Actually, Crowe is a pretty nifty athlete (and musician) and comes from a family of accomplished “down under” athletes.

“I come from a family of great sportsmen and sportswomen” says Crowe, Academy Award winning best actor star of the film “Gladiator”. He grew up playing sports in Australia and New Zealand and knows what a great vacation those countries can offer.

“If you’ve ever wanted to combine your favourite pastime, with exploring the beauty and spectacular sights of my end of the world in Australia or New Zealand, my cousin Jeff, former Captain of NZ Cricket, is the man to talk to.”

Jeff Crowe, in addition to currently serving as a Cricket Umpire, is also one of Wide World of Golf’s local contacts in New Zealand and Australia. (Russell’s cousins Jeff Crowe and Martin Crowe are the two Kiwi “Cricketing Crowes” and legends in the game.)

Wide World of Golf offers a series Tailor Made options to New Zealand and Australia. “You can join existing tours or have one tailored to your needs”, said Russell.

And who would argue with The Gladiator?