Free demos every Monday
“Where Does the Power Come From?”
Join us every Monday for a free golf clinic & demonstration at the Jones Course from Doug Weaver and his staff. The class is hands-on, interactive and appropriate for all skill levels. And there’s a prize every week for a lucky attendee. You might even win a free lesson from a PGA Tour veteran!
Nothing beats a private lesson
If you’re serious about improving your game, a private lesson with one of our pros is the best way to lower those strokes. One-on-one lessons are 50 minutes, and are the fastest way to focus on your individual needs.
Cost |
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Director of Instruction |
$140 (Doug Weaver) |
Head Professional |
$120 (PGA Class A Professional) |
Assistant Professional |
$110 (PGA Class A Professional) |
Assistant Professional |
$90 (PGA Apprentice) |
Extra Person |
add $20 |
Learn something new every day
The Academy presents a daily golf clinic at the Robert Trent Jones Course, featuring special instruction on the stroke of the day. With a student-instructor ratio of 6:1, you can be sure to get the individual attention you need from one of Hilton Head’s leading golf pros. The Daily Clinic is for golfers 12 and older.
Sorry, clinics and instructional programs are currently unavailable until further notice. Private lessons for individuals and small groups are available.
Daily Clinic Schedule Overview
Robert Trent Jones Course (Reservation Required)
$30 per person for each clinic
Putting
MONDAYS\L 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMChipping
MONDAYS 12:00 PM - 12:50 PMFull Swing
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS\L 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMBeginners
TUESDAYS\L 11:00 PM - 11:50 AMFull Power & Distance Class
WEDNESDAYS\L 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMPitching
THURSDAYS\L 9:00 AM - 9:50 AMSupervised Practice
SATURDAYS - Hills 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMSupervised Practice
SUNDAYS – Jones\L 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM*Daily Clinics location is subject to changes. Please confirm when making reservations.
Schools and programs
The Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy offers a wide range of focussed instructional programs and specialized schools for helping you improve your swing and perfect your putt.
Multiple one-day school options for players of all skill levels.
Back to Basics Golf School
When: Seasonal - check the schedule for times
Where: Robert Trent Jones Course
Cost: $99 per person
Description: This school is a definite asset for golfers of all levels, from beginners through advanced student. Each student receives individual attention thanks to a student-instructor ratio of 6:1. Instructors covers putting, chipping, pitching and full swing. Reservations Required.
Short Game School I
When: Seasonal- check the schedule for times
Where: Robert Trent Jones Course
Cost: $99 per person
Description: Open to beginners and advanced players. Some 65% of every golfer's game takes place within 60 yards of the pin. Learn how the professionals achieve low scores through creativity, strategy and playing the percentage shots around the greens. This is a "fun" school that will enhance your golf-scoring ability by 10%! Student-Instructor ratio of 6:1. Reservations Required.
Short Game School II
When: Seasonal- check the schedule for times
Where: Arthur Hills Course
Cost: $99 per person
Eligibility: Must have completed Back to Basics, Short Game School - I, Ladies Only I or II, or a private lesson.
Description: This lesson, taught on the golf course, gives students an opportunity to learn to play from 100 yards out in the same way the professionals do. Students will learn how to save strokes by playing off the cart path, pine straw, mulch and side-hill lies. They will also learn how to conquer fairway bunkers and make over-the-water shots. Expert instruction prepares each golfer to overcome the most challenging obstacles and enjoy golf more. Reservations Required.
Two day schools
This school is great for new golfers who want to be introduced to the game, or advanced players who may need a refresher course.
Length: 2 Days, 3 hours of instruction per day
Where: Palmetto Dunes Courses
Cost: $595 per student
Includes:
3 hours of instruction per day
9 holes of Golf Daily - upgrade available
PGA Certified Instructors
Video analysis emailed to you
Golf School manual
Unlimited practice range use
25% discount on all rentals at Hilton Head Outfitters
Description: The small group 4:1 student:teacher ratio promotes important quality attention. Skill levels can be mixed and the instructor is able to meet the unique needs of each individual. The school is ideal for those who want to plan other resort activities while here. Scheduling is flexible, allowing for personal demands or side trips. The school covers all areas of the golf game and has time for your special needs and requests. The questionnaire you fill out before you arrive allows time to be used most efficiently. Reservations Required.
Three day schools for all skill levels
The Three-Day Schools are very popular because of the extra time built into the program to process what students learn during the instructional periods.
Length: Three days, four hours of instruction per day
Where: Palmetto Dunes Courses
Cost: $1,295 per student
Reservations Required.
Includes:
4 hours of instruction daily
2:1 Student-Teacher ratio, improved from 4!
18 holes of golf daily
On-course instruction
PGA-Class A Instructors/ Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year
Video analysis emailed to you
Golf school manual
Unlimited practice range use
The Three-Day School is very popular because of the extra time built into the program to process what students learn during the instructional periods. The itinerary is designed around a questionnaire completed by the student before the first class begins. A testing process on the first day of instruction helps to supplement information obtained from the questionnaire. Improvement begins immediately - students begin to see instant results from the coaching of gracious and patient PGA professionals. On the course, instructors share strategies for successful course management that correspond to each golfer's game. They also employ encouragement and repetitive practice principles to help build confidence.
The Tour Treatment
Length: Three days, six hours of instruction per day
Where: Palmetto Dunes Courses
Cost: $2,200 per school
Reservations Required.
Doug Weaver, PGA Teacher of the Year for North and South Carolina, Director of instruction at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, developed The Tour Treatment School curriculum and serves as the instructor. Weaver is well versed in the "Red Carpet" treatment afforded touring professional golfers, having played in PGA Tour events from 1989 to 2002. Golf requires refining the total person. The mind, body, and spirit will be nourished and activated to promote excellent golf in 2020.
The Tour Treatment School encompasses:
A three-day course of instruction, total of 12 hours
Additional two hours of attention focused daily on the golfer's mind and body
Students are asked to complete a questionnaire
Mental Golf Workshop personality profile before beginning classes. Tour players use this profile.
Massage before and stretching 30 minutes {3 days} Lava Fitness Center
The Family Golf Class is a custom program of golf instruction designed to fit a family's needs and skill level. The schedule is flexible, allowing time for other vacation activities.
Three Day Family Golf Class
Length: Three days, two hours of private lessons daily
Where: Palmetto Dunes Courses
Cost: $1300 per school
Reservations Required
Includes:
Comprehensive instruction on every facet of the golf game
Video analysis sent via e-mail
On-course instruction
Course management training
Rules and etiquette coverage, plus use of the school lending library's VHS and CDs
Take-home instructional materials
Free range privileges daily, plus 9 holes of golf each day on a space-available basis
Limited to immediate family members of up to five participants
25% discount on all rentals at Hilton Head Outfitters
One Day Family Golf Class
Includes:
Fun together learning golf a game for a lifetime
Vacations are for experiencing new things
2 hours of instruction
All skill levels can benefit
All equipment provided
Memories made and recorded using cameras
$200 for up to 5 people
1 hour learning skills
1 hour on the course
Junior programs
Rip your drive and sharpen your putting with the acclaimed Junior Programs. Perfect for beginners or experienced players.
Clubs provided if needed.
Advanced Junior Classes
Play with the Pro and get instruction as you go! Start with a supervised warm up, followed by a round with the Professional. Take home notes and a lower score.
Ages: 8-18 (not for beginner skill level)
Student - Teacher ratio: 4:1 2 student minimum
Days/Times: Call Doug Weaver for appointment, 866-455-6890. Class held at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course.
Cost: $99
Junior Clinics - "Fun, Friends and Fresh Air"
Enjoy instruction and games focusing on mastering the fundamentals of all golf shots, etiquette and rules. Three shots covered daily. Learn something new everyday and build your personal golf instruction manual. Attend 4 times and receive a Junior Golf School Manual. $30.00 per clinic. 6:1 Student-Teacher ratio, no minimum. Reservations required. For ages 8 - 18 years old.
Days/Times: Seasonal- check the schedule for times
Little Swingers (offered seasonally)
Learn fundamentals of golf while singing songs causing amazing retention and success. 4:1 ratio, parent support required.
When: Call for Availability
Ages: 3 - 7
Location: Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
Cost: $30, clubs provided
Juniors, ages 10 and under, when accompanied by an adult paying a regular rate can play for no charge - after 4pm only at Jones, Hills and Fazio.
*No other discounts, promotions or specials may be used with the junior discount. One full paying adult and one junior or two juniors will be treated as one adult and one junior.
Junior Tees/ Instruction
Permanent Junior Tees are a feature of the newly redesigned Robert Trent Jones course. Private instruction is available from our PGA Professionals. The highly-rated George Fazio course also caters to juniors with markings of 150 yards or less on the course and year round instruction from Head Professional Samm Wolfe and his team of PGA Professionals.
Parents Night Out
Includes:
Up to 5 Kids
Kids together learning golf, a game for a lifetime
Parents enjoy private time
2 hours of instruction
All skill levels can benefit
All equipment provided
Memories made and recorded using cameras
$200 for up to 5 people
1 hour learning skills
1 hour on the course
We can tailor a class for more kids
Ladies programs
Ladies only class focusing on the basic shots and mechanics of golf.
When: Seasonal- check the schedule for times
Where: Arthur Hills Course
Cost: $99 per person
Reservations are required.
This fun, low-stress learning program starts with a supervised warm up. The instructor works with each golfer, providing training on all the basic shots and offering the support each student needs to learn the mechanics. The group then moves to 30 minutes of supervised play on the course where each player learns game management strategies to fit her game. Instructors are patient, gracious and capable of teaching each student how to enjoy the game of golf.
Beginner golf
Introductory course covering mechanics, rules and the etiquette of the game.
When: Seasonal- check the schedule for times
Where: Robert Trent Jones Course
Cost: $30 per person
Reservations are required.
Meet our Pros
Whether you need a hands-on guide to a better swing, or you just want to watch a true professional attack the course, you can find some of the Hilton Head’s top golf pros here.
Doug Weaver
Golf Digest South Carolina Top-Ten Instructor. Doug Weaver is a former PGA Tour Pro, US Open record holder and recent Lowcountry Golf Hall of Fame member.
His weekly TV show and monthly golf tips have made him somewhat of a celebrity on Hilton Head Island. Doug has many years of teaching experience and has played and practiced with Vijay Singh, Retief Goosen, Tom Watson, Payne Stewart, Fred Funk and many others. Additionally, Doug was named the 2012 Teacher of the Year by the Hilton Head Island PGA Chapter and named 2011, 2012 and 2013 Honorable Mention as a US Kids Top 50 Instructor. Let Doug teach you what he's learned in a patient and professional environment.
Book NowClark Sinclair
Clark Sinclair has been a member of the Palmetto Dunes staff since 1983 and has been teaching since 1986. He is a graduate of Presbyterian College.
Clark especially enjoys using video analysis as a teaching aid for golf students. At six-foot, eight-inches, he has the distinction of being one of the tallest PGA members.
Book NowSamm Wolfe
Samm Wolfe has been a member of the Palmetto Dunes staff since 1986 and a teaching professional since 1988. Entertaining and affable, Samm believes he can fix any broken golf swing - while you're having fun.
He has taught students from all over the U.S. as well as Switzerland, France, Germany, Canada and England.
Edward Sires
A Charleston, S.C., native, Edward Sires caddied for Ryder Cup Captain Tom Lehman in 1982 and 1983. He earned a Class A certificate from the PGA in 1997 and has taught the James Island High School Golf Team from 2002 to present.
He honed his golf skills while working with Tommy Cuthbert, director of instruction at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, and earned a certificate in club fitting from Golfsmith International in 2005. He has taught thousands of players from beginners to advanced students for over 20 plus years and believes in not only teaching the basics in the golf swing and set up but also teaching the mental aspect of the game. Edward is also an accomplished player. He was on the Golden Bear Tour in 1998 and won 2 tournaments in 2010 on Hilton Head Island. Edward welcomes golfers of all skill levels.
Ed Brill
Originally from Kalamazoo, MI, Ed Brill received his golf training from Ferris State University. Ed is Titleist TP 1 Level 1 certified and specializes in Aimpoint Technology and V1 Video Technology.
Ed is also a proficient scratch player. He has taught at numerous golf schools around the country and has given thousands of private lessons. Ed welcomes golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to tour players.
George Spinella
George Spinella graduated from Siena College in 2003 and the San Diego Golf Academy in 2005. He is the 1st Assistant at the George Fazio Course and has been teaching with Palmetto Dunes since 2006.
George enjoys teaching players of all ages and skill levels.
Michael Decker
Michael is passionate about helping golfers improve their knowledge of the game and enjoys working with golfers of all ages and skill levels. He believes he can fix any swing and help any golfer reach their fullest potential.
Michael went from a 15 handicap to a scratch golfer in under one year while working with Young Lim at Oak Hills Golf Course and uses the same new and innovative swing techniques at Palmetto Dunes along with video analysis to help golfers lower their scores.
Exclusive golf instruction package
The Golf Academy Package. Enjoy two full days of golf instruction and play led by PGA-certified instructors, four days and three nights at a resort villa, with free club fitting, video analysis, special discounts on resort activities and more!
The school year calendar
There’s a class or demo for virtually any level player to help improve your game.