Golf Lessons, School & Academy on Hilton Head Island
Brush up your skills or learn some new ones
The Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy in Hilton Head, South Carolina is one of the most respected golf schools in the world. Featuring lessons, clinics and one-on-one golf instruction from former PGA Tour professionals and professional instructors, the Academy offers a variety of programs for golfers of all ages and all skill levels. Doug Weaver, our Director of Instruction, has assembled a staff that not only makes instruction easy, but also incredibly fun. Palmetto Dunes Resort offers three unique Hilton Head, South Carolina championship courses to choose from; Robert Trent Jones Course, George Fazio Course, and Arthur Hills Course.
Doug Weaver
Ranked among Best 2019 PGA Teachers in S.C. by Golf Digest
2019 “Player of the Year” for the CPGA’s Lowcountry Area
Can't make it to Palmetto Dunes in-person? Watch Golf Tips from the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy instructors on our YouTube channel.
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 |
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.
Clark 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.
Samm 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 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.