Introduce your little ones to golf with Little Swingers at Palmetto Dunes, where music, movement, and fun shape young players’ first swings. Perfect for families on Hilton Head Island!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Children should be able to walk and move comfortably; no prior fitness needed.
Wildlife
History
Palmetto Dunes has been a key part of Hilton Head Island since the 1960s, evolving into a renowned resort community with a rich outdoor recreation legacy.
Conservation
Palmetto Dunes emphasizes eco-friendly practices, including wildlife preservation and sustainable land management, ensuring the natural beauty remains for future generations.
Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy
Introduce your little ones to golf with Little Swingers at Palmetto Dunes, where music, movement, and fun shape young players’ first swings. Perfect for families on Hilton Head Island!
Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy is a golf instruction facility located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The academy offers private lessons with a team of named coaches, daily skill-building clinics at Arthur Hills Golf Course, focused short-game sessions, and a youth program called Little Swingers. Instruction formats include one-on-one private lessons and small-group clinics that emphasize putting, chipping, sand play, and full-swing fundamentals.
Coaching staff available through the academy include Edward Sires, Dustin Hayes (an Ohio All State Champion), Doug Weaver, Ed Brill (a former PGA Tour professional), Sean Ritter, George Spinella (a PGA professional), and Tim Ashley. Many coaches provide personalized, level-appropriate instruction designed to make skill development fun and efficient for juniors and adults.
The Short Game Clinic is a 50-minute session that highlights sand shots and operates with a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio to maximize personalized feedback. Daily Clinics meet at Arthur Hills Golf Course and focus on core techniques for golfers ages 12 and up with a low student-instructor ratio. Little Swingers introduces children ages 3 to 7 to golf fundamentals through music, movement, and parent participation in a small-group setting.
Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy emphasizes individualized attention, on-course practice, and skill-specific clinics. Lessons and clinics are suitable for beginners through competitive players seeking targeted improvement. The academy operates within the Palmetto Dunes resort environment on Hilton Head Island and provides structured programs led by experienced instructors. Named instructors include Edward Sires, Dustin Hayes, Doug Weaver, Ed Brill, Sean Ritter, George Spinella, and Tim Ashley available for private lessons.
Location
Hilton Head Island, SC
Located on Hilton Head Island, SC.
Instructors
7 Instructors
Private lessons with named coaches.
Daily Clinics
Daily
Daily clinic at Arthur Hills Golf Course.
Low Ratios
5:1
Short Game Clinic student-to-teacher ratio.
Select private lessons, daily clinics, short-game sessions, or Little Swingers to advance skills on Hilton Head Island.
Arrive early for practice time
Get to the course a bit before the session starts to allow children to familiarize themselves with the environment.
Bring water and snacks
Ensure kids stay hydrated and energized during the fun-filled lessons.
Dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
Wear sporty clothes that are easy to move in and suitable for warm weather.
Encourage parent participation
Join in the activities to support and motivate your children as they learn the game.
Golf shoes or sneakers
Comfortable footwear helps kids maintain balance and mobility during practice.
summer
Hat or cap
Protects young players from sun exposure while they’re outside.
summer
Sunscreen
Helps prevent sunburn during outdoor activities.
summer
Light water bottle
Keeps kids hydrated throughout their lesson.
summer