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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!
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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Operated by Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy · Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Children should be able to walk and move comfortably; no prior fitness needed.
No, Little Swingers is designed for beginners and focuses on introducing golf basics in a fun, relaxed environment.
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes like sneakers or golf shoes are recommended.
Absolutely! Parent involvement is encouraged to enhance the experience and support your child's learning.
Summer mornings are ideal, as the weather is warm and practice can be enjoyed in pleasant conditions.
Yes, the program is tailored for beginners and those new to golf, providing a welcoming environment for all children.
You can register online through the Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy website or contact them directly for details.
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.
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 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.
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