Master your golf game on Hilton Head Island with personalized coaching from PGA professional Sean Ritter at Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy. Tailored lessons adapt to every skill level, perfect for serious players ready to lower their strokes.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
50 minutes per lesson
Fitness Level
Suitable for all physical shapes; basic walking and standing required
Wildlife
History
Hilton Head Island became a hub for golf development in the 1960s, helping establish South Carolina as a prime golfing destination.
Conservation
The Academy and local courses practice sustainable maintenance to protect sensitive marshlands and native flora surrounding their greens.
Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy
Master your golf game on Hilton Head Island with personalized coaching from PGA professional Sean Ritter at Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy. Tailored lessons adapt to every skill level, perfect for serious players ready to lower their strokes.
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.
Book Ahead
Private lessons with Sean Ritter fill quickly—reserve your spot early to ensure availability.
Bring Your Own Clubs
While rentals may be available, bringing your own clubs helps Sean tailor advice to your equipment.
Dress for the Weather
Hilton Head’s coastal climate can be humid; lightweight, breathable golf attire is best.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your lesson to warm up and review prior notes with your instructor.
Golf Clubs
Having your own clubs lets your instructor customize advice based on your gear.
Golf Glove
Improves grip and control, especially useful during humid, sweaty conditions.
summer
Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is key during warm sessions on Hilton Head’s courses.
summer
Golf Shoes
Provides stability and comfort on uneven turf during lessons.