Programs & Instruction

Custom programs are available at our resort golf school and can be designed to meet your personal needs. Please contact the Golf Learning Center at 912-638-5119 for more details.

Golf Learning Center Clinics (Adults)

A different aspect of the game is offered each clinic. Clinics are held on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with a maximum of five students.  Reservations are required; $50 per student.

 

Golf Learning Center Clinics (Juniors)

Join our instructors for an hour-and-a-half clinic that focuses on full swing or short game. Tuesday and Saturday from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. with a maximum of five students per clinic.  Reservations are required; $40 per student.

 

Evaluation

Your arrival at the Golf Learning Center begins with a half-day assessment of your golf abilities in all areas of the game -- including the full swing, short game, putting, fitness, psychology, and club fitting. An instructor studies you at a series of stations -- driving, iron play, chipping and pitching, bunker shots, and putting -- to create a handicap of each individual skill. By analyzing this data, along with determining your personal goals, the instructional team develops a focused lesson plan unique to you. One student might go from the evaluation straight to two days working on the short game, while another might spend half the time driving and half the time working on bunker shots. Since we never start with a predetermined lesson plan, you are assured a program specifically designed for your needs.

Contact the Golf Learning Center, 912-638-5119, to book an appointment for your evaluation. 

Fitness

Your swing is as unique as your body. Size, weight, age, and injuries help determine your flexibility and power -- two key components in consistently executing your ideal swing. Fitness expert Randy Myers specializes in evaluating golfers' body types. By analyzing your physique, he can create an individualized fitness program to improve your physical ability to play the game.

Most players seek a fitness program in order to grow stronger for increased distance off the tee. But what's the use of adding power if you hurt yourself and can't play at all? Randy emphasizes the role of proper stretching in injury prevention. He also helps you understand that your body changes as you age, requiring you to stretch and exercise differently. With his personalized program, you have the tools to keep your body performing at its best, so you can play your best.

Golfers of all ages and ability level have benefited from Randy's more than 15 years of golf fitness expertise.  By appointment. 

Mental Approach

Sometimes a player's biggest obstacle to playing consistently at the highest level isn't his swing at all. Our sports psychologist, Dr. Morris Pickens, uses on-course observation to gauge how your behaviors help and hurt your play throughout a round. His personal sessions provide you the tools to think effectively, practice purposefully, and play your best no matter the pressure. Regardless of your current ability, you can raise your on-course performance by learning the right mental approach with the aid of Dr. Pickens. By appointment. 

Club Fitting

Our Club Fitters professionally fit you to play your best, whether adjusting your current clubs or analyzing you for a new set of clubs. The technology in golf equipment is changing every day. As this technology continues to progress, it is becoming imperative that golfers be fit for the golf clubs in which they are investing their money.

A qualified Club Fitter can evaluate your current equipment and make recommendations for adjustments or recommend equipment that you would be best suited to purchase. Our certified Club Fitters are equipped with the state-of-the-art fitting equipment and launch monitors. A large selection of the latest clubs from the major manufacturers is available for you to try during your visit. By appointment. 

The Sea Island Golf Learning Center is the only school in the nation with three of Golf Digest’s " America’s 50 Greatest Teachers" — Todd Anderson, Jack Lumpkin (also inducted into Georgia Golf Hall of Fame) and Gale Peterson (LPGA, PGA member). Renowned fitness trainer Randy Myers and distinguished sports psychologist Dr. Morris Pickens round out our multidisciplinary team.

Instructors


Todd Anderson

Todd Anderson
Todd Anderson is the Director of Instruction for the Sea Island Golf Learning Center. A PGA professional since 1987, Todd is a contributing teacher for Golf Magazine. In addition to being ranked as one of “ America’s 50 Greatest Teachers” by Golf Digest, he is one of Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Teachers.” Professionals of the four major U.S. Golf Tours rely on Todd to improve their games.

 

Jack Lumpkin

Jack Lumpkin
Jack Lumpkin is the Senior Director of Golf at Sea Island and is no stranger to Golf Digest's Top 50 list. Lumpkin has been recognized as one of America's top golf instructors since 2000 and was named the number one teacher in Georgia by Golf Digest in 2000 as well as PGA Teacher of the Year in 1995. Lumpkin was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in January 2008 and works with professionals Davis Love III, Vaughn Taylor, Loren Roberts and numerous other players vying to compete on the PGA tour. 

 

Gale Peterson

Gale Peterson
Gale Peterson has taught at Sea Island for more than 30 years and is one of only a handful of female instructors returning to Golf Digest's Top 50 list. Peterson's experience has earned her numerous accolades, including National Teacher of the Year, Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers and LPGA's Top 50 Teachers. Peterson has also appeared as a guest instructor on national television broadcasts such as The Golf Channel, ESPN and The Today Show. Peterson continues to instruct players of all talents and ages.

 

Mike Shannon

Mike Shannon
Mike Shannon is the creator of the Laser Optics Putting Improvement System that is being used by over 100 players on the Tour. He was named as a Top Teacher in both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine from 2000 to 2003.

 

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