GOLF EXPERIENCE IN US SOUTHEAST
Program Examples (purely for inspiration!)
Example 1
Itinerary (2 destinations)
- St Simons Island, GA (2 weeks)
- Orlando, FL (2 weeks)
With only 1 location change, this itinerary offers more time to get to know surroundings while improving skills. It combines two 3-day programs from different schools, with a week off in between. Additional course play can be as heavy or light as you wish.
Schedule (4 Weeks)
Week 1 - Building Foundation
Sunday
- Arrive at Jacksonville, FL airport
- Drive 1.5 hrs to St Simons Island, GA
- Check into resort
Monday
- Fitness evaluation
- Full swing evaluation
- Putting instruction
Tuesday
- Golf fitness
- Short game instruction
- Playing lesson
Wednesday
- Golf fitness
- Full swing instruction
- Club fitting
- Move to vacation rental
Thursday - free
Friday
- Course play
Saturday / Sunday - free
Week 2 - Absorbing Learning
- Course play (~3 days)
- Get to know St Simons Island
Week 3 - Honing Technique
Sunday
- Drive 3.5 hrs to Orlando, FL
- Check into vacation rental
Monday
- Swing evaluation
- Personalized instruction
- Playing lesson
Tuesday
- Fitness evaluation
- Putting assessment
- Personalized instruction
Wednesday
- Pitching instruction
- Short game instruction
- Playing lesson
Thursday - free
Friday
- Course play
Saturday / Sunday - free
Week 4 - Bringing Together
- Course play (~3 days)
- Get to know Orlando
- Drive 3.5 hrs to Jacksonville airport
Sabbaticals.com Thoughts
- If you're looking for a more relaxed golf sabbatical with plenty of downtime in between lessons, this is an ideal itinerary
- And with only 2 golf schools involved, costs will be lower
- Both St Simons Island, GA and Orlando, FL are magical places, the extra time will be worth it
Example 2
Itinerary (3 destinations)
- Pinehurst, NC
- St Simons Island, GA
- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
With 2 location changes and 3 golf schools, this itinerary is more intense. Though it still offers downtime in between play, it is more geared to improving golf skills. Having said that, greater diversity can be a bonus.
Schedule (4 - 6 Weeks)
Week 1 - Building Foundation
Sunday
- Arrive at Raleigh-Durham airport
- Drive 1.5 hrs to Pinehurst
- Check into resort
Monday
- Full swing evaluation
- Chipping instruction
- Pitching instruction
- Personalized instruction
Tuesday
- Full swing instruction
- Bunker play
- Playing lesson
Wednesday
- Full swing instruction
- Personalized instruction
- Playing lesson
Thursday
- Full swing instruction
- Chipping / putting review
- Pitching / bunker review
- Course play
Friday
- Drive 5.5 hrs to St Simons Island
- (or 4.5. hrs to Kiawah Island Golf Resort for weekend)
Saturday / Sunday - free
Week 2 - Honing Technique
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
- Check into resort
Monday - Wednesday
- See Option 1 Week 1
Wednesday - Sunday
- Move to vacation rental
- Course play (~3 days)
Week 3 - Absorbing Learning
- Course play (~3 days)
- Get to know St Simons Island
Week 4 - Honing Technique
Sunday
- Drive 3.5 hrs to Orlando, FL
- Check into vacation rental
Monday
- See Option 1 Week 3
Thursday - Saturday
- Course play
- Get to know Orlando
- Drive 3.5 hrs to Jacksonville airport
Sabbaticals.com Thoughts
- Definitely a higher intensity of golf learning with this itinerary!
- Most importantly, it starts with the legendary Pinehurst experience, which is a bucket list item for many golfers
- Please note the long drive to the next destination (5.5 hrs), though one can always fly
- It may also be worth considering to extend to 6 weeks, which slows things down, enabling more downtime and travel side trips
Example 3
Itinerary (4 destinations)
- Pinehurst, NC
- St Simons Island, GA
- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
- Orlando, FL
Our most ambitious itinerary, this option offers a diversity of learning at top schools and play on the US Southeast's most famous courses. It will be an unforgettable experience.
Schedule (4 - 8 Weeks)
Week 1 - Building Foundation
Sunday
- Arrive at Raleigh-Durham airport
- Drive 1.5 hrs to Pinehurst
- Check into resort
Monday - Thursday
- See Option 2 Week 1
Friday
- Drive 5.5 hrs to St Simons Island
- (or 4.5. hrs to Kiawah Island Golf Resort for weekend)
Saturday / Sunday - free
Week 2 - Honing Technique
Friday / Saturday / Sunday
- Check into resort
Monday - Wednesday
- See Option 1 Week 1
Wednesday - Sunday
- Move to vacation rental
- Course play (~3 days)
Week 3 - Honing Technique
Sunday
- Drive 2 hrs to Ponte Vedra
- Check into vacation rental
Monday - Wednesday
- Player assessment
- Personalized instruction
Thursday - Saturday - free
Week 4 - Honing Technique
Sunday
- Drive 3 hrs to Orlando, FL
- Check into vacation rental
Monday - Wednesday
- See Option 1 Week 3
Thursday - Saturday
- Course play
- Drive 3.5 hrs to Jacksonville airport
Sabbaticals.com Thoughts
- It's possible to pursue this itinerary in only 4 weeks, but only for the most diehard of golf sabbatical takers
- If you have the time, extending to 6 or 8 weeks will provide more downtime and travel enjoyment
- Of course, with 4 schools involved, this itinerary will also have the highest costs
- Having said that, it checks every box for outstanding golf schools and iconic courses, including Pinehurst No. 2 and TPC Sawgrass
- Lastly, you would get to experience the unique culture and beauty of the best the US Southeast has to offer!
