Let’s face it, golf is an intimidating game. It’s challenging. If your swing is off by a millimeter, it could be the difference between a perfect shot and a shot that lands in the middle of the drink. That challenge is also what makes golf so rewarding. Golfers can experience the worst rounds in their life, but make one sweet swing or one long putt that brings them back for more. When you finally hit that perfect ball exactly the way you envisioned it, the result is priceless.
So we know that Myrtle Beach offers world-class golf courses, but what if your game needs a bit of tuning while you’re in town? Well, you’re in luck because there are a number of places where you can get good golf lessons to ensure your swing looks as sweet as the Grand Strand golf courses.
• Steve Dresser Golf Academy – With a mini golf school and endless private lesson options, this academy in Pawleys Island, SC offers everything a golfer needs. The Academy features a main tee area, extra tee area, short game area, bunker, water hazard, target greens and an indoor area with four bays. You can receive video analysis of your swing. SDGA offers everything from one-day golf schools to five-day golf schools. You can book a package complete with a condo and rounds of golf at partner courses True Blue and Caledonia. Once you get your game in order, you’ll definitely want to test your lessons at these two Southern gems. If you require private lessons, the Academy offers one-hour sessions, a three-lesson series and a six-lesson series. Just tell them what part of your game needs work, and they’ll take care of you.
• The Classic Swing Golf School – Classic Swing features three-day golf schools to get your game back on track. Offering packages for vacationers and commuters, Classic Swing is located at Legends Golf Resort. The facility offers a thirty-acre driving range, which is lighted until 11:00 p.m. daily. In addition to the golf school, Classic Swing offers private lessons and playing lessons. With so many aspects to the game of golf, many golfers can benefit from a playing lesson where you get complete in-game feedback, tips and recommendations.
• Simply Great Golf Academy (The Glens Golf Group) – If you’re looking for a facility that’s more focused on daily lessons, The Glens Golf Group could be the answer for you. Led by Mike Passmore, the Simply Great Golf Approach does its best to keep the game simple and get you back on track to playing great golf. If your game needs some simple tweaking, this Academy may be your best bet. You can schedule single sessions from 30 minutes to 60 minutes, or you can purchase packages with multiple sessions. Located at Possum Trot in Myrtle Beach, you can also book on-course lessons on a course that suits learning opportunities.
Whether it’s a full swing rebuild or a minor tweak to your short game, Myrtle Beach offers a number of facilities and teaching professionals to get your game in order. The best part about taking golf lessons in Myrtle Beach is you are surrounded by amazing courses to put your practice to the test. After you perfect your swing and shoot some of your best rounds ever, you’ll be ready to head back home and dominate your local golf league.
(posted 11/3/14)
(photo courtesy: Classic Swing Golf School)