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Par for the Course: Golfing on Jekyll Island

Program No. 11981RJ
With Georgia’s largest public golf resort, experienced golf professionals and three renowned 18-hole golf courses, Jekyll Island is the place to take your golf game to new heights.
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Length
6 days
Rating (4.83)
Activity Level
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6 days
5 nights
12 meals
5B 3L 4D
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Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
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Golf Instruction, Play 18 Holes, Jekyll Island Presentation
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Golf Instruction, Play 18 Holes, Sea Turtles
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Golf Instruction, Free Time
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Golf Instruction, Play 18 Holes of Golf, Entertainment
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Behind the Scenes at the Club, Program Concludes
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At a Glance

Jekyll Island has bragging rights as Georgia's largest public golf resort. With three 18 hole golf courses — Pine Lakes, Indian Mound and Oleander — Jekyll Island has something for golfers of all ability levels to enjoy. In addition to its spectacular 18 hole courses, Jekyll Island also boasts Great Dunes, the historic nine hole course. Lower your handicap and make your game more enjoyable by letting Jekyll Island's best golf professionals show you ways of improving your putting, chipping, pitching and bunker play.
Activity Level
Outdoor: No Sweat
Golfers of all ability levels welcomed. Standing and swinging clubs during morning instruction, and playing 18 holes during three afternoons. Carts provided for afternoon play. At the hotel, there are steps leading from the Bellstand to the veranda at the entrance (there is a handicap lift available). There are also 4 steps leading to the front desk. There is a gift shop at the hotel that has steps as well, which include 3 steps up and 3 steps down.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Work with Jekyll Island's best golf professionals to improve your putting, chipping, full swing and more each morning.
  • Play golf on three afternoons on one of three 18-hole courses on your own — Pines Lakes, Indian Mound and Oleander — and 9-hole course Great Dunes.
  • Learn from local experts about the history and ecology of the island off the course.

General Notes

Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.
Featured Expert
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Scott Turner
Scott Turner graduated from the Citadel, where he played collegiate golf, in 1998. He became a PGA professional in 2001, winning the 2009 East Chapter Georgia Section Golf Professional of the Year. He taught for the Phil Ritson Mel Sole Golf Academy, and worked as a professional, director, and manager at various clubs throughout the southeast.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Linda Arthur View biography
Retired from a career in education, Linda Arthur served as a professor, assistant superintendent and interim superintendent, and received numerous community service awards. She enjoys sharing the history of Jekyll Island, playing bridge, mahjongg and golfing.
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Georgia Graves View biography
Georgia Graves has developed and coordinates teacher training workshops on Georgia's sea turtles, shorebirds, marine mammals and coastal ecology for the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve, one of 26 such reserves in North America. Georgia leads nature and history programs and works with Georgia's sea turtle conservation project.
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Scott Turner View biography
Scott Turner graduated from the Citadel, where he played collegiate golf, in 1998. He became a PGA professional in 2001, winning the 2009 East Chapter Georgia Section Golf Professional of the Year. He taught for the Phil Ritson Mel Sole Golf Academy, and worked as a professional, director, and manager at various clubs throughout the southeast.
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Doug Ballenger View biography
Doug Ballenger has been a member of the PGA since 1982. He has been a head professional at clubs in Charlotte, NC and Murrells Inlet, SC. He has taught private and group lessons to all skill levels, from beginner to college-level players. He was a Master Club Fitter for Golfsmith from 2012 to 2016.
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MEALS
12 Meals
5 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
4 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
LODGING
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
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Nov 10, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024
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  • Feb 23, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
  • Mar 02, 2025 - Mar 07, 2025
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  • Nov 16, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Visit Site
5 nights
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only 4-star resort and National Historic Landmark. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. The club was returned to its original elegance, highlighted by leaded art glass windows, ornate woodwork, and Rumford fireplaces. From its lofty tower to encircling verandas, Victorian charm still permeates the public areas and rooms once occupied by America’s wealthiest families. The Club's guest rooms and suites have been custom-decorated in a style befitting the elegance presumed by the original socialite owners. This historic hotel serves not only as lodging for the program’s participants; it is itself part of the course of study.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Visit Site
5 nights
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only 4-star resort and National Historic Landmark. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. The club was returned to its original elegance, highlighted by leaded art glass windows, ornate woodwork, and Rumford fireplaces. From its lofty tower to encircling verandas, Victorian charm still permeates the public areas and rooms once occupied by America’s wealthiest families. The Club's guest rooms and suites have been custom-decorated in a style befitting the elegance presumed by the original socialite owners. This historic hotel serves not only as lodging for the program’s participants; it is itself part of the course of study.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Visit Site
5 nights
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only 4-star resort and National Historic Landmark. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. The club was returned to its original elegance, highlighted by leaded art glass windows, ornate woodwork, and Rumford fireplaces. From its lofty tower to encircling verandas, Victorian charm still permeates the public areas and rooms once occupied by America’s wealthiest families. The Club's guest rooms and suites have been custom-decorated in a style befitting the elegance presumed by the original socialite owners. This historic hotel serves not only as lodging for the program’s participants; it is itself part of the course of study.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Visit Site
5 nights
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only 4-star resort and National Historic Landmark. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. The club was returned to its original elegance, highlighted by leaded art glass windows, ornate woodwork, and Rumford fireplaces. From its lofty tower to encircling verandas, Victorian charm still permeates the public areas and rooms once occupied by America’s wealthiest families. The Club's guest rooms and suites have been custom-decorated in a style befitting the elegance presumed by the original socialite owners. This historic hotel serves not only as lodging for the program’s participants; it is itself part of the course of study.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Visit Site
5 nights
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only 4-star resort and National Historic Landmark. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. The club was returned to its original elegance, highlighted by leaded art glass windows, ornate woodwork, and Rumford fireplaces. From its lofty tower to encircling verandas, Victorian charm still permeates the public areas and rooms once occupied by America’s wealthiest families. The Club's guest rooms and suites have been custom-decorated in a style befitting the elegance presumed by the original socialite owners. This historic hotel serves not only as lodging for the program’s participants; it is itself part of the course of study.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Visit Site
5 nights
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only 4-star resort and National Historic Landmark. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. The club was returned to its original elegance, highlighted by leaded art glass windows, ornate woodwork, and Rumford fireplaces. From its lofty tower to encircling verandas, Victorian charm still permeates the public areas and rooms once occupied by America’s wealthiest families. The Club's guest rooms and suites have been custom-decorated in a style befitting the elegance presumed by the original socialite owners. This historic hotel serves not only as lodging for the program’s participants; it is itself part of the course of study.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Visit Site
5 nights
Location: Jekyll Island
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is Jekyll Island's only 4-star resort and National Historic Landmark. Nestled amid live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, this Victorian landmark enjoys a setting of unspoiled natural beauty on Jekyll Island. The island is protected from extensive development by the state of Georgia and has miles of beaches and forest waiting to be explored. Here, millionaires wintered in scenic seclusion for decades, enjoying many amenities and privileges. The club was returned to its original elegance, highlighted by leaded art glass windows, ornate woodwork, and Rumford fireplaces. From its lofty tower to encircling verandas, Victorian charm still permeates the public areas and rooms once occupied by America’s wealthiest families. The Club's guest rooms and suites have been custom-decorated in a style befitting the elegance presumed by the original socialite owners. This historic hotel serves not only as lodging for the program’s participants; it is itself part of the course of study.
TripAdvisor Reviews





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