Pennsylvania

Improve Your Game on Historic Shawnee’s Premier Golf Course

Program No. 13053RJ
Develop your golf game alongside PGA instructors, enjoying daily practice, informative lessons, practical tips and discovering the history of this premier course.

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DATES & PRICES

No shuttleRoundtrip airport transfer
Excludes round-trip airport shuttle transfers to and from the program location.
Includes round-trip airport shuttle transfers to and from the program location.
Filling Fast!
May 5 - May 10, 2024
No transfer 1,949
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,099
May 12 - May 17, 2024
No transfer 1,949
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,099
Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024
No transfer 1,949
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,099
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Nov 10 - Nov 15, 2024
No transfer 1,949
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,099
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Mar 9 - Mar 14, 2025
No transfer 2,399
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,599
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Mar 30 - Apr 4, 2025
No transfer 2,399
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,599
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Apr 27 - May 2, 2025
No transfer 2,399
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,599
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Oct 26 - Oct 31, 2025
No transfer 2,399
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,599
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Nov 2 - Nov 7, 2025
No transfer 2,399
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,599

DATES & PRICES

No shuttleRoundtrip airport transfer
Excludes round-trip airport shuttle transfers to and from the program location.
Includes round-trip airport shuttle transfers to and from the program location.
Filling Fast!
May 5 - May 10, 2024
No transfer 2,369
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,519
May 12 - May 17, 2024
No transfer 2,369
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,519
Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024
No transfer 2,369
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,519
Full Inventory
Nov 10 - Nov 15, 2024
No transfer 2,369
Roundtrip airport transfer 2,519
Full Inventory
Mar 9 - Mar 14, 2025
No transfer 2,929
Roundtrip airport transfer 3,129
Full Inventory
Mar 30 - Apr 4, 2025
No transfer 2,929
Roundtrip airport transfer 3,129
Full Inventory
Apr 27 - May 2, 2025
No transfer 2,929
Roundtrip airport transfer 3,129
Full Inventory
Oct 26 - Oct 31, 2025
No transfer 2,929
Roundtrip airport transfer 3,129
Full Inventory
Nov 2 - Nov 7, 2025
No transfer 2,929
Roundtrip airport transfer 3,129

At a Glance

Play on the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort's premier course — host site of the 1938 PGA Championship in which Paul Runyan defeated Sam Snead in the final. Graced with magnificent trees, picturesque mountains and a beautiful river, this course was A. W. Tillinghast’s original design, completed in 1911. The PGA Professionals at Shawnee’s Tillinghast Golf Academy introduce you to the great game of golf and the basics of play including history, etiquette and rules.
Activity Level
Outdoor: No Sweat
Nine holes of golf a day with carts provided. Rental clubs available with prior arrangement. Metal spikes not permitted. Golfers of all experience and ability levels welcome. Golfers will be placed in smaller groups based on experience or personal preference.
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.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn golf techniques, etiquette and the rules and tips for practicing in a fun, informative series of lessons.
  • Take part in instruction and practice each morning, then play nine holes each afternoon. A bonus Master Class is a special treat!
  • Enjoy an exclusive private 30 minute lesson with one of our pros.

General Notes

The Retreat Difference: This unique, often basic and no-frills experience at a Road Scholar Retreat includes opportunities for early morning exercise, interaction with the local community for insight into local life, an authentic farm-to-table or locally sourced meal and a live performance or event. An airport transfer is available at added cost.
Featured Expert
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Brian Bergstol
Brian Bergstol is the Class A PGA professional at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort; he leads the instructional program and is playing professional on staff. Brian marks 20 seasons as a Road Scholar instructor and has been the lead programmer for a decade. He is a graduate of Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA, where he holds the individual and career scoring records. He has played professionally on various tours, and within the PGA for nearly two decades. Brian has amassed over 175 professional victories.

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

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Brian Bergstol is the Class A PGA professional at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort; he leads the instructional program and is playing professional on staff. Brian marks 20 seasons as a Road Scholar instructor and has been the lead programmer for a decade. He is a graduate of Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA, where he holds the individual and career scoring records. He has played professionally on various tours, and within the PGA for nearly two decades. Brian has amassed over 175 professional victories.
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Brandon Hendershot View biography
Brandon Hendershot is from and has spent most of his life in Bangor, Pennsylvania but has lived in the Shawnee/East Stroudsburg for the past few years. He has been playing golf for nearly 15 years and is currently enrolled in the PGA PGM apprentice program. Brandon has been teaching golf at Shawnee for the past three years.
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Midge McClosky View biography
Midge McClosky is the cultural program director for the Shawnee Institute, executive director of the Shawnee Playhouse, and the artistic director of the Worthington Players. Before moving to Shawnee, Midge worked as a professional actress, singer, and dancer performing musical theatre in 49 of the 50 states. Her extensive credits cross over into film, television, commercials, voiceovers and live industrials. She and Chris, her husband of more than two decades, have two grown sons.
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Kyle Adammonis has recently joined the staff of the Shawnee after graduating Valedictorian from The Professional Golfers Career College in beautiful Hilton Head, S.C. He enjoys meeting new golfers and sharing the skills he's learned over his many years of golfing. His education also includes two years of advanced education in sports and business management. When not on the course, Kyle enjoys fishing, hiking, baseball and floor hockey.
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