treated to a glorious sunset over St. Simons Sound.
While Sea Island was recapturing golf history, it also was looking to the
future with the creation of the state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center
(GPC). The GPC recently moved into its new home, a classically designed,
17,000-square-foot two-story building that sits along the expansive
Plantation/Seaside practice facility. There are dedicated hitting areas
outside and bays inside that open up onto the range with stunning views
across the water.
The new GPC brings all the elements of golf instruction together—long
game, short game, putting, fitness, club fitting, and the mental game—with a
staff of 10 full-time teachers, 4 club fitters, and 2 fitness trainers. From
capturing a golfer’s motion in 3-D to specialized putting platforms, these
expert teachers have the latest technology on hand—and even underfoot,
where special plates in the floor measure pressure and weight shift during the
swing.
The GPC is set up to give every golfer a TOUR-like experience, from
juniors and beginners up through professionals, offering coaching
to club fitting. It should come as no surprise that many of the
Golf Courses
PGA Tour players who live nearby use the facility and work with the very
same teachers to keep their games sharp.
On Sea Island and throughout the Golden Isles, the game’s traditions and
future exist comfortably side by side.
Home on the Green
I
n recent years, a growing number of pro golfers have chosen to live, train
or play in the Golden Isles. And the reasons are obvious. Exquisite courses.
Incomparable training and instruction. A chance to learn from some of the
game’s greatest instructors.
Combine that with a supportive, family-friendly community, mild cli-
mate with lots of outdoor activities, and a serene, laid-back lifestyle. That’s a
perfect round.
“For a pro golfer, this area has so much going for it, we don’t have to re-
cruit anyone to live here,” said Brannen Veal, Sea Island’s Director of Golf.
“Between the world-class instruction and playing so often with their peers,
they can continue to raise their game. Plus, it’s a great family environment.
People here are genuine and welcoming.”
Did you know?
There are 189
holes of golf in the
Golden Isles.
PRO STOP
NUMBER
OF HOLES
ST. S I M O N S I S L A N D
King & Prince Golf Course at the Hampton Club 912.634.0255
Sea Palms
912.434.5336
YARDAGE
PAR
18
18 6462 72
6608 71
912.638.5118
912.638.5118
912.634.4460 seaisland.com/golf
seaisland.com/golf
seaisland.com/golf 18
18
18 6657 70
6671 72
6735 72
912.635.2368
912.635.2368
912.635.2368
912.635.2368 jekyllisland.com
jekyllisland.com
jekyllisland.com
jekyllisland.com 18
18
18
9 6521 72
6700 72
6469 72
3229 36
912.280.9525
912.264.4377 heritageoaksgolfclub.com 18
brunswickcountryclub.com 18 5820 72
6802 72
SEA ISLAND
Seaside Course (Private-Hotel guests only)
Plantation Course (Private-Hotel guests only)
Retreat Course (Private-Hotel guests only)
JEKYLL ISLAND
Oleander
Pine Lakes
Indian Mound
Great Dunes
B R U N SW I C K
Heritage Oaks Golf Club
Brunswick Country Club (Members Only)
50
hamptonclub.com
seapalms.com
More than a dozen
touring pros live, train,
and/or play at Sea
Island, including:
Jonathan Byrd
Harris English
Joey Garber
Ben Griffin
Brian Harman
Zach Johnson
Patton Kizzire
Matt Kuchar
Davis Love III
Keith Mitchell
Paul Peterson
J.T. Poston
Hudson Swafford
Josh Teater
Michael Thompson
Scott Wolfes