July 2017 | 21 Subscribe today at juniorgolfmag.net lege golf. When his pupils leave Hilton Head, he stays in touch with them via Internet-based lessons. Also available is the popular “Parent Child School,” a three-day program that runs from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Designed for one junior (ages 9–17) and parent, the program offers instruc- tion on the full swing and the short game, and includes golf-specific fitness sessions with a TPI-certified Fitness Pro. It additionally fea- tures on-course instruction, a personal game plan for improvement and lunch each day. “It’s a great way for a parent and child to spend time together, improving at the game they can play for a lifetime,” says Cooke. THE PLAYCATION PACKAGE Families wanting to experience The Sea Pines Resort can also take advantage of the “Escape Vacation Package,” through September 9. This value-packed vacation includes accommoda- tions in a lovely villa or home, complimentary $ 100 resort credit (redeemable for golf, dining and activities) and free golf for children 12 and younger on the resort’s Heron Point or Atlan- tic Dunes courses, with each paid adult green fee. Children 12 and younger even get to en- joy a free 90-minute dolphin excursion cruise, with each paid adult, through this generous vacation package. At The Sea Pines Resort, the itinerary possi- bilities are almost endless, with its five miles of unspoiled Atlantic Coast beaches, 21 clay ten- nis courts, 14 miles of bike and walking trails, horseback riding, Eco-Adventures and a 605- acre forest preserve filled with wildflowers, wetlands and more than 130 species of birds. World-class golf, luxurious overnight lodg- ing, fine food and abundant amenities have earned The Sea Pines Resort its well-de- served reputation as one of the most alluring family-friendly vacation destinations on the East Coast. No wonder so many have made it a place they return to, with pleasant anticipa- tion, year after year. Kira Jones is a freelance writer, with a Masters Degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Southern California.