| Year established |
1994 |
| Short description |
Once a level of physical skill has been achieved, moving to higher levels is a mental challenge |
| Philosophy |
Objective is to help the students address the long-term development of their games, identify their weaknesses and turn them into strengths. |
| Number of programs per year |
Varies |
| Program Length |
1-3 days |
| Number of hours of instruction |
4-8 hrs/day |
| Student:teacher Ratio |
1-4:1 |
| Faculty |
Dr. Tom Dorsel is a Professor of Psychology at Francis Marion University, Special Contributor for Golf Illustrated, author of The Complete Golfer: Physical Skill and Mental Toughness, and TV host of Hilton Head Golf Weekly. |
| Schedule |
Assessment & instruction primarily on the mental side of golf along with practice, play, and supervised competition. Most activity is on the course under Dr. Dorsel's supervision. |
| Other activities |
Hilton Head Island amenities include the beach, tennis, biking, boating, and fishing. In Florence, swimming and cultural events are available in the summer. |
| Facilities |
Hilton Head golf courses include Harbour Town Golf Links, Haig Point, Bloody Point, and Melrose. Lodging is at the Harbour Town Yacht Club. Florence venue is Florence Country Club with lodging at National Historic Registry bed & breakfast. |
| Costs |
Ranges from $750-$3,000. Arrangements are available for non-playing family & friends and groups of up to four participants. |
| Location Description |
Hilton Head Island is off the southern coast of South Carolina, between Charleston and Savannah. Florence is in northeastern South Carolina, ~70 miles west of Myrtle Beach & 90 miles south of Pinehurst. |
| Location |
Hilton Head Island and Florence, South Carolina; |
| Profile |
Adults |
| Levels |
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Months |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Contact |
Tom Dorsel, Ph.D.Sport Psychologist Personalized Golf School 616 Lansdowne Dr.Florence, South Carolina 29501 Phone: 843-662-3414 E-mail: tom@dorsel.com |
