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Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School

680 Pawleys Plantation Way, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
843-237-4993
5.0 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Golf Courses, Educational Sites
Owner description: Golf School operating year round at Pawleys Plantation, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course 30 minutes south of Myrtle Beach. 3-day schools, 1 and...... more » Owner description: Golf School operating year round at Pawleys Plantation, a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course 30 minutes south of Myrtle Beach. 3-day schools, 1 and 2-day programs, private lessons, and 2-hour group clinics. For all skill levels. Parent/Child Programs also available. Stay & play on-site with our 'Best Ever Golf School' package or attend as a Commuter Student. Computerized video analysis and personal take-home video via CD or email. A GOLF Magazine "TOP 25 USA Golf Schools" since 1991. « less
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Williamsburg, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Just returned from the Ritson-Sole Golf School at Pawleys Plantation with a new found love for the game! Arrived with 5 good friends to a very welcoming and unintimidating staff. They never made any of us feel as though we couldn't learn and all of us are at different playing levels. Truly, it was miraculous how we progressed through the... More

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Charlotte, NC
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I just returned from my 2-day golf school at Pawleys Island, SC and my instructor was Tim Calcagno. With just a few minor adjustments, Tim transformed my setup, alignment and posture which gives me much more of a relaxed, confident feeling over the ball along with a better swing and more consistent results. Tim worked with me on all facets... More

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Fort Worth
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

This was my 3rd visit to Riston-Sole Golf School and each time is always a great experience. The entire staff works hard to ensure you have a great experience. Second lesson my golf clubs didn't make it, Rosemary told me to come on out and they'd loan me clubs or whatever I needed until my clubs showed up. Mel's easy... More

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Grand Ledge, MI
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

If you attend this golf school you will not be disappointed. This is a class operation in every way including the office help the facilities and especially Mel's instruction. You will leave here a better golfer and have a very good idea of what you need to work on to continue to improve. You will get a video analysis with... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Over the past two years I've watched my handicap drift from a 12.3 to a 17.9. For a Christmas present, I was given a 3 day golf school package with Ritson-Sole. It was well worth the money. Mel was my instructor and he explains "golf theory" in an understandable fashion. The first day we started hitting some balls and we... More

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Cambridge
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I was more than a little skeptical about attending a three-day golf school. However, my attitude changed after the first day. Mel was able to quickly identify opportunities for improvement in my golf swing and communicate them to me very effectively. I am completely confident that I left the school with the physical and mental tools required to improve my... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Mel has a great eye to find your swing deficiencies and excellent drills to correct those flaws. I experienced the best golf instruction for the best price. If anyone is serious about golf instruction do not look further, this is the best place. More

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connecticut
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

I have just returned from a return trip to the Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School. Muscle memory of a poor golf swing is a difficult thing to change. My first trip to the golf school started the slow process of changing a very poor swing, a swing that produced short, inconsistent shots, The frustration of poor golf, taking lessons without... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

I brought my 12 year old son for the three day golf school. We worked with Pat who was fantastic. He immediately identified and began correcting several issues with our setup and swing (more problems with mine than my son's...). His explanations were clear and his approach encouraging (I could see my son's confidence build each day). The school was... More

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River Forest, Illinois, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

My daughter (a beginner) and I (a mediocre player for years) just completed the 3-day school. I recently attended another golf school with my son, which was a good school, but I found Ritson-Sole (RS) to be an even more enjoyable and rewarding experience for a couple of reasons. One, at RS you have the same instructor for all three... More

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