From the moment of arrival I felt welcomed and ready to learn. Mel Sole's professionalism and overall knowledge of instruction methods and ways to become successful was truly fantastic. The lesson incorporated personal learning styles for each student and outlined and helped us set goals to strive for improvement in our game. Very detailed analysis and open to future follow... more

Two couples travelled from Canada to get golf lessons. One person from each couple had golfed before. The other person from each couple was a rookie. Our instructor was Boykin Powers. That man could teach.Three days latter the golfers were much improved and the rookies had a good start at the game. We stayed at the Pawley Plantation course in... more

I have attended a number of golf schools and the Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School is by far the best. In the 3-day school you get instruction on all facets of the game in a simple consistent way. You also get a CD of your progress and drills to do to help you maintain the skills that you have learned.... more

I've been golfing for 7 years. I’d taken individual lessons when I began and an occasional lesson over the past 5 years. The 3-day school exceeded my expectations for content, feedback and value. Mel is an excellent teacher with an easy going manner and made attending a pleasure. He identified key errors and provided excellent instructions and drills to work... more

I read the Golf Digest Article outlining the 25 Best Golf Schools in the country this past summer, but couldn't find the time to go. I then looked for a getaway between Christmas and New Years (somewhere mildly warm) to escape the north and found a last minute opening for me and my ladyfriend (a beginning golfer). I have been... more

My 2 days of lessons during the first week of Nov, 2008 with golf professional Pat Hofman were beyond my wildest dreams. The ciriculum is logical and Pat's style of teaching clicked in my mind. I was filmed while there and then given a CD comparing me with a golf professional. Pat's voice on the CD clearly explains where I... more

My wife and I attended the three-day school as high-handicappers, trying to get their game somewhat under control. It was a great experience - Mel is obviously a world-class instructor, but is as attentive to a high-handicapper as a near scratch player. His instruction is simple to follow, with the potential for really significant results. He doesn't offer a quick... more

My wife and I recently attended the Phil Ritson-Mel Sole golf school at Pawleys Island, SC. She is a first time attendee, and a beginner. I had been there a few years before. The personal attention, and the value of the instruction, could not have been better. Mel's ablity to analyze a swing, document it on video, and then to... more

For the first time in 30 years as a golfer, I went to a golf school. I chose the Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School at Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island, SC. I've taken many lessons over the years but never an immersive, 3-day school. It was great! Mel Sole was a wonderful instructor, the class was small (4), and the... more