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It’s Unanimous: We’re Rated 5 Stars in Every TripAdvisor Review!

badge_tripadvisorWe’re also pleased to announced that our golf school has received a Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor in 2012. The award honors hospitality excellence and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding reviews on TripAdvisor.  To qualify, we had to maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. (We’ve received unanimous 5-star ratings.) Read our TripAdvisor reviews below. (Use the tabs to select one of our golf school sites.)

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This is the best investment of time and money I have ever made in golf .

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wish I had done this sooner . Mel and his staff are accomplished and passionate teachers of the game . I learned so much here in a three day school . All the fundamentals were covered thoroughly . I...

Posted: Saturday, May 4 2013, 10:51 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Extremely Helpful and Enjoyable!!!

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My girlfriend and I attended the three day school togheter in April, 2013. She was a true beginner, never having played, and I haven't played hardly at all for 20+ years. Not only did be learn and...

Posted: Saturday, May 4 2013, 3:34 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


A GREAT experience

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my second season for golf and Mel 's technique for teaching golf was so informative and made such sense. After only 3 of the half day lessons not only did my game improve but I am confident...

Posted: Thursday, May 2 2013, 10:45 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Mel is a Marvel!

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was our third time, two couples. We are amazed at the immediate improvement made by Mel's world class instruction. And how he reads each person's skill level, both physically and mentally. We...

Posted: Sunday, April 21 2013, 3:51 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


My WONDERFUL Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Experience March 2013

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My Son and I were in Greenville, SC for the 3 day school in March 2013. After each day of training we played a round at the Furman golf course, for fun AND to practice what we were taught. But what I...

Posted: Wednesday, April 17 2013, 10:39 am | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Mel Sole - Outstanding ! ! ! ! !

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Recently spent 3 days at Pawley's Plantation - attending Mel's golf school each morning. We stayed at Pawley's Planation and the accommodations were convenient and great. Mel Sole himself was...

Posted: Monday, April 15 2013, 3:57 am | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


A great tradition!

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thanks for making golf fun! Attending golf school is like the Master, it's a sure sign that SPRING is here. A Tradition Like No Other! Thanks to Mel and Rosemary for making the trip so entertaining.

Posted: Monday, April 8 2013, 9:03 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Another Wonderful Experience at Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thank you again Mel and Rosemary for another truly wonderful golf instruction vacation. This year I signed up for the Alumni School. This involved working on pitching, sand play, and putting, three...

Posted: Sunday, March 24 2013, 3:00 am | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Great golf school for all levels.

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mel is superb at simplifying a complex game and finding paths to improvement and ways to obtain them. He did a great job with me (who has played for 45 years) as well as with my wife, who is a true...

Posted: Wednesday, March 20 2013, 11:08 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


An excellent place to learn

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great place for me as a beginning golfer to see and understand the basics of golf movement and mechanics. It was also an excellent place for my spouse to improve already solid skills and...

Posted: Saturday, March 16 2013, 7:33 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed

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May 2013 Update - School was September 2012

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I felt compelled to update my review that I wrote Oct 2012 and was in Golf School the last week of September 2012. Everytime I address a ball I think of what I was told at Ritson-Sole Golf School and...

Posted: Saturday, May 4 2013, 5:40 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Exceeded expectation.

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just completed the 3-day golf school. I've been playing golf intermittently for more than 30 years. I've had lessons from a number of different instructors and from my perspective my game did not...

Posted: Friday, April 19 2013, 1:38 am | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Great Golf Learning Experience at any Level of Experience

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dave Olberding was a great Golf Instructor; his years of experience and in unending patience, encouragement and teaching ability to improve golf skills --priceless! I can't wait to go back!

Posted: Thursday, April 18 2013, 5:36 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Dave Olberding--outstanding golf instructor

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Recently we had a one day lesson with Dave Olberding at Grand Dunes. He is an outstanding, knowledgable teacher, helping us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. After analyzing our swings,...

Posted: Saturday, April 6 2013, 6:04 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Great Experience!

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My wife and I attended a 3-day class with David Olberding. She is a beginner, and I've been playing with my score around 100. I can't express how much we enjoyed the class. Learning together, David...

Posted: Sunday, March 17 2013, 8:07 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Great for any level of player

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just completed the 3 day golf school. I am a beginner player, having played 9 holes about 6 or 7 times, and having very little practice. Although I had had lessons from a pro twice in the last 6...

Posted: Sunday, November 11 2012, 6:40 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


Golf school at Grand Dunes

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My husband and I recently spend time attending a 3 day golf school at Grand Dunes in beautiful Myrtle Beach. Our instructor David Olberding was friendly and very knowledgable. The individual...

Golfing in Myrtle Beach 

Posted: Wednesday, October 31 2012, 11:14 am | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


David Olberding is the best

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My wife and I spent Columbus Day weekend at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach. It was there that I learned about David Olberding and the Ritson-Sole golf school at the Grand Dunes Resort...

Posted: Saturday, October 20 2012, 8:08 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


September 2012 Three Day Golf School

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best place to start is 12 years ago when I took up golf. Was sure I could do it on my own! After 12 years I decided it was time to take my first lesson. Did my research online and determined...

Posted: Monday, October 1 2012, 8:12 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed


David Oblerding is the golf pro for you!

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My husband and I are rank beginners unless you count the experience of miniature golf! David was patient with both of us, instructed us at a nice pace with encouragement each step of the way, and...

Posted: Thursday, September 20 2012, 1:45 pm | Source: TripAdvisor Reviews - Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School Feed

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