Successful Students

The following people are just some of the successful golfers who have been and/or are students of the Ritson-Sole Golf School.

Christopher Marsh
Coker College Men’s Golf Team, Hartsville SC

  • Highest ranked Division II Player in the USA – Oct. 2008
  • Ranked 7th on GolfStat Cup rankings – Oct. 2008 (all divisions of College Golf in USA)

Chris has been coached at the Ritson-Sole Golf School since he was 11 years old, and continues to be a student today.”Without the help of Mel Sole, I couldn’t have accomplished what I did this year. Mel has been my coach since I was 11 years old. His knowledge of the swing and his ability to make me understand what I need to do to compete at the highest level is huge.

One of the most important things Mel worked with me on was tightening up my swing. He was able to minimize the number of moving parts in my swing, so it is now simple and reliable. Very important for my college team tournaments. I recommend that you take instruction with Mel Sole, no matter what your skill level. He has a passion for teaching golf that will leave you excited about playing and practicing.

Lorraine Ballerano
Duramed Futures Tour Player 2007, 2008 & 2009

Lorraine has been a student of the Ritson-Sole Golf School since she was 11 years old. She captained the North Carolina State Golf Team, and was a quarter finalist in  the US Women’s Amateur Tournament in 2005. Lorraine continues to work with Teaching Pro Mel Sole on all aspects of her game, and hopes to advance to the LPGA tour in the near future.

LPGA Tour Players

  • Mary Beth Zimmerman, Winner of 4 LPGA events
  • Deana D’Alessio, Top 5 LPGA finisher
  • Jennifer Hanna, Top 10 LPGA finisher
  • Nina Foust
  • Angie Ridgeway

All coached by Jennifer Shillington at our Greenville, South Carolina golf school.

Trevor Gliwski
PGA Pro

Won Massachusetts State Amateur as a college player while being coached at the Ritson-Sole Golf School.

Jeremy Pope
Professional player on several mini-tours in the USA

Course record holder at 13 top South Carolina golf courses.

Scott Blundo
Finalist in the 2008 Texas Mid-Amateur Tournament in Dallas, TX

Scott has been a student at the Ritson-Sole Golf School for several years.

“Thanks for the special attention at school. You really know your trade, and I admire your passion for instruction.”


David English
Winner of club championship in 2007 at DeBordieu Club in Pawleys Island, SC

“I never could have won without the help of Mel Sole, a great golf teacher.”

John Miller
Winner of club championship in 2008 at DeBordieu Club in Pawleys Island

“Your instruction over the last 3 years enabled me to win my Club Championship. Thank You.”


Also see: Testimonials, Reviews of the Ritson-Sole Golf School.