Mel Sole Monthly Golf Tips
Mel Sole On Golf Talk Radio.
South African golf instructor Mel Sole recently joined host Mitch Laurance on Golf Talk Radio's Hooked on Hickories show for a wide-ranging conversation that touched on the topics golf in South Africa, students, teaching, his wife Rose, and three legendary South African figures who influenced his own life and career.
Choose South Africa For Your Next Golfing Vacation.
I've just returned from escorting a small group for Golf & Safari to the nation of my birth, South Africa. While the country's spectacular scenery and the game-viewing safari always elicit oohs and aahs, this time I found new reasons to be impressed.
Mel Sole Earns Master Professional Status.
We're very pleased to announce that Mel Sole has reached the pinnacle of the South African PGA pyramid by earning the coveted Master Professional status.
Are You Up For Some Family Golf?
How young should you start your child in golf? When a child expresses a desire to swing the club! Even children under 5 years can learn golf skills if you make it fun for them.
How Golf Practice Can Be Fun.
It's surprising how many golfers think that lessons alone will make them better. But that's like getting a pill from the doctor and not taking it. And I know some of you feel that practice is boring and not really productive. So let's change it up!
Clubfitting - Does the Average Golfer Need It?
Clubfitting is a hot trend right now. But does the average, high handicapper need it? The answer is...
Mel Sole Golf School Honored.
We're thrilled to announced that our golf school has received a Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site offering trusted advice from real travelers.
The Golf School Swing Song.
On a recent "girls getaway to golf school," six friends put their lyrical and musical heads together to create The Golf School Swing, forever memorializing their weekend at Pawleys Plantation.
Kevin Na Is Badly In Need of a Clear Key.
Watching Kevin Na try to pull the trigger during the Players Tournament made most of us squirm. He did his best to keep up by sprinting at times between shots, and he even yelled at himself to hit the ball! A simple solution to this problem is dispensed every week of the year to golfers at the Mel Sole Golf School.
Kids Get Free Golf Instruction.
If you've ever thought about taking your family on a golf school vacation, there's now even more reason to visit Myrtle Beach: kids get free golf instruction and green fees, and free lodging at the Pawleys Island location of the Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School.
Do your clubs fit you properly?
A recent study commissioned by Sports Illustrated Golf Group and Golfsmith, found that 90% of US golfers may be playing with wrong equipment for their swings. What's the good news?
Ready to Get Serious About Golf.
In 2005, when it came time for me to get “serious” about my golf game, I decided that attending a multi-day golf school would be the best option. I wanted a “boot camp” that would help me work on all aspects of my game under a focused and dedicated instructor.
Tee It Forward to Play Better Golf!
A simple but great idea to make golf more fun and less time-consuming for the recreational player is to "shrink the course."
Why Do South Africans Win So Many Majors?
Charl Schwartzel's victory at the Masters was the 24th Major win by South African golfers. This small country of only 47 million people contains just 1 percent of the world's 70 million golfers, yet continues to produce a huge number of world-class competitors. Here are five reasons why the South Africans have been on a tear.
Myrtle Beach Is the Ideal Vacation Spot.
Golfers looking for deep discounts on summer golf vacations will find that the Myrtle Beach area fits the bill perfectly, particularly for families. Here are five reasons why Myrtle Beach should be on your list of must-visit golf destinations.
Do we need to Reinvent Golf?
Creating a new kind of golf to attract and retain new golfers is an idea that's been suggested before (think TeeGolf and SortaGolf), but the recent publicity about "flogton" has many golfers wondering if radical change is indeed what's needed to save our game.
Golf Training Aids That Improve Bad Swings.
There are literally hundreds of golf teaching aids on the market, all designed to help the golfer achieve the correct positions in the golf swing. (Anyone's who's seen the movie Tin Cup will understand to what length golfers will go to help their golf swing!) Here are three golf aids that I highly recommend and use at the Mel Sole Golf School with my students.
Why Do So Many Women Give Up On Golf?
Golf is frustrating, time consuming, and intimidating! How can we address these issues and keep women playing golf?
Proof That Golf School Works.
Customer satisfaction might just be the most important proof behind a successful product or service. Indeed, satisfied golfers are the proof that golf school works and is a great investment in your game.
Why Golf School Is Better Than 1 Hour Lessons.
Let's face it: 1-hour golf lessons aren't enough. Golfers can only experience real and lasting improvement by getting away from the daily grind and immersing themselves in the fundamentals of the game at a reputable golf school.