One Week Later: Mel Sole Golf School
This former pro and his team help golfers of all levels improve their skills — which only increases their love of the game.
Instructor David Olberding, Rosemary Sole and Mel Sole
Who are the brains behind your organization?
Mel Sole (owner & director of instruction), Rosemary Sole (administrative and public relations) and Madigan Pratt (digital marketing director).
Where are you located?
Pawleys Island, South Carolina.
What’s your mission?
At the award-winning Mel Sole Golf School, you'll receive professional golf instruction, customized to what you want to achieve, at an affordable price. Here, you'll learn to develop a repeatable swing that is smooth and more powerful than ever before. This is the secret to a lifetime enjoyment of the game.
Tell us your origin story.
In 1989, my mentor and former South African coach Phil Ritson invited me to be Director of Instruction at his new golf school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Over the years, my implementation of new programs and teaching methods led to my acquisition of the golf academy and the name change to Mel Sole Golf School. Since 1998, the Mel Sole Golf School has been operating in several states, and we are currently in South Carolina, North Carolina and New York State.
Three words to describe your team?
Dedicated. Enthusiastic. Professional.
Workplace essentials?
Video analysis equipment and teaching aids.
Best source of creative inspiration?
My students! Working with golfers of widely varying skill levels has inspired me to be more innovative and successful.
What are your favorite features of your WOTW site?
The simplicity and how easy it is to navigate.
What was your favorite part of the WOTW process?
I really enjoyed the group sessions where we all shared ideas via Zoom.
What are your hopes for the near future?
I hope to expand our customer base and thereby help more golfers to improve, which always increases their enjoyment of this great game!
