Area Golf News

October 22, 2008, Myrtle Beach, S.C. –GOLF Magazine has named two Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday members to its prestigious 2007-2008 ranking of the “Top 25 Golf Schools in America.” The Classic Swing Golf School and the Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School were each recognized as two of the top golf schools in America, according to GOLF Magazine's biennial ranking of the nation's golf schools just published in the November issue. The two schools were the only golf academies in the state of South Carolina to be honored.

 

The “Top 25 Golf Schools in America” ranking was launched in 1999 and the top golf schools are selected by the GOLF Magazine Golf School Evaluation Panel after reviewing each school’s basic structure and qualifications. The panel compares each school with the defining criteria includingthe breadth of instructional programs; the student-to-teacher ratio; the advanced golf technology applied to instruction; the total number ofinstruction hours, thefacilities and accommodations provided and the level of experience of the teaching professionals.

“Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is known for its quality and quantity of public golf courses and this honor from GOLF Magazine further reinforces the fact that the Grand Strand area is the top golf destination in the world, whether you are coming to play a few rounds or to receive instruction from nationally-recognized PGA teaching professionals,” said Bill Golden, president of Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. “Classic Swing Golf School and Ritson-Sole Golf School are two of the best in Myrtle Beach and in the country and represent the state of South Carolina well.”

 

Located at Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Classic Swing Golf School opened in 1992 and was previously recognized by GOLF Magazine in their 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 rankings. According to GOLF Magazine, the Classic Swing Golf School offers “flexibility-based lessons that get the most of your swing.”

 

Launched in 1989 at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club in Pawleys Island, S.C., the Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School has been named one of the “Top 25 Golf Schools in America” each year since the ranking’s inception in 1999. According to GOLF Magazine, “This group has done it longer and better than any school.”

The Classic Swing Golf School teaches golf on an individual basis. Personal attention, quality instruction, and a time-honored curriculum are factors that have made the school a success since the opening in 1992 Led by nationally-acclaimed teaching professionals, Classic Swing Golf School does not rebuild or tear down swings but reprograms through proper information. Led by CEO and director of Instruction Ted Frick and his staff of PGA teaching professionals, Classic Swing Golf School instructors evaluate every student's body type, personality, skill level, and golf goals using state-of-the-art technology, such as high speed video analysis and the latest teaching aids. The entire staff is dedicated to helping each student achieve his/her golf goals while exceeding their expectations. Conveniently located at Legends Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Classic Swing Golf School strives to provide the highest quality instruction along with the most fun and relaxing environment available. For more information, visit classicswing.com or call (800) 827-2656.

 

The Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School provides personalized instruction for all golfers from beginner to advanced, and also specializes in working with corporate clients. The teaching principles were developed by Phil Ritson, former coach to Gary Player and other PGA stars and  and Mel Sole, one of GOLF Magazine’s “Top Teachers of the Southeast Region” and a veteran of the South African PGA Tour.” One of only six academies to remain on Golf Magazine's prestigious “Top 25 Golf Schools” list since the ranking debuted in 1999, the school has consistently been rated by national golf and travel magazines as one of the best golf schools in the United States.

 

 

Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is a non-profit trade association of 77 championship golf courses, 115 golf package providers and five golf schools in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Founded in 1967, the organization has been and continues to be the driving force behind the growth of the Myrtle Beach area golf market. The originator of the “Stay and Play Package,” Golf Holiday provides non-biased information about the area accommodations and golf courses to assist golfers in making the most informed decisions when planning for their next vacation. Golf Holiday also hosts seven events and tournaments annually to help grow the game of golf and attract golfers to the Grand Strand during slower times of year. In addition to hosting the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament each spring, Golf Holiday also manages the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship – the world's largest on-site golf tournament, the Summer Family Golf Tournaments, the Spring and Fall Palmetto High School Golf Championships, the Veterans Golf Classic and the FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing. For more information, call Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday at 1-800-833-8798 or visit GolfHoliday.com.