Ritson-Sole Golf School, created by Phil Ritson and former PGA player Mel Sole, has been ranked among the top five golf academies by Golf Magazine every year since 1999. Along with its new location at Furman, Ritson-Sole Golf Schools are located in Pawleys Island, S.C., Atlanta, Ga., Kansas City, Mo., Ellicottville, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., Pittsburgh, Pa., Chatham, Ontario, and Malinalco, Mexico.

Jennifer Shillington, a native of Ontario, will be the school's LPGA teacher and owner at the Furman University location. She is a member of the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Division and has worked as staff instructor with the Ritson-Sole Golf School for five years. She works with each individual to personally evaluate and improve specific areas of each person's game without forcing completely new methods. She teaches all skill levels, from beginners to several current LPGA Touring Professionals.

Golf classes will run year-round at the Furman University Golf Club. The three-day golf programs start every Monday and Thursday, and include instruction on all aspects of the long and short game, utilizing the appropriate practice areas.

Included with the three-day schools is a program on the mental aspects of golf, developed by one of the leading sports psychologists, which has had exciting results for our students. The school uses the latest in computerized teaching equipment to diagnose swing problems and to monitor results. A personal take-home drill CD or DVD is provided for reference and follow-up practice.

Visit www.ritson-sole.com to view our complete program offerings or feel free to call 800-624-4653 with any questions about the school.

REK Center

Furman University Golf Club
(REK Building)
3300 Poinsett Hwy.
Greenville, SC 29613-0848
  800-624-4653

2007 Rates 

Golf schools begin Monday, July 9th and run year round , scheduled  Mon.-Wed. & Thurs.-Sat. each week.  Classes meet 3.5 hours per day - select the morning class (from 9 am to 12:30 pm) or the afternoon class (from 1:30 to 5pm.)

Other Program Offerings

Private Lessons:  

Greens Fees:   

Furman University Golf Club is a public facility and our Ritson-Sole Golf School students will be given the opportunity to play this spectacular golf course at a “faculty” discount rate. Please call the Furman University Golf Club Pro Shop at (864)294-9090 to book your tee times.

Deposit:  Full school fees are required upon booking reservation. 

Cancellation Policy:  Balance of fees, less $50 per person admin. fee, is refundable up to 30 days prior to start of school.  The Ritson-Sole School reserves the right to cancel/reschedule programs in rare & unusual circumstances, and is not responsible for any inconvenience or loss incurred as a result  -  full fees would be refundable or transferable to another date and/or school of your choice, subject to availability.

Rain Policy:   Any school time missed due to weather will be rescheduled in the future subject to availability  -  no monetary refund.

Accommodations: 

Hyatt Regency – 5.8 miles
220 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864.235.1234 or 800.233.1234

Hampton Inn – 3.2 miles
8 Center Street
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
864.834.5550

The Westin Poinsett – 6.1 miles
120 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29609
864.421.9700 or 800.937.8461

Directions:

From Furman University Golf Club take a right on New Roe Ford Road, then take a quick right and entrance is on right side at REK building.

***Please Note that all Golf School classes will be held at the REK building not at the Furman Golf Club***