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Wilmington Golf School

The host golf course for our Wilmington golf school location is Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation, located 5 miles south of Wilmington, NC.

This facility operates year round.

Golfers of all ages and abilities take 1, 2 and 3 day schools which feature 3 1/2 hours of instruction daily. Morning class is from 9.00am to 12.30pm or afternoon class is from 1.30pm to 5.00pm. Teaching at this location is only on weekends. You'll do one full day and one half day to complete the 3 half day program. 1 and 2 day schools, 1 hour lessons and playing lessons are booked subject to availability. The complete 3-day program consists of on-tee instruction including full swing with both the woods and irons, chipping, putting, bunker shots, and the 30 to 50 yard pitch shots. Class size is a maximum of 4 students per instructor.

Included in the package is a program on the mental side of golf. Developed by a leading sports psychologist, it has had very exciting results for our students.

All instruction includes extensive video taping which is dubbed onto a VHS tape with voice-over by your Instructor, enabling you to review your lessons and drills when you are at home

Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation is located 5 miles south of historic downtown Wilmington, NC on the west side of Hwy 1117. It is easily accessible from I-40 and Hwys 74 & 76. The Wilmington International Airport is a 10 to 15 minute drive and is served by US Airways and Delta.

You'll see billboards for Magnolia Greens along Hwy 17 from both directions. At the entrance on Hwy 17 is an AMOCO gas station and convenience store. Turn onto Grandiflora Drive and continue for 1.5 miles, then turn left onto Linkwood Drive and you'll see the clubhouse and parking area in front of you.

Please meet your instructor in the pro shop 5 minutes before the start of school.

Golf Instructor: Ric Balcombe

Ric Balcombe heads up our instruction at our Wilmington Golf School.

After graduating & winning numerous tournaments at The Golf Academy of the South, Ric went on to achieve Class A status in the PGA.

A native of the area with over 12 years of experience, Ric has earned quite a reputation as a teacher in the Wilmington region. He has taught at the Golf Academy of the South and at local clubs such as Cape Fear Country Club and Echo Farms Golf Club. He has the ability to effectively communicate with all types of students, from beginners to Nike Tour Players.

Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation

Located 5 miles south of Wilmington, NC, Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation was the host site for the 1998 and 1999 PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. This Tom Jackson Signature Course features G2 Bent grass greens and an imaginative 27 hole layout that is both challenging and fun for all levels of golfers. Other amenities include rental accommodations in fairway villas, a swimming pool, full service bar & grill, conference and banquet facilities, and a fully stocked pro shop.

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Hours, choose from:

  • Morning Session - 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
    OR
  • Afternoon Session - 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm

An additional 9 Hole Playing Lesson can be scheduled (subject to availability; additional charge applies).

Our three day programs produce most overall improvement to your game and therefore take priority in reservations.

Rain Policy:  Any school days missed due to weather will be rescheduled for student in the future, subject to availability. (No cash refund is available)

Deposit: 100% of total is required upon booking reservation. 

Cancellation policy: Deposit less $50 per person administration fee is refundable up to 30 days prior to start of school. 14 to 30 days prior to school - loss of deposit. Less than 14 days - loss of full amount - unless school can be filled before commencement. The Phil Ritson - Mel Sole Golf School reserves the right to cancel or reschedule sessions as required by weather or unusual circumstance and is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience incurred as a result.  On such occasions, fees are refundable or transferable to a session of your choice on a priority basis.

To make a reservation call us at 1-800-551-2778.

 

Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-551-2778
at Ritson-Sole Golf School Headquarters