 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.
Golf School Rates
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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
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