Mel Sole Monthly Golf Tips
How Alignment Sticks Make You a Better Golfer.
If you struggle with alignment problems in your swing, there is a solution: Golf Alignment Sticks.
Easy Way to Improve Your Bunker Shots.
Mel explains how some simple lines in the sand can help you become a better bunker player.
Mel Sole Golf School Honored.
We're thrilled to announced that our golf school has received a Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site offering trusted advice from real travelers.
Maintain Balance in Your Golf Swing.
Good balance is at the foundation of every good golf swing, enabling both club head speed and accuracy. How do you maintain good balance through your swing? Mel Sole explains.
Waggle Your Way to more Distance.
To the uninitiated, The Waggle can just look like a golfer's nervous habit, but there's a tangible goal in mind for those who Waggle: more clubhead speed and distance.
The Wrist Positions Must Match!
If you have a problem with hooking or slicing the ball, this golf tip is for you.
Pitching Part 3: Hitting Out Of a Divot.
In the final installment of this 3-part series on pitching in unusual situations, Mel shares the key points of hitting from a divot.
The Golf School Swing Song.
On a recent "girls getaway to golf school," six friends put their lyrical and musical heads together to create The Golf School Swing, forever memorializing their weekend at Pawleys Plantation.
Kevin Na Is Badly In Need of a Clear Key.
Watching Kevin Na try to pull the trigger during the Players Tournament made most of us squirm. He did his best to keep up by sprinting at times between shots, and he even yelled at himself to hit the ball! A simple solution to this problem is dispensed every week of the year to golfers at the Mel Sole Golf School.
Pitching Part 2: Hitting Off Downhill Lies.
In Part 2 of this 3-part series on pitching in unusual situations, Mel tackles the subject of hitting off downhill lies, and touches on setup and club selection.
Pitching Part 1: Hitting Off Tight Lies.
With baseball season just around the corner, it seemed an appropriate time for a 3-part series on pitching - golf pitching, that is! In Part 1 of this 3-part series, Mel tackles the subject of hitting off tight lies.
Kids Get Free Golf Instruction.
If you've ever thought about taking your family on a golf school vacation, there's now even more reason to visit Myrtle Beach: kids get free golf instruction and green fees, and free lodging at the Pawleys Island location of the Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School.
2 Putting Drills You Can Do At Home.
These putting drills require little in the way of extra equipment: just a ruler and some tees.They'll both provide instant feedback to let you know that your mechanics are off (or on!)
Keep Your Head Down is Bad Advice!
Mel Sole explains why taking the advice, "keep your head down," is likely to send your swing into oblivion.
Tips For Putting On Fast Greens.
Mel shares his essential tips for putting on fast greens like the ones at Club de Golf Malinalco and Augusta National.
There is no conscious wrist hinge!
A topic of interest for many golfers is the wrist cock that takes place during the back swing: When to cock the wrists? How to cock the wrists? Mel shares his thoughts on the subject in this month's video golf tip.
Easy Golf Drill for Weight Transfer.
Learn the finer points of movement and weight shift though the golf swing with this easy drill you can do at home during the off-season.
Master The Release and Slice No More!
Learn proper hand rotation and release technique, pick up a new drill that will help you avoid pulling and hooking your shots, and find out how to counter the dreaded "chicken wing." Master these skills and slice no more!
The Correct Golf Grip 101.
A proper golf grip is essential to your game. Check out Mel's latest video golf tip to learn one of the foundations of good grip: how to place your hands on the clubs.
How poor address position affects your swing.
Join Mel Sole and Chris Marsh for this comprehensive examination of proper address position and posture. Mel touches on knee and arm positions, alignment and ball position.