School of Golf

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  • 2011
  • 10 Seasons
  • 7.4  (8)

School of Golf is an informative and entertaining golf show that aired on Golf Channel from 2011 to 2018. The show featured renowned PGA professional Martin Hall as the teacher and host, alongside co-hosts Kraig Kann and Holly Sonders. The show's primary focus was to provide golfers of all levels with helpful tips, drills, and insights to improve their game. The show's format was a combination of studio segments and on-course lessons, offering viewers an engaging mix of instruction and entertainment.

Each episode focused on a particular aspect of the game, such as putting, driving, or the mental side of golf. Martin Hall led the instruction, sharing his vast knowledge and expertise on various techniques, strategies, and equipment that could help golfers of all skill levels.

The studio segments featured Martin Hall breaking down golf swings and drills, often using slow-motion analysis to illustrate the mechanics of the perfect swing. The co-hosts, Kraig Kann and Holly Sonders, added their perspectives, asking probing questions and providing insights from their own experiences as golfers.

On occasion, the show featured guests from the golfing world, including other PGA professionals and even celebrities who enjoyed playing the game. These guests added to the show's entertainment factor and offered viewers a unique perspective on the sport.

What set School of Golf apart from other golf shows was its emphasis on interaction with the audience. The show would often feature Martin Hall answering questions from viewers, either via email or social media. These interactions not only helped golfers better understand the game, but also created a sense of community among fans of the show.

In addition to the main content, School of Golf also featured supplementary segments such as "After School", where Martin Hall and Holly Sonders would answer viewer questions that did not make it onto the main show. Another segment, "Extra Credit," would offer even more in-depth instruction on various golf techniques and drills.

Overall, School of Golf was a fantastic resource for golfers of all levels, offering expert instruction, helpful tips, and engaging entertainment. Martin Hall's expert knowledge, combined with the dynamic co-hosts and interactive format, made the show a standout in the world of golf programming.

School of Golf is a series that is currently running and has 10 seasons (146 episodes). The series first aired on January 25, 2011.

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Chapter 19: Putting Pointers
19. Chapter 19: Putting Pointers
September 22, 2020
Martin Hall teaches the putting pointers used by the best players in the world. Martin reveals how improve on the green with a credit card and a coin; a distance control tip from Ben Crenshaw; a direction drill from Henrik Stenson.
Chapter 18: U.S. Open Special
18. Chapter 18: U.S. Open Special
September 8, 2020
Instructor Martin Hall provides tips and drills utilizing an in-studio golf simulator.
Chapter 17: Around the Green
17. Chapter 17: Around the Green
September 1, 2020
Instructor Martin Hall provides tips and drills utilizing an in-studio golf simulator.
Home School: Wedge Work
16. Home School: Wedge Work
June 2, 2020
Martin Hall goes inside his actual home to show how to improve wedge play with household items such as a coat hanger, piece of rope and a model airplane. Martin also reveals how as little as $5 will help flight mid-range wedge shots like the pros.
Home School: Martin's Mentors
15. Home School: Martin's Mentors
May 26, 2020
Martin Hall pays tribute to his greatest teaching mentors by sharing their wisdom; what Jim Flick taught Martin and Jack Nicklaus about the setup; Martin shares the best drills he learned working with John Jacobs and others.
Home School: Indoor Practice
14. Home School: Indoor Practice
May 19, 2020
Martin Hall goes inside his actual home to reveal how to practice all areas of the game indoors, utilizing household items such as a chair, bottle cap, and ruler. Martin also shares advice from one of golf's top mental coaches.
Chapter 13: Become a Shotmaker
13. Chapter 13: Become a Shotmaker
July 7, 2020
Martin Hall hits the practice tee at Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Orlando to teach his 5 Ps of shot shaping, with pre-swing fundamentals, drills using props from a toolbox, and a visual practice station to improve hitting draws and fades.
Chapter 12: Improve Your Approach
12. Chapter 12: Improve Your Approach
June 30, 2020
Martin Hall hits the range at Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Orlando to teach how to stick approach shots. Also, Martin shares a ball striking drill used by Annika Sorenstam, teaches ways to improve balance, and reveals why wrinkles are good.
Chapter 11: Maximum Drive
11. Chapter 11: Maximum Drive
June 23, 2020
Martin Hall hits the range at Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Orlando and teaches how to maximize distance and accuracy with the driver. Learn a backswing tip used by Jack Nicklaus and a simple solution for center face contact.
Chapter 10: Teamwork
10. Chapter 10: Teamwork
April 21, 2020
Martin Hall and Nikki B team up to reveal what to learn from some of golf's other great teams; Davis Love shares a favorite drill he learned from his father; the ball striking breakthrough Bernhard Langer made with his long-time coach.
Chapter 8: Stop the Slice
8. Chapter 8: Stop the Slice
March 24, 2020
Martin Hall and Nikki B teach the setup and swing keys for stopping the slice. Learn how to drive for show and dough with drills involving a wallet and a dollar bill. Martin also uses the Wall of Learning to improve the backswing and downswing.
Chapter 7: Practice Like the Pros
7. Chapter 7: Practice Like the Pros
March 17, 2020
The School of Golf offers tips and tricks on how to improve your golfing game. Here, all the ways to make sure you can practice like a pro.
Chapter 6: Make More Putts
6. Chapter 6: Make More Putts
March 3, 2020
"Make More Putts" Martin Hall and Blair O'Neal teach the key fundamentals and drills needed to make more putts. They head to the iconic island green at TPC Sawgrass for a lesson.
Chapter 5: Sharpen Your Irons
5. Chapter 5: Sharpen Your Irons
February 25, 2020
Instructor Martin Hall provides tips and drills utilizing an in-studio golf simulator.
Chapter 4: Chip It Close
4. Chapter 4: Chip It Close
February 18, 2020
Martin Hall and Blair O'Neal teach how to chip it close and save strokes around the green. Martin reveals the short game secrets he picked up working alongside Masters champions Seve Ballesteros, Phil Mickelson, and Raymond Floyd.
Chapter 3: Drive Time
3. Chapter 3: Drive Time
February 11, 2020
Martin Hall and Blair O'Neal teach the setup and swing keys to driving it longer and straighter; Martin reveals how to add more power just by changing your grip; a swing tip from Annika Sorenstam; a lesson on how archery can improve your driving.
Chapter 2: Iconic Shots
2. Chapter 2: Iconic Shots
February 4, 2020
How to make solid contact with long irons like Jack Nicklaus in the 1972 U.S. Open, stick wedges like Tiger Woods in the 2000 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and crush fairway woods like Gary Woodland in the 2019 U.S.Open.
Chapter 1: Hot Start
1. Chapter 1: Hot Start
January 28, 2020
"Hot Start" Martin Hall and Blair O'Neal will teach how to get the 2020 golf season off to a hot start. Featuring a unique lesson from Tiger Woods and how the Super Bowl can help your game.
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Where to Watch School of Golf
School of Golf is available for streaming on the Golf Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch School of Golf on demand at and Golf Channel.
  • Premiere Date
    January 25, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (8)