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Golf Channel 2020 1 season 17 eps TV-G Ended

Breaking Into the Game: Juniors

2020 1 season 17 eps TV-G

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Season 1

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Season 1

S1 · E1 · Jun 15, 2020

Trailer Episode 1

Join Michael Bannon, longtime coach to Rory McIlroy, as he helps juniors improve their play while enjoying the learning process. Each segment in the series features valuable tips and advice, and there is a special appearance by Rory as well.

4 min

S1 · E2 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 1: Philosophy Episode 2

Michael Bannon discusses the benefits of getting juniors involved with golf and shares his teaching philosophy. Rory McIlroy joins to reveal how Bannon’s coaching was instrumental when breaking into the game.

3 min

S1 · E3 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 2: Right Size for Everything Episode 3

Michael Bannon reveals the keys to a proper club fitting and the other preparations you should make for a junior breaking into the game.

3 min

S1 · E4 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 3: Work Backwards from the Green Episode 4

In Hole 3, Michael Bannon teaches the basic fundamentals of striking a golf ball and reveals why it’s important to learn the game from the green back to the tee.

3 min

S1 · E5 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 4 (Part 1): Putting is Easy, Learn to Love It Episode 5

In Hole 4, Michael Bannon reveals the setup and putting stroke keys for juniors breaking into the game. Don't over-complicate it early on, just focus on the fundamentals and having fun.

1 min

S1 · E6 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 4 (Part 2): Gate Drill Episode 6

The Gate Drill is a great way to practice starting putts on the correct line. Have friendly competitions to improve your putting while having fun.

S1 · E7 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 4 (Part 3): Team Putting Game Episode 7

Michael Bannon explains a 9-hole putting game that can be played on the putting green. Choose different types of putts and get a feel for putting in a competitive setting.

1 min

S1 · E8 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 4 (Part 4): Edge of Green Drill Episode 8

Practice speed control by eliminating the hole from the equation, using the edge of the green instead.

3 min

S1 · E9 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 5 (Part 1): Chip When You Can't Putt, Pitch When You Can't Chip Episode 9

In Hole 5 of Breaking Into The Game, Michael Bannon teaches the low bump & run and high pitch, then helps your junior develop a plan for when to use each shot.

2 min

S1 · E10 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 5 (Part 2): Pitching Episode 10

Michael Bannon demonstrates the proper setup and technique for pitch shots around the green.

2 min

S1 · E11 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 6: Hit the Sand, It's A Big Target Episode 11

Michael Bannon shares why juniors breaking into the game should practice bunker shots without a ball and reveals why a buried lie isn’t always a bad thing.

2 min

S1 · E12 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 7 (Part 1): Speed is the New Straight Episode 12

In Hole 7, Michael Bannon teaches setup fundamentals. Start without the club and focus on establishing proper alignment and learning how to rotate the body.

4 min

S1 · E13 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 7 (Part 2): Introduce the Club Episode 13

Michael Bannon introduces the club, starting with the all-important grip. He shows the three different ways to grip the club and shares a story about Rory changing his as a junior.

5 min

S1 · E14 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 7 (Part 3): Controlling the Club Episode 14

In this part, Michael Bannon breaks down how to slowly work your way up to making a full swing, while focusing on rhythm and tempo.

3 min

S1 · E15 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 7 (Part 4): Creating Speed in the Swing Episode 15

Michael Bannon reveals how a smooth takeaway will help generate speed. Swing speed is important and it’s easier to develop when your young, so don’t be afraid to grip it and rip it!

3 min

S1 · E16 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 8: Set Hurdles, Not High Jumps Episode 16

In Hole 8, Michael Bannon discusses proper etiquette, modifying the scorecard and ways he helped make it fun on the course when Rory McIlroy was breaking into the game.

4 min

S1 · E17 · Jun 15, 2020

Hole 9: Course is the Best Teacher Episode 17

In Hole 9 of Breaking Into The Game, Michael Bannon reveals how to take your range game to the course and Rory McIlroy joins to share his best advice for junior golfers.

17 episodes in Season 1

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Michael Bannon, professional golf instructor and longtime coach to Rory McIlroy, has created this nine-hole series that will give up-and-coming junior golfers everything they need to know about playing the game well. From striking mechanics to swing speed, club selection and more, Bannon offers juniors an easy-going yet informative set of lessons that will help them have more fun each time they play. Plus, champion golfer Rory McIlroy makes a special appearance to offer tips and advice to aspiring golfers.

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Total runtime 51m · Episode length 3 min · Type Reality

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Premiered

June 15, 2020

Status

Ended

Network

Golf Channel

Country

United States

Type

Reality

Episode length

3 min

Total runtime

51m

Original language

English

Production

United States

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