Breaking Into the Game: Juniors (2020)
Season 1
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.
Released June 15, 2020
Episode 42 min
2+
Keywords: tmdb.golf, tmdb.teaching, tmdb.rory
Network: Golf Channel
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Trailer
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.
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S1E2 - Hole 1: Philosophy
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.
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S1E3 - Hole 2: Right Size for Everything
Michael Bannon reveals the keys to a proper club fitting and the other preparations you should make for a junior breaking into the game.
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S1E4 - Hole 3: Work Backwards from the Green
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.
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S1E5 - Hole 4 (Part 1): Putting is Easy, Learn to Love It
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.
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S1E6 - Hole 4 (Part 2): Gate Drill
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.
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S1E7 - Hole 4 (Part 3): Team Putting Game
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.
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S1E8 - Hole 4 (Part 4): Edge of Green Drill
Practice speed control by eliminating the hole from the equation, using the edge of the green instead.
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S1E9 - Hole 5 (Part 1): Chip When You Can't Putt, Pitch When You Can't Chip
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.
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S1E10 - Hole 5 (Part 2): Pitching
Michael Bannon demonstrates the proper setup and technique for pitch shots around the green.
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S1E11 - Hole 6: Hit the Sand, It's A Big Target
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.
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S1E12 - Hole 7 (Part 1): Speed is the New Straight
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.
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S1E13 - Hole 7 (Part 2): Introduce the Club
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.
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S1E14 - Hole 7 (Part 3): Controlling the Club
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.
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S1E15 - Hole 7 (Part 4): Creating Speed in the Swing
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!
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S1E16 - Hole 8: Set Hurdles, Not High Jumps
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.
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S1E17 - Hole 9: Course is the Best Teacher
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.
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Network: Golf Channel
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 714 min.
Released: June 15, 2020
Last Air Date: June 15, 2020, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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