Martin Hall, Director of Instruction at The Club at Ibis in Florida and the 2008 PGA Teacher of the Year, hosted the show “School of Golf” for fifteen years. Here is a summary of his career, his awards, and his video lessons.
Who is Martin Hall?
Martin Hall is a golf instructor and Master Professional with the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland, based in the United States. He is the head of the professional instructors at The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, Florida.
He is known to the general public for “School of Golf,” his show on the Golf Channel and later on GolfPass, and he regularly interviews top PGA Tour champions in instructional videos filmed with them.
Martin Hall's Journey: From the European Tour to Coaching
The player
Martin Hall turned pro in 1975. He played on the European Tour, then shifted his career to teaching the game he loves, first in England and then in the United States.
The Teacher at Ibis
Since 1997, he has been the head instructor at The Club at Ibis in Florida. He has received numerous awards for his teaching, including the PGA of America National Teacher of the Year award in 2008. He is listed among Golf Magazine’s Top 100 and in Golf Digest’s ranking of the best instructors.
School of Golf
Selected by the Golf Channel following a national competition for golf instructors, he launched “School of Golf” in 2011. The show ran for fifteen years on the Golf Channel and later on GolfPass. He regularly interviews top PGA Tour champions on the show and produces instructional videos with them.
Martin Hall's Career
| Field | Landmark |
|---|---|
| Player | A professional since 1975, he has played on the European Tour |
| Current Position | Director of Education at The Club at Ibis, West Palm Beach (since 1997) |
| National Award | PGA of America National Teacher of the Year (2008) |
| Title | PGA of Great Britain and Ireland Professional Master's Degree |
| Rankings | Golf Magazine's Top 100, Golf Digest's Ranking of the Best Golf Instructors |
| Television | “School of Golf” on the Golf Channel and later on GolfPass (2011–2026) |
Martin Hall's Method on Video
Martin Hall likes to use champions as examples to illustrate his principles. In his lesson on Tiger Woods' Two Tips for Putting, he explains that Tiger first reads the second half of the putt: that’s where the ball slows down as it approaches the hole, so it’s the slope of that area that has the greatest influence on its path.
His other lessons emphasize simple fundamentals: a compact swing to start with, a shorter, faster swing to generate spin, and a properly aligned clubface to ensure proper alignment.
Martin Hall's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- Swing (Swing and Swing Plane, Spin (create a…)): Start Playing Golf with Compact Swings (Beginners), Use a shorter, faster swing to put spin on the ball.
- Alignment (Alignment, Address posture): The clubface is essential for alignment.
- Putting (Putting): Tiger Woods' Two Tips for Putting.
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FAQ About Martin Hall
Who is Martin Hall?
Martin Hall is a golf instructor, a Master Professional with the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland, the 2008 PGA Teacher of the Year, and the host of the show *School of Golf*.
Where does Martin Hall teach?
He has been the head instructor at The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, Florida, since 1997.
What awards has Martin Hall received?
He was named PGA of America National Teacher of the Year in 2008 and is listed among Golf Magazine's Top 100 and Golf Digest's best instructors.
What lessons by Martin Hall can be found on Best Golf Tips?
Four lessons: the compact swing for beginners, the short, fast swing for spin, aligning the clubface, and Tiger Woods’ two tips for putting.
