ORLANDO, Fla. – Renowned teacher Jim McLean, one of the greatest golf instructors of the modern era who pioneered the use of video for golf instruction, will share knowledge gained from more than 30 years teaching some of the best golfers in the world in the next presentation of
Golf’s Top Instructors, streaming today exclusively on NBC Sports Next’s GolfPass via its website, app and connected devices.
Host Devan Bonebrake, who also hosts the popular The Golf Fix series on GolfPass and who is a former McLean apprentice, will help McLean tap into his vault of tips that has helped thousands of golfers, from everyday players to major champions, including Ben Crenshaw, Keegan Bradley, Cristie Kerr, Lexi Thompson, and Gary Woodland.
All 10 segments of Golf’s Top Instructors are available immediately and cover the entire swing sequence for both the long and short game. The series will utilize GolfPass’ full arsenal of graphic elements to illustrate and accentuate McLean’s instruction, making each episode more entertaining. All segments were produced on location at the Jim McLean Golf School at The Biltmore in Coral Gables, Fla.
GOLFPASS HELPS GOLFERS PLAY MORE AND BETTER GOLF: GolfPass offers a vast instructional library featuring more than 4,500 video titles, including
Ask Rory,
The Golf Fix,
The Next Shot, School of Golf, and
The Swing Gym, hosted by top instructors like Devan Bonebrake, Martin Hall, Chris Como and Nathalie Sheehan, as well as golf fitness expert Don Saladino. GolfPass also offers a selection of lifestyle content available exclusively as part of a GolfPass membership, including shows like
The Conor Moore Show,
Home Course Advantage,
My Roots,
My Daily Routine, and more. Developed in partnership between global golf superstar Rory McIlroy and NBC Sports Next – the innovation and technology division of NBC Sports –
GolfPass is designed for today’s golfer and is the only digital golf membership that delivers exclusive content and comprehensive tee-time benefits designed to help every type of golfer – from beginner to expert – play more and better golf. A GolfPass membership is available in North America at
GolfPass.com, in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland at
GolfPass.co.uk, and in Australia at
www.GolfPass.com.au. The GolfPass membership also is available via connected TV, iOS and Android apps.
About NBC Sports Next
NBC Sports Next is a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within Golf and Youth & Recreational Sports. Known for its sports technology product innovation, NBC Sports Next equips more than 30 million players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including
SportsEngine, an industry leader in youth sports club, league and team management technology and youth sports editorial content;
SportsEngine Play, a first-of-its-kind subscription streaming service for capturing and viewing live and on-demand video of youth and amateur sporting events, and offering the industry’s most comprehensive collection of player development and training content;
GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology and services; and
GolfPass, the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, coaching, tips and other benefits. NBC Sports Next is fueled by its mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology to provide the ultimate in immersive experiences.
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