Jimmy Hanlin

Jimmy is a highly regarded PGA Golf Pro and our Director of Golf. As a golf instructor, TV and radio host, and PGA Pro, Jimmy has been able to help countless athletes across the nation to become better players. His goal? Turn everyone in the world into a scratch golfer.
- One of the most recognized PGA Teaching Professionals in the country
- 30+ years teaching experience
- 4-time Emmy award winner
- Host on ESPN radio for 24 years
- Host of two national golf TV shows in over 90 million homes
- Featured in PGA Magazine, Cleveland Crains, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and more

Get to know the pro
What’s your favorite hole on the course and why?
Hole 16 is beautiful. It requires decisions off the tee and a precise approach into a gorgeous setting.
What’s one bucket list course (outside of SW and Augusta, of course) that you’d like to play someday?
National Golf Links of America
What’s your best piece of advice for someone just starting out?
Enjoy the people around you as you learn the game. You will get better even though it feels like it’s never going to happen.
Have you ever had a hole in one?
I’ve had 6!
When did you start playing?
When I was 5.
Who inspires your golf game?
Arnold Palmer
Jimmy is the host of two national golf TV shows in over 90 million homes, 18 Holes and Swing Clinic
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