Four of Martin Hall's greatest lessons as the legendary instructor takes his final bow on 'School of Golf'

For 15 years and 430 episodes, Martin Hall has helped millions of golfers improve their game as host of School of Golf. Golf Channel/GolfPass

"If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life."

Maybe it's a cliche, but the golf industry is fortunate to have a significant number of people for whom that statement is true.

And if you've watched School of Golf over the course of its 15-year, 430-episode run, you've probably gotten the sense that host and "professor" Martin Hall is one of those people. On top of an incredible base of knowledge, the enthusiasm with which he has taught golfers on TV and online for a decade and a half has been infectious, entertaining and inspiring.

This week represents Martin's last episode as School of Golf host - an episode fittingly named "Final Exam." It's a four-part best-of from the show's run so far, with Martin and co-host Blair O'Neal looking back at their favorite all-time tips and drills, the greatest guests they've welcomed to the show and all the fun they've had helping golfers play their best.

Martin's favorite tip

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Perfect putting speed

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Putting – Speed Control

Distance control on the greens might be the most underappreciated skill in golf. That makes this Season 13 putting lesson extra important.

Right or Rubbish: Best guest instructors

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Best Guests – Teacher Appreciation

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Hit a 'backwards' fade

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Tom Watson – How to Hit a fade

Tom Watson won five Open Championships because he had supreme control over his golf ball in the wind. In this tip, he shows Martin the "backwards" way he approaches hitting a fade against a crosswind, and also shares the secret to hitting short irons downwind.

Full School of Golf Countdown on Instagram

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Since Martin announced his retirement from School of Golf, we've been counting down his greatest tips on our Instagram page. Take a look at these 15 tips and let us know which are your favorites.

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