Best The Par Train A Mental Golf Show Podcasts (2025)

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#397: Be the Host Not the Hero with Chris Harrison 1:05:53

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Chris Harrison, former host of the Bachelor and 7 handicap, hops aboard the Train to help you become the host on and off the golf course. Chris might be the most confident 7 handicap we've ever interviewed (Ev and Cerm unpack why), discuss lessons he learned from Jason Day and Jon Rahm, the similarities and differences between playing Augusta Natio…

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#396: LFG - THINK MORE LIKE A PRO with Mitchell, Todd, Long, McCarron, Langley 11:19

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: Ep. 102 - Adam Long on Playing Well Through Pressure Ep. 77 - B…

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#395: It's Not Your Swing - It's Your State with Rick Sessinghaus (Morikawa's Coach) 1:00:44

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Rick Sessinghaus, longtime swing and mental coach of Collin Morikiawa, hops aboard the Train for his 4th time to help you master and manage your state. Ev and Cerm unpack what he's learned most from Morikawa that applies to all golfers, how Rick's become a better coach after coaching coaches, and so much more. Sick of sticky and gross sunscreen wit…

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#394: How to Win with Your B Game Like Scottie Scheffler (2025 PGA Championship Recap) 44:27

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Scottie Scheffler makes history once again with his 3rd major championship at Quail Hollow. But what did Scottie do that we can match in our games? What was the hidden key to his win that no one else is talking about. Hear why he didn't "dominate" the field despite winning by 5 shots. For anyone who gets off to rough starts or doesn't have their A …

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#393: From the Archives - The Untold History Behind the PGA Championship 1:04:12

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Did you know the PGA Championship started as match play? Did you know it was originally frowned upon to play golf for money and turn professional? Why is the PGA Championship the least favorite major? What would change that? Is the Wanamaker the best trophy in golf? All of this and more from the origins and untold story behind the PGA Championship.…

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#392: In Case You Missed It - April 2025 Recap of The Par Train Podcast 47:37

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of April. Here are the episodes from April: #385 - From the Archives - The Making of the Masters #387 - The Art …

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#391: Delusional Confidence and How to Harness it with the DOD King aka Carter Smith 1:10:04

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Carter Smith, aka the DOD King on Instagram and youtube, has risen to internet fame from his uncanny ability to carry the golf ball 300+ yards by hitting a driver off the deck. Carter wants to be the first person to make the PGA Tour without using tees, and frequently talks about this idea of delusional confidence. Ev and Cerm show the golf world a…

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#390: LFG - Defeat Your Demons with the World's Best Sports Psychologists with Rotella, McCabe, Parent, and Winters 9:28

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #127 - Why "Have Fun: is Awful Advice with Sports Psychologist …

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#389: Replay Rate - The Course Management System Tour Pros Swear By with Scott Fawcett 1:09:54

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Scott Fawcett, founder of Decade Golf, hopped aboard the Train back in 2021, and Ev and Cerm thought we all needed a refresher. One of our most popular episodes, the Decade course management system is one of the fastest ways to lower your handicap (and increase your enjoyment) without changing your swing. Enjoy! Ev had been lying to himself for 25 …

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#388: My Round at Augusta National with Gabby Herzig — A Blueprint for Your Next Bucket List Golf Experience 1:01:58

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Gabby Herzig won lottery. Literally and figuratively. She was selected in the media lottery to play Augusta National Golf Club a day after Rory McIlroy made history. She wrote about the full round here, but also unpacked it with Ev and Cerm today with the lens of helping you make the most out of your next bucket list golf experience. Ev had been ly…

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#387: The Art of Amnesia - Rory McIlroy's 2025 Masters Win (2025 Masters Recap) 55:45

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Wow. Just wow. Ev and Cerm hit record just minutes after Rory made history. In this special episode, they break down what happened, why it matters, and how we can all learn to master the art of amnesia when it comes to our mistakes—while holding on tight to the memory of our best shots. This one hits different. The viral mental performance shot Mag…

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#386: In Case You Missed It - March 2025 Recap of The Par Train Podcast 56:23

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of March. Here are the episodes from March: #378 - Coaching Calls - The 3 Putt Cure and the Secret to Making Eve…

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#385: From the Archives - The Making of the Masters 56:50

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Did you know The Masters wasn't an immediate success? Did you know Augusta National barely survived the Great Depression? How did the green jacket come to be? Why do they call it Amen Corner? Who was Bobby Jones right-hand man that may be more responsible for the Masters than Bobby Jones himself? Ev and Cerm open the archives for a different episod…

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#384: LFG - MAJOR WINNING SECRETS with Singer and Cermak 6:47

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset before your next big round, range session, or whatever you're on your way to. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #248 - Play Big L…

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#383: Why Golfers Haven’t Improved in 50 Years—And How You Finally Can with Jim Venetos 1:16:46

2M ago1:16:46

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Jim Venetos (@jimvenetosgolf) hops aboard the Train to help Ev, Cerm, and all of you learn that maybe the modern golf swing isn't the best way to play golf well. Maybe there's a reason handicaps haven't lowered in 50+ years and Tour Pros haven't gotten better (perhaps even gotten worse?). This episode of the Par Train will challenge the status quo …

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#382: Tentative Swings Kill Scores—Here’s How to Fix It 58:57

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Debbie O'Connell, Award Winning LPGA Professional and Founder of Golf Positive hops aboard the Train to unpack and solve the round killer -- tentative swings. If you've ever stepped into a shot feeling tentative, this episode is for you. The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off…

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#381: The Two Things Rory Did at TPC Sawgrass You Can Copy - 2025 Players Championship Recap 52:55

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A rare Monday podcast release after Rory wins the 3-hole aggregate playoff at The 2025 Players Championship... unpacks maybe Rory's most "relatable" win. Rory did two essential keys to win his second Players Championship that every golfer can learn from. Want to play better under pressure or learn how to recover after a bad shot? This episode is fo…

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#380: Replay Rate - Break Free from Suckville with Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe 1:11:20

3M ago1:11:20

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We've all spent time in suckville. There's nothing worse. The question is how do we punch our tickets and break free from suckville? Dr. Bhrett McCabe (@drbhrettmccabe), Sports Psychologist on the PGA Tour for Jon Rahm, Billy Horschel, Sam Burns and many more hops aboard the train for his 3rd time and gives us the roadmap to not just find our best,…

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#379: In Case You Missed It - February 2025 Recap of The Par Train Podcast 39:42

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of February. Here are the episodes from February: #372 - A Golf Odyssey: Rediscovering the Game's Spirit and Rek…

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#378: Coaching Calls - The 3 Putt Cure and the Secret to Making Everything with Dr. Joe Parent and Karol Priscilla 59:09

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Ev met Karol Priscilla at an event recently and talked about her putting issues. She calls herself 3 putt Karol, has had 40 putts in a round, and expects to miss every putt she walks up to. Ev knew just the guy to call. The best-selling author of Zen Golf, Zen Putting, and How to Make Every Putt, Dr. Joe Parent hops aboard the Train for the first-o…

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#377: LFG - EXPECTATIONS CHANGE EVERYTHING with Rotella & Shapiro 12:36

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset before your next big round, range session, or whatever you're on your way to. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 2 following episodes: 342 - Dr. Bob R…

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#376: 20 Years of Golf Mistakes—We Made Them So You Don’t Have To 1:14:09

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Josh Alpert, California Coaching Professional 2024 Hall of Famer, and 2023 SCPA Coach of the Year, (and Ev's coach) hops aboard the Train to unpack the 20 years of mistakes Ev has made that many golfers probably make as well. Listen to this episode so you don't make the same mistakes! Want to treat yourself or a loved one with the most comfortable …

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#375: The Oldest PGA Tour Rookie in History Proves You Can Get Better with Age 1:10:56

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Gary Christian notably became a PGA Tour rookie at 40, making him one of the oldest true rookies in modern PGA Tour history. During his rookie year in 2012, he made the FedEx Cup Playoffs and was paired with Tiger Woods at The Barclays. Gary takes us through what finally got him over the hump from the mini-tours to the PGA Tour (hint: It wasn't his…

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#374: Rory Mcilroy's Secret New Formula (...that you can steal!) 51:54

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Ev and Cerm unpack Rory's secret new formula, which seems to be producing a new Rory. What did he do and say differently at the AT&T Pro Am at Pebble Beach? How does TGL factor in? How is Rory emulating Scottie Scheffler? What did Rory change about his approach that you can steal for your game? Want to play better golf in 2025? This episode is for …

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#373: In Case You Missed It - January 2025 Recap of The Par Train Podcast 44:26

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of January. Here are the episodes from January: #366 - 8 Lessons from 2024 that Will Revolutionize Your Golf Gam…

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#372: A Golf Odyssey: Rediscovering the Game’s Spirit and Rekindling Your Love for It 1:08:39

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Oliver Horovitz, author of An American Caddie at St. Andrews and esteemed travel writer, hops aboard the Train for his 4th ride to take Ev through his latest adventures: Bolivia to meet La Paz Golf Club’s Indigenous female groundskeepers, the cholitas, who live below the poverty line but play golf every Monday Japan to play Park Golf (A mix of mini…

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#371: LFG - SWING YOUR SWING with Pressfield, Adams, Mulder and Cupp 9:44

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about SWINGING YOUR SWING. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites …

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#370: Replay Rate - The Golf Data that PROVES Your Expectations Are WAY Too High with Lou Stagner 1:08:03

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Introducing a new mini-series called Replay Rate. When we take our most streamed episodes from years ago and replay them for a much-needed refresher. This episode is with Lou Stagner (@LouStagner on Twitter), the Data Lead at Arccos Golf and Assistant Coach at Princeton Golf. Lou breaks down all the crazy stats he sees from golfers like us vs. the …

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#369: What Psychedelics, Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus Have in Common (It’s Not What You Think) 56:42

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Jeg Coughlin III, Co-Host of the I Can Fly Podcast with former PGA Tour Pro Morgan Hoffman, has interviewed some of the best performers of all time with athletes like Rory Mcilroy, Jack Nicklaus, Aaron Rodgers, Lance Armstrong, Luke Donald, Rickie Fowler, and so many more. Jeg and Ev unpack what they all (and psychedelics) have in common, how vulne…

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368: In Case You Missed It - December 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast 54:01

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of December. Here are the episodes from December: #359 - The Scariest Day of My Life: Becoming a Dad and 7 Life …

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#367: Weathering the Storm - How to Bounce Back from a Nightmare Warm Up 1:13:41

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Ev and Cerm hop aboard a mental game roundtable about the nightmare start: 1. First round in 3 months 2. Playing a bucket list course 3. Shanking it on the range before the round 4. Windy, tough conditions Cerm talks through how he weathered the storm and bounced back. If you've ever had a nightmare start, this episode is for you. What if your golf…

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#366: 8 Lessons from 2024 that Will Revolutionize Your Golf Game in 2025 56:21

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Ev and Cerm sat down to share their picks for the 8 most important lessons from interviews in 2024 to revolutionize your golf game in 2025. Want to dive back into the featured episodes? See the list below. Here's to your best golf in 2025! Episodes Featured: 293 - PGA Tour Pro (and visor guy) Kelly Kraft - Go Back to Basics 296 - Finding Your "Tige…

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#365: LFG - NEW YEAR NEW GAME with Rotella, Winters, McCabe, Sessinghaus, and more 10:53

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about MAKING 2025 YOUR BEST YEAR OF GOLF with soundbites from the following popul…

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#364: Off the Course - How To Say Finally No and Create Boundaries That Set You Free Without Feeling Guilty with Joseph Nguyen 1:07:54

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Welcome to a brand new mini series called "Off the Course" where the best experts in the world help arm you with the tools to enjoy the ride off the course. Of course, we're all more than just golfers. We're bosses, employees, husbands, wives, friends, dads, moms, and more. Don't worry... these concepts can help your golf game too (Ev mentions this…

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#363: The Bounce-Back Blueprint: How to Turn the Tide with Tour Pro Travis Trace 1:05:50

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Travis Trace, Tour Pro, hops aboard the Train after making the biggest 15 footer of his life no less than a week ago. Travis had never made it passed second stage of Korn Ferry Q school until this year. So Ev and Cerm dug deep with him to help you turn the tide of whatever you struggle with -- one certain hole, down the stretch after a good front 9…

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#362: No Regrets, Just Results: Goal-Setting the Right Way for 2025 1:00:13

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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another podcast to review their 2024 goals, identify their mistakes, own up to their excuses, and identify how to set the right kind of goals in 2025 so you can do the same. 2025 is the year of the breakthrough, and this podcast is just the start! Have someone in your life that loves The Par Train and/or just needs some words…

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#361: Chipping Away - Are Golf Simulators Helping or Hurting Your Game? 42:38

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Ev and Cerm embark on a heated debate on whether golf simulators are helping or hurting your golf game. Listen to both sides of the debate and decide what side you're on! Early Black Friday Rhoback activewear sale alert! Tap this link here for 20% off before the holidays. Hurry before your sizes sell out! Want the perfect holiday gift? Go with Oluk…

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360: In Case You Missed It - November 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast 47:56

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of November. Here are the episodes from November: #353 - Coaching Calls - From an 8 to a 1 Handicap By Crafting …

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#359: The Scariest Day of My Life: Becoming a Dad and 7 Life (and golf) Lessons I’ll Never Forget 56:01

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Welcome aboard an emotional, and unusual episode of The Par Train Podcast. Co-host, Ev, became a dad two weeks ago -- the most joyous day of his life but also the scariest. Ev recounts his traumatic experience and unpacks 7 things he learned when panic set in. This episode is for all of the Dads out there that reached out to Ev having similar stori…

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#358: LFG - FIXING AMATEUR GOLF MISTAKES with Listener Questions, Winters, Singer, and Cermak 10:38

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about FIXING AMATEUR GOLF MISTAKES with soundbites from our listeners calling in …

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#357: Replay Rate - Why Golfers Are Doing Everything Backwards with Dr. Joe Parent the Author of Zen Golf 1:02:30

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Introducing a new mini series called Replay Rate. When we take our most streamed episodes from years ago and replay them for a much needed refresher. This episode with Dr. Joe Parent, author of best selling book Zen Golf (among many others), and famous for being the only mental coach to coach the #1 player on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tours with Vijay …

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#356: Mental Game Roundtable - Break Par or Pay Up: A St. Andrews Bet for the Ages 1:03:21

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Ev and Cerm recently received an unusual and fascinating e-mail from a long time listener regarding a golf bet for the ages. One 14 handicap vs. a 20 handicap. The first golfer to break par wins a free round, dinner, and drinks anywhere they want in the world. Being motivated and fueled by the bet, Ross got down from a 14 to a 0.8 index and is knoc…

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#355: Unleash Your Inner Hero: How to Build an Alter Ego to Transform Your Golf Game 1:00:32

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Presenting the podcast episode that Cerm didn't want to record. A deep dive into a wild idea. Can you tap into the magic of an alter ego? Beyonce created Sasha Fierce before she went on stage. Adele did the same. Bruce Wayne had Batman. Clark Kent had Superman. What if creating an alter ego is a tool when you're the most nervous or feel like your t…

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354: In Case You Missed It - October 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast 51:09

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of October. Here are the episodes from October: #347 - Going from Average to Elite- How to Make the Jump with Ke…

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#353: Coaching Calls - From an 8 to a 1 Handicap By Crafting a Game Plan without Swing Overhauls 1:00:57

7M ago1:00:57

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This is the first episode of the "coaching calls" mini series where Ev brings on the players he coaches on the mental game, and they unpack their work together to help your game. Thomas Fine hops aboard the Train for the first time to detail his crazy journey. Only working with Ev for a year, his goal was to go from a 8 to a 5 index. Less than a ye…

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#352: LFG - CELEBRATING THE GRIND AND COLD WEATHER with Bilas, Cupp, Singer, and Cermak 10:14

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about CELEBRATING THE GRIND AND COLD WEATHER with soundbites College Basketball L…

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#351: How to Work on Your Golf Swing and Actually Get Better (Not Worse!) 1:07:37

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Pat Cermak, the 4th Cermak brother, hops aboard the Train to school us on why he left his corporate job to teach golf. A D1 player at Toledo, now giving lessons for a living, he lives and breathes the golf swing. Endless access to range balls. Working on his game more than ever. And he's now a +4 handicap. He's actually gotten BETTER the more he's …

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#350: Mastering the Margins with Mark Immelman - The Fine Line Between Success and Failure 1:06:56

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Mark Immelman, PGA Tour broadcaster, Author, Golf Coach, Podcast Host and brother of Masters Champion Trevor Immelman hops aboard the Train to help you master the margins. What do all the pros do that no amateurs do? Why do things become so difficult after achieving your dream? Why is the US Team so dominant in the President's Cup but not in the Ry…

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#349: Overcoming Performance Pressure - Golf Tournament Tips, Scrambles, and more 52:36

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Ev and Cerm sit down to unpack their two recent scramble experiences -> One great performance and one poor performance. They dig into what led to each, how to overcome performance pressure, how to get out of your own way and so much more. **Big News: THE RHOBACK X PAR TRAIN LIMITED POLO HAS OFFICIALLY DROPPED. Tap this link for 15% off (auto applie…

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348: In Case You Missed It - September 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast 54:43

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of September. Here are the episodes from September: Ep. 340 - The Negative Effects of Not Knowing the Difference…