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On the Mark Golf Podcast

Mark Immelmanmarkimmelman.com
Mark Immelman, golf broadcaster, acclaimed instructor, and former college coach, delivers top insights to improve your golf game. He interviews PGA Tour Players, swing coaches, caddies, fitness and mental coaches, equipment gurus, and more, giving listeners inside the ropes access to the very best minds in golf.
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Episodes

Grant Waite on Understanding Ball-Flight and Your Own Golf Swing

Grant Waite (New Zealand) is a PGA TOUR winner and now a leading mind in the the field of golf instruction. Waite brings his PGA TOUR experience to golf instruction and shares his wisdom and approach to understanding yourself, your golf swing tendencies, the golf-ball flight and Launch Monitor data to make minor adjustments in order to improve your ball-striking and consistency.

Jan 23, 201853 minSeason 3Ep. 207

Peter Arnott Examines The Science of Learning and How to Improve Your Golf Scores

Peter Arnott (Scotland) has coached golfers of all levels from complete beginners to European Tour Professionals. He also advises and mentors coaches all over the world on effective practice and technique changes. He joins us to talk about the "Science of Learning" and how you can prepare and practice with a view to playing better and lowering your golf score.

Jan 19, 201845 minSeason 3Ep. 206

Brendan Steele Discusses his Path to the PGA TOUR and How He Plays the Game

Brendan Steele is a 3-time winner on the PGA TOUR and a leading talent in the game. Throughout his career he is stuck to his style of play and has parlayed that into much success. He shares how he managed to do so and he advises how you can remain true to yourself and play your game. Brendan also embellishes on how to develop a wide arsenal of shots and shot trajectories, and he shares how he navigated a change in putting styles from "Anchored" to "Conventional" with success.

Jan 12, 201847 minSeason 3Ep. 205

Rob Bolton (PGATOUR.com) Talks Fantasy Golf

Rob Bolton is an expert in the field of Fantasy Sports and Fantasy Gaming. Among other duties he is the Fantasy Expert for PGATOUR.com. He joins "On the Mark" to discuss Fantasy Golf and the appropriate strategies involved for success in any league. He also talks about players and events on The PGA TOUR calendar and he makes recommendations for the 2018 season.

Jan 08, 201855 minSeason 3Ep. 204

Zach Johnson on How He Plays Golf and What You can Learn from His Approach

Zach Johnson is a 12-time winner on the PGA TOUR. He is also a 2-time Major Champion with wins at The 2007 Masters and The 2015 Open Championship at St. Andrews. He joins "On the Mark" to discuss his wins, his approach to his technique and how he plays the game. He also shares the lessons he has learned throughout his career and in so doing advises you on how to score better and get the most out of your golf.

Jan 04, 201841 minSeason 3Ep. 203

Teryn Schaefer Joins Mark Immelman to Review the 2016/'17 PGA TOUR Season

Teryn Schaefer is the on-camera host for a number of PGA TOUR shows including "The Takeaway" and "Trending on TOUR". She also covers the majority of the PGA TOUR events as a reporter and insider and she joins our podcast to recap and share her experiences and thoughts on the 2016/'17 season.

Dec 30, 201742 minSeason 2Ep. 202

Golf Tips from On The Mark's Top Ten Podcasts in 2017

'On the Mark' assembled and ranked our 'Top Ten Podcasts in 2017' (by download totals). We selected a helpful golf tip, from each podcast, that is guaranteed to help you to better insight and understanding so that you can be equipped to play better golf. The tips included come from: Joe Mayo, Steve Stricker, Scott Fawcett, Dr. Bob Rotella, Dr. Kapil Gupta, Pete Cowan, Jeff Leishman, Brandel Chamblee, Dr. Rob Bell and Hunter Brown. Tips include everything from Developing and Improving Mental Acum...

Dec 28, 201756 minSeason 2Ep. 201

Sergio Garcia on Golf and How He Plays the Game

Sergio Garcia is one of the great golfers in the world's game. Winner of more than 32 events worldwide, including The 2008 PLAYERS and the 2017 Masters, Garcia has always played his game and 'swung his swing'. He joins our 200th podcast to talk about his approach to the game, some of his Major Championship 'close-calls' (including the 1999 PGA Championship and the 2007 Open Championship), his thoughts on the mental and emotional approach to competitive golf and how he improved his putting. Sergi...

Dec 22, 201746 minSeason 2Ep. 200

Tony Finau on Golf, Athleticism and Driving for Power and Accuracy

Tony Finau is a rising star on The PGA TOUR. Known for his prodigious power off the tee, he also plays with game with deft touch and feel and he shares how he plays golf and the lessons you can learn from him. Tony talks about how he learned the game, how to play with athleticism, and how he approaches his craft and play from tee through green.

Dec 19, 201740 minSeason 2Ep. 199

Mike Carroll (TPI Cert) Discusses His 'Five Pillars of Golf Fitness' for Better Golf

Mike Carroll is a TPI Certified Trainer and Golf Fitness Professional. He is also a Strength and Conditioning expert degreed in Sports and Exercise Science. Mike joins 'On the Mark' to discuss his 'Five Pillars of Better Golf Fitness' for Better Golf. He also addresses issues like lower back pain and injury, and the value of proper athletic posture and how it can benefit the golf swing and the golfer's ability to shallow the shaft on the downswing.

Dec 15, 201745 minSeason 2Ep. 198

Robert Rock with Lessons from Inside the Ropes on The European Tour

Robert Rock is better known as a 2-time winner on The European Tour, but he is also a top-flight golf instructor and heads up the Robert Rock Academy. He joins 'On the Mark' to share his experiences from playing, and winning, at the highest of levels. He also talks golf instruction and shares his impressions of the golf swing, putting, and playing under pressure. Robert reminisces about playing with, and beating Tiger Woods, in the final round of The 2012 HSBC Abu Dhabi Golf Championship....

Dec 12, 201751 minSeason 2Ep. 197

Jon Sinclair Discusses the Brain and Body Relationship in Golf

Jon Sinclair is one of only three Master GolfPsych Instructors in the world. He played professionally for 7 years and has been teaching golf for 15 years plus. He is an expert in the area of 3D Swing Analysis, Swing Mechanics, the Mental Game and Trackman. In this podcast he talks in-depth about various personality traits for learning. He also delves into the mind-body relationship as it pertains to playing golf. He packages that all together to help you to understand an effective mental approac...

Dec 07, 201751 minSeason 2Ep. 196

Robbie Failes Shares an Approach to Becoming a Mastermind of Your Golf Skills

Robbie Failes is an up-and-coming young golf instructor who has learned from some of the best in the game like Jason Sutton. He joins the podcast to share a step-by-step approach to becoming the mastermind of your own golf skills. Robbie speaks at length about (Swing Arc) Low Point Control and (Club) Face Control. He also touches on subjects like Sweet-Spot Path Control and the D-Plane of the swing. Robbie also shares thoughts on approaches to improving each of those elements to help you to bett...

Dec 06, 201748 minSeason 2Ep. 195

Steve Dahlby with PGA TOUR Advice to Help Your Game

Steve Dahlby has long been one of the foremost golf instructors on the PGA TOUR. He has worked alongside some of the best minds in instruction and has parlayed that experience into his own effective and easy-to-understand approach to the game. Steve shares golf tips to help you, lessons you can learn from some of his PGA TOUR clients, and he also talks about lessons he has learned as a golf instructor on the PGA TOUR and what you can learn from those experiences.

Dec 03, 201747 minSeason 2Ep. 194

Notah Begay with a Tiger Woods Update Prior to the 2017 Hero World Challenge

Notah Begay III is a PGA TOUR winner and a leading TV announcer and analyst. He is also a long-time friend of Tiger Woods and Notah joins our podcast to share an insider take on Tiger as he embarks on his return to competition on the PGA TOUR at the 2017 Hero World Challenge.

Nov 28, 201723 minSeason 2Ep. 193

2017 World Long-Drive Champion Justin James Talks Power and Exercise

Justin James (2017 Volvik World Long-Drive Champion) goes in-depth on how to gain more power off the tee. He explains his approach to swinging the Driver more consistently to improve ball-striking and launch conditions in order to fly the golf ball farther. He also talks at-length about physical fitness and delves into his approach to better athletic and physical conditioning. He shares golf swing tips as well as work-out (gym) advice to help you gain more speed and power.

Nov 27, 201749 minSeason 2Ep. 191

Anirban Lahiri Opens Up with His Thoughts on Golf and How He Plays the Game

Anirban Lahiri (India) is one of the rising stars in international professional golf. He joins the podcast to talk at length about his thoughts on how to play the game and swing the golf club efficiently and successfully. Lahiri also delves into the topic of meditation for spiritual and mental poise and acumen, and he shares personal anecdotes and to that end. Anirban also shares his experiences as a two-time member of the International President's Cup Team and he unpacks lessons he learned ment...

Nov 21, 201744 minSeason 2Ep. 191

Hugh Marr Shares Inside-the-Ropes Insights for an Improved Approach to Golf

Hugh Marr is widely regarded as one of the world's leading golf coaches. He has guided a number of players to PGA TOUR and European Tour success and he brings his inside-the-ropes experience and insight to help you better understand golf in terms of success and failure. Hugh unpacks his holistic approach to coaching and he talks about the true nature of golf and constructive management of expectations with regard to scoring and competition. He uses European Tour stars like Thorbjorn Olesen to il...

Nov 18, 201751 minSeason 2Ep. 190

Vince Prather on Proper Focus, Discipline and Keeping Golf in Perspective for Success

Vince Prather is a retired member of the US Marine Corps and a respected PGA professional. He joins our podcast to talk about his approach to golf and teaching the game. Vince addresses the mercurial nature of golf and how to keep it in proper perspective. He talks at length about the ability and mindset required to handle adversity and shares lessons he learned as a Marine Team Leader to help you adjust to the ever-changing nature of golf. Vince also recommends worthwhile practice and play and ...

Nov 16, 201747 minSeason 2Ep. 189

Patton Kizzire on How He Plays Golf and Lessons You can Learn from his Game

Patton Kizzire was the 2015 Web.com Tour Player of the Year and he recently collected his maiden PGA TOUR victory at the 2017 OHL Classic at Mayakoba. He talks about his battle against Rickie Fowler in the final round and walks you through things you can learn from their play. Patton also talks about his technique and what you can learn from watching him play. He also shares experiences from his time on the Mini-Tours and the lessons he learned in his ascent through the professional ranks....

Nov 14, 201733 minSeason 2Ep. 188

Bobby Clampett on Golf and "The Impact Zone" - That Moment of Truth

Bobby Clampett has been a leader in every arena of golf in which he has participated. A leading collegian, a PGA TOUR winner, a foremost Television Broadcaster and now a leading instructor, Bobby shares his experiences and observations on the golf swing and his approach to instruction. Bobby talks about his experiences with Ben Doyle and "The Golf Machine". He also delves into his approach, "The Impact Zone" and shares tips to help you improve the 'Moment of Truth" at impact. Bobby also shares a...

Nov 11, 201759 minSeason 2Ep. 187

Geoff Ogilvy with His Take on the Golf Swing and Golf Instruction

Geoff Ogilvy (Australia) has won 8 times on the PGA TOUR, including the 2006 US Open and 3 WGC events. He is one of the deep thinkers on the PGA TOUR and he joins "On the Mark" to share his thoughts on golf instruction and the golf swing. He opines on many golf swing factors and illustrates his points by using relevant examples like Tiger Woods, Fred Couples and Rory McIlroy. He also shares personal anecdotes and in so doing offers advice to help you to develop a sound and constructive approach ...

Nov 08, 201757 minSeason 2Ep. 186

George Gankas Breaks Down His Approach to the Golf Swing

George Gankas is one of the leading young minds in golf instruction. He joins Mark Immelman to break down his philosophy on the golf swing. George goes in-depth on elements in the swing such as the Pivot, Ground Force Reaction, Hand-Path and Clubface Control. He also shares tips and drills to help you to improve those and he explains his golf swing research referencing such great as Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones and Sam Snead.

Nov 04, 201751 minSeason 2Ep. 185

Jon Sherman Uses PGA TOUR Statistics to Help You to Improved Course-Management

Jon Sherman is the originator of the website, practical-golf.com and he is a faithful member of the "On the Mark" tribe. Sherman adopts a no-frills, honest approach to helping people improve their golf and enjoy the game more. In this podcast he highlights the real truth behind a few statistical categories on the PGA TOUR and how smart consideration of the stats can help you manage your expectations which can lead to enhanced course-management decisions. Among the topics Jon addresses are: Recov...

Nov 01, 201748 minSeason 2Ep. 184

Lucas Wald with Insights on How to Swing Like a Golf Legend

Lucas Wald is a former Touring Golf Professional and now one of the leading golf instructors on the PGA TOUR and in the game. He shares his research on the "Greats of the Game" in this podcast to help you to learn the key elements they had in common and employed as they swung the golf club. Lucas talk at length about golfers like Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, John Daly and highlights aspects you can learn from these great golfers.

Oct 30, 201747 minSeason 2Ep. 183

Ben Shear Shares Insights to Help You Gain "The Golfer's Edge"

Ben Shear is one of the most sought-after minds in the field of Strength, Stability, Mobility, Flexibility and Physical Well-Being. He joins our podcast to talk at length about good posture (both in life and in the golf swing) and how it can help to improve the golf swing. He also talks about stability and mobility in the golf swing and shares ideas on how you can improve yours. Ben also talks at length about core strength, it's value in the golf swing, and exercises you can do to improve your c...

Oct 27, 201742 minSeason 2Ep. 182

Jim McLean Shares his Knowledge and Experiences in Competitive Golf

Jim McLean is perennially one of the leading (and most respected) instructors in the game. He has taught PGA TOUR players, LPGA TOUR players, Major Champions and he has played the game at the highest of levels. Jim joins "On the Mark" to share anecdotes from greats such as Jackie Burke, Ken Venturi, Bruce Lietzke and Christie Kerr. He talks at length about his approach to teaching and playing the game and he shares golf swing and mental tips to help you play better under pressure. He also discus...

Oct 25, 201740 minSeason 2Ep. 181

Mike Bender on The Golf Swing and Launch Angle, Trajectory and Spin Control

Mike Bender is a former PGA TOUR professional and one of the leading golf instructors in the game. He joins "On the Mark" to discuss his philosophy and approach to the golf swing and the use of training aids and proper practice. He shares anecdotes from his work on the PGA TOUR including tips from his most notable client, The Masters and The Open champion, Zach Johnson. He also shares his take on Launch Angle, Trajectory and Spin Control that can help you hit wedges like Johnson.

Oct 19, 201738 minSeason 2Ep. 180

Webb Simpson on Success in Life, Golf and his 2012 US Open Victory

Webb Simpson is a four-time winner on the PGA TOUR (including the 2012 US Open at The Olympic Club). He talks about his wins including the US Open and highlights events and lessons that can help you to shoot better scores. He also talks at length about how he navigated the 2016 "Anchored Putting" ban and shares thoughts on success on the greens. Webb further talks about the use of statistics for improvement, pre-shot routines, communication and resiliency and how those intangibles have an impact...

Oct 17, 201742 minSeason 2Ep. 179

Boyd Summerhays on How to Swing Your Unique Swing to Play Better from Tee to Green

Boyd Summerhays comes from a prolific golf family and he had a successful golf career as an Amateur, NCAA Collegian and Professional on the Web.com and PGA TOURs. He parlayed all of his playing experience into a highly successful career as a golf instructor to both amateurs and professionals. Boyd joins our podcast to share his experiences and his insights to help you to better technique and better play from tee to green to lower your scores. Summerhays also shares lessons you can learn from som...

Oct 11, 201743 minSeason 2Ep. 178
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