In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can learn from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 4 Mark revisits the 2019 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. Get insights on Course Management from Justin Rose, thoughts on off-season work from Hideki Matsuyama, Rory McIlroy's mindset for good golf, Ryan Palmer's thoughts on successfully making changes to technique, Adam Scott's ideas on putting with the flagstick in th...
Jan 28, 2019•17 min•Season 4Ep. 297
Dr Bob Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist. He holds Bachelor's and Master's Degrees (Ball State Univ.) and a Ph.D. Doctorate from the University of Virginia. Dr. Bob joins us to share insights on his "Human Being Model" approach to sports psychology and working with athletes. He also delves into elements in one of his books "Mistake-Free Golf." Among other topics he addresses Perfectionism, Pre-Shot Routines and Expectation, all in an effort to help you embrace the nature...
Jan 26, 2019•40 min•Season 4Ep. 296
Oliver Wilson is a British professional golfer and a winner on The European Tour. He is also a former European Ryder Cup Team member and he joins our podcast to share his experiences on Tour and lessons he learned in his tenure as a collegiate (Augusta University) and professional golfer. Oliver shares candid and helpful insights on how he navigated his way through a trying slump in form and confidence, and he illustrates some of the methods he employed to lift his game back to it's best. Wilson...
Jan 24, 2019•53 min•Season 4Ep. 295
In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 3 Mark revisits the 2019 Desert Classic in La Quinta, CA. Learn how to prepare/practice with a purpose a la 2018 FedEx Cup Champion, Justin Rose. Also, learn about course management from Phil Mickelson. Immelman discusses these two stars and illustrates how you can practice for improvement like Rose, and and how you, like Mickelson, can under...
Jan 21, 2019•15 min•Season 4Ep. 294
Oliver Morton is a British PGA Golf Professional who lives and works in Scotland. He is a 3D Biomechanics and Junior Development Specialist. Oliver understands the importance of Physical, Tactical, Mental, Emotional, Social and Spiritual aspects of the game and how each are paramount to performing at the your highest level. He joins our podcast to coach you to understand all of those so that you can hit the ball better, play better and score better.
Jan 19, 2019•44 min•Season 4Ep. 293
In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 2 Mark reviews the 2019 Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae CC outside of Honolulu, HI. Learn about the greenside bunker shot and how to play it successfully. Immelman discusses tournament-winner, Matt Kuchar's, bunker technique and how you can emulate it, and practice with purpose so that you can make more sand-saves and shoot lower scores....
Jan 15, 2019•12 min•Season 4Ep. 292
Richie Hunt is a researcher who analyzes and provides statistical data and predictive analytics to a number of PGA TOUR golfers. He also writes a popular blog (3Jack Golf Blog) that deals with a diverse array of subjects from The PGA TOUR. Richie joins our podcast to talk about his "2018 Pro Golf Synopsis". The "Synopsis" is a document that delves into a plethora of data and and lists insights and advice that will help and empower you to practice with purpose and improve your course management, ...
Jan 11, 2019•46 min•Season 4Ep. 291
Chuck Evans is known in the golf instruction industry as "The Teacher of Teachers." He has been teaching golf since 1970 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his tenure helping golfers of all skill levels. Chuck joins our podcast to help you get more power off the tee. He describes how speed is created, and how it is transmitted from the body into the club and eventually into the golf ball. Evans talks about Posture, Ball Position, Pivot, Sequencing, Timing, Swing Arc and Angle o...
Jan 08, 2019•44 min•Season 4Ep. 290
In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In episode 1 Mark highlights with 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions from the Plantation Course at Kapalua on the island of Maui, HI. Learn about the nature of the game of golf so that you can equip yourself for the inevitable ups-and-downs that the game presents. Immelman illustrates lessons you can learn from the play of Tournament Winner, Xander Sha...
Jan 08, 2019•12 min•Season 4Ep. 289
Dr. Mark Kovaks is a High Performance Expert, Sports Technology Consultant, Performance Physiologist, Researcher, Professor and Coach with an extensive background in training and researching elite athletes. He is an expert in optimizing performance and he joins our podcast to help you become the best version of yourself. Among many subjects he addresses: Kinematic Sequencing, Hip and Truck Movement and Loading. He also delves into Nutrition and Hydration, Strength for Golf, Mobility, Injury Prev...
Jan 03, 2019•39 min•Season 4Ep. 288
John Swantek is the 'Voice of the PGA TOUR'. He is the lead Play-by-Play Host on PGA TOUR LIVE and also the host of the 'Talk of the Tour' PGA TOUR podcast. John joins Mark Immelman to recap the 2017/2018 season in golf. Many highlights are revisited as they address, among others, Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Francesco Molinari, Bryson DeChambeau. John also talks about Brandt Snedeker's 59 at The Wyndham Championship and ...
Dec 31, 2018•38 min•Season 3Ep. 287
Luke Elvy (Australia) is a leading voice in golf broadcast. He works for CBS Sports, Sky Sports and has worked for PGA TOUR LIVE and PGA TOUR Radio. Elvy is as well-researched as anyone in the game and is thus uniquely qualified to opine on what may transpire in golf in 2019. Alongside Mark Immelman, Luke talks about Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm among other leading contenders. He also delves into the new PGA TOUR schedule, the changes in the Rules of Golf...
Dec 30, 2018•49 min•Season 3Ep. 286
Scott Hall is a leading young golf instructor who works with players of all skill levels from Major Champions (Nick Faldo) to beginner golfers. He has spent time with, and learned from, legends like Lee Trevino and leading golf teachers like Bob Toski and Chuck Cook. Scott joins the podcast to talk about repeatable golf-ball contact, a good mindset while playing golf, using creativity and pre-and post-shot routines for better scores. He references the greats of the game and how they practiced, u...
Dec 28, 2018•39 min•Season 3Ep. 284
All of the PGA professionals are using the "off-season" to improve their weaknesses and get their games ready for the new year. You should, and can, do so too. Rob McGill (Nashville TN) is a PGA professional and a bright mind in the golf instruction ranks. He joins "On the Mark" to share his thoughts on what you can do during this time of the year to address your weaknesses and turn them into strengths. Use your off-season productively and improve your golf-swing and your ball-striking with some...
Dec 22, 2018•45 min•Season 3Ep. 284
Steve Buzza is a leading global Golf Instructor and a Golf Digest (United States) "Best Teacher Under 40" He is widely researched and experienced and brings his knowledge of Biomechanics, Golf Swing Technique and his experiences as a PGA Golf Professional to our podcast to help you understand the golf swing and how it works. Steve addresses many elements including Functional Variability to help you figure out how your golf swing operates. He shares insights, drills and ideas so that you can get ...
Dec 19, 2018•50 min•Season 3Ep. 282
Russell Henley is a multiple winner on The PGA TOUR and Web.com Tour. He holds the distinct honor of being the first (and to date) only player to win his first event (The Sony Open in Hawaii) on The PGA TOUR. Russell joins our podcast to talk about how he plays the game and how you can improve the way you play. He talks about improved Wedge play and practice, Course Management, the mindset to shooting low scores and how to find more fairways off the tee. Russell also lets you into practice drill...
Dec 13, 2018•34 min•Season 3Ep. 282
Thomas Pagel joined the USGA in 2011. He is responsible for the oversight of all Rules-related functions for the organization. As part of his role, Thomas serves as the lead staff member on the Rules of Golf Committee and works closely with the R&A and the Joint Rules of Golf Committee to write and interpret a single set of Rules for use by golfers throughout the world. Thomas joins our podcast to help you understand and navigate (and implement) your way through all of the major Rules of Gol...
Dec 10, 2018•34 min•Season 3Ep. 281
Mark Immelman is the Director of Golf at Columbus State University and a leading global Golf Instructor who has coached/taught tournament-winners on The PGA TOUR, The European Tour and the LPGA Tour. He is also a Golf Announcer for CBS Sports and the Golf Analyst for CBS Sports HQ. He is also an Analyst for PGA TOUR LIVE. The host of this podcast, Mark shares his take from the 2018 Golf Coaches Association of America Coaching Convention in Las Vegas. Mark gives insight on coaching, teaching and ...
Dec 06, 2018•47 min•Season 3Ep. 280
Phil Blackmar is a 3-time winner on the PGA Tour, a former PGA TOUR Champions member, a former NCAA College Golf Coach and now a golf announcer for NBC Golf Channel. One of the great thinkers in the game, he joins our podcast to talk about all things golf. Phil shares his experiences and impressions on competition, playing your best when you are uncomfortable and have less than your best, and on the ultimate purpose of the golf swing. Phil references great golfers such as Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklau...
Nov 30, 2018•47 min•Season 3Ep. 279
Thomas Malchow founded the "Low Back Pain Center for Golfers" and he developed a theory "The Elastic Golfer and Using Muscle Pulse to Improve Your Golf Swing and Stop Hurting Your Back". He joins our podcast to discuss this and help you to better well-being and golf. Among many topics, he discusses his 5-minute Diagnostic to find out which "Golfer Body Type" you have; how to tune your body for better golf, and how you can hit the ball farther with more accuracy whilst having a more resilient bac...
Nov 26, 2018•50 min•Season 3Ep. 278
Ben Mason (England) is a former European Tour Professional and a leading mind in Golf Instruction. His approach to teaching blends his playing experience and his extensive use of technology. He joins "On the Mark" to bring you lessons from the Tour and insights to improve your ball/club contact. Ben addresses many factors that influence ball-striking, eg., Spine Angles, Shoulder Tilts, Kinematic Sequencing, Wrist Alignments and Functional Matchups. He also shares practice ideas you can employ to...
Nov 18, 2018•43 min•Season 3Ep. 277
Pia Nilsson (Sweden) is a former LPGA tournament winner. Now she is a leading golf instructor to all golfers from beginners to professionals. Among a number of greats she has advised is World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam. Pia joins our podcast to discuss her "Vision 54" (alongside Lynn Marriott) approach to golf instruction. Among many concepts Pia addresses how to marry Technical Skills and Human Skills to improve Performance. She also talks about how to practice, a constructive mi...
Nov 16, 2018•37 min•Season 3Ep. 276
Jonathan Yarwood is a proven PGA TOUR instructor and elite development golf coach. He is a UK Master Teaching Professional and a former Golf Digest Top 20 Teacher Under 40. He was also voted as a top teacher in the State of Florida for a decade. Jonathan joins our podcast to discuss the science and the art of golf instruction and how to blend the two approaches together for improved results. The podcast includes many insights to help you improve your golf swing.
Nov 12, 2018•45 min•Season 3Ep. 275
James Sieckmann is recognized as a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor in America and a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher. He works with multiple PGA TOUR, Web.com Tour and LPGA Tour professionals on improving their short-games and he joins 'On the Mark" to help you improve your play around the greens. James helps you build a foundational belief of effective greenside technique and an improved understanding of reliable methods. He delves into elements like ball-contact, shot trajectory and spin, swing seq...
Nov 07, 2018•36 min•Season 3Ep. 274
Denny Lucas, a former amateur teammate of Lee Westwood, is a European Tour Professional turned golf instructor. He joins "On the Mark" to share lessons he learned as a competitor and his philosophies on the golf swing. Denny also talks about his work with 2018 US Amateur Champion Viktor Hovland (Oklahoma State) and what you can learn from Viktor's approach to golf. He also shares a number of drills you can employ to direct your practice and improve your golf swing.
Nov 04, 2018•44 min•Season 3Ep. 273
Dottie Pepper is one of the all-time best on the LPGA Tour. Now retired from the game she is part of the CBS Sports broadcast crew and a leading analyst in the game. She joins our podcast to talk about her career as a player and how she played the game. Dottie reminisces about past successes and lessons learned. She shares advice on competition to help your game. She also talks about leading PGA TOUR players such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson and...
Nov 01, 2018•40 min•Season 3Ep. 272
Dan Abrahams is a former Touring Golf Professional and now a PGA Coach and a leading Sports Psychologist. He helps golfers around the world shoot lower scores and win more by introducing practical solutions to help them practice more effectively, prepare more thoroughly, perform in increased consistency and progress quicker. He joins our podcast to address all of these elements. He also shares ideas from his book "Golf Tough" and helps you to become more mentally tough and acute on the course....
Oct 29, 2018•40 min•Season 3Ep. 271
Ed Coughlan PhD is widely regarded as one of the top Skills Coaches working in elite sport today. His understanding and application of the latest techniques in Coaching Science and Sport Science provides athletes with the tools to consistently perform at an elite level. He joins our podcast to talk about Skill Acquisition and Purpose-filled Preparation in order to help you bring out your best golf and performance as often as possible.
Oct 24, 2018•49 min•Season 3Ep. 270
Andreas Kali is a Danish Professional Golfer and leading Golf Instructor who specializes in the development on elite golfers and junior golfers. He shares his playing experience and knowledge and talks at length about worthwhile ways to prepare and practice with a view to improving skill and lowering scores. He talks about practice regimens and the addition of pressure to simulate playing environments for guaranteed improvement. He also addresses practice drills and explores methods he uses to d...
Oct 23, 2018•39 min•Season 3Ep. 269
Alex Trujillo from FlightScope Launch Monitors joins our podcast to help you make sense of data you will see when you use a Launch Monitor of any make, but especially the FlightScope Mevo. He addresses Clubhead Speed, Ball Speed, Smash Factor, Spin Rate and Spin Loft among other data points to enlighten you on acceptable numbers. Alex references PGA TOUR data and talks about Bryson DeChambeau; he also addresses golfers of different handicap and skill levels and helps each and everyone to set rea...
Oct 17, 2018•47 min•Season 3Ep. 268
