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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

Jamy Bechler on The Foundational Principles of Leadership and Being Your Best Self

Jamy Bechler is a former College Basketball Coach and Professor turned Professional Speaker, Leadership Trainer and Executive Business Coach. He is "John Maxwell Team" certified and travels the USA to motivate and coach people and organizations on how to build a championship culture. Jamy joins the show to discuss his book - The Leadership Playbook - and how you can become the best version of yourself. He specifically addresses his 7 Foundational Principles of Leadership: Success is a Choice, In...

Nov 06, 201944 minSeason 4Ep. 357

Dr. Mark Bull Discusses Body Movement and Skill Acquisition in the Golf Swing

Dr. Mark Bull has a PhD in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science and is also a fully qualified PGA Professional and coach. He founded Mark Bull Golf, now Bull 3D, in 2009. Mark makes his second appearance on our podcast to talk about movement dynamics in the golf swing. He discusses the biomechanics of body movement - and what is "good movement" - in the swing. He addresses Skill Acquisition and the variability of movement. He talks about obtaining consistency of movement in the swing and h...

Nov 04, 201942 minSeason 4Ep. 356

Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 35. Lessons in Game Management from Tiger Woods

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 35 Mark revisits the 2019 ZOZO Championship in Japan. Mark illustrates a number of lessons from tournament champion, Tiger Woods; he also shares an anecdote from Rory McIlroy on the nature of golf. Lessons from Tiger include: Dealing with (and how to bounce back from) a bad start, management of attitude and mental game, patience and perspecti...

Oct 31, 201918 minSeason 4Ep. 355

Adam Young on His "7 Laws of Good (Golf) Impact"

Adam Young is one of the leading golf instructors in the game. The author of "The Practice Manual - The Ultimate Guide for Golfers" Adam adopts a holistic approach to his teaching and stresses the importance of developing skills as well as technique. Adam joins "On the Mark" for the second time to talk about his "7 Laws of Good Impact". He addresses each law in-depth, and shares a drill to improve, as he explains the importance of understanding and embracing them in practice. Simply put, you wil...

Oct 28, 201948 minSeason 4Ep. 354

Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 34. Learn Imagination and Shot-making from Jason Day and Tiger Woods

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 34 Mark revisits the 2019 Japanese Skins Game featuring Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Hideki Matsuyama. Mark looks into the "One Club Challenge Hole" at The Skins and illustrates how playing/practicing with one club only can improve your shot-making, course management, imagination and creativity. Mark also breaks down how Jason Day...

Oct 21, 201913 minSeason 4Ep. 353

Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 33. Tips on Putting, Bunker Play, Mindset and Attitude

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 33 Mark revisits the 2019 Houston Open in Houston, TX. Immelman examines Lanto Griffin's greenside bunker play and holing out (short range putts) and shares elements to learn from his alignments, approach and method. Mark also uses Justin Rose's play as an example of scoring ranges and he illustrates how you can better understand scoring vari...

Oct 15, 201916 minSeason 4Ep. 352

Peter Croker Discusses Efficient Golf Swings and Better Ball-Striking

For over 45 years Peter Croker has dedicated his life to understanding the game of golf, first as a Touring Professional and then as a PGA instructor and coach. He has spent time with some of the game's greats like Ben Hogan, Peter Thomson and Greg Norman. His students have included Heads of State, legends of golf and multiple PGA Teachers of the Year. Crocker joins 'On the Mark' to share his experiences, his approach to the golf swing and his opinions on what great ball-strikers do. He also sha...

Oct 14, 201942 minSeason 4Ep. 351

Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 32. Make Putts Like Kevin Na

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 32 Mark revisits the 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV. Mark looks into Kevin Na's approach to success on and around the greens. Learn how to practice, prepare, adopt a winning mindset, handle pressure, and make more meaningful putts on the greens by examining how tournament-winner, Na, did it. Kevin ...

Oct 10, 201915 minSeason 4Ep. 350

Tim Cusick on Maximizing Your Performance on the Golf Course

Tim Cusick is the Director of Instruction at The Four Seasons Resort and Club in Dallas, TX. He is an award-winning member of The PGA and a Golf Magazine Top 100 Golf Instructor. He joins "On the Mark" to help you maximize your performance out on the golf course. Tim helps you to "read" the lie of the golf ball (specifically Tight Lies, Wet Lies, Rough Lies, Divot Lies and Uneven Lies) and understand their respective influence on shot power and trajectory. He also discusses how to make the appro...

Oct 03, 201943 minSeason 4Ep. 349

Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 31 - How to Improve Your Swing Speed Like Cameron Champ

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 31 Mark revisits the 2019 Safeway Open in Napa, CA. Mark examines Cameron Champ's golf swing and his swing speed, and how you can emulate him and use the levers at your disposal to gain clubhead speed and add distance to your drives. Elements like Ball Position, Posture, Eyeline, Pivot/Rotation and Energy Transmission are discussed as Mark el...

Oct 01, 201915 minSeason 4Ep. 348

Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 30 - Learn from Sebastián Muñoz

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 30 Mark revisits the 2019 Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, MS. Mark illustrates how you can make more short putts, and putt fast greens well, as Sebastián Muñoz did en route to his win. Mark addresses putting stroke length, acceleration profile and stroke intensity. He also elaborates on quality contact and improved body stability to ...

Sep 27, 201914 minSeason 4Ep. 347

Andrew Getson Shares His Simple Approach to Improved Golf

Andrew Getson (Australia) is a former Korn Ferry and Asian Tour Professional. He is now a leading golf instructor who plies his trade at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ. A highly respected on The PGA TOUR, Getson works with such luminaries as Hall-of-Famer Phil Mickelson. In terms of approach to golf, Andrew is a disciple of noted teachers Steve Bann and Dale Lynch (Australia). In this podcast he shares his simple and easy to apply theories and describes how you can employ them to help ...

Sep 24, 201942 minSeason 4Ep. 346

Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 29 - Learn from Joaquin Niemann

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 29 Mark revisits The 2019 A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier. Mark shares insights from tournament-winner, Joaquin Niemann and 59-shooter, Kevin Chappell. Learn from Niemann's idiosyncratic golf swing and how he uses a beach-ball drill to improve his leg action and his spine tilts. Also, Mark addresses Kevin Chappell's incredible comeback f...

Sep 18, 201915 minSeason 4Ep. 345

Mike Jacobs on the Forces and Torques on the Golf Club During the Swing

Mike Jacobs is one of "Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers" and a "Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor". He runs the most technologically-advanced lesson program in the world and helps golfers of all skill levels understand the marriage between the art and science of the golf swing as they improve their technique. He joins "On the Mark" to elaborates on the Alpha, Beta and Gamma forces and torques on the golf club during the golf swing. He delves into the movement of the golf club throughout the swing a...

Sep 17, 201942 minSeason 4Ep. 344

Dr Mike Wasilisin from MoveU on How to Properly Move and Use Your Body

Dr. Mike Wasilisin from "MoveU" has worked with over 10,000 patients and helped them to achieve the outstanding physical results they are capable of. He has a Bachelors Degree in Human Psychology and a Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic and he is committed to his higher purpose of inspiring the world to transform pain into into a powerful mind and body. He joins "On the Mark" to help you achieve your physical best in life and in golf. Mike works you through how to properly engage your body and mus...

Sep 09, 201944 minSeason 4Ep. 343

Kiran Kanwar Elaborates on "The Optimal Performance Swing"

Kiran Kanwar was India's first female golf teaching professional and a winner of the 1983 All India Ladies' Open Amateur National Championship. She is widely researched with a BS (Physics & Math), a MS (Sports Science & Nutrition) and a PhD candidate (Biomechanics, Structural & Rehabilitation Sciences, & Sports Coaching Theory). She shares her "Optimal Performance Swing" and shares proven theories on how you can use it to shallow your downswing, approach the ball from the inside,...

Sep 06, 201952 minSeason 4Ep. 342

Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 28 - Learn from Rory McIlroy

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 28 Mark revisits the 2019 TOUR Championship at Eastlake in Atlanta, GA. Mark shares golf tips from tournament-winner Rory McIlroy and contender Justin Thomas. Mark talks about the value of goal-setting a la Thomas. He also addresses three lessons from Rory McIlroy: Practice Rounds and Preparation with focus and intention, Course Management an...

Aug 28, 201916 minSeason 4Ep. 341

Brian Manzella Unlocks Some of The Secrets of a Good Golf Swing

Brian Manzella is known as "Golf's Great Communicator" and he blends art and science in his approach to golf instruction. Manzella teaches golfers of all skill levels from The PGA TOUR to beginners and he joins our podcast to talk about the key elements to a sound, powerful and repeatable golf swing. He addresses "Shaft Pitch" and "Swing Plane"; he talks about the "Transition" between back and downswing and he elaborates on how to correctly "Release the clubhead" around the swing arc. As a bonus...

Aug 27, 201950 minSeason 4Ep. 340

Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 27 - Learn from Justin Thomas

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 27 Mark revisits the 2019 BMW Championship at Medinah #3 near Chicago IL. Mark shares tips from tournament-winner, Justin Thomas and US Amateur Semi-Finalist, Cohen Trolio. Learn from Justin's approach and mindset to shooting low scores and pre-round warmups and preparation. Also, Mark shares an insight on Cohen Trolio's wedge set-up and how ...

Aug 20, 201918 minSeason 4Ep. 337

On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 26

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 26, Mark revisits the 2019 Northern Trust at Liberty National in Jersey City, NJ. Mark shares tips from tournament-winner Patrick Reed, (defending FedEx Cup Champion) Justin Rose, and (European Ryder Cup star) Jon Rahm). Lower your golf scores by developing the correct feel in your Practice Swing a la Justin Rose, "Freeing up Your Mind" as Pa...

Aug 14, 201915 minSeason 4Ep. 338

On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 25

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 25 Mark revisits the 2019 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield CC in Greensboro, NC. Mark shares Jordan Spieth's explanation and recount of his Pre-Shot Routine and he illustrates how incorporating elements for Spieth's approach can help you lower your scores. Elements of the routine include: Shot Selection and Placement ("Playing the hole back...

Aug 06, 201915 minSeason 4Ep. 337

Sean Lanyi (Blast Motion Golf) Helps You Improve Tempo, Timing and Rhythm

Sean Lanyi is a Class "A" PGA Professional, Level III Aimpoint Express and Putt Doctor Certified Instructor, and a Golf Channel Academy Golf Teacher. He also represents Blast Motion Golf and he joins "On the Mark" to talk at length about the Blast Motion Sensor technology and how you can use it to improve your swing rhythm, tempo and timing. Sean also shares tips and drills you can employ in practice to ensure that your putting, short game pitching and chipping, and golf swing remain well-timed ...

Aug 04, 201945 minSeason 4Ep. 336

On the Mark -Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 24

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 24 Mark revisits the 2019 WGC FedEx Invitation in Memphis TN, and the LPGA Evian Championship. Mark illustrates three lessons in this podcast: How to avoid disaster with Plugged Lies in the sand like HJ Kim faced in the final round of the Evian. He then elaborates on pre-round preparation (and pre-shot preparation) a la Brooks Koepka and the ...

Jul 31, 201918 minSeason 4Ep. 335

David Ogrin with Lessons from The PGA TOUR

David Ogrin is a former PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour and Champions Tour. He had over 500 starts on The PGA TOUR with a victory at the 1996 LaCantera Texas Open. Ogrin is now a respected instructor and coach and he joins us to share lessons from his experiences on TOUR. Among other insights he teaches you how to hit the "Freddy Couples Plugged Bunker Shot". He also talks about playing vs practice for improvement and highlights lessons you can learn from Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy. O...

Jul 25, 201949 minSeason 4Ep. 334

On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 23

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 23 Mark revisits The 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Mark shares his opinion on how you can deal with nerves and pressure a la Shane Lowery. He illustrates elements of Tommy Fleetwood's golf swing that you can incorporate to improve your ball-striking, and Immelman shares two insights from Major Champions, Nick F...

Jul 22, 201920 minSeason 4Ep. 333

Jorge Parada Elaborates on Key Areas in the Golf Swing

Jorge Parada is ranked as one of the "Best Young Golf Teachers in the USA." The Director of Golf Instruction at Liberty National (site of the 2017 President's Cup) and an instructor to many players on the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour and Kern Ferry Tour, Parada is sought out by golfers of all skill levels for his expertise, communication skills and instruction. He joins our podcast to talk about key areas in the golf swing, especially the Take-away and the Transition into the Downswing. He elaborates on ...

Jul 17, 201951 minSeason 4Ep. 332

Quincy Leonard Talks About Coaching Youth Golfers to Success in Golf and Life

Quincy Leonard is the Founder and Operator of The Leo Golf Academy (LEO - Learning at Every Opportunity) where students are challenged and coached to develop character, improve life skills and become better golfers and competitors. He joins our podcast to discuss coaching and mentoring of youth and junior golfers and competitors. He elaborates on his approach to fitness, mental toughness, on-course management and tactical and strategic approaches for better golf. He also talks about productive p...

Jul 13, 201939 minSeason 4Ep. 331

On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 22

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 22, Mark revisits the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic (Detroit MI) and The 3M Open outside Minneapolis MN. Mark addresses many different elements of the powerful and repeating golf swings of the respective winners of the two new PGA TOUR events. These include Nate Lashley's body rotation, hand-path and follow-through, and Matthew Wolff's pre-swi...

Jul 08, 201919 minSeason 4Ep. 330

Ben Pellicani on Becoming the Best Golfer You Can Be

Ben Pellicani is a PGA Professional based in Nashville, TN. A disciple of leading teacher, Mike Bender, and a former NCAA Collegiate Golf Coach (Lipscomb University), Ben is highly sought after by golfers looking to take their respective games to the next level. Ben shares his plan and system for guaranteed game improvement with 'On the Mark' and he delves into how you can make practice count and lower your golf scores. He shares counsel on every facet of the game with his holistic view on life ...

Jul 04, 201949 minSeason 4Ep. 329

Warren Bottke Elaborates on PGA - Posture, Grip and Alignment

Best known for being, US Open and PGA Champion, Brooks Koepka's childhood golf coach, Warren Bottke is an award-winning PGA Master Professional. A well respected instructor of the game, Bottke is sought our by golfers of all skill levels to help them improve their respective games. Warren joins 'On the Mark' to elaborate on his P.G.A. approach to golf instruction. PGA is an acronym for Posture, Grip and Alignment - three fundamental cornerstones to consistent golf. Learn how to set yourself up t...

Jun 23, 201936 minSeason 4Ep. 328
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