George Gankas, the hottest teacher in golf, hops on the train to talk about his rise in the game of golf, how to make your game better and so much more. This is a must listen. Highlights: -What makes a swing "wet enough" for his IG -How you go from never playing golf to shooting even par a year later, why Adam Scott approached him -How he and Matthew Wolff started working together -Short game practice secrets -His relationship with Tiger's old coach Chris Como and what he's learned from him -Why...
May 13, 2019•34 min•Ep. 52
Oliver Horovitz is one of the best examples of people living the dream. A NYT Best Selling Author, Emmy Award winning producer and now the host of his own show on NBC Sports -- Caddie Codes. If you love good travel stories and want to figure out how to make your own dreams come true -- this is a must listen to the end. Highlights: -What makes golf the ultimate connector in life -How to get your own show -The 3 easy steps to get entered into the Mongolian National Open (And eventually get into th...
May 05, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 51
If Tiger winning his 15th major isn't enough for you, we invited a 4 year onto the show to tell you about how it made him feel like a kid again AND talked to a guy who's child was born during Tiger's win. What was the better moment? Listen to find out. Highlights: -We use a numbers guy to break down Tiger’s chances to break Jack’s record -A HEATED “Best sports icon” debate -Greatest comeback in sports history? -Why Tiger's win ruined a friend's marriage -A note from Tiger’s old caddie, Stevie Wi...
Apr 22, 2019•55 min•Ep. 50
CBS Sports' Dottie Pepper hops on the train for her second time before she and the entire crew at CBS bring us a tradition unlike any other - the 2019 Masters. Highlights: -5 fun facts about the Masters you probably didn't know -Hear why the Masters is more stressful for the CBS Crew than any other event -Why there is no such thing as “Former Masters Champions” -Dottie promises to do something special if Tiger wins the 2019 Masters -What Tiger has to do to contend in this year’s Masters -Augusta...
Apr 07, 2019•47 min•Ep. 49
The second edition of our player profiles episode format is here. We take you DEEP into your favorite players' life and career stories unlike ever before. This week? Rory "Back Door" McIlroy. Embrace debate. Buckle up. Highlights: -Rory’s amateur career highlights that you probably didn’t know -Find out what Rory has accomplished that only 3 other players in history have done -What only thing Rory did that made him Tiger-esque -Why Rory is the biggest back door guy in history -Rory’s “Madden Cur...
Mar 24, 2019•54 min•Ep. 48
Chipping away is a new mini series where the Train crew unpacks why certain things are the way they are -- asking questions that others aren't asking. Why is golf an addiction, why does it make people crazy, is it an elitist game, shared suffering or the ultimate bitch lover? Hope your mind is ready for this one, because it's about to be blown. Highlights: -Why is golf an addiction -Why do we even care so much about golf? -What makes golf different than other sports -Why golf is basically insani...
Mar 10, 2019•51 min•Ep. 47
Keith Bank has had a career maybe unlike any other. Serial entrepreneur, golf businessman, investor and even producer for the movie Tommy's Honour (The Story of Old and Young Tom Morris), Keith's conversation with us will inspire you to follow your passions and teach you things about the founding fathers of golf that you probably never knew. Enjoy -- this is a good one. Highlights: -What makes golf an addiction -The benefits of a diverse background -The story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morr...
Feb 25, 2019•26 min•Ep. 46
The @PGAMEMES account on instagram has grown like wild fire this past season. The posts are hilarious, savage and spot on to what's happening on the PGA Tour. So spot on that people wonder who's behind the account? Is it someone with ties on Tour? Is it an ex player? A caddie? Today -- we find out. Well, kind of. To keep his identity a secret, we have disguised his voice. Get ready for a ride unlike any other. Highlights: -The funny stories about the pros who can't handle the jokes -The story be...
Jan 28, 2019•41 min•Ep. 45
The red carpet has been rolled out because your favorite award show is back. Recapping the best moments from the 2018 PGA Tour season with 10 absurd awards, an intermission // half time show of fun and finishing with the Generational Icon Award Presentation. First 5 Awards: 1. Should I Keep a Toothbrush at Your House Award 2. Most Likely to be Stood Up as Masters Champions Dinner Host Award 3. Angry Tweet of the Year Award 4. Couple’s Therapy Award 5. Missed Pay-Per-View Opportunity of the Year ...
Dec 24, 2018•34 min•Ep. 44
Dottie Pepper, future Hall of Famer (17 wins, 2 majors on LPGA Tour) and currently an on course reporter for CBS Golf, may be our favorite interview to date. This one is a must listen all the way through. Highlights: -We put ourselves in Jim Nantz’s shoes (Dottie tells us to keep our day job) -Breaking news on Jordan Spieth -Why 2019 is the year for Rickie to break through -”A year ago I would’ve said no chance! But now, you’re sayin’ there’s a chance…” -Why the on course reporter is the best jo...
Nov 05, 2018•55 min•Ep. 43
The Par Train crew sits down with Akbar Chisti, the man behind Seamus Golf, to talk about everything from starting your dream business, to Matt Kuchar, to goat caddies and much more. Whether you're a golf nut or you have a dream, this conversation is for you. Akbar is a living example that nothing is more important than authenticity. Highlights: -A must listen Matt Kuchar / Ryder Cup story, -The funny story about how Seamus Golf got started -How they got into Bandon Dunes as their first golf sho...
Oct 16, 2018•40 min•Ep. 42
Few of us realize the magnitude of what we saw during the 2018 Tour Championship. Tiger Woods' did it. He won again in vintage Tiger fashion. The Par Train crew recounts Tiger's entire journey of struggle and pain to get back on top and lead Team USA to win the first Ryder Cup in Europe since 1993. Highlights: -Is 2018 the greatest golf season ever? -Why Tiger Woods is the greatest thing in sports -More outrageous: Tiger walking into the Tour Championship with his golf shirt on a hanger or weari...
Sep 25, 2018•44 min•Ep. 41
Ryder Cup Captain Jim Furyk is under a lot of pressure to pick the best 2018 Ryder Cup Team roster for the US. Luckily, the Par Train crew came together to walk Jim through the pros and cons of every possible captain's pick. They even assembled some of the best sports psychologists in the world to get team USA ready to defeat Europe on their soil. You don't want to miss this one. Highlights: -Insider source close to Jim Furyk gives the Par Train a peak into his captain's picks -Why Tiger shouldn...
Aug 28, 2018•33 min•Ep. 40
Ever wonder why the PGA Championship lacks excitement compared to the other 3 majors? Rest assured -- after listening to this podcast you'll never wonder that again. Feel free to thank us later. We're @TheParTrain on twitter and the instas. So -- ya, thank us there. Highlights: -Hear what 3 things you’d have to change this season and you’d have the greatest season in PGA Tour history -Groundbreaking sponsored promo with “PGA of America” to get you pumped up for “Glory’s last shot” -Why the PGA C...
Aug 07, 2018•45 min•Ep. 39
Colt Knost, PGA Tour Pro veteran and former #1 amateur in the world, joins the Par Train crew for what may be our favorite interview to date. Colt reminds us how awesome it really is to play on the PGA Tour. You're in for a treat -- enjoy. Highlights: -A Tuesday gambling story with Phil that lasted all night -Trash talking on Tour -What it’s like being Michael Jordan’s partner on the golf course -Who’s in his crew on Tour -Why amateurs can learn more about how to play better golf from someone li...
Jul 22, 2018•42 min•Ep. 38
Arguably the best major of the year deserves a kind of preview the world has ever seen. From a Claret Jug secret to player trends, Open history, and melting hot takes -- this won't disappoint. Highlights: -Pep talks for Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth -Why the Open is better than the Masters -Funnier alternatives to “Champion Golfer of the Year” -The 4 latest trends in the game of golf right now -Why Carnoustie is like Wimbledon -2 irons, hard fairways, brown greens and unicorns -The history of...
Jul 17, 2018•31 min•Ep. 37
Crowned "The funniest caddie on Tour" by some of the world's best, Aaron Flener aka the Real Big Cat joins us for some fun banter and takes us inside the ropes from the caddie perspective. Highlights: -We ask Aaron to talk us off the ledge like he would to a player inside the ropes -What it was like being in Steph Curry’s group on the Web -Why Michael Greller is the perfect caddie for Jordan Spieth -Why he’s the “Real big cat” -A tell all about gambling games on Tour -How to trick a PGA Tour pla...
Jul 08, 2018•25 min•Ep. 36
Chris Keiser, son of Mike Keiser, (the man behind Bandon Dunes) and VP of MLK Consulting takes us behind the scenes of building some of the best golf destinations in the world. Warning -- do not listen to this unless you're ready to ditch your job or class to go play golf. You'll probably want to book a trip to a Keiser property immediately as well. This is a gem -- enjoy! Highlights: -Did the family think their dad was crazy when he wanted to build a golf resort in the middle of nowhere Oregon?...
Jun 19, 2018•39 min•Ep. 35
Fox Sports Golf Analyst Shane Bacon hops on the Train to talk the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Highlights: -Why Tiger is more likely to win the U.S. Open than Phil -Why the U.S. Open is the one major Tiger has the best chance the rest of his career -Shane takes us behind the scenes at the U.S. Open -PGA Tour players who could win at Shinnecock -New tricks to expect from Fox Sports -Is it harder than it looks to call golf? -What everyone should know about Shinnecock Hills before watching -...
Jun 10, 2018•35 min•Ep. 34
Oliver Horovitz, New York Times Best Selling Author, filmmaker, and producer hops on the Train for his second time to share the story of Pratima Sherpa. The star of the Emmy Award Winning ESPN Documentary "A Mountain to Climb", Pratima tries to make history by becoming the first female to turn pro in Nepal. Highlights: -Ollie talks about Pratima's humble beginnings and unprecedented rise to success -How Ollie met Pratima -Behind the scenes stories on how the ESPN documentary got made -Pratima's ...
May 21, 2018•41 min•Ep. 33
Senior Golf Writer, Jason Sobel, hops on the train for his third time to preview the Players Championship, discuss why the Players Championship is not "The 5th Major" and do an early review on the 2018 PGA Tour season thus far. Highlights: -Biggest surprise of the 2018 PGA Tour season -Heated debate about why Players Championship shouldn’t be known as the “5th major” -We grade the 2018 PGA Tour season -How to take walk up music to the next level -The challenge of breaking stories like the one ab...
May 07, 2018•50 min•Ep. 32
Erik Anders Lang is the host of Adventures in Golf, the Erik Lang Show Podcast and overall a very lucky dude to win the chance to play Augusta National. Erik joins the Par Train crew for an insightful, hilarious and probably one of our favorite conversations overall. Highlights: -Every detail about Pro Shop heaven on Monday after the Masters -The top 3 must have golf gear items when you go to a big tournament or famous course -Would the prestige flip if Augusta National was public and Pebble was...
Apr 23, 2018•54 min•Ep. 31
Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee (@chambleebrandel), the man that can put the golf world in a tizzy with a single tweet, hops on the Par Train and doesn’t hold back. Highlights -Why this Masters will be the GOAT -Tiger is not his favorite to win (And it’s not Phil, Rory, DJ or Spieth either) -What it would take to throw David Duval into Rae’s Creek -Darkhorse picks -Hole by hole tips he learned from Jack Nicklaus on how to play and win at Augusta -We gave Brandel a final chance to come clean and ...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 30
PGA Tour Pro Keith Mitchell is not only hilarious, he’s an innovator. This episode is almost a full hour because the stories are that good. Buckle up. Bear down. And listen to the end. Who knows, by the end, we may get a signed contract by the PGA Tour to institute walk-up music at every event. Highlights -Keith gives us brand new golf lingo to replace “bababooey” and “mashed potatoes” -The private jet “horror story” with JT, Zach Johnson and others where they almost left Patton Kizzire’s trophy...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 29
The Par Train crew gives you the first of a brand new episode series called "PGA Player Deep Dives" where you learn new things about your favorite PGA Tour players. This episode was focused on the man, the myth, the "Figjam" legend - Phil Mickelson. Highlights: -Phil joins us for the first 5 minutes and gets angry... -Phil vs. Tiger stats -Did Phil play better or worse when Tiger was in the same tournament? -#WhatWouldPhilDo Everyday situations where we compare what the average Joe would do vs. ...
Mar 12, 2018•39 min•Ep. 28
PGA Tour Pro Scott Langley joins the Par Train crew after capturing his first pro win on the Web.com only a few short weeks ago. Scott tells us why “lefties are on the rise and taking no prisoners”, funny stories inside the ropes, a tip he learned from Matt Kuchar that changed the game and much more. More Highlights: -Hear why “lefties live fuller lives” -A prank among tour pros that involved a pig’s head -How Kuchar plays the first 4 holes of every round and how it’s helped Scott’s game -What a...
Feb 26, 2018•50 min•Ep. 27
Fresh off of the Waste Management Open, the Par Train crew embodies the crowd at #16, got rowdy and fired off hot take after hot take (With plenty of cocktails). Show highlights: -As innovation consultants for the PGA Tour, the boys came up with 3 ways to create “WMO” like buzz at other events -Hot take on Justin Thomas and who he will grow up to be (First name Shooter…) -LEAKED: Jason Day and Tiger Woods text message threads -Stats and stories you wouldn’t know from the 2018 PGA Tour season so ...
Feb 08, 2018•36 min•Ep. 26
Jason Sobel, Senior Golf Writer for ESPN, joins us again live from the West Orange Country Club locker room after winning our golf match earlier in the day. We pick the 4 major winners for 2018 and Sobel calls out one thing he needs to see from Tiger to confirm that he's BACK. More Highlights: -Jason's thoughts on our media passes being denied by the PGA Tour. #badboys -Why 2018 could be the greatest golf season of all time and entering a "Golden Age" -The one thing Jason wants to see from Tiger...
Jan 25, 2018•50 min•Ep. 25
Meet Stephen Arendt - head golf pro at Kapalua Golf Plantation Course (The home of the Sentry Tournament of Champions). Stephen gave us some gems on a few PGA Tour players, why they don't change the course for the pros, travel tips and may even transform your game with these two simple instructional nuggets. More Highlights: -The biggest misconceptions about Kapalua -What you don’t know from watching on TV -Why Kapalua is one of the hardest courses out there for amateurs and one of the easiest, ...
Jan 22, 2018•46 min•Ep. 24
It's easy to predict the 2018 PGA Tour season when you're lucky enough to have the world's #1 fortune teller (And his crystal ball) join the Par Train. Grab a glass, because your year's about to start off with a bang. Show Highlights: -9 bold PGA Tour predictions for 2018 season -3 things we WANT to see in 2018 -2017 stats you would've never guessed -New Year reflections -Why DJ is as intimidating as Tiger in his prime -Why golf is the most high maintenance game ever -Master Bachelor segment, ce...
Jan 11, 2018•48 min•Ep. 23
