Golf.com's Senior Writer @AlanShipnuck hops on the Train to give us his immediate reaction after the Match 2.0. He explains why Tiger was the biggest story of the day, why the Match 2.0 beat the first one, what the PGA Tour could learn from today and how the Tour could look different for the rest of the year. PROMO: Only Par Train listeners get the the code STAYHOME for 20% off at rhoback.com. You guys deserve some new gear with courses slowly reopening. Treat yourself. ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 25, 2020•45 min•Ep. 82
It can be really tough when you're not allowed to do something you love. A lot of us are experiencing this right now during quarantines, but something happened that I didn't quite expect after hitting my first golf shot in 2+ months. PROMO: Go to rhoback.com right now and enter the code STAYHOME for 20% off aka Rhoback's Black Friday deal. Par Train listeners get it all year round. Get yourself one of their performance tees. Nothing makes you look more jacked and feel more comfortable than these...
May 18, 2020•12 min•Ep. 81
The idea of going on a golf trip with your buds feels impossible right now. We're all itching to get back to normal. Therefore, the Par Train crew thought this was the perfect time to reflect back on every golf destination they've ever visited until they arrived at the perfect top 10 list. After all, a golf trip daydream is better than nothing at all. Stay safe train fam! PROMO: I got a text message today that said "I regret one thing about buying my Rhoback t-shirt. It's that I didn't get more....
May 04, 2020•57 min•Ep. 80
The founders of Rhoback, the most comfortable sports apparel clothing we've ever worn, hopped back on the Train taking us behind the scenes. What is it like to run a small business during a global pandemic? How do you pivot from sports apparel to masks? How do you fulfill 200K orders while working from home? This and so much more. Promo: Enter the code STAYHOME for 20% off at rhoback.com. Pro tip: The long sleeve performance tees are perfect for lounging around the house and the performance polo...
Apr 20, 2020•50 min•Ep. 79
Erik Anders Lang (@erikanderslang) hops on the Train for the second time to discuss how non-judgmental awareness can transform our golf games and our overall happiness in life as well. Go to randomgolfclub.com/nokidhungry to donate and give back to children who don't have meals during this tough time. ★ Support this podcast ★
Apr 13, 2020•59 min•Ep. 78
Brendon Todd, PGA Tour Pro, missed 37 of 40 cuts from 2015-2018. In Fall 2019, he was the hottest player in the world winning back-to-back tournaments and leading the FedEx Cup points race. Brendon talks about things that we can all use in our lives like facing adversity head-on, weathering the storm (Something we can all relate to right now) rewiring his mind and believing in himself again. We also talk about how Brendon and other PGA Tour Pros are doing during this unusual time at home and so ...
Apr 06, 2020•59 min•Ep. 77
The Par Train crew came together for a sobering and open conversation about their loved ones who got infected by the virus, the new world we live in, how to make the most of life at home, the changes to the golf world and so much more. Hopefully, after listening to this conversation, you'll feel inspired to do your part and stay home. Quarantine Promo: Speaking of doing our part at home, you deserve to treat yourself and get some new comfy swag. Go to rhoback.com and enter the code TRAIN. Pro Ti...
Mar 23, 2020•44 min•Ep. 76
Ever had an argument with your significant other because you play too much golf? The Par Train crew created a brand new mini-series called Couples Therapy to help couples talk these issues out and come together. This week's couple features Ryan and Brittanie. College sweethearts and happily married for 5 years -- hear how they overcame their biggest golf-related argument a year ago and use a specific communication strategy and compromise to maintain a happy, healthy marriage. Do you know a coupl...
Mar 09, 2020•27 min•Ep. 75
A brand new mini-series, Wikipedia Chronicles covers the life stories of your favorite players on the PGA Tour. This week the Par Train crew uncovers the controversial past of Patrick Reed. PROMO: Enter the code TRAIN for 20% off the stretchiest, most comfortable, coolest "all your friends are talking about it" activewear at rhoback.com. ★ Support this podcast ★
Mar 02, 2020•35 min•Ep. 74
Dottie Pepper, CBS Golf Broadcaster and former legend on the LPGA Tour hops on the train for her third time. We dig into the economics of putting golf on TV aka 18+ NFL games at once, the common mistakes PGA Tour pros make, her life-changing travel hack, a foolproof game plan for first-time masters goers and so much more. Note: make sure you keep listening through the end. Most of the CBS Golf deep dive is in the second half of our conversation. EXCLUSIVE PAR TRAIN PASSENGER PROMO: It's VEST SZN...
Feb 24, 2020•47 min•Ep. 73
Colt Knost recently announced his retirement from playing on the PGA Tour after a 13-year professional career. What's next? He plans to wake up every golf fan asleep on their couch on Sunday afternoons. Listen to this insightful and hilarious discussion about new beginnings, reflecting on what could've been and becoming what we believe to be the voice we all desperately need. PROMO: Enter the code TRAIN at rhoback.com for 20% off the most underrated golf and athleisure gear on the market today. ...
Feb 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 72
Josh Kelley, a golf trickshot sensation with over 300K followers on instagram and facebook (@holein1trickshots) hops on the Train to talk about what it takes to go viral and live the dream, one trickshot at a time. Josh talks about putting on a trickshot show alongside Tiger Woods, how he got started, overcoming haters, making a living and so much more. Promo: Do you believe in science? Do you want to hit it farther than your buds? Enter code PARTRAIN for 10% off at superspeedgolf.com. ★ Support...
Feb 03, 2020•44 min•Ep. 71
Brendon Todd missed 37 of his last 40 cuts on the PGA Tour from 2016-2018. He lost his status. He had the yips. Then, he met Mental Coach Ward Jarvis and won back-to-back PGA Tour events in the Fall 2020 PGA Tour series. Ward hops on the train and breaks down the mental principles that he and Brendan still work on to this day that sparked such an unbelievable comeback. Get your notepad ready, because this conversation is one that can help all of our games. PROMO: Literally every time I wear my r...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 70
Evan Schiller is probably the best photographer in the game of golf, but this isn't an interview about photography. Evan teaches us how a craft like photography has helped him see every other part of life a bit clearer. Highlights: Why Bandon Dunes is the best golf destination in the world, something we’re all doing wrong on our own Instagrams, what made him make the leap to become a photographer with no formal training, how he broke into the industry and got his first yes, learning not to liste...
Jan 06, 2020•51 min•Ep. 69
It's award szn ya'll. The red carpet is out and the 2019 Trainy Award Show, A PGA Tour Award Show, is back and better than ever. A live, special edition show where the Train Crew honors the biggest names on the PGA Tour. Awards include Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Editing, Best Director, Out of Your Comfort Zone presented by Rhoback (Use code TRAIN for 20% off), Best Story, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Picture and a Lifetime Achievement Award. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Dec 23, 2019•33 min•Ep. 68
The Champions Tour Champion, (aka Charles Schwab Cup Champ) Scott McCarron, hops on the Train to teach us how at 54 years young, he’s calmer and playing the best golf of his career. Scott tells us how CBD oil has changed everything, what to tell your wife when she says you play too much golf, planning a wedding in 24 hours, how being an announcer helped his golf game, traveling with Tiger and so much more. Holiday Promo: Not sure what to ask for this holiday szn? Make your loved ones love you ev...
Dec 09, 2019•37 min•Ep. 67
We are bombarded every day with a new show to watch, a book we have to read or a podcast to listen to. We're told by friends or family why we'll like it, but we never really know why that show or podcast even exists. What's the motivation? The purpose? We thought it would be interesting for you to learn about why we started the Par Train 3 years ago. What did we learn along the way? What surprised us the most? When do we feel our most uncomfortable? Hopefully, this will help you get to know us a...
Nov 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 66
The Train Crew mini-series "Chipping Away" is back by popular demand. This time the boys sit down to unpack self-confidence and the 7 keys to building self-confidence in both golf and life. Enter the code TRAIN to get 20% off at rhoback.com for the best Black Friday gift for you or a friend. Not sure what to get? The qzips are softer than your girlfriend's yoga pants, the polos fit like a dream and the performance t-shirts will make every guy at the gym wonder what your secret is. Don't forget -...
Nov 11, 2019•45 min•Ep. 65
The Par Train crew takes a deep dive into what Tiger's 82 wins, tied for the most ever, means for sports as a whole. We help Tiger out with his press conference skillz, debate his record vs. other major sports records and even help cut down Tiger's lengthy resume to one page because we all know (Except Tiger) that you can't have a resume longer than one page. *BONUS ADVICE - Rule #82* Do not sit in the corner and sulk. It draws attention in a negative way. Draw attention to yourself, but on your...
Oct 28, 2019•43 min•Ep. 64
Steve Dinino (stevedininogolf.com) isn’t your everyday PGA Teaching Professional. He didn’t play golf growing up. He never intended to work in the industry, let alone work alongside Tiger Woods’ coach Sean Foley and Golf Channel’s Teacher Martin Hall. But from the day he decided to pick up his first club, it only took 3 years to master the game and become a scratch player -- something most of us don’t achieve in a lifetime. We dig into how Steve essentially achieved the impossible in a way that ...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 63
Michael Napolean, Co-Founder of SuperSpeed Golf, hops on the Train to teach us about life, business and how to take your golf game (and distance) to the next level. We also brainstormed how to make seemingly mundane life tasks like laundry and work e-mails much faster thanks to Michael's expertise in speed. We cover stories about guys on Tour, how their system works for everyone and a ton more. Want to hit it farther? Enter the code PARTRAIN at superspeedgolf.com and get 10% off your set of Supe...
Sep 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 62
Think Under Armour meets Vineyard Vines. Simply, Rhoback makes the best golf shirts and performance tees we've ever worn. We learned about their fun journey, debate what makes a stripes guy vs. pattern guy and were reminded how good ol' fashioned hustle can make your dream come true. Enter promo code PARTRAIN for 20% off at rhoback.com. You'll thank us later. Seriously -- they're the best. ★ Support this podcast ★
Sep 16, 2019•53 min•Ep. 61
Out of Office, the Train's new travel mini series, gives you pro tips for the top golf destinations around the globe. This episode covers the award winning gem in central Wisconsin, Sand Valley Golf Resort. Enter code PARTRAIN at rhoback.com and get 20% off the GOAT of shirts. Warning: Unprecedented levels of confidence may occur. ★ Support this podcast ★
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 60
Former Jets, Dolphins and Baylor Quarterback Bryce Petty hops on the Par Train to reflect on the parallels between golf, football and life as a whole. ★ Support this podcast ★
Aug 19, 2019•48 min•Ep. 59
The Train Crew unpacks another popular topic, fear. A lot of us play golf similar to how we live. We can be scared to embarrass ourselves in front of others. We think we're not good enough. We're worried to make a big mistake. This episode is another installment of the popular Chipping Away mini series where the boys really dig into why we're all so damn scared all the time and how we can learn to break out of this vicious cycle. Note: We encountered a couple sound issues on this one. Hopefully,...
Aug 05, 2019•53 min•Ep. 58
Have you heard? The 2019 Majors are done. Highlights: We recap each major, give Tiger a pass, call out people who think Tiger's washed up, put Brooksy's run into perspective, an interruption by a 4-year-old mid recording and so much more. ★ Support this podcast ★
Jul 22, 2019•44 min•Ep. 57
If you’ve ever bought a golf club in your life, there’s a good chance it was Dave and Travis that convinced you to go buy it. Travis Graham and Dave Huerta understand what makes golfers tick better than anyone. For over 15 years, they’ve been the creative masterminds behind TaylorMade and now Callaway Golf advertising. Partners and Co-Creative Directors of Taco Truck Creative, we learn how to become our best creative selves in between fascinating stories about being behind the scenes with the be...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 56
The Train crew unpacks yet another popular topic, the mental game. Highlights: Why we’re afraid to be great, the shift from focusing on process vs. results, the dumb things amateur golfers do that the pros don’t, attachment to outcomes vs. having an excitement for any challenge, why are we so scared on the golf course, we don’t obsess enough about routine vs. score, course management, the new thing Rory is working on that can help all of us, forget about the miraculous and remember the practical...
Jun 24, 2019•45 min•Ep. 55
Founder of Adams Golf, author of the WOW Factor and now an entrepreneur again at 80 years young, Barney Adams drops quote after quote, priceless stories and some hilarious nuggets of wisdom. This one was special. Highlights: We challenge Barney to come up with anything in life that produces a better feeling that a perfectly hit 3 wood (we'll wait), why so many golfers fall in love with fly fishing, how Adams Golf got started, what the golf industry can learn from other industries, what you do wh...
Jun 10, 2019•47 min•Ep. 54
The Train crew take you down memory lane to uncover where Brooks "Smash" Koepka came from and what made him the dominant force he is today. Highlights: Exclusive transcripts from Brooks and DJ's book club, Brooksy's childhood and amateur career, Why his hometown basically made him half Vanilla Ice half serial killer, The importance of Brooks choosing Europe over the Web.com Tour, The "secret code" behind Brooks' domination, The battle of Brooks vs. Brandel, Who will have the better career; Brook...
May 27, 2019•47 min•Ep. 53
