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The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

The Par Train - A Mental Golf Showwww.thepartrain.com
Golf game off the rails? Sick of riding the struggle bus? You've come to the right place. The Par Train helps frustrated golfers #EnjoyTheRide again, because if you can learn to smile through bad golf, you can smile through anything. The Par Train Podcast is a top 10 golf podcast in the United States unpacking the mental game with PGA Tour Pros, best-selling authors, CEOs, sports psychologists, every day golfers like you to make the hardest game in the world feel easy and help you finally get back on track. Welcome aboard!
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#112: Vice Golf - The Origin Story

Ingo Duellmann, Co-Founder of Vice Golf, hops on the Train to give us all an amazing look behind the curtain for a newer golf company doing things differently. How did two lawyers take an idea for Vice Golf and become a household name? Why did they first name the company Flake? How did they overcome the lawsuits from Titleist? If you like "How I built this" stories, you'll love this one with Ingo from Vice Golf. PROMO: Can't think of what to get others (or yourself) this holiday szn? Don't fret....

Dec 13, 202049 minEp. 112

#111: Why Golfers Aren't Getting Better

Jake Thurm is as passionate about coaching on the PGA Tour as he is coaching amateurs like you and me. Recently named one of America's Best Young Teachers by Golf Digest, Jake matches his data-driven swing approach with a background in psychology. This hour-plus conversation will challenge how you think about your own game, but it's also guaranteed to make you laugh. PROMO: Want to hit it like Bryson without all the protein shakes? Go to superspeedgolf.com and enter the code PARTRAIN for 10% off...

Dec 07, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 111

#110: Inside the Mind of a USGA Champion

Julia Potter-Bobb is a two time US Mid Am Champ (2013 & 2016) and is one of the most decorated woman amateur players in Indiana golf history. We talk to Julia about why she may be a better model for the golf swing than a DJ or Tiger, how to shoot lower scores, and play smart. If you want to stop making the silly mistake, get a better short game, and shoot lower scores.... you'll love this episode. PROMO: Hurry and go to https://bit.ly/3avfYMl before Rhoback's Black Friday 20% off sale ends. ...

Nov 30, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 110

#109: The Golf Equipment Disruptor

Gabe Coyne, CEO of Stix Golf, thinks golfers are paying too much for new golf equipment... kind of like Dollar Shave Club thought about Gilette Razors. We question if we've been buying clubs all wrong, debate what different types of golfers want, question why golf technology isn't lowering handicaps, and so much more. BLACK FRIDAY PROMO: Want the best new golf and athleisure gear on the planet? Go to https://bit.ly/3avfYMl and enter the code EARLY for 20% off. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Nov 23, 202047 minEp. 109

#108: What Makes DJ Great with Dottie Pepper (Bonus Episode)

Surprise! We wanted to give you guys a special bonus episode this week with the legend Dottie Pepper who got a better front row seat to DJ's breakthrough Masters victory than maybe anyone. Dottie takes us through what the amateur golfer can learn from DJ, Bryson's mistakes, what changed for Tiger, and so much more. PROMO: Grab yourself the most versatile piece of clothing imaginable with the new Rhoback performance t-shirts. Get your first 15% off here https://bit.ly/3avfYMl. ★ Support this podc...

Nov 18, 202036 minEp. 108

#107: The 2020 Masters Taught Us 3 Things

What was our immediate reaction to a Masters in November, what does a green jacket do for Dustin Johnson's career, our reaction to Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger, DJ vs. Phil, DJ's mental toughness, and so much more. PROMO: Want the most comfortable gear that can be worn on the golf course, lounging at home, work outs, and zoom meetings? Click here for 15% off your first rhoback: https://bit.ly/3avfYMl ★ Support this podcast ★

Nov 15, 202043 minEp. 107

#106: Peak Performance is a Choice with Sean Foley

Sean Foley (@seanfoleyperformance) is one of those names that doesn't need an introduction. He's one of the top golf coaches in the world and the former coach of Tiger Woods. This interview is easily one of the most powerful conversations we've had in the 4+ years of doing this podcast. Sean covers common mistakes Tour Pros will make this week at the Masters, how Danny Willett won the Masters, remembering his first impressions when he started working with Tiger right after the sex scandal, the m...

Nov 08, 20201 hr 27 minEp. 106

#105: Mental Game Roundtable - The Mindset of a Single Digit Handicap

Our friend Zach Greene's story is one we can all relate to. He's competitive. He wants to play well. But his handicap kept rising. We talk about how he started applying the lessons from our mental game podcasts and dropped his handicap from a 14 to a 9. Let me say that again. He changed nothing but his mindset and is now back to a single digit. There's no reason you can't do the same for your game. PROMO: Use the same system Bryson and 700 other Tour Pros use to gain distance. It only takes 3x a...

Nov 01, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 105

#104: Playing Aggressively Conservative with Tour Pro Chris Naegel

Tour Pro Chris Naegel has been through it all. From mini-tours to Korn Ferry to beating Tiger Woods at the 2018 US Open... Chris gives priceless lessons that could transform your game. Chris takes us through the long journey and grind of professional golf, how to play your best on the biggest stage, the one thing that would make 5 handicaps scratch, funny stories and so much more. PROMO: Want speed like Bryson? Go to superspeedgolf.com and enter the code PARTRAIN for 10% off. ★ Support this podc...

Oct 25, 202053 minEp. 104

#103: Jay Bilas - Don't Be Your Own Opponent

Jay Bilas won national championships at Duke, played in the NBA, coached under Coach K, wrote a book about toughness, practices law, and is one of the best broadcasters in sports today. Jay is also a 7 handicap and avid golfer. We talked about the parallels between basketball and golf, mental toughness, lessons from Coach K, Lebron vs. Jordan and so much more. PROMO: Want more distance? It only takes 10 min a day 3x a week. Go to superspeedgolf.com and enter the code PARTRAIN for 10% off. Bryson...

Oct 18, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 103

#102: PGA Tour Winner Adam Long on Playing Well Through the Pressure

PGA Tour Winner Adam Long (@Adamlong.10 on IG and @alongshot on Twitter) hops on the Train to give us all a master class in playing well through the pressure. What's it like being tied with Phil Mickelson going into 18 on Sunday and win your first PGA Tour event? What's it feel like to see $1M hit your bank account? How do you play well even when you don't feel good over the ball? The one thing amateurs do differently than PGA Tour pros. This and so much more. PROMO: Go to superspeedgolf.com and...

Oct 11, 202059 minEp. 102

#101: How the Best in the World Train Their Brain

Andy Matthews, former pro golfer and Director of Pro Golf Performance at Neuropeak Pro, hops on the Train to help us understand the next level of brain performance. We learn about their work with Bryson DeChambeau, why we're breathing all wrong and so much more. Want peak performance? This episode is for you. Want 20% off the most stretchy, stylish and breathable golf gear? Go to https://bit.ly/3avfYMl and get a Par Train listener only discount exclusive before they sell out! ★ Support this podc...

Oct 04, 202051 minEp. 101

#100: The 10 Best Lessons from 100 Interviews with the World's Best

To celebrate our 100th episode, we went back and listened to all 99 episodes and compiled our 10 favorite soundbites and lessons from the best in the world. The best part of this episode is you get years of knowledge in just 60 minutes. Get ready to take your game to the next level... on and off the course. For Par Train listeners only, go to https://bit.ly/3avfYMl for 20% off Rhoback aka the best golf performance gear in the world. Note: Your discount will auto apply in your cart! ★ Support thi...

Sep 28, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 100

#99: Bryson's Backstory and What You Can Learn from Him

The golf media says Bryson has changed the game. But who was Bryson before he gained 30 lbs and won his first major? How does his new approach apply to the amateur golfer? What should you try and copy and what should you ignore? How many majors can Bryson win? Tune in to hear these answers and so much more. Want to start hitting it farther? Use the SuperSpeed System that Bryson uses. Go to superspeedgolf.com and enter the code PARTRAIN for 10% off. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Sep 21, 202045 minEp. 99

#98: The Science Behind Getting in the Zone

Why do you seem to hit it well one day and terrible the next? Spoiler alert... it's not your swing. Steven Yellin, writer of "Simplicity: The Fluid Motion Factor Golf Program" teaches a simple and powerful program that allows golfers to enter the zone.. anytime they want. His players on tour have grossed over $75M and won 5 majors. Your game may never be the same after listening to this interview. Want 20% off the best performance gear in golf? For Par Train listeners only, click here https://bi...

Sep 13, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 98

#97: The Mental Side of an Elite Short Game

When you hear a golfer has an amazing short game, you immediately think about their technique, their touch, and shot execution around the green. However, just like the long game, there's a huge mental side of the short game many people don't talk about. Of all our mental game episodes, this episode could shave 4-5 strokes off your scores the next time you play. PROMO: Get 20% off Rhoback here https://bit.ly/3avfYMl. For Par Train listeners only. The discount will auto-apply in check out. Get you...

Sep 06, 202054 minEp. 97

#96: How a Luxury Golf Concierge Helps You Achieve Peak Performance

Mac Todd is the founder and CEO of Urban Golf Performance. UGP is the first of its kind in luxury golf concierge and high-end performance training. Mac hops on the Train to give you a crash course in starting a world-class business, figuring out your unique path, achieving peak golf performance, and having fun in the process. . You'll leave this episode feeling inspired to become the best you that you can be on and off the course. PROMO: Tap this link https://rhoback.com/?rfsn=4274009.5c7cc4 and...

Aug 30, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 96

#95: Mental Game Roundtable - Learn Your Tendencies

Mental Game Roundtable is a brand new take on the mental game. We invite people just like you to hop on the Train and talk about their struggles. We unpack their mental tendencies so you can learn to do it too for your game. Our friend, Brandon Pevnick, was our first guest, is a 10 handicap and prepping for a member guest in two weeks at PINEHURST. This episode has the potential to transform your own game so make sure to listen until the end! **Follow us @thepartrain on all the socials | Rate an...

Aug 23, 20201 hrEp. 95

#94: One Arm, Zero Handicap - Mastering Golf Against All Odds.

Alex Fourie was born with one arm, smokes it 260 off the tee and is a scratch golfer. Alex tells us about growing up in an orphanage 70 miles outside of Chernobyl, overcoming adversity and reveals his mental approach that helped him become a teaching pro and a scratch player against all odds. Alex's story is an inspiration and can serve as a blueprint for us on and off the course. PROMO: Tap https://bit.ly/3kPsDhT for 20% off Rhoback -- the best performance gear in golf. The summer polos are sto...

Aug 16, 202049 minEp. 94

#93: The Life of PGA Champ Collin Morikawa

The boys recap 2020's first major of the year and go back in time to give you context about the PGA Champ himself, Collin Morikawa. We talk about his amateur career, his mental approach, his keys to winning on the PGA Tour and more. PROMO: Tap https://bit.ly/3avfYMl and grab yourself one of the new summer polos (or face masks)at 20% off before they sell out! ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 10, 202047 minEp. 93

#92: Stop Expecting Perfect with Dr. Bhrett McCabe

Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe hopped on the Train to give us amateurs the priceless nuggets he teaches his PGA Tour pros like Billy Horschel, Brian Harman and so many more. Of all the episodes we've done, this one may change your game the most. PROMO: New summer polos just dropped at rhoback.com. Grab them before they sell out. And for Par Train listeners only, tap https://bit.ly/3avfYMl for 20% off! ★ Support this podcast ★...

Aug 03, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 92

#91: A Golfer Walks Into a Bar...

Jake Adams (@jakemadams3) is a stand-up comedian and frequent golf joke maker. Jake hopped on the Train and did something no one has ever done in 90+ episodes. He knocked on a stranger's door and asked them the toughest golf question maybe ever asked. Stay until the end to see how they respond. PROMO: If you haven't hopped on the Rhoback train yet, what are you waiting for? Hundreds of orders keep pouring in bc it's that good. Get yours at https://bit.ly/3avfYMl for 20% off the best gear in golf...

Jul 28, 202038 minEp. 91

#90: Make More Putts

Sam Bettinardi of Bettinardi Golf hops on the Train to talk about how to help you make more putts, how much golfers like you would pay if they could guarantee no 3-putts, the story behind Kuchar's arm lock putter and so much more. PROMO: Want to hit the ball as far as Bryson? Use the system he trains with for less than $100 at superspeedgolf.com. Especially when you enter the code PARTRAIN for 10% off. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 20, 202046 minEp. 90

#89: Chipping Away - The Mental Game When Everything Goes Wrong

It's easy to have a good mindset when everything is going great. What about when it all goes to shit? This episode will transform the way you mentally approach golf and life with the goal to make both a lot more fun -- even when everything goes wrong. PROMO: Go to https://bit.ly/3avfYMl for 20% off Rhoback aka the best face masks in the game. Wearing a mask is the new normal, you might as well look and feel good wearing one. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jul 12, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 89

#88: The Golf Shot Heard Around the World

You probably saw the story that went viral this past week about a guy on a mini-tour who called his shot in the 18th fairway. 130 yards. "I'm gonna make it, banks open," he said. And then he did just that. Will Appleby takes us through the story, the surreal feeling after, chasing his dream and stories from caddying at Bel-Air CC. PROMO: Enter the code LOVETRAIN and get 20% off face masks, polos, tees and more at rhoback.com. #wearadamnmask ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jul 06, 202051 minEp. 88

#87: Learn a Perfect Swing in 60 Minutes

Chuck Quinton is the founder of the RotarySwing.com. Chuck built his golf instruction business to beat frustration with science. He's known for having the perfect swing and he's here to help all of us get one too. Out of all the podcasts we've done, this is the one conversation that has the best chance to transform our swings and golf games. PROMO: Enter the code PARTRAIN at superspeedgolf.com for 10% off to bomb it past your buddies. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jun 28, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 87

#86: Be Like Bryson

Speed is like a drug. Once you taste it, you can't get enough. Michael Napoleon is the Co-Founder of SuperSpeed Golf -- the swing speed system that Bryson DeChambeau uses. Michael hopped on the train to tell us all about their new toy. It's only $99, and your friends are probably going to start wondering how they can get a taste. PROMO: Enter the code PARTRAIN at superspeedgolf.com for 10% off. Consider it a late Father's Day present. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jun 22, 202048 minEp. 86

#85: Every Golfer Needs a Little Crack

Ever have back pain or stiffness? Dr. Cody Hanish (@drcody_dc) is known in the medical world as the owner and chiropractor at Combined Clinics Australia. However, others know him as "Dr. Crack" -- the guy with millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok. Dr. Cody talks about why golfers need more "crack" in their lives, your probability of dying on the table, why getting cracked feels so good and so much more. PROMO: Go to https://bit.ly/3avfYMl for 20% off Rhoback performance gear, Par Train ...

Jun 15, 202054 minEp. 85

#84: Being Black in a White Sport

Maurice Allen is the 2018 Volvik Long Drive World Champion, 2015 & 2016 European Long Drive Tour Champion, motivational speaker and the Guinness World Record holder for fastest ball speed (211 mph). However, the Par Train crew and Maurice didn't talk much about his accolades on the course. Instead, Maurice gave us an honest, real, and raw look inside Maurice's experiences with racial injustice in a white sport -- golf. I urge everyone to listen to this amazing interview, share it, and discus...

Jun 08, 202056 minEp. 84

#83: Sheep Ranch - The Ultimate Escape on the Edge of the World

Chris Keiser and his family built golf heaven over 20 years ago. Many of you know it as Bandon Dunes. The 6th course, Sheep Ranch, opens June 1, 2020. Chris hopped on the train to talk about what makes Sheep Ranch special, the backstory of the logo, the "oh shit" moment during Covid-19, Sand Valley, why now may be the perfect time to make the trek and so much more. PROMO: Enter the code STAYHOME for 20% off at rhoback.com and get dad the golf gear they deserve. ★ Support this podcast ★...

Jun 01, 202059 minEp. 83
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