Rick Sessinghaus (https://www.ricksessinghaus.com/) has been Collin Morikawa's coach since he was 8 years old. Rick breaks down Collin's mental makeup to help you apply the same habits and principles that have made Collin the phenom he is today, the common mistakes most amateur golfers make, how to finally find your flow, and so so much more. You'll have to try to not get better after listening to this interview. PAR TRAIN LISTENER WARNING: Rhoback performance apparel is incredibly addictive, es...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 142
Hop aboard another chipping away episode, where we go deep on one topic and find learnings you can use to elevate your game. Today we unpack scrambles. We talk through the difference between hitting first vs. 4th, why some people swing freer with 3 teammates while others actually put more pressure on themselves. Most people think scrambles are just fun, but Ev and Cerm outline a lot of practical learnings that can help you when you play your own ball! PAR TRAIN LISTENER WARNING: Rhoback performa...
Jul 04, 2021•41 min•Ep. 141
All aboard our first ever mental game mailbag mini-series where listeners just like you call in and get their burning questions answered. Want to call in for the next one? Leave us a voicemail at the Par Train mental game hotline at 213-640-7606! Caller 1: Dylan has been playing the best golf of his life since listening to the Par Train (That means the world btw). BUT, Dylan is struggling on holes 15-18 when he is on track to shoot his lowest score ever. He holds on. We talk about how Dylan ca...
Jun 27, 2021•39 min•Ep. 140
What did Jon Rahm do that you can do in your game? Why did Bryson blow up on the back 9? How can you learn from the best players in the world and form a new and improved "U.S. Open Mindset" for your game? This and so much more! PAR TRAIN EXCLUSIVE: Tap https://bit.ly/3myURyP and get 15% off Rhoback, the best golf apparel we've ever worn. 4-way stretch, new styles every week, and the best people behind the scenes. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jun 21, 2021•34 min•Ep. 139
Scott Fawcett, founder of the Decade Golf System, former Tour Pro turned math genius, hops aboard the train to help us understand how to make decisions on the course easier and more data-driven. Scott's system is taking the Tour and amateur scene by storm, working with Bryson DeChambeau, Colin Morikawa, Will Zalatoris and many more. This conversation may just blow your mind and make you think differently about what clubs or shots you decide to take to the course. Father's Day Exclusive: Make Fat...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 138
Tim Mickelson (@timmick29), caddie and brother of Phil Mickelson, hops aboard the Train to take us inside their heads during a historic 2021 PGA Championship victory at Kiawah Island. Tim talks about how and why he and Phil had to reset after 6 holes on Sunday, how to play in the wind, what it's like having your older brother as your boss, their mindset going into the US Open at Torrey to complete the grand slam, and so much more. FATHER'S DAY EXCLUSIVE FOR PAR TRAIN LISTENERS ONLY: Get your dad...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 137
Henry "Hank" Mette is our new intern. Hank is 24 years old and just started playing golf during Covid. He went from an 18 handicap to an 11 after practicing the things we talk about on this show. We dig into his game, his fears, what's worked and what hasn't, so you can take away some new tactics, habits, and attitudes to improve your game. Par Train Listener Exclusive: Want to get new golf gear that you can also wear off the course? Rhoback's 4-way stretch apparel with stiff collars make me loo...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 136
You already know Phil Mickelson won a major at 50 years old today. You already know he made history. However, you may not know how he did it. What helped him focus better now at 50 years old than at 45? How did his patience help him beat a major killer like Brooks Koepka in 20 mph wind on Sunday? We dig into all of this and more to help any level of golf use the same mental approach that Phil used to make history. BREAKING NEWS: Par Train Hats Going on Sale THIS WEEK Keep checking www.thepartrai...
May 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 135
Why is it so hard to play good golf in the toughest conditions? Ever struggle to commit over a shot and swing tentatively the entire round? In another installment of our chipping away mini-series, Ev and Cerm go deep on how to play with more confidence, commit to every shot, and make the most of your round even in the toughest conditions. Par Train Listener Exclusive Deal: Sick of the same old golf clothes that get worn out after a few washes, are stiff, and have limp collars? Go to https://bit....
May 16, 2021•57 min•Ep. 134
Dr. Joe Parent, Best-Selling Author of Zen Golf (One of my favorite books of all time), hops aboard the Train to give us all a once-in-a-lifetime masterclass on the mental game. Joe talks about how working on your swing only works when you work on your mind first. Dr. Joe Parent is one of my heroes, and I hope this interview is as big of a thrill for you guys as it was for us. Go to www.drjoeparent.com to get Zen Golf, Zen Putting, How to Make Every Putt, and so many more amazing books to improv...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 133
Sonny and Chubba Watson from the hilarious @Groupchat_golf_memes crew hopped on the Train to finally dig into their mental demons. Sonny (@officiallysonny) is a 2-handicap who struggles with short putts, and Chubba (@chubbawatson)is a 15-handicap who struggles with the driver and making a big number. We dig into why they're struggling, explore new ways to approach their game from the mental side, and ultimately hope to help you eliminate the dreaded blow-up hole too. Par Train Listener Exclusive...
May 02, 2021•52 min•Ep. 132
Erika Larkin (@erikalarkingolf), the number 1 golf teacher in Virginia and best young teachers in America according to Golf Digest, hops on the train to help us finally understand our personal puzzle, why one size does not fit all, and learning feels that can actually translate to real. Want to learn more from Erika? Go to www.erikalarkin.com. Par Train Listener Exclusive: If you haven't worn a piece of Rhoback gear yet, you're 100% missing out. That's why, for Par Train listeners only, you can ...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 131
Tyler Mycoskie, Founder and CEO of Dollar Driver Club, hops aboard the Train to discuss the new way golfers are hitting more fairways and finally swing free off the tee. Tyler, also a founding member of Toms Shoes, takes us through the entrepreneurial journey of disrupting the golf equipment space and how DDC is reshaping how all of us could buy drivers in the future. Go to www.dollardriverclub.com today and join for a dollar a day. We are now Dollar Driver Club members ourselves, and I am LOVIN...
Apr 18, 2021•59 min•Ep. 130
The Monday after the Masters can be a painful reality. Luckily, we compiled 5 mental takeaways from the 2021 Masters that you can apply to your game. We discuss Justin Rose, Will Zalatoris, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Spieth, and obviously Hideki Matsuyama. We break down their highs and lows, tendencies and patterns to make your mental game stronger and scores lower. Par Train Exclusive: Want the softest, best-fitting hoodie ever made? Rhoback has done it again with their perfor...
Apr 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 129
Jake Hutt (@jakehuttgolf) on Instagram is a PGA Professional and Golf Instructor that makes golf and our swings make more sense. Jake is one of the most popular instructors on the internet right now and trying to make the game easier to understand while also making it pretty damn fun to watch. Want to dig in on your game? Check out Jake's stuff at www.jakehuttgolf.com or follow him on Instagram at @jakehuttgolf. Exclusive Deal for Par Train listeners: Rhoback activewear just dropped their new pe...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 128
Bhrett McCabe, Sports Psychologist for WGC Match Play Champ Billy Horschel and many other top players on the PGA Tour, hops on the Train to help your mental game. We talk about telling players to "have fun" is terrible advice, the common mistake almost every player makes, and so much more. Want the same mental training as the best players in the world? You're in the right place. Exclusive deal for Par Train listeners: Golf is hard. Shouldn't you at least get yourself a new outfit? Maybe get some...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 127
Introducing Pre-Round Prep, a brand new mini series where we give you a little 5-8 minute snippet that you can listen to right before you play golf. Today's Pre-Round Prep is the Golf's Gambit. Learn how to play golf like chess, get back to being an athlete, and finally learn "how" to play one shot at a time. Exclusive Deal for Par Train Listeners Only: "The first thing I wear out of the wash." "The only thing I wear at home now." "Perfect for chilly golf and working out." We keep hearing crazy ...
Mar 21, 2021•8 min•Ep. 126
What if I told you that there was a new way for you and your buddies to play the most exclusive courses in the world, with famous people, and also help people in need? Eric Sedransk, Founder and CEO of Member for a Day (www.memberforaday.com)hops on the Train to talk about his game-changing platform built during covid that has raised almost $1,000,000 for charity in 9 months. We talk about the ideal golf experience, how golf brings people together, the new way we can use this game to help people...
Mar 14, 2021•56 min•Ep. 125
Chris Selfridge hops on the Train and may forever change the way you look at your golf game. Chris offers a unique perspective both as a premiere player, a current caddie on the European Tour, and a mental performance coach. Chris breaks down themes that separate the best players in the world from all of us. He tells a never before told story about Patrick Reed when caddying in his group in Europe, a crazy stat about Tiger in his prime, and why we all need to stop being control freaks on and off...
Mar 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 124
Golf.com's Subpar Podcast is one of the top podcasts in the game. GOLF Subpar hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz hopped on the Train to dive deep on the mental game roundtable. Colt and Drew reveal what they wish they knew in their pro playing days, taking yourself too seriously, why bogey is OK, and how to finally stop forcing it. EXCLUSIVE DEAL FOR THE PAR TRAIN FAMILY: Click here https://bit.ly/3avfYMl for 15% off your first Rhoback performance apparel order. The stretchiest, most stylish, golf...
Feb 28, 2021•52 min•Ep. 123
Matt Ginella is the ultimate storyteller. From Sports Illustrated to Golf Digest to Golf Channel to documenting buddies trips all over the world. To now, the co-creator of FirePitCollective.com and the Fire Pit Podcast. Matt hops on the train to talk about restoring the soul of the game, why golf is his religion, an unforgettable (untold) story about Arnold Palmer, and how he stays in the moment even when he's playing like shit. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: We're getting messages every day abou...
Feb 21, 2021•54 min•Ep. 122
James Hong has been recognized as one of the premier golf instructors and performance coaches in the world. The 2017-2020 Golf Digest Top Teachers in NY and known for his masterful work with juniors, James helps us learn what juniors do well that adults seem to forget, common mental mistakes, course management hacks, and so much more. EXCLUSIVE DEAL FOR PAR TRAIN LISTENERS: Get yourself 15% off the stretchiest, softest, best-performing activewear in the world. It's called Rhoback and once you tr...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 121
PGA Tour Mental Coach Ward Jarvis and one of his amateur players Eric Straub (+3 handicap) hop on the Train for our first player / coach mental game roundtable. We discuss game-changing habits and routines, how to make birdies from the trees, how Eric went from a scratch to a +3 only using his mind, and so so much more. Follow Ward on Twitter and IG at @wjarviscoaching Follow Eric on Twitter at @ericstraub Exclusive Deal for Par Train Listeners: Get yourself some Rhoback, the stretchiest, softes...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 120
World-renowned Sports Psychologist Dr. Patrick Cohn hops on the Train ready to help you take your mental game to the next level. Dr. Cohn has coached hundreds of athletes in all sports including past major winners on the PGA Tour. We discuss fragile confidence, mental keys to good putting, the yips, how to bounce back after bad holes, and how to finally get out of your own way. Exclusive Deals for Par Train Listeners: Go to imageingolf.com/thepartrain and download the new Mental Game app called ...
Jan 31, 2021•52 min•Ep. 119
Stephen Cox, longtime rules official and tournament director on the PGA Tour, hops on the Train to help us understand why we can't get a free drop out of a divot in the middle of the fairway, why Jordan Spieth wasn't pleased with one of his rulings, why we can't replace white stakes with red stakes, the thinking behind course set up, and so much more. Exclusive Deals for Par Train Listeners: Go to imageingolf.com/thepartrain and download the new Mental Game app called Imagine Golf. Download the ...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 118
Tron Carter from No Laying Up hops on the Train to deep dive on his incredible journey of being a 2 handicap as a righty and deciding to start over and try to break 80 as a lefty in one year. There are endless mental breakthroughs, lightbulb learnings, and things that could change your game forever, regardless of which side of the ball you play from. Exclusive Deals for Par Train Listeners: Go to imageingolf.com/thepartrain and download the new Mental Game app called Imagine Golf. Download the a...
Jan 17, 2021•54 min•Ep. 117
Cosmo Alexandre II is a 7x Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion, former professional soccer player, and now a golf nut... managing to break 90 in 18 months. Cosmo hops on the Train to talk about the parallels between entering the ring with someone who's trying to knock you out and staring down a tee shot with water right. We talk fitness, mindset, work ethic, confidence vs. fear, and so much more. This conversation is guaranteed to jump-start and inspire you to start 2021 off right. Exclusive...
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 116
Want to play your best golf in 2021? It all starts between the ears. Get a recap of the biggest lessons learned from every mental game interview in 2020 and know what to focus on for an amazing 2021 on and off the course. Didn't get everything you wanted for the holidays? Get yourself some Rhoback, the best performance gear on and off the golf course. Tap https://bit.ly/3avfYMl for 15% off your first order, no promo code needed. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 115
Comedian Robby Berger aka Bobby Fairways from Brilliantly Dumb hops on the Train to help us all take ourselves a little less seriously and have a lot more fun on the course. Bob talks about playing golf with the Entourage cast, his dream foursome, the one food to eat before you play golf, and even some go to one-liners for your buddies when they play bad on the course. PROMO: Did you not get what you wanted this holiday szn? Get 15% off your first rhoback at https://bit.ly/3avfYMl (no promo code...
Dec 27, 2020•36 min•Ep. 114
Ryan Weinhaus, long time friend of Par Train Hosts Ev and Cerm, is a +1 handicap thanks to a "neutral mindset". Learn how to play shots you’re uncomfortable with, what’s holding back 7-10 handicap from becoming scratch, why there’s so much more than positive or negative, a life-changing book, what you’re doing wrong on the putting green, match play vs. stroke play, and so much more. PROMO: Want the most comfortable and versatile garment of clothing ever made? Get yourself something you can wear ...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 113
