Dr. Bob Rotella, the premiere sports psychologist in the world, hops aboard the Train to help you think like the best players in the world (Like Rory McIlroy and Lebron James -- who he coaches). Bob talks about how Tiger and Phil played different than everyone else, how we're trying to master a game that can't be mastered, why we need to embrace mistakes, and ultimately become the best we can be on and off the course. Grab Dr. Rotella's latest book here: https://amzn.to/35VC1xJ PAR TRAIN LISTENE...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 172
LIVE from the PGA Show... Ev, Cerm, and Intern Hank play 18 holes together for the first time in Orlando at the Ritz Carlton (Where the PNC Championship is played) and break down personal breakthroughs, what didn't work, why trying to stop the bleeding can actually make you bleed out (figuratively speaking of course), and so much more. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: Want a personal caddy in your pocket? Download the 18Birdies App (The #1 GPS and Swing Analyzer app) and join the Par Train group to...
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 171
Steven Pressfield (@steven_pressfield on IG), one of the most prolific authors in the world, hops aboard the Train to unpack timeless wisdom from his famous book the Legend of Bagger Vance. We discuss how to find our authentic swing, how to defeat self doubt, how to lean into your instincts and natural ability, and so much more. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: Want a personal caddy in your pocket? Download the 18Birdies App (The #1 GPS and Swing Analyzer app) and join the Par Train group to compet...
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 170
Bento Assis (@bentoassisgolf), 4x Kids World Golf Champion at only 11 years old (What?!) hops board the Train to help us all play like a kid again. He talks about his mindfulness training, playing against Charlie Woods, how he practices differently than 50 year olds, and why he wants to break Tiger's records. Want to player better golf in 2022? Start by playing like Bento. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: Want a personal caddy in your pocket? Download the 18Birdies App (The #1 GPS and Swing Analyze...
Jan 16, 2022•58 min•Ep. 169
New York Times Best-Selling Author Tom Coyne (@coynewriter) hops aboard the Train to help us avoid the common golf travel trap... ruining a great day because of bad golf. Tom takes us through what he's learned from walking every links course in Ireland, going from a 15 handicap to a +1, what writing teaches us about golf and life, and so much more. Links to Tom's NYT Best-Selling Books: https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Coyne/e/B001JPC1K2 PAR TRAIN LISTENER PERK: Want a personal caddy in your pocket? D...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 168
After interviewing 50+ of the best minds in golf in 2021, Ev and Cerm have hand picked the 8 best patterns and soundbites that you can replicate to play your best golf in 2022. This episode is a perfect way to reflect on 2021 and have a clear blueprint for your best golf in 2022. Highlighted episodes: 1. Episode #116 with Cosmo Alexander, 7x world champ fighter 2. Episode #124 with Chris Selfridge, Tour caddie and former Pro 3. Episode #142 with Rick Sessinghaus, Collin Morikawa's coach 4. Episo...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 167
Dr. Kevin Chapman (@drkchap on twitter), one of the top minds in managing anxiety and sports mental performance, hops aboard the Train to give you a masterclass in how to regulate your emotions no matter how challenging your situation is on and off the course. This interview could be your secret weapon to 2022 being your best year yet. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVES: Want a personal caddy in your pocket? Download the 18Birdies App (The #1 GPS and Swing Analyzer app) and join the Par Train group t...
Dec 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 166
You probably know Ollie Osborne (@_ollieosborne_) from his crazy run and runner up finish in the 2020 US Amateur at Bandon Dunes. Ollie is still in college (graduating from SMU in Spring 2022), but he's already played in 3 PGA Tour events including the Masters and the US Open. Ollie takes us through what his mindset was on the 18th tee box with a chance to win the US Am, lessons learned from Fred Couples at the Masters, what he learned at a US Open, his new practice routine, and so much more. Wa...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 165
We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience (John Dewey). Evan and Matt double down on this do a bit of reflection on their own golfing journey, what's worked, what hasn't, regrets, and proclamations from the future. This episode of hindsight bias will give you plenty of nuggets that you can use to improve your game and hopefully pave your path to scratch. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: Want a personal caddy in your pocket? Download the 18Birdies App (The #1 GPS and Sw...
Dec 13, 2021•48 min•Ep. 164
Kiel Alderink (@mental_golf_type), one of Golf Digest's top instructors under the age of 40, hops aboard the Train to talk about personality types and how your personality is impacting your golf game probably without you knowing. If your mental game has improved at all by listening to this show, this episode could unlock even more performance by learning how you're wired and understanding which concepts work best for you. HOLIDAY DEALS FOR PAR TRAIN LISTENERS ONLY: GET 20% OFF BRAND NEW GOLF CLU...
Dec 05, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 163
Jeff Pelizzaro (@18strongjeff & @18strong), one of Golf Digest’s Top 50 Golf Fitness Professionals, Founder of 18Strong Golf Fitness Company, hops aboard the Train to give us all a crash course on how to better our bodies not just over the winter but year round. We know the Par Train family is improving their mental game, so it's time to make you bodies just as strong! EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS: 20% OFF GOLF CLUBS: Want new clubs without breaking bank? Need a gift idea for someone getting ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 162
Ward Jarvis (www.wardjarvis.com), mental performance coach on the PGA Tour unpacks what he's working on with Brendon Todd (Multiple winner on Tour), Jimmy Walker (PGA Champ), Lucas Glover (US Open Champ), juniors and more. We also dig into our thoughts on Rory McIlroy, his recent comments on his mental game and more -- all nuggets designed to help your game too. EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS: THINKING ABOUT NEW GOLF CLUBS? Want new clubs without breaking bank? Need a gift idea for someone getting ...
Nov 22, 2021•58 min•Ep. 161
Joey Bommarito, 13 handicap, hops aboard the Train to talk about how he went from breaking 6-irons (and sometimes 56 degrees) to breaking 80. If you've ever struggled with frustration on the course, consistency, managing your misses, snap hooks, you name it, this episode is for you. EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS: A Note About Supply Chain Delays --> due to the shipping delays, get your holiday gifts early this year to ensure you get them on time! GOLF CLUBS Want new clubs without breaking bank?...
Nov 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 160
We've all spent time in suckville. There's nothing worse. The question is how do we punch our tickets and break free from suckville? Dr. Bhrett McCabe (@drbhrettmccabe), Sports Psychologist on the PGA Tour for Jon Rahm, Billy Horschel, Sam Burns and many more hops aboard the train for his 3rd time and gives us the roadmap to not just find our best, but more importantly get it done even when we don't have it. Break free from suckville today! Bhrett's new book "Break Free from Suckville": https://...
Nov 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 159
Temperatures are beginning to plummet. Our hands are starting to sting with every thin iron shot. But... rest assured. There are things we can do to play better in the colder weather. Stay warm out there! If we've helped your game even a smidge, do us a solid and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-par-train-live-golf-improve/id1136003885 NOT SURE WHAT TO ASK FOR THIS HOLIDAY SZN? We got you! Get a new quarter zip or hoodie and keep playing golf even in...
Oct 31, 2021•45 min•Ep. 158
Simon Taylor (@taylored.mindset) played D1 college golf and fell into the trap so many of us do, the fear of failure. He could barely break 80. He then went to D3 and found more than his golf game. He discovered his insatiable curiosity about the mental game and specifically the fear of failure. A masters and PhD later, Simon hops aboard the Train to give us a crash course in the one thing that plagues our authentic swings from coming out. If you want to play more free and stop hanging on, this ...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 157
Matthias Barker (@matthiasjbarker), one of the most popular and impactful therapists on social media today with over 2M followers, hops aboard the Train to give us all some golf therapy. Why do certain shots bother us more than others, where does embarrassment actually come from, how do we change an unproductive mental state to a more helpful one, and so so much more. If golf has recently beat you down and left you feeling hopeless, this conversation is a must listen. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIV...
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 156
Out of Office is a travel mini-series that breaks down bucket list golf trips so you can get the do's and don'ts on logistics, lodging, the golf courses, the things to do outside of golf, and so much more. This Out of Office episode goes to Sea Island, Georgia, one of golf's hot spots in the US. If you're looking for your next golf trip, Sea Island could be just the spot. Visit Sea Island at https://www.seaisland.com/golf PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: Want 15% the best fitting performance golf a...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 155
Wells Adams (@wellsadams), guest host and bartender on ABC's Bachelor in Paradise, hops aboard the Train to not only share a few Bachelor secrets but more importantly tell us how he broke par for the first time. This is a brand new mini-series where we break down how those magical rounds actually occur. Full disclosure: Evan's first round after this interview tied his best score ever so Wells' mentality works! PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVES: Want to get coached by the bestselling author of Zen Go...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 154
In celebration of Team USA winning the Ryder Cup, Par Train Hosts Ev and Cerm dig into the mental side of match play. The common mistakes we make, the challenges good match play players overcome, the lessons that apply to stroke play, and even life off the course. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVES: Want to get coached by the bestselling author of Zen Golf Dr. Joe Parent and Par Train Co-Host Evan Singer for an online 90 minute workshop? Sign up asap before the seats sell out. October 6 at 5pm PST bu...
Sep 27, 2021•41 min•Ep. 153
All aboard another mental game mailbag where listeners just like you call in to get their questions answered and get better on and off the course. This week's mailbag covers everything from blocking out bad memories with certain shots or clubs, how to build a routine to improve your speed control on the greens, how to bounce back after making a mistake on a smart shot, and how to be more successful off the first tee. Want Ev and Cerm to answer your question? Leave us a voicemail at 213-640-7606...
Sep 19, 2021•47 min•Ep. 152
Joe Cermak, a +5 handicap, former pro, and college player, hops aboard the train to talk about the surprisingly simple approach to breaking a course record and how he followed that up by qualifying for his second US Mid Am. We unpack his mindset, his course management system, why he looks up courses on google earth, and how to drop shots on your own game. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: Performance Apparel: Want 15% the best fitting performance golf apparel in the game? Tap this link bit.ly/3myURy...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 151
Jhared Hack (@jhackgolf) has beaten guys like Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler to win the Western Amateur. In 2018, Jhared missed 18 straight cuts on the Korn Ferry Tour, posting scores in the high 80s. Since working on his mental game, in just the last month (!!!) Jhared has shot a 57, a 60, and won the Arizona Open. We break down everything Jhared has learned, how a fearful and tentative mindset gave him the driver yips, and how small daily tweaks have helped propel him to the best golf of his...
Sep 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 150
Jeremy Poincenot (@JeremyPoincenot), World Blind Golf Champion, hops aboard the train after winning 6 national and 2 world blind golf championships in the last 8 years. Jeremy lost his sight at age 19, and gives us a candid and inspiring look behind the curtain for how he not only learned to live with blindness, but began to thrive as a blind golfer. Learn Jeremy's routines, mindset, and approach that help him break 80 despite being visually impaired. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: Want 15% the b...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 149
Even the best players in the world can make big numbers, but what makes them pros are how quickly they can bounce back. This chipping away episode dives into some success stories, some personal failures, and tactics that have worked for us and you to bounce back and salvage your round. Par Train Listener Exclusives: Want 15% the best fitting performance golf apparel in the game? Tap this link bit.ly/3myURyP and you'll never wear another brand again. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Aug 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 148
Tour Pro Mike Johnson hops aboard the Train after playing in his first major championship at Torrey Pines this year. In college, Mike set records at Auburn, with the 2nd most wins in school history. Mike's been on the Korn Ferry Tour since 2016 and takes us through the mental battles of trying to get status on the PGA Tour, his new mindset, what he learned from Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, and so much more. Par Train Listener Exclusives: LOOK GOOD: Want 15% the best fitting performance golf ...
Aug 16, 2021•56 min•Ep. 147
David Freese, 2011 World Series MVP, hops aboard the Train to talk about the parallels between winning at the highest level in baseball and now with golf. David is 7 months in to his golf journey and he's HOOKED. David talks about the importance of having comfort in discomfort, how he reset when he started playing tentative, the importance of staying calm and aggressive, what Mike Trout and Albert Pujols do different than the rest, and so much more. Follow David on instagram at www.instagram.com...
Aug 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 146
Welcome aboard to the second mental game mailbag episode where Ev and Cerm take calls from golfers just like you and help them with their mental game. Caller 1 asks if he should put the driver away for good and only hit 3 wood (You may be surprised by Ev and Cerm's answer). Caller 2 asks why he blows up on the back 9 after shooting great on the front. Caller 3 gives us an update on his progress from the first mailbag episode, and caller 4 asks how he can deal with slow play out there. Want Ev an...
Aug 02, 2021•38 min•Ep. 145
"...that was maybe the greatest moment we've ever had in 5 years doing this podcast." (1:04:00) Cal Shapiro, a recording artist known for his crazy run with Timeflies, 8+ years of sold out tours, 250+ million streams on Spotify, and charting #1 on iTunes, is now doing the solo artist thing known as "Cal" and hopping aboard the Par Train whenever he can. When Cal isn't making music, he fires at pins as a 2 handicap. We dig into his mental game, his tendencies, the parallels of making music and pl...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 144
Last week, Collin Morikawa's coach hopped aboard the train (check that episode out if you haven't listened yet!). This week, Collin makes history and wins The Open. Ev and Cerm break down the lessons, routines, habits and mindsets we learned about Collin last week and apply them to the championship performance this weekend. You may not think you can hit it as good as Collin, but you sure as hell can think like him. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: If you haven't tried Rhoback performance apparel ye...
Jul 19, 2021•40 min•Ep. 143
