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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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#202: The Mental Side of Playing a Bucket List Course

Ev, Cerm and the rest of his groomsmen played Pasatiempo Golf Course the day before Evan's wedding and Ev got to play Cypress Point Golf Club on his mini moon. Both courses are designed by Dr. Alister Mackenzie, and it sparked a timely conversation on what comes up when playing a bucket list course. How to play your best, enjoy the round no matter what, caddies, and so much more. If you've ever spent a lot of money on a round of golf, this episode is for you. The Par Train Podcast is brought to ...

Sep 04, 202256 minEp. 202

#201: A Secret Weapon for Member Guests, Scrambles, and Tournaments

Ever wonder why you play great with some people and not so great with others? Ever struggle with worrying about your opponent in match play or letting down your teammate in a member guest or scramble? This is the episode for you. We had Mental Golf Type Founder John Weir and my member guest partner (and best friend) Ryan Weinhaus to unpack our MGT differences, similarities, how it impacts our stress levels on the course, how to play our best, and so much more. Pro Tip: We break down every part o...

Aug 28, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 201

#200: 8 Things to Know from 200 Interviews with the World's Best

To celebrate the 200th ride on the Train, Ev and Cerm have combed through hours of interviews to find the 8 best soundbites to transform your golf game. Thank you to everyone who's hopped aboard along the way. It means the world. Here's to another 200! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest new SHORTS in the game. Seriously... we can't take them off. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off (code auto applies in your cart). Calling all NCAA Footbal...

Aug 21, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 200

#199: Mental Game Mailbag - Breaking 80, Swing Feels Off, Pre Shot Routines, and more

Welcome aboard another mental game mailbag where you the listener send in your voicemails for Ev and Cerm to answer. This week, we go over the following questions: 1. Breaking 80 again (it's been too long) 2. How to play when swing's not feeling great 3. Pre shot routines 4. Fear of judgement 5. Taking the range to the course and managing anxiety Want to get your question answered? Record a voicenote on your phone, and e-mail it to us at thepartrain@gmail.com. The Par Train Podcast is brought to...

Aug 14, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 199

#198: Your Expectations Are WAY Too High (...and the Data to Prove it)

Lou Stagner (@LouStagner on Twitter) is the Data Lead at Arccos Golf and Assistant Coach at Princeton Golf. Lou breaks down all of the crazy stats he sees from golfers just like us vs. the best players in the world. This conversation will be just what you need before your next round of golf... tempered expectations. And Lou will prove it! This episode has top 10 potential all over it. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf...

Aug 07, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 198

#197: Winning When Everything's on the Line (Great for Member Guests, Tournaments, and more)

Ever wonder how the same group of players usually are all up near the top of the leaderboard? Looking to get fired up before an important round of golf? This is your kind of episode. Two of the other three Cermak brothers, Mike (+2 handicap) and Joe (+5 handicap) hop aboard the Train fresh off their unbelievable win at the Butterfield Invitational -- one of the more prestigious amateur tournaments in the country for 70+ years. We talk through every round of match play, why Mike changed putters, ...

Jul 31, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 197

#196: The Middle of the Green Never Moves with Tour Pro Chris Naegel

Chris Naegel (@rightrough on IG) hops aboard the Train for the second time after playing in his second U.S. Open and Monday qualifying in back to back PGA Tour events. Chris is the guy who taught us all about being "aggressively conservative" a couple years ago, and today he's building on that concept even more for the average golfer. You'll be shocked to hear how different he plays golf than us. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoo...

Jul 24, 202249 minEp. 196

#195: How to Stay Even Keeled like Cameron Smith

We may not be able to hit the ball as far as Rory or putt as good as Cameron Smith...but what if we could think like them? In our last major recap we unpack lessons learned from Rory, Hovland, Cameron Smith and more that you can use to in your game and stay even keeled even on the biggest stages. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off their new polos, hoodies, performance t...

Jul 17, 202248 minEp. 195

#194: Confidence is a Practice with Tour Pro Matt Picanso

Matt Picanso (@mattypfunk) has 50+ wins on mini tours. He's a "mini tour legend". He didn't start playing pro until 30 years old, and now he's aboard the Train to help you learn how to harness your own confidence even when you're not hitting the shots you want. If you've ever struggled on the golf course, this episode could be a game changer for you. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myU...

Jul 10, 202255 minEp. 194

#193: Mental Game Roundtable - The Relatable Road to a Single Digit Handicap

Kent Wilson, 10.6 handicap, hops aboard the Train to talk about all the things he's changing to get to a single digit handicap. This is one of the more relatable roundtables we've ever done, and if you've ever wanted to make little changes for big results, this is the episode for you. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off their new polos, hoodies, performance tees and more...

Jul 03, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 193

#192: Mental Game Roundtable - The Difference Between an Amateur and a Pro

Kerry Moher and Brad Fritsch, co-founders of Red Rooster Golf Gloves (#1 glove in golf as rated by MyGolfSpy), are a Tour Pro and a 3.6 handicap. Both obviously great players in their own right, but the differences between the two are fascinating. Ever wonder how Tour Pros score without their best stuff? Curious what mistakes you're making that pros don't? What are some things that a PGA Tour Pro wishes he knew now that he didn't know 20 years ago on Tour? This episode is by far one of our favor...

Jun 26, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 192

#191: How to Weather the Storm and Stay in It Just Like the Pros at the 2022 US Open

Ev and Cerm break down the biggest aha moments and takeaways from the 2022 US Open and the PGA Tour Pros who thrived (and stumbled) down the stretch. How did Fitzpatrick smile through his hardest moments, Scottie Scheffler's attitude, Zalatoris level commitment, and so much more. If your round feels like it's going south, and it's just hard out there (Like a US Open is for the pros), this episode is for you. Learn to weather the storm and stay in it, no matter what. The Par Train Podcast is brou...

Jun 20, 202258 minEp. 191

#190: Why Golf Actually Isn't About Consistency with Colin McCarthy

Colin McCarthy (@colinmccarthygolf on IG), one of the top coaches on the internet today, hops aboard the Train to debunk a lot of false narratives we're telling ourselves about our golf game. Examples: 1. Why golf isn't actually about consistency 2. Why overthinking doesn't exist 3. Why golf is 100% physical and 100% mental 4. Why you don't suck, you just don't understand yet 5. Why feel isn't real 6. How to make the range like the course 7. And soooo much more This episode goes into the physica...

Jun 12, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 190

#189: Chipping Away - Small Tweaks Bringing BIG Positive Change

Ev and Cerm dig deep on the small changes they've both made in their games in the last 6 months that are bringing BIG positive change. Ev talks through how he used to waste time working on the wrong things, his new routines, new focuses and more that leaves Cerm gleaming like a proud co-host. Want to finally get better? This episode is a must listen. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bi...

Jun 05, 202259 minEp. 189

#188: Fill Your Performance Gap like Collin Morikawa with his Coach Rick Sessinghaus

Rick Sessinghaus (@ricksessinghaus), Collin Morikawa's longtime swing and mental coach, hops aboard the Train for the second time to help you fill your performance gap just like he does with Collin. Rick talks about how he went from a hot head in college golf to cool as a cucumber today, what's changed since Collin's second major win, how to stay engaged on the course, what Collin learned from DJ in the Ryder Cup and SO much more. Want to access Rick's online coaching videos and get in the flow?...

May 30, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 188

#187: Achieve Justin Thomas Level Patience

Wonder how Justin Thomas won the 2022 PGA Championship 7 shots back? Want to finally get out of your own way, focusing less on results, and finally learn the power of patience? Hop aboard this Par Train episode where Ev and Cerm break down what they think the average player can take from what they saw at this year's PGA Championship. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for ...

May 23, 202249 minEp. 187

#186: Mental Game Roundtable - A Mini Tour Mindset

Michael VanDerLaan (@mvanderlaan199) and Paige Crawford (@paigecrawford7) hop aboard the Train LIVE at Pinehurst for a rare in person mental game roundtable. Michael and Paige are both on developmental tours where a good week can make their year, but a good mindset is critical to not get caught up in results. Learn how to unidentify with your scores, how to calm yourself down, and so much more. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, ...

May 15, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 186

#185: Whatever You Resist Persists with Andrew Murnane

Andrew Murnane (@notandrewmurnane 700K on tiktok) hops aboard to challenge the way you think. Are you who you think you are? Are the things you're creating in your head actually true? Andrew will help you get out of our own way and give you tools to stop resisting the things you don't want to make it easier to hit the golf shots you most desire! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/...

May 09, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 185

#184: Mental Game Roundtable - Play YOUR Game and Things Will Average Out

Canadian Tour Pro Kolton Lapa (@_koltonlapa) and his mental coach Kiel Alderink (@mental_golf_type) hop aboard the Train for maybe the best mental game roundtable episode of all time. Kolton talks about how he leaned into his personality and mental golf type to make necessary tweaks that are making huge strides in his game. Kiel unpacks their game plans, things you can change in your own game, and so much more to get the most out of your round no matter how you're playing. Want to find out your ...

May 01, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 184

#183: Out of Office - Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (First Timer Mistakes, Pro Tips, and a Links Mindset)

Always dreamed of going to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort? Have a trip planned already and want to know all the do's and don'ts? Evan takes you through everything you need to know about playing golf at Bandon Dunes. The mistakes he made the first time, the mental challenges, pro tips, and so much more. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off their latest Masters gear (aut...

Apr 24, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 183

#182: Why "Having Fun" Isn't Always the Best Strategy with Country Music Star Filmore

Filmore(@filmoremusic), country music star and recently victorious with a hole-in-one, hops aboard the Train as our first country artist. Filmore talks about why his golf game hasn't improved, his mindset when shooting his best score vs. every other round, why "having fun" may not actually be the best strategy, what it's like playing golf before a sold out show, and so much more. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in ...

Apr 18, 202259 minEp. 182

#181: Think Like Scottie Scheffler with Dr. Bob Winters

Dr. Bob Winters (@dr.bobwinters), world renowned Sports Psychologist and known as "The Confidence Doctor", hops aboard the Train as our first Guest Host to unpack Scottie Scheffler's mindset, how to stay even keeled after a big miss, Tiger, and so much more. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off their latest Masters gear (auto applies in your cart). Want to optimi...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 181

#180: “Dear Ball, Goodbye” with Erik Anders Lang

Erik Anders Lang (@erikanderslang & @randomgolfclub) hops aboard the Train for his 3rd time (and arguably his best). We talk about how his Breaking 90 series is actually not about just Breaking 90, anxiety in golf, freedom, the fate of our golf ball, and the magical day of when he cared the least... he broke par for the first time. This and so much more from the legend EAL. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in go...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 180

#179: Shooting 61 the Day After 79

James Nicholas (@jamesnicholasgolf), the Korn Ferry Tour Pro, hops aboard the Train to help the amateur golfer learn how to play like you have nothing to lose, having big goals and trying not to care, what separates the best in the world, how he shot a 61 and still missed the cut, why his 61 wasn't that different than his 79 the day before, and so much more. This was a super relatable and valuable conversation that can help any skill level get out of their own way. The Par Train Podcast is broug...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 179

#178: Mental Game Roundtable - Making Bad Better, Not Worse

Daily Young (@dailsyoungiii), former D1 college golf teammate of Matt and 3x Collegiate Winner, hops aboard to break down how to get out of our own ways, hit the shots we got, not the shot we want, what high handicappers are doing wrong, and so much more. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf -- no honestly I dare you to buy them and not DM us to say it's the most comfortable thing you've ever worn. Tap this link...

Mar 21, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 178

#177: Mental Game Mailbag Goes Global - Keeping Score, Tough Conditions, Off Days, and More

Thanks for hopping aboard another installment of Mental Game Mailbag, where every golfers like you call in with mental related questions. Today's episode features calls from all over the globe: Scotland, Australia, Mexico and the US. Questions asked: 1. How to get yourself right mentally when the conditions are going to be tough 2. How to not let the scorecard get in your head (good or bad) 3. Fighting high expectations after a great round of golf 4. What to do on days you just feel off The Par ...

Mar 13, 202259 minEp. 177

#176: Chipping Away (Literally) - A Short Game Breakthrough

Ev called Cerm to tell him about his breakthrough around the greens. After talking for 20 minutes, they both realized that this could help a lot of people and pressed record. Ev and Cerm break down things that you can take to the course today, why the short game frees up the full swing, Evan's new mindset around the greens, and so much more. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf -- no honestly I dare you to buy t...

Mar 06, 202250 minEp. 176

#175: Losing Your Swing and How to Get it Back with LPGA Tour Pro Emma Talley

Emma Talley (@ertalley on IG), LPGA Tour Pro, hops aboard the Train to help us all learn how to get back to ourselves even at our lowest point. Golf came easy for Emma early on. She won state in high school 3/4 years, was the #1 recruit in the country, won the NCAA Championship at Alabama, won the US Amateur, etc. etc. etc. She was GOOD. But then Emma lost her game. She almost quit. UNTIL, she found the mental game. If you've ever felt like you should give up the game of golf, this episode is fo...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 175

#174: Mental Game Mailbag - Breaking 80, Bad Breaks on Good Shots, Being a Shorter Hitter

Welcome aboard another installment of the popular Mental Game Mailbag series where Par Train listeners send in questions, and Ev and Cerm unpack each one live on the air. This episode's 3 questions: 1. Luke - Why do I always blow up after getting close to breaking 80? 2. Pooja - How do I not let it get to me when I hit a perfect shot and somehow can't find my ball? 3. Gary - How do I play good golf when I know I have to be perfect? In my club championship the course plays longer and it's hard to...

Feb 21, 202245 minEp. 174

#173: Your Free Appointment with the Confidence Doctor

Dr. Bob Winters (@dr.bobwinters), internationally acclaimed Sports Psychologist and known as "The Confidence Doctor" hops aboard the Train to help you become more confident. We talk about his confidence work with Brooks Koepka, if you can fake confidence, why good golf is a lot like being Luke Skywalker, and so much more. Want to learn more about Dr. Bob Winters? Go to www.theconfidencedoctor.com. PAR TRAIN LISTENER DEALS: THE ULTIMATE HANGOVER CURE: Sick of feeling hungover the next day? Want t...

Feb 13, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 173
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