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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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#262: Fixing the Yips or Making Sure You Never Get Them with Parker McLachlin aka Short Game Chef

Parker McLachlin, the hottest short game coach on the PGA Tour, aka the Short Game Chef , hops aboard the Train for the second time to do a deep dive into the yips, how to fix them forever, and how to make sure you never get them. Evan and Parker not only unpack the yips themselves, but also unpack what the yips tell us about our brain, our games, and how to get out of your own way. If you've ever hopped aboard the struggle bus, this episode is for you, What if golfers did THIS instead of going ...

Aug 27, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 262

#261: Game Changing Habits to Copy from Your Best Rounds and Patterns to Stop from Your Worst

What if you could bottle up the best habits from your best rounds of golf and play better golf more often? And conversely, what if you knew exactly what you did in your bad rounds to do less often? Ev and Cerm went back and dug deep into their best and worst rounds to give you a framework to do for your own game. What if golfers did THIS instead of going to the range before their round? Warm up your bodies without going to the range with the #1 pliability app and do a simple 10 min stretching ro...

Aug 20, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 261

#260: In Case You Missed It - July 2023 Recap of The Par Train Podcast

Welcome aboard a brand new mini series... Monthly Recaps! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of June. Trying to catch up? New to the Train? This new mini series will make it easy to catch up and figure out which shows you want to dive into! Here are the episodes from June: #256: Fix Your Big Miss with Ward Jarvis #255: Play Golf Like a Hunter (Like Brian Harman) #254: The 5 Keys to Shooting My Be...

Aug 13, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 260

#259: Mental Game Roundtable - Scoring Well Despite Driver Woes

Ev and Cerm sit down and dig into Cerm's last two rounds where he managed to shoot +1 and -2 despite a lack of fairways and belief with the driver. If you've ever struggled with the driver, this episode is for you! The Par Train is Presented by Rhoback Activewear The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seriously... we can't take them off. Tap this link for 15% off (code auto applies in your cart). What'...

Aug 13, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 259

#258: LFG - FALL IN LOVE WITH GOLF AGAIN with Lang, Ashworth, Ginella and Sali

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about FALLING IN LOVE WITH GOLF AGAIN. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 4 following episodes: 205 - Make Par not War - John Ashworth 206 - Break 70 and Rediscover the Love of the Gam...

Aug 06, 202312 minEp. 258

#257: Repeatable Routines of a 10 vs. 5 vs. 0 Handicaps with Lou Stagner

Ever wonder if your game has the right routines? What routines do scratch golfers do that a 5 or a 10 don't? If you have no routine, where should you start? Ev and Cerm received these very questions recently and decided to bring back one of their most popular guests Lou Stagner ( @LouStagner on Twitter ). A true deep dive into routines, strokes gained, habits, mistakes, and so much more... this episode could be the very thing your game has been waiting for. The Par Train is Presented by Rhoback ...

Aug 06, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 257

#256: Fix Your Big Miss with Ward Jarvis

Many of you have DMed and e-mailed the question "Do you have an episode dedicated to fixing a big miss off the tee?" Ev and Cerm decided to give you just that. Ward Jarvis (@wjarviscoaching), Mental Performance Coach on the PGA Tour of Brendon Todd, Jimmy Walker, and others hops aboard the Train for his 4th ride to break down how he helped Brendon Todd and others deal with the same issue you deal with too. Bye bye big miss! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the gr...

Jul 30, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 256

#255: Play Golf Like a Hunter (Like Brian Harman)

How can you relate to the 2023 Open Champion Brian Harman? Besides his height (5'7"), you'd probably think your game has nothing in common with a major champion. Think again. There are a ton of things Brian Harman taught us this week en route to his first major championship that you can apply to your game. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seriously... we can't take them off. Tap this link https:/...

Jul 24, 202354 minEp. 255

#254: The 5 Keys to Shooting My Best Score

Ev and Cerm break down the 5 surprising keys to Ev's round of +1 over par. If you've ever struggled with your golf game, this episode is for you. Struggle can feel forever, but confidence is never that far behind. This episode proves it. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers 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). OPEN CHA...

Jul 16, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 254

#253: In Case You Missed It - June 2023 Recap of The Par Train Podcast

Welcome aboard a brand new mini series... Monthly Recaps! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of June. Trying to catch up? New to the Train? This new mini series will make it easy to catch up and figure out which shows you want to dive into! Here are the episodes from June: #249: Minuscule Things That Make a Monumental Difference for Any Golfer #248: Play Big Like Wyndham Clark #247: Simplifying t...

Jul 09, 202345 minEp. 253

#252: "I want to quit golf"

Brandon, a 10 handicap and loyal listener DMed us on instagram this week about how he hit rock bottom after shooting 101. He couldn't get out of his own way. Despite playing golf for 20 years, he feels lost and considering quitting the game. Ev and Cerm immediately asked him to come on the show to unpack this round and help him get back on track. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seriously... we c...

Jul 09, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 252

#251: LFG - SWING YOUR SWING with Pressfield, Adams, Mulder and Cupp

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about SWINGING YOUR SWING. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 4 following episodes: 170 - STEVEN PRESSFIELD 154 - WELLS ADAMS 210 - LAUREN CUPP 203 - MARK MULDER The Par Train Podcast is broug...

Jul 02, 202312 minEp. 251

#250: The Fine Line Between a Good and Bad Round of Golf

What's the difference between a good round and a not so good round? What can you do to decrease the number disappointing rounds to ones you're proud of? How can you get the most out of every round? Ev and Cerm dive into this topic and uncover some recent light bulb moments that can you help you shoot your best rounds even when you're not feeling at your peak. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seri...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 250

#249: Minuscule Things That Make a Monumental Difference for Any Golfer

Jared Steger (@CoachSteegs), former pro golfer turned coach, hops aboard the Train for one of Ev and Cerm's favorite interviews in almost 7 years. Jared talks about how to punch back when golf punches you in the face, how mental controls the physical, the dichotomy of internal pressure and self belief, and the seemingly minuscule things that actually make a world of difference for your game. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, sho...

Jun 25, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 249

#248: Play Big like Wyndham Clark

Wyndham Clark missed 24 cuts in 2021-2022 season. Today, he's a U.S. Open Champ. Ev and Cerm recap the 2023 U.S. Open Championship and pull out every important learning from Wyndham's win, Rory, Rickie, Scottie, the challenging grind of a U.S. Open Set Up and more that you can apply to your game. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seriously... we can't take them off. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3m...

Jun 19, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 248

#247: Simplifying the Complexity of Commitment with Jon Sherman

Jon Sherman (@practicalgolf on twitter / @practical.golf on IG), #1 best selling author of The Four Foundations of Golf (Go to www.fourfoundationsofgolf.com and enter code PARTRAIN for 20% off Jon's condensed video series) and fellow mental game enthusiast, hops aboard the Train to unpack the thing we all strive for...COMMITMENT. Why is it so difficult to track our commitment? Why is it hard to know if we committed or not? What even is a committed swing? Jon, Ev, and Cerm unpack and simplify the...

Jun 11, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 247

#246: LFG - PATIENCE with Murray, Hack, Singer, and Cermak

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about PATIENCE. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 4 following episodes: #207 - Getting Off Frustration Train with Tour Pro Grayson Murray #195 - Stay Even Keeled like Cam Smith #187 - Achieve...

Jun 04, 202312 minEp. 246

#245: Chipping Away - The Shocking Differences Between a 10 and a Scratch

Ev and Cerm just got back from Scottsdale and shot a new YouTube series called "Swing Thoughts" (Watch episode 1 here: https://youtu.be/r6zzlcfTDQQ) where they bet a golfer $20 to make a par, and in exchange they tell them what's in their head. Ev and Cerm were so blown away by the differences in how a 10 thinks vs. a +3, they had to unpack it on a chipping away podcast. Wondering what habits you can take from a scratch golfer? This episode is for you. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by ...

Jun 04, 202354 minEp. 245

#244: What if Golf Wasn't Hard with Mental Coach David Mackenzie

David MacKenzie (@golfstateofmind) is a Mental Coach on Tour and the founder of Golf State of Mind. He turned this research into his “Ultimate Mental Game Training System For Golf” which has been used by over 100k golfers worldwide. David, Ev, and Cerm discuss things like what if fearless golf actually doesn't exist, threat states vs. opportunity states, what if golf wasn't hard, why focus is the #1 skill, and so much more. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the gr...

May 28, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 244

#243: How to Play like Brooks Koepka Under Pressure

How does Brooks Koepka always seem to play his best in major championships? What does he do differently? What got him into trouble in the 2023 Masters final round that he corrected in his 2023 PGA Championship win? What about Michael Block? Hovland? Ev and Cerm unpack the most actionable learnings from the 2023 PGA Championship that you can apply to your game. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Ser...

May 22, 202351 minEp. 243

#242: Winning Member Guests by Feeding the Positive Dog with NFL Punter Drew Butler

Drew Butler (@Drewbutler), NFL Punter from 2012-2016 and Co-Host of The Punt Pass Podcast, hops aboard the Train to unpack the parallels between kickers and punters in the NFL with golfers. As a 2.9 index himself, we also unpack his mental game and past member guest successes winning multiple flights and playing in some of the most exclusive member guests in America. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the ga...

May 14, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 242

#241: LFG - CONFIDENCE with Winters, Osbourne, Picanso, Fassi (BONUS)

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about CONFIDENCE. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 4 following episodes: #239. - LPGA PRO MARIA FASSI #194 - TOUR PRO MATT PICANSO #173 - DR. BOB WINTERS #165 - TOP AMATEUR OLLIE OSBOURNE The Par Train Podcast is brought t...

May 08, 202311 minEp. 241

#240: Habits You Can Copy to Become a Plus Handicap in 5 years

Carter Stroup (@carter.stroup), is a 17 year old high school Junior, host of the Perfect Par Podcast,, and is a +2 handicap after only playing the game for 5 years. Carter walks us through what steps and changes he took to get from shooting 100, to 80s, to the 60s. Make sure you have your notepad out, because you'll want to copy these habits to one day become a plus handicap as well. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and ...

May 08, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 240

#239: How to Choose Confidence over Doubt with LPGA Pro Maria Fassi

Maria Fassi (@maraifassi1) burst onto the LPGA scene in 2019 after finishing 2nd at Augusta National's inaugural Women's Amateur and winning the 2019 NCAA Championship at Arkansas. She's now one of the longest hitters on the LPGA Tour and poised to become one of the biggest stars on Tour. Maria and Ev sit down at the LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship at Wilshire Country Club to unpack her mindset, why she performs her best when everything's on the line, her struggle with doubt, how she chooses con...

Apr 30, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 239

#238: The Underdog Mindset of the USMNT and Soccer Goalies Everywhere

Aron Hyde, goalkeeper coach of US Men's National Soccer Team and Charlotte FC, hops aboard the Train to unpack one of the most fascinating positions in sports. Goalies have a lot of time to think in between action, have a huge disadvantage during penalty kicks, and can single handedly win or lose games for their teams. How do goalies manage this stress? What do they focus on? How does this relate to golf? This and so much more with Aron Hyde! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Ac...

Apr 23, 202351 minEp. 238

#237: Think Like Jon Rahm with his Sports Psychologist Bhrett McCabe

One short week after Jon Rahm won the Masters, Bhrett McCabe (@drbhrettmccabe), his sports psychologist, hops aboard the Train to help you learn how to think a little more like Jon Rahm, the importance of competitiveness no matter what, searching not switching, and so much more. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seriously... we can't take them off. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off ...

Apr 16, 202349 minEp. 237

#236: Be a Goldfish like Jon Rahm

Sad the 2023 Masters is over? Ev and Cerm did a deep dive on the 2023 Masters and unpacked the biggest lessons from the players, course, conditions and more that you can apply to your game! Jon Rahm talked about the famous quote from Ted Lasso, be a goldfish (aka have a short memory)! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers (Ev's fav joggers) in the game. Seriously... we can't take them off. Tap this link https://bi...

Apr 10, 202355 minEp. 236

#235: LFG - CLAWING OUT OF ROCK BOTTOM with Harigae, Murray, Talley (BONUS)

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about feeling like you've hit ROCK BOTTOM and CLAWING OUT. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 4 following episodes: #209. - MINA HARIGAE #208 - EV/CERM (CHIPPING AWAY) #207 - GRAYSON MURRAY #175 - EMMA TALLEY The Par Train P...

Apr 02, 202312 minEp. 235

#234: Mental Game Roundtable - Breaking Par in 55 Days with Josh Mayer

Josh Mayer (@joshmayergolf) has 1M+ followers on TikTok and 50K+ subscribers on YouTube. For 54 straight days, Josh came up short on his goal to break par (9 holes). On the 55th day, he finally did it. This could be our most relatable mental game roundtable as we unpack Josh's common mistakes that got in his way but also uncover some uncommon mental shifts that helped him hit his best shots under the biggest pressure. If you've ever had a chance to shoot your best score and bogey, double, or tri...

Apr 02, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 234

#233: Chipping Away - How to Actually Enjoy the Ride

Ev and Cerm always talk about enjoying the ride. No matter where your ball goes. No matter what outcome occurs. But how do you actually "enjoy the ride"? What gets in the way? Why do you even play golf in the first place? This chipping away episode will bring you on a journey to learn how to enjoy the game more than you ever have before. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies and now shorts and joggers (Ev's fav joggers) in the game. ...

Mar 26, 202354 minEp. 233
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