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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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#322: In Case You Missed It - May 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast

Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! 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 May. Here are the episodes from May: #315 - The Crazy Similarities, Differences, and Patterns of Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda that You Can Replicate #317 - A Bandon Dunes Breakdown - From Lost Balls to Low Scores #318 - Stay in Your Lane like Xander Scha...

Jun 09, 202444 minEp. 322

#321: The Tribulations and Triumphs of a Member Guest and Learning to Perform in Any Tournament Because of It

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train where Ev breaks down his member guest experience from triumphs to tears. If you've ever went into an important round feeling good, and the wheels fell off and you weren't sure why? This episode is for you to make sure that never happens again. Buckle up and get ready for the stories and lessons to get your game to the next level. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the...

Jun 02, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 321

#320: LFG - PLAY LIKE A MAJOR WINNER with Singer and Cermak

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A 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 PLAYING LIKE A MAJOR WINNER with soundbites from our major recaps in 2024 and comparing Scottie Scheffler to Nelly Korda. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: Episode 311 ...

Jun 02, 202410 minEp. 320

#319: What to Do Instead of Getting Down on Yourself AND How to Recapture Magic on the Course

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to highlight a new revelation... a light bulb moment -- why we get down on ourselves at the wrong times and for the wrong reasons. This discussion outlines how to reverse this cycle and avoid the trap of self judgment with steps of what to do when you do get caught in the negative spiral. Cerm talks about how he shot his best score in the last year with a 2-under 69, and Ev unpacks his aha moments from his latest playing lesson and his new approach for hi...

May 26, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 319

#318: Stay in Your Lane like Xander Schauffele (2024 PGA Championship Recap)

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train where they break down the 2024 PGA Championship, tournament reaction, course controversy, and unpack the patterns and pitfalls from the PGA Tour Pros at the top of the leaderboard all week. Including the 2024 PGA Champion Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler, Victor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and more. Want to learn how you can replicate your game like the best players in the world? This episode is for you. The Par Train Podcast is brough...

May 20, 202458 minEp. 318

#317: A Bandon Dunes Breakdown - From Lost Balls to Low Scores

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train where Ev breaks down his latest trip to Bandon Dunes for their 25th Anniversary week, the struggle after losing a ball, the return of a big miss, a low score to finish the trip, and everything learned in between. Want to feel like you're being transported to Bandon Dunes, understand how to bounce back after a big miss, and learn valuable lessons to improve your game? This episode is for you! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear ak...

May 12, 202456 minEp. 317

#316: In Case You Missed It - April 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast

Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! 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 April. Here are the episodes from April: #309 - The Common Patterns of Mediocre Golf and the Blueprint for Becoming Elite with Virgil Herring #311 - Play Golf in a Bubble Like 2x Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler (2024 Masters Recap) #312 - Tracking Techniqu...

May 12, 202453 minEp. 316

#315: The Crazy Similarities, Differences, and Patterns of Scottie Scheffer and Nelly Korda that You Can Replicate

We're watching something historic on both major pro golf tours with the simultaneous dominance of Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda. Ev and Cerm hopped aboard another Par Train to unpack their press conferences, their record setting play, their similarities, differences, routines, patterns, and mindsets that you can actually apply to your own game. Want to play 1% like Nelly or Scottie? This episode is for you! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos,...

May 05, 202456 minEp. 315

#314: LFG - FOCUS with Rotella, Kraft, Murray, Bilas, Meltzer, Mycoskie, Cermak, and Singer

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A 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 FOCUS with soundbites from world renowned coaches and players like Dr. Bob Rotella, PGA Tour Pros Kelly Kraft and Grayson Murray, Sportscaster and golf nut Jay Bilas, Coach and Entrepreneur David Meltzer, and your favorite po...

May 05, 20248 minEp. 314

#313: 6 Powerful Ways that Golf Can Advance Any Career and Make You Happier with David Meltzer

David Meltzer , most known for being the former CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire, hops aboard the Train to help you advance your career and become a happier human all by doing the thing you love -- playing golf. If you're needing a pick me up or a friendly reminder on how to get back on track toward whatever you want on or off the course, this episode is for you. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by...

Apr 28, 202426 minEp. 313

#312: Tackling Technique: The Challenge of Taking a Changing (...or Struggling) Golf Swing to the Course

Working on swing changes? Not sure which swing thought to go with? But you've got a golf trip or event coming up, you got invited to play with a buddy or work friend, but you're not quite feeling ready to get off the range to the course? This episode is for you. Ev and Cerm are going through this themselves with their own games, and they talk through effective strategies and processes to get what you need out of your game even before you're feeling ready. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you ...

Apr 21, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 312

311: Play Golf in a Bubble Like 2x Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler (2024 Masters Recap)

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to recap the 2024 Masters and unpack the habits and and pitfalls of Tiger Woods, Max Homa, Rory Mcilroy, Ludvig Aberg, and of course the 2x champ and world #1 Scottie Scheffler. Sad the Masters is over, and want to play golf a little more like Scottie Scheffler? This episode is for you. 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. ...

Apr 15, 202459 minEp. 311

#310: In Case You Missed It - March 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast

Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! 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 March. Here are the episodes from March: Episode #302: Mental Game Roundtable - Making the Jump From a 13 to a 9 in One Year (With children and limited free time) Episode #304: Chipping Away - How I Conquered Nerves, Swing Changes, and Private Course Pressure...

Apr 15, 202458 minEp. 310

#309: The Common Patterns of Mediocre Golf and the Blueprint for Becoming Elite with Virgil Herring

Virgil Herring , premiere coach, player, and the only PGA Professional to give a TED Talk, hops aboard the Train to help us all elevate our games. The longtime coach of Brandt Snedeker, 6 national champions, 200 college golfers, and a professional winner 14x in his own right, Virgil clearly outlines the gap between the best players and 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 c...

Apr 07, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 309

#308: LFG - BECOME A SHORT GAME MASTER with Mclachlin, Parent, Cerm, and Singer

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A 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 BECOMING A SHORT GAME MASTER, with soundbites from world renowned coaches like Parker Mclachlin (Short Game Chef) and Dr. Joe Parent (Zen Golf) and your favorite podcast hosts Ev and Cerm. Like what you hear in this LFG episo...

Apr 07, 202411 minEp. 308

#307: Mental Golf Mailbag with Keith Bennett (Managing Swing Changes, Fixing Driver Issues, Rebuilding Wedge and Putter Confidence, and more)

Ev and Cerm invite former pro golfer, +4 handicap, and elite coach Keith Bennett aboard the Train to answer 10+ listener questions ranging from driver woes, swing changes, short game issues and so much more. If you're struggling in any part of your game, this episode is for you because we cover it all! Listener questions: How to best tackle the mental fears of bad scores during a swing change -@cameron_mcewan I struggle feeling like I deserve pars and birdies. - @thekylebeers Driver vs iron swin...

Mar 31, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 307

#306: Is Tinkering Helping or Hurting Your Golf Game?

Ev and Cerm hop aboard the Train to settle an argument about tinkering -- is it helping or hurting your golf game? Are you a tinkerer or are you actually getting better at golf? **Key Highlights from This Episode:** 🏌️‍♂️ **Dive Into the Fundamentals** Evan's sage (and occasionally frustrating) journey toward a smooth takeaway and maintaining confidence opens the door to discussing the foundational 'feels'. Learn why starting with rhythm can transform your game, and why an ace on the golf cours...

Mar 24, 202452 minEp. 306

#305: Jay Bilas - The Transformational Journey (and struggles) from a Lesson a Week for an Entire Year

Jay Bilas , College Basketball Analyst and overall sports legend, hops aboard the Train for his second ride to dig into the transformative journey (and struggles) from getting a lesson a week for an entire year. **Key Highlights from This Episode:** - 🏀⛳️ Jay details his recent focus on defense in the world of college hoops and compares it to the strategic nature of golf. - 🍊 Hear his thoughts on why Tennessee and their coach have potential to go all the way. - 🎫 Jay shares his unforgettable ...

Mar 17, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 305

#304: Chipping Away - How I Conquered Nerves, Swing Changes, and Private Course Pressure

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to dig into his best round since rebuilding his swing. Ev unpacks the pressure packed stories at one of the most private clubs in Los Angeles, what his caddie forced him to focus on, and the revelation of somehow finding the zone again. If you've struggled recently, this episode should give you hope. 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 t...

Mar 10, 202453 minEp. 304

#303: In Case You Missed It - February 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast

Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! 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 February. Here are the episodes from February: #296 - Finding Your Tiger Mode with Fredrik Lindblom and Hannah Gregg #298 - Why We're In The Epidemic of Over Instructioni and How to STILL Go Low #299 - Is It My Swing or Is It Mental With PGA Tour Coach Rick S...

Mar 10, 202445 minEp. 303

#302: Mental Game Roundtable - Making the Jump From a 13 to a 9 in One Year (With children and limited free time)

Long time listener first time caller, Zach Dangos, hops aboard the Train to unpack what he changed in 2023 to go from a 13 to a 9, with little kids and limited free time. If you want to shave 4 shots off your handicap in 2024, this episode is a must listen. 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 (auto applies in your cart!). If you like the...

Mar 03, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 302

#301: LFG - KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID with Kraft, Nicholas, Trottie, Horovitz, Singer and Cerm

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A 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 KEEPING IT SIMPLE, with soundbites from Tour Pros Kelly Kraft and James Nicholas, TaylorMade's Chris Trott, Author Oliver Horovitz, and your favorite podcast hosts Ev and Cerm. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbit...

Mar 03, 20248 minEp. 301

#300: Celebrating 300 Episodes with One Simple Revelation that Could Change Your Game

Ev and Cerm celebrate 300 episodes by going back to their first ever mental game podcasts, breaking down their favorite clips, and ultimately unpacking this one single revelation that changes everything for your game, life, work, and more. If this is your 300th ride on the Train or your first, this episode is a must listen. 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...

Feb 25, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 300

#299: Is It My Swing or Is It Mental with PGA Tour Coach Rick Sessinghaus and SCPGA Coach of the Year Josh Alpert

Rick Sessinghaus, former coach of Collin Morikawa for 18+ years, hops aboard the Train for his 4th time joined by his Flowcode colleague, SCPGA Coach of the Year, and my coach Josh Alpert LIVE from the PGA Show. Ev wanted to get to the truth of this longtime question. Is it my swing or is it mental? If you've ever wondered this yourself, this episode is for you. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. S...

Feb 18, 202448 minEp. 299

#298: Why We're In the Epidemic of Over Instruction and How to STILL Go Low

Teaching legend, and former pro player, Andrew Emery hops aboard the Train to talk about the 4 types of golfers, why he's seen Tour Pros cry at Q school, why we're in the epidemic of over instruction, how to go low regardless, why swing instruction has to have a mental component to it, 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 for 15% of...

Feb 11, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 298

#297: In Case You Missed It - January 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast

Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! 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 January. Here are the episodes from January: Episode 290 - Hodinkee's Ben Clymer - The Cerazy Connection Between Watches, Golf and a "Just Happy to Be Here" Mindset Episode 292 - How to Set Your 2024 Golfing Goals (and avoid common mistakes in the process) Ep...

Feb 11, 202448 minEp. 297

#296: Finding Your "Tiger Mode" with Fredrik Lindblom and Hannah Gregg

Pro Golfers Fredrik Lindbom and Hannah Gregg hop aboard the Train live from the PGA Show unpacking what it takes mentally to get your Tour card, what gets in your way to playing good golf, how to play well when you need it, and how to harness your own "Tiger Mode". 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 (auto applies in your cart!). Congrat...

Feb 04, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 296

#295: LFG - DEALING WITH ANXIETY with McCabe, Chapman, and Singer

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 DEALING WITH ANXIETY, with soundbites from PGA Tour Sports Psychologist Bhrett McCabe and Renowned Anxiety Expert Dr. Kevin Champman. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following...

Feb 04, 20249 minEp. 295

#294: PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray - How to Succeed On Purpose

Two-Time PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray hops aboard the Train after winning the 2024 Sony Open to unpack how to birdie 18 to make a PGA Tour playoff, the mindset in a playoff, what he's learned through all the ups and downs, how to succeed on purpose, what WIN actually stands for, and so much more. If you've ever been on the struggle bus and wondered how to get back on track, this episode is for you. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoo...

Jan 28, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 294

#293: PGA Tour Pro (and visor guy) Kelly Kraft - Go Back to Basics

PGA Tour Pro Kelly Kraft hops aboard the Train unpack his highs vs. lows, the importance of fundamentals, HOW to actually practice and work on fundamentals, why every golfer should wear a visor, and so much more. If you want 2024 to be the best golf of your life, this episode is for you. 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 (auto applies ...

Jan 21, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 293
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