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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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Episodes

#352: LFG - CELEBRATING THE GRIND AND COLD WEATHER with Bilas, Cupp, 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 CELEBRATING THE GRIND AND COLD WEATHER with soundbites College Basketball Legend Jay Bilas and Speedgolf Champ Lauren Cupp. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: EPISODE 15...

Nov 03, 202410 minEp. 352

#351: How to Work on Your Golf Swing and Actually Get Better (Not Worse!)

Pat Cermak , the 4th Cermak brother, hops aboard the Train to school us on why he left his corporate job to teach golf. A D1 player at Toledo, now giving lessons for a living, he lives and breathes the golf swing. Endless access to range balls. Working on his game more than ever. And he's now a +4 handicap. He's actually gotten BETTER the more he's worked on his swing and game vs. so many of us who actually get worse. We unpack how he did it, what's leading to the best golf of his life, why it c...

Oct 27, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 351

#350: Mastering the Margins with Mark Immelman - The Fine Line Between Success and Failure

Mark Immelman , PGA Tour broadcaster, Author, Golf Coach, Podcast Host and brother of Masters Champion Trevor Immelman hops aboard the Train to help you master the margins. What do all the pros do that no amateurs do? Why do things become so difficult after achieving your dream? Why is the US Team so dominant in the President's Cup but not in the Ryder Cup? What does Mark wish he knew when he played in college and tried to go pro? This and so much more to not only get your game back on track, bu...

Oct 20, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 350

#349: Overcoming Performance Pressure - Golf Tournament Tips, Scrambles, and more

Ev and Cerm sit down to unpack their two recent scramble experiences -> One great performance and one poor performance. They dig into what led to each, how to overcome performance pressure, how to get out of your own way and so much more. **Big News: THE RHOBACK X PAR TRAIN LIMITED POLO HAS OFFICIALLY DROPPED. Tap this link for 15% off (auto applies in your cart!) and search THE PAR TRAIN and it'll pop up! Want the most comfortable golf shoes on the planet? Go to www.olukai.com and enter the ...

Oct 13, 202453 minEp. 349

348: In Case You Missed It - September 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 September. Here are the episodes from September: Ep. 340 - The Negative Effects of Not Knowing the Difference Between Practice and Play Ep. 342 - Replay Rate - Dr. Bob Rotella on How to Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot Ep. 343 - Trey Wingo - The Struggles o...

Oct 13, 202455 minEp. 348

#347: Going From Average to Elite - How to Make the Jump with Kevin Ward

Kevin Ward, PGA Teacher and Founder of the Golf Stable , hops aboard the Train to help us all get to the next level. Kevin played golf at Kansas and considered himself an "average" player with scoring average of 77. He then went to see Chuck Cook and everything changed, improving his scoring average by 5 shots, winning multiple times and being a player that his teammate Gary Woodland looked up to. Kevin then went on to play on the Korn Ferry Tour and now is a golf coach. Want to level up your ga...

Oct 06, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 347

#346: LFG - COMMON AMATEUR GOLFER MISTAKES with Johnson, Cermak, Singer and Lapa

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, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about COMMON AMATEUR MISTAKES with soundbites from some of the greatest coaches and athletes in the world. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: 147 - Playing Better ...

Oct 06, 202411 minEp. 346

#345: Mental Game Roundtable - The Pitfalls of Taking Golf Seriously

Andrew Dillon, a new listener, sent Ev and Cerm an e-mail two weeks ago about his long journey and struggle with the game. Andrew, a 30 handicap, finally started to "take the game seriously" and yet hasn't gotten better. He's left tournaments early, felt self doubt, embarrassment, and so much more. If you've ever put more into the game and gotten less out of it, this episode is for you. **Big News: THE RHOBACK X PAR TRAIN LIMITED POLO HAS OFFICIALLY DROPPED. Tap this link for 15% off (auto appli...

Sep 29, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 345

#344: NFL Legend Jonathan Stewart on the Trap of Progress and the Relentless Running Back Mentality

NFL Pro Bowler and Legendary running back Jonathan Stewart hops aboard the Train to talk about the trap of wanting progress, why rookie running backs are just like amateur golfers, the mentality of pro bowl running backs and how it applies to golf, his path to a single digit handicap, his thoughts on the Carolina Panthers QB situation and so much more. **Big News: THE RHOBACK X PAR TRAIN LIMITED POLO HAS OFFICIALLY DROPPED. Tap this link for 15% off (auto applies in your cart!) and search THE PA...

Sep 22, 202442 minEp. 344

#343: Trey Wingo - The Struggles of a 9 Handicap, Being a Feel Player, Sports Takes and more

Trey Wingo ( @wingoz ), long time SportsCenter and NFL Live Anchor, hops aboard the Train to unpack the challenges of being a 9 handicap, being a feel player, practice vs. play, swing thoughts, LIV vs. PGA, Scottie Scheffler, Tom Brady as a broadcaster, NFL teams and so much more. Listen to Trey Wingo's podcast Alternative Routes here: https://wondery.fm/AltRoutesPod **Big News: THE RHOBACK X PAR TRAIN LIMITED POLO HAS OFFICIALLY DROPPED. Tap this link for 15% off (auto applies in your cart!) an...

Sep 15, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 343

#342: Replay Rate - Dr. Bob Rotella on How to Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot

Introducing a new mini series called Replay Rate. When we take our most streamed episodes from years ago and replay them for a much needed refresher. This episode with Dr. Bob Rotella is from 2.5 years ago and our #1 streamed episode. 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...

Sep 08, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 342

341: In Case You Missed It - August 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 August. Here are the episodes from August: #334 - Overcoming The Pressure of People Watching and Finally break 80 w/ Alissa Kacar #336 - 100% of Golfers Want to Become Scratch, but 99% Don't Do THIS w/ Joel Suggs #337 - Out of Office - Sand Valley Golf Resort...

Sep 08, 202453 minEp. 341

#340: The Negative Effect of Not Knowing the Difference Between Practice and Play

Mini Tour Pro Otto Black hops aboard the Train after qualifying for his first major -- the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. We unpack the biggest differences between pros and amateurs, his 68-65 qualifying rounds vs. missing the cut at Pinehurst, the difference between practice and play and how even many pros don't know the difference, and so much more. **Big News: THE RHOBACK X PAR TRAIN LIMITED POLO HAS OFFICIALLY DROPPED. Tap this link for 15% off (auto applies in your cart!) and search THE PAR TRAIN ...

Sep 01, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 340

#339: LFG - FEELING ANXIOUS AND LOST with McCabe, Talley, Chapman, and more

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, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about FEELING ANXIOUS AND LOST with soundbites from some of the greatest coaches and athletes in the world. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #175 - Losing Your S...

Sep 01, 202410 minEp. 339

#338: Chipping Away - What To Do When Everything Goes Wrong and How to Turn it Around

Ev and Cerm dig into their experience as a team at Sand Valley Golf Resort. Something a lot of you may have experienced before. You're at a beautiful place, and you can't seem to get off the struggle bus. Matt's back went out. Ev's swing disappeared. They lost the first match and had an hour and a half before round two. What did they do to turn it around? How did they go from losing a first match by 7 to winning the second match on the last hole? What changed? If you've ever judged yourself for ...

Aug 25, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 338

#337: Out of Office - Sand Valley Golf Resort (Everything You Need to Know, First Timer Mistakes, Pro Tips, Itinerary Mistakes, and more)

Ev, Cerm, their buddy Ryan and Brandon, record live from Sand Valley Golf Resort to break down everything you need to know about a buddies trip to Sand Valley. Mistakes, pro tips, itinerary, course rankings, food recs, and so much more. If you've ever thought about going to Sand Valley or you have a trip coming up, this episode is a must listen to make sure you get the most out of your trip! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, sho...

Aug 18, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 337

#336: 100% of Golfers Want to Become Scratch, but 99.99% Don't Do THIS.

Joel Suggs, PGA Master Teacher, figured out a system to quantify the 3 things it takes to become a scratch golfer -- and 99% of us don't do it (including Ev). If you want your game to get better, 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!). Olukai just dropped a collab shoe with Linksou...

Aug 11, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 336

335: In Case You Missed It - July 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 July. Here are the episodes from June: Episode 328 - How to become the Caddie Your Game Always Needed with PGA Tour Caddie Matt Picanso Episdoe 330 - Chipping Away - Why Are You Playing So Bad? The Answer is Here Episode 331 - How to Just "Plod Along" like Xa...

Aug 11, 202452 minEp. 335

#334: Overcoming the Pressure of People Watching and Finally Break 80

Alissa Kacar ( @newladygolfer ) unpacks what she's learned about the pressure of playing with people watching, being newer to the sport of golf, and what it took to finally break 80. If you struggle on the first tee with a small crowd, if you're dying to break 80 and can't get over the hump, 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 li...

Aug 04, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 334

#333: LFG - AVOIDING AMATEUR GOLF MISTAKES with Mulder, Nichols and more

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, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about giving AVOIDING AMATEUR GOLF MISTAKES with soundbites from some of the greatest coaches and athletes in the world. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: Ep - 28...

Aug 04, 202410 minEp. 333

#332: Breakthrough Series - I Thought NOTHING on the Course and Everything Changed

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train, maybe the most important Par Train (For Ev's sake) to unpack a crazy experiment . ZERO swing thoughts or Ev got slapped in the face with a tortilla. Ev took this same mentality to his next round and the results don't lie. If you ever struggle with playing golf swing, getting too technical on the course, struggling right now, this episode is for you. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shor...

Jul 28, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 332

#331: How to Just "Plod Along" like Xander Schauffele (2024 Open Championship Recap)

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train for the last major recap of the year to unpack Xander Schauffele's secret formula, what's different about Rory vs. Tiger, Justin Rose's fire, playing in tough conditions, and so much more to help you play the best golf of your life this year. Want to hear a 2024 Open Championship recap and learn from the best players in the world to improve your game? This episode is for you. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest p...

Jul 21, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 331

#330: Chipping Away - Why Are You Playing SO Bad? The Answer is Here.

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to unpack WHY they've been playing so poorly lately. If you're struggling right now, this episode is for you. The answer for how to get back on track is here. 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!). Olukai just dropped a collab shoe with Linksoul and it's my favorite shoe...

Jul 14, 202458 minEp. 330

329: In Case You Missed It - June 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 June. Here are the episodes from June: Episode #321 - The Tribulations and Triumphs of a Member Guest and Learning to Perform in Any Tournament Because of It. Episode #323 - A Tribute - 4 Powerful Lessons From Grayson Murray Episode #324 - The Difference Betw...

Jul 14, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 329

#328: How to Become The Caddie Your Game Always Needed with PGA Tour Caddie Matt Picanso

Matt Picanso , former "mini tour legend" with 50+ wins, is now a caddie on the PGA Tour for Mark Hubbard. Mark and Matt were in contention at the PGA Championship where we unpack what he learned as a caddie, as a player, and as a playing partner to Scottie Scheffler the weekend he got arrested. This episode is fun, raw, and valuable if you're only looking to improve your game but treat yourself better on the course. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest p...

Jul 07, 202452 minEp. 328

#327: LFG - THE PEP TALK WE ALL NEED with Rotella, Foley, McCabe and Woodhead

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, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about giving you THE PEP TALK WE ALL NEED with soundbites from some of the greatest coaches and athletes in the world. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #159 - Bh...

Jul 07, 202410 minEp. 327

#326: Overcoming Nerves to Win at Any Level of Competitive Golf (i.e. Member Guests, High Level Amateur Events, Nassau, Pro Tournaments, Scrambles, etc.)

"This was my first lead... and this was the time I started to get nervous." Joe Cermak , Cerm's older brother, hops aboard the Train once again to celebrate and unpack his CDGA MidAm Championship. We discuss how to overcome nerves, how to win with your B game, how to think about match vs. stroke play, how course management plays a factor, what to do down the stretch when it means the most, and so much more. If you want to hear the drama of winning a high level amateur event while also learning t...

Jun 30, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 326

#325: Do These 3 Simple Things to Become a Scratch Golfer with @ShortGameKing

Daniel aka @shortgameking hops aboard the Train to help you either get to a scratch or stay there for life. Daniel was a 9-10 handicap 4 years ago, and a 2.2 four months ago. He breaks down the 3 simple things he started doing differently and is now a 0.0. Stop wasting time and energy on the wrong things. Instead, listen to this episode and do these 3 things tomorrow to get your game back on track! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodi...

Jun 23, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 325

#324: The Difference Between Rory Mcilroy and Bryson DeChambeau (2024 U.S. Open Recap)

Ev and Cerm hopped aboard another Train to recap the 2024 U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst and unpack the major differences between Rory and Bryson. What did Rory get wrong? What did Bryson get right? What can an average golfer learn from this year's U.S. Open. This and so much more in this week's episode! 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 ...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 324

#323: A Tribute - 4 Powerful Lessons from Grayson Murray

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train for an emotional and powerful conversation. Grayson Murray, 2-time PGA Tour Winner and 2-time passenger on The Par Train, recently passed away. Ev and Cerm thought it was only right to reflect on what we learned from Grayson, honor his memory, and try to help those who may also be struggling. If you've ever had trouble enjoying the ride, on or off the course, this episode is for you. If you ever are struggling with anxiety or depression, our DM's @thepart...

Jun 09, 202436 minEp. 323
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