Debbie O'Connell , Award Winning LPGA Professional and Founder of Golf Positive hops aboard the Train to unpack and solve the round killer -- tentative swings. If you've ever stepped into a shot feeling tentative, this episode is for you. The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a subscription) with code TRAIN20 at www.magicmind.com/partrain What if your golf glove could actually be your secret weapon and help your focus? Ta...
Mar 23, 2025•59 min•Ep. 382
A rare Monday podcast release after Rory wins the 3-hole aggregate playoff at The 2025 Players Championship... unpacks maybe Rory's most "relatable" win. Rory did two essential keys to win his second Players Championship that every golfer can learn from. Want to play better under pressure or learn how to recover after a bad shot? This episode is for you. The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a subscription) with code TRAI...
Mar 17, 2025•53 min•Ep. 381
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://...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 380
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: #372 - A Golf Odyssey: Rediscovering the Game's Spirit and Rekindling Your Love For It #374 - Rory McIlroy's Secret New Formula (...that you can steal!) #375 - The Oldest PGA Tour Rookie in History Proves You Can...
Mar 09, 2025•40 min•Ep. 379
Ev met Karol Priscilla at an event recently and talked about her putting issues. She calls herself 3 putt Karol, has had 40 putts in a round, and expects to miss every putt she walks up to. Ev knew just the guy to call. The best-selling author of Zen Golf , Zen Putting , and How to Make Every Putt , Dr. Joe Parent hops aboard the Train for the first-of-its-kind episode. This 4 person coaching call gave Karol a putting epiphany and will help every Par Train passenger make every putt and cure thei...
Mar 02, 2025•59 min•Ep. 378
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 before your next big round, range session, or whatever you're on your way to. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 2 following episodes: 342 - Dr. Bob Rotella 144 - Cal Shapiro If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today ! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsle...
Mar 02, 2025•13 min•Ep. 377
Josh Alpert, California Coaching Professional 2024 Hall of Famer, and 2023 SCPA Coach of the Year, (and Ev's coach) hops aboard the Train to unpack the 20 years of mistakes Ev has made that many golfers probably make as well. Listen to this episode so you don't make the same mistakes! Want to treat yourself or a loved one with the most comfortable shoes (that also happen to make golf shoes?) Tap this link and enter the code TRAIN for FREE expedited shipping on all Olukai shoes, sandals, slippers...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 376
Gary Christian notably became a PGA Tour rookie at 40, making him one of the oldest true rookies in modern PGA Tour history. During his rookie year in 2012, he made the FedEx Cup Playoffs and was paired with Tiger Woods at The Barclays. Gary takes us through what finally got him over the hump from the mini-tours to the PGA Tour (hint: It wasn't his swing). If you want your golf game to age like a fine wine, this episode is for you. Here's Gary's new book (Evan bought it before the interview was ...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 375
Ev and Cerm unpack Rory's secret new formula, which seems to be producing a new Rory. What did he do and say differently at the AT&T Pro Am at Pebble Beach? How does TGL factor in? How is Rory emulating Scottie Scheffler? What did Rory change about his approach that you can steal for your game? Want to play better golf in 2025? This episode is for you. Want to treat yourself or a loved one with the most comfortable shoes (that also happen to make golf shoes?) Tap this link and enter the code...
Feb 09, 2025•52 min•Ep. 374
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: #366 - 8 Lessons from 2024 that Will Revolutionize Your Golf Game in 2025 #367 - Weathering the Storm - How to Bounce Back from a Nightmare Warm Up #369 - What Psychedelics, Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus Have in C...
Feb 09, 2025•44 min•Ep. 373
Oliver Horovitz , author of An American Caddie at St. Andrews and esteemed travel writer, hops aboard the Train for his 4th ride to take Ev through his latest adventures: Bolivia to meet La Paz Golf Club’s Indigenous female groundskeepers, the cholitas, who live below the poverty line but play golf every Monday Japan to play Park Golf (A mix of mini golf, regular golf, and croquet) with 95-year-olds! Scotland and the Old Course at St. Andrews Want to treat yourself or a loved one with the most c...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 372
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 If you like the podcast, you'l...
Feb 02, 2025•10 min•Ep. 371
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 is with Lou Stagner (@LouStagner on Twitter), the Data Lead at Arccos Golf and Assistant Coach at Princeton Golf. Lou breaks down all the crazy stats he sees from golfers 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...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 370
Jeg Coughlin III , Co-Host of the I Can Fly Podcast with former PGA Tour Pro Morgan Hoffman, has interviewed some of the best performers of all time with athletes like Rory Mcilroy, Jack Nicklaus, Aaron Rodgers, Lance Armstrong, Luke Donald, Rickie Fowler, and so many more. Jeg and Ev unpack what they all (and psychedelics) have in common, how vulnerability can help performance, and so much more. What if your golf glove could actually be your secret weapon and help your focus? Tap this link and ...
Jan 19, 2025•57 min•Ep. 369
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 December. Here are the episodes from December: #359 - The Scariest Day of My Life: Becoming a Dad and 7 Life (and golf) Lessons I'll Never Forget #361 - Chipping Away - Are Golf Simulators Helping or Hurting Your Game? # 362 - No Regrets, Just Results: Goal-S...
Jan 14, 2025•54 min•Ep. 368
Ev and Cerm hop aboard a mental game roundtable about the nightmare start: 1. First round in 3 months 2. Playing a bucket list course 3. Shanking it on the range before the round 4. Windy, tough conditions Cerm talks through how he weathered the storm and bounced back. If you've ever had a nightmare start, this episode is for you. What if your golf glove could actually be your secret weapon and help your focus? Tap this link and get a new Par Train x Enjoy the Ride glove inspired by Louis Oosthu...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 367
Ev and Cerm sat down to share their picks for the 8 most important lessons from interviews in 2024 to revolutionize your golf game in 2025. Want to dive back into the featured episodes? See the list below. Here's to your best golf in 2025! Episodes Featured: 293 - PGA Tour Pro (and visor guy) Kelly Kraft - Go Back to Basics 296 - Finding Your "Tiger Mode" with Fredrik Lindblom and Hannah Gregg 298 - Why We're in the Epidemic of Over Instruction and How to STILL Go Low with Andrew Emery 313 - 6 P...
Jan 05, 2025•56 min•Ep. 366
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 MAKING 2025 YOUR BEST YEAR OF GOLF with soundbites from the following popular episodes: 299 - Is It My Swing or Is It Mental | Coach Rich Sessinghaus and Coach Josh Alpert 294 - PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray - How to Succeed...
Jan 05, 2025•11 min•Ep. 365
Welcome to a brand new mini series called "Off the Course" where the best experts in the world help arm you with the tools to enjoy the ride off the course. Of course, we're all more than just golfers. We're bosses, employees, husbands, wives, friends, dads, moms, and more. Don't worry... these concepts can help your golf game too (Ev mentions this at the end of this episode). Joseph Nguyen, NYT Best Selling Author of Don't Believe Everything You Think and now his new book Boundaries = Freedom ,...
Dec 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 364
Travis Trace , Tour Pro, hops aboard the Train after making the biggest 15 footer of his life no less than a week ago. Travis had never made it passed second stage of Korn Ferry Q school until this year. So Ev and Cerm dug deep with him to help you turn the tide of whatever you struggle with -- one certain hole, down the stretch after a good front 9, tournaments, etc. Travis walks us through his personal blueprint of how he got to the next level and getting closer and closer to his dream of play...
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 363
Ev and Cerm hop aboard another podcast to review their 2024 goals, identify their mistakes, own up to their excuses, and identify how to set the right kind of goals in 2025 so you can do the same. 2025 is the year of the breakthrough, and this podcast is just the start! Have someone in your life that loves The Par Train and/or just needs some words of encouragement? Someone with a big event or tournament coming up that could use some good vibes? Ev just launched his cameo here . Book a video tod...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 362
Ev and Cerm embark on a heated debate on whether golf simulators are helping or hurting your golf game. Listen to both sides of the debate and decide what side you're on! Early Black Friday Rhoback activewear sale alert! Tap this link here for 20% off before the holidays. Hurry before your sizes sell out! Want the perfect holiday gift? Go with Olukai slippers, sneakers or golf shoes. Tap this link and enter the code TRAIN for free expedited shipping! If you like the podcast, you'll love our yout...
Dec 08, 2024•43 min•Ep. 361
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 November. Here are the episodes from November: #353 - Coaching Calls - From an 8 to a 1 Handicap By Crafting a Game Plan Without Swing Overhauls #355 - Unleash Your Inner Hero: How to Build an Alter Ego to Transform Your Golf Game #356 - Mental Game Roundtabl...
Dec 08, 2024•48 min•Ep. 360
Welcome aboard an emotional, and unusual episode of The Par Train Podcast. Co-host, Ev, became a dad two weeks ago -- the most joyous day of his life but also the scariest. Ev recounts his traumatic experience and unpacks 7 things he learned when panic set in. This episode is for all of the Dads out there that reached out to Ev having similar stories and felt like they had no one they could talk to. If you want to be able to handle anything that's thrown your way this episode is for you. Have so...
Dec 01, 2024•56 min•Ep. 359
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 FIXING AMATEUR GOLF MISTAKES with soundbites from our listeners calling in with questions, Sports Psychologist Dr. Bob Winters, and Ev and Cerm. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following...
Dec 01, 2024•11 min•Ep. 358
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. Joe Parent, author of best selling book Zen Golf (among many others), and famous for being the only mental coach to coach the #1 player on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tours with Vijay Singh and Cristie Kerr. Dr. Joe will challenge everything you do on this episode, and you may just discover that you've been going about things a bit ...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 357
Ev and Cerm recently received an unusual and fascinating e-mail from a long time listener regarding a golf bet for the ages. One 14 handicap vs. a 20 handicap. The first golfer to break par wins a free round, dinner, and drinks anywhere they want in the world. Being motivated and fueled by the bet, Ross got down from a 14 to a 0.8 index and is knocking on the door to finally break par. If he can pull it off, he wins a round off his best buddy to the Old Course at St. Andrews. What is standing in...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 356
Presenting the podcast episode that Cerm didn't want to record. A deep dive into a wild idea. Can you tap into the magic of an alter ego? Beyonce created Sasha Fierce before she went on stage. Adele did the same. Bruce Wayne had Batman. Clark Kent had Superman. What if creating an alter ego is a tool when you're the most nervous or feel like your train is going to go off the tracks. Buckle up... this episode is quite a ride! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Olukai footwear aka the most...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 355
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 October. Here are the episodes from October: #347 - Going from Average to Elite- How to Make the Jump with Kevin Ward #349 - Overcoming Performance Pressure - Golf Tournament Tips, Scrambles, and More #350 - Mastering the Margins with Mark Immelman - The Fine...
Nov 10, 2024•51 min•Ep. 354
This is the first episode of the "coaching calls" mini series where Ev brings on the players he coaches on the mental game, and they unpack their work together to help your game. Thomas Fine hops aboard the Train for the first time to detail his crazy journey. Only working with Ev for a year, his goal was to go from a 8 to a 5 index. Less than a year later, he became a 1 index. If you feel like you have no plan and blindly hoping your game gets better -- this episode is for you. Riding the strug...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 353
