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 July: Episode 405 - Mental Game Roundtable - Doing the IMPOSSIBLE After Making a 10 Episode 407 - From the Archives - The Iconic History of the Open Championship Episode 408 - The Dominant Mindset of Scottie Scheffler (2025 Op...
Aug 10, 2025•39 min•Ep. 412
What would you do differently if the next round of golf was your last? Would you walk differently? Would you swing differently? Would you react differently? Cerm had his first Bandon experience, and Ev and Cerm unpack it all in a way that will make you fall in love with the game all over again. So it begs the question -- are you enjoying the walk enough? Finally realizing that staying hydrated is a good idea? Want to use the electrolyte packs that are trusted by over 90% of elite college and pro...
Aug 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 411
Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: Ep. 275 - Playing Golf in Scotland for a Month Ep. 276 - When the Worst Round of Your Life Happens at Golf Mecca Ep. 388 - My Round at Augusta with Gabby Herzig Ep. 399 - Chipping Away - Managing Expectations &...
Aug 03, 2025•7 min•Ep. 410
Stanford psychiatrist Dr. David Spiegel , one of the most published and respected experts in the field of hypnotherapy, hops aboard the Train to unpack the practical applications of hypnosis for golfers. Is it as crazy as it seems? What is hypnosis? How's it different than mindfulness or meditation? Rory and Tiger have been known to use hypnosis to achieve peak performance. Dr. Spiegel explains how and illustrates how you can do the same. Dr. Spiegel co-founded self-hypnosis app, Reveri (promo c...
Jul 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 409
What truly is the difference between Scottie Scheffler and everyone else? Is Scottie like Tiger or Jack? How can the average golfer be more like Scottie without the elite ball striking? This and so much more. Ev and Cerm hop aboard another major recap to help you enjoy the ride again. Ev had been lying to himself for 25 years thinking he needing to spend over $25,000 on a home simulator. Instead, he bought a net and a mat for $250 off amazon with the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO launch monitor for $699 a...
Jul 21, 2025•57 min•Ep. 408
Ever wonder how the Open Championship got started in the 1800s? Curious what golf was like then? Did you know the "Champion Golfer of the Year" (the winner of the Open) took home a BELT instead of the claret jug? What are the courses in the Open Rota? When did Royal Portrush get added back in? What does the open teach us about our own games? Is the Open better than the Masters? All of this and so much more in another "from the archives" mini series for the majors this year. Ev and Cerm hope this...
Jul 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 407
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: #397 - Be the Host Not the Hero with Chris Harrison #399 - Chipping Away - Managing Expectations & Nerves for Dummies (Exhibit A: Riviera Country Club) #400 - From the Archives - The Grit, Glory and Chaos of U.S. Ope...
Jul 13, 2025•40 min•Ep. 406
Long-time listener and 1.9 handicapper John hops aboard the Train to share one of the most unforgettable stories in this podcast's 8+ year history. Matched up with another Par Train listener he’d never met, John started his round with sky-high hopes — only to card a 10 on the second hole, one he usually birdies. Defeated and ready to mentally check out, John’s playing partner said something that completely changed the course of the day. What followed turned a nightmare hole into a round they'll ...
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 405
Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: Ep. 159 - Break Free from Suckville with Dr. Bhrett McCabe Ep. 204 - Become Less Trash at Golf with Roger Steele Ep. 104 - Playing Aggressively Conservative with Chris Naegel If you like the podcast, you'll love o...
Jul 06, 2025•13 min•Ep. 404
Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to ask a very tough question. Are we all hoping and praying for a breakthrough in our games? Is this a mistake? What should you do instead? This and other aha moments from their two low rounds of the year. Want to be the biggest hit at your next party or day out at the park or beach? Bucket Golf Game is the excitement of golf mixed with the ease of yard games. Bucket Golf Game is a game that scratch golfers to beginners to 3 year olds all love. It's the p...
Jun 29, 2025•51 min•Ep. 403
Hop aboard a bit of a different kind of episode where Ev dives into his second passion outside of golf -- watches with Ben Cook of @benswatches. Ben and Ev unpack confidence, self worth, how watches can help both (and golf), what to do when you barely play golf but still want to get better and so much more. Watch curious? Obsessed with watches? Or want to learn from two guys who have struggled with self worth but finding their way on the other side? This episode is for you. Sick of sticky and gr...
Jun 22, 2025•58 min•Ep. 402
Welcome aboard another major recap where Ev and Cerm unpack the principles, processes and patterns from the 2025 U.S. Open Champ J.J. Spaun. Ev and Cerm dive into what Scottie and Rory got wrong, and what being a grinder actually means. How does a player bounce back? How do you actually do it? This and so much more to help you embrace grit and grinding over glamour. Want to be the biggest hit at your next party or day out at the park or beach? Bucket Golf Game is the excitement of golf mixed wit...
Jun 16, 2025•51 min•Ep. 401
*Bonus Episode to Celebrate 400 episodes!* What was the U.S. Open like when it started in the early 1900s? How did it become golf's toughest test? Why do the best players win the US Open but one win wonders win PGA's? Ev and Cerm go through the making of the U.S. Open, debate their favorite majors, break down Oakmont CC, winner history and so much more to get you ready for the 2025 U.S. Open Championship. Want to get more grit and resilience in your game -- this episode is also for you. Sick of ...
Jun 11, 2025•57 min•Ep. 400
Ev and Cerm hop aboard for another chipping away episode where they both dig into their latest rounds (both first couple rounds of the year), and talk about a real, relatable, and step-by-step tactics to manage nerves and expectations to get real results. Ev breaks down his round at Riviera Country Club and talks about what he did differently to stripe one off the first tee (after being announced in front of a crowd) and wasn't nervous. If you've ever nodded your head to the importance of managi...
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 399
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: #391 - Delusional Confidence and How to Harness it with the DOD King aka Carter Smith #393 - From the Archives - The Untold History Behind the PGA Championship #394 - How to Win with Your B Game Like Scottie Scheffler (202...
Jun 08, 2025•47 min•Ep. 398
Chris Harrison , former host of the Bachelor and 7 handicap, hops aboard the Train to help you become the host on and off the golf course. Chris might be the most confident 7 handicap we've ever interviewed (Ev and Cerm unpack why), discuss lessons he learned from Jason Day and Jon Rahm, the similarities and differences between playing Augusta National, The Old Course (last week), the AT&T Pro Am at Pebble, the celebrity tournament in Tahoe and so much more. This episode is as entertaining a...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 397
Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: Ep. 102 - Adam Long on Playing Well Through Pressure Ep. 77 - Brendon Todd - The comeback Story We All Need Ep. 67 - Scott McCarron - Calm Under Pressure Ep. 27 - Scott Langley - the Next Big Lefty on The PGA Tour...
Jun 01, 2025•11 min•Ep. 396
Rick Sessinghaus, longtime swing and mental coach of Collin Morikiawa, hops aboard the Train for his 4th time to help you master and manage your state. Ev and Cerm unpack what he's learned most from Morikawa that applies to all golfers, how Rick's become a better coach after coaching coaches, and so much more. Sick of sticky and gross sunscreen with terrible chemicals? Sick of sunburns and crazy tanlines after hours on the golf course? Get 20% off the viral sunscreen Oars and Alps here with the ...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 395
Scottie Scheffler makes history once again with his 3rd major championship at Quail Hollow. But what did Scottie do that we can match in our games? What was the hidden key to his win that no one else is talking about. Hear why he didn't "dominate" the field despite winning by 5 shots. For anyone who gets off to rough starts or doesn't have their A game very often, this podcast is for you. Want to feel sharp and get more calm energy with the new Magic Mind mental performance shots? Try the new MA...
May 19, 2025•44 min•Ep. 394
Did you know the PGA Championship started as match play? Did you know it was originally frowned upon to play golf for money and turn professional? Why is the PGA Championship the least favorite major? What would change that? Is the Wanamaker the best trophy in golf? All of this and more from the origins and untold story behind the PGA Championship. Sick of sticky and gross sunscreen with terrible chemicals? Sick of sunburns and crazy tanlines after hours on the golf course? Get 20% off the viral...
May 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 393
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: #385 - From the Archives - The Making of the Masters #387 - The Art of Amnesia - Rory McIlroy's 2025 Masters Win (2025 Masters Recap) #388 - My Round at Augusta National with Gabby Herzig - A Blueprint for Your Next Bu...
May 11, 2025•48 min•Ep. 392
Carter Smith, aka the DOD King on Instagram and youtube, has risen to internet fame from his uncanny ability to carry the golf ball 300+ yards by hitting a driver off the deck. Carter wants to be the first person to make the PGA Tour without using tees, and frequently talks about this idea of delusional confidence. Ev and Cerm show the golf world a different, untold side of the DOD King by talking about doubt, failure, and how to harness delusional confidence despite everything that gets in the ...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 391
Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #127 - Why "Have Fun: is Awful Advice with Sports Psychologist Bhrett McCabe #133 - Why Golfers Are Doing It All Backwards with Dr. Joe Parent #214 - Mental Game Mailbag with Dr. Bob Winters #342 - Dr. Bob Rotella...
May 04, 2025•9 min•Ep. 390
Scott Fawcett, founder of Decade Golf, hopped aboard the Train back in 2021, and Ev and Cerm thought we all needed a refresher. One of our most popular episodes, the Decade course management system is one of the fastest ways to lower your handicap (and increase your enjoyment) without changing your swing. Enjoy! Ev had been lying to himself for 25 years thinking he needing to spend over $25,000 on a home simulator. Instead, he bought a net and a mat for $250 off amazon with the new Rapsodo MLM2P...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 389
Gabby Herzig won lottery. Literally and figuratively. She was selected in the media lottery to play Augusta National Golf Club a day after Rory McIlroy made history. She wrote about the full round here , but also unpacked it with Ev and Cerm today with the lens of helping you make the most out of your next bucket list golf experience. Ev had been lying to himself for 25 years thinking he needing to spend over $25,000 on a home simulator. Instead, he bought a net and a mat for $250 off amazon wit...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 388
Wow. Just wow. Ev and Cerm hit record just minutes after Rory made history. In this special episode, they break down what happened, why it matters, and how we can all learn to master the art of amnesia when it comes to our mistakes—while holding on tight to the memory of our best shots. This one hits different. 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 The viral ...
Apr 14, 2025•56 min•Ep. 387
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: #378 - Coaching Calls - The 3 Putt Cure and the Secret to Making Everything with Dr. Joe Parent and Karol Priscilla #380 - Replay Rate - Break Free from Suckville with Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe #381 - The T...
Apr 14, 2025•56 min•Ep. 386
Did you know The Masters wasn't an immediate success? Did you know Augusta National barely survived the Great Depression? How did the green jacket come to be? Why do they call it Amen Corner? Who was Bobby Jones right-hand man that may be more responsible for the Masters than Bobby Jones himself? Ev and Cerm open the archives for a different episode in spirit of the Masters' return. They dive deep into the history and end on their favorite Masters memories and unpack what the everyday golfer can...
Apr 06, 2025•57 min•Ep. 385
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 following episodes: #248 - Play Big Like Wyndham Clark #311 - Play Golf in a Bubble Like 2x Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler (2024 Masters Recap) #318 - Stay in Your Lane Like Xander Sc...
Apr 06, 2025•7 min•Ep. 384
Jim Venetos ( @jimvenetosgolf ) hops aboard the Train to help Ev, Cerm, and all of you learn that maybe the modern golf swing isn't the best way to play golf well. Maybe there's a reason handicaps haven't lowered in 50+ years and Tour Pros haven't gotten better (perhaps even gotten worse?). This episode of the Par Train will challenge the status quo and was a refreshing conversation that may be the thing you've been waiting for. The Masters is just around the corner! Snag some of the iconic Azal...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 383
