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The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide

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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#472: The Greenskeeper (With The Craziest Swing in Golf) Who Learned to Ignore Everything Modern Golf Teaches

Aaron Caraway ( @1percentgolf ) hops aboard the Train with one of the craziest swings on the internet. Even crazier? He'll probably beat you. This episode is a refreshing one. It's about playing the game your way, ignoring modern advice, and swinging your swing. If you ever get in your own way, this episode is for you. Best GPS and Scorecard App Holding Ev Accountable Download the Grint app here , follow Evan Singer, and get updates on Ev's round live. Ev's used the app for years but is now focu...

May 24, 20261 hrEp. 472

#471: What Aaron Rai Understands About Golf That Most Amateurs Don’t (2026 PGA Championship Recap)

What does Aaron Rai get about golf that most of us don't? Is Aaron Rai the most relatable major winner we've seen in years? What did Aaron Rai do better than Rory Mcilroy? What does this tell us about our own games? This and so much more in the 2026 PGA Championship Recap episode. New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Country Club gummies have time-released caffeine, lion's mane, kanna and other goodness to help you play wi...

May 18, 202650 minEp. 471

#470: Is the PGA Championship the Worst Major? (PGA Championship Preview / Replay Rate)

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. Best GPS and Scorecard App Holding Ev Accountable Download the Grint app here , follow Evan Singer, and get updates on Ev's round live. Ev's used the...

May 10, 202657 minEp. 470

#469: In Case You Missed It - April 2026 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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from April. Episodes from April: #462 - The Making of The Masters (Replay Rate) #463 - The Masters Rory Almost Lost (Again!) and What It Can Teach You About Your Own Game (Masters 2026 Recap) #465 - LIVE on Course - The Thought That Got Me Out of My Own Way #466 - Why the World...

May 10, 202632 minEp. 469

#468: Why the World’s Best Golf Courses Feel Different with Architect Bill Coore (Part 2)

Ev flew to Scottsdale, AZ to sit down for the longest (and maybe most special) interview he's conducted in almost 10 years of co-hosting this podcast. The guest? Legendary golf course designer Bill Coore of Coore and Crenshaw. Some of his and Ben Crenshaw's courses include Bandon Trails, Sand Hills, Kapalua Plantation Course, Sand Valley, Sheep Ranch, Ozark National, Old Sandwich, Streamsong Red, Te Arai Links South, Cabot Cliffs and 30+ more. Part 2 is centered around how he builds, the golf co...

May 03, 20261 hr 29 minEp. 468

#467: LFG - No Pictures on a Scorecard

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about how there are no pictures on a scorecard. If you've ever needed the reminder that golf isn't a game of perfect, this episode's for you. If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today ! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first a...

May 03, 202610 minEp. 467

#466: Why the World’s Best Golf Courses Feel Different with Architect Bill Coore (Part 1)

Ev flew to Scottsdale, AZ to sit down for the longest (and maybe most special) interview he's conducted in almost 10 years of co-hosting this podcast. The guest? Legendary golf course designer Bill Coore of Coore and Crenshaw. Some of his and Ben Crenshaw's courses include Bandon Trails, Sand Hills, Kapalua Plantation Course, Sand Valley, Sheep Ranch, Ozark National, Old Sandwich, Streamsong Red, Te Arai Links South, Cabot Cliffs and 30+ more. Interview part 1 dives into Bill as a man, his philo...

Apr 26, 202657 minEp. 466

#465: LIVE on Course - The Thought That Got Me Out of My Own Way

Welcome to Live on Course! A brand new, experimental mini series where Ev took you in the cart with him. Shot by shot. Not only do you get to discover the one thought that may change your relationship with golf forever (and get you out of your own way), you'll also get to experience the up and down mental gymnastics required to compete and get the most out of your round. Spring Gear! The iconic Azalea collection from our friends at Rhoback is out. Other new spring polos, lightweight shorts, and ...

Apr 19, 202640 minEp. 464

#464: In Case You Missed It - March 2026 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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from March. Episodes from March: Ep. 455 - You Don't Need a Better Swing... You Need More Speed Ep. 457 - There's No Such Thing as Consistency with Dr. Bhrett McCabe (How to Break Free from Suckville 2.0) Ep. 458 - Going from an 8 to a 1 Without Changing Your Swing (Replay Rate...

Apr 19, 202637 minEp. 465

#463: The Masters Rory Almost Lost (Again!) and What It Can Teach You About Your Own Game (Masters 2026 Recap)

Rory just won back-to-back Masters, but the real story is what every golfer can learn from his week. Evan and Matt break down the mental game lessons from Rory, Scheffler, Rose, and Cam Young — and why staying in it, hitting it and chasing it, and committing when uncomfortable are the keys to playing your best golf. Plus, a hot take on what the other majors need to change to build the kind of identity Augusta has. Masters Gear! The Masters is just around the corner! Snag some of the iconic Azale...

Apr 13, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 463

#462: The Making of The Masters (Replay Rate)

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 05, 202656 minEp. 462

#461: LFG - Golf is a Rollercoaster

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about embracing that golf is a rollercoaster. So why do we keep expecting a calm boat ride? If you've ever been to a Disney theme park, you'll love this episode. If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today ! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on t...

Apr 05, 20265 minEp. 461

#460: He Holds 125 Patents, Makes Cuts at Majors, and Clocks Out at 5 — Now He's Here to Help You Break Through Your Own Performance Plateau

Marty Jertson isn't your typical golf guest. He's a PING engineer with 125 patents to his name, a co-founder of the Stack System, and a man who makes cuts at major championships, outdrives the man he designs drivers for (Viktor Hovland) — then goes back to work on Monday. In this episode, Marty sits down with Ev to unpack the one concept that will change how you think about your game forever: the cognitive governor. The brain limit that's quietly capping your speed, your confidence, and your per...

Mar 29, 20261 hr 7 minEp. 460

#459: The Real Data Behind Why You're Missing Too Many Greens (Hint: It's Not Your Swing) with Lou Stagner

Lou Stagner is back on the Train for the first time in three years, and he brought the data. Lou, performance coach for Arccos, Princeton Golf and more, breaks down the one stat that predicts lower scores better than anything else: greens in regulation. Hit more of them, you score lower. Miss them, you shoot higher. Every single time. The problem? Everyone tells you to fix your swing. Lou tells you why that's the wrong answer and what the data actually says you should be doing instead. Best GPS ...

Mar 23, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 459

#458: Going from an 8 to a 1 Without Changing Your Swing (Replay Rate - Coaching Calls)

Bringing back one Ev's most popular "coaching calls" mini-series episode 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. Best ...

Mar 15, 20261 hr 3 minEp. 458

#457: There's No Such Thing as Consistency with Dr. Bhrett McCabe (How to Break Free from Suckville 2.0)

Dr. Brhett McCabe , Sports Psychologist on the PGA Tour with 20+ wins, hops aboard the Train to help Ev unpack what he was doing wrong when he flew to see Bhrett in Alabama to fix his "yips" vs. what he's doing differently now that he's on the other side. Dr. Bhrett outlines why there's no such thing as consistency, iconic stories about coaching Cam Young before his Ryder Cup debut, Chris Gotterup through multiple wins, and so much more. If you're looking for a blueprint toward lower expectation...

Mar 08, 202651 minEp. 457

#456: In Case You Missed It - February 2026 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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from February. Episodes from February: #449 - My Short Game Wake-Up Call (After a Lesson With the Best Coach in the World) #451 - The Commitment Hack Golfers Never Try: Ditching Half Your Irons #452 - Mental Mailbag - 5 Mental Traps Keeping Golfers Stuck (Listener Questions) #4...

Mar 08, 202635 minEp. 456

#455: You Don’t Need a Better Swing... You Need More Speed

Dr. Sasho Mackenzie , PhD Sports Biomechanics, founder of The Stack System, hops aboard the Train to help Ev and all of you how to train on the things that matter: Speed, distance, sequencing, wedge distances, and putting. What are the myths of the downsides of gaining distance and speed? Want a new take on getting better in 2026? This may just be the episode for you. GET FASTER Want to stop obsessing over swing positions and instead improve your sequencing, raise your cruising speed so you can ...

Mar 01, 20261 hr 3 minEp. 455

#454: LFG - Getting Back to Basics

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is getting back to basics. Avoiding amateur mistakes so your controllables make you feel like a pro. Ev and Cerm hope this episode helps you enjoy the ride again. If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today ! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on tra...

Mar 01, 202613 minEp. 454

#453: The Comeback Code You Can Copy (Anthony Kim vs. Morikawa vs. Spieth)

Ev and Cerm hop aboard the Train to unpack the psychology, formula and blueprint from one of golf's greatest comebacks ever with Anthony Kim's latest victory. They compare the processes and habits you can copy with Jordan Spieth's attempted return to glory, Morikawa, Tiger and even Scottie. If you've ever felt like you lost your game (from one hole to the next, one month to the next, etc.), this episode is for you. New Shoes Alert! Want the most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn? Tap this lin...

Feb 22, 202659 minEp. 453

#452: Mental Mailbag - 5 Mental Traps Keeping Golfers Stuck (Listener Questions)

In this Mental Mailbag episode, we answer real questions from listeners dealing with rushing under pressure, practicing more but feeling worse, overthinking every swing, emotional inconsistency, and losing the joy of the game. If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to improve and just wanting to enjoy golf again, this one’s for you. 🎙️ In this episode: Jason (Scottsdale): How to slow your tempo when the round starts to matter. Chris (Charlotte): Why improvement isn’t linear — and what to do ...

Feb 15, 202649 minEp. 452

#451: The Commitment Hack Golfers Never Try: Ditching Half Your Irons

A podcast interview that was years in the making, Brandon Carter , 2 index, Director of Marketing at Sand Valley Golf Resort and longtime friend of Ev, finally hops aboard the Train to unpack why he only plays half of his iron set. A commitment hack zero golfers have tried, for some reason, less clubs = more confidence. If golf feels more like a job than a game right now, if you're looking to never be in between clubs again, have full commitment, and want to get back to hitting shots -- this epi...

Feb 08, 20261 hr 3 minEp. 451

#450: In Case You Missed It - January 2026 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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from January. Here are the episodes from January: #443 - Replay Rate - The Art of Amnesia and Bouncing Back (A Look Back at Rory's Historic 2025 Masters Win) #445 - 8 Lessons From 2025 That Will Make You a Better Golfer in 2026 #446 - The 2026 PGA Tour Preview - Who Wins, Who F...

Feb 08, 202635 minEp. 450

#449: My Short Game Wake-Up Call (After a Lesson With the Best Coach in the World)

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a game-changing episode of the Train after Ev gets a short game lesson in Orlando, FL with the best short game coach in the world -- Parker McLachlin aka the @shortgamechef , widely considered the best short game coach in the world. Ev calls it a full-on short game wake-up call, breaks down how he’d been thinking about the short game completely wrong, why so many golfers make the same mistakes, and why he’s more excited about his golf in 2026 than maybe any year before. If...

Feb 01, 202653 minEp. 449

#448: LFG - Learning to Play with Your C Game

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about waiting for things to be perfect vs. moving forward with what you have right now. Getting it done will always beat getting it right. Ev and Cerm hope this episode helps you enjoy the ride again. If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today ! Join our weekly Train of Th...

Feb 01, 20266 minEp. 448

#447: Replay Rate - A Tribute of 4 Powerful Lessons Learned from PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray

What better way to start off 2026 year than than with one of the most powerful episodes Ev and Cerm ever recorded -- a tribute episode with their 4 most powerful moments after hearing the tragic news that PGA Tour Winner and Par Train alum Grayson Murray passed away. With the Sony Open happening last week (The last tournament Grayson won), and the goal to start 2026 off with intentionality and gratitude, this episode was important for Ev and Cerm to bring back. If you ever need someone to talk t...

Jan 25, 202636 minEp. 447

#446: The 2026 PGA Tour Preview - Who Wins, Who Fades, Rule Changes, and What Actually Matters

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a unique style of podcast to preview the 2026 PGA Tour season. Who wins, who loses, what rule changes should be made, and what it'll all mean for the golf fan. If you want to prep for the 2026 PGA Tour Season, this episode is for you. New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Country Club gummies have time-released caffeine, lion's mane, kanna and other goodness to help you play within yourself. The first...

Jan 18, 202658 minEp. 446

#445: 8 Lessons from 2025 That Will Make You a Better Golfer in 2026

Ev and Cerm hop aboard one of their favorite podcasts of the year, where each of them picks their 4 favorite soundbites from podcasts in 2025 to get you in the right frame of mind to play the best golf of your life in 2026. If you're sick of not getting better each year, or want to get better than ever, this episode is for you. New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Country Club gummies have time-released caffeine, lion's ma...

Jan 11, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 445

#444: In Case You Missed It - December 2025 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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from December. Here are the episodes from December: #436 - A Pebble Beach Winning Formula - Taking Ownership Without Taking it Personally #439 - Chipping Away - The Round That Changed Everything #440 - Before You Set Your 2026 Golf Goals, Don't Repeat These 2025 Mistakes #441 -...

Jan 11, 202635 minEp. 444

#443: Replay Rate - The Art of Amnesia and Bouncing Back (A Look Back at Rory's Historic 2025 Masters Win)

What better way to start the year than to look back at one of the most listened to moments on The Par Train in 2025 -- Rory Mcilroy's Historic 2025 Masters Win. Ev and Cerm pressed record minutes after Rory put on the green jacket, and listening back to this episode will not only fire you up and bring back amazing memories -- it'll prime you for your best year in 2026 with a master class (see what we did there?) in resilience and bounce back mentality. If you ever make double bogeys, this episod...

Jan 04, 20261 hr 1 minEp. 443
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