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On the Mark Golf Podcast

On the Mark Golf Podcast

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S5 Ep 386Dr. Bhrett McCabe with PGA TOUR Insights on a Productive Mindset

In recent years, Dr. Bhrett McCabe has become a trusted Sports Psychology resource for Amateur, Collegiate and Professional Golfers on The PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry and LPGA Tours. Dr. McCabe, also the Sports and Performance Psychologist for The University of Alabama Athletics, works with a number of golf's luminaries including Jon Rahm. He joins "On the Mark" to share insights on the "Mental Game" of the PGA TOUR's best. Subjects covered include: Dealing with and overcoming adversity, Scoring well without your best game, Perfection and the quest therefore, the playing golf and not "golf-swing".

Mar 11, 202044 min

S5 Ep 385Stuart Morgan on Improving Performance and Play at an Elite Level

Stuart Morgan is a PGA Professional and a golf coach. Based in Austria, Morgan focuses on junior development and performance players. He has coached a number of professional golfers, national champions and elite-level golfers. In this podcast he discusses the aspect of Practice vs. Play with a view to improved performance and consistency. Within the subject matter he delves into elements such as the Ratio of Practice to Play for improvement, Self-talk and Attitude, Resilience and Handling Adversity, Situational Awareness, correct Shot-selection and Response and productive Self-assessment.

Mar 6, 202046 min

S5 Ep 384David Poulton Analyzes the Golf Swings of the Legends

David Poulton is a South African golf professional who lives and works in Scotland. The originator of the Social Media handle @doglegpar3, David is a noted author and blogger on golf and golf instruction. He has built an extensive library of golf swing videos and images, and he joins our podcast to analyze, illustrate and share information from the golf swings of the legends to help you improve your golf swing. The elements he focuses on are simple and easy to incorporate and are sure to help you swing like a legend. Among other Hall-of-Famers he focuses on Lee Trevino, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Ernie Els. Golf swing subjects include: Fundamentals like the grip and posture. Swing positions like the Top of the Backswing and Impact and other important elements like Timing, Tempo and Sequencing.

Feb 29, 202040 min

S5 Ep 383Learn about Separation Values and How to Take Advantage of them with "Lowest Score Wins"

David Wedzik (former Korn Ferry Tour player) and Erik Barzeski, authors of the book "Lowest Score Wins", join our podcast to explain their approach of using "Separation Values" to guide practice and "Shot Zones" to help on-course decision-making. Both David and Erik are recognized and award-winning golf instructors and they elaborate on their idea of "Separation Values" and inform how you can direct your practice and preparation for the most return on the golf course. They break down how you can effectively gain strokes Off the Tee, on Approach Shot, Around the Green and On the Green by understanding exactly which shots, and skills, have the biggest bearing on golf scores. They also delve into other practice and on-course elements which can also help you to lower your scores in a simple and easy to apply fashion.

Feb 18, 202048 min

S5 Ep 382Mike Granato (Athletic Motion Golf) on The 5 Biggest Misconceptions in the Golf Swing

Mike Granato (alongside Shaun Webb) has worked with PGA TOUR, European Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and LPGA Tour golfers. Together they began "Athletic Motion Golf" to show golfers how incorporating a few simple athletic principles can make a world of difference to the golf swing. Granato brings a common sense approach, based on collected research data, to the golf swing and he shares some of that on our podcast. Mike highlights what he believes are "The 5 Biggest Misconceptions in the Golf Swing". Those are: Hip and Knee Tilts in the swing; Lateral Body Movement; Powerful Pivots and Upper vs Lower Body Disassociation; Trail Arm Action; Lowering the Club in the Downswing. He also shares drills and insights to improve those elements.

Feb 13, 202035 min

S5 Ep 381Oliver Morton with Tips and Practice Drills to Improve your On-course Performance

Oliver Morton is an English Golf Instructor and a Biomechanics and Junior Golf Development expert. He uses state of the art technology in concert with innovative coaching techniques to help clients of all skill levels improve their golf. Oli understands the importance of the Physical, Tactical, Mental, Emotional, Social and Spiritual aspects of the game, and he joins "On the Mark" to speak about those, as well as tips and drills you can use in practice to improve your on-course performance. Oliver addresses game improvement, mentally and physically, and he embellishes on some of the skills elements he stresses in practice and play.

Feb 12, 202042 min

S5 Ep 380Monte Scheinblum Reveals How to Easily Gain Power Off the Tee

Monte Scheinblum is a former Korn Ferry Tour player and a National and World Long Driving Champion. After retiring from competition he parlayed his knowledge and experience into a successful career as a golf instructor. He shares his insights and how to gain effortless power off the tee in this podcast. Monte explains fully, everything you need to know, in simple and easy to comprehend terms, how to fashion a powerful and repeating swing with the Driver to max out your power off the tee.

Feb 5, 202045 min

S5 Ep 379Marcus Potter Helps You to Improve Your Putting

Marcus Potter is a former touring golf professional. He is now one of the leading putting coaches in the game and the originator of "Potters Putting" online and on social media. Marcus helps, and has helped, golfers of all skill levels, including PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour, Canadian Tour and NCAA Collegiate champions, to improve their putting. He joins us to help you improve your putting and by extension your golf scores. Marcus touches on all elements of putting including: Posture and pre-shot fundamentals, stroke mechanics, stroke rhythm, tempo and shape, the mental approach to holing putts, putter styles and their influence on mechanics, and drills and exercises for success.

Feb 2, 202039 min

S5 Ep 378Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 43 - Rory McIlroy's Insights on Feel vs Data

In a weekly podcast Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can learn from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 43, Mark revisits the 2020 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla. Mark shares a quote from Rory McIlroy that illustrates McIlroy's take on Data vs Feel. Immelman unpacks excerpts from Rory's quote and shows how you can appropriately apply 3D Motion Capture data and Launch Monitor data for success. Mark talks about getting in touch with your feel. He addresses the separation of the feel of the ball-strike and the body. He talks about what could be your feel. Immelman also shares a few drills to help you practice feels for Angle of Attack, Swing Plane and Pitch, and Ball Strike.

Jan 30, 202017 min

S5 Ep 377Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 42 - Tips on Bunker Play and Commitment to the Target

In a weekly podcast Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 42, Mark revisits the 2020 Sony Open of Hawaii and the 2020 American Express Championship. Sony Open: Mark references how Brendan Steele played a plugged lie in a greenside bunker shot successfully, and he illustrates the lessons you can learn to do so too. Immelman also shows how Cameron Smith navigated a challenging long bunker shot and he shows the things you can copy from the tournament-winner (Smith). American Express Champs: Immelman talks about some of the daunting targets at Pete Dye designed PGA West Stadium Course and the mindset and pre-shot routine required to handle those challenges successfully. He helps you to improve you on-course approach and mindset for more success when challenged visually.

Jan 27, 202012 min

S5 Ep 376Understand Your Body and Understand Your Swing with Dave Phillips (TPI)

Described as "a visionary thinker with a passion for teaching and learning" Dave Phillips is the co-founder of The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). He is also a member of the PGA of America and a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and a Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor. Dave elaborates on his method of "Understanding your body to understand your swing". He explains the need for, and the value of, proper assessments and screens to make appropriate decisions for your golf swing. He delves into swing technique and instruction; he describes the dynamic use of the lower body in a functional swing, and he talks about "steep" and "shallow" golf swing tendencies. Dave also talks about power generation in the golf swing and how to make proper decisions on how to gain power off the tee.

Jan 24, 202037 min

S5 Ep 375Steve Yellin and the Fluid Motion Factor to Consistently Access Your Best Swing

After years of research and study, Steve Yellin has developed a revolutionary training program that allows athletes to become more consistent. Steve owns a company that has worked in seven professional sports, incl., MLB, the NHL, the NBA and the NFL. He also works with golfers of all skill levels including PGA TOUR winners and Major Champions. The premise of his work is "The Fluid Motion Factor". He shares insights on his work and how you can get into the "Zone" more often. He reveals how to play your best more consistently by allowing your mind to produce fluid motion. In so doing you will be able to reproduce your best swing/stroke more consistently. Play better with the Fluid Motion Factor.

Jan 20, 202043 min

S5 Ep 374PGA Professional Rob Labritz on Winter and Summer Practice for Good Golf Year-round

Rob Labritz is a PGA Professional and the Director of Golf at GlenArbor Golf Club in New York. A well-respected Golf Professional, Rob has played in multiple Major Championships while coaching golfers of all skill levels with proven and holistic methods. He joins "On the Mark" to discuss Winter and Summer Practice for good golf throughout the year. He addresses subjects like physical fitness, stretching and mobility, swing position work, skill acquisition, target practice and short game feel. He also delves into on-course work, improved course management and dealing with nerves.

Jan 13, 202041 min

S5 Ep 373Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 41 - Improve Accuracy off the Tee and on Approach Shots a la Justin Thomas

In a weekly podcast Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 41, Mark revisits the 2020 Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua in Maui. Immelman delves into Justin Thomas's victory and shares three tips to help you improve your accuracy off the tee and on approach shots. Specifically Mark shares how Justin Thomas hits his "Fairway-Finder" shot off the tee. Immelman also talks about playing in the wind, and how you can manage your swing pace for increased control and more greens in regulation. As a bonus he also illustrates a lesson you can learn from Patrick Reed's approach to holing short putts.

Jan 8, 202013 min

S5 Ep 372Karl Morris on Improved Performance and the Lost Art of Playing Golf

Karl Morris is one of Europe's leading Performance Coaches. He has worked with 6 Major winners and over 100 PGA TOUR, European Tour, LPGA and LET golfers. Alongside Gary Nichol, he has written 2 books "The Lost Art of Putting" and "The Lost Art of Playing Golf". He joins us to talk about the art of playing golf and elaborates on various thoughts in the book incl.: Does the swing create the shot or vice versa? What does a good shot look like? What is your strategy for playing golf? Adjusting and adapting on the golf course. How to deal with adversity. Training games and drills for effective practice and good use of time. Karl also shares insights from Rudy Duran, Tiger Woods' childhood golf coach.

Jan 5, 202041 min

S4 Ep 371Kyle Porter and Mark Immelman Wrap the 2019 PGA TOUR Season

Kyle Porter has been a writer for CBS Sports since 2012 covering global and PGA TOUR golf. He is also a part of the CBS Sports Podcast 'The First Cut". He joins Mark Immelman to wrap up the 2018/2019 PGA TOUR wrap-around season. Among other fun topics discussed, they hand out Festive Season Christmas presents to Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth. They also give out "On the Mark Awards" for the "Best Player of 2019", "The Best Tournament of 2019" and 'The Most Memorable Moment of 2019". And of course there is a golf-tip enclosed...

Dec 29, 201941 min

S4 Ep 370Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 40 - Course Management Tips from Geoff Ogilvy

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 40 Mark revisits the 2019 President's Cup at Royal Melbourne (Australia). Mark shares 7 Course Management insights from former US Open champion and International Assistant Team Captain, Geoff Ogilvy. Ogilvy preached the following to the International Team to help them to navigate around the golf course successfully: Precision over power off the tee, Play from under the Hole on fast greens, Play to the front yardage and not the hole, Stay clear of "Dead Zones", Sharpen up Your bunker play, Chip and Run with various clubs, and Take your medicine. Mark Immelman embellishes on these insights to help you lower your scores.

Dec 26, 201917 min

S4 Ep 369Dr. Gregg Steinberg Addresses Emotional and Mental Mastery in Golf

Dr. Gregg Steinberg was voted by Golf Digest as one of golf's great masterminds. He has worked with many PGA TOUR professionals including Brandt Snedeker and Brian Gay. Steinberg is a tenured Professor at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. He joins our podcast to discuss Emotional and Mental Mastery in golf and life. As he delves into the subject he addresses elements like confidence, commitment, bouncing back from slumps in form, overcoming fear and anxiety, controlling temperament and managing expectations for success in golf. He also shares action points like post-shot routines and self-awareness and relaxation.

Dec 21, 201942 min

S4 Ep 368Chris Green Addresses Important Launch Monitor Data and Matchups

Chris Green is a PGA Professional and the Director of Instruction at the Glenview Club just north of Chicago. He is widely researched and vastly experienced in the application and use of Launch Monitors in golf instruction. He joins the podcast to discuss the appropriate and correct use of a launch monitor. He delves into the data that launch monitors provide; discusses how different brands can show differing data values and explains the appropriate data matchups and relationships for the correct use of the launch monitor. Specifically he talks about: Clubface Angle, Swing Path, Angle of Attack and Spin Loft and highlights drills for practice and improvement of data and functional golf shots.

Dec 14, 201941 min

S4 Ep 367Tips from The PGA Tour. Episode 39 - Ball-striking Lessons from Henrik Stenson and Tiger Woods

In a weekly podcast Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 39, Mark revisits the 2019 Hero World Challenge at Albany in the Bahamas. Mark shares golf swing pivot insights, and a nugget from Gary Player, to help you to compress the ball at impact like Henrik Stenson. Immelman also shows how, in his opinion, Tiger Woods has freed up his golf swing and eliminated the "big miss" off the tee. Both insights will help you to more successful with the Driver.

Dec 13, 201913 min

S4 Ep 366Jeff Martin Helps You to Think about Golf with a Productive Mindset

Jeff Martin is the founder of "Thinking About Golf". He is also the author of "Hogan as it Happened: Setting the Record Straight". Jeff joins our podcast to discuss and share his research and work. He shows how golf swing technique has evolved of the years and he illustrates a number of lessons you can learn from the greats of yesteryear like Ben Hogan and Sam Snead. He also compares and contrasts the "modern day" golf swing (Matthew Wolff and Viktor Hofland) to the swings of the past (Miller Barber and Jimmy Bruen). Jeff addresses Body Pivot, Swing Length and Shaft Plane. He also talks about the effect of improvements in golf equipment technology and the corresponding increase in power off the tee.

Dec 12, 201949 min

S4 Ep 365Mike Napoleon from Superspeed Golf with Insights on Improving Swing Speed

Mike Napoleon is a PGA Professional, a golf instructor and the Founder of Catalyst Golf (which became Superspeed Golf). He joins "On the Mark" to delve into the mechanics of improving swing speed for increased power off the tee. He discusses "Overload/Underload Training" and how Superspeed uses "Overspeed Training" to remove the "Governor" from your golf swing. He talks about Kinematic Sequencing, Proximal Stability and the transfer of power and Ground Reaction Forces. He addresses the Superspeed Pyramid with an emphasis on Sequencing and Wrist Mechanics. Mike also explains the Superspeed Training Protocols.

Dec 5, 201943 min

S4 Ep 364Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 38 - Tyler Duncan's Golf Swing for Consistency

In a weekly podcast Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 38, Mark revisits the 2019 RSM Classic in Sea Island, GA. Mark examines tournament-winner Tyler Duncan's golf swing and shows how his stable foot action, and pressure shift, leads to effective swing stability and rotation. Those two elements enhance Duncan's golf swing timing, transition, downswing shaft pitch and ball-striking consistency. Learn how you can improve your footwork to tighten up your downswing and hit better shots.

Dec 3, 201947 min

S4 Ep 363Dr. Mike Grevlos on the Psychology of Golf Improvement

Dr. Mike Grevlos is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota. He teaches courses in Sport Psychology, Motivation and Emotion, and Behavioral Neurosciences. He joins our podcast to discuss the Psychology of Golf Improvement with specific reference to: How the human brain works and the corresponding movement patterns; How to use the mind constructively in practice and how to practice with purpose; How to understand and control goals and motives, and the Psychology of playing the game.

Dec 1, 201947 min

S4 Ep 362Bradley Hughes with Insights on Turning Your Game in the Right Direction

Bradley Hughes is a former PGA TOUR player and a winner on the global golf stage. Always one of the foremost ball-strikers in the game, he is now one of the leading player instructors on the PGA TOUR. His growing stable of clients includes tournament-winners Russell Knox and Brendan Todd. Bradley prides his teaching on simplicity and a focus on enabling the student to feel and understand what the true golf swing fundamentals are. He discusses his proven approach to turning one's game from negative to positive in this podcast. He shares thoughts on communication, trust and feel. He also addresses a few notable swing myths and misunderstandings of elements in the golf swing, and shares drills how you can ensure you perform certain key moves appropriately.

Nov 23, 201943 min

S4 Ep 361Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 37 - Pitch the Ball like Brendan Todd

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 37 Mark revisits the 2019 Mayakoba Classic in Playa del Carmen in Mexico. Mark illustrates a few elements from, tournament-winner, Brendan Todd's pitching action that you can employ to improve and enhance your greenside short game play. Mark talks about shaft pitch and plane, timing and the correct use of the legs and pressure shift to improve and time the body pivot, and he shares a drill that you can use to eliminate excess hand and wrist action for better contact and improved distance control and accuracy.

Nov 22, 201915 min

S4 Ep 360Adam Schriber on Activating the Power Source in the Golf Swing

Adam Schriber is a former PGA TOUR player who turned his passions to golf coaching. He has taught golf since 1989 and is the former Director of Instruction for the USA-based David Leadbetter Golf Academies. Adam is also a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor. Adam joins the podcast to talk about the power source in the golf swing. He delves into the entire area of the body involved in power generation and shares exercises and drills to awaken the muscles and power up the pivot. He uses PGA TOUR examples in Anthony Kim and Sam Ryder as he discusses flexibility, mobility, practice and on and off-course work.

Nov 18, 201939 min

S4 Ep 359Turn Your Practice into Good Golf Scores with Devan Bonebrake

Devan Bonebrake is the owner/operator of The Southern California Golf Academy in Carlsbad, CA. He is a Golf Digest "Best Young Teacher in America" and a "Top Teacher Under 40". Devan talks about constructive work, a productive mindset, and how to make your practice become beneficial in this podcast. He addresses Strokes Gained, Swing Technique and Changes, Time Management, Constructive and Beneficial Practice, Specific Focus on areas of the game, Greens in Regulation, Course Management and Scoring. He also shares practice drills that incorporate consequence to help your scoring and recommends a drill to do before the round to get you ready for the day.

Nov 13, 201942 min

S4 Ep 358Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 36 - Learn from Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele and Brendan Todd

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 36 Mark revisits the 2019 WGC HSBC Champions in Shanghai (China) and the 2019 Bermuda Championship in Bermuda. Immelman highlights a lesson on golf swing sequencing and explains the "Split Hands" drill Rory McIlroy used to improve his golf swing; Mark shows how to mentally deal with good and bad shots by sharing a quote from Xander Schauffele; He explains how to play out of a divot a la Harry Higgs, and he talks about the way Brendan Todd played his way out of a long slump and what you can do to bring your game back to its best.

Nov 12, 201916 min

S4 Ep 357Jamy Bechler on The Foundational Principles of Leadership and Being Your Best Self

Jamy Bechler is a former College Basketball Coach and Professor turned Professional Speaker, Leadership Trainer and Executive Business Coach. He is "John Maxwell Team" certified and travels the USA to motivate and coach people and organizations on how to build a championship culture. Jamy joins the show to discuss his book - The Leadership Playbook - and how you can become the best version of yourself. He specifically addresses his 7 Foundational Principles of Leadership: Success is a Choice, Integrity, Positive Attitude, Discipline, Responsibility, Respect and Growth. He also ties these elements into the game of golf and illustrates how development in these areas can help you not only grow, but improve your game.

Nov 6, 201944 min

S4 Ep 356Dr. Mark Bull Discusses Body Movement and Skill Acquisition in the Golf Swing

Dr. Mark Bull has a PhD in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science and is also a fully qualified PGA Professional and coach. He founded Mark Bull Golf, now Bull 3D, in 2009. Mark makes his second appearance on our podcast to talk about movement dynamics in the golf swing. He discusses the biomechanics of body movement - and what is "good movement" - in the swing. He addresses Skill Acquisition and the variability of movement. He talks about obtaining consistency of movement in the swing and he delves into how to be adaptable in variable conditions out on the golf course. In short he advises on how you can become the best you and how you can practice to get your best more often.

Nov 4, 201942 min

S4 Ep 355Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 35. Lessons in Game Management from Tiger Woods

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can learn from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 35 Mark revisits the 2019 ZOZO Championship in Japan. Mark illustrates a number of lessons from tournament champion, Tiger Woods; he also shares an anecdote from Rory McIlroy on the nature of golf. Lessons from Tiger include: Dealing with (and how to bounce back from) a bad start, management of attitude and mental game, patience and perspective (backed up by PGA TOUR statistics from Shotlink), and pre-and-post shot routines.

Oct 31, 201918 min

S4 Ep 354Adam Young on His "7 Laws of Good (Golf) Impact"

Adam Young is one of the leading golf instructors in the game. The author of "The Practice Manual - The Ultimate Guide for Golfers" Adam adopts a holistic approach to his teaching and stresses the importance of developing skills as well as technique. Adam joins "On the Mark" for the second time to talk about his "7 Laws of Good Impact". He addresses each law in-depth, and shares a drill to improve, as he explains the importance of understanding and embracing them in practice. Simply put, you will not improve the quality of your golf shots unless you address one, or more, of the 7 Laws: Ground Contact, Face Contact, Speed, Face Direction, Swing Path, Angle of Attack, and Dynamic Loft.

Oct 28, 201948 min

S4 Ep 353Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 34. Learn Imagination and Shot-making from Jason Day and Tiger Woods

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 34 Mark revisits the 2019 Japanese Skins Game featuring Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Hideki Matsuyama. Mark looks into the "One Club Challenge Hole" at The Skins and illustrates how playing/practicing with one club only can improve your shot-making, course management, imagination and creativity. Mark also breaks down how Jason Day hit that greenside bunker shot with a 6-iron and how emulating his method will help you be more successful from the sand.

Oct 21, 201912 min

S4 Ep 352Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 33. Tips on Putting, Bunker Play, Mindset and Attitude

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 33 Mark revisits the 2019 Houston Open in Houston, TX. Immelman examines Lanto Griffin's greenside bunker play and holing out (short range putts) and shares elements to learn from his alignments, approach and method. Mark also uses Justin Rose's play as an example of scoring ranges and he illustrates how you can better understand scoring variances to lower your stroke average. Finally, Mark shares 3 challenges (from Danielle Kang) that Maverick McNealy used to final round success and a lower score.

Oct 15, 201915 min

S4 Ep 351Peter Croker Discusses Efficient Golf Swings and Better Ball-Striking

For over 45 years Peter Croker has dedicated his life to understanding the game of golf, first as a Touring Professional and then as a PGA instructor and coach. He has spent time with some of the game's greats like Ben Hogan, Peter Thomson and Greg Norman. His students have included Heads of State, legends of golf and multiple PGA Teachers of the Year. Crocker joins 'On the Mark' to share his experiences, his approach to the golf swing and his opinions on what great ball-strikers do. He also shares tips and drills you can employ to improve your ball-striking.

Oct 14, 201941 min

S4 Ep 350Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 32. Make Putts Like Kevin Na

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 32 Mark revisits the 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, NV. Mark looks into Kevin Na's approach to success on and around the greens. Learn how to practice, prepare, adopt a winning mindset, handle pressure, and make more meaningful putts on the greens by examining how tournament-winner, Na, did it. Kevin Na also made a number of prudent course-management decisions en route to his win and Mark highlights those to help you improve your on-course decision-making.

Oct 10, 201914 min

S4 Ep 349Tim Cusick on Maximizing Your Performance on the Golf Course

Tim Cusick is the Director of Instruction at The Four Seasons Resort and Club in Dallas, TX. He is an award-winning member of The PGA and a Golf Magazine Top 100 Golf Instructor. He joins "On the Mark" to help you maximize your performance out on the golf course. Tim helps you to "read" the lie of the golf ball (specifically Tight Lies, Wet Lies, Rough Lies, Divot Lies and Uneven Lies) and understand their respective influence on shot power and trajectory. He also discusses how to make the appropriate shot selection and swing adjustment for success. Tim also talks about the influence of the wind on shot trajectory and distance. From a playing and scoring perspective he also elaborates on a beneficial on-course mind-set.

Oct 3, 201942 min

S4 Ep 348Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 31 - How to Improve Your Swing Speed Like Cameron Champ

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 31 Mark revisits the 2019 Safeway Open in Napa, CA. Mark examines Cameron Champ's golf swing and his swing speed, and how you can emulate him and use the levers at your disposal to gain clubhead speed and add distance to your drives. Elements like Ball Position, Posture, Eyeline, Pivot/Rotation and Energy Transmission are discussed as Mark elaborates on how you can maximise each for your benefit. He also shares speed drills you can practice to up your swing speed.

Oct 1, 201915 min

S4 Ep 347Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 30 - Learn from Sebastián Muñoz

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 30 Mark revisits the 2019 Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, MS. Mark illustrates how you can make more short putts, and putt fast greens well, as Sebastián Muñoz did en route to his win. Mark addresses putting stroke length, acceleration profile and stroke intensity. He also elaborates on quality contact and improved body stability to promote consistency of a pendulum-style stroke. Included in the conversation are drills you can try to to improve all of the listed elements.

Sep 27, 201914 min

S4 Ep 346Andrew Getson Shares His Simple Approach to Improved Golf

Andrew Getson (Australia) is a former Korn Ferry and Asian Tour Professional. He is now a leading golf instructor who plies his trade at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ. A highly respected on The PGA TOUR, Getson works with such luminaries as Hall-of-Famer Phil Mickelson. In terms of approach to golf, Andrew is a disciple of noted teachers Steve Bann and Dale Lynch (Australia). In this podcast he shares his simple and easy to apply theories and describes how you can employ them to help you improve your golf from tee through green. He highlights some tips and drills to help you sync up and tighten up your golf swing, and he also shares insights on how to hit a flop-shot like Phil Mickelson.

Sep 24, 201941 min

S4 Ep 345Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 29 - Learn from Joaquin Niemann

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can learn from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 29 Mark revisits The 2019 A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier. Mark shares insights from tournament-winner, Joaquin Niemann and 59-shooter, Kevin Chappell. Learn from Niemann's idiosyncratic golf swing and how he uses a beach-ball drill to improve his leg action and his spine tilts. Also, Mark addresses Kevin Chappell's incredible comeback from back (Microdiscectomy) surgery and the mindset and attitude it requires to maintain focus and attitude during recovery. Mark also brings a little levity when he addresses superstitions and how Kevin Chappell believed he could've shot a lower score than his posted 59.

Sep 18, 201914 min

S4 Ep 344Mike Jacobs on the Forces and Torques on the Golf Club During the Swing

Mike Jacobs is one of "Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers" and a "Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor". He runs the most technologically-advanced lesson program in the world and helps golfers of all skill levels understand the marriage between the art and science of the golf swing as they improve their technique. He joins "On the Mark" to elaborates on the Alpha, Beta and Gamma forces and torques on the golf club during the golf swing. He delves into the movement of the golf club throughout the swing arc and how you, as the golfer, influence and affect its efficient movement.

Sep 17, 201941 min

S4 Ep 343Dr Mike Wasilisin from MoveU on How to Properly Move and Use Your Body

Dr. Mike Wasilisin from "MoveU" has worked with over 10,000 patients and helped them to achieve the outstanding physical results they are capable of. He has a Bachelors Degree in Human Psychology and a Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic and he is committed to his higher purpose of inspiring the world to transform pain into into a powerful mind and body. He joins "On the Mark" to help you achieve your physical best in life and in golf. Mike works you through how to properly engage your body and muscles at posture for a more powerful and repeating golf swing. Dr. Mike addresses issues such as "Early Extension" in the golf, pain in the back and shoulders, and how to activate and properly engage the glutes for more power.

Sep 9, 201944 min

S4 Ep 342Kiran Kanwar Elaborates on "The Optimal Performance Swing"

Kiran Kanwar was India's first female golf teaching professional and a winner of the 1983 All India Ladies' Open Amateur National Championship. She is widely researched with a BS (Physics & Math), a MS (Sports Science & Nutrition) and a PhD candidate (Biomechanics, Structural & Rehabilitation Sciences, & Sports Coaching Theory). She shares her "Optimal Performance Swing" and shares proven theories on how you can use it to shallow your downswing, approach the ball from the inside, make improved and consistent contact. Further, she advises how this all will straighten a slice and eliminate one side of the golf course. Simplify your golf swing and eliminate unnecessary movements while improving your ball-striking with Kiran Kanwar.

Sep 6, 201951 min

S4 Ep 341Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 28 - Learn from Rory McIlroy

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 28 Mark revisits the 2019 TOUR Championship at Eastlake in Atlanta, GA. Mark shares golf tips from tournament-winner Rory McIlroy and contender Justin Thomas. Mark talks about the value of goal-setting a la Thomas. He also addresses three lessons from Rory McIlroy: Practice Rounds and Preparation with focus and intention, Course Management and Golf Swing fundamentals and pace. Learn how you can emulate the 2019 FedEx Cup Champion.

Aug 28, 201915 min

S4 Ep 340Brian Manzella Unlocks Some of The Secrets of a Good Golf Swing

Brian Manzella is known as "Golf's Great Communicator" and he blends art and science in his approach to golf instruction. Manzella teaches golfers of all skill levels from The PGA TOUR to beginners and he joins our podcast to talk about the key elements to a sound, powerful and repeatable golf swing. He addresses "Shaft Pitch" and "Swing Plane"; he talks about the "Transition" between back and downswing and he elaborates on how to correctly "Release the clubhead" around the swing arc. As a bonus, he also shares tips that you can learn from the leading contenders in the 2019 TOUR Championship at Eastlake - Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas and Xander Schaufele.

Aug 27, 201949 min

S4 Ep 337Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 27 - Learn from Justin Thomas

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 27 Mark revisits the 2019 BMW Championship at Medinah #3 near Chicago IL. Mark shares tips from tournament-winner, Justin Thomas and US Amateur Semi-Finalist, Cohen Trolio. Learn from Justin's approach and mindset to shooting low scores and pre-round warmups and preparation. Also, Mark shares an insight on Cohen Trolio's wedge set-up and how a different approach to loft will improve your skill, your touch and feel, your shot repertoire and your ability got get the ball up-and-down more often.

Aug 20, 201918 min

S4 Ep 338On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 26

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can learn from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 26, Mark revisits the 2019 Northern Trust at Liberty National in Jersey City, NJ. Mark shares tips from tournament-winner Patrick Reed, (defending FedEx Cup Champion) Justin Rose, and (European Ryder Cup star) Jon Rahm). Lower your golf scores by developing the correct feel in your Practice Swing a la Justin Rose, "Freeing up Your Mind" as Patrick Reed did, and Hitting the Driver on the Upswing like Jon Rahm. Download and help your golf-swing, your driving and your mental game

Aug 14, 201915 min

S4 Ep 337On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 25

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 25 Mark revisits the 2019 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield CC in Greensboro, NC. Mark shares Jordan Spieth's explanation and recount of his Pre-Shot Routine and he illustrates how incorporating elements for Spieth's approach can help you lower your scores. Elements of the routine include: Shot Selection and Placement ("Playing the hole backwards"), Process and Practice Swings, and Mental Focus and Strokes Gained.

Aug 6, 201914 min