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On the Mark Golf Podcast

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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

S4 Ep 336Sean Lanyi (Blast Motion Golf) Helps You Improve Tempo, Timing and Rhythm

Sean Lanyi is a Class "A" PGA Professional, Level III Aimpoint Express and Putt Doctor Certified Instructor, and a Golf Channel Academy Golf Teacher. He also represents Blast Motion Golf and he joins "On the Mark" to talk at length about the Blast Motion Sensor technology and how you can use it to improve your swing rhythm, tempo and timing. Sean also shares tips and drills you can employ in practice to ensure that your putting, short game pitching and chipping, and golf swing remain well-timed and in good working order.

Aug 4, 201945 min

S4 Ep 335On the Mark -Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 24

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 24 Mark revisits the 2019 WGC FedEx Invitation in Memphis TN, and the LPGA Evian Championship. Mark illustrates three lessons in this podcast: How to avoid disaster with Plugged Lies in the sand like HJ Kim faced in the final round of the Evian. He then elaborates on pre-round preparation (and pre-shot preparation) a la Brooks Koepka and the importance of developing the appropriate prep for you. The final tip is how to hit a "Fairway- Finder" like Justin Thomas and get yourself in play off the tee more often.

Jul 31, 201917 min

S4 Ep 334David Ogrin with Lessons from The PGA TOUR

David Ogrin is a former PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour and Champions Tour. He had over 500 starts on The PGA TOUR with a victory at the 1996 LaCantera Texas Open. Ogrin is now a respected instructor and coach and he joins us to share lessons from his experiences on TOUR. Among other insights he teaches you how to hit the "Freddy Couples Plugged Bunker Shot". He also talks about playing vs practice for improvement and highlights lessons you can learn from Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy. Ogrin also revisits The 2019 Open Championship and shows you things you can learn from Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood.

Jul 25, 201948 min

S4 Ep 333On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 23

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 23 Mark revisits The 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Mark shares his opinion on how you can deal with nerves and pressure a la Shane Lowery. He illustrates elements of Tommy Fleetwood's golf swing that you can incorporate to improve your ball-striking, and Immelman shares two insights from Major Champions, Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger.

Jul 22, 201919 min

S4 Ep 332Jorge Parada Elaborates on Key Areas in the Golf Swing

Jorge Parada is ranked as one of the "Best Young Golf Teachers in the USA." The Director of Golf Instruction at Liberty National (site of the 2017 President's Cup) and an instructor to many players on the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour and Kern Ferry Tour, Parada is sought out by golfers of all skill levels for his expertise, communication skills and instruction. He joins our podcast to talk about key areas in the golf swing, especially the Take-away and the Transition into the Downswing. He elaborates on each area, advises on their importance, lists Gears 3D Data, and shares drills to help you nail down these key zones with a view to improving your ball-striking.

Jul 17, 201951 min

S4 Ep 331Quincy Leonard Talks About Coaching Youth Golfers to Success in Golf and Life

Quincy Leonard is the Founder and Operator of The Leo Golf Academy (LEO - Learning at Every Opportunity) where students are challenged and coached to develop character, improve life skills and become better golfers and competitors. He joins our podcast to discuss coaching and mentoring of youth and junior golfers and competitors. He elaborates on his approach to fitness, mental toughness, on-course management and tactical and strategic approaches for better golf. He also talks about productive practice around and on the greens to improve scoring.

Jul 13, 201938 min

S4 Ep 330On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 22

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 22, Mark revisits the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic (Detroit MI) and The 3M Open outside Minneapolis MN. Mark addresses many different elements of the powerful and repeating golf swings of the respective winners of the two new PGA TOUR events. These include Nate Lashley's body rotation, hand-path and follow-through, and Matthew Wolff's pre-swing trigger, spine angle, and power. Further, Mark shares a drill that you can employ to improve your spine angle and body pivot throughout the golf swing.

Jul 8, 201918 min

S4 Ep 329Ben Pellicani on Becoming the Best Golfer You Can Be

Ben Pellicani is a PGA Professional based in Nashville, TN. A disciple of leading teacher, Mike Bender, and a former NCAA Collegiate Golf Coach (Lipscomb University), Ben is highly sought after by golfers looking to take their respective games to the next level. Ben shares his plan and system for guaranteed game improvement with 'On the Mark' and he delves into how you can make practice count and lower your golf scores. He shares counsel on every facet of the game with his holistic view on life and golf.

Jul 4, 201948 min

S4 Ep 328Warren Bottke Elaborates on PGA - Posture, Grip and Alignment

Best known for being, US Open and PGA Champion, Brooks Koepka's childhood golf coach, Warren Bottke is an award-winning PGA Master Professional. A well respected instructor of the game, Bottke is sought our by golfers of all skill levels to help them improve their respective games. Warren joins 'On the Mark' to elaborate on his P.G.A. approach to golf instruction. PGA is an acronym for Posture, Grip and Alignment - three fundamental cornerstones to consistent golf. Learn how to set yourself up to consistently get the most out of your golf swing by employing Warren Bottke's tried and tested approach.

Jun 23, 201935 min

S4 Ep 237Gary Nichol on 'The Art of Playing Golf'

Gary Nichol turned professional in 1988 and has travelled the world coaching golfers of all skill levels - from Weekend Golfers to Tour Pros to Ryder Cuppers, Olympians and Major Championship Winners - ever since. A certified Trackman Master and Mind Factor Coach he joins our podcast to embellish on 'The Art of Playing Golf'. Gary believes that 'the shot creates the swing' and he elaborates on this theory to help you play with the freedom to become more creative, authentic and athletic on the golf course and in competition.

Jun 20, 201945 min

S4 Ep 326On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 21

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 21 Mark revisits the 2019 RBC Canadian Open and the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mark discusses elements you can learn from Rory McIlroy, Gary Woodland and Brooks Koepka. Immelman shares tips and drills you can employ to strike putts more purely to improve your speed and line on the greens. He addresses how to play the ball successfully out of a divot. He shares with you how Gary Woodland hit that pitch off the green on the 17th hole and how you can do so too. Mark also talks about the value of a good attitude under pressure and how it can help you navigate tough times on the golf course.

Jun 18, 201918 min

S4 Ep 325Cordie Walker on Positive Practice Plans and a Beneficial Mindset for Golf

Cordie Walker is the founder of "Golf Science Lab". Between his blogs and his podcasts he documents happenings in golf research, and beyond that what can help you play your best golf when it counts. He joins "On the Mark" to share his insights on what a positive and beneficial practice regimen and/or session entails. Among practice topics he shares a few "Practice Plans" and elaborates on Swing Pace, Skill Acquisition, and Swing Development. He also addresses mindfulness and environmental and personal awareness for faster and more lasting improvements.

Jun 12, 201951 min

S4 Ep 324On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 20

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 20 Mark revisits the 2019 Memorial Tournament from Muirfield Village in Dublin, OH. Mark teaches you about Jack Nicklaus's "One Basic Swing" approach. he dives into Nicklaus's method and shows how it can help you to more swing consistency and better ball-striking. Among other elements Mark addresses the Grip, Aim, Ball Position, Swing Arc and Rhythm a la Jack Nicklaus. Learn from the Golden Bear and how he swung the golf club.

Jun 4, 201912 min

S4 Ep 323On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 19

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 19 Mark revisits the 2019 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP at Bethpage Black outside of New York City, and the 2019 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth, TX. Mark discusses lessons on the Mental Game, Focus, On-and-off Course Attitude, from Brooks Koepka that you can learn and apply to help you make the most of your rounds. Immelman shares direct quotes from the champion (Koepka) where he addresses the aforementioned topics and how they lead to success. Mark also talks about Kevin Na's win at Colonial with specific reference to his approach to Shot Selection, Considering the Variables and Picking and Correct Shot, and Na's Short-Game Creativity and how you can improve your Touch, Feel and success on all scoring shots.

May 31, 201916 min

S4 Ep 322Dr. Greg Cartin on Being More Present, Mindful and Aware for Better Golf

Dr. Greg Cartin is the founder of GC3 Performance Consulting where he provides Sports Psychology Consulting services to golfers and athletes of all ages and skill levels. Dr. Cartin joins us to to discuss how you can become more present, more mindful and certainly more aware in practice and in competition. By extension these skills will promote a more spontaneous and athletic approach and better golf scores. Dr. Cartin also discusses becoming comfortable under pressure, aiming and alignment, "paralysis by analysis" and swinging freely for improved performances.

May 30, 201935 min

S4 Ep 321On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 18

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 18 Mark revisits the 2019 AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest GC in Dallas, TX. Mark addresses 3 topics that will help your golf: Sung Kang's (tournament-winner) pre-shot visualization routine, his approach to on-course nutrition and hydration, and Scott Piercy's Ten-Finger Grip. Mark illustrates how a grip change can straighten your ball flight and improve feel and control, and how visualization can tighten mental focus and concentration.

May 16, 201912 min

S4 Ep 320Bodo Sieber from Tagmarshal on Pace of Play Management

Bodo Sieber is the CEO and Founder of Tagmarshal, an operational platform designed to optimize the pace of play, the profitability and the enjoyment of golf using data. Sieber is a German national with a wealth of business intelligence and corporate software applications experience in the golf industry. He discusses how Tagmarshal works and how Golf Courses and Golf Clubs can use the system to reduce round times, enhance the player experience and, by extension, improve scoring. Learn how Pace of Play awareness and management can help your golf.

May 10, 201939 min

S4 Ep 319On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 17

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 17 Mark revisits the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship from The Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC. Mark talks about Max Homa's emphatic maiden victory on The PGA TOUR. He talks about Homa's "relentless" mindset and approach to golf. He also stresses the importance of recovery shots and highlights elements of Homa's putting stroke that you can employ to garner more success on the greens.

May 9, 201913 min

S4 Ep 318On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 16

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 16 Mark revisits the 2019 Zurich Classic of New Orleans in Avondale, LA. Mark illustrates the value of a pre-shot waggle or take-away rehearsal move a la Trey Mullinax or Jon Rahm. He also talks about music, it's influence on golf, and how listening to the correct music before you play can enhance your swing rhythm and tempo. Mark also addresses how you can improve your golf by learning from certain playing partners and/or competitors.

May 1, 201914 min

S4 Ep 317Shawn Clement on Ground Reaction Force in the Golf Swing

Shawn Clement is a world-renowned Canadian PGA certified golf instructor. As a successful teacher he helps his students to improved wisdom by emphasizing the difference between "Positional Teaching and Learning" and "Task and Target-base Teaching and Learning." Shawn talks with "On the Mark" about the efficient use of the Torso, Hips, Legs and Feet in the golf swing. In so doing he dives into the subject of "Ground Reaction Forces" (GRF) and how you can swing well and use the ground to develop power and consistency in your golf swing. He shares images to help you to understand the overall body movement in concert with the free swing of the golf club. He also give tips and drills to help you practice and improve your body movement and swing.

Apr 26, 201956 min

S4 Ep 316On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 15

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 15 Mark revisits the 2019 RBC Heritage from Hilton Head, SC. Mark teaches you how to flight the ball down to extricate yourself from trouble with minimal damage to your score. He delves into the elements required to play lower trajectory shots and he also shares insights and tips on how you can hit the "Trap Draw" and the "Trap Fade" like the Pro's.

Apr 25, 201914 min

S4 Ep 315Reinholds Pirags from HackMotion Golf on the Action of the Wrists in the Golf Swing

Reinholds Pirags from HackMotion Golf (a sensor system, designed for both the full swing and the short game, that measures 3D wrists angles - Ulnar and Radial Deviation and Flexion and Extension, and gives detailed insight and data into the lead wrist's movement) joins our podcast. Reinholds talks about the company's history, the inspiration for, and development of the sensor and how it works. He gives a detailed description of the biofeedback it reveals and shares data Hackmotion has assembled over years of research with leading golf instructors and PGA TOUR and European Tour golfers. He also shares his take on how you can use the sensor to improve your wrist angles, and by extension your ball-striking.

Apr 17, 201937 min

S4 Ep 313On the Mark - Tips from the PGA TOUR. Episode 14

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 14 Mark revisits the 2019 Masters from Augusta, GA. Mark focuses on lessons from Tiger Woods' epic victory and 15th Major Championship win. He also shares a Course Management lesson from 6-time Masters Champion, Jack Nicklaus. Learn about Course Strategy, Attitude, Putting under Pressure, Shot Selection and a Tournament-winning Mindset from quotes from Tiger Woods.

Apr 16, 201920 min

S4 Ep 313Karen Stupples on Golf and a Sound Mental and Emotional Approach to Competition

Karen Stupples is a British Ladies' Golf Professional, an LPGA pro, the winner of the 2004 Women's British Open and an Analyst for The Golf Channel. She joins "On the Mark" to share lessons and insights from her competitive tenure in NCAA College (Arkansas State and Florida State University) and as a LPGA Tour player. Stupples talks about quality ball-striking, short-game recovery skills, and accuracy and power off the tee. She also takes a deep dive into the mental and emotional acumen required to win golf tournaments while she shares a few tips that will help your golf.

Apr 10, 201944 min

S4 Ep 312On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 13

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 13 Mark revisits the 2019 WGC Dell Technologies MatchPlay in Austin, TX. Mark focuses on MatchPlay head-to-head tactics to help you in similar on-course scenarios. He shares insights and tips you can employ to gain a competitive advantage in your games/matches. He also references Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Aaron Wise as he illustrates course management and competitive situations you can learn from.

Apr 5, 201924 min

S4 Ep 312On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 12

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 12 Mark revisits the 2019 Valspar Championship at the Innisbrook Copperhead Golf Course in Palm Harbor, FL. Mark focuses on tournament champion, Paul Casey's, golf swing with a emphasis on Spine Angle and Body Posture for improved ball-striking. He elaborates on what you can learn from from Casey and also shares drills you can employ to improve your Spine Angle through your swing for better, more consistent, ball-striking.

Mar 28, 201912 min

S4 Ep 310Pete Esposito with Golf Tips from the Television Director's Lens

Pete Esposito has been in Television Sports and Golf production and broadcast for over 20 years. He has worked for ESPN, The Golf Channel and The PGA TOUR and has directed golf at many of the biggest events on The PGA TOUR, The PGA TOUR Champions and The Web.com Tour. He joins our podcast to share his experiences and insights from his unique perspective of golf. Pete addresses the competitive edge gained by good body language, attitude, reaction to golf shots and events both positive and negative and how the world's best use these immeasurables get the most out of their games at all times.

Mar 22, 201941 min

S4 Ep 309On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 11

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 1, Mark revisits the 2019 PLAYERS Championship from TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, FL. Mark shares holistic golf tips from PLAYERS Champion, Rory McIlroy, to help you improve your mental game, attitude and approach to competition and competitive golf. Mark elaborates on McIlroy's '3 P's' - Perspective, Persistence and Poise - as well as two extra 'P's' - Perseverance and Patience to help you be more mentally consistent.

Mar 19, 201916 min

S4 Ep 308Kevin Roman on How to Improve Your Ball-Striking by Understanding Your Angle of Attack

Kevin Roman is the Director of Instruction at Monterey Peninsula CC and a "Plane Truth Golf" proponent. He employs a unique approach to golf instruction, coaching and guaranteed ball-striking improvement and he shares that with "On the Mark". Kevin addresses "Angle of Attack" and breaks all golfers and swings into one of two categories - Shallow or Steep. He illustrates how to identify your own personal pattern, explains each style's nature and how to make minor adjustments to your tendency, to make the most of your swing without major swing adjustments or renovations.

Mar 17, 201944 min

S4 Ep 307On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 10.

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 10 Mark revisits the 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Bay Hill in Orlando, FL. Mark shares insights and golf-tips from Arnold Palmer (as shared by his grandson, Sam Saunders, on a previous On the Mark podcast). Mark levels Mr. Palmer's insights on the grip, posture, golf-shot control and how to strike the ball consistently flush by improving the body-pivot.

Mar 12, 201913 min

S4 Ep 306Martin Chuck on Golf Swing Technique and the Productive Use of Training Aids

Martin Chuck is the originator of The Tour Striker Academy, a Top 100 Instructor and a Revolution Golf Coach. Martin joins "On the Mark" to talk about a myriad of golf improvement elements, including Arm-swing and body pivot connection, Trail Arm performance and behavior, Wrist and forearm work and their influence on the clubface and golf ball contact. As he addresses some of his Tour Striker Training Aids (including the Smart Ball) Martin delves in the technique of an effective golf swing. Martin also shares anecdotes and stories from ball-striking lessons like George Knudsen and Moe Norman.

Mar 7, 201943 min

S4 Ep 305On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 9

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 9, Mark revisits the 2019 Honda Classic at PGA National (Champion Course) in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Mark delves into a drill that Brooks Koepka used, to improve his release of the golf club through impact, and explains how you can use it to improve club-head speed and straighten a slice or blocked shot. Mark also illustrates how Vijay Singh employed the lead-hand low (cross-handed) method to improve his chipping and pitching, and how you can use it too.

Mar 5, 201913 min

S4 Ep 304On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 8

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 8 Mark revisits the 2019 WGC Mexico Championship from Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City, Mexico. Mark gives insight on how to get and chart TOUR quality yardages so that you can select the correct club and get more shots close to the target. He shares data from FlightScope on PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour average club carry yardages. He also illustrates how Kevin Na, Mark Leishman, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy Dustin Johnson successfully adapted to the differential between Actual and Adjusted yardages.

Feb 27, 201920 min

S4 Ep 303Dr Mark Bull on Biomechanics and Finding Solutions for Better Golf

Mark Bull has a PhD in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science and is also a qualified PGA Professional and coach. He founded Mark Bull Golf, now Bull 3D, a leading biomechanical and sports sciences service in golf, and he continues to evolve and develop his software, education and philosophies. He joins our podcast to delve into the biomechanics of the golf swing and how to best maximize your skill-set. Among many topics he addresses Posture at address and through the swing, Skill Acquisition, and the use of Restraints to find and develop Solutions.

Feb 22, 201942 min

S4 Ep 302On the Mark - Tips from The PGA TOUR. Episode 7

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 7, Mark revisits the 2019 Genesis Open from famed Riviera outside of Los Angeles, CA. Mark shares golf tips on how you can make more putts a la JB Holmes en route to his victory. Learn about the technique required to strike putts more consistently in order to hole them more often. Immelman also highlights a few putting drills you can employ to make your practice more purpose-driven and successful.

Feb 20, 201916 min