On the Mark Golf Podcast

Geoff Ogilvy (Australia) has won 8 times on the PGA TOUR, including the 2006 US Open and 3 WGC events. He is one of the deep thinkers on the PGA TOUR and he joins "On the Mark" to share his thoughts on golf instruction and the golf swing. He opines on many golf swing factors and illustrates his points by using relevant examples like Tiger Woods, Fred Couples and Rory McIlroy. He also shares personal anecdotes and in so doing offers advice to help you to develop a sound and constructive approach to improving your swing and your golf.

George Gankas is one of the leading young minds in golf instruction. He joins Mark Immelman to break down his philosophy on the golf swing. George goes in-depth on elements in the swing such as the Pivot, Ground Force Reaction, Hand-Path and Clubface Control. He also shares tips and drills to help you to improve those and he explains his golf swing research referencing such great as Ben Hogan, Bobby Jones and Sam Snead.

Jon Sherman is the originator of the website, practical-golf.com and he is a faithful member of the "On the Mark" tribe. Sherman adopts a no-frills, honest approach to helping people improve their golf and enjoy the game more. In this podcast he highlights the real truth behind a few statistical categories on the PGA TOUR and how smart consideration of the stats can help you manage your expectations which can lead to enhanced course-management decisions. Among the topics Jon addresses are: Recovery from Trouble, Short Putting, Wedge Play and Birdie Conversion.

Lucas Wald is a former Touring Golf Professional and now one of the leading golf instructors on the PGA TOUR and in the game. He shares his research on the "Greats of the Game" in this podcast to help you to learn the key elements they had in common and employed as they swung the golf club. Lucas talk at length about golfers like Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, John Daly and highlights aspects you can learn from these great golfers.

Ben Shear is one of the most sought-after minds in the field of Strength, Stability, Mobility, Flexibility and Physical Well-Being. He joins our podcast to talk at length about good posture (both in life and in the golf swing) and how it can help to improve the golf swing. He also talks about stability and mobility in the golf swing and shares ideas on how you can improve yours. Ben also talks at length about core strength, it's value in the golf swing, and exercises you can do to improve your core.

Jim McLean is perennially one of the leading (and most respected) instructors in the game. He has taught PGA TOUR players, LPGA TOUR players, Major Champions and he has played the game at the highest of levels. Jim joins "On the Mark" to share anecdotes from greats such as Jackie Burke, Ken Venturi, Bruce Lietzke and Christie Kerr. He talks at length about his approach to teaching and playing the game and he shares golf swing and mental tips to help you play better under pressure. He also discusses some of his writings such as "The X-Factor in the Golf Swing" (Kinematic Sequencing) and "The 8-Step Swing".

Mike Bender is a former PGA TOUR professional and one of the leading golf instructors in the game. He joins "On the Mark" to discuss his philosophy and approach to the golf swing and the use of training aids and proper practice. He shares anecdotes from his work on the PGA TOUR including tips from his most notable client, The Masters and The Open champion, Zach Johnson. He also shares his take on Launch Angle, Trajectory and Spin Control that can help you hit wedges like Johnson.

Webb Simpson is a four-time winner on the PGA TOUR (including the 2012 US Open at The Olympic Club). He talks about his wins including the US Open and highlights events and lessons that can help you to shoot better scores. He also talks at length about how he navigated the 2016 "Anchored Putting" ban and shares thoughts on success on the greens. Webb further talks about the use of statistics for improvement, pre-shot routines, communication and resiliency and how those intangibles have an impact on one's golf scores.

Boyd Summerhays comes from a prolific golf family and he had a successful golf career as an Amateur, NCAA Collegian and Professional on the Web.com and PGA TOURs. He parlayed all of his playing experience into a highly successful career as a golf instructor to both amateurs and professionals. Boyd joins our podcast to share his experiences and his insights to help you to better technique and better play from tee to green to lower your scores. Summerhays also shares lessons you can learn from some of his PGA TOUR clients like Tony Finau and his brother, Daniel.

Jamie Mulligan is one of the foremost minds in golf instruction. PGA TOUR professional Paul Goydos calls Mulligan "The best mind in the game". Mulligan joins the podcast to discuss and share his holistic approach to improved golf. He shares his concept of 'The Wheel" that he applies with all of his PGA TOUR (incl. Patrick Cantlay and Luke List) and LPGA Tour clientele. Jamie also talks about good practice and tournament approaches that are guaranteed to help you play better.

Mark Immelman was a part of the broadcast crew for the 2017 President's Cup and so he had a unique view of all of the events. He brings that view to you as he analyzes and shares lessons you can learn from the players and coaches. All of these lessons are purposed to help you shoot lower golf scores.

Will Haskett from PGA TOUR Radio once again joins Mark Immelman to wrap up the Friday and Saturday Fourballs and Foursomes matches at the 2017 President's Cup. They analyze each match and discuss the players' performances and bring you up to speed on everything you need to know from Liberty National Golf Club.

PGA TOUR Radio play-by-play announcer, Will Haskett, joins Mark Immelman to break down the five Foursomes Matches from Day One of The 2017 President's Cup at Liberty National Golf Club outside of New York City. Immelman and Haskett break down each match and delve into the performances of both teams.

Jose Campra is a leading global golf instructor from Argentina as well as a PGA TOUR caddy. He has worked for multiple Major Champion, Angel Cabrera, among other professionals. Campra currently works for PGA TOUR winner, Emiliano Grillo. Jose joins our podcast and shares golf lessons you can learn from some of the leading South American golfers for whom he has worked. Campra talks about good ball-club contact, swing rhythm and timing, controlling the spin of a golf ball and imagination around the greens. Jose also talks about the 2017 President's Cup at Liberty National and he opines on potential International Team pairings.

Jeff Pierce has spent time under the counsel of two of the best golf teachers in the game, Butch Harmon and Pete Cowan. He has parlayed that experience into a successful career in golf instruction at both the professional and amateur levels. Jeff joins the podcast to talk about college golf (he has been an Assistant Coach at Georgia Tech) and the bridge between College and the Pro Ranks. He gives insight on elements, like on-course decison-making, collegians (and all golfers) can apply to shoot better scores. He then also highlights lessons you can learn from some of his PGA TOUR clients, including Brooks Koepka, Stewart Cink, Ollie Sneiderjans and Chris Kirk.

Mike Weir is Canada's most accomplished golfer and the 2003 Masters Champion. He joins "On the Mark" to talk about his career, the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows and some anecdotes from his career in golf. Mike talks about The President's Cup and his famous Singles victory over Tiger Woods in 2007 in Montreal. He shares advice he got from the great Jack Nicklaus that can help your game; he talks about navigating the way through golf instruction and he reminisces over his victory in the Masters. He also shares insights on his mindset over the final putt he made in regulation - insights that will help your game.

Story-time with "Uncle Verne" is a favorite pastime of many of the CBS Sports Crew. Mark Immelman brings you into the fold to hear some of Verne Lundquist's many stories as he recounts his career in sports broadcasting. The "Golden Voice" of broadcast talks about some of the great sports events he has witnessed including the 1992 Duke/Kentucky NCAA Basketball game when Christian Laettner made "The Shot" to win in overtime. Verne also talks at length about College Football and, among other spectacular events, the unbelievable Auburn victory over Alabama in the 2103 "Iron Bowl". And of course Verne recounts his history at The Masters including his famous calls of Jack Nicklaus' birdie on the 17th at Augusta National in 1986, and Tiger Woods' pitch-in on the 16th in 2005.

Damon Goddard is a highly sought-after physical trainer given his success with Jordan Spieth. He brings interesting insights to the podcast regarding the natural movement of the body and he talks about how to work out with a contra-lateral focus to allow maximum golf swing performance. Damon also speaks about the value of addressing the ankles and how ankle strength and mobility can improve the functioning of the golf swing. He also takes you into the gym and shares how Jordan Spieth prepares during his on-and-off weeks.

6-Time World Long Driving Champion Jason (Golfzilla) Zuback takes you "inside the ropes" at a Long Driving Contest. He talks about how Long Drivers create massive clubhead and ball speeds in order to launch the golf ball those mammoth distances. He delves in-depth and talks about the physical training of a Long Driver and the Mental and Strategic approach to driving the golf ball a long way. He also shares ideas to help you gain a little more distance off the tee - Ideas that include, physical training advice, pre-shot routines and triggers, launch angle maximization as well as a few other industry "secrets".

Andrew Rice is a long-time member of the #OntheMark Tribe and a leading voice in the world of golf instruction. He joins the podcast to answer questions about golf ball performance in variable conditions, Conditions such as wind, variable temperatures, golf ball damage and variable ball-club contact. He also delves into the subject of "Style vs Substance" and he shares his take, using examples such as Jim Furyk, Miller Barber and Calvin Peete, on what elements in the golf swing are directly appropriate and influential on consistent golf ball control.

Bradley Hughes is an Australian professional golfer with 7 wins on the global professional stage. He has played on the PGA TOUR, the Web.com Tour and the European Tour and is now bringing his talent and knowledge to the golf instruction arena. Bradley was always one of the more accurate ball-strikers in the game and he shares some of his insights to help you strike the golf ball with more consistency and accuracy. He also illustrates lessons you can glean from watching the golf swings of champions like Ben Hogan, Greg Norman, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson.

Jason Glass is one of the leading Rotational Strength and Conditioning Specialists in the world. He joins "On the Mark" to talk about elements that pertain to speed and power in the golf swing, especially "Windows for Speed" and "Acceleration and Deceleration". Jason shares ideas for kids and adults alike to take advantage of the "Windows for Speed". He explains how "Deceleration" in athletics and golf can actually help athletes (and you) gain power. Jason also talks about Adam Hadwin, Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka and how they work out physically to improve their performance and how you can do so too.

Jake Thurm is a foremost expert in use use of Pressure Mapping systems (BodiTrack) and he joins the podcast to share his research and insights on how the body interacts with the ground during the golf swing. Jake differentiates between Center of Mass (COM) and Center of Pressure (COP) and helps you to understand those descriptors and how they apply in the golf swing. He discusses how the feet pressure the ground and the vertical forces involved in the golf swing. Jake shares acceptable ranges of movement, and uses PGA TOUR examples such as Kevin Streelman, Hideki Matsuyama, James Hahn, Nick Faldo and Gary Player as examples. He also helps you understand how the correct use of the feet on the ground can help you make more accurate, and powerful golf swings.

Dr. Bhrett McCabe is the founder of "The Mindside" and a Sports and Performance Psychologist and coach to many leading PGA TOUR golfers. He is also a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a wealth of experience in sports having been a top performer and National Championship winner while in college at Louisiana State University (LSU). In this podcast Bhrett shares thoughts and insights on a healthy mindset and a constructive mental approach to golf and life. He unpacks and advises on understanding and dealing with emotions on and off the course. Dr. McCabe also discusses and shares mental lessons you can learn from some of his clients on the PGA TOUR.

Ted Scott is a highly experienced PGA TOUR caddy with a wealth of knowledge. He joins our podcast to share stories, lessons and analogies from his 18 years of travel in the professional game. Ted shares lessons you can learn from some of the players for whom he is caddied and players he has spent time around. (Ted has caddied for Paul Azinger, Grant Waite, Webb Simpson and Bubba Watson but also shares insights from Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods.) Among other things he talks about the mental game, playing to your strengths and weaknesses and the value of shot-shaping and trajectory control.

Mike Thomas is a PGA Master Professional and the father of the 2017 PGA Championship winner, Justin Thomas. An accomplished player and a decorated teacher, Mike shares some lessons he has given Justin from childhood through the present. He talks about properly fitting and advising junior golfers. Mike also shares insights on how to best communicate and direct competitive children and juniors and he talks at length about Justin Thomas and Justin's growth as a player from his junior days to his PGA Championship victory.

Pete Cowen is arguably the leading golf instructor in the professional game. Among others Cowen teaches Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood, Louis Oosthuizen and Danny Willett and he joins our podcast to share lessons you can learn from these great ball-strikers and champions. Pete also shares his thoughts on the golf swing and how an effective golf swing operates. Pete talks at length about pressure vs. speed and gives tips and drills on how you can create more compression at impact and how you can control spin by applying the correct pressure to the golf club.

VJ Trolio is a PGA TOUR Instructor and a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher. Trolio is also the co-inventor of the popular golf training aid "The Putting Arc". VJ joins the podcast to talk about the swinging arc of the golf club, from the putter through the bag. He shares insights on the putting arc and tips to improve your putting. He then takes you off the green and talks about the expansion of the swing arc and how it pertains to "Swing Path", "Clubface Alignment" and "Angle of Attack". Using examples like Ben Hogan, VJ shares tips and drills for you to improve your swing arc and as a result hole more putts and strike better quality shots.

Randy Smith is a member of The PGA of America Hall of Fame and the all-time leading PGA of America National Award National Award Winner (18 times). Randy Smith is also a highly sought after instructor on the PGA TOUR. He joins the podcast to share stories and lessons he gleaned from such Hall-of-Famers as Harvey Penick and Lee Trevino. Smith shares wisdom and insights on the Clubface Alignment and Swing Path relationship and how that impact hooks and slices. He also addresses the timing between the body pivot and the swing of the arms and club and the influence on spin. Smith then opines further on the golf swing, golf swing technique and golf instruction and he talks about playing golf like a Pro.

Kapil Gupta M.D. helps professional golfers, hockey players and Olympians to achieve greatness by conquering their minds. He joins the podcast to share insight and wisdom to help you to understand your mind and how it works. Dr. Gupta talks about hope and fear and their relationship to each other and achieving greatness. He talks about the understanding of what is necessary to play good golf. He also shares personal anecdotes from his experiences in the game - those anecdotes explain more deeply the very nature of golf and competition.

The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale was an intriguing affair with story-lines aplenty. Mark Immelman puts on his golf instructor and coaching hat and unpacks them all for you. He illustrates lessons you can learn from the major protagonists: Jordan Spieth, Matt Kuchar, Rory McIlroy and Branden Grace. Immelman talks about the nature of golf and how to successfully navigate the inevitable ebbs and flows it presents. He talks about the value of attitude, awareness and shot selection. He also delves into elements like the long bunker shot, body alignment and self-talk.

Skip Guss, the 2014 New England PGA Teacher of the Year, employs a simple and easy to understand approach to the game and the instruction thereof. It is an approach he learned from some of the great golf teachers like Jim Flick and Bob Toski. Skip also learned the game from the World Golf Hall of Fame member, Sam Snead, and he shares some of the lessons he learned from "Slammin' Sam". He also shares anecdotes from one of the best swingers of a golf club of all time. In short, he brings you simple to understand, and easy to apply lessons that will help you improve your golf.

Ian Baker-Finch is a true gentleman and is emblematic of the true golf professional. On this podcast "Finchy" shares his thoughts on golf swing technique and the development of technique in the modern game. He talks about his development as a professional golfer and in so doing shares insights on how you can improve your game. Ian then talks about his career in Links Golf and The Open, the lessons he learned, his ups and downs and his famous victory in 1991. Ian revisits the final round of The '91 Open, his approach and his thoughts and emotions as he navigated his way around Royal Birkdale. He also shares an honest assessment of his loss of form as he attempted to make golf swing improvements. His anecdotes are loaded with valuable lessons that every golfer can parlay into individual success.

Jeff Leishman has been one of the leading golf instructors in the game and on the PGA TOUR for a long time. He employs a intriguing mantra "Keep getting better does NOT mean keep getting different" and his approach is perfect to help you to understand how to "swing your swing". Jeff references his PGA TOUR clients Daniel Berger, Carl Pettersson and Will MacKenzie as he shares real-time examples of perfecting YOUR OWN technique for improved ballstriking and scoring.

Jeff Isler is one of the leading authorities on golf coaching and instruction for golfers of all ages and skill levels. He runs a North Texas-based comprehensive coaching program for aspiring juniors, collegiate athletes, touring professionals and serious adult golfers. In this podcast he shares advice for parents of junior golfers on how to navigate the pitfalls and challenges of parenting a young athlete. He also speaks about technical golf instruction, fitness for golf, mental techniques for improvement, club-fitting and goal-setting. Jeff also addresses statistics for advanced improvement and he chats about "style over function" with regard to golf swing technique.

Joe Mayo is a social media phenomenon and a highly sought-after golf instructor and he joins the podcast to dig into golf and the golf swing. The "TrackmanMaestro" talks about his influences and career as a golf teacher. He shares his beliefs on the golf swing and refers to leading players both past and present like Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson as he shares insights. Joe also breaks down all Launch Monitor terms and presents ideas on how to maximize and improve various elements including Clubhead Speed, Swing Path, Angle of Attack, Dynamic Loft and Spin Loft. Finally, Joe talks about elements in the swing such as clubface orientation, the transition and wrist location.

Kelvin Kelley believes in subtracting unnecessary parts of the golf swing to make it more reliable and consistent. Kelley is a PGA professional and a performance golf coach based in San Francisco and he joins the podcast to share his views on simplicity in golf swing technique to improve ball-striking and contact for added accuracy and power. Kelvin describes his approach and compares the athletic movement of a simple golf swing to the throwing motion of an NFL Quarterback. He shares research he has done with leading NFL coaches regarding efficiency of motion to gain accuracy and power. Kelvin also shares knowledge he has garnered from his work with the people of "Sectret Golf". Kelvin also shared a ball-striking drill he has learned from PGA Champion Jason Dufner.

Hunter Brown has worked for TrackMan, and is a and is a up-and-coming golf instructor in the game. His research in golf ball launch characteristics, coupled with his play at a significantly high level enable him to speak with authority on golf, playing golf and how to improve. Hunter shares thoughts on hitting the ball farther as well as how to hit is more accurately. He talks about launch monitor numbers and factors such as Angle of Attack, Launch Angle, Ball and Club Speed and Ball Spin and how to maximize those for more power and accuracy. Golf Tips to help you maximize your "numbers" are obviously included.

Paul McGinley has risen to as high as the Top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking. He has 4 European Tour victories and a spectacular record in the Ryder Cup Matches including a win as the European Team Captain in 2014. McGinley, a former Gaelic Football player, joins the podcast to talk about athleticism, resiliency, playing one's own game, and the value of a good mind-set in competition. Paul also talks at length about his career as both a player and and captain in the Ryder Cup Matches and shares lessons you can learn from his experiences - one of those being holing the winning putt against Jim Furyk in the 2002 Matches.

Well-respected golf television analyst and former PGA TOUR player, Brandel Chamblee is one of the most researched individuals in the game. He has written a book "The Anatomy of Greatness" and he joins our podcast to share lessons - gleaned from research - from the legends of our game. Chamblee highlights swing elements as employed by such greats as: Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer. He also talks about players such as Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott and Tiger Woods. In this conversation you will hear conversation about golf fundamentals and also insights on leg action, the transition, swing width among other in-depth elements.

Steve Stricker is one of the greatest of all time with a wedge and a putter in his hands and he joins the podcast to discuss his approach to shots from inside of 125 yards. Steve talks about rhythm, tempo, ball position, grip pressure, trajectory control and club selection and how they influence the wedges. He also talks about greenside pitching and clubface and spin control. He then takes you onto the green and talks about how to make more putts. He also talks about how he navigated a slump he suffered in 2004 and what he did to bounce back to become one of the game's premier players. As an added bonus Steve also shares insights on the 2017 US Open at Erin Hills and he talks about the 2017 President's Cup (and his USA Team captaincy) outside of New York City.

Mitchell Spearman has long been one of the foremost golf teachers in the game. He has taught such greats of the game as Nick Faldo, Greg Norman and Ian Baker-Finch. Spearman joins the podcast to share lessons from the afore-mentioned that can help you to shoot better scores. He also talks about how you can manage "Blind-Spots" in your golf swing and in so doing develop a more effective and consistent motion. Mitchell also addresses the important issue of developing a swing that fits your body and physique.

Randy Myers has been a trend-setter and is one of the foremost minds in the field of golf specific fitness-training. He joins our podcast to focus on flexibility and other elements which have an effect on one's ability to swing the golf club consistently well. Randy shares ideas on stretching and improving balance with a view to improving your golf swing. He talks about muscle-building vs flexibility and their priorities in your practice and preparation. He also shares snapshots from his book "Fit for Golf; Fit for Life" and also shares ideas from his work with his extensive stable of PGA TOUR players.

Golf Channel Academy Lead Instructor, Travis Fulton is a friend of the podcast and a successful instructor to golfers of all skill levels. He discusses junior golf and gives advice to parents of junior golfers to help their kids to grow in, and enjoy, the game of golf. He also shares tips to help younger golfers to play and score better. Travis then uses his unique experiences to compare and contrast the approaches of "modern-day" and "older" golf instructors, coaches and teachers to golf instruction. In so doing he helps you the listener to navigate the sometimes confusing landscape in golf instruction. As an added bonus Travis also shares golf tips to help you improve from tee through green.

Bob Estes is a 4-time winner on the PGA TOUR and still still competing out there. As a result, he is uniquely equipped to comment on the differences between how the game was played a few years ago versus the current day. Estes, a winner of the prestigious Haskins Award, compares changes in the approach to the golf swing, golf instruction, to the mind-set and course management and to equipment. He also shares anecdotes from 'inside the ropes' and a few tips to help you with your game.

Dr. Rob Bell (Certified Consultant of The Association of Applied Sports Psychology) has worked with hundreds of sports teams, coaches and athletes. He joins our podcast to discuss the subject of 'Fear' and how to overcome it in life and in golf. He also talks about the fickle subject of confidence and breaks down ways do develop mental toughness and improve confidence on the course and in competition.

Kyle Morris is a Golf Digest "Best Young Instructor" and a TrackMan Master Pro. He is also a former TOUR professional and hence he is able to bring a unique blend of information to help golfers improve. In this podcast Kyle discusses his TrackMan research and embellishes on the Clubface and Swing Path relationship and how you can focus on those to develop a Go-To shot and effectively eliminate one side of the target. He also shares ideas you can employ to improve your shot accuracy and directional control.

Brian Jacobs is a Golf Channel Academy Instructor and a vastly experienced golf teacher and coach. He emphasizes practice with a view to playing better and in this podcast he shares thoughts, ideas and practice drills to help you to take it to the course. Brian talks about movement and kinesthetics and retaining athleticism in the golf swing. He also talks about effective lesson and practice regimens that will ensure that your work takes root. He speaks at-length about purpose-driven practice in the form of practice games, drills and exercises that will lead to success and lower scores. Brian also talks about games to play on the golf course to emphasize on-course practice and improved play under pressure.

Sasho MacKenize (PhD in Sports Biomechanics) explains the patterns of forces and torques exerted on the club and the ground during the golf swing. He embellishes on how each hand exerts force on the club and how they work together to present the clubface efficiently and correctly for ball-striking success. Sasho also talks about ground force reaction and how to move pressure in the feet correctly to maximize power by improving the launch angle. Along those lines he delves into COP (Center of Pressure) and COM (Center of Mass) during the swing and explains how they should operate. Dr. MacKenize also shares ideas and drills that you can do to control the club and use the ground correctly during your golf swing.

A two-time Olympian, Dr. Phil Cheetham, is the foremost mind in the Biomechanics and Motion Analysis industry. Dr. Cheetham (a board member of the Titleist Performance Institute) delves into the all important concept of Kinematic Sequencing and explains it in-depth to help you improve your golf swing. He also ties a bow between all athletic disciplines and the golf swing and illustrates the basic concepts of motion, body strength and body awareness and control. Dr. Cheetham explains how the correct sequencing in the body works and shares ideas how you can sequence and time your arms, legs and body for more efficient power.