On the Mark Golf Podcast

Spurred on by a picture of his youngest daughter, Sophia, hitting a golf ball, Mark Immelman chats about ways to get your child to fall in love with golf and improve in the process. Mark talks about the grip, the stance, the swing and how you can approach your child's correct understanding thereof. He also talks about ways to keep the child engaged and the learning fun.

Developer of the "Strokes Gained" analytical approach to measuring golf performance on The PGA TOUR, Mark Broadie, takes you inside the numbers. He makes sense of statistics like: Strokes Gained from the Tee, Strokes Gained on Approach to the Green, Strokes Gained Around the Green and Strokes Gained Putting. Broadie gives examples of players on TOUR and how they have used these numbers to improve their games. He also shares tips on how you can use "Strokes Gained" to improve your game and hone your approach to the game.

PGATOUR.com Equipment Insider, Jonathan Wall, brings you up to speed with all of the latest equipment and apparel news on the PGA TOUR. Jonathan discusses what the Nike Golf staffers, incl. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Paul Casey, Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau and Patrick Rodgers are doing as they test new equipment. He also talks about Jason Day and Dustin Johnson and their renewed relationships with Adidas. Finally, Jonathan brings in-depth insights on getting properly fitted for a Driver. He also talks about Driver set-ups and how you can match the club-shaft to the club-head to maximize your power and accuracy returns.

Former PGA TOUR professional and now golf broadcaster, Notah Begay III, gives a Tiger Woods update after his withdrawal from The 2016 Safeway Open. Notah also talks about what it is like to be in a Ryder Cup team room and team environment. He shares anecdotes about Tiger Woods and passes on things you can learn from Tiger, and other leading PGA TOUR players, that will help your game. He also talks about his unique approach to putting, what brought it about, and why it is advantageous and could possibly help your putting.

11-time ASP (now WSL) World Surfing Champion, Kelly Slater, joins the podcast and brings fascinating insight on surfing and how he improved his surfing by learning golf. Slater talks about balance, core strength, physical fitness, spacial awareness and vision and how they pertain to surfing and golf. He also shares some anecdotes from his prolific surfing career and talks about a good mindset to success.

Long-time PGA TOUR Radio play-by-play announcer, Will Haskett, joins Mark Immelman to break down what you could expect from the brand new PGA TOUR 2016/'17 season. Haskett and Immelman discuss Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and other headliners who may be a part of the storylines throughout the new season. They also discuss the Web.com Tour Graduates and who may become break-out players on the PGA TOUR.

Shane Bacon joins Mark Immelman to put a bow on what was a tumultuous and eventful 2015/'16 PGA TOUR Wraparound Season. They talk highs, lows, ups and downs, memorable events, and breakout players. Shane and Mark also talk a little about Arnold Palmer and his influence on the game, and Tiger Woods' return to competition in the 2016/'17 season.

The 2016 Ryder Cup Matches were spectacular. Brian Katrek of "Katrek and Maginnes on Tap on SiriusXM) was on-site at Hazeltine calling the action for PGA.com. He joins Mark Immelman and brings his inside-the-ropes insights and opinions as he and Mark Immelman put a bow on the Ryder Cup.

Get yourself prepped for the conclusion of the 2016 Ryder Cup matches with a summary of all that has transpired at Hazeltine thus far. Mark Immelman opines about the ebb and flow of the matches; he talks about crowd partisanship and its effect on the players and he forecasts the Sunday Singles Matches. Mark also brings sound from 2016 FedEx Cup Champion, Rory McIlroy, on how he approaches putting and Mark highlights what you can learn from Rory to help you make more putts of consequence.

Up-and-coming PGA TOUR star, Will Wilcox joins the podcast and talks about College Golf, shooting 59 in competition, life on the PGA TOUR, and his famous Hole-in-One at the Par Three 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course. Wilcox also shares thoughts on how you can shoot lower by practicing more effectively, and how you can flight the golf ball down under the breeze.

Pat Goss, Director of Golf at Northwestern University and coach former World #1 Luke Donald, joins the podcast to share insights from his four Ryder Cups. He talks about the pressure of playing in a Ryder Cup and gives tips on how Luke Donald prepared for, and dealt with, pressure. Coach Goss then gives you a complete short-game clinic with tips to improve your putting, bunker play, chipping and pitching.

Respected and decorated NCAA collegiate coach, Mike Small, talks about life on the professional golf tours, finding balance in golf and life, and keys to success as a college and professional golfer. He also shares tips on how to apply certain course management skills in order to get the most out of your game and shoot your best scores. Then as a collegiate coach to European Ryder Cupper, Thomas Pieters, Mike shares thoughts and insights on the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine and what to expect from both teams.

John Tillery is one of the leading young golf instructors in the game and he is making waves with his easy to understand and effective approach to golf instruction. John is coach/instructor to three players (Kevin Kisner, Roberto Castro and Will McGirt) who are playing in the 2016 TOUR Championship at Eastlake. He talks about what each of them work on to improve their respective games and he shares lessons you can learn from watching them play.

2014 FedEx Cup Champion and 2014 TOUR Championship Champion, Billy Horshel joins the podcast to reminisce about his 2014 Playoff run and subsequent Playoff triumph. Billy talks about his run of form and the momentum, his play, some of his keys to success and the pressure of playing for the FedEx Cup. He also relives key moments in the final round en route to his TOUR Championship title. Horschel also shares his opinion of the changes in golf course routing at Eastlake GC and talks about key holes around the golf course. And of course we get him to share a tip to help you strike the ball more crisply.

Hear insights on how to put yourself in the position to play your best golf during long and challenging periods of time from Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and TPI-certified Trainer, Chris Kendrick. McIlroy and Day speak on how they personally combat a drop in performance due to fatigue while Chris Kendrick shares tips (on sleep, nutrition, exercise and practice) on how you can get yourself into the best place possible to play your best.

Tony Ruggeiro is a vastly experienced and well-respected golf instructor. He has worked with a number of the game's best players including PGA TOUR Rookie, Smylie Kaufman and College Standout (and now TOUR Professional) Robby Shelton. Tony brings his knowledge and experience to the podcast and talks about the fundamentals of the game and how you can apply them to get the most out of your game. The fundamentals Tony and Mark cover are: Grip, stance, posture, ball position, alignment and aiming, rhythm and timing. Then, as an added bonus, Tony and Mark debunk a few golf swing "myths".

Sean Martin brings deeper insight on one of golf's newest stories and sensations, The Bryan Bros. Sean discusses both brothers, their family ties, their respective games and he shares a few insider tidbits about the brothers that you may not know. And Mark Immelman shares a couple of tips for your game that you can learn from the brothers.

Nick Bradley, noted golf instructor and former Strategic Assistant to European Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley, joins the podcast to discuss the 2016 Ryder Cup Matches at Hazeltine in September. Nick takes you inside the "Team Room" and opines on strategy, team selection, and potential player pairings. He also talks about veteran leadership and how the Ryder Cup rookies may feel and play. Along those lines, Nick shares a lesson for you and how you can identify with playing golf under the highest of pressure.

Garret Kramer helps you understand how your mind works and how you can parlay that very fact into playing well under pressure. He talks about the pressure of playing at your home course, playing in the spotlight and playing well even though your mind is not clear and you do not "feel right". Kramer also shares insights on Rory McIlroy's improved putting and Jason Day's championship mindset an what you can learn from them.

Ron Mintz joins Mark Immelman to delve deep into Tiger Woods' announcement that he could potentially return to competition in the Fall Portion of the 2016/2017 PGA TOUR wrap-around Schedule. Ron and Mark also unpack the 2016 FedEx Cup Playoffs focussing on Rory McIlroy and other top contenders. And for good measure they contemplate potential US Ryder Cup Team selections and discuss the 2016 Ryder Cup.

Noted golf instructor, Andrew Rice, answers all of your questions about the backswing. He shares ideas, tips, checkpoints and drills to help you get the golf club into a better position at the top. Mark Immelman also shares insights and tips to maximize your backswing, feel it correctly and get it into a constructive, repeating spot to deliver the club properly into the golf ball.

The Equipment Insider for PGATOUR.com, Jonathan Wall, joins the show to fill us in on all of the equipment goings-on in the game. Jonathan focusses on Scotty Cameron's new 33" line of Cameron and Crown putters, Vokey's new High Bounce Wedges, and Callaway's merger with Toulon Design. He also talks in-depth about Callaway's new Driver and #-Wood design and talks about Nike Golf's staff players who are experimenting with new equipment in the wake of Nike's departure from the golf club manufacture business.

Karen Palacios-Jansen. one of Golf Digest's "Top 50 Best Women's Teachers" discusses the top three golfers (Inbee Park, Lydia Ko, Shanshan Feng) at the 2016 Rio Women's Golf Olympics and what you can learn from their games. Her observations include how to improve lag putting, wedge play, swing rhythm/tempo, and grip pressure. She also advises on how to prepare for rounds of golf, maintain a good attitude, and understand your realistic swing speed. Men golfers, all of these tips are applicable to you too.

Respected global golf instructor, Denis Pugh, joins the show to talk about the fundamentals of the golf swing and how they apply to golf swing mechanics and golf shot dynamics. Denis talks about the grip, posture and ball position and how they influence the club through the swing and impact. He also about talks balance, the hand and arm action and how those two elements work together.

There are many cool things happening at The World Golf Hall of Fame. Dave Cordero (Director of Communications) at The WGHoF at The World Golf Village embellishes in his conversation with Mark Immelman. Dave also explains and brings insider insight on all of the things to see and do at the Museum, The World Golf Village and in nearby St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra. Basically, "if you love golf you truly have got to go" and download this podcast.

Michael Breed from The Golf Channel joins the show and brings insights, tips and drills to help your game. Michael Breed and Mark Immelman address six major shots that could plaque your game and Breed shares tips and drills to cure a: Top/Thin Shot, a Fat Shot, a Toe Shot, a Heel Shot, a Hook Shot, and a Slice Shot. Breed also shares drills for more power off the tee, and success around and on the greens.

Brandel Chamblee (Golf Channel) discusses his new book "The Anatomy of Greatness" (NY Times Bestseller) with Mark Immelman. They discuss elements that all of golf's great champions exhibited in their golf swings and elaborate on how you can use those to improve your swing. Brandel and Mark also help you learn from: Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson, Matt Kuchar, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Jason Day. Ladies, do not despair, they also highlight things you can learn from watching Lydia Ko, Lexi Thompson and Brooke Henderson.

Mark Immelman, shares thoughts and insights from Jim Furyk, who shot the lowest round ever on the PGA TOUR - a 58 at The 2016 Travelers Championship. Immelman, a well-respected international golf teacher, opines on Furyk's insights and then shares tips on how you can prepare yourself to shoot low scores, and perhaps your lowest score ever!

Talented young golfer (Web.com Tour) Max Homa joins the show. He talks about his influences in golf; shares insights for parents with talented kids, shares tips and drills for your game, including improving wedges shots, and lets you into his game and how he prepares for competition. Max also talks about College and Amateur golf and the transition from amateurs to the pros. Further, he compares and contrasts the PGA TOUR and the Web.com Tour.

Brooks Koepka joins the podcast and raps candidly with Mark Immelman about all manner of things in golf. He shares an update on his foot injury and the consequent rehab; he talks about Nike Golf and the future; Brooks talks about golf in college and the lessons he learned in his collegiate career. He also talks in-depth about his career and the decision to play on the European Tour before coming back to compete on the PGA TOUR. And Brooks Koepka shares tips on hitting the driver more powerfully.

In a fascinating discussion, Charl Schwartzel (Masters Champion 2011) opens up and talks about parenting in golf, golf equipment, golf swing technique and owning your golf swing. Further, he compares college golf to turning professional early. He also walks us through the final round of the 2011 Masters, what he felt like, how he managed himself and the nerves, playing under high pressure, and what it feels like to birdie the final four holes of a Major to win.

PGATOUR.com's Jonathan Wall brings up-to-date insider knowledge on the bombshell Nike Golf dropped when they announced they would be exiting the golf equipment business in the end of 2016. Jonathan also gives a detailed summary and explanation of Ping's new iBlade and the technology that makes it good.

Ever popular, Chris Solomon from nolayingup.com calls in from the Netherlands to chat with Mark Immelman. They talk Tiger Woods, the 2016 Majors, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Danny Willett, Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson and Jimmy Walker. They also touch on the Rio Olympics, the USGA and The PGA. Just for good measure they also talk about Stephan Jaeger shooting 58 on the Web.com Tour.

Rising golf coach on the PGA TOUR, Drew Steckel, talks about the use of technology in golf instruction. He and Mark Immelman specifically refer to the use of a BodiTrack Mat and how the understanding of a correct weight shift can improve ball contact and control. Steckel also talks about his work with PGA TOUR players, Danny Lee, Jason Gore and Pat Perez and shares a tip to help your weight shift.

PGA TOUR Professional, Eric Compton, shares his moving and emotional life story. He speaks candidly about his heart troubles and procedures and the mindset it takes to bounce back from his life-altering health setbacks. He also shares insights on the grit it requires to overcome his physical challenges. Eric also speaks fondly about his favorite charity "DONATE LIFE" and his efforts on behalf of the organ-transplant community.

This podcast with Kip Henley is loaded with simple and easy to comprehend tips and insights that will certainly help your game. Kip mixes his unique blend of humor, wisdom and knowledge into the perfect blend to guide the top players around the golf courses of the PGA TOUR. Kip also shares his observations on what you can learn from watching Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson.

Top-flight Golf Coach, Mentor and Caddy, Colin Swatton, chats with Mark Immelman about counseling and guiding talented young golfers. He talks of his work with current World #1, Jason Day and shares tips that you can learn from watching Jason's play and pre-shot routine. He also talks about his "Bucket" approach and speaks candidly about mental and emotional discipline while playing and how that can improve your golf scores.

Tiger Woods recently announced that he was withdrawing from the 2016 PGA Championship and that we was not going to compete on the PGA TOUR for the rest of the 2015/2016 season. Brendan Porath delves into this announcement and chats with Mark Immelman about Tiger, the announcement and his future. For good measure they also address the 2016 Rio Olympics Golf and Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy's responses to their withdrawal from the competition.

Respected golf instructor, Andrew Rice, helps you to understand all of the numbers and readings (such as 'Spin Loft', 'Dynamic Launch Angle', 'Face Angle', 'Club Path') that you may see/hear when working with a launch monitor such as Flightscope or Trackman. He also shares acceptable numbers to strive for when working with a Launch Monitor, and the odd tip to help you improve your numbers and ball-strikes.

Coach Pat Goss (Northwestern University) instructor to a number of PGA TOUR players, including former World #1, Luke Donald, shares great insight on understanding and playing to your strengths and weaknesses. He talks about what some of the top players (Jordan Spieth, Jason Day) do well. He also shares tips on how to making practice more effective and ideas to improve scoring shots around the greens. Coach Goss also talks about his work with Luke Donald and how they are working to return to the top of the game. (This interview is from the #OntheMark Live Streaming Show in 2015).

Mark Immelman shares a recording from his 2015 On the Mark Radio Show that includes great tips for your game. The tips include thoughts on shot-making and shot trajectory, practice drills, pitching and putting tips. The recording was with Greg Chalmers of Australia. Chalmers, the winner of the 2016 Barracuda Championship in Reno NV.

One of the most thoughtful, insightful players on the PGA TOUR, Geoff Ogilvy, talks golf with Mark Immelman. The conversation covers everything from great golf courses and their characteristics, golf course architecture and design, Links Golf, the leading players in the game, the effect of the modern golf ball, the anchored putter ban to golf's return to the Olympics. Geoff also talks about winning the 2006 US Open at Winged Foot and the pitch shot he hit on the 72nd hole en route to the title. He shares tips to help you pitch the ball more consistently too.

PGATOUR.com Equipment Insider, Jonathan Wall, brings the insider scoop on Charl Scwartzel's move from Nike Golf to PXG equipment. He also talks Driving Irons, Fairway Wood head-design and Mizuno Golf's new wedges. He and Mark Immelman also discuss Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth and their Olympic Golf opinions.

World Golf Hall of Famer, Nick Price, takes you on an inspiring trip down The Open Championship Memory Lane as he talks about winning The Claret Jug, playing with and against Seve Ballesteros and other Open Champions. Nick also shares insights on what you can watch for at The Open at Troon, talks about the golf course, and gives tips for your game.

Kyle Porter, golf writer for CBS Sports, chimes in with his take on all things golf. He and Mark Immelman chat The 2016 Open at Troon, the golf course, what to expect and who may contend. They also get into winning Major Championships and Tiger Woods as well as on-form golfers such as Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Jason Day, The 2016 Olympics incl. notable player withdrawlas and The USGA and their recent championships.

2015 Sunshine TOUR (South Africa) Rookie of the Year, Rourke van der Spuy shares insights on the challenges of progressing from College to the Pros. He also gives tips from preparing for playing under pressure, grinding to a better score, swinging with better rhythm and timing, and loving the game of golf.

Golf teacher and coach, Jon Sherman (practical-golf.com) with a few awesome observations and tips to help your game and lower your golf scores. Jon and Mark discuss parenting young golfers and how to do that effectively; the advent of athleticism in golf; how to practice effectively, how to improve course management and golf course mindset and improving the short game and its direct influence on lower scores.

Steve Eubanks from The Global Golf Post adds his insights on what is happening with the myriad of players withdrawing their names from consideration for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Steve also fills us in on what to expect for the 2016 US Women's Open at CordeValle in California.

There has been a lot of movement in the golf equipment industry and Jonathan Wall highlights the big releases. He talks about the new Titleist 917 Prototype that has been released on the PGA TOUR. He shares insight on equipment changes and technological advances from his discussion with Tiger Woods at Quicken Loans National. Also Mark Immelman and Jonathan also talk golf ball fitting for your game and the new Callaway chipper.

Are you struggling with scoring and keeping rounds afloat? Then this podcast is for you. Mark Immelman shares clips from conversations he had with Billy Hurley III, Vijay Singh and Bill Haas at The Quicken Loans National at Congressional CC. The discussion centers around the nature of golf, scoring, recovery, putting and the mindset of champions during their rounds of golf