
On the Mark Golf Podcast
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S9 Ep 761Rob Rea on Breathwork Fundamentals for Stress Reduction and High Performance under Pressure
Known as "That Breath Guy," Rob Rea is originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland. Based in London, England he originally worked in Banking, but a trip to Bali changed the course of his life. The trip and the experiences led him to take in a range of different teachings and modalities of breathwork. From Pranayama, Somatic Experiencing, Qi Gung, Functional Breathwork, Breathwork for Performance, to Transformational Breathwork and Yoga Teacher Training, Rob dived into the dynamic world of stillness. He joins the #OntheMark podcast to help you to explore various breathwork practices and methodologies, and explore the connection between your physiological and psychological states. Rob shows how you can create a stillness within for a sanctuary for creativity, introspection and healing, and how you can reduce tension, anxiety and stress and improve your health, well-being and your performance on the golf course. You will learn about: Mindfulness and Meditation Nasal vs Mouth Breathing Various types of Breathing Patterns Controlling your Central Nervous System and getting into a Parasympathetic (Flow) State, and Vagus Nerve Stimulation. As Rob takes you through a lesson in Breathwork Fundamentals he will teach you how to develop "Ice in your mind with fire in your body" so you can maximize your performance under pressure. This podcast is also available as a vodcast - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.
S9 Ep 760Averee Dovsek with Tips to help You Gain More Clubhead Speed and Distance off the Tee
Averee Dovsek is a professional golfer, a TV and Media personality, the host of her own podcast "Why You Suck at Golf" and a Women's Long Drive Contestant. She has made rapid strides in the Long Driving arena and since 2021 has improved her clubhead speed from an average of 103 mph to 116 mph. In other words she has gone from averaging around 280 yards off the tee to well over 300 yards. Averee joins #OntheMark to help you ramp up your clubhead and ball speed to get a little extra pop off the tee. She shares many insights to more powerful tee-shots including: Productive, simple driving range work focussing on strike quality Getting comfortable hitting a lot of balls Building extension and width at the top of the swing Ball position and Tee height for ascending strikes The proper weight shift and body movement for power Head stability and balance Using your eyes properly for improved balance, and Shaft lengths and flexes for maximizing clubhead speed. She also shares a few tips to help you suck less at golf - Dealing properly with information overload, Watching video for improvement, "Swallowing the pill" and realizing your mistakes, Better scoring from 100 yards and in, Gym workouts and mobility and flexibilty, Mental maturity and Dealing with nerves. This podcast is also available on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 759Brian Bailie on Statistics and Building an A.I. Assisted Training Model to Improve your Golf Score
Brian Bailie is a Professional Golf Coach who specializes in Putting and Short Game. He has over 17 years of Collegiate Coaching experience for Men’s and Women’s Programs and during his tenure at The University of Virginia he was selected as the National Assistant Collegiate Coach of the Year in 2010. Brian is also a co-founder of the GameForge Golf Statistics and Performance App and joins #OntheMark to help you to understand your performance markers and improve them for better scoring. His A.I. powered GameForge App is able to aid in understanding and predicting performance by way of modelling, using data metrics like Greens in Regulation, Scrambing and Total Putts. In the conversation Brian elaborates on: The correct "language" of scoring Putting distance control and Green reading Birdie conversion, and The statistical model to being a Scratch golfer He also delves into performance improvement elements like: How 'concepts' are killers for mindsets How the 'short game' is the anchor to good play The danger of training what you are good at How golf is like a Decathlon Approach Play values in contrast to Distance Gain values, and Feedback loops and Reflection periods for improvement. Brian also illustrates a Finger Measurement System - like Aimpoint in Putting - for picking appropriate targets on full shots. Watch this podcast on YouTube; search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 758Playing Better Golf with Smylie Kaufman - Lessons from Inside the Ropes
Smylie Kaufman is a golf professional and former winner on the PGA TOUR and the Korn Ferry Tour. After battling injury and a dip in form he has stepped away from competitive golf to become an on-course announcer and a golf analyst for NBC Sports and Golf Channel. Now one of the leading voices in golf, he joins #OntheMark to talk about his life in golf - from his days as a junior through to his rise up the PGA TOUR ranks to the Winner's Circle. As he takes us through his life in golf, Smylie shares many insights and lessons that are sure to help you understand the nature of golf, and get the most out of your game. Among other topics, he specifically addresses: Having a plan for improvement Commitment to the task and consistency of effort Building confidence Decision-making for the future in comparison to a short-term outlook Being true to your Golf DNA Expectation management Mindset and mental strength Dealing with criticism and social media Understanding yourself and your tendencies Breaking out of a bad cycle The psychology of golf goals Patience and developing that attitude and skill, and Temper and emotion and how to channel them for success. As Smylie weaves a fun and interesting story of his career and the lessons he has learned along the way, he references PGA TOUR stars like Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, and Rory McIlroy. He also talks about things that he watched Bryson DeChambeau do well en route to his US Open victory at Pinehurst #2. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 757Andrew Reynolds Helps You to Perform Under Pressure
Andrew Reynolds is a Cognitive Performance Coach based in England. He is sought out by leading golf professionals and club golfers alike for his research and experience based insights on how to perform under pressure. Reynolds blends insights learned from his degrees in Psychology and Sports Psychology with elements from Neuroscience and Skill Acquisition to develop his philosophies, drills and exercises. He joins #OntheMark to share some of those insights incl: Why performance sometimes diminishes under pressure Rewiring neural pathways for consistent mental performance The mindset to breaking barriers The habit of embracing nerves Using routines to dial mental focus, and How to make your practice translate to the golf course. He also shares 5 ways to lower scores by using certain Strokes Gained metrics. Andrew's insights and lessons are guaranteed to help you cut out the noise, focus the mind and allow your best self to show up when the pressure is heightened. Download and share, and go to YouTube to watch Andrew and Mark's conversation. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 756Ryan Brehm with PGA TOUR Keys to Improve Driving and Putting
Ryan Brehm is a PGA TOUR and Korn Ferry Tour winner. A native Michigander he parlayed a successful career as a player, and an Assistant Coach, into a long-time career on the PGA TOUR. He joins Mark Immelman on the #OntheMark podcast to discuss his career in the game, and share lessons he learned along the way. Among many game improvement topics, he elaborates on: Navigating the mental and physical challenges of the game Success by way of loving the process over the results Turning off the "noise" in the mind Willingly changing attitudes for the better Allowing yourself to free up to perform Dealing with failure "Feel vs Real" and drills to help fortify appropriate feels Using intuition and instinct for better play Accuracy over power off the tee for better scores, and Making more putts by focussing on stroke timing and cadence. Improve your mind, your attitude and your game with Ryan's PGA TOUR proven insights. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.
S9 Ep 755Julie Elion on Retraining Your Mind for Better Performance
Julie Elion Performance Coach and is the founder of CAPE (The Center for Athletic Performance Enhancement) Sports Performance. Throughout her 25+ year career her goal has been to "help the whole person" as a way to higher athletic performance. Julie is one of the formost minds in her field and her client list is a "who's who" on the PGA TOUR and LPGA - Major Champions and PGA TOUR winners such as Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland, Max Homa, Justin Thomas and Phil Mickelson. She joins #OntheMark to help you to retrain your mind for peak performance. As Julie talks about high performance and the relationship between the mental and the physical game she addresses: The nature of Mental Work Overcoming Anxiety Neuroplasticity and Retraining the Mind Focussing on Processes instead of Results Julie also teaches you how to develop and grow your "Mental Toolbox" and shares a few anecdotes of how Max Homa and US Open Champion Wyndham Clark improved theirs for enhanced performance under pressure. Grow the "garden of your mind." Download, listen and share this podcast or seach and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube to watch it.
S9 Ep 754James Jankowski on the Real Truth to Holing More Putts
James Jankowski is a British PGA Professional who has coached more that 200 professionals worldwide. Respected as one of the foremost putting experts in Europe, James joins the #OntheMark podcast to bust some myths, and expose some misconceptions, that could be keeping you from putting your best. In their in-depth conversation about putting, James and Mark address the following topics: Putter styles and the Value of Putter Fitting Lag Putting to Improve Scores Holing Out More Proficiently, and Drills for Consistency on the Greens James also brings the truth to a few misconceptions on the greens: When the putting stroke accelerates and decelerates during the stroke Does putting stroke length really dictate speed control What is the correct ball-position and eye-line position Aiming and starting putts on line, and Putter fitting and matching putter styles to stroke tendencies. This podcast is also available as a vodcast so you can see James demonstrate his putting tips and research findings. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.
S9 Ep 753Emilia Migliaccio on How to Get the Best out of Yourself in Competition
Emilia Migliaccio is an American Women's Professional Golfer. As a standout Amateur, Emilia won the gold medal in the Women's Individual event at the Pan American Games, as well as multiple wins as an All America golfer at Wake Forest University. She has also represented the USA in the Curtis Cup, Junior Solheim Cup, The Junior Ryder Cup and The Palmer Cup. Emilia is still competitive at the highest level but has focussed her attention on broadcasting for The PGA TOUR, and The Golf Channel. She joins Mark on the #OntheMark podcast to help you to bring out your best under pressure in competition. Emilia addresses important performance topics such as: What working hard looks like What to do when things aren't going well Keeping a proper perspective and dealing with hardship Positive attitudes and never quitting Processes, routines and dealing with nerves, and Acceptance of results and moving forward. She also breaks down some positive practice habits as she elaborates on: Simulating pressure environments in practice On-course practice, and Performance drills This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Go to YouTube and search and subscribe to Mark Immelman
S9 Ep 752Lessons on Golf, Overcoming Obstacles and "Giants" from the Story of David and Goliath
Kyle Jackson is the Campus Pastor at Church of the Highlands in Columbus, GA. A former NCAA baseball player at Lipscomb University and Baseball Coach at Lee University, he turned to ministry and joined Church of the Highlands, based in Birmingham, AL. Tasked with opening a Highlands campus in Columbus, Georgia, Jackson and his staff opened in August 2019, and the church has grown exponentially and is making a significant impact on the lives of people in West Georgia and surrounds. Pastor Jackson joins Mark Immelman on the #OntheMark podcast to talk about sports, leadership, overcoming obstables, excelling in life by finding and fulfilling your purpose. Kyle and Mark unpack the Bible story of "David and Goliath" (1 Samuel 17) and highlight lessons to learn from the universally known story. They address and elaborate on a number of skills required to overcome giants in your life and in your golf: Vision for the Future Preparedness and Focussed Work The Mindset for Overcoming Obstacles "Failing" Forward The Importance of Self-belief and the Value of Speaking Life Uplifting Self-talk Dealing with "Haters" and "Naysayers," and Finishing the Job This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 751Chad Mumm on "Full Swing" and Lessons to Learn from the Professional Stars
Chad Mumm is an Emmy Award winning producer and the Co-founder and President of Pro Shop Holdings. Formerly the Chief Creative Officer at Vox Media, he is the Originator and Executive Producer of the Netflix series, "Full Swing." Chad joins Mark Immelman on the #OntheMark" podcast to talk about his life in golf and the entertainment industry. He also shares stories and experiences from the odyssey that was the founding, and bringing to life of "Full Swing." As he takes you behind the scenes and the camera he shares some of the challenges and triumphs, the highs and the lows during the filming and porduction of Full Swing. He also shares lessons learned from the pro's. Lessons from stars like Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas and Matt Fitzpatrick that have helped his golf and will certainly helps your's too. Those insights and lessons include: Having fun and treasuring every experience - Attitudes and Approaches What it takes to be successful - Mental Game Making golf reactionary - Athletics Belief in your ability - Getting Up for the Next Round Simplifying information - Turning information into a New Feel Scoring despite the conditions - Course Management Being creative with Spin and Trajectory - Wedge Play This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman at youtube.com/markimmelman
S9 Ep 750Jamie Greaves with 4 Easy Steps to More Speed and Power off the Tee
Jamie Greaves is a British Strength and Conditioning Coach and the Founder of JG Golf Fitness. He works with golfers of all ages and abilities, from Tour winners to beginners the game. Jamie's training philosophy is that no matter a golfer's skill level, creative ways can be forged to a enhance their game, overall fitness and health. Jamie joins #OntheMark to help you find, and improve your "Top End" and "Cruising" Clubhead Speeds with the Driver. In so doing he discusses and demonstrates three easy "Med-ball" exercises to improve speed: Single Arm Med-ball Push Half-Kneel Rotational Slam Rotate and Stop Med-ball Drill He also shares his four steps to more speed: No Ball Training Power Hitting into a Net Mindsets for Taking Speed to the Range On-course Radar Testing to convert Range Speed under pressure Jamie also talks about various misconceptions to gaining speed and power, what factors correlate to an increase and speed and power, the value of purpose and intent in training, the mindset for power work, and replacing effort for speed. This podcast is also available as a vodcast - where you can watch how to do the exercises. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.
S9 Ep 749Luke Kerr-Dineen with 10 Things to Improve Your Golf
Luke Kerr-Dineen is Golf Digest's "Play" Editor. In his role he oversees game improvement content across Golf Digest's multimedia platforms. He has penned and created hundreds of articles and videos with the mission of helping golfers of all skill levels improve their games. Luke joins Mark Immelman on the #OntheMark podcast to discuss an article that he wrote after the 2024 Masters. That article was essentially about 10 of his takeaways from The Masters Tournament. Takeaways from watching the world's best prepare and play in aguably the most reconized tournament in professional golf: Understanding the nature of progress Embracing a results mindset Finding different "feels" for the same thing Embracing the new school waggle Understanding head tilts and the effect of the eye-line on shot direction Looking for patterns and trends Making "good" bogeys and avoiding "brain dead" bogeys Adopting and aggressive and smart course management strategy Avoiding nerves changing the pre-shot process, and The truth abouve golf-swing slumps This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 748Mike Maggs on The Real Moment of Truth and How it can get you More Power with Less Effort
Mike Maggs is a golf instructor from Temecula, California and is the Academy Director at the Southern California Golf Academy. A product of the Jim McLean Golf Schools, Mike is insightful and brings a simple, yet profound approach to building and improving golf swings. He joins #OntheMark to share his philosophy on the golf-swing while also sharing a few simple drills that are guarateed to improve your ball-striking and accuracy. As Mike describes his technique of "Balance and Letting Go" he shares 5 Drills to help you: A Drill to Improve the Takeaway A Drill to Improve the Top of the Backswing and Transition A Drill to Find and Improve Balance The Tiger "Pause" Drill with a new spin, and The Rubber Tee Drill As he weaves his way through the drills, Michael instructs on Bad Movements and Clubface Awareness. He also elaborates on the Leverage Point in the Downswing and how maximizing that all but guarantees success. He talks about Productive Practice and how awareness of 'Two Big Toes and the Nose" will improve your backswing. This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.
S9 Ep 747Michael Breed with Lessons from The 88th Masters that will Improve Your Golf
Michael Breed is one of the foremost golf instructors in the game. He is the 2012 PGA National Teacher of the Year and a Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Instructor. He is also the host of “Course Record with Michael Breed” on CBS Sports, and is a regular contributor to CBS Sports HQ. Breed hosts "A New Breed of Golf" on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio and is best known for his infectious energy and insightful golf lessons. Michael joins Mark Immelman to recap the 2024 Masters Tournament and highlight lessons to be learned from the tournament's leading contenders. He illustrates lessons and tips on the golf swing, short game, course management and mental game from: Scottie Scheffler - The Value of Fundamentals Rory McIlroy - Freeing up the Mind Ludvig Åberg - Priorities in the Game Max Homa - Understanding Yourself and your Tendencies, and Jon Rahm - Attitudes for Success Breed also discusses game improvement elements like: How to achieve Consistency What does a Good Shot look like? "Running to Your Fear" Embracing Moments for Success Having the "Moneymaker" in your Mind Praticing under Pressure, and Renaming the Practice Facility for Success on the Range and on the Course. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 739Michael Leonard on How to Play Consistent Golf More Consistently
Michael Leonard is a published author, a mental coach and the founder of "Wicked Smart Golf." Michael is fast becoming one of the leading minds in golf performance thanks to his insightful and easy manner, and he brings his wicked smart insights to the #OntheMark podcast to help you play more consistent golf. Michael shares 8 tips that will help you become more consistent: Swing your swing Play one shot shape Create a tee-shot strategy Stick to a pre-shot routine despite the results Develop a post-shot routine Follow a productive warm-up Track statistics, and Keep persevering As Michael elaborates on how you can be more consistent he also speaks about Mental Health, Figuring out your own game, Knowing your tendencies and misses, and Managing emotions. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 738Mark Immelman Previews the 2024 Masters with 5 Things to Look for and Learn From
Mark Immelman previews the 2024 Masters Tournament at The Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. He talks about the golf course, the players, and he highlights five skills/elements that competitors need to perform well to excel in The Masters. He dives into, and shares insights to help your golf on: Lag Putting / Green Reading Playing off Uneven Lies Trajectory and Distance Control with the Irons Eliminating a Left Miss, and Commitment, Managing Emotions and Mental Acumen Set yourself up to watch The Masters from an informed point of view, while getting insights to improve your golf. Download and share this podcast. You can also view it on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.
S9 Ep 737Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey on How to Get into the Zone for Peak Performance
Bo Watson is a former Tour Professional who turned to Golf Instruction and has become a respected Golf Teaching Professional. Shannon Shuskey is a former Professional Soccer player and a USA National Champion and record-holding In Line Speed-skater who is now a Mental Performance Mastery Coach. The two teamed up to form "In the Zone Mental Training" and over the last 4 years Bo and Shannon have helped over 300 golfers find their best performances. Their success rate has been astounding with over three quarters of the clientele shaving an average of 6.7 strokes off their score in 90 days or less. They join #OntheMark to share their insights, talk about performing while "In the Zone' and the lost art of kinesthetic Mental Imagery. As they teach about how athletes can get into the zone to perform freely and at their best they elaborate on a few key concepts: The Importance of Mental Imagery Breaking the Internal Thermostat of Shooting the Same Score PsychoNeuromuscular Training and How to Practice it The Importance of Correct Practice over an Obsession with Swing Mechanics, Playing "Caveman Golf" and How to Accelerate Swing Changes They also discuss the "King of Breathing," the physiological sigh and how that acts as a dishwasher for the brain, and how you can involve your "Seven Senses" for better performance on the golf course. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 736Michael Finney with 7 Golf Swing Concepts to Improve Ball-striking
Michael Finney is the Director of Golf at The University of Lousiville Golf Club. One of the most thoughful and incisive minds in golf instruction, Finney has the ability to boil down complex theoretical instructional concepts to easy to understand tips for game improvement. Mike joins #OntheMark for a second time to talk about 7 concepts sure to improve your golf-swing and your ball-striking. More importantly, he will most certainly improve your understanding of a few theoretical topics currently at the forefront of the game. He discusses and elaborates on: Difference between Shaft Lean and Angle of Attack Misunderstanding and misinterpreting the D-Plane Early Extension and its costs and benefits Rate of Clubface Closure through impact Trail Elbow positions and "Getting Stuck" The Pivot's influence on Clubface Alignment Lead Wrist Positions at the top of the swing Michael elegantly describes the paradox of golf and explains the nature of the game and what is, and is not, required to swing the club effectively and consistently. He talks about the value of questioning everything and is sure to equip you with a good understanding of what your golf-swing requires. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube to watch this as a vodcast.
S9 Ep 735Jonathan Elsdon on Rhythm, Tempo, Sequencing and Timing in the Golf Swing
Jonathan Elsdon is a British PGA professional and golf instructor in the South of England. A former Tour Pro, Jonathan brings a wealth of playing experience to his lessons and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after coaches in the game. He joins #OntheMark to share his philosophy on golf technique and instruction, as he dives into the inner workings of the golf swing and how Rhythm, Tempo and Timing are integral to consistent ball-striking and success. As he teaches you how to develop reliable rhythm and a consistently smooth swing tempo he elaborates on a few concepts such as: How rhythm can heal a faulty golf-swing, and The era of swinging hard and fast. He then makes learning the concept of tempo, timing and rhythm linear by highlighting various instructional concepts: The nature of golf and how golf is "what the ball does" Understanding the correct process to hitting quality shots The value of Timing The boundaries for Swing Positions, Sequencing, Timing and Tempo The Effortless Swing and what it should feel like Speed vs Effort Understanding ones natural cadence, and How naturalness trumps manipulation. Jonathan also shares tips and drills on how you can understand and improve your swing rhythm, tempo and timing for more consistent golf-shots. This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.
S9 Ep 734Carl Reader on Trail Side Posture Bias and How it Could be Affecting your Swing
Carl Reader has a BSc (Med)(Hon) Biokinetics (Exercise Therapy) Degree from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa he has over 20 years of experience and expertise in helping golfers of all levels optimize their functional movement patterns to move and play better. Carl makes a second appearance on our podcast to discuss his theory on "Right Side Posture Bias" and how that can adversely affect a golf-swing. As he elaborates on the concept he illustrates the issues it creates: Improper posture, aim and alignment An inability to get to the lead or front side in the down-and-through swing, and An inability to properly and powerfully clear the hips through impact As he addresses those maladies he talks about the mindset of golfers who suffer from Right Side Posture biases. He also illustrates how this syndrome is oftentimes the cause of lower back pain. He also shares moves, drills and remedies for this posture bias: Techniques for muscle release and stretches to alleviate tightness and pain, and Releasing muscles by way of strength training as opposed to stretching, and Overall body awareness This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 733Dr Raymond Prior on How Your Brain Works and Developing a Mindset for Success
Dr. Raymond Prior is a Performance Psychologist and is widely regarded by the world's best performers as one of the best minds in the field. His clients include Major Champions, World Champions, Olympic Gold Medalists, Award-winning Coaches and numerous NCAA Champions and All-Americans. He also consults to Grammy Award winners, Oscar winners, Tony and Emmy Award winners. Dr. Prior joins Mark Immelman to discuss his book - "Golf Beneath the Surface" and to illustrate how the brain works and how you can train your mindset to re-wire your brain. As Dr. Prior takes you on a whistle-stop tour through the contents of the book, and his area of expertise, he elaborates on the following topics that will help you stack the proverbial mental odds in your favor: The Old Brain vs The New Brain Composure Under Pressure Resilience to Adversity High Performance Habits Performance Disruptors, and Changing the Brain by Training the Mind He also talks about the Mindset for Success and Impulse Control, Understanding Risk and dealing with Anxiety, and Dopamine and its influence on behavior. This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 732Eric Cole on his Journey to The PGA TOUR and Lessons Learned Along the Way
Eric Cole is the 2023 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. He has also won over 56 Mini Tour Professional Tournaments and is the ultimate story of resilience and dogged perseverance. Eric joins Mark Immelman to talk about his career in golf, his journey to the PGA TOUR, and the 2013 Rookie of the Year title. Cole shares stories from his childhood. He talks about getting to know and play golf with Sam Saunders and Arnold Palmer, as well as growing up with a famous golfing father (Bobby Cole) and an equally famous golfing mother, 1973 LPGA Rookie of the Year, Laura Baugh. Eric shares intimate stories like his battle with Type 1 Diabetes and Addison's Disease. He talks about NCAA college golf, Mini Tour battles and his ascent to the Korn Ferry Tour and ultimately The PGA TOUR. He shares how he broke through barriers at each level with a mindset shift and a change in how he views challenges. Growing up in Florida Eric speaks of his affinity to Florida tournaments and shares inside-the-ropes takes of his final round battle with Chris Kirk in the 2023 Honda (now Cognizant) Classic. A master around the greens, Eric talks about the short game and how he pitches and chips off Bermuda grass. He also talks about putting and shares the drill he does to manage the quality of his putting stroke. He also shares insights on how to make pressure putts as he elaborates on the importance of beings true to yourself and your technique - a lesson he learned from his dad. Eric has made a a success of himself in life and in golf by way of a positive mindset and positive thinking - he talks about this trait, something taught to him by his mom. This podcast is als available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 731How to Get Your Body into the Best Shape for Better Golf with Matt McKay
Matt McKay (BS Kinesiology - Purdue University) is a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Golf Fitness Professional and CHEK Institute Golf Performance Specialist based at The PGA TOUR Golf Academy at The World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL. He joins #OntheMark to help you to better physical shape for better golf-swings and improved performance. Matt addresses his 5 tenets for improving physical condition and well-being: Gaining Self Awareness & Education Improving Posture & Pelvis Positions Improving Pelvis Control & Core Stability Improving Footwork and Balance, and Improving Athleticism by Moving - Walking, Throwing, Jumping, etc He also illustrates and describes (videos on YouTube) 3 Exercises that will lead to fulfillment of his 5 beliefs: Glute Activation and the Bridge pose Knee to Full Plank exercise, and Single Leg Balancing This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 730Dr. David Spiegel on Hypnosis for Well-being, Increased Focus and Better Golf
Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Director of the Center on Stress and Health, and Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He has more than 40 years of clinical and research experience studying psycho-oncology, stress and health, pain control, psychoneuroendocrinology, sleep and hypnosis. He has published 13 books, 404 scientific journal articles, and 170 book chapters on hypnosis, psychosocial oncology, stress physiology, trauma, and psychotherapy. Dr. David Spiegel is an Psychiatrist and the Wilson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he is known for his research into psycho-oncology; the neurobiology of therapeutic hypnosis and the role of the mind-brain-body connection in cancer outcomes and management among other topics. He directs the Stanford Center on Stress and Health and is a recognized authority on hypnosis's clinical utility and neuroscience. A true expert and trendsetter in the field of hypnosis Dr. Spiegel has appeared on the Andrew Huberman podcast, and he joins #OntheMark to dive into the topic of hypnotherapy and hypnosis for health, well-being, and for increased and improved focus and performance on the golf course. Dr. Spiegel answers the following questions: What is Hypnosis and how does it work? What does Hypnosis do the the Brain? What is is like to be hypnotized? He explains the different parts of the human brain and how they work, and perhaps don't work, together, and he elaborates on the three things that happen to the brain while in a state of hypnosis. By way of explanation he also talks about brain activity in stages of stress and relaxation, in panic and in calm. Dr. Spiegel then talks about his work with competitive athletes and illustrates how hypnosis has allowed them to perform at the best in high pressure situations. He and Mark Immelman also discuss the mental state Tiger Woods gets into during competition. To that Dr. Spiegel illustrates how athletes and people can perform self-hypnosis, through the Reveri App for peak mental and physical performance. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman. There is also a discount code for listeners for the Reveri App. Go to https://reverihealth.app.link/onthemark for a free 14 Day Trial.
S9 Ep 729Kevin Redfern Shares Advice on Club-Fitting and Tips to Improve your Greenside Pitching and Chipping
Kevin Redfern is an award-winning clubmaker and the founder and owner of Custom Golf Stix. He has crafted, made and repaired golf clubs for over 25 years has been a trusted advisor to amateur and professional golfers alike. He has helped some of the game's best including Seve Ballesteros, Fred Couples, Ian Woosnam, Sandy Lyle, Matt Wallace and Suzann Pettersen to dial in their equipment for peak performance. Kevin is also a respected golf instructor and he joins #OntheMark to talk about the value of club-fitting for better scores. As an added bonus he demonstrates his training aid, The Wedge Trainer, and illustrates how it can help iron the kinks out in your chipping and pitching swings. With regard to club-fitting for success Kevin addresses: The importance of properly fitted golf clubs, and The biggest errors he sees in clubfitting, incl. shaft length, grip size, shaft weight and swing-weight, shaft kick-points for trajectory control, and the sole of the club incl. Bounce. He also talks about the Wedge Trainer training aid and shares the inspiration for the design. He illustrates how to use the Wedge Trainer and what it is used for, incl. eliminating flipping and excess wristiness, inproving incorrect angles of attack and inconsistent landing points, and enhancing poor swing rhythm and tempo. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman. NOTE: Kevin has also offered a discount code of 10% off your purchase of a Wedge Trainer. Use code: OntheMark
S9 Ep 728Dr. Ian Peek on How to Adapt Holistically to Exceed the Demands of the Competition
Ian Peek is a Performance and Transition Coach with over 35 years of ‘hands-on’ coaching experience. Ian has a Master’s Degree and a PhD in Sports Coaching. He understands every client’s needs are unique and his coaching style and training methods are holistic and all-encompassing. Ian joins us to share insights from his doctoral thesis and information on how the elite players improve their performance by focussing on more than their golf game, i.e., also on certain mental, emotional and behavioral concepts. He discusses the his idea of "Adaptation to Exceed the Demands of the Field" and breaks them into four buckets - Biological, Physical, Psychological and Social. He also illustrates how you can see the "Big Picture" to improvement and elaborates on a few of those concepts: The coach/player and player/caddy dynamics A player's game-face and their media/personal game face Mental health challenges to players and competitors Gratitude as a superpower, and How to find a way, your individual way, to success. Dr. Peek uses PGA TOUR and DP World Tour examples in Sir Nick Faldo and Rory McIlroy to personalize some of his lessons. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 727Jordan Spieth on Golf and How He Approaches the Game
Jordan Spieth is one of the great American golfers of all time. His resume is extensive; he is: A 2-time US Junior Amateur Champion, a NCAA National Champion, a 3-time Major Champion (The Masters, The US Open and The Open), a former PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year (2013), the PGA TOUR and PGA Player of the Year (2015), the FedEx Cup Champion (2015), a Vardon Trophy winner (2015, 2017) and he has been ranked #1 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Spieth has 13 PGA TOUR victories (and counting) and his career has seen the highest of highs and also some heartbreaking lows. Jordan joins Mark Immelman to talk about his career in the game, highs, lows, tournament victories and defeats, and his approach to the golfswing, the short-game and scoring. He addresses his appearances as an amateur in the Byron Nelson tournament, his first PGA TOUR win at The John Deere Classic, his career at The Masters including the 2015 win and the 2016 defeat. Jordan also revisits the victory at the 2017 Open Championship and his mindset to chase down Matt Kuchar. Spieth also talks about his slump in form, injury, and how he managed the journey back to the winner's circle at the 2021 Valero Texas Open. With regard to technique and playing, he talks about: The Mindset of being "Mastery Driven vs. Ego Driven" Being Aggressive on and around the Greens Golf-swing "Feels" Beliefs for Playing your Best Wedge Play, Chipping and Pitching Holing Short Putts, and How he Manages Emotions and Expectations. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 726Seth Pepper Helps You to Unlimit Your Potential and Perform Fearlessly
Seth Pepper is a former World Champion and #1 Ranked Swimmer in the World. He has also been a multiple National Champion and All-American at the University of Arizona. Seth is now an elite High-Performance Mental Coach and helps athletes of differing sporting codes, including PGA TOUR and LPGA golfers, perform fearlessly and achieve their best under pressure. Seth joins #OntheMark to share his incredible story. A story of a young man who had a dream to become a champion and an Olympian. A young man who was obsessed with discovering the secrets to success and unlocking the path to greatness. A young man who worked hard, competed without concern, and rose to the top of his game and became a champion. As Seth tells his story he weaves (1) Life Lessons, (2) Insights on How to Make Winning a Lifestyle, and (3) Llessons on How to Practice and Compete with No Limits or Fear. Concepts discussed include: The Blueprint of Greatness Building a Lifestyle of Winning Learning from Failures Personalities that are likely to become Champions Sacrifice and Intrinsic Motivations Strategy and not Story as a Mindset Stoicism and realizing Resistance is the Way Repeat Exposure to Train the Mind, and The "Performance Battlefield" and (1) Relationships to Success, Failure and Pressure, and (2) Reframing Uncomfortable. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast. Search and Subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 725Terry Hashimoto on how to Exploit Ground Reaction Forces Correctly
Terry Hashimoto is the founder of Jazz Golf in Canada, a co-developer of the BodiTrak Golf Pressure Mapt, and inventor of the world's first inertial measuring unit for golf and other major golf products. He is a PGA Professional and one of the foremost experts in the field of Pressure Mapping and Ground Reaction Forces (GRF) and he joins #OntheMark to teach you the mechanics of building a good golf-swing from the ground up. He talks about GRF at length and illustrates important charts and data that pertain to the "Flow of Energy" with specific regard to: Efficient and Inefficient Pressure Traces, The Center of Pressure and what it represents, Velocity Charts and how Peak Velocity is created, and Vertical Forces, what they are, how they are exploited and when they are exploited in the swing. He also shows the differences between Professionals and Amateurs, Long Drivers and Short Drivers. He shows what Long Hitters do in the swing for power and he describes and illustrates Power Address and Impact positions. He talks about Rotary, Lateral and Vertical Forces in the swing and when and how they should be used, and he shows how Pressure Mapping and the correct use of the ground can mitigate injuries. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 726Andy Johnson (The Fried Egg) on Golf Course Design and Course Management
Andy Johnson is the founder of The Fried Egg newsletter, golf blog and podcast. He has quickly become one of the more respected voices in golf and he joins #OntheMark to talk about Golf Course Design, his philosophy on Design, and Course Management for better golf. Andy shares his favorite courses, both on a budget and not on a budget, to play. He talks about his likes and dislikes in Course Design and setup. With regard to better Course Management, Mindset and Decision-making Andy addresses and elaborates on the following: The Mindset of Playing Par 5's as Par 4's and vice versa, Understanding the Design of the Hole and Playing with the Correct Mentality, Making Golf Fun, Turning Disadvantages into Advantages, Playing Outside of the "Book", Conservative Approaches, and Understanding the "Pulse" on Your Game. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and Subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 725Michael Kim Talks about his Career in Golf and Making Golf Swing Changes for Success
Michael Kim is a former All-America at The University of California, Berkeley and the 2013 winner of The Jack Nicklaus Award as the National Collegiate Player of the Year. He was also the 2013 winner of The Haskins Award for the Outstanding College Player of the Year. Michael is now a winner on the PGA TOUR and he joins #OntheMark to discuss his career in golf, winning at the highest level, golf instruction, and navigating slumps and dips in form. Michael shares lessons learned in Junior and Collegiate Golf, including insights on acclimatizing to different golf courses and conditions. He talks about his ascent to the PGA TOUR and his 2018 win in The John Deere Classic. He addresses work on his technique and his golf-swing and he shares his mindset to navigating tough times. Michael then shares advice on Method and Technique and other elements key to good golf including: The Golf-swing Pivot and Rotation, and the influence as either a Clubface "Opener" or "Closer," using Viktor Hovland as an example. Putting Consistency with a reference to Strokes Gained Putting. The Mental Game and Thought-life for Success, including insights on dealing with Nerves and Anxiety. Making Changes for Improvement and how to do so successfully, and Long and Short Golf-swings and how to make a longer, more powerful swing properly. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S9 Ep 724Andy Matthews (Neuropeak Pro) on Better Breathing for Overall Health, Wellness, Stress Reduction and Good Golf
Andy Matthews is a former Professional Golfer and a winner on the Mackenzie (Canadian) Tour. He is now a Pilot, and the Director of Golf Performance for Neuropeak Pro and he joins us to talk about the importance of good breathing and its influence on overall health, well-being, stress reduction and golf performance. Andy delves into Precision (Diaphragmatic) Breathing and how it can can help you (1) Relax, (2) Improve Muscle Function and prevent strain during exercise, (3) Increase Blood Oxygen levels, (4) Make it easier for your Body to Release Gas Waste from your Lungs, (5) Reduce Blood Pressure and (6) Lower Heart Rate. As part of the Precision Breathing discussion Andy also contrasts Nasal and Mouth Breathing and their commensurate effects on the Nervous System. He also talks about how proper breathing can improve Heart Rate Variability (HRV) which is a function of a balanced Autonomic Nervous System. A higher HRV can lead to better Sleep, Enhanced Cognitive Performance, Increased Adaptability and Resiliency and a Better Stress Response. All of these factors lead to better performance on and off the golf course and Andy talks about how Intentional Breathing can lead to an improved Physiological state and the ability to prepare for both powerful Drives and deft touch Greenside shots. You have heard countless PGA TOUR professionals and coaches talk about breathing properly under pressure. Thanks to Andy Matthews, and the Neuropeak Pro NTel Belt, you can know how to do so, practice properly and chart your improvement. Also, take advantage of a special promo code to get a 1-Year Free Membership to the Neuropeak Training module with the purchase of the NTel Belt. Code - OntheMark This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 723Russell Henley on Accurate Ball-Striking, Hitting More Greens in Regulation and Shooting Low Scores
Russell Henley, born in Macon Georgia, was a standout Junior Golfer, an All-American and Haskins Award winner at the University of Georgia, a 3x Korn Ferry Tour winner (with one victory as an Amateur), and now a multiple winner on The PGA TOUR. He joins Mark Immelman to discuss his career in golf and share lessons and insights on how he gets the most out of his game to compete at the very highest level. Russell elaborates on his game which is built on precision and accuracy, and how he approaches his craft in the era of power off the tee. Henley discusses and shares: Lessons for parents of junior golfers Developing a competitive mindset and attitude Playing without fear Handling nerves under pressure Productive and purposeful practice Accuracy off the Tee Hitting more Greens in Regulation and how to shape shots Playing with success in the Wind, and Putting, doing the mundane things, and how to manage time appropriately. This podcast is presented by Synovus and is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 724Hans Larsson on How to Level Up Your Golf Performance
Hans Larsson is a former Professional golfer and now a Golf Instructor at the prestigious Filbornaskolan School in Sweden. He plays a major role in the development of a number of elite young Swedish golfers including Ludvig Åberg and Madelene Sagström (LPGA). Hans joins #OntheMark to discuss Ludvig's progression from Soccer to Junior Golf to Collegiate Golf at Texas Tech to winning on the PGA TOUR and the Ryder Cup. Hans shares his 4 Pillars to Better Golf Performance: Focus on the Performance rather than the Golf-swing Work Backwards from the Golf Ball Develop a Golf-swing Emergency Checklist, and Protect agains Injuries. As Hans elaborates on each topic he addresses elements such as: Ball Flight Laws and the Value of Understanding them The "9 Ball-Flight Drill" to remedy a faulty Golf-swing Situational Analysis of rounds and shots Flexibilty, Mobility and Golfer Workouts Mind-control and Proper Decision-making. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
Camilo Villegas on Golf, Health, Wellness and Overcoming Adversity, Fear and Doubt
Camilo Villegas (Colombia) is a 5-Time winner on the PGA TOUR and the 2008 TOUR Champion. He has been ranked as high as 7th in the Official World Golf Ranking and is one of the most successful golfers from South America. Camilo joins #OntheMark to share stories from his career in golf - from his time in Junior golf in Medellin, Columbia to his All-American career as a University of Florida Gator, Camilo talks about competition, wellness and discipline. He then delves into his career on the PGA TOUR and lessons he learned in his ascent up the world rankings. Camilo then shares the heart-breaking story of losing his baby daughter, Mia, and the life skills he and his wife learned from that life-altering event. Villegas talks about how he endured and passed through a significant slump in form, thanks to discipline, attitude, overcoming fear and doubt, and a change in golf-swing theory. He caps the story by revisiting his victory in the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Thoughout the conversation Camilo weaves in lessons and insights to help golfers improve their health and their golf. He shares his daily routine in terms of nutrition, hydration and practice. He also talks about managing stress, the psychology of sports and golf, fitness and resistance training for the golf swing, and beating the "demons of bad play" by taking consistent small, incremental steps towards your goal. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subrscribe to Mark Immelman
S8 Ep 723Virgil Herring with the 4 Most Important Talents to Competing and Shooting Low Scores
Virgil Herring is an acclaimed Golf Instructor, Author and Speaker. He was named the 2015 Tennessee PGA Section Teacher of the Year and has won countless Tennessee PGA Section awards. He is also a "U.S. Kids Golf" Top 50 Instructor (source) and has guided many junior golfers to successful NCAA collegiate careers. Herring has also worked with a number of PGA TOUR players, most notably former FedEx Cup Champion, bBrandt Snedeker. He joins Mark Immelman to share his "4 Most Important Talents required to Compete Successfully." He discusses and elaborates on: Driving Efficiency Carry Yardages Efficiency from within 40 yard of the Target, and Lag Putting and 3-Putt Avoidance. As he delves into each topic and shares ideas and tips on how to improve, Virgil addresses important elements and mindsets such as the Psychology of Expectation, Predictable Shot-shapes, the Perception of what it takes to be a Great Player, and Patience and Preparedness. He uses examples from PGA TOUR players such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Boo Weekley and LIV players such as Greg Norman and Bryson DeChambeau. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 722Scott Fawcett on Course Management and The "Tiger 5" for Lowering Golf Scores
Scott Fawcett is a competitive professional golfer, a Performance Coach and Analyst and the Founder of DECADE, a Tour proven Course Management System to shoot lower scores. He joins #OntheMark and Mark Immelman to discuss ways, including Better Decision-making and Course Management, to lower your golf score. Scott dives into all manner of game improvement concepts: Discipline of doing the 'mundane' in practice Commitment to your job and to purpose-driven work Ways to calm the nerves and the mind - Meditation and Box Breathing Keeping a Mental Scorecard for success, and The value of a 'Stock Shot' Scott also elaborates on his "Tiger 5." Five simple Course Management focusses for success. Bogey Avoidance on Par 5's Blown Easy Saves Big Number Avoidance Eliminating 3-Putts, and Avoiding Bogeys with Scoring Clubs on Approach Shots. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.
S8 Ep 722Kip Puterbaugh on Things You Know that Can Ruin Your Game
Kip Puterbaugh is one of the all-time instructors in golf. He was worked with Major Champions and PGA TOUR and LPGA players alike and has coached winners like Scott Simpson, Larry Mize, Loren Roberts and Dennis Paulson. Kip was schooled at the University of Houston under legendary coach, Dave Williams, and then played as a professional under the guidance of PGA TOUR legend, Gene Littler. After a brief competitive stint he turned his attention to golf instruction and quickly became one of the most sought-after minds in the game. A published author, Kip joins #OntheMark to discuss golf and his book "What You Know (about Golf) Can Hurt You." Kip highlights and elaborates on his Top 10 Golf Instruction Myths, including "Swinging to Fast" and "Coming Over the Top." He then dives into the concept of Hand-Path and how the Handle of the Club moves in the downswing and through impact. As he does so he also details concepts like: Shaft Lean, Casting and Club-lag, Proper Wrist Alignments, Arm Action and Movement and Grip Pressure. He then shares a cool story about Lee Trevino and how Ben Hogan described the "Flat Spot" of the golf-swing. He also shows his "Whirlybird" practice drill to help golfers find the proper wrist alignments in the downswing and at impact. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subrscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 721Phil Shomo and his Circles of Focus to Improve Your Mental Game
Phil Shomo has over 35 years experience coaching people. in a variety of arenas such as Business and Ministry, to navigate challenges more effectively. He is now leading a thriving Sports Psychology endeavor that focusses on helping golfers to "fuel their mental tank" while "controlling controllables." Phil has a Masters Degree in Transformation with a specialization in Personal Character Development. He works with golfers of all skill levels including elite NCAA competitors from teams like Mississippi State University and Augusta University. He joins #OntheMark to help you to improve your concentration and focus in practice and on the golf course. Shomo exhibits his "Circles of Focus" as he talks about: How to make sense of Mental Performance. How to improve your relationship with yourself. How much control you really have in every situation. How Focus is mental energy and mental energy is a limited commodity. How paying attention is transactional. He then explains each Circle of Focus and how to use your mental energy effectively: Circle of Concern - where a person has no control, Circle of Influence - where a person has some control, and Circle of Control - where a person has a lot of control. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 720Tom Boys Enhances your Golf IQ, Course Management and Strategy for Better Preparation and Play
Tom Boys is a former European Tour Professional, and co-founder of the Upgame App, a statistics-based game improvement system where golfers are able to track their performance on the course and in practice. Tom is also a Performance Analyst on The DP World Tour and works with Tommy Fleetwood, Jason Day, Matt Wallace and Lucas Herbert. He joins #OntheMark to walk you through the Upgame App and its features while advising on score-lowering approaches like better Course Management, and purpose-driven Practice. He talks about how the App works and illustrates the ease of data input and mining for game-improvement insights. He also addresses: The Power Game and the Strokes Gained Contrast between Distance and Accuracy Where to Miss and the Impact of Short-sided Misses Appropriate Target Selection by Understanding Shot Biases and Dispersions. The Importance of Distance Control for Improved Proximity Speed Control on the Greens and its influence on 3-Putt Avoidance, and Game Planning and Strategy Development. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman. Also, use code ONTHEMARK15 for a 15% discount on the UpGame App.
S8 Ep 720Dan Frost with Insights on How to Turning Swing Thoughts into Feels
Dan Frost is a DP World Tour Instructor and the Founder of "Sure Golf." Recognized as one of the leading golf instructors in the game, Dan is extremely well read and exceptionally knowledgeable. He has dedicated his life to discovering the "Why and How of Golf" and is versed in many fields across the spectrum of performance. Dan joins #OntheMark to talk about a few of the Golf Training Aids he has developed, specifically the "Swing Connector" and the 'Sure Set." In highlighting the training aids, Dan talks about the elements required to build a reliable golf-swing that delivers a consistent and solid strike on the golf ball. He identifies the challenges of turning cerebral Swing Thoughts into Feels for success on the course. He elaborates on the value of Sensations before Information for more effective learning. He talks about two important factors to good ball-striking - Connection and Compression. Dan highlights how to create golf-swings that are wide with consistent Approach Paths. He delves into the values of good Forearm and Wrist Relationships and Alignments for good contact, shot-trajectory and control, and He talks about Shaft-lean and the requisite Hand-action to promote it. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman. Listeners to the podcast and vodcast can also us the promo code, OntheMark15 at golftrainingaids.com for discounts on training aids.
S8 Ep 719Eion Gibbons Helps You to Find the Right Key to Unlock the Door to Your Golf Improvement
Eoin Gibbons is one of Ireland's leading golf instructors and coaches. Based at Kinsealy Grange Golf Academy in North Dublin, Eoin is a member in good standing of the PGA and is Trackman-certified. He is also an Ambassador for BodiTrack and has received the Ground Mechanics BodiTrack certification. Gibbons has also earned, among other qualifications, a certification in The Biomechanics of Golf from Penn State University. Eoin joins Mark Immelman to teach golfers how to make positive, beneficial and lasting adjustments to your technique for better golf. He talks in-depth about how "Old Keys Do Not Unlock New Doors" and illustrates key concepts to getting the correct Key for Improvement: How to Change Technique - the Twofold Approach of Education before Implementation with Self-Analysis, and Using the Human Senses to Enhance Improvement Using Technology like HackMotion Sensors to Understand the Wrist Influence on Clubface Appropriation and Ball-Flight, and 5 Point Player Concept Throughout the conversation he weaves other topics into his presentation. Topics like: How to Gain Confidence, Lesson Frequency and Data Collection, Predictability over Consistency, The 50/50 Rule for Learning, and Breaking Practice into Training and Performing. This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on Youtube.
S8 Ep 718Brendon Todd Talks Golf, Navigating Slumps in Form and Accuracy and Precision
Brendon Todd is a 3x Winner on the PGA TOUR, and a 2X Winner on the Korn Ferry Tour. Before advancing to the paid ranks of golf, Todd was a star and a 4x All-American on the University of Georgia National Championship-winning Golf Team. He joins Mark Immelman to talk about his life and career in golf. Todd shares insights from his childhood in Junior Golf in North Carolina and offers advice to Junior Golfers and Parents of Juniors on how to make the most of talent for success. He shares anecdotes from his time at UGA and then talks about his graduation into the Professional Ranks and the challenges he endured. Todd talks candidly about playing golf on TOUR and he talks about the slump he survived and came out of to re-eastablish himself as a winner on TOUR. He also offers advice to golfers who may be struggling, as well as talking about the golf-swing and the value of playing your own game. Brendon then dives into what he did to recover from the Golf-Swing Yips and find his swing again. He specifically addresses his approach to swing technique in his work with Bradley Hughes. He also talks about Open-to-Closed vs Closed-to-Open swings and why he prefers playing from a clubface position that tends open. He also shares advice on: Playing with Blinders on and Playing Your Own Game, Strategies for hitting more Greens in Regulation, Impact Drills for Better Control and Ball-striking, and His foray into the Power Game (and why he decided against it) Brendon also speaks about the nature of competitive golf, some of his wins, and he talks about how he has had two Holes-in-One, on the same hole, on consecutive days in a Korn Ferry Event. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search Mark Immelman Golf.
S8 Ep 717Mike Colley Elaborates on Attitudes for Success
Mike Colley is a former School Teacher and Coach who turned to Executive Coaching. His tenure as an Executive Coach led him to the founding of 'Future Relevance,' the home to the 'Success Cube,' a simple way to unlock your potential and map a pathway to future success. Mike joins #OntheMark to discuss how golfers can mazimize their potential and performance by understanding Attitudes and their collective influence on mindset, decision-making, self-talk, self-awareness and examination. He shows how productive attitudes can lead to: The ability to 'freewheel' and under pressure for high level performance, Wise decisions and the ability to avoiding living in the past or the future, The heightening of one's Golf IQ, and The understanding of Right vs Left Brain use in preparation and performance. Mike then talks about the qualities and characteristics of his 24 Attitudinal Traits and elaborates on: Awareness, Gratitude, Curiosity, Accountability and Adaptability. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search for and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 716Matthew Rudy Dispels 5 Myths that may be Ruining Your Golf Score
Matthew Rudy is an author and the ghost-writer of over 25 golf instruction, sports and business books. He is also a Senior Writer for Golf Digest Magazine. Matthew joins #OntheMark to discuss and elaborate on an article he wrote, for Golf Digest, dispelling 5 Golf Myths that could be ruining your golf. Those myths include: Throwing Grass in the Air to Test the Wind, Breaking Putts Toward Landmarks, Keeping Your Head Down, How Backspin is really Created, Tee it High and Let it Fly, and Plumb-bobbing as a green-reading mechanism As an added bonus, Matthew also talks about a book of swing sequences he wrote, and he shares insights on what you can learn from 'outlying' golf-swings like those of Paul Azinger, Raymond Floy and Chi Chi Rodriguez. Throughout his lessons, Matthew shares insights and tips from people he has spent time around, e.g., Instructors and coaches - Kevin Weeks, Mike Jacobs, Stan Utley, Bernie Najar, Dave Stockton, Hank Haney, and players - Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Scottie Scheffler, and Justin Thomas. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 715Ludvig Åberg on How He Plays the Game and Lessons Learned Throughout his Career
Ludvig Åberg is a budding superstar in the global game. The young Swede has made a splash on the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour after just a short time in the paid ranks. A 2-time Ben Hogan Award (National College Player of the Year) winner at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, Åberg won the PGA TOUR University Rankings to earn membership on the PGA TOUR. Within three months of turning professional he won the Omega European Masters in Switzerland. The victory catapulted the tall Swede into the European Ryder Cup Team for the Matches at Marco Simone GC in Rome, Italy. Ludvig joins Mark Immelman to share his journey from Junior Golf in Sweden, to University in the USA, to being on a winning Ryder Cup Team. He shares lessons and anecdotes from his lifelong Swedish Coaches as well as lessons learned in College and the Pro's. Ludvig talks about events inside and outside the ropes as he explains his winning mindset. He talks about turning professional and the differences between Pro and Amateur golf. He then revisits his experiences at the Ryder Cup, including playing alongside Viktor Hovland, and their 9&7 victory over Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka. Finally, Åberg talks about his golf-swing and his golf-swing technique.He talks about practice routines for success, and how he creates speed and power off the tee. He then offers insight on how club golfers can pick up a little extra distance off the tee. Ludvig also shares how he remains calm under pressure, and offers a tip that all golfers can use to be mentally sharp when the chips are down. This podcast is also available as a vodcast at YouTube.com. Search Mark Immelman and subscribe.
S8 Ep 714Viktor Hovland on Golf, Winning Mindsets and Turning Weaknesses into Strengths
Viktor Hovland is one of the leading golfers in the game. Born in Oslo Norway he was a standout junior who parlayed his talent into an All-American career at Oklahoma State Univ. As a collegian he also won the 2018 US Amateur at Pebble Beach. Viktor turned professional in 2019 and quickly signaled his arrival with a PGA TOUR victory in Puerto Rico in 2020. Since that win he has garnered 5 more PGA TOUR conquests incl. The 2023 FedEx Cup and the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome. Viktor joins #OntheMark to talk about his life and career in the game. He shares lessons learned from college and his years as a young PGA TOUR professional. He talks about the ups and the downs of the game and his attitude and mindset with regard to game improvement and winning. He also shares his insights on playing under pressure and bringing your best when it matters most. Viktor also shares anecdotes from inside the locker room and the ropes and talks about his approach to golf-swing technique, the mental game, being in "The Zone", practice and preparation. He also dives into Short-game improvement and talks about D-Plane data parameters like "Spin Loft" for more spin and control around the greens. This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Go to YouTube.com and subscribe to Mark Immelman
S8 Ep 688Kellie Stenzel on Building a Reliable Swing and Lowering Scores
Kellie Stenzel is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and a PGA of America Master Professional. One of the foremost minds in the game, she has written and published three golf instruction books and she joins #OntheMark to help you build "a swing for a lifetime" and lower your scores. With regard to golf-swing improvement, Kellie addresses: Cause and Effect in the golf-swing, Set-up, Posture, Body Tilts, Grip Awareness, and Golf-Swing Myths. She then pivots to sharing tips on how to lower scores as she focuses on Short Game Improvements. She elaborates on: Understanding the jargon and terminology, Building insurance for Better Contact on Chip and Pitch Shots, Putting from off the Green, Routines, Concentration, Focus, and "Letting Go" under Pressure. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 687Rick Sessinghaus on "The Flow Code" and How to Go from Fear to Flow
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus is a Southern California PGA Professional, the Director of FlowCode Golf Academy and the life-long golf swing and mental game coach to Collin Morikawa. He has been a guest on the #OntheMark show before and he joins Mark Immelman to discuss "The Flow Code" as a mental approach to better Motivation, Focus, Confidence, Execution and Performance. Rick illustrates the elements of the state of "Fear" and "Flow" and how a person/golfer moves between those states. He elaborates on each state by talking about various mindsets and emotions. He also shares ideas and tips for learning how to move the mental state from one of Fear to one where focus, intent, positivity and high performance are the order of the moment. He further elaborates on: What is the Mental Game? A golfer's Mental, Emotional and Physical States and how they affect each other. Routines and their value. The Brainwave activity during Fear and Flow states. The perception of Challenges and Skills. Myths and "Rules" in the Brain. Flow Triggers and Brain Activity, and The Perception of Situations at Threats or Challenges. Dr. Sessinghaus also shares PGA TOUR examples from Collin Morikawa and Jordan Spieth on how they perform, mentally, physically and emotionally at the highest level under high pressure. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - Subscribe to Mark Immelman to view the graphics Dr Sessinghaus used in his presentation.