
On the Mark Golf Podcast
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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.
S8 Ep 686Hernan Rey Shares Insight to help you from Tee to Green
Hernan Rey is an Argentinian professional based in Orlando, Florida. He operates his "Hernan Rey Golf Academy" from Orlando and he teaches players of all skill levels, including a number of players on the global professional Tours. Before turning to Television broadcast (with ESPN Deportes) and Golf Instruction Hernan played golf as a Tour Pro. In his career he competed in over 50 countries around the world, including the PGA TOUR, the DP World Tour, The Sunshine Tour, The European Challenge Tour and the Korn Ferry Tour. He brings a competitive and playing emphasis to all of his lessons and he joins #OntheMark to talk about his career in golf as he shares golfswing tips and insights to help you from Tee to Green. Among various topics and concepts he elaborates on: What Good Players have in Common, Micro and Micro Golfswing Elements and Moves, Dealing with Defeat and Failure as a part of Success, Separating the Player from the Person for Self-value, Simplifying Swing Moves into One Feel, and The "Camera Swing" vs the "Real Swing" for Scoring. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on Mark Immelman's YouTube Channel. Subscribe and watch to see Hernan demonstrate some helpful drills for better ball-striking.
S8 Ep 685Lisa Cornwell on The Habits of Successful Golfers
Now a published Author, and Play-by-Play host for ESPN / PGA TOUR Live, Lisa Cornwell was an accomplished AJGA Junior and NCAA golfer (Univ. of Arkansas). She is also a former Golf Channel Host and Reporter. Lisa hosts her own podcast, "The Troublemakers" and she joins #OntheMark to share stories, anecdotes and lessons learned throughout her time in the game. Lisa expressly references attributes she has seen in leading golfers, statesmen, businesspeople and coaches as she illustrates how you can build habits that will set you on the path to more personal success - in life and on the golf course. She talks about: Self Belief and Healthy Mindsets, Work Ethic, Time Management, Controlling the Narrative and Risk Assessment. Lisa personalizes those successful habits as she shares anecdotes (and personal experiences) about Coach Nick Saban, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, President Bill Clinton (her cousin), Andrew Huberman, Jordan Spieth, and Earl and Tiger Woods. Improve your habits and your game. Download this podcast and subscribe to Mark Immelman's YouTube Channel.
S8 Ep 684Improve the Lag in Your Downswing with Mike Dickson
Mike Dickson is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Golf Instructor and a PGA Master Instructor. He is also the inventor of the "LagMaster" golf training aid and he joins Mark Immelman to discuss the concept of "lag" in the golfswing and introduce his LagMaster. As Mike illustrates how Lag in the downswing occurs, he dives into how to create lag correctly for a powerful and timely release of speed to the clubhead for more powerful golfshots. He talks about how the use of the LagMaster can eliminate swing faults like Over-swinging and the "Chicken Wing," Turn Slices into Draws, and Improve the Body and Arm Kinematic Sequence in the golfswing. Mike also describes how using the correct Pressure Points in the hands gets the clubshaft on plane and improves Lag and Release. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search Mark Immelman and subscribe to watch how Mike demonstrates the use of the LagMaster.
S8 Ep 683Theo Bezuidenhout on How to Build Momentum
Theo Bezuidenhout is a South African Sports Psychologist and the founder and owner of BVP Sports Psychology - the home of South Africa's leading sports psychology services. Theo works with golfers on the DP World Tour, The Sunshine (South Africa) Tour, and with leading Amateur and Club golfers. His easy manner, his clear and concise communication, and his approach to de-mystifying Sports Psychology make him sought after by athletes of all sporting codes. Theo joins #OntheMark to help you worry less about Confidence, Resilience and Motivation by focussing more on easier to manage controllables in order to create and maintain momentum. He dives into concepts such as: Self-Talk, Breathing, Routines, Acceptance (of results and events), Being Present, and Your Actions (despite results and adverse situations.) He also shares 4 tips to improving your attitude, mindset and performance with improved Self-Talk. This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Go to YouTube.com and search Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 682Rick Gehman and Mark Immelman Wrap the 2022/2023 PGA TOUR Season
Rick Gehman is the founder and developer of rickrungood.com - a golf database used by countless fans, DFS and One and Done players, as well as golf-bettors around the world. One of the leading minds in Strokes Gained metrics pertaining to the PGA TOUR, Rick joins Mark Immelman to revisit the recent PGA TOUR season and highlight some of their memorable moments. Rick highlights three statistical data points that are likely to surprise you, including a Scottie Scheffler ball-striking achievement that not only bettered his own record but also that of Tiger Woods. Rick and Mark also list and discuss their Most Memorable Shots, Events, Highlights, Disappointments and they opine on the potential PGA TOUR Player of the Year. In their back and forth that chat about: Rory McIlroy, Bob McIntyre, Max Homa, Nick Taylor, Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and PGA Professional Michael Block. They also talk about the PGA TOUR/PIF Merger, the 4 Major Championships - The Masters, The US Open, The PGA and The Open Championship, the Genesis Scottish Open, the RBC Heritage, The Genesis LA Open, the RBC Canadian Open, and the PGA TOUR Playoffs, notably the TOUR Championship at Eastlake. This podcast is also available on YouTube as a vodcast - download and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 681Jonathan Carr on How to Deliver Your Peak Performance
Jonathan Carr is a former successful NCAA Collegiate golfer who has turned to coaching and teaching. Based in Canada, he specializes in golf instruction with an emphasis on Peak Performance. Carr joins #OntheMark to talk about his notion of Peak Performance and how you can perform at the peak of your personal skill and ability all of the time. He talks about the idea of any individual's "Greatest Fear and Greatest Treasure" and how those influence mindset and performance. (The theory is one Carr learned from renowned pastor, Tim Keller.) Jonathan then explains why he believe golfers suffer from unnecessary stress and pressure by grading performance by winning or losing. As a more beneficial way approaching performance and expectations, Jonathan describes how Peak Performance is obtained by striving for the characteristics of Courage, Joy, Focus, Determination, Peace and Self-Control. He elaborates on how "Journaling" can lead to a better understanding of events and hence chart a path toward more consistent Peak Performance. He also talks about the Wisdom of Separating Oneself from Expectations, The Origin of Confidence, Dealing with Anxiety, Sources of Momentum, "Lighthouse Statements for a Focussed Mindset, and Eliminating Unnecessary Battles for Improved Focus. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube.
S8 Ep 680Emma de Groot Shares 5 Drills for Better Ball-Striking
Emma de Groot (Australia) is a former LPGA player who has turned to golf instruction. She now lives and works in Canada as a PGA of Canada Class A Professional and is garnering a lot of attention with her insightful and successful manner. Emma brings a playing emphasis to her lessons as she channels her playing experiences and knowledge to help learners of all skill levels achieve their goals. She joins Mark Immelman to talk about her career in college and on the Symmetra and the LPGA Tours; she also talks about the fundamentals of consistently solid ball-striking and shares 5 Drills that will improve your swing and striking: 3-Part Shallowing Drill - to illustrate and teach how to properly shallow the club in the downswing, Towel Behind Ball Drill - to improve the Angle of Attack on iron-shots, The Palm to Palm Drill - to illustrate the proper Pivot and Arm movement in the backswing, The Headcover/Path Drill - to teach the proper post-impact Exit Path to force a more appropriate Swing Path, and The Driver off the Deck Drill - to illustrate and teach a long and shallow Golf-swing Low Point This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman's channel to watch demo's of Emma's drills.
S8 Ep 679Joe LaCava on Mindset Shifts and Lessons from Inside the PGA TOUR Ropes
A native of Newtown CT, longtime PGA TOUR caddie Joe LaCava became known to golf fans around the world for his work alongside Fred Couples and Tiger Woods. Currently working for Patrick Cantlay Joe has also worked for stars like Davis Love III, Mark Calcavecchia, Dustin Johnson, and Justin Leonard, and he is arguably the most respected and recognized caddy in the game. Joe joins #OntheMark to share stories from inside the ropes, lessons from the pro's and advice for golfers of all skill levels. He talks about Tiger, Ken Green, Mark Calcavecchia, Davis Love and Fred Couples and shares lessons on: Golf Course Management, Playing Smart and Making Good Decisions, The Value of Accuracy and Power, and a good Short-Game. He also talks about Nerves, Routines and Handling Pressure and tells a number of stories about Couples and Woods and shares his "Three Favorite Shots He has Ever Seen." This one is loaded with laughs, lessons and insights to improve your game. Download it now and improve your game.
S8 Ep 678Ryan Mouque with "Must-Do's" to Consider when Making Golfswing Changes
Ryan Mouque hails from New Zealand but is based in Australia. He is a coach to TOUR players as well as avid golfers with a growth mindset who are keen to improve. Highly researched and thoroughly certified he is an up-and-coming, bright mind in the industry. Mouque joins #OntheMark to help you improve your game with considerations that will both hasten and simplify the process of making swing changes and adjustments. With regard to making successful and lasting changes he elaborates on the following factors: Understanding that moving differently stems from the brain and how his "Goldilocks Method" will help, Full immersion in identifying the differences between "Feel and Real" and between "Old and New Feels," Grasping the mentality required to successfully and completely implement swing changes, "Freezer/Pause" golf swings and how they train new feels, The value of Slow-motion swings for learning and galvanizing change, The correct time to speed up the golfswing during the change process, and Gamifying practice (by using "spacing" and the addition of pressure and stress) to be able to take the new method to the golf course. Make your practice purpose-driven and ensure your work toward improving your swing is productive, download this podcast, and watch is as a vodcast on YouTube. Search Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 677David Leadbetter on the Golf Swing and the Importance of the Takeaway
David Leadbetter is one of the foremost golf instructors of all time. Perennially one of Golf Digest Magazine's Top Instructors, he has taught multiple Major Champions including Nick Faldo, Nick Price and Ernie Els. Leadbetter has also influenced and mentored a number of successful golf instructors. He joins #OntheMark to share his insights on the golf swing and golf swing technique. He also introduces his latest Swing Training Aid, The "Straight Away" and elaborates on how it can help you iron out the start of your golf swing - an area Leadbetter believes is highly influential and important to ball-striking success. David talks about how to start the swing consistently well. He shares his 8 ways that golfers tend to incorrectly start the swing. He talks about the areas of the body that are engaged and recruited in the 'move-away,' and he also highlights various feels you are likely to get with an athletic and appropriate start to the swing. As an add-on, Leadbetter shares some lessons from 3 of his most prominent students - Nick Faldo, Nick Price and Ernie Els. He talks about 'Golf Swing DNA' and understanding your 'Swing Fingerprint,' and tendencies and how golf instincts, for teachers and players, are important to situational success. This podcast is also available on YouTube at youtube.com/@markimmelman. Log on and subscribe to watch Leadbetter discuss and demonstrate the golf swing.
S8 Ep 6766 Simple Ways to Lower Your Golf Score with Mark Immelman
On the Mark Podcast Host and CBS Sports Announcer, Mark Immelman shares six simple tips to easily lower your golf scores. Easy to comprehend and simple to apply, adhering to these PGA TOUR proven methods is certain to help narrow your focus, eliminate mental clutter and make free and unencumbered golf-swings. Mark's insights are: Timing Practice appropriately, Creating Shots in Practice as Preparation for the Golf Course, The use of Complete and proper Yardages, Ego Management, A Pragmatic Approach to Situational Analysis, Breathing for Stress Relief, and Uplifting and beneficial Self-Talk. Download and share this podcast with your friends. It is certain to get your game physically and mentally in tune for success.
S8 Ep 675Learning to Control the A-B-C of your Golf Swing with Tony Luczak
Tony Luczak a Golf PRofessional and the Director of the Professional Golf Management Program at the University of Central Oklahoma. Formerly at Mississippi State, Tony earned his PhD in Human Factors Engineering and focuses on Sports Engineering and Science to Improve Performance. Tony joins #OntheMark to share his research and insights on Performance, and the Observation that "How golfers learn is more important that the information provided." Along those lines, he shares his methodology of "Thinking, Training and Practicing" for quicker learning. He also elaborates on his "ABC's of the Golf Swing": Swing Path Quantifiables vs Clubface Alignments, The Dangers of the "Gorilla" Golf swing, The Importance of Smoothness in the Golf swing, The use of Analogies for Success, Feedback and Feedforward systems, "Intent" for Success, and The use of Drills for improved learning and application. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Search Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 674Hunter Mahan on Golf, Lessons Learned in Competition and Great Ball-Striking
Hunter Mahan is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour. A winner of two World Golf Championship events, the 2010 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and the 2012 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, Mahan has spent 19 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking. He reached a career-high world ranking of No. 4 in 2012, and in so doing became the highest ranked American golfer at the time. Now "retired" from competition Hunter joins "OntheMark" to discuss his life in the game, his career on the PGA TOUR, winning tournaments, and playing on Ryder and President's Cup Teams. He also talks about golf-swing technique, his golf-swing beliefs and philosophies, and discovering your golf-swing DNA. He also shares insights and experiences on: Handling Pressure, Managing Expectations, Proving Yourself, Finding Your Peaceful Place, What to Do when Things get Tough , and the Balance between Trying to Win and Allowing Victories to Happen. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 673Garth Milne on the Success Cube and Navigating the Challenges on the Road to Success
Garth Milne is the co-founder of Wanna Be A Champion, a Golf Performance Academy in South Africa. He is a Golf Fitness Specialist and has been guiding and mentoring professional and amateur golfers for over 18 years. Garth (BSc - Honours in Human Kinetics) is certified with the National Academy (RSA) of Sports Medicine, the CHEK Institute and he is a TPI Certified Instructor. Milne is also involved with an organization called "Future Relevance LTD" founded by Mike Colley and David Melville, and he joins #OntheMark to introduce and explain the "Success Cube" inspired by Lego’s “Six Bricks." Arranging and manipulating the Cube's bricks to assess performance in self-defined key focus areas empowers the user to engage in strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. While arranging the Cube, the active reflection on the actions necessary to achieve specific objectives, promotes heightened self-awareness and a better understanding of strengths and weaknesses. Consequently, the user can formulate and implement strategies more effectively to achieve his/her goals. In short, building with DUPLO bricks that represent ideas, “Just Cube it!” engages the mind, body, and senses in an immersive activity. In the podcast Garth explains, and Mark demonstrates each of the elements of the Success Cube - Attitude, Work Rate and Skill. They simulate a post-golf round debrief and how with the cube either students, or learners, or leaders or partners can stimulate non-confrontational analysis, assessment and critique of performance in an environment that promotes better learning and improvement. Attitude - Expectation Management and Self-Talk Work Rate - Engagement in Practice and Preparation Skills - Physical Skills and Complete Focus on Task Download, learn and see how the Success Cube can help you, or your family, or students transform their actions and behaviors into a "Growth Mindset. Future Relevance has offered a 50% discount on an annual membership which includes training modules on using the Success Cube to the first 20 people who use code GOLF2023. Go to futurerevelance.com, sign up for a membership and use the code. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - Search Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 672John Erikson Shares his Takes on Advanced Ball-Striking
John Erickson is an American professional golfer who played, and won several events, on the Canadian Tour and the PGA Tour of Australasia Tour. Erickson was an early protege, alongside Mac O'Grady and Bobby Clampett, of The Golfing Machine (book) by Homer Kelley. After John retired from professional competition he took to research and instruction and developed the Advanced Ball-Striking System which ostensibly teaches elements exhibited by the best ball-strikers in the history of the game. He joins #OntheMark to talk about things great ball-strikers do with a special reference to Ben Hogan. Specifically John dives into the following: Differences between Swingers and Hitters, Proper Acceleration as a Key to Great Striking, Creating Force (Mass x Acceleration) "Pushing" and "Pulling" at the same time in the swing, Wide vs Narrow Stance-widths, The Body Pivot and a Pivot-Driven Hit, His "4:30" line of Delivery, and Leverage of the Rotation of the Torso in the golfswing. Improve your knowledge and understanding of how to strike the golf ball consistently and powerfully. Download this podcast or watch it on Youtube. Search Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 671Kent Osborne on How to Develop a "Scratch Attitude" for Better Golf
Kent Osborne (Canada) is an Executive Coach, a Mental Skills Coach and a Performance Coach with decades of experience in sport (notably the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings) and the business-world. Kent's current passion is golf and he written various ebooks including: "The Golfer Who Developed a Scratch Attitude: Unlock the Game-Changing Power of Positive Emotions" with the goal of helping golfers to enjoy the game and play it with a "playful attitude" in order to play better. Kent joins #OntheMark to discuss what incorporates a Scratch Attitude. He talks about the relationship between Feelings and Thoughts and how it is impossible think positive if you feel negative. He talks about Emotions and how they are rooted in Habitual Patterns and how Rituals are more productive than Routines. Kent describes how you can play golf with a "Playful" manner where you are: Physically relaxed, Mentally calm and Emotionally free. He delves into that attitude and speaks about: Emotional Intelligence and Control as the Foundation of Happiness and Success, the Benefits of Being Happy after a Good Shot, the Detriments of Dwelling on Mistakes, Journaling and its advantages, and the value of Gratitude. You can also subscribe and watch this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman
S8 Ep 670Brian Manzella with a 3D Explanation of how Great Ball-strikers Move the Club through the Swing
Brian Manzella is a perennial member of Golf Digest magazine's 50 Best Teachers in America List. He is also a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America. His 40-year+ teaching career includes a long tutelage under the late Ben Doyle, and a lengthy relationship with PGA Champion, and multiple PGA TOUR winner David Toms. Brian joins #OntheMark to illustrate the Alpha, Beta and Gamma Axes and how the golf-club performs in relation to them throughout the golfswing. His insights are a function of the 3D Golf-swing Research done by the Michael Jacobs team. Using the "Jacobs' 3D Airplane he describes and illustrates the 3 Dimensional Kinetics the club undergoes during the golfswing. He shows how and when the club is 'pushed or pulled' and when it is torqued. Very importantly he illustrates how research on over three thousand golf-swings has proved that a good ball-striker makes the sum of the 'Moments Alpha' or 'Rotaters' positive in the transition into the downswing. Brian illustrates the importance of this move in order to allay misunderstandings about shallowing the club in the downswing. He shows drills and PGA TOUR examples, like Rory McIlroy and Lee Trevino to galvanize his points and insights. He also explains how Sergio Garcia strikes the golf ball so well by describing how various hand-paths results in different Alpha, Beta and Gamma Forces and Torques. It may sound complicated but it is really easy to learn to 'tumble' and not 'flop' the shaft angle in the downswing to strike the ball more powerfully and crisply. Go to youtube.com/@markimmelman and subscribe to watch the lesson.
S8 Ep 668Dr. Bob Winters with 7 Keys to Playing Great Golf
Dr. Robert K. Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Author, and Professional Speaker. He holds Bachelor (B.S) and Master’s (M.A.) degrees from Ball State University and earned his Ph.D. doctorate in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Winters has spent the past 35 years investigating how one’s thoughts and attitudes affect one’s ability to perform to their optimal talent level. He has helped all types of athletes get into the winner’s circle and he joins #OntheMark to help you play great golf. Dr. Bob delves into "Possibility Thinking and Purposeful Doing" as elaborates on the following keys to consistently great play: 1. I play my game 2. Beat the course 3. Make clear purposeful plans on every shot 4. The 80% Rule (Only hit the shot you can) 5. Get to a green light 6. Play one at a time 7. Accept the shot Bob shares other tips and exercises that can help in achieving each of these 7 nuggets - tips he believes are the most important insights he has taught throughout his career. Download and learn or watch on YouTube.
S8 Ep 668David Woods Explains Proper Wrist Alignments in the Golf Swing and Illustrates the ProSendr
David Woods has been a PGA of America member since 1999. Prior to that he was a member in good standing of the Canadian PGA. David is the Director of Golf at The Vintage Club (Indian Wells CA) and is the former coach of 2003 Masters champion, Mike Weir. David joins #OntheMark to demonstrate his (in partnership with Sean Foley) new training aid, the ProSendr, which teaches the proper, and functional, wrist alignments in the golf swing. David believes the hands and wrists are the GPS of the golf-swing and understanding their important role and how they move to control clubface alignments and loft is paramount to good ball-striking. While he demonstrates the ProSendr he discusses important elements to quality golf shots such as: Clubface Alignment and Loft Control, Wrist Flexibility, Body Rotation and Wrist Relationships, the Timing of the Wrist-set in the Backswing, the Forces and Torques on the Wrists during the Swing, how the Clubface trails the Hand-path in the Downswing, and Wrist Alignments for Draws and Fades. He also illustrates how the ProSendr can be used for the Long Game, the Short Game and Putting improvement. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
S8 Ep 667Kristi Barker Illustrates Exercises for Better Health, Well-being and Golf
Kristi Barker, MPT is a Canadian Physical Therapist who believes in the importance of treating every individual as an athlete. No matter your skill, mobility and/or strength she believes in instilling you with the tools to take charge of your own health, and she joins #OntheMark to guide you to your personal best. Kristi shares five exercises (including a few bonus moves) that will help you improve your overall health, movement and by extension your golf swing: Single Leg Hip Marches / CARS (Controlled Articular Rotations) Half-Kneeling Rotations Divers to Chest Openers Standing Pelvic Tilts Back Extensions Kristi also adds and demonstrates a few Core strengthening moves like the Farmer's or Suitcase Carry, the Landmine Press, and Kneeling Med-Ball Slams and Rotations Get strong, get mobile, get healthy. Improve your body to improve your swing. Download and learn or watch it on YouTube at Mark Immelman's YouTube page.
S8 Ep 666Todd Kolb on Why Traditional Golf Instruction Could be Failing You
Todd Kolb is a PGA Professional and has been teaching golf for over 25 years. He has been named the Minnesota PGA Teacher of the Year and has coached golfers of all skills levels from Major Championship winning players, to LPGA winners, to elite Collegiate and Amateur golfers, to club level players. Todd recently authored a book titled: The Bad Lie - Why Traditional Golf Instruction is Failing You (And What to Do) He joins #OntheMark to discuss the book and share some excerpts and insights to help you to a better understanding of what is actually required to improve your game and your scores. Among various insights, Todd elaborates on "3 Things to Think Differently About" - The X-Factor, Flat Backswings with Deep Hands, and Distance vs Control. He also talks about 3 Skills to Transform Your Game - Strategic Aim, Lag Putting (with a practice drill), and Chipping and Pitching (with a drill.) As Todd says: "You can hit a solid draw off the tee. You can hit a high, soft flop shot. You can break 80 and you can love this game into your retirement years. You just need instruction that was made for you." Download this podcast or watch it on https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman
S8 Ep 665Jim Waldron on Improving Your Mind-Body Connection for Better Golf
Jim Waldron is one of the great minds in golf instruction. Respected by all and sundry, his primary goal is to give students the insights and information that will enable them to breakthrough to extraordinary golf. His teaching method is a blend of biomechanics and mindfulness practice, covering both the "what to do" with your body and club, and the "how to do it" with your mental approach to learning, training and performing in golf. Jim joins #OntheMark to discuss his holistic approach to golf instruction and to teach you how to develop and accentuate the connection between your mind and body. He illustrates the Three Sensory Channels - the Sense of Vision, Hearing and Feeling - and how they communicate with the Brain and whether you are focussing on the External World or your private Psychological Space. He further teaches you, with exercises, how it is possible to direct your attention and your awareness on command, at any given moment, with any one of those sensory channels. His approach is essentially the unification of Western Scientific Principles and Eastern Psychological Insights and is the starting point of Mindfulness. He also delves into the concept of "Meta Awareness" as a way of learning, and focussing attention at any moment, without any internal psychological reactions to what you are paying attention to. Meta Awareness will help you become less reactive in stressful environments like the golf course and/or tournament pressure. Jim illustrates his points with examples such as Tiger Woods and Ben Hogan. Improve your focus, channel your awareness and develop your game and your skills more efficiently and completely. Download this podcast and view it on Mark Immelman's YouTube Channel.
S8 Ep 664Dr. Mike Grevlos on the Motivation to Practice and How to Make it Count
Dr. Mike Grevlos is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He currently focuses his teaching in the areas of motivation and emotion, sport and exercise psychology. Dr. Grevlos serves as a consultant to mental coaches and to PING GOLF. He is also the author of The Motivation Game: A Course on the Psychology of Golf Improvement. Mike joins #OntheMark to discuss the concept of Practice, the Motivation to Practice and the Mindset Required to make it productive. He specifically delves into the following areas: Maintaining unified goals on course and in practice, Avoiding goal conflict, Self-awareness to be mentally attune to goal-setting, Viewing Trouble with a neutral mindset for success. He also describes the goals required to make practice productive. He elaborates on the concept of the "Need for Competence" as an intrinsic human desire and its effect on performance, the principle of "Optimal Challenge" and the Gold Standard of Practice. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on youtube. Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman
S8 Ep 663Dan Orlovsky on The Mind of a Champion
Dan Orlovsky is a Football Analyst for ESPN and a former National Football League (NFL) quarterback. After playing College Ball at The University of Connecticut (UConn), he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft. Orlovsky played for 12 seasons in The NFL. Dan joins Mark Immelman on #OntheMark to talk about his career and experiences and lessons from his time in The NFL. He also shares his thoughts on the make-up and mind-set of great champions, both on the Football field and on the Golf Course. Orlovsky addresses: Being Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations, Having the Courage of Your Convictions to Take a Tough Stance, "Painting" Positive Pictures in Your Mind and Attacking Your Weaknesses, Prioritizing Improvement and Being a Sponge to Become Better, Handling the Pressure of Being Alone, Being Present, and Realizing there is No Entitlement in Sports and Golf. He also shares his acronym for what it is to be a real competitor and a "REAL" Man. Dan also uses NFL examples of great champions incl. illustrations from NFL legend, Tom Brady. This podcast is also available on YouTube.
S8 Ep 662Andy North Recaps the 2023 Masters and Teaches You How to Play Well in Tough Conditions
Andy North is a 3-time winner on the PGA TOUR, a 2-time US Open Champion (1978 and 1985), and a winner on the PGA TOUR Champions. After his playing career Andy successfully turned to golf announcing and enjoyed a long On-course Announcing career for ABC. In 2003 Andy transitioned to Lead Analyst for ESPN and their Major Championship Golf Coverage. North joins Mark Immelman to discuss his playing career and his two US Open victories. In reminiscing over the victories Andy shares insights on how to play well in tough and challenging conditions. He talks about Understanding Yourself and What You Need to do for Success, Being Tournament-tough, Handling Pressure, and Patience in Decision-making and Play. He also shares anecdotes and insights from great "Tough Conditions" players like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Andy also revisits the 2023 Masters and shares his take on the tournament, the contenders, and what you can learn from Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.
S8 Ep 661Reeves Weedon describes Weedon's (Golf Swing) Way and How it Can Help You
Reeves Weedon is a Fellow of the PGA, a published author and researcher. He’s also an authorized Master of the Golfing Machine, a TPI Certified coach and a presenter for the Nick Faldo series of golf. Reeves specialises in Biomechanics and the Prevention of Lower Back Injuries in golf. Recently his three-year research project (on prevention of lower back injuries - conducted at Michigan State University) was presented to the 37th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference. Reeves joins #OntheMark to discuss "Weedon's Way" - his method of swinging a golf club. His "Lower Body Swing" is based on a fundamental fact of physics - all power ultimately comes from Ground Force and from pushing on the ground. His golf swing involves a whole body motion, powered by the appropriate use of the legs, hat does not require any compensatory moves to get the club on plane, or preserve loft, or create lag. Weedon's approach to using the legs to initiate the correct Kinematic Sequence promotes maximum clubhead speed for minimum effort by way of an efficient, timely transmission of force to the club. Unlike other golf swing methods, Weedon's "Lower Body Swing" directs the golfer’s attention to the movements that Physics prove powers the golf shot. This approach to swinging the golf-club makes use of two of the three largest muscles sets in the body - the Gluteus Maximus and the Quadriceps. Activating these muscles when swinging the club enhances power, consistency and most importantly reduces back injury and pain by enhancing the pivot and reducing tilts. Play with less pain and more power. Download this podcast or watch it on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman
S8 Ep 660Dr. Mo Pickens with Insights on How to Sharpen your Mental Game for the Big Events
Dr. Morris Pickens or "Dr. Mo" as his clients affectionately call him, is a Sports Psychologist specializing in Competitive Performance Enhancement. He coaches athletes and business professionals to learn how to Choose Success and reach their highest potential. His clients have a combined 29 PGA Tour victories including four majors, over 300 amateur wins and two NCAA Championships. A Ph.D. in sport psychology, Dr. Mo joins #OntheMark to help you to bring your best mental game when the stakes are at their highest. He shares 6 Mental Techniques that will help you retain Focus, remain Calm, and have directed Mental Thoughts and Energy under pressure: Staying Where Your Feet Are, Enjoying the Big Event, Talking to Yourself, Realizing it is just Another Day, Preparing Physically but Not Making Things Emotionally More Important, and Knowing the 4 Potential Result Outcomes and Learning to Have a Positive Mental Response Dr. Mo elaborates on each topic and shares PGA TOUR examples like Zach Johnson and Keegan Bradley - players who he has guided to Major Championship and PGA TOUR successes. He also explains how his players use the very same techniques to remain mentally focussed and positive when performing on the biggest of stages, like The Masters in Augusta, GA this week.
S8 Ep 659Tim Tucker on Course Management, Distance Control and Green-Reading for Lower Scores
Tim Tucker is best known for his longtime work (caddy) with Bryson DeChambeau. Now a "bagman" for Kurt Kitayama, Tucker has a wealth of knowledge on Aerodynamics and Ballistics from his career in the US Airforce. He is also one of the best green-readers on The PGA TOUR thanks to his extensive research in Aim-Point. Tim joins #OnthMark to discuss his True Aim Ball Marker designed to help you to aim better, improve your "start-lines" and make more putts. He also talks about his career as a caddy and shares lessons on how to shave strokes by calculating correct yardages and accurate "Plays-Like" yardages. He illustrates how environmental factors like Air Density, Heat or Cold, Damp or Dry influence how far a ball is likely to travel, and explains how you can apply those to improve Greens in Regulation and Approach Shot Proximity statistics. He talks about "Iron (yardage) Gapping" for better control and results as he dives into Course Management insights and advice. Finally Tim shares "inside the ropes" insight from Augusta National in the lead up to The Masters. He talks about the skills required for success including: Aggressive vs Defensive Strategies and Attitudes, Understanding Swirling Winds and Playing in Variable Conditions, and Handling and Performing under intense Pressure. This podcast is also available on YouTube.
S8 Ep 658Up Your Competitive Ante and Get Better Under Tournament Pressure with Mike Booker
Mike Booker is a lifelong competitive golfer, a University of Houston Golf Team Alumnus and member of the NCAA 1977 National Championship winning Golf team, a former PGA TOUR Professional, and an inductee in the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. He recently wrote a book, "The Tournament Golfer's Playbook" with a view to helping all golfers to be more successful tournament golfers and players. Mike talks about his book and the central question that revolves around:"Are you a Tournament Golfer or just a Golfer who Plays Tournaments?" He dives into various important topics that pertain to being a Tournament Golfer: Excuse-Making Responsibility for Actions Process-oriented Mindsets Breathing for Calming the Body and Focussing the Mind Being Your Own Best Friend, Good Self-talk and Good Attitudes Dealing with Good and Bad Breaks He also shares lessons from Jackie Burke, Kenny Perry and Jack Nicklaus to help you understand and apply the concepts to becoming a competitive Tournament Golfer.
S8 Ep 657Duncan McCarthy helps You Sharpen Your Mental Game for Better Performances
Duncan McCarthy is a Mental and Performance Coach who works with golfers on the PGA TOUR and the DP World Tour. A former Touring Pro, McCarthy understands the ins and outs of competitive golf. He parlays that experience, alongside his degree in Sports Psychology, to help golfers of all skill levels sharpen their mental games and channel their focus for better scores and performances. He joins #OntheMark to share five insights guaranteed to help you improve your mental game: He addresses: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness and Knowing Who You Are, Time Management on the Course, Self-Talk for Confidence, An Attitude of Gratitude and its effect on Performance, and Seeking the Positives in a Bad Situation. A sound mental game is as important a skill as any, and Duncan's candid, simple to understand and apply assessments/insights are sure to put you on the correct track to success. This podcast is available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Search youtube.com/@markimmelman
S8 Ep 656Jason Day on Life, Golf, Golf-Swings and Putting
Jason Day is an Australian PGA TOUR Golf Professional. The winner of 12 PGA TOUR and 3 DP World Tour events, his current global win tally includes: 2 World Golf Championships, the 2016 PLAYERS Championship and the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Day is a former Official World Golf Ranking #1 and he joins Mark Immelman to share his story of going from a youngster growing up in Beaudesert, Australia to the top of the Global Professional game. Jason shares his journey from a beginner golfer, through his amateur golf days to the Mini Tours, and eventually the PGA TOUR. He shares candid assessments and lessons learned along the way, all the while talking about his game and how he brought out his personal best. Jason talks about professional victories, including the 2015 PGA Championship and he shares some disappointments and challenges that professional golfer face. He talks about managing stress, injury, burnout, and how he re-evaluated himself and ignited a passion to once again become the best golfer in the world. He also takes a deep dive into recent golf-swing changes he has made to improve his game. He shares insights, challenges, doubts and the theory of how he is approaching ball-flight and trajectory adjustments. He also talks about the value of the Short Game and how he loves to work on putting. He shares his keys to great putting and also talks about his routine, green-reading and visualization for success. This podcast is also available on YouTube so you can see Jason demonstrate his technique.
S8 Ep 655Terry Hashimoto Takes You on a Deep Dive into Use of the Legs and Feet for Power in the Swing
Terry Hashimoto is the is the founder of Jazz Golf (Canada), the co-developer of the BodiTrak Golf Pressure Sensor, and the inventor of the world's first inertial measuring unit for golf and other major golf products. A former PGA TOUR professional and one of the leading minds in golf instruction, specifically Pressure Mapping and Ground Reaction Forces, Terry is still a leader in the industry and at the forefront of product development for golf improvement. He joins us to talk about Pressure Mapping, Use of the Ground for Power and a Better Golf Swing, and How Golf can be used as a "Recovery Sport." Among the many topics he dives into, Terry specifically addresses: The Mechanics of Pressure Mapping, Foot Movement Patterns and Pressure Traces of leading golfers, Counter-balancing effects on the Golf Swing and Balance in Movement, How Swing Path tends to follow the Shift of Pressure in the Feet, The "Braking Effect" for added Clubhead Speed, and The Kinematic System and how good ball-strikers initiate the Backswing and Downswing. Learn about proper golf swing sequencing and how it happens. Improve your movement and your mechanics with Terry's easy to apply insights.
S8 Ep 654Andres Gonzales on Improving and Leveling Up Your Golf Game
Andres Gonzales is a PGA TOUR Player, a Korn Ferry Tour Winner, a former All-American at UNLV, and now an Analyst with PGA TOUR LIVE. Vastly experienced at every level of the game, Dre has wonderful insights on how to raise your game from one level to the next and he joins #OntheMark to share knowledge and tips. Andres relives his time in College, on the Mini Tours and the PGA TOUR and shares lessons that include: Advice on a "mind-set of expectancy," developing confidence and self-belief, and the importance of discipline and sacrifice for success. He also talks about "grabbing the moment," aligning yourself with champions, good attitudes and finishing off rounds, or in his words "finishing like a Rebel." Finally Andres talks about finding fairways and greens and the importance of Driving Accuracy and Greens in Regulation. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman
S8 Ep 653Brandon Isbell on Faith and Managing Emotions in the Face of Adversity and Challenges
Brandon Isbell is an Associate Pastor with Church of the Highlands. Based in Auburn, Alabama he leads and mentors numerous people and mentors and counsels many tournament and PGA TOUR golfers. "Pastor Izzy" joins #OntheMark to talk about mental and emotional challenges that life, and golf, present. As an overarching topic, Brandon addresses how Faith can become, and oftentimes is, the cornerstone of every challenging endeavour, and how it can help you navigate your way to success. In his discussion about Faith he delves into the following circumstances: The game of Golf and its inherently unpredictable nature and how unsurety and doubt are a very real part of the game. Preparing with no concrete guarantees for success. Finding trust in your preparation and approach. Building resilience and how to "keep going" when times get tough. How to lift your mood and countenance amidst challenges. Building a habit of finding the positive in every situation and challenge, and Contrasting Optimists, Pessimists and Realists. He also talks about the discipline of "Shifting Perspectives and Finding Joy" in life and in golf, and he shares skills and ways to do that for a happier, more purpose-driven life and life in golf.
S8 Ep 652Ryan Duey on the Value and Health Benefits of Cold Water Immersion (Cold Plunge)
Ryan Duey is a co-founder of the company "Plunge." Alongside his business partner, Michael Garrett, Ryan crafts handmade tubs for cold plunging. Ryan has been on a personal journey of self-inquiry that has taken him all over the world in search of health and wellness therapies. He joins #OntheMark to share his journey and talk about "Plunge" and Cold Water Immersion therapy. Ryan illustrates the Overall Health Benefits of a cold plunge: Immune System Support, Increased Blood Flow, Chronic Pain Reduction, Metabolism Boosting, Sleep Improvement. He lists the Mental Fitness Benefits: Energy Boosting, Mood Elevation, Discipline Enhancement and Practice, Increased Resilience, and Stress Reduction. Ryan also talks about Recovery Benefits, incl.: Inflammation Reduction, Muscle Soreness Reduction and Athletic Performance Boosting. In his chat with Mark Immelman, Ryan explains how cold plunging also aids in Central Nervous System regulation, and how it enhances production and release of the neurotransmitter, Dopamine (the feel-good hormone.) Suffice it to say that cold water immersion therapy is beneficial of golfers of all skill levels. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube and it includes a promo code for a discount on your purchase of a Cold Plunge Tub.