On the Mark Golf Podcast

Happy Advent Season. For the first 24 days of December 2022 our podcast host, Mark Immelman, will be doing 'Short-form’ podcasts with Tips from The PGA TOUR, Video Golf Tips posted on his Social Media Channels, and the usual “Long-form’ #OntheMark Podcast Interviews with Featured Guests. In this episode Mark discusses how a reliable "Go-To Shot" is a must-have for every golfer, from the PGA TOUR to the Club level. He illustrates how PGA TOUR stars, like Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas, have a go-to shot for when things aren't going as well as planned. Mark also shares a lesson from Hall-of-Famer, Nick Price, on the value of navigating a bad day with a respectable score. Our podcast host also illustrates how a one-dimensional ball-flight is easier to achieve and oftentimes better for increased consistency. All of these PGA TOUR insights and lessons are things that all of the game’s leading players consistently do. They are elements that Mark has witnessed during his years as an on-course announcer and they are all but guaranteed to lower your scores.

Dr. Chia Chou is a world-class, award winning, concert-pianist who figured ways to devise "short-cuts" to learning and improvement in music, and thereafter sports. He has worked with summer and winter sport athletes, tennis players, and golfers and helped everyone to improvement using his "Audio Golf" method. In this podcast Dr. Chou explains how "Audio Golf" (and the Timed Audio Signatures he developed) works, and how it helps golfers to: Free up their Minds to React, Control Body Movement, and Relax and Perform. He illustrates how sound waves work and how the mind, and the body responds to them. He also shows how the mind/body responds to sound faster than it responds to visuals. He then uses that factor to promote instant and consistent improvement in Distance Control, Rhythm, Tempo and even Technique. Finally he shares a generic Audio Golf sound - "Ya La Bam" - and shows how it can help smooth out your putting stroke, improve contact and lead to better, more consistent distance control. Dr. Chou guarantees to cut between 3-7 strokes off your score if you take a lesson with him. So, start by downloading this podcast and start your journey to more rhythmic, timed and consistent golf.

Happy Advent Season. For the first 24 days of December 2022 our podcast host, Mark Immelman, will be doing 'Short-form’ podcasts with Tips from The PGA TOUR, Video Golf Tips posted on his Social Media Channels, and the usual “Long-form’ #OntheMark Podcast Interviews with Featured Guests. In this episode Mark highlights another simple observation from the PGA Tour. This lesson addresses 'Big Number Avoidance', the mindset that leads to costly mistakes, and how to proceed and make prudent decisions to shave strokes on and around the greens. This is a lesson that any golfer, of any skill level, can apply to make the lowest possible scores. All of these PGA TOUR insights and lessons are things that all of the game’s leading players consistently do. They are elements that Mark has witnessed during his years as an on-course announcer and they are all but guaranteed to lower your scores.

Bob Grissett is one of the leading instructors in the game, a Golf Digest "Best in State (Florida)" Teacher, and a man who has assembled a wealth of golf swing videos. Grissett has learned from some of the PGA TOUR's best, like Johnny Revolta and Bob Toski, and he joins #OntheMark to share his insights on some of the game's most recognizable golf swings - Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, Adam Scott and Tom Kim. He breaks those swings down and analyzes them to illustrate what each player does well, how they match elements up for success, and what you can learn from their golf swings. Bob also shares his "True Fundamentals" of the Golf Swing: The ability to hit the ground in the same place every time, The ability to create enough power and distance, The ability to match the clubface to the swing path to control curvature and keep the ball in play. He explains each of those factors and how you can better apply them for more success on the golf course. This podcast has a video element and you can view the Pro's golf-swings. Go to https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman

Happy Advent Season. For the first 24 days of December 2022 our podcast host, Mark Immelman, will be doing 'Short-form’ podcasts with Tips from The PGA TOUR, Video Golf Tips posted on his Social Media Channels, and the usual “Long-form’ #OntheMark Podcast Interviews with Featured Guests. In this episode Mark highlights another simple Course Management lesson any golfer, of any skill level, can apply to hit more Greens in Regulation and make more saves for the lowest possible scores. All of these PGA TOUR lessons are things that all of the game’s leading players consistently do. They are elements that Mark has witnessed during his years as an on-course announcer and they are all but guaranteed to lower your scores.

Dr. David Wright has been described by Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine as the "Balance Expert." Golf Digest of Japan has labeled him the "Foremost Expert on Balance" and "... a leader in balance instruction across all sports and industries." Dr. Wright holds two doctorates and a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor with over 25 years of research on biomechanics and balance. He joins "#OntheMark to share his fool-proof system to improving balance and the golf swing. His comprehensive research led to his theory that centers on where a golfer's Center of Mass, Hip Turn and Lead Knee is located, and he separates golfers into into 3 categories — Lower Core, Mid Core, and/or Upper Core swingers. Dr. Wright describes each of these regions, and illustrates PGA TOUR examples such as Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and more. He shows how you can test for, and identify your Core Region, and how to focus on a few (personal) crucial set-up and address elements to guarantee better balance that is sure to optimize your golf swing for peak performance. This podcast is available on YouTube. Search for Mark Immelman Golf.

Happy Advent Season. For the first 24 days of December 2022 our podcast host, Mark Immelman, will be doing 'Short-form' podcasts with Tips from The PGA TOUR, Video Golf Tips posted on his Social Media Channels, and the usual 'Long-form' Podcast Interviews with Featured Guests. In this episode Mark highlights the simplest Course Management lesson any golfer, of any skill level, can apply to hit more Greens in Regulation. It is a lesson he always knew, but it was galvanized into his belief system after many years of covering PGA TOUR golf from inside the ropes. You want to lower your golf scores? Then improve your GIR. It's easier than you think with this Greens in Regulation Hack.

Chris Finn is the Founder and CEO of Par4Success. He is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, TPI Certified Medical Professional, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach and a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional. He and his team work with golfers of all abilities and ages to swing faster, play better and hurt less. Chris joins #OntheMark to tell his story and help you understand, from a physical point of view, why your golf-swing and your shots are doing what they are. He dives into 4 areas of the body, the Rotary Centers - the Neck, Shoulders, Thoracic Spine, and Knees - and illustrates how deficiencies in those areas can result in malfunctioning golf-swings. He shares research, he and his team have done, on GRF (Ground Reaction Forces) as they relate to Clubhead Speed and advises on which gym exercises promote speed and which exercises do not. Regarding further speed improvement work, he talks about Overspeed Training, as well as contrasting Triphasic Training vs Traditional Training and he shows best practices for gaining speed and more power off the tee. This podcast is a must-download if you wish to improve physical well-being, golf fitness and strength. Note, Par4Success have also provided a free physical assessment for you at par4success.com/mark.

Mike Gish is the co-Inventor of the TGT Total Golf Trainer, a Jim Mclean certified Master Adaptive Golf Instructor, and one of the leading minds in Golf Instruction. He joins #OntheMark to talk golf instruction and to illustrate how the Total Golf Trainer (TGT) can be used to help rectify all manner of golf swing issues. He shows how the TGT uses Visual and Tactile cues to highlight areas in the swing, and explains drills and fixes to aid in the following faults: Incorrect Wrist Alignments - either Flexion or Extension, Faulty Hip Tilts and Rotation Speeds, Incorrect Swing Planes, Trail Arm Location and Folding errors. Indeed he explains how a little creativity and modification of the TGT can pretty much address any swing flaw. You can also watch how Mike uses the TGT by watching this interview on YouTube - search Mark Immelman.

Dan Grieve is a Fellow of the PGA and Head Professional at Woburn Golf Club. He is of the leading coaches in the UK and is a Golf Monthly Top-50 Coach. Whether it is working with Club Golfers or Tour Professionals, Dan loves helping players improve and reach their potential. He joins #OntheMark to dive into the Short Game, harvest the "low-hanging fruit" and help you to better short game technique and recovery results. Dan elaborates on the technique required to hit all greenside shots more consistently. He describes the mechanics of the: Chip (Bump) and Run Shot, the Pitch Shot, The Lob Shot and the Bunker Shot. He compares and contrasts each shot by talking about: Grip, Grip Pressure, Stance Width, Body Alignment and Ball Position, Posture and Weight Distribution and Shift, Body Rotation, Swing Length, Wrist Action and Alignments and Club Selection. He also talks about Golf Shot Assessment, Reading Lies, Shot Selection, "Golf IQ" and Decision-making. Rest assured, time spent listening to, and watching on YouTube, will most certainly help you to a better understanding of what is required to hit quality and consistent recovery shots.

Riley Andrews is the Founder and Owner of "Elite Golf Schools" in Arizona and Colorado. A former Tour Professional, Riley earned one professional victory before turning to golf instruction and player development. He has an extensive background in sports psychology, muscle dynamics, and biomechanics, and he blends this knowledge with his playing experience to help golfers achieve their best and attain their goals. He joins #OntheMark to share his take on golf swing methods and how certain elements must match-up for effective and efficient golf swings. He discusses and contrasts Hip Extension Tilters (Early Extenders) and Hip Flexion Rotaters and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each golf swing approach. Riley illustrates PGA TOUR examples of each style of swing and explains the overall spectrum of how each operates in order to produce quality golf shots. He also talks about transferring the golf swing work to the golf course and shares on-course principles for better scoring. Riley also shares his opinion on how to develop longevity in the game, golf fitness training, the mental approach, goal-setting and playing intentionally vs "free-wheeling." Whether you hip-extend or rotate, Riley will help you find your best inside your range with his insights and drills.

Cory Muscara is a former monk, host of the "Practicing Human" podcast, and a bestselling author. He has gained popularity for his down-to-earth, engaging and accessible teachings on mindfulness, wellbeing, and mental health. He has taught Mindful leadership at Columbia University, and is an instructor of Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Cory joins #OntheMark to share his life experiences and lessons learned as a monk, a human being and golfer. Specifically he delves into the concept of Mindfulness and understanding thought patterns. He also teaches on Meditation, its impact on well-being and how to do it. Further, Cory touches on the following topics and how they pertain to keeping golf in perspective as you get the most out of your skills: Character Development, Developing Resilience, Self Love and Self Talk, Confidence and Letting Go, and Life's Biggest Flex. Download this podcast and learn about self and improve yourself from the inside-out.

Lynn Blake began his golf teaching career in 2004 and quickly ascended to the heights of the industry thanks to his knowledge and communication skills. Regarding his knowledge, Lynn undertook a thirty-year study of "The Golfing Machine" by Homer Kelley. This included training personally under Kelley. Ostensibly, Lynn Blake is arguably the foremost living expert on "The Golfing Machine" and he joins #OntheMark to expound on its truths and insights. Among many concepts he delves into: The Essence of the Golf Swing. The Three Functions of the Swing. The Connection between the Arms and the Body. Maintaining Lag and Creating Power in the Swing. Wrist Conditions for Consistency. Clubshaft Stressing and Pressure Points to Promote that condition. Finally, Lynn shares his "Secret to Golf." You want to hear the secret right? Of course you do so go ahead and download and also watch it on YouTube by subscribing to Mark Immelman.

Bill Harmon is the youngest of 1946 Masters Champion Claude Harmon's four sons. He has played Professional golf, coached Professional golfers and caddied on the PGA TOUR. Vastly experienced from having spent time around the greats of the game, he joins #OntheMark to share stories from his life in golf, and lessons to do with playing the game better. In his inimitable fashion, Billy talks about the "Symmetry Police", Shooting Low, Dealing with Fear, Golf Swing Timing, Landing the Golf Club correctly, and Practice Range time vs Golf Course time. He also shares golf truths and anecdotes from players like Lee Trevino, Jay Haas and Ben Hogan. Lessons like: Managing Yourself and the Hole You are Playing, How to Play Point A to Point B Golf, Being One Swing Thought Away from Success, Saving Strokes, and Planning and Vision for Success. This was one of Mark Immelman's favorite interviews in the history of the #OntheMark podcast and you are sure to enjoy it too. Go ahead and download now!

Gary Cressend is a sought after instructor on The PGA TOUR. Based at The Augusta (GA) Country Club, Gary is a Skillest Instructor and works with golfers of all skill levels from Beginners through the Pro's. He joins #OntheMark to discuss his journey from being a College Baseball player to one of the leading teachers in the game. He also shares lessons you can learn from his current stable of PGA TOUR clients. He talks about Matt NeSmith, Henrik Norlander, Greyson Sigg and Richie Werenski and highlights the following golf swing lessons: Eliminating a "Two-Way Miss" for Control and the value of a Stable Leg Action. How the Legs work to support a sound Pivot and Power. Being Yourself and Understanding and Remaining True to Your Skill-set and Abilities. Lateral vs Rotational Movement in the Golf Swing and the Relationship between the Swinging of the Arms and the Movement of the Body. Gary also shares drills to help each of those elements, and as a scoring add-on, talks about Putting and Starting the Ball On-line more consistently. Improve your entire game with the insights Gary shares in this podcast.

Paul Gorman is a PGA (Professional Golfers Association) professional and one of the leading golf instructors in California. In his search for golf swing understanding and knowledge he has consulted with a number of leading minds incl. Hank Haney, Jim Hardy and Mac O'Grady. He joins #OntheMark to share some of his insights and teaching drills for a better golf-swing and improved ball-striking. He also shares tips, takes, and beliefs learned from extensive time spent with Mac O'Grady. Paul talks delves into these as he talks about O'Grady's philosophies on Golf Swing Arc, Clubface Control, Body (legs and torso) Action, and Grip Pressure points for a more consistent and efficient golf swing. Paul also shares four simple drills guaranteed to improve your ball-striking: The Head-Hold Drill, the Trail Arm Extension Drill, Foot-Flare and Alignment checks, and a Swing Plane Drill (with the imagery of swinging up and down the shingles of an A-Frame House.) If you're into golf swing technique and the D-Plane this podcast is worth a download.

Tjaart van der Walt is a former PGA TOUR player, and winner on The Sunshine Tour (South Africa). Among various responsibilities in the world of golf, Tjaart represents Upgame, a Data Intelligence and Practice Tracking Platform for golfers. He joins #OntheMark to highlight all of the features that Upgame boasts, while explaining how they can be used to Streamline and Focus Practice, Facilitate Strategy Development and Improve Shot-selection and Course Management. He also uses data collected by Upgame to illustrate the Value of Putting to win tournaments, and the most Important Length of Putt to Practice. Tjaart further explains how Upgame can help golfers get the most out of the Driver and puts the Driving Distance vs Accuracy relationship into context. Tjaart also shares a few lessons from his career as a player and caddie on the PGA TOUR. He addresses Confidence, Approach play from 150 yard and closer, and Playing Your Own Game. If you're interested in Data driven Decision-making this podcast is for you.

Noah Wolf is the Founder and CEO of TOUR Aim Golf. An engineer by trade, Noah's golf was inconsistent due to limited practice time and poor range habits. He tried swing aids and alignment sticks but found them cumbersome and difficult to use. After fruitlessly hitting hundreds of balls, not paying attention to alignment and aim, he developed some bad swing habits. These translated into high scores and lots of lost balls. So, with the sole focus of making practicing golf more effective and efficient, Noah invented and created Tour Aim. He joins #OntheMark to tell the story about the TOUR Aim Alignment and Golf Swing Aid and how it came to prominence on The PGA TOUR. He, with the help on Mark Immelman, illustrates its many functions that help improve fundamentals like Alignment, Aim, Target Sighting and Acquisition, Swing and Stroke Path, and Swing Plane and Direction. He also talks about how the TOUR Aim took root in the Pro Game and how a number of Golf Teachers, including Sean Foley, and players, e.g., Justin Rose, tested TOUR Aim and began using it instantly. Improve your game by making your practice intentional and productive with The TOUR Aim. Further more, compliments of Noah, use Promo Code "OntheMark25" to get 25% off your purchase of a TOUR Aim. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube and at markimmelman.com/podcasts

Gabriel Hjertstedt is a 2x Winner on The PGA TOUR and the first Swedish born Golf Professional to win on The PGA TOUR. He played at the highest level around the world for 19 years, but now spends his time teaching and coaching golf. An expert around the greens during his playing career, he has parlayed that talent an experience into success as a Short-Game Instructor to golfers of all skill levels. He joins #OntheMark to share his insights to help you gain Strokes Around the Greens. Gabe explains: Keys to Good Technique, specifically Swing Path, Angle of Attack and Clubface Alignment Misunderstandings and Mistakes Made, including Acceleration through the Shot, "Flipping", Using the "Bounce" of a Wedge. He then explains to you how to hit 3 shots required for scoring - the Chip shot, the Pitch shot and the Lob shot. He also describes what is required to hit consistent shots out of greenside bunkers. He explains everything required from Ball Position, to Body Location and Rotation, to Length of Swing and Speeds, to Face Rotation and Spin. Start saving shots now. Download this pod with Gabe.

David Orr is one of the most sought after golf and specifically putting instructors on The PGA TOUR and in the game of golf. He #1 has been ranked as the #1 Teacher in North Carolina and #33 Teacher in America by Golf Digest. He is also one of GOLF's Top 100 Teachers in America and has helped countless pros rise up the ranks, including Justin Rose, who ascended all the way to World #1. David joins the tribe to take you on a deep dive into putting gains and improvement. He talks about "Just Doing Your Job" as it pertains to: Reading Greens Correctly, Setting Your Target, Performing a Sound Pre-Putt Routine, Visualizing the Putt, Having a Post-Putt Routine, and Understanding You are Not Going to Make Every Putt. WIthin those parameters he addresses: Basic Skills of Green Reading, Speed Control, Start Line and Aiming, Process-oriented vs Results-oriented Players. Throughout his lesson he references PGA TOUR winners like Tiger Woods, Brad Faxon and Justin Rose. He also shares drills, insights and tips to use in your quest to hit more quality putts. Download this one and empower yourself to do the correct thing on the putting green, every time.

Ashleigh Buhai (Simon) is a South African LPGA professional. A childhood prodigy, she won numerous events at every level including being the first player in history to win the Ladies South African Open three times. Her crowning achievement is winning the 2022 AIG Women's British Open at Muirfield in Gullane. She joins "OntheMark" to reminisce about the week in Scotland and talk about her mindset, shots hit (incl. the bunker shot on the 18th), decisions made, the playoff and the ups and downs and emotions of the final round. Ashleigh also delves into dealing with expectations, both personal and perceived, challenges , lessons learned along the way and the best attitude and mindset to overcome setbacks and disappointments. Get advice from inside the ropes on the LPGA from a Major Champion that will help your attitude, mindset and outlook. Download this now.

Mike Fay With has over 25 years of golf teaching experience. Voted the Michigan PGA Teacher of the Year, Mike has quickly become one of the top golf coaches in the country. He also hosts his own podcast, The Mike Fay Golf Podcast, which connects students of the game to great coaches. Mike joins "On the Mark" to share his take on golf instruction and game improvement. He talks about Mike Fay Golf University where you can get online instruction and golf content to improve your game. Mike then dives into a few ways that will ensure that you make your practice more productive and you turn your time invested into lower scores. He talks about: Budgeting time to get the most out of your practice sessions. Putting Drills to improve long-range lag putting and short makeable putts. Short Game work focussing on Target Practice, varying shot trajectories and spin control. Randomizing Driving Range time and Target Selection. Developing consistent Ball-striking skills Indoor Drills incl. Slow-motion work, Mirror work, Stretching and Mobility, and Mindfulness and Visualization and Course Strategy. Make the most of your practice time. Download and learn keys to turn your work into lower scores!

Trevor Immelman is an 11x winner around the world, a 2x PGA TOUR winner and the 2008 Masters Champion. He also captained the 2022 International President's Cup Team and joins "On the Mark" to recount his tenure as captain, revisit the Cup matches, share anecdotes and stories from his team, and level lessons on leadership, management and performance under pressure. Trevor talks about: Overcoming Obstacles and Let-downs, Goal-setting and the Communication of Goals and Vision, Staying the Course and Remaining Focussed despite Challenges and Critique, The Value of the "Squad Mentality", and He shares advice on Motivation, Belief, "Planting Seeds" and Decision-making under Pressure. As an entertaining aside, Trevor shares a few funny and poignant anecdotes from inside the Team Room and in competition. He relives his memories of the event and interactions with Si Woo Kim, Tom Kim, Adam Scott. He talks about The Wright Brothers, Ernie Els and Tiger Woods, and he talks about the International Team Mantra - "Play Free". If you want to learn and laugh, this podcast is for you.

Doug Wood is a golf instructor and the co-founder of "Wanna Be a Champion" based at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate in South Africa. He played on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa for 10 years before turning to golf instruction and coaching. Driven by a passion to teach when people could not provide the answers he sought, he has researched every golf instruction method and believes that every golfer has his/her own unique movement pattern. Doug joins "On the Mark" to share his insights and to help you turn your thoughts and ideas into "feels" that last and stand the test of pressure. Within those parameters, Doug addresses the following topics: Personal belief systems and their influence on technique, Emulating golf swings and models, Dealing with golf swing idiosyncrasies, Looking at golf swings from the "inside-out", Developing a business plan for game and golf swing improvements, Mental and physical consistency in the approach to the golf swing, and Imagery for success. In the end it boils down to two questions: "What am I supposed to do, and am I getting better?" Doug Wood helps you to answer those in the affirmative.

Ward Jarvis is a Mental Performance Coach on the PGA TOUR. He burst onto the scene in 2018 when he began working with Brendan Todd - at the time Todd was ranked 2045 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Under Jarvis's tutelage and coaching Brendon Todd won twice and ascended as high as 39th in the world. Ward Jarvis's battles with stuttering drove him from being a firefighter to studying Neuroscience. His studies and research helped him develop the know-how and tools to overcome his stutter. He applied those principles to life and his lifelong passion, golf, and took to advising golfers at the highest level. In this podcast Ward predominantly addresses dealing with the Yips, and the "Big Miss" off the Tee. He also looks into the Future of Practice and how it can become more holistic and effective. In so doing he talks about the human responses of Fight, Flight or Freeze as a reaction to challenges. He also addresses the "Periodic Loss of Automatic Ability" and how it pertains to golf, and discusses dealing with the " Mental State of Discomfort due to Uncertainty". Jarvis then shares skills and drills to deal with adverse and testing situations. He shares "Memory Real-time Inputs". He identifies Challenges and How to Work Around Them. He explains "Discomfort Levels" and How to Identify and Process them. And he looks into how to "Lock into Automatics" for Success and Developing Confidence on and off the Course. Discover what your best performing self looks and sounds like, along with strategies that will improve your practice and performance from tee to green. Download and share this podcast now.

Scott Stallings is a 3x winner on The PGA TOUR. Born in Massachusetts but a lifelong resident of Tennessee he talks about his life in golf from his All-American career at Tennessee Tech, to time spent on the Mini Tours, to making it through PGA TOUR School, to winning on TOUR. He shares anecdotes and lessons learned from every level of the game. Stallings then addresses his change in lifestyle and fitness which led to a loss of more than 60 lbs. He speaks about diet and hydration, fitness, strength, mobility and flexibility, and worthy routines and their influence on his well-being, his golf swing and power. He shares his personal motivational mantra of "Just because you can do it doesn't mean you should" and levels advice to better life choices, routines and discipline with a view to a healthier lifestyle. Scott also shares lessons on how to get the most out of your game, including Course Management lessons on Assumed Risk, Shot Selection, Attitude and Effort, the Danger of Second Guessing Decisions, Playing the Ball Down, Embracing Adversity and Being Comfortable with Discomfort. Scott also talks about playing with World #1's and shares stories about Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott. Improve your life and your golf with Scott Stalliings.

Cameron Strachan is one of the leading golf instructors in Australia and certainly one of the foremost putting instructors. Sought out by golfers of all levels, especially Professionals, Cameron is the founder of the "Look and Shoot" Putting System and has published 12 golf instruction books. Cameron joins "On the Mark" to explain his approach to more instinctive putting. He breaks success on the greens down into Green Reading, "Einsteining" or Pre-Putt Routines, Aiming, and Striking the Putt. In his explanation and lessons he examines: Natural Learning vs Overthinking, Why Natural Skill is better that Contrived Technique, An Idiot-proof Strategy for Dealing with Nerves, Reading Greens and 3-Putt Avoidance, and His system for Making Tricky Putts. Download and listen to his simple and athletic approach to making more putts. Hear anecdotes from his work with the Pro's, notably Aaron Baddeley, and get his promo code - automatic.golf/OTM - for a discount on one of his books.

Mark Immelman puts on his teaching hat and gives lessons and shares insights from Rory McIlroy's play, and win, at the 2022 TOUR Championship at Eastlake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Mark was the on-course announcer for the ESPN+ Marquee Group broadcasts on PGA TOUR LIVE and covered the following groups: Rory McIlroy and Cam Smith (Thursday and Friday), Justin Thomas and Matt Fitzpatrick (Saturday), and Jon Rahm and Collin Morikawa (Sunday) While on course and inside the ropes he has a front row seat to their collective performance and also gets to talk to the players every so often. This empowers him to bring over-the-top coverage and expertise guaranteed to help you to better your game. Among various topics, Mark discusses his 5 "P's" to Better Performance - Poise, Perspective, Patience, Playability and Putting - and he illustrates how McIlroy embodied all of those en route to his FedEx Cup win.

John Swantek is the voice of PGA TOUR Entertainment. Host of the "Talk of the TOUR" podcast, John also anchors PGA TOUR Champions broadcasts on Golf Channel. As the lead play-by-play announcer for PGA TOUR LIVE, John knows the game and the PGA TOUR intimately and he joins Mark Immelman to revisit the 2021/2022 PGA TOUR Wraparound Season. They discuss the State of the TOUR; their Top 3 Highlights from the Season; they list their respective "All PGA TOUR Teams" and discuss Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year nominees. The two contrast their favorite PGA TOUR event and list their "Most Disappointing events of the season. Finally Immelman and Swantek share their thoughts on "Players to Watch in the New Season". Players discussed are: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Sam Burns, Xander Schauffele, Cameron Young, Cameron Smith, Jon Rahm, Matt, Fitzpatrick, Tony Finau, Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris. Also mentioned are Joohyung (Tom) Kim, Max Homa, Dean Burmester and Kevin Yu. Events discussed include: Mexico Open at Vidanta, AT&T Pebble Beach ProAm, RBC Canadian Open, The President's Cup, and The TOUR Championship.

Nick Biondi is a former Touring (PGA Tour) Professional who has stepped away from playing full-time and taken up teaching golf. He parlays his competitive playing experience into his instruction and works with golfers from Beginning to Elite skill levels. Nick is fast becoming a leading mind in the industry and he joins "On the Mark" to help you improve your golf. The elements he addresses have a holistic nature about them and this conversation will help you improve mentally, emotionally and physically. Specifically he focuses on a few items from a golf instruction manuscript he is writing. The Topics are as follows: - Decide Who You Want to Be as a Golfer - Putting Consistently - Chipping and Pitching for Lower Scores - Don't Be Afraid to Be Great - Who is the Best Teacher for You and What Makes the Best Teachers Great. Within those headlines he talks about Managing the Struggle and the tough times when the game is in a slump, Managing Expectations, Self Talk and a Positive Attitude. PLEASE NOTE this podcast is not available as a Vodcast on YouTube.

Nate Hairgrove is the Director of Golf with OnForm Golf and a High School Golf Coach. Along with his colleagues at OnForm he is at the forefront of golf instruction with video analysis, focussing on AI "Skeleton Tracking" and how the body moves during the golf swing, and other sports. (OnForm is being used in many athletic disciplines including Baseball and Equestrianism.) Nate joins us to demonstrate how the App works, explain it's many instructional features (including a feature which allows use without somebody to film his/her swing without any outside assistance), how the App can be paired with BodiTrack to enable Pressure Mapping, and share some insights on Power off the Tee. He references footage from Justin James (2017 World Long Drive Champion). Nate's demo can be viewed on Mark Immelman's YouTube channel or at markimmelman.com

Grant Field is a leading global golf instructor. Based in Australia he has a large stable of professional clients headlined by Cam Smith (2022 PLAYERS Champion and 2022 Open Champion). Grant joins us to talk about game improvement and using the ever-growing and popular medium of Online and Digital Golf Lessons. He shares his keys to success including: Finding the appropriate teacher, Frequency of lessons, and Simplifying and Stripping away the unnecessary. Grant also levels advice for Golf Instructors and talks about: Patience and respecting time, Searching for "new teaching stuff" and managing trends, Using technology constructively, Management of student expectations, and Visible and Non-visible skills. As a bonus, Grant takes you inside the ropes and shares insider information on what he and Cameron Smith work on. He shares lessons on Putting, Wedge play, Iron play and trajectory and clubhead speed control. This podcast will surely empower you to make smart decisions on instructors and technique, develop your game and lower your scores.

Keith Bennett is a recognized Golf Instructor and the #3 ranked Teacher in Washington State. His success is predicated on his understanding of technique and an emphasis on playing and scoring in all his lessons, whether to Beginner or Professional golfers. Keith joins On the Mark to share his take on the mindset shift between hitting balls and going out to play with a score in mind. He also shares 6 ideas that are easily applicable and guaranteed to lower your scoring average. He discusses the following six concepts: Playing one Shot-shape, Reducing the Emotional Attachment to the outcome of shots, A deeper understanding of Course Management, Playing away from Weaknesses, Playing the Correct shot when Out of Position, and Loving an easy string or Pars or Bogeys. This one is easily digestable and more importantly does not require any changing of your golf swing.

Teague Balen (Canada) is a bright young mind in golf instruction. Formerly a member of the “Course Kings” stable of golf instructors, Balen adopts a fresh and thought-leading approach to game improvement. He joins “On the Mark” to address Golf, Golf Instruction and Technique and an important, and unaddressed topic, that of Time Management. Specifically the time spent Pre-and-Post Round, in Practice and Preparation, and importantly Between Golf Shots. He delves into the subject by elaborating and sharing insights on Thought Management and Focus, Emotional and Mental Behavior and Control, Breathing for Relaxation and Focus, and Pre-and-Post Shot Routines and Consistent Timing. Remember, the lion’s share of a round of golf is spent between shots; so learning how to manage oneself and one’s thoughts is an important element to lowering scores and better performance.

Have you ever thought of Circuit Training in your Golf Practice? Zach Parker joins On the Mark to illustrate how adopting that mindset will lead to greater and quicker gains. Zach Parker is a Golf Digest "Best Young Teacher in America" who trains golfers with drills allowing them to learn, feel and immediately apply changes to their golf-swings. His approach allows the golfer to learn through getting them "behind the wheel" to experience and internalize a mind-body connection of the most effective motion for them. He essentially empowers the golfer to drive the car, and not sit in the passenger seat as they learn. Zach discusses: How to Practice and the Skills Required, Planning and Reflection, Good Questions for Improvement, Timing/Spacing during Practice for Recall and Retention, Dealing with Adversity, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular) Training, and Habits and Drills to Move Emotions from Negative to Positive. Zach also uses PGA TOUR examples to galvanize his arguments. Upgrade your Practice and Lower your scores... Download now!

Bryan Lebedevitch is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor and a Golf Digest "Best Teacher in California". He coaches and teaches a number of winners on the LPGA, PGA and Korn Ferry Tours. A long-time teacher to Major Champion, Christie Kerr, Bryan operates at PGA West in Palm Springs. He joins us to highlight lessons you can learn from watching players on the LPGA. Bryan talks about the following game improvement concepts: Knowing your Strengths and Weaknesses, Using Game-like Training, Understanding Shot Patterns, Managing Yourself and Your Game to Play Bad Better, and Maximizing What You Have and What You are able to do. In those information silos Bryan shares anecdotes from Tiger Woods and Christie Kerr. He talks about loving and hating certain clubs; Using the Mental Game for lower scores, and Resisting excessive technique changes.

Scott Haskell is the Senior Golf Marketing Manager for Whoop. Whoop is a wearable Fitness Measurement Device that tracks Sleep patterns and Circadian Rhythms, Physical Rest and Recovery, Physical Strain, Cardiovascular Performance and Respiratory Rates. Scott works with number of golfers on The PGA TOUR. He joins us to talk about the Whoop and how leading players, such as Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Nelly Korda, use it for wellness tracking and game improvement. Mark Immelman believes that good golf is a function of good mental health, emotional and spiritual well-being, and physical wellness and performance. The Whoop is able to provide personal data that can be used to make better life-decisions which will inevitably lead to better performance on and off the golf course. Scott uses examples from data derived from McIlroy and other golfers on TOUR to show how to deal with pressure and stress, and how to schedule appropriate workouts and get proper rest and recovery for consistently improved performances.

David Young is a Master PGA Professional and the Head Golf Professional at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in New York. He is also Cameron Young's (PGA TOUR) father and instructor and he joins us to share anecdotes and lessons from Cameron's meteoric rise to the top of the global game. David shares lessons and stories from Cameron's childhood and years as a junior golfer. He levels advice to parents on how to shepherd young golfers through successes and failures. David talks about Cameron's College Years at Wake Forest and talks about game development from junior years into physical maturity. He then talks about Cameron's graduation from the Amateur game into the Professional ranks. He shares insights on the mental game. He talks about golf swing aesthetics vs. results, and how understanding of self and one's skill-sets are crucial to success and performing under pressure. He shares important lessons from "having faith and patience in the process of development" and how that helps golfers navigate the inevitable ups and downs of golf and competition. Finally David shares insights on shot-making and making pressure shots with anecdotes from Cameron's performance in the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews.

Doug Smith is a former professional golfer and a host of "Birdies Not BS" and NBC Golf Channel's "Down the Fairway" podcasts. Now, a sportscaster and announcer for PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+, Doug joins us to highlight and emphasize lessons you can learn from watching the PGA TOUR's best. "Dougie Fresh" spends time enlightening you on how there can be an information overload in the digital era, and how it is important to know how to sift through the abundance of info to find what is best for you. He breaks that down into elements like: What shot do you have when you are nervous. How to select the appropriate teacher. Which instructors can you trust, and Club-fitting and its importance. He also addresses a number of lessons to look for when you watch golf. He illustrates tips for better scoring and shares advice for aspirant competitors and pro's, as he talks about work ethic, strategy and business plans.

Tyler Standifird had a PhD in Kinesiology and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise Science at Utah Valley University. He specializes in Biomechanics and has been doing research, and Data Collection for Superspeed Golf relating to Speed Training and Clubhead Speed Improvement Protocols. Tyler joins us to discuss and share some of his findings from his exhaustive studies. The topics he addresses include: Speed Training Protocols and Consistency of Training. Speed Training and its influence on Golf Swing Mechanics. Non-Dominant Side Training for improved speed gains. Ground Reaction Forces (GRF) and the transfer of speed to the clubhead and the golf ball. He dives into Force Production and transfer in terms of Direction, Magnitude and Timing. He also illustrates real-world examples and talks about Rory McIlroy as the ultimate model of speed being a skill and a skill that can be learned. *Vodcast available on YouTube or at markimmelman.com

Peter Dawson is a former European Ryder Cup Team member and a winner on The European Tour (DP World Tour). Since retiring from competitive golf Peter took to teaching and is perennially recognized as one of the leading golf instructors in the United Kingdom. Peter joins us to share his knowledge and experience as a Tour Professional. He shares insights from golf at the highest level and provides lessons on preparation, mindset and handling pressure for competitive golfers and aspirant professionals. He also dives into his book, "Now for The Back Nine" and talks about his "Four Golfing Musketeers" - Grip, Posture, Stance and Alignment and Ball Position. Peter embellishes on each pillar to consistently good golf and talks about principles, tips, drills and mental approaches to ensure you apply each to your own ability to maximize your athleticism and lower your golf scores. As an added bonus, and having earned a Top 20 in The Open Championship, Peter talks about Bunker Play and strategy.

Ian Mellor works with golfers of all skill levels, from PGA TOUR and LPGA players to club golfers. Vastly researched and educated, Ian is a specialist in 3D motion capture and movement in the golf swing. As an instructor his primary goal is to help players move more efficiently and in a healthy way that works with their body. He joins "On the Mark" to help you build physical awareness and move (in your golf swing) more efficiently. Ian explains how to understand your dominant movement pattern and develop a strategy for more productive work and practice. He elaborates on the importance of standing well at address, with an emphasis on Spine Angle and Hip Hinge. He explains how the Trail Arm moves in the backswing and dives into the appropriate sequencing and how that can improve your golf swing. He also talks about the importance of the Transition in the golf swing and highlights Sequencing, Timing and Creating Speed at the appropriate times.

Jon Sherman is the founder of practical-golf.com, a website dedicated to being an honest resource for the everyday golfer who is looking to improve and enjoy the game more. Already a best-selling author, Jon recently published his second book "The Four Foundations of Golf - How to Build a Game that Lasts for a Lifetime." Jon joins us to discuss the book and dive into the four pillars to better, more consistent play. He discusses: Expectation Management, Practice, Strategy and the Mental Game. Within Expectation he embellishes on his "PGA TOUR Fallacy" and how to avoid unreasonable, detrimental expectations. In Practice his explains how to practice "Outside the Box" to make it easier to take the game to the course. Strategy deals with appropriate plays off the tee and target-selection into the greens, and the Mental Game dives into Mindfulness, Gratitude, Building a Mental Toolkit and a good Pre-Shot Routine.

Greg Chalmers (Australia) is a 2x Australian Open Champion and a PGA TOUR Winner. A back injury has seen him curtail his PGA TOUR playing schedule and now Chalmers is using his extra time to give golf lessons. He has long been one of the best short-game players in the game and he joins "On the Mark" to share simple takes that will help you lower your handicap and your golf scores. Greg touches on the following subjects: Productive Practice including developing a "Second Serve" Off the Tee (to get the ball in play more often.) Dealing with Pressure and Anxiety. Decision-making Processes and Avoiding two or more errors in a row. Becoming Comfortable On-course as well as Learning to Thrive While Being Uncomfortable. Trusting Your Golf Swing and Shot Shape. Recognizing Tendencies and Asking the Right Questions, and Playing Automatic Golf.

Darren May is the Director of Golf at The Grove XXIII and a sought after PGA TOUR Instructor. He joins us to dive into how professionals practice and prepare to get the most out of their play under pressure. Darren breaks practice and training into three areas - Motor Pattern Training (MPT), Open Space Practice (Distance Control) and Full Process Practice (Proximity Training) - and explains how you should approach each element to best improve Technique, Skill, Trajectory and Distance Control. In his explanation and lessons Darren refers to PGA TOUR examples in Justin Thomas and Keegan Bradley. He also shares practice beliefs and mindsets from the legendary basketballer, Michael Jordan. Darren also talks about important factors such as Wind, Mental Focus, Practice Frequency and Proximity Tolerances that influence productivity in practice.

Henry Stetina is a PGA Professional, the Program Coordinator at New Mexico State Univ. PGA Golf Management, responsible for Player, and Instructor Development Director of Instruction at Red Hawk GC. Henry joins "On the Mark" to discuss his teaching philosophy and share insights from his study and research in the field of "Focus of Attention." He talks about productive mental processes and singular focus on the intent to swinging a golf club. He describes how the human mind works and how adopting the mindset of using the golf club as a tool will improve ball-striking, control and trajectory control. Henry also shares how golfers of all skill levels can make practice more purpose-driven and productive. He shares tips and drills to that end as he also dives into the action of swinging a golf club by simplifying thought and focus.

Bob Toski is a legend of golf instruction, a member of The PGA Hall of Fame, a former PGA TOUR winner, and still teaching golf at age 95. Arguably the "Father of Modern Instruction" Toski joins Mark Immelman to talk about golf, the golf swing and how you can understand the nature of the swing to build a swing that can stand the test of time. Mr Toski elaborates on: Feeling Your Golf Swing, Controlling the Clubface, Developing Good Contact and Ball-striking, The Function of and Correct Use of the Arms and Hands in the Swing, How the Body Supports the Swing, and Aiming and Alignment. Learn a little "Old-school" yet timeless wisdom guaranteed to improve your golf-swing.

Erik Barzeski brings both an extensive scientific understanding as well as a history of teaching to his golf instruction. Recognized as a Golf Digest “Best Young Teacher in America” in 2017 and a Golf Digest “Best in State” instructor in 2017-2020, Erik is the Director of Instructor Development for 5SK® and co-authored the golf instruction book "Lowest Score Wins." He joins On the Mark to help you to improve your golf by becoming a better student and lesson-taker. Erik shares 6 (of 13) ideas that, if applied, will certainly help you to make you lessons, and practice, more fruitful. Among various concepts he discusses: Making changes and dealing with the different "feels", Understanding concepts and Question-asking, Managing speeds - emotionally and physically, Being patient with expectation and results, Lesson frequency and Working on one element at time.

Ted Scott is a Golf Professional, Golf Instructor and a long-time PGA TOUR Caddy. Having spent many years at the highest level of the game working for Grant Waite, Bubba Watson and now Scottie Scheffler, Scott is hugely experienced and has a wealth of knowledge about: Playing and Getting the Most out of the Game, Course Management, Attitude and Mental Acumen, Productive Practice and Positive Habits for Success. He joins "On the Mark" to share lessons from his journey and experiences whilst working for Bubba and Scottie. He also relives The 2022 Masters Tournament and shares insights and anecdotes from the week inside the ropes - Lessons that will help you to play under pressure and get the most out of your game. Ted also shares a funny story from the final green while Scottie was trying to hole out to win The Masters.

Dr. Robert Winters is a sought after and internationally renowned Sports Psychologist who works with golfers and athletes of all skill levels. Based in Orlando, FL. at The David Leadbetter Golf Academy, Dr. Winters is the founder of theconfidencedoctor.com. The author of multiple books, Bob joins the podcast to talk about his ideas and mental concepts for consistently great putting. He shares ten insights/tips that are easy to comprehend, simple to apply and guaranteed to help you hole more putts. Some of the concepts discussed are: Dealing with Pressure, Performance Anxiety and Tension, Maintaining Perspective, Positive Thinking and Self-talk, and Making the Big Putt When it Matters. In his discussion Dr. Bob uses players examples like Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods and Mark McNulty. *This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.