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S5 Ep 451Andrew Neethling on a Championship Mindset and Performance Under Pressure

Andrew Neethling (South Africa) is a championship-winning (US Open and South African Open) Downhill Mountain Biking Champion. With multiple podium finishes in the World Cup he has been at the top of his field and understands the value of a championship mindset. He joins the podcast to compare the disciplines of playing good golf and competing in Mountain Bike Racing. Specifically Andrew addresses: Visualization, Strategy Development, Discipline, Trust, Pre-shot Routines, and Performance under Pressure.

Nov 7, 202043 min

S5 Ep 450David MacKenzie Helps You Improve Your Mental Game and Reduce Performance Anxiety

The founder of "Golf State of Mind", David MacKenzie is a Mental Coach who works with golfers on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, European Tour, Challenge Tour, LPGA and LET. He joins us to unpack how the mind works and how to unlock your best performance under pressure. He also discusses Nerves, Performance Anxiety and Fear of Failure and how you can circumvent those with certain mental skills. Among various tools he shares to improve your mental acuity he elaborates on Mental Preparation, Control of Arousal Levels, Concentration, the Subconscious Mind and Flow, and a Healthy Perspective.

Oct 29, 202044 min

S5 Ep 499Mike Schy with Thoughts on Variability Reduction and Streamlining your Golf Swing

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Mike Schy has been a PGA Professional since 1990. He has worked with players of all skill levels with his most notable client being Bryson DeChambeau. Mike believes that "Every good golf swing has its own style and is unique. But all good golf swings have a number of things in common.” He joins our podcast to discuss this observation. He also dives into the concept of removing unnecessary moving parts from the swing to improve consistency. Mike weaves examples from Bryson DeChambeau into his explanations as he talks: Variability reduction, the Plane of the Club, the Pivot, Weight Shift, Trail Arm action, Wrist Action and Ball Position.

Oct 26, 202041 min

S5 Ep 448Brad Brewer Shares Lessons Learned from his Time with Arnold Palmer

Brad Brewer is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, an author, and the co-founder of the Arnold Palmer Golf Academies. He has worked with a number of PGA TOUR and LPGA golfers and he joins our podcast to share lessons he learned from his time with Arnold Palmer. Brad recounts lessons, anecdotes and experiences with "The King" as he addresses: Putting with confidence Trust and verification Using fear as fuel Perseverance and its power Turning negatives into positives, and how to practice like a pro.

Oct 19, 202043 min

S5 Ep 447Gary Murphy highlights Lessons you can learn from the Tour Professionals

Gary Murphy (Ireland) is a former European Tour golfer and winner who has turned to coaching, teaching and broadcasting. The Professional at The K-Club he joins us to contrast the differences between the pro and the club golfer to illustrate ways in which you can improve your game. Gary talks about: Fundamentals, Sequence of Movement, Distance Control, Shot Selection and Conviction, Driving Accuracy, Practice and Preparation, Course Management and Mindset. Pro examples and illustrations include Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley, Shane Lowry and Annika Sorenstam.

Oct 12, 202048 min

S5 Ep 446Jon Sherman (Practical Golf) Discusses Course Management for Better Scores

Jon Sherman is the founder of the golf improvement website practical-golf.com. His website has grown into one of the leading game improvement sites in the game as he focuses on the playing aspects of golf. Jon joins "On the Mark" to share his insights on course management and avoiding disastrous on-course errors to lower your scores. The discussion centers around the decision of Driver vs. 3-Wood off the tee for success; Approach play yardages and iron play to hit more greens in regulation, and speed control on the greens to reduce 3-putts.

Oct 7, 202043 min

S5 Ep 445Garrett Johnston with Game Improvement Tips from The PGA and LPGA Tours

Garrett Johnston is a writer, a journalist, a broadcaster and he hosts his own podcast - "Beyond the Clubhouse". A long-time journalist on the Professional Golf Tours he has forged relationships with a number of PGA TOUR and LPGA players and he joins us to share game improvement tips the players have shared with him. Garrett delves into the following. Xander Schauffele on Scoring Mindset; Brendon Todd on Bunker Play; Kevin Streelman on Lag Putting and Speed Control; Nelly Korda on Greenside Chipping and James Hahn on Short Putting.

Oct 1, 202030 min

S5 Ep 444Tee to Green Improvements with J.J. Killeen

J.J. Killeen is a former PGA TOUR player, a 2-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour and now a golf instructor in Texas. He joins "On the Mark" to reminisce about his journey as a player and now instructor. He shares lessons learned, his take on dealing with injury and his pivot from playing to teaching. J.J. brings a playing element to his instruction as he takes you from the Tee to the Green with tips and insights on each area- Tee-shots, Iron play for good striking and trajectory control, Bunker shots, Greenside pitches, Lag putting to avoid 3-Putting and Holing out under pressure.

Sep 29, 202045 min

S5 Ep 443Carl Reader on 3 Functional Movements to Improve Your Golf Swing

Carl Reader is a South African Functional Movement Coach who works with golfers of all skill levels with an emphasis on better health and maximized performance. Carl joins our podcast to help you to understand functional movements and exercises and their effect on injury prevention and golf improvement. He specifically elaborates on three functional movements - the Squat, the Upright Plank and the Lunge - describes how they are performed and how incorporating them in workouts will promote well-being, reduced injury and better golf. He also addresses Thoracic Spine Mobility and some key moves in the swing related to power production.

Sep 24, 202041 min

S5 Ep 442Will Haskett on the Appropriate Use of Data Analytics for Game Improvement

Will Haskett is a play-by-play announcer for PGA TOUR Radio and a guest host on Golf Channel's Morning Drive. He also hosts a podcast called "The Perfect Number". An expert in data analytics and information-mining, Will joins us to dive into how to use data appropriately for game improvement. He talks about a macro vs. micro approach to data use, use of data for strategies to attack or defend under pressure on course, mental strength and confidence and their effect on performance and data. He also shares insights and opinion on The 2020 The US Open - who are likely contenders; how the course will play, and what the potential winning-score will be.

Sep 16, 202049 min

Josie Perry Shares Mental Skills to Perform Better Under Pressure

Dr. Josephine Perry (MSc - Communications, MSc - Psychology, MSc - Sport and Exercise Psychology) is a British chartered psychologist who works with sportspeople to help them overcome their personal barriers and achieve their goals. Josie joins us to explain to you what is required for you to perform better under pressure. She addresses: Purpose, Intrinsic Motivation, Skill Mastery and Self-autonomy as major categories to success. She then delves deeper into the mental and emotional skills needed to excel, including, Confidence, Imagery and Self-talk.

Sep 11, 202042 min

S5 Ep 440Coach Dave Jennings with Tips to Easily Lower Your Scores

Coach Dave Jennings has been the golf coach at Central Alabama Community College (CACC) in Alexander City, AL since 2001. He has built a powerhouse Championship-winning NCJAA program, and produced a number of players who have made their way to the Professional Tours around the globe. A Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Hall-of-Famer, Coach Jennings shares tips on how you can lower your scores without much bother. He addresses: Aggressive and Defensive Putting, Holing out successfully, Distance Control, Fairway-finders off the Tee, Positive Practice Regimens and Pre-shot Routines.

Sep 7, 202057 min

S5 Ep 439Brady Riggs Illustrates how Other Sports can Help Your Golf Game

Brady Riggs is a member of The SCPGA Teaching Hall of Fame and has earned numerous accolades, incl. Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in USA , Golf Digest Top 50 Teachers in California. He joins our podcast to show you how other sports can help you improve your golf swing technique, scoring shots, short game, pre-shot routines, mental approach and powers of visualization. Brady shows how Tennis, Hockey, Soccer and Cornhole can help you understand elements such as trajectory and spin control, clubhead release and golf swing timing. He also shares drills and athletic exercises for you to enhance the athleticism in your golf swing.

Aug 31, 202045 min

S5 Ep 438Dennis Sales - Golf is a Game of Skill and Scoring

Dennis Sales turned to golf instruction after a brief tenure as a touring professional. Highly researched (Golfing Machine G.S.E.B., TPI Certified, K-Vest 3D Certified, AimPoint Green Reading Certified, Edel Golf Certified Fitter, GolfPysch Certified, SAM PuttLab Certified, 3D Guy Golf Motion Capture Specialist) he is a nationally recognized and respected mind in instruction and technique. Dennis joins us to discuss golf in the context of skill acquisition and scoring. He covers all elements of the game from the full swing through putting and he embellishes on key elements of each. To the swing he shares how to 'Create, Store and Deliver' power. To putting he addresses lag putting, short putting, green-reading and the mindset for success.

Aug 26, 202048 min

S5 Ep 437Shawn Hester with Tips on Flighting Shots for Scoring Success

Shawn Hester is a former Tour Professional and currently the Director of Instruction at TPC Boston. He is a 4-time Golf Digest #1 Teacher in Massachusetts, and a 3-time New England PGA Section Teacher of the Year. Shawn brings an easy to understand and apply approach to golf instruction and he shares his insights and takes as he helps you to "flight" the golf ball. Shawn embellishes on how to draw, fade, elevate and flatten the trajectory of your shots at will. He discusses the face to path relationships required, how to train the hands and body to accomplish the required direction and spin, timing and its importance, and strong impact and how to achieve it.

Aug 21, 202051 min

S5 Ep 436Five Easy Drills to Improve your Ball-striking with Debbie Doniger

Debbie Doniger is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Golf Instructor, a SiriusXM Radio Host, one of Golf Digest's Top 50 Women Instructors, and Golf Digest Best in State (Top 5) in New York Teacher. She joins On the Mark to share some of the online video golf improvement content she has been producing - 5 Drills to Better Ball-striking. The drills she explains touch on the following important golf swing elements: Swing Path, Clubhead Speed, Angle of Attack and Low-point control, Aim and Alignment, and Pre-Shot Routines.

Aug 17, 202035 min

S5 Ep 435Chris Kendrick on Improved Mobility and Flexibility for Swing Speed

Chris Kendrick (Ireland) is a TPI certified Trainer who works at Catalyst Fitness in Atlanta. In this pod he delves into how the body is constructed and how elements work together toward optimal golf performance. He talks about elastic energy for clubhead speed and what you can do to improve and maximize your ability to generate speed. He elaborates on proper posture, hip and thoracic spine conditions, spinal well-being and golf-swing rotation, and shoulder mobility and scapular stability. Chris also explains rotation and extension for power and speed and he advises how you can improve your upper and lower body disassociation. Chris shares and explains stretches and drills you can incorporate to improve your health and well-being.

Aug 13, 202044 min

S5 Ep 434Kiran K. Dixon (Miss America 2015) Shares Her Journey and Lessons Learned in Golf

Kira (Kazantsev) Dixon is a former Miss America (2015) and was the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network. Kira is now actively involved in golf and promoting the game. She is a contributor for The Golf Channel and The USGA. She is also an ambassador for Jack and Barbara Nicklaus's "Play Yellow" campaign. She joins us to share the story of her journey to the top of the world, lessons learned on how to deal with pressure situations, how to be confident and shine when the spotlight is on and the value of preparation, in life and in golf.

Aug 8, 202038 min

S5 Ep 433Duncan Carey Shares Insights on How to Beat the Golf Course

Duncan Carey is the Partnerships Manager for the "15th Club". He is a former Professional Golfer and Club Professional who has parlayed his experiences into a career advising golfers toward better golf. He joins us to help you to a better mindset and decision-making to help you beat the golf course. Duncan talks about risk vs. reward, "horses for courses", pre-round strategy, reducing bad shots and/or making bad shots less destructive, course management, yardages and situational analysis for better scoring. As a bonus, Duncan also shares some of The 15th Club's research for The 2020 PGA Championship at Harding Park in San Francisco, and advises on what style of play and which golfers may excel.

Aug 4, 202039 min

S5 Ep 432Conor Moore with "Golf Tips" from some of The PGA TOUR's Best

Conor Moore is a comedian and impressionist from Ireland. He has made a name for himself as the Social Media sensation @ConorSketches with his impersonations of various professional golfers and personalities. Conor now has his own show, "The Conor Moore Show" on GolfPass, and he joins "On the Mark" to share his story and have a little fun as he shares "golf tips" from The PGA TOUR. Conor does the following: Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Ian Poulter, Padraig Harrington, Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Gary Player, Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Francesco Molinari and actor, Matthew McConaughey. Enjoy!

Jul 29, 202029 min

S5 Ep 431Chase Seiffert on Golf Swing Rhythm, Tempo and Proper Course Management

Chase Seiffert is a graduate of the Korn Ferry Tour, and is now a PGA TOUR professional. Successful at every level, as a student-athlete at Florida State he became the first ever golfer to win the Florida Triple Crown, The Amateur, the Florida Open and the Amateur Match Play Championships, in the same year. After the best PGA TOUR finish of his career he joined Mark Immelman to discuss his approach to golf and golf swing technique. He delves into swing rhythm and tempo and insights to help you improve your tempo, swing fundamentals, course management for scoring, and lessons he learned about game improvement from his stint on the Mini Tours.

Jul 27, 202039 min

S5 Ep 430Ron del Barrio with Lessons from some of Hollywood's Stars

Ron del Barrio is a former Tour professional turned golf instructor. The Golf Professional at the Studio City Golf Course, he developed the "Passive Golf Swing" - A simple to understand and easy to apply approach to swinging the golf club for increased consistency. Ron discusses elements of his method to help you improve your ball-striking. He also helps a plethora of celebrities improve their golf and he talks about his work with some of the Hollywood stars. Lessons include: Will Smith - Discipline to Learn. Eddie van Halen - Rhythm and Flow. Samuel L. Jackson - Playing Free. Adam Levine - Owning Your Technique. Larry David - Value of Self-Talk.

Jul 21, 202042 min

S5 Ep 429Sean Hogan with Five Easy Ways to Gain Power off the Tee

Originally from Ireland, Sean Hogan is the Director of Instruction at Leadbetter Golf Academies at ChampionsGate (Orlando FL). He has worked with PGA TOUR and LPGA winners and is recognized as a Golf Magazine Top 100 and Golf Digest Best in State instructor. Sean talks about Power off the Tee in this podcast. He shares five simple tips to gain extra yards. In the discussion is dives into: 1. Club-fitting. 2. Golf Swing Angle of Attack. 3. Pivot and Coil. 4. Speed, and Overspeed Training. 5. Ground Reaction Forces and how to use them.

Jul 15, 202044 min

S5 Ep 428Matt Wallace Shares His Approach to Golf and the Golf Swing

Matt Wallace (England) is a multiple winner on the European Tour who now plays full-time on the PGA TOUR. One of the leading players in the global game, he possesses a powerful and fundamentally sound golf swing and he joins us to share how he has modified his swing for better performance under pressure. Wallace talks about his golf swing and his focus on Important Swing Positions and Technique Beliefs. He also dives into Swing Triggers, Important Fundamentals, Rhythm and Tempo, Trajectory Control, Ball-flight Shaping, Go-to Shots, and Practicing under Pressure. He also talks about college golf, his time at Jacksonville State Univ. and lessons learned during his stint on the Mini Tours.

Jul 14, 202038 min

S5 Ep 427Sean Foley on Golf and Doing the Appropriate Things to Improve Your Game

Sean Foley is one of the foremost instructors in the world. He is a PGA TOUR and LPGA teacher and he is also the Head Coach of the Canadian Junior Golf Association. Among many illustrious clients, he has worked with Tiger Woods and Justin Rose. Foley joins us to share his take on the game and how to maximize improvement and skill. He shares PGA TOUR examples as he dives into Body Motion in the swing, the action of the Arms and Hands, Confidence vs. Competence, Perception and Reality, and Productive Practice. He also talks about the three phases in the golf swing: The Stretch Phase, The Counter Rotation Phase and the Linear and Rotational Ground Reaction Force Phase.

Jul 8, 202049 min

S5 Ep 426Andrew Park Explains Things that All Great Ball-Strikers Do

Andrew Park is the owner of Andrew Park Golf and Andrew Park Junior Development. Rated as one of Golf Digest Top 50 instructors, his expertise is sought out by PGA, LPGA, and elite amateurs and juniors throughout the world. He joins us to share things he sees all great ball-strikers exhibit. He talks about Athleticism, a Simple Perception of the Swing, Rhythm and Timing, Shaping shots and Trajectory, and Creative Practice. He delves into each element and gives PGA TOUR and Hall of Fame examples like Tom Watson, Ernie Els and Nick Price to support his observations and insights.

Jul 6, 202053 min

S5 Ep 424Justin Parsons on Handling Pressure and Uncomfortable On-Course Situations

Justin Parsons is one of the foremost golf instructors on the PGA TOUR. He is an Elite Instructor at The Sea Island Golf Performance Center and works with a number of leading golfers around the world. He joins us to help you deal with stress, fear, and uncomfortable situations while on the course and in competition. He shares anecdotes and insights from TOUR professionals like Harris English, Louis Oosthuizen and Darren Clarke as he addresses tension and its effect on the swing, how individuals are proven to have varying kinematic sequences in different environments, situational analysis and using that to deal with uncomfortable situations, and productive practice both on the course and off.

Jun 29, 202046 min

S5 Ep 424Phil Shomo on Performing and Being Comfortable in the Big Moment

Phil Shomo is a Mental Skills Coach who has spent 35 years coaching young people in a variety of arenas to navigate life more effectively. He has a Master’s Degree in Transformation with a specialization in Personal Character Development. He joins us to explain and illustrate the reality of the dark sides of things that are good, for example practice and play. He also dives in the subject of Homeostasis and how understanding, and embracing its effect can help you be more comfortable in big moments and when under pressure. Phil uses the example of Webb Simpson en route to his win at the 2020 RBC Heritage to illustrate concepts that are sure to help you when you are in competition and under pressure.

Jun 24, 202050 min

S5 Ep 423Rick Sessinghaus on High Performance and Ownership of Your Golf Swing

Rick Sessinghaus is a PGA Professional with Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communications and a Masters and Doctorate Degree in Applied Sports Psychology. He is a sought-after teacher and teaches golfers of all skill levels, including PGA TOUR winner, Collin Morikawa. Rick shares his approach to instruction and his use of the DISC assessment to develop high performers by understanding how personality affects behavior. He talks about his work with Morikawa, their approach to lower scores, self-discovery to promote ownership of technique, and maximizing performance under pressure and how you can do so too.

Jun 18, 202038 min

S5 Ep 422Colin McCarthy On Developing Your Swing Around Your Body and Your Mindset

Colin McCarthy is a golfer, a trick-shot artist and a Golf Instructor. He has been an instructor at TopGolf and has garnered a large following on Social Media thanks to his talent and golf swing insights. Colin joins us to empower the athlete inside of you and develop a swing around how your mind and body works. He discusses his approach to instruction, specifically addressing a student's injuries, thoughts, bodily functions and movements. In short he helps you understand match-ups to build a swing that works. He talks about being a "Hitter" vs a "Swinger" and he talks about proprioception and the value of practicing shots that you can't consistently pull off.

Jun 12, 202044 min

S5 Ep 421Jim Nantz Defines the Make-up of a Champion

Jim Nantz is an award-winning Sports Broadcaster and the Voice of CBS Sports. He has called major events in many sports including The Masters, The PGA Championship, The NCAA Final Four (Basketball), The Superbowl (NFL). Jim joins Mark Immelman to talk about the makeup of a successful athlete. Nantz describes his experiences with winners like George H. Bush, Bill Clinton, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Tony Romo, Grant Hill, Christian Laettner, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and many others. He highlights elements like the Desire for Constant Improvement, Work Ethic, Mindset, Attitude, Handling Adversity and Pressure, Spirit, Visualization and Self-Talk.

Jun 9, 202054 min

S5 Ep 420Erik van Rooyen on His Approach to Successful Golf

Erik van Rooyen is a South African professional golfer who plays on the PGA TOUR, European Tour and South African Tour. He has ascended rapidly through the Official World Golf Rankings and is now a Top 50 golfer in the world. Erik joins "On the Mark" to share his story, from growing up in golf in South Africa to contending with the world's best in Major Championships. He shares lessons learned, he talks swing technique, he opines on the value of team sports and multi-sport athletic development. Erik also shares insights on the value of perspective, being true to oneself, being comfortable in uncomfortable situations, and his approach of "polishing the diamond" for consistent improvement.

Jun 5, 202041 min

S5 Ep 419Dr. Kevin Chapman on Navigating through Fear and Anxiety in Life and in Golf

Dr. Chapman (Ph.D. Clinical Psychology) is a diplomate and certified by the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. He is the Founder and Director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy including exposure for panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobias, and social anxiety disorders. He also works with athletes and joins us to help you navigate fear and anxiety - in life and on the golf course. He contrasts the two emotions and describes them in detail. He also shares how to identify negative, destructive thoughts and use emotional regulation skills, mental toughness, enhanced self-talk, and mental imagery for fear-free performance.

Jun 1, 202032 min

S5 Ep 418Jake Hutt with "5 Ways Not to Suck"

Jake Hutt is an up-and-coming Californian golf instructor who has garnered much Social Media popularity with his instructional style and insightful approach to teaching. He joins "On the Mark" to share his research, his trial and error, and his thoughts on a powerful and repeating golf swing. He addresses the hands influence on the club, proprioception and athleticism, effective practice, and he draws parallels between a hockey slap-shot and the golf swing. Jake also shares "5 Ways Not to Suck". Five musical, rhyming, fun and easy to apply tips (with practice drills) to improve your golf and your golf swing.

May 29, 202042 min

S5 Ep 417Tisha Alyn Walks You through Key Positions in a Sound Golf Swing

Tisha Alyn has been a achiever at every level of golf. An accomplished AJGA golfer, a college standout at Cal-State Fullerton and a (Symetra) Tour Professional, she has plenty of experience which she parlays into a successful teaching career. She is also a Social Media influencer who does trick-shots and entertainment. Tisha possesses a vast knowledge of golf swing technique and she breaks the swing down into manageable bits for you to learn. Tisha examines Address, Shaft Parallel in the Backswing, the Top of the Backswing, Shaft Parallel in the Downswing, Impact and the Finish (Follow-through). She also talks about mindset and attitude required for long-term success.

May 27, 202045 min

S5 Ep 416Butch Harmon Shares Some of His Golf Teaching "Pearls"

Butch Harmon is arguably one of golf's greatest instructors of all-time. He has worked with countless PGA TOUR greats including Greg Norman, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Fred Couples and Dustin Johnson. He joins our podcast to share some "pearls" of instruction and playing from his father Claude, Sr. Among many topics, Butch dives into golf swing theory, the importance of impact, ball-flight and trajectory, the key to repetition, eliminating one side of the target and keeping things simple. He also talks in depth about Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. He also shares some stories from his illustrious career including a few Ben Hogan anecdotes.

May 21, 202041 min

S5 Ep 415Bob Ford on Golf, Golf Instruction, The Seminole Golf Club and The TaylorMade Driving Relief Skins Game

Bob Ford is one of the all-time leading PGA Professionals. The long-time Head Professional at Oakmont in PA, he is now the Head Golf Professional at Seminole Golf Club in South Florida. Highly respected, decorated and versed in the game, Ford joins us to talk about his career as a professional and lessons learned from the greats. He shares Ben Hogan and Lew Worsham (US Open Winner and Oakmont Head Pro) anecdotes and lessons. He previews the TaylorMade Driving Relief Skins Game featuring Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Matt Wolff at Seminole. He discussed the golf course, how it will play, what to watch for and who he thinks the favorites are.

May 16, 202035 min

S5 Ep 414Bob May on The 2000 PGA Championship and His Duel with Tiger Woods

Bob May is a PGA TOUR and European Tour winner. An accomplished golfer at every level, he has unique insights and experiences and he brings these to his new role as a golf instructor. In this podcast he revisits his 1999 British Masters win when he held off Colin Montgomerie. He also dives into his final round duel with Tiger Woods at the 2000 PGA Championship. Bob talks about key shots, elaborates on Tiger moments and shares his experiences. As a bonus, Bob also gets into his approach to golf swing improvement and instruction and teaches you how to "Swing the Handle" like the "Little Pro" Eddie Merrins.

May 13, 202044 min

S5 Ep 413Virgil Herring helps Take Your Game from Bad to Good and Good to Great

Virgil Herring is a respected PGA Professional and Instructor. He has coached players of all skill levels from Masters participants, PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players, and leading (NCAA) college golfers. He is widely researched and adopts a wholistic approach to teaching and he joins "On the Mark" to teach you how to move your game to a different level. Virgil addresses aspects such as breaking scoring barriers, course management, an appropriate mindset for success, productive practice and "Hero Golf vs. Pro Golf".

May 12, 202046 min

S5 Ep 412Luke Kerr-Dineen with His Top 5 Golf Tips from Golf Magazine

Luke Kerr-Dineen oversees instruction and other service content across all of Golf Magazine's multimedia platforms. An accomplished golfer in his own right, Luke has a Masters in Journalism and Media from Columbia University. He has worked as Digital Editor at Golf Digest and also spent two years working for USA Today. In this podcast Luke shares his favorite 5 Tips from Golf Magazine's Top 100 Instructors. He talks putting, grip/clubface matchups, intermediate targets, alignment and body/arm connection. Instructors referenced incl. Terry Rowles, John Tillery, Krista Dunton, Michael Hunt and Eric Alpenfels.

May 8, 202039 min

S5 Ep 411Garth Milne's 5 Tips for Home Workouts to Improve Your Golf Swing

Garth Milne (South Africa - BSc Hons in Human Kinetics) is a Golf Fitness Specialist and the Director of Wellness at "Wanna Be a Champion". He is TPI certified and one of the leading Fitness Trainers on The European Tour. Garth (Smiley) works with golfers of all levels and believes in improving the body’s movement patterns to enhance the ability to swing the golf club. He shares 5 insights for home workouts that will help improve your golf swing. They include: Mobility and joint mobility, Stability esp. pelvis and lumbar spine stability, Power/Speed and overspeed training, Rotation and pivot improvement, and Rest and Recovery.

May 5, 202040 min

S5 Ep 410Dr. Gregg Steinberg Illustrates lessons from Golf's Greats on the Mental Game

Hailed by Golf Digest magazine as one of the leading Performance Psychologists in golf, Dr. Gregg Steinberg has counseled many players on the Professional Tours. A best-selling author, he has joined "On the Mark" before and he rejoins the conversation to illustrate mental lessons from the Greats of the Game. Steinberg investigates The Masters Tournaments from 1986, 2010 and 2019, and The US Opens from 1960, 1966 and 2006. He highlights Mental Lessons you can learn and emulate from Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper.

May 1, 202047 min

S5 Ep 409Boo Weekley on How He Plays the Game and His Ball-striking Secrets

Boo Weekley is a 3-time winner on The PGA TOUR, a USA Ryder Cup Team member and a ball-striker extraordinaire. Always candid, he joins our podcast to talk about his career in golf. He dives into how he learned the game, how a homemade training aid taught him about leg action, a reliable body pivot and the base of his swing arc, lessons learned on the Mini Tours and The Korn Ferry Tour, his wins on the PGA TOUR and his experience in the 2008 Ryder Cup. He also talks about his approach to golf swing technique, playing to your strengths, shaping shot trajectory, his course management style and how he strikes the ball so consistently well.

Apr 27, 202036 min

S5 Ep 408Mike Adams and Terry Rowles with the Ultimate Golf Lesson

Mike Adams and Terry Rowles are both leaders in the Golf Instruction Industry. Both gentlemen are "Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers" who work with players on The PGA TOUR. They are highly sought-after thanks to their knowledge, experience and success with golfers of all skill levels. Alongside many of the industry's leading minds they have developed "The Ultimate Golf Lesson" and they share some of it with us on our podcast. Among various elements they discuss: Why You Swing the Way You Do, The "Real" Golf Grip and Practical Applications of Grip Fundamentals, Kinetics of the Handle and Rate of Closure, Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Ground Reaction Forces, Screens and Predicting Success, "Resisters and Releasers" in Producing Energy, and The Art of Coaching.

Apr 22, 20201h 1m

S5 Ep 407Parker McLachlin (@shortgamechef) with the Recipe for Short-Game Success

Parker McLachlin is a PGA TOUR professional who has turned to teaching the short-game to PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour golfers. A former winner of The Reno-Tahoe Open, Parker has always had a superb short-game and he joins us to share his secrets, his TOUR experiences, lessons he has learned and tips to help you sharpen your scoring skills. He specifically addresses set-up for success and crisp striking. He also talks about club selection, the mental approach to success, sound wrist action, trajectory control and hitting a risk-free "Flop Shot", and how you can "be in flow" and play reactively.

Apr 18, 202059 min

S5 Ep 406Thomas Malchow Helps you Fix Your Swing by Aligning Your Body

Thomas Malchow is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and National Academy of Sports Medicine. He has been in practice for over 20 years and has helped thousands of people, including Olympic and professional athletes reach their full potential. He joins our podcast to share exercises, stretches and other protocols to help your well-being, and also improve your golf-swing. He shares drills to help: Wrist action, Spine Angles and Early Extension, the Pivot, Upper and Lower Body Dissociation. He also shares insights on improving posture, reducing pain and overall well-being.

Apr 15, 202042 min

S5 Ep 405David Woods Talks Swing-Plane and the PlaneMate Training Aid

David Woods (Canada) is the Director of Golf at The Vintage Club in Indian Wells, CA. and the co-inventor of the TourStriker PlaneMate (swing training aid). He is also a Taylor-Made Golf Presidential Advisory Board member and a respected golf instructor. David joins to discuss Swing Plane and Shaft-Pitch throughout the swing. He elaborates on how the PlaneMate works and how it can help you plane off your swing correctly and improve your ball-striking. David shares PGA TOUR player examples to illustrate various, and ideal swing planes and shares ideas how you can improve the pitch of your swing for better ball-striking.

Apr 13, 202039 min

S5 Ep 404Cameron Tringale Shares How He Gained 20 Yards off the Tee

Cameron Tringale was a three-time All-America and a USA Palmer Cup and Walker Cup Team member during his NCAA career at Georgia Tech. Since turning professional in 2009 Tringale has been a consistent campaigner on the PGA TOUR. Over recent years (since 2018) Cameron has added 10mph worth of clubhead speed to his Driver swing and parlayed that speed increase to 20 extra yards of distance off the tee. He has done this by blending Swing Technique Adjustments, Strength and Speed work, and Practice. He joins 'On the Mark' to elaborate on his changes to help you gain power off the tee.

Apr 9, 202047 min

S5 Ep 403Dr. Bhrett McCabe Helps You Navigate the Mental and Emotional Challenges of Covid-19

Dr. Bhrett McCabe is the founder of 'The MindSide' and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Clinical Psychology PhD from Louisiana State University (LSU). He is also a practicing Sports Psychologist and he works with a number of PGA TOUR professionals, incl. Jon Rahm and Billy Horschel. Bhrett joins our podcast to counsel you on how to navigate your way through the mental and emotional challenges of quarantining and isolation due the the Covid-19 Pandemic. Among many topics he talks about the effects of Social Media, the value of Scheduling, Personal Growth and Change.

Apr 6, 202045 min

S5 Ep 402Billy Horschel on Gaining Consistency in Your Game

Billy Horschel is a former All-American (4x) and 2-time SEC Player of the Year at the University of Florida (Gators), a 5-time winner on The PGA TOUR and the 2014 TOUR Championship winner and FedEx Cup Champion. Perennially one of the most consistent players on the PGA TOUR, he joins our podcast to share some secrets, and insights to how he gains consistency throughout the bag and in your game. Billy talks about strength and cardio work in the gym, his Peleton regime and the Mental benefits it develops, proper practice habits, and grinding through a bad day. He also shares nuggets to help with success off the tee, on approach shots, around the greens and on the greens.

Apr 3, 202044 min