The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide

Kevin Chappell, top PGA Tour pro, hops on the train for an unforgettable hour interview. Chapp shares a never before told story about the first time Tiger hit full shots in public when he and Tiger co hosted a clinic for the TW foundation a few weeks ago. He also takes us behind the scenes from the President's Cup, shares his craziest story from his early professional days and even talks conspiracy theories. Chapp has one of the best personalities on tour and this hour long interview is definitely unlike any golf interview you've ever heard. Show Highlights: -Never before heard Tiger story from when he and Tiger were hitting shots 3 weeks ago at his foundation's clinic -Tiger's arms: Intimidating or Inspiring? -What has Tiger taught you? -Over under 6.5 beers for Dustin Johnson before the President's Cup winning press conference -Biggest surprise from the President's Cup -Knowing what you know now, the one thing you'd tell yourself when you first turned pro -Bigger accomplishment: His first PGA Tour win at Valero or President's Cup win -Your practice routine or drill that every amateur should do too -Your best "Man we were dumb" tour story -Key difference between a top collegiate player and a PGA Tour pro in the top 125 -Myth buster: Why do pros really look down at their clubface and divot after a 40 yard hook. Is this an act? -Mic'd up caddies. Why can't it happen? -What it was like being in contention at the Masters -And much much more ★ Support this podcast ★

What could possibly go wrong when 3 guys drink lots of booze and host their own PGA Tour Award Show celebrating the 2017 season? Award Categories: -Mr. Extra Curriculurs -Silent Killer -Mr. Par Train -First Lady of Golf -Gerber Baby Presents Baby Back Bitch Award -Golf Coach of the year -Instagolfer of the year -Best moment -Golfer of the year Segments: -New Years Resolutions (Best PGA Tour achievements from 2017 and new goal for 2018) -True or False (Fun facts from 2017 PGA Tour Season that the boys guess are true or false) Other highlights: -2017 PGA Tour Best Soundbites Grab your glass, buckle up and punch your damn ticket. Let's GO. ★ Support this podcast ★

The boys are back to talk FedEx Cup and President's Cup. It's Cup Talk. Show Highlights: -Hear why “Phil Mickelson is the biggest butt slap locker room guy the world’s ever seen.” -Phil Mickelson also joins us to pump up the President’s Cup rookies -Why we’re still not sold on Justin Thomas (There's a pretty heated argument about this) -Unbelievable Pat Perez press conference quotes -Stratt’s tip to anyone who wins $10 million -The famous Matt Cermak putting tip -Picks to win FedEx Cup (Patrick Cantlay to win Tour Champ?!) -The one person to blame for why the internationals never win the President’s Cup -A secret takeaway from the President’s Cup that will help us win Ryder Cups for decades -3 Innovative ways to save the President’s Cup ★ Support this podcast ★

Michael Fabiano, NFL Network's fantasy football guru, hops on the Par Train to talk golf AND get you ready for your fantasy football drafts. Show Highlights: -Fabiano or Matthew Berry - Who's the bigger nerd? -One thing to remember before your fantasy draft -If Brady = Spieth. Rodgers = Rory. What NFL player is Rickie? -Fabiano's friendship with Jim Nantz. Something we wish we knew about Jim. -Behind the scenes at a CBS Golf production. How it differs from NFL Network -A golf scramble mock draft: Big belly and a mustache guy vs. Guy who flirts with the cart girl -Adam Wainwright's Fantasy Charity Big League Impact -Fabiano's handicap -Fantasy value picks -Ev and Stratt's genius ideas to make the President's Cup popular -How to pick out a real Tiger Woods comeback from just another tease -Who'd you rather flip houses with? DJ or Spieth -FedEx Cup picks -And finally... A fantasy football preview presented by a guy that doesn't know anything about fantasy football (Stratt) ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev and Stratt sat down with Mike Johnson on the Web.com Tour and boy are you in for a treat. Check the highlights below: Show Highlights: -How Tour Pro’s pick up girls (Using their caddies) -Jason Dufner is one of the biggest shit talkers of all time. Duf stories. -How did Justin Thomas manage to lift the Wanamaker Trophy at 140 pounds? -Smylie’s Natty Keggerator -Dufner’s pre round secret -Top 5 guys you'd want on your private jet after winning the Masters -"Where most of the golfers just drink and gamble." -Did Steph shoot a pair of 74’s with his mouthguard in or without? -Is Ollie Schniederjans hair real? If not, who’s his wig guy?” -What was the response inside the ropes about Steph playing in a web.com event? -Plans for celebrating the PGA Champ with JT -Number of beers to fill up the Wanamaker Trophy -Favorite beers in the group. -A bigger duf is a better duf? “Duf would probably agree.” -Mike's dream sponsor -What you say to your caddie at the range after a blow up round -What separates the guys who make it on tour and who don’t? -Our invite to Smylie’s wedding ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev, Matt and Stratt are back to preview the 2017 PGA Championship a bit differently than other golf pods. Considering this is glory's last shot, the boys had a bit of fun with a LOT of ridiculous segments, role plays, hypotheticals and of course - their picks. Show Highlights: *Hideki Matsuyama joins us without his translator. His first ever English interview. Hear what Matt says to offend him. *Sports Psychologist segment is back for the following players (Jords, Rickie, Patrick Reed, YE Yang and Rich Beem - we're not kidding. Just listen.) *"You can bet your balls to a bandsaw that something will happen to Jason Day this week." *3 things we don’t want to see at the PGA this weekend *Pick 5s and Sleepers *Phil’s new calf strength training routine *Stratt’s bold statement about shorts on tour. *Finally. Confirmation on what happened to DJ on Wed night at the masters. ★ Support this podcast ★

Buckle up golfers. This interview is a gem. Jason Sobel, the Senior Golf Writer for ESPN.com hops on the Par Train with some unforgettable takes and tour stories. Highlights: -Why does Spieth need a pep talk? Jason puts on the Sports Psychologist jacket. -Jason picks the one moment in golf history to be a fly on the wall -Why Jordan jumped Rory as most important golfer in our generation -Two golfers that are just like Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady -Player on tour who is the toughest mentally (You’ll probably be surprised at his answer) -Life as a golf writer on Tour -Player interviews (Who’s the best interviewer and how can you use pressers to predict winners) -We discuss the rumors behind DJ hurting his back at the Masters -The fine line between winning and missing the cut -How Charles Howell III could be a Hall of Famer. Wut? -PGA Tour pro that you probably hate and shouldn’t -His favorite Phil story. “I really hope I don’t get myself in trouble with this story.” Dinner. Drinks. Gambling. Buckle up. -Jason’s response to my career grand slam question “You’re opening up a can of worms here…" -PGA Championship prediction ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev, Matt and Stratt are back to preview the 2017 British Open. Show Highlights: -Why to be worried about DJ -Previous winners at Royal Birkdale -Is Bones really happy about his new job? -Pro pep talks (Patrick Reed, Henrik Stenson, Rory Mcilroy, Rickie Fowler) -Is Rory Mcilroy the new David Duval? -Analogy time. Phil without Bones is like… -Phil absurdities -GO FOR IT or LAY IT UP: Which storylines to believe -Odds @OfficialBakes wins his $2.5M golf bet -British Picks (And who not to pick thanks to Cermak) and sleepers -Make you sure you stay tuned at the end for angry instagram comments to our Tiger post ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev, Matt and Stratt get another round of drinks from the cart girl before jumping into a preview of the 2017 US Open at Erin Hills. Highlights: *Why not to pick DJ *Oh Sure segment *The Sports Psychologist gives Patrick Reed, Matt Kuchar and Rickie Fowler pep talks (The last guy to get a Par Train Sports Psychologist pep talk? Sergio Garcia before the Masters...) *Lava pits in bunkers *5 Picks *Sleepers *Why Beef is so comfortable *Hear who Stratt says is "... a baby back ......" ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev, Cerm and Stratt sat down with Stu Redsun, CMO of Columbia Sportswear on Monday of Masters week. Stu is one of the lucky few invited to play the illustrious Augusta National and he shares some of his favorite stories, tips on how to play, and of course - Carl the Caddie. Show highlights: * How you can play Augusta * Trashcan sandwiches * Making the ball your b*&ch * Magnolia Lane at hyperspeed * Proper Southern BBQ * Oh Sure segment ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev and Stratt grab some drinks and get together to talk Masters Bets. Show highlights: -Stratt finds out a secret that could change their lives forever -Sad Violin segment: Romo and Tiger's dream -New Delete Your Twitter segment: Brandel Chamblee -Fun prop bets you should bet on -Masters pool chatter: Pick 5 -DJ vs. Spieth -Rory vs. Jason -Phil vs. Hideki -And much much more Take a seat, grab a glass and punch your ticket to the Train. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Par Train welcomes Kenny Legan, social and video guru at the Worldwide Leader in Sports - ESPN. Show highlights: -Get an inside look of what ESPN is like during Masters week -Secret story about Scott Van Pelt and Tiger Woods after Tiger won the 2002 Masters (Find out what they do together before going on air) -Coach Talk segment (Ev gives Jason Day a pep talk, Kenny pumps up Sergio Garcia) -A few Masters stats no one is talking about that you've got to know for your pool -How to choose between DJ, Rory, Spieth, Day, Matsuyama -And much much more Take a seat, grab a glass and punch your ticket to The Par Train ★ Support this podcast ★

The Par Train Crew becomes a trio with the addition of Stratton as a new co-host. We welcome Sam Bettinardi, EVP of Bettinardi Golf - known for their precision milled putters that rival Scotty Cameron. Show highlights: -Drink orders with our favorite Cart Girl -Two new hilarious segments: "Blowin' Smoke" and "Oh sures" and the return of "Sad Violin" *Sam's incredible interview* -Masters favorites and sleepers -Why you should try Kuchar's new putting style if you struggle inside 10 feet and a few priceless Kuuuuch stories (Like being with his family when he took the lead in the 2014 Masters) -Taken inside Patrick Kane and Scottie Pippen's putter fittings -Why you should put Bettinardi in your bag -How Augusta National is so strict -Why Ev would get his badge revoked when he goes to the Masters -How Bettinardi got started and has a little TIP for their biggest competitor -How they design putters to win the Masters -And much much more ★ Support this podcast ★

The Voice of TaylorMade, Jay Nelson, tells us what it's like to have one of the best jobs in the world. Show highlights: -Inside the ropes stories about the best PGA Tour Pros in the world -Sad violin pick -Jay reads an epic movie trailer script (That the Par Train Crew wrote) previewing the classic golf trip weekend. Enter inception trailer music... -How Jay got the best job in the world -TaylorMade vs. Callaway vs. Titleist (in one word) -Ev and Matt compare the Oscars to Little Giants and Sandlot -Sad violin picks -More dangerous sporting event to be 8 beers deep at: PGA Tour event or MLB baseball game -And MUCH much more ★ Support this podcast ★

It's a miracle. Old Tom Morris is BACK. Yep - this is the bearded pioneer from Scotland who has FOUR Open Championships. Old Tom joined us to make his 2017 PGA Tour predictions. Some highlights: -The Cart Girl offers Matt and Evan new top shelf drink options -Tiger will win again if he just downloads one app -Vegas odds on Trump's impeachment -Old Tom's top 10 PGA Tour player picks vs. Evan -Bachelor vs. Dawson's Creek -Jason vs. Tiger vs. Rory -And much much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Oliver Horovitz, a New York Times Best Selling Author of the book American Caddie at St. Andrews, joins The Par Train crew to talk about his latest adventures. Some highlights: -Ollie and crew talk about the day he caddied for Larry David -Got stopped by Bill Clinton's secret service detail -Secrets about planning the best Scotland golf trip -Golf in Iceland, Saudi Arabia and more. -His journey to Nepal where he met and caddied for the #1 female player in Nepal Pratima Sherpa. ★ Support this podcast ★

Evan and Matt recap how USA won the 2016 Ryder Cup. Show highlights: -The guys start with a drink from the cart girl -Have a rapid fire debate on the latest golf/sports/pop culture news -Tribute the late sports icon Arnold Palmer. Evan and Matt discuss what made Mr. Palmer great and outline facts that most people don't know. Take a seat, grab a glass and punch your ticket to The Par Train! ★ Support this podcast ★

Show highlights: -Cart girl serves drinks, as always -Matt tells Evan why he's such a strong man -Which European Ryder Cup player annoys us the most -Tour Championship recap -Brad vs. Angelina -And much more Grab a drink. Hop on. ★ Support this podcast ★

Show Highlights: -As always, cart girl serves some drinks -Trump's drink order -The guys debate the best non traditional Olympics event -How the LA Rams compare to an ex girlfriend -Nike Golf leaving equipment business -FedEx Cup -And you guessed it - much much more Your ears will thank ya. Get in there. ★ Support this podcast ★

Show highlights: -Ev and Matt play rapid fire -The latest on Tiger's return -Open Championship Recap -2016 PGA Championship Preview -Cardinals Cubs friendly debate -Music -And much much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Punch your ticket for the first leg of The Par Train podcast. Evan and Matt kick off the first episode of the Par Train. Pilot show highlights: -The cart girl serves drinks -Why we started The Par Train -2017 Open Championship picks -What Evan learned when he played Royal Troon -And much more! Grab that drink. Prop those feet. Let's ride. ★ Support this podcast ★