The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide

Josh Kelley, a golf trickshot sensation with over 300K followers on instagram and facebook (@holein1trickshots) hops on the Train to talk about what it takes to go viral and live the dream, one trickshot at a time. Josh talks about putting on a trickshot show alongside Tiger Woods, how he got started, overcoming haters, making a living and so much more. Promo: Do you believe in science? Do you want to hit it farther than your buds? Enter code PARTRAIN for 10% off at superspeedgolf.com. ★ Support this podcast ★

Brendon Todd missed 37 of his last 40 cuts on the PGA Tour from 2016-2018. He lost his status. He had the yips. Then, he met Mental Coach Ward Jarvis and won back-to-back PGA Tour events in the Fall 2020 PGA Tour series. Ward hops on the train and breaks down the mental principles that he and Brendan still work on to this day that sparked such an unbelievable comeback. Get your notepad ready, because this conversation is one that can help all of our games. PROMO: Literally every time I wear my rhoback gear out I get asked "What kind of shirt is that?" Enter the code TRAIN for 20% off at rhoback.com and see for yourself what all the buzz is about. ★ Support this podcast ★

Evan Schiller is probably the best photographer in the game of golf, but this isn't an interview about photography. Evan teaches us how a craft like photography has helped him see every other part of life a bit clearer. Highlights: Why Bandon Dunes is the best golf destination in the world, something we’re all doing wrong on our own Instagrams, what made him make the leap to become a photographer with no formal training, how he broke into the industry and got his first yes, learning not to listen to the little voice in your head, how to trust that we'll "figure it out" and so much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

It's award szn ya'll. The red carpet is out and the 2019 Trainy Award Show, A PGA Tour Award Show, is back and better than ever. A live, special edition show where the Train Crew honors the biggest names on the PGA Tour. Awards include Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Editing, Best Director, Out of Your Comfort Zone presented by Rhoback (Use code TRAIN for 20% off), Best Story, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Picture and a Lifetime Achievement Award. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Champions Tour Champion, (aka Charles Schwab Cup Champ) Scott McCarron, hops on the Train to teach us how at 54 years young, he’s calmer and playing the best golf of his career. Scott tells us how CBD oil has changed everything, what to tell your wife when she says you play too much golf, planning a wedding in 24 hours, how being an announcer helped his golf game, traveling with Tiger and so much more. Holiday Promo: Not sure what to ask for this holiday szn? Make your loved ones love you even more after giving them the code TRAIN for 20% off at rhoback.com. They'll prob buy you more too. ★ Support this podcast ★

We are bombarded every day with a new show to watch, a book we have to read or a podcast to listen to. We're told by friends or family why we'll like it, but we never really know why that show or podcast even exists. What's the motivation? The purpose? We thought it would be interesting for you to learn about why we started the Par Train 3 years ago. What did we learn along the way? What surprised us the most? When do we feel our most uncomfortable? Hopefully, this will help you get to know us as people more deeply and maybe even give you a nugget of knowledge that may help you start something new for yourself. Follow us on IG and Twitter @TheParTrain And...get that holiday shopping on by entering the code TRAIN at rhoback dot com for 20% off. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Train Crew mini-series "Chipping Away" is back by popular demand. This time the boys sit down to unpack self-confidence and the 7 keys to building self-confidence in both golf and life. Enter the code TRAIN to get 20% off at rhoback.com for the best Black Friday gift for you or a friend. Not sure what to get? The qzips are softer than your girlfriend's yoga pants, the polos fit like a dream and the performance t-shirts will make every guy at the gym wonder what your secret is. Don't forget -- hit us up on twitter or instagram @thepartrain ★ Support this podcast ★

The Par Train crew takes a deep dive into what Tiger's 82 wins, tied for the most ever, means for sports as a whole. We help Tiger out with his press conference skillz, debate his record vs. other major sports records and even help cut down Tiger's lengthy resume to one page because we all know (Except Tiger) that you can't have a resume longer than one page. *BONUS ADVICE - Rule #82* Do not sit in the corner and sulk. It draws attention in a negative way. Draw attention to yourself, but on your own terms. Enter the code PARTRAIN at rhoback.com and get 20% off. Fit in with your friends. Stop sitting in the corner. Win at life. ★ Support this podcast ★

Steve Dinino (stevedininogolf.com) isn’t your everyday PGA Teaching Professional. He didn’t play golf growing up. He never intended to work in the industry, let alone work alongside Tiger Woods’ coach Sean Foley and Golf Channel’s Teacher Martin Hall. But from the day he decided to pick up his first club, it only took 3 years to master the game and become a scratch player -- something most of us don’t achieve in a lifetime. We dig into how Steve essentially achieved the impossible in a way that can help all of you do the same. PROMO: Go to https://bit.ly/3avfYMl and get 20% off Rhoback. The stretchiest, performance wicking, stylin' golf gear there is. ★ Support this podcast ★

Michael Napolean, Co-Founder of SuperSpeed Golf, hops on the Train to teach us about life, business and how to take your golf game (and distance) to the next level. We also brainstormed how to make seemingly mundane life tasks like laundry and work e-mails much faster thanks to Michael's expertise in speed. We cover stories about guys on Tour, how their system works for everyone and a ton more. Want to hit it farther? Enter the code PARTRAIN at superspeedgolf.com and get 10% off your set of SuperSpeed Golf Training System. Want to look good? Enter the code PARTRAIN at rhoback.com and get 20% off the greatest shirts and quarter zips in the history of mankind. ★ Support this podcast ★

Think Under Armour meets Vineyard Vines. Simply, Rhoback makes the best golf shirts and performance tees we've ever worn. We learned about their fun journey, debate what makes a stripes guy vs. pattern guy and were reminded how good ol' fashioned hustle can make your dream come true. Enter promo code PARTRAIN for 20% off at rhoback.com. You'll thank us later. Seriously -- they're the best. ★ Support this podcast ★

Out of Office, the Train's new travel mini series, gives you pro tips for the top golf destinations around the globe. This episode covers the award winning gem in central Wisconsin, Sand Valley Golf Resort. Enter code PARTRAIN at rhoback.com and get 20% off the GOAT of shirts. Warning: Unprecedented levels of confidence may occur. ★ Support this podcast ★

Former Jets, Dolphins and Baylor Quarterback Bryce Petty hops on the Par Train to reflect on the parallels between golf, football and life as a whole. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Train Crew unpacks another popular topic, fear. A lot of us play golf similar to how we live. We can be scared to embarrass ourselves in front of others. We think we're not good enough. We're worried to make a big mistake. This episode is another installment of the popular Chipping Away mini series where the boys really dig into why we're all so damn scared all the time and how we can learn to break out of this vicious cycle. Note: We encountered a couple sound issues on this one. Hopefully, you're willing to trade fearless living for a couple echos <3 ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you heard? The 2019 Majors are done. Highlights: We recap each major, give Tiger a pass, call out people who think Tiger's washed up, put Brooksy's run into perspective, an interruption by a 4-year-old mid recording and so much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

If you’ve ever bought a golf club in your life, there’s a good chance it was Dave and Travis that convinced you to go buy it. Travis Graham and Dave Huerta understand what makes golfers tick better than anyone. For over 15 years, they’ve been the creative masterminds behind TaylorMade and now Callaway Golf advertising. Partners and Co-Creative Directors of Taco Truck Creative, we learn how to become our best creative selves in between fascinating stories about being behind the scenes with the best players in the world. Highlights: How to stop procrastinating and get started, Advice for anyone looking to do something creative, Two things they would’ve done differently if they could start their careers all over again, The one thing that makes every PGA Tour Pro nervous just like you and me, Behind the scenes stories with some of the best players in the world, Why people say golfers are like sheep, How to get people to get excited and pay attention to something they don’t care about, What makes some people golf nuts vs. others disinterested? Is there a personality trait that only goflers have?, What Callaway has done differently in the past 5+ years that has helped them reach #1 in so many categories, And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

The Train crew unpacks yet another popular topic, the mental game. Highlights: Why we’re afraid to be great, the shift from focusing on process vs. results, the dumb things amateur golfers do that the pros don’t, attachment to outcomes vs. having an excitement for any challenge, why are we so scared on the golf course, we don’t obsess enough about routine vs. score, course management, the new thing Rory is working on that can help all of us, forget about the miraculous and remember the practical, the range vs. the course, why you should stop caring about golf, pro tips for how to better prep on the range before your round, the power of your negative thoughts during your round and much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

Founder of Adams Golf, author of the WOW Factor and now an entrepreneur again at 80 years young, Barney Adams drops quote after quote, priceless stories and some hilarious nuggets of wisdom. This one was special. Highlights: We challenge Barney to come up with anything in life that produces a better feeling that a perfectly hit 3 wood (we'll wait), why so many golfers fall in love with fly fishing, how Adams Golf got started, what the golf industry can learn from other industries, what you do when your company grows from $1.5M to $100M in one year, why he had no choice to go back into business at 80 years young, why it's impossible for you to NOT putter better with the Stability Shaft and much much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Train crew take you down memory lane to uncover where Brooks "Smash" Koepka came from and what made him the dominant force he is today. Highlights: Exclusive transcripts from Brooks and DJ's book club, Brooksy's childhood and amateur career, Why his hometown basically made him half Vanilla Ice half serial killer, The importance of Brooks choosing Europe over the Web.com Tour, The "secret code" behind Brooks' domination, The battle of Brooks vs. Brandel, Who will have the better career; Brooks, Rory or Spieth, Is the world a better place with Brooks Koepka as world #1 and so much more ★ Support this podcast ★

George Gankas, the hottest teacher in golf, hops on the train to talk about his rise in the game of golf, how to make your game better and so much more. This is a must listen. Highlights: -What makes a swing "wet enough" for his IG -How you go from never playing golf to shooting even par a year later, why Adam Scott approached him -How he and Matthew Wolff started working together -Short game practice secrets -His relationship with Tiger's old coach Chris Como and what he's learned from him -Why not caring is the best way to get followers -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Oliver Horovitz is one of the best examples of people living the dream. A NYT Best Selling Author, Emmy Award winning producer and now the host of his own show on NBC Sports -- Caddie Codes. If you love good travel stories and want to figure out how to make your own dreams come true -- this is a must listen to the end. Highlights: -What makes golf the ultimate connector in life -How to get your own show -The 3 easy steps to get entered into the Mongolian National Open (And eventually get into the Masters...) -Pratima Sherpa's first experience playing in a pro event -Fun stories and secrets about Bethpage Black -How to get paid travel writing jobs and overcome creative resistance -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

If Tiger winning his 15th major isn't enough for you, we invited a 4 year onto the show to tell you about how it made him feel like a kid again AND talked to a guy who's child was born during Tiger's win. What was the better moment? Listen to find out. Highlights: -We use a numbers guy to break down Tiger’s chances to break Jack’s record -A HEATED “Best sports icon” debate -Greatest comeback in sports history? -Why Tiger's win ruined a friend's marriage -A note from Tiger’s old caddie, Stevie Williams, about how Arnold Palmer’s passing brought on Tiger’s new “human side” -The defining moment where you knew Tiger would win -A cameo from our favorite 4 year old talking about how Tiger winning made him feel like a kid again. -Why Francesco Molinari would’ve been chased down like Shooter in the end of Happy Gilmore -What happens next: Tiger wins another major or Tiger gets back to World #1 -Will #15 be more exciting than #19 if Tiger breaks Jack's record? -And SO much more ★ Support this podcast ★

CBS Sports' Dottie Pepper hops on the train for her second time before she and the entire crew at CBS bring us a tradition unlike any other - the 2019 Masters. Highlights: -5 fun facts about the Masters you probably didn't know -Hear why the Masters is more stressful for the CBS Crew than any other event -Why there is no such thing as “Former Masters Champions” -Dottie promises to do something special if Tiger wins the 2019 Masters -What Tiger has to do to contend in this year’s Masters -Augusta National has changed from a second shot golf course to a tee shot golf course -What needs to happen on Sunday for 2019 to be the greatest Masters ever? -Why 2019 will be an “old guy’s Masters” -What Dottie does on the 13th green every morning before the players tee off -Dottie as a Caddie: Her advice for 3 key players -Will past Masters Champions actually attend Patrick Reed’s dinner? Dottie’s answer may surprise you. -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

The second edition of our player profiles episode format is here. We take you DEEP into your favorite players' life and career stories unlike ever before. This week? Rory "Back Door" McIlroy. Embrace debate. Buckle up. Highlights: -Rory’s amateur career highlights that you probably didn’t know -Find out what Rory has accomplished that only 3 other players in history have done -What only thing Rory did that made him Tiger-esque -Why Rory is the biggest back door guy in history -Rory’s “Madden Curse” -Why Brandel Chamblee would’ve never talked about Rory’s body if he went to East Tennessee State -The parallel universe that would be the Irish Dufner -Rory controversies -Rory vs. Spieth: Who will finish with the better career? -What would make Rory more likable -Fat boy Rory vs. Buff Rory -5 innovative strategies to make Rory smile more #yawelcome -Will he win another major? -And much much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Chipping away is a new mini series where the Train crew unpacks why certain things are the way they are -- asking questions that others aren't asking. Why is golf an addiction, why does it make people crazy, is it an elitist game, shared suffering or the ultimate bitch lover? Hope your mind is ready for this one, because it's about to be blown. Highlights: -Why is golf an addiction -Why do we even care so much about golf? -What makes golf different than other sports -Why golf is basically insanity -Is golf less enjoyable if you’re a scratch golfer? -Is golf the only sport where the vast majority of people are bad at it? -What you all have in common with Barack Obama and Justin Timberlake -The mental side of the game -The power of expectations -How Jack Nicklaus forced himself to get in the zone -Process vs. the results -Zen Golf’s most impactful mental hack -Why committing is everything -What separates the pros on Tour vs. everyone else -Why golf is the ultimate bitch lover -Elitist game or shared suffering? -Segment: Golfer’s Anonymous - An opportunity for golf addicts to finally fight against their denial. -A quick 2 minute lesson from a short game master ★ Support this podcast ★

Keith Bank has had a career maybe unlike any other. Serial entrepreneur, golf businessman, investor and even producer for the movie Tommy's Honour (The Story of Old and Young Tom Morris), Keith's conversation with us will inspire you to follow your passions and teach you things about the founding fathers of golf that you probably never knew. Enjoy -- this is a good one. Highlights: -What makes golf an addiction -The benefits of a diverse background -The story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris -How he brought their story to the movie screen -How to make a modern day St. Andrews look like the 1800's -What he's learned from playing golf that has helped him in life and business and what he's learned in life that's helped his golf game -Why Club Champion chose Jordan Spieth as their ambassador (And why 2019 will be a big year for him) -And much much more ★ Support this podcast ★

The @PGAMEMES account on instagram has grown like wild fire this past season. The posts are hilarious, savage and spot on to what's happening on the PGA Tour. So spot on that people wonder who's behind the account? Is it someone with ties on Tour? Is it an ex player? A caddie? Today -- we find out. Well, kind of. To keep his identity a secret, we have disguised his voice. Get ready for a ride unlike any other. Highlights: -The funny stories about the pros who can't handle the jokes -The story behind how @PGAMEMES got started -How to get 40,000 followers in 30 days -Tips and tricks to grow your instagram followers -Keys to creating engaging content -Deconstructing his favorite memes -Patrick Reed vs. Ian Poulter - Who's more unlikeable? -The creative process -And much more! ★ Support this podcast ★

The red carpet has been rolled out because your favorite award show is back. Recapping the best moments from the 2018 PGA Tour season with 10 absurd awards, an intermission // half time show of fun and finishing with the Generational Icon Award Presentation. First 5 Awards: 1. Should I Keep a Toothbrush at Your House Award 2. Most Likely to be Stood Up as Masters Champions Dinner Host Award 3. Angry Tweet of the Year Award 4. Couple’s Therapy Award 5. Missed Pay-Per-View Opportunity of the Year Award Half Time Show: 1. Sad Violin Segment 2. Remember When Segment Final 5 Awards: 6. The Yeaaaah I’m Gon' Need that $20 Back Award 7. Spit out my Coffee Award 8. The Doesn’t Mind Using the Word “Moist” Award 9. What Was Almost the 4 Greatest Major Champions in One Year Award 10. Did It for the ‘gram Award Final Presentation: Generational Icon Award ★ Support this podcast ★

Dottie Pepper, future Hall of Famer (17 wins, 2 majors on LPGA Tour) and currently an on course reporter for CBS Golf, may be our favorite interview to date. This one is a must listen all the way through. Highlights: -We put ourselves in Jim Nantz’s shoes (Dottie tells us to keep our day job) -Breaking news on Jordan Spieth -Why 2019 is the year for Rickie to break through -”A year ago I would’ve said no chance! But now, you’re sayin’ there’s a chance…” -Why the on course reporter is the best job in golf broadcasting -A behind the scenes look at why golf broadcasting is pure chaos and the hardest sport to broadcast live -The response to all the CBS Golf criticism -The thing that separates the best players from the good ones -Lessons the average golfer can emulate from the best players in the world -What it was like having to “replace” David Feherty -What a typical week looks like as a golf commentator. What’s more important, time to learn the course or to talk with players? -Getting to know Jim Nantz as a person -What it was like watching Tiger win again back home as a fan vs. watching the comeback all year long inside the ropes -Why Annika Sorenstam put Dottie’s face on a punching bag in the Europe team room -Coming from someone who dominated in team play, hear what's missing from team USA’s preparation to win future Ryder Cups -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

The Par Train crew sits down with Akbar Chisti, the man behind Seamus Golf, to talk about everything from starting your dream business, to Matt Kuchar, to goat caddies and much more. Whether you're a golf nut or you have a dream, this conversation is for you. Akbar is a living example that nothing is more important than authenticity. Highlights: -A must listen Matt Kuchar / Ryder Cup story, -The funny story about how Seamus Golf got started -How they got into Bandon Dunes as their first golf shop -What has happened in the last 3-5 years that has made the look of your golf bag a form of personal expression -Why Oregon is the new hotbed for cool golf gear and experiences -What it’s like to play in Bandon’s Summer Solstice event every year -Goat caddies -Biggest surprise about the golf industry -How to break into the golf industry -Advice on how to start your own business -Why “Giving your buddies a Christmas gift” may be the ultimate business lesson you’ll ever learn. -A dream day in golf is _______ -The importance of design when building a brand -The impact nostalgia can have on people wanting your product -And much more! ★ Support this podcast ★

Few of us realize the magnitude of what we saw during the 2018 Tour Championship. Tiger Woods' did it. He won again in vintage Tiger fashion. The Par Train crew recounts Tiger's entire journey of struggle and pain to get back on top and lead Team USA to win the first Ryder Cup in Europe since 1993. Highlights: -Is 2018 the greatest golf season ever? -Why Tiger Woods is the greatest thing in sports -More outrageous: Tiger walking into the Tour Championship with his golf shirt on a hanger or wearing a sleeveless shirt? -A year by year breakdown of Tiger's injuries and struggles to put his comeback into perspective -Tiger's impact to the 2018 Ryder Cup team -2018 Ryder Cup preview -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Ryder Cup Captain Jim Furyk is under a lot of pressure to pick the best 2018 Ryder Cup Team roster for the US. Luckily, the Par Train crew came together to walk Jim through the pros and cons of every possible captain's pick. They even assembled some of the best sports psychologists in the world to get team USA ready to defeat Europe on their soil. You don't want to miss this one. Highlights: -Insider source close to Jim Furyk gives the Par Train a peak into his captain's picks -Why Tiger shouldn't make the team -Why Webb Simpson needs to do nothing more than blend in -A sports psychologist give Jordan Spieth a much needed pep talk -Why Bryson DeChambeau may simply be tough to watch -Pros and cons for all 9 possible Captain's picks -Who we want to make Team Europe -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Ever wonder why the PGA Championship lacks excitement compared to the other 3 majors? Rest assured -- after listening to this podcast you'll never wonder that again. Feel free to thank us later. We're @TheParTrain on twitter and the instas. So -- ya, thank us there. Highlights: -Hear what 3 things you’d have to change this season and you’d have the greatest season in PGA Tour history -Groundbreaking sponsored promo with “PGA of America” to get you pumped up for “Glory’s last shot” -Why the PGA Championship lacks excitement vs. the other majors -Ideas to make the PGA Championship more exciting -Conspiracy theory on how the PGA of America tries to trick us into thinking what they want -How to combine WWE cage match with the PGA Championship -As a St. Louis native, Evan predicts 5 things guaranteed to be shown 10+ times during the PGA telecast -Local insider secrets about Bellerive Country Club -Why we deserve big thank yous from DJ and Spieth -We become Rickie’s sports psychologist (For FREE) -- you’re welcome Rick -Putting Tiger Woods 2018 season in perspective before the final major -Why Tiger Woods WILL win multiple majors again AND his fellow Tour Pros will become intimidated -Bigger meltdown: Patrick Reed vs. Bryson DeChambeau (LINK: https://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/2018/07/29/bryson-dechambeau-unravels-loses-in-germany) ★ Support this podcast ★

Colt Knost, PGA Tour Pro veteran and former #1 amateur in the world, joins the Par Train crew for what may be our favorite interview to date. Colt reminds us how awesome it really is to play on the PGA Tour. You're in for a treat -- enjoy. Highlights: -A Tuesday gambling story with Phil that lasted all night -Trash talking on Tour -What it’s like being Michael Jordan’s partner on the golf course -Who’s in his crew on Tour -Why amateurs can learn more about how to play better golf from someone like Colt Knost vs. DJ or Rory -Talks about 2007 when he rose to the #1 amateur in the world -What a 7 year PGA Tour pro knows that the #1 amateur in the world didn’t -Why the short hitter on Tour only has about 7-8 events they can win a year -Colt gives Ev the pep talk he really needed -What you do when you hit someone in the gallery IN THE CHEST and Phil’s in your group -The difference between being a Tour Pro in Scottsdale vs. Florida -How many strokes Colt has to give the 1 handicap dentist at his club -How pros balance wanting to see fast results and not tinkering too much -And much much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Arguably the best major of the year deserves a kind of preview the world has ever seen. From a Claret Jug secret to player trends, Open history, and melting hot takes -- this won't disappoint. Highlights: -Pep talks for Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth -Why the Open is better than the Masters -Funnier alternatives to “Champion Golfer of the Year” -The 4 latest trends in the game of golf right now -Why Carnoustie is like Wimbledon -2 irons, hard fairways, brown greens and unicorns -The history of the “Trophy” before the Claret Jug existed (Hint: It was basically a WWE Belt) -The 2018 winners and their past Open performances -Why Phil coming into the Open as “bad boy” will help his chances -Why picking Molinari feels so wrong -Tiger’s chances and the promise we make to each other if he wins -Tough love for Rory -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Crowned "The funniest caddie on Tour" by some of the world's best, Aaron Flener aka the Real Big Cat joins us for some fun banter and takes us inside the ropes from the caddie perspective. Highlights: -We ask Aaron to talk us off the ledge like he would to a player inside the ropes -What it was like being in Steph Curry’s group on the Web -Why Michael Greller is the perfect caddie for Jordan Spieth -Why he’s the “Real big cat” -A tell all about gambling games on Tour -How to trick a PGA Tour player to think something was their idea -The best way to celebrate when your player wins on Tour -The common payment structures for caddies on the PGA Tour -How caddies survive financially -What you have to learn to be a good caddie on Tour -Hear what 3 ballin’ means when you split hotel rooms with other caddies -Why some of the biggest names in golf are going to a family member or buddy on the bag -Why caddies are most valuable when a player is in contention -The unconventional tip he learned from the best players in the world that amateurs can use to improve their game -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Chris Keiser, son of Mike Keiser, (the man behind Bandon Dunes) and VP of MLK Consulting takes us behind the scenes of building some of the best golf destinations in the world. Warning -- do not listen to this unless you're ready to ditch your job or class to go play golf. You'll probably want to book a trip to a Keiser property immediately as well. This is a gem -- enjoy! Highlights: -Did the family think their dad was crazy when he wanted to build a golf resort in the middle of nowhere Oregon? -What their dad “had to get out of his system” -Two of their world-class courses, one of which was inspired by Pine Valley, that most people don’t know about -Why it took 19 years for David McClay Kidd, the architect of Bandon Dunes, to build another course with the Keiser family -How the Bandon Dunes property has changed and evolved over the last 19 years -How Sand Valley Resort is similar and different to Bandon Dunes Resort -The common mistake first time Bandon Dunes visitors make -Insider travel tips for Bandon and Sand Valley -Why they build fun par 3 courses at their world-class resorts -And much much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Fox Sports Golf Analyst Shane Bacon hops on the Train to talk the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Highlights: -Why Tiger is more likely to win the U.S. Open than Phil -Why the U.S. Open is the one major Tiger has the best chance the rest of his career -Shane takes us behind the scenes at the U.S. Open -PGA Tour players who could win at Shinnecock -New tricks to expect from Fox Sports -Is it harder than it looks to call golf? -What everyone should know about Shinnecock Hills before watching -A priceless Paul Azinger story -And much more! ★ Support this podcast ★

Oliver Horovitz, New York Times Best Selling Author, filmmaker, and producer hops on the Train for his second time to share the story of Pratima Sherpa. The star of the Emmy Award Winning ESPN Documentary "A Mountain to Climb", Pratima tries to make history by becoming the first female to turn pro in Nepal. Highlights: -Ollie talks about Pratima's humble beginnings and unprecedented rise to success -How Ollie met Pratima -Behind the scenes stories on how the ESPN documentary got made -Pratima's unexpected lesson with Tiger Woods -Tiger's gift to Pratima -Secret tidbits about Carnoustie and the rivalry against St. Andrews -What kind of player will win at Carnoustie -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Senior Golf Writer, Jason Sobel, hops on the train for his third time to preview the Players Championship, discuss why the Players Championship is not "The 5th Major" and do an early review on the 2018 PGA Tour season thus far. Highlights: -Biggest surprise of the 2018 PGA Tour season -Heated debate about why Players Championship shouldn’t be known as the “5th major” -We grade the 2018 PGA Tour season -How to take walk up music to the next level -The challenge of breaking stories like the one about Patrick Reed’s family and his take on it -A look behind the curtain on how the PGA Tour makes featured pairings -Does a player elevate to the next level after they win a Players Championship? -Is the popularity of the FedEx Cup Playoffs diminishing the Players? -The types of players who win the Players -Phil’s approach at #17 and why it’s likely different than most other players on Tour -The two superstars that could get hot the rest of the 2018 PGA Tour season -His conversation with Spieth about why he’s OK with a slow start -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Erik Anders Lang is the host of Adventures in Golf, the Erik Lang Show Podcast and overall a very lucky dude to win the chance to play Augusta National. Erik joins the Par Train crew for an insightful, hilarious and probably one of our favorite conversations overall. Highlights: -Every detail about Pro Shop heaven on Monday after the Masters -The top 3 must have golf gear items when you go to a big tournament or famous course -Would the prestige flip if Augusta National was public and Pebble was private? -The magic of Augusta National and why it’s like the world’s most interactive museum -What it’s like winning the lottery to play Augusta National -Did Augusta National really not allow Erik to play a yellow golf ball? -What all Augusta National caddies have in common -The differences and similarities of Augusta National and St. Andrews. Is one better? -Behind the scenes of Adventures in Golf series -How Erik’s life is a contradiction to golf -Which Adventures in Golf episode Erik would pick to be a movie -What grows the game more: Walk Up Music on Tour or golf boards at your local muni -Why we will probably be in the next Adventure in Golf -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee (@chambleebrandel), the man that can put the golf world in a tizzy with a single tweet, hops on the Par Train and doesn’t hold back. Highlights -Why this Masters will be the GOAT -Tiger is not his favorite to win (And it’s not Phil, Rory, DJ or Spieth either) -What it would take to throw David Duval into Rae’s Creek -Darkhorse picks -Hole by hole tips he learned from Jack Nicklaus on how to play and win at Augusta -We gave Brandel a final chance to come clean and admit that DJ’s drive in Hawaii was not the greatest shot of all time -Why Brandel LOVES when Patrick Reed wears red and black on Sundays -Find out why Brandel goes against every idea we have to grow the game -“The game of golf is a lot better off without golf bros.” -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

PGA Tour Pro Keith Mitchell is not only hilarious, he’s an innovator. This episode is almost a full hour because the stories are that good. Buckle up. Bear down. And listen to the end. Who knows, by the end, we may get a signed contract by the PGA Tour to institute walk-up music at every event. Highlights -Keith gives us brand new golf lingo to replace “bababooey” and “mashed potatoes” -The private jet “horror story” with JT, Zach Johnson and others where they almost left Patton Kizzire’s trophy on the runway -How Keith almost made walk up songs a thing on Tour -We all guess what tigers walk up song would be -Keith knows the REAL big cat -Stories about playing with Larry the Cable Guy and Ray Romano at AT&T Pebble Beach -Hear how Keith reacted the first time he saw Tiger at Torrey. He may be more excited than all of us for Tiger’s return. -3 ideas to grow the game. Keith picks his fav. -Why we all agree Patrick Reed should never wear red and black on sunday -Find out what “Heat it up like a hot dog” means -Why Keith thinks we‘re basically on tour already -Everyone needs to YouTube Mark Steffenhagen -“If I knew that answer to that question, I think every tour Pro would pay be a million dollars a year.” -Learn how Keith tricks himself mentally to stay focused on one shot at a time -Hear why “playing on the pga tour is the easiest of any tour I’ve played on” -What it’s like to walk on your first pga tour range as a rookie -Why the Valspar suited Tiger well -How he decides what tournaments to play -Why Dufner skips most of the tournaments until the Honda -What he’s learned from Justin Thomas’s rookie year on tour that he’s applying to his game -“If a guy like Corey Conners can get rattled, most laid back guy, anyone can.” ★ Support this podcast ★

The Par Train crew gives you the first of a brand new episode series called "PGA Player Deep Dives" where you learn new things about your favorite PGA Tour players. This episode was focused on the man, the myth, the "Figjam" legend - Phil Mickelson. Highlights: -Phil joins us for the first 5 minutes and gets angry... -Phil vs. Tiger stats -Did Phil play better or worse when Tiger was in the same tournament? -#WhatWouldPhilDo Everyday situations where we compare what the average Joe would do vs. what Phil would do (Buckle up) -[Make sure you listen to the end!] with three exclusive stories from Evan Gibbs, Director of R&D at Callaway Golf, about his 10+ years working with Phil -3 favorite Phil moments -Are we placing bets on Phil to win the Masters? -Highlights from his amateur career -What makes Phil and Tiger at their best different than the top young players today ★ Support this podcast ★

PGA Tour Pro Scott Langley joins the Par Train crew after capturing his first pro win on the Web.com only a few short weeks ago. Scott tells us why “lefties are on the rise and taking no prisoners”, funny stories inside the ropes, a tip he learned from Matt Kuchar that changed the game and much more. More Highlights: -Hear why “lefties live fuller lives” -A prank among tour pros that involved a pig’s head -How Kuchar plays the first 4 holes of every round and how it’s helped Scott’s game -What about Mike Small, his college coach, grooms future pros -The infamous 5-hour chipping drill -What it feels like to sleep on the lead on Saturday night of your first PGA Tour event -How Web.com caddies survive -The difference in playing for $1,000,000 vs. $100,000 -Phil’s post-round interview that rang so true for Scott -Why so many players win after missing a few cuts -Why Scott is ALL IN on mic’d up caddies -And much much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Fresh off of the Waste Management Open, the Par Train crew embodies the crowd at #16, got rowdy and fired off hot take after hot take (With plenty of cocktails). Show highlights: -As innovation consultants for the PGA Tour, the boys came up with 3 ways to create “WMO” like buzz at other events -Hot take on Justin Thomas and who he will grow up to be (First name Shooter…) -LEAKED: Jason Day and Tiger Woods text message threads -Stats and stories you wouldn’t know from the 2018 PGA Tour season so far -Why Ev tells people to stop crying about the AT&T Pebble Beach coverage -Dream celebrity pairings -A sponsored word from Shank Drank -Cermak’s to do list for our visit to Riviera -Review the Official World Golf Ranking Top 10 list and identify a Contender and Pretender -Obviously much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Jason Sobel, Senior Golf Writer for ESPN, joins us again live from the West Orange Country Club locker room after winning our golf match earlier in the day. We pick the 4 major winners for 2018 and Sobel calls out one thing he needs to see from Tiger to confirm that he's BACK. More Highlights: -Jason's thoughts on our media passes being denied by the PGA Tour. #badboys -Why 2018 could be the greatest golf season of all time and entering a "Golden Age" -The one thing Jason wants to see from Tiger to prove that he's officially back -Tiger at Torrey -What we need to look for to know Tiger's ready to go (i.e. No long sleeves like the O linemen at Foxborough). Slight jog downhill #3 at Torrey South? -Any secret nuggets from Tiger's round with Obama? -Who benefits the most from Tiger coming back? -Picking major winners: Masters, Shinnecock, Carnoustie, Bellerive -Sobel's take on mic'd up caddies -The Freak leaderboard. Rahm, DJ or Rory? -When everyone is playing their A game, is DJ still the best? ★ Support this podcast ★

Meet Stephen Arendt - head golf pro at Kapalua Golf Plantation Course (The home of the Sentry Tournament of Champions). Stephen gave us some gems on a few PGA Tour players, why they don't change the course for the pros, travel tips and may even transform your game with these two simple instructional nuggets. More Highlights: -The biggest misconceptions about Kapalua -What you don’t know from watching on TV -Why Kapalua is one of the hardest courses out there for amateurs and one of the easiest, lowest scoring courses for the pros -Rickie vs. Danny Lee parking lot pranks -The text he saw from Jason Dufner’s agent -Why Jason Hahn chose to hang out in the pro shop each day after he played -Career fair segment where college students wrote in with ridiculous questions on how to get the best job in golf -What makes Kapalua different from every other week on the PGA Tour -What you can learn about Jordan Spieth from his range session after round 1 vs. round 2 -Why you’ll need to play Kapalua twice and why “There’s not another golf experience like it on the planet” -His teaching philosophy that will help any golfer get better -Get Butch Harmon’s book “The Pro” -The hardest thing for golf pros to teach -What you should never do when hitting balls -One thing an amateur should do to improve their game -Tips for visiting Maui and planning golf at Kapalua -Why the head pro at Kapalua says DJ’s drive on #12 shouldn’t even be in the top 10 of greatest shots ever hit. Sorry Brandel. ★ Support this podcast ★

It's easy to predict the 2018 PGA Tour season when you're lucky enough to have the world's #1 fortune teller (And his crystal ball) join the Par Train. Grab a glass, because your year's about to start off with a bang. Show Highlights: -9 bold PGA Tour predictions for 2018 season -3 things we WANT to see in 2018 -2017 stats you would've never guessed -New Year reflections -Why DJ is as intimidating as Tiger in his prime -Why golf is the most high maintenance game ever -Master Bachelor segment, celebrating the Bachelor Premiere (We pick 1 villain, 2 guys we love equally, and 1 guy who will fall apart drunk on Sunday at the Masters) -Why Brandel's take that DJ's Kapalua drive being "Greatest shot ever hit in golf history" is dead wrong (Stratt blows a gasket) -Things to expect from The Par Train crew in 2018 -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev and Stratt take a deep dive into Tiger's career and recent return to help you decide if he's really back. Spoiler alert --> he's back. Listen in for 5 reasons why Tiger is basically the new bitcoin. Show Highlights: -5 reasons why Tiger is back -The stats you wish you knew about Tiger Woods -Soundbite from our Kevin Chappell interview giving a behind the scenes look on what Tiger was doing with the golf ball 3 weeks before the Hero Challenge -Sabermetrics deep dive into his driving distance at the Hero World Challenge vs. his averages since 1997. The results may excite you... -How big of a motivator winning for his kids will be (Remember, he's never been dominant with kids or them being old enough to remember) -Top 3 favorite Tiger moments -Discuss the one weakness no one is talking about with fusion back surgery #medicaljournalists -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★