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#159: Break Free from Suckville with Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all spent time in suckville. There's nothing worse. The question is how do we punch our tickets and break free from suckville? Dr. Bhrett McCabe...
#158: Chipping Away - Committing in Cold Weather
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Temperatures are beginning to plummet. Our hands are starting to sting with every thin iron shot. But... rest assured. There are things we can do to p...
#157: A PhD in the Fear of Failure
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Taylor (@taylored.mindset) played D1 college golf and fell into the trap so many of us do, the fear of failure. He could barely break 80. He the...
#156: Golf Therapy - Why Golf Can Be So Damn Painful
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matthias Barker (@matthiasjbarker), one of the most popular and impactful therapists on social media today with over 2M followers, hops aboard the Tra...
#155: Out of Office - Sea Island Golf Resort
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Out of Office is a travel mini-series that breaks down bucket list golf trips so you can get the do's and don'ts on logistics, lodging, the golf cours...
#154: My Best Score Ever - Finally Breaking Par with Wells Adams
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wells Adams (@wellsadams), guest host and bartender on ABC's Bachelor in Paradise, hops aboard the Train to not only share a few Bachelor secrets but ...
#153: The Mental Side of Match Play
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Team USA winning the Ryder Cup, Par Train Hosts Ev and Cerm dig into the mental side of match play. The common mistakes we make, the...
#152: Mental Game Mailbag - Blocking Out Bad, Putting Routines, Laying Up, and First Tee Struggles
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All aboard another mental game mailbag where listeners just like you call in to get their questions answered and get better on and off the course. T...
#151: Mental Game Roundtable - Making Golf Easier
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Cermak, a +5 handicap, former pro, and college player, hops aboard the train to talk about the surprisingly simple approach to breaking a course r...
#150: Mental Game Roundtable - From the High 80s to Breaking 60
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jhared Hack (@jhackgolf) has beaten guys like Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler to win the Western Amateur. In 2018, Jhared missed 18 straight cuts on ...
#149: Breaking 80 Blind
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Poincenot (@JeremyPoincenot), World Blind Golf Champion, hops aboard the train after winning 6 national and 2 world blind golf championships in...
#148: Chipping Away - Bouncing Back After a Big Number
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even the best players in the world can make big numbers, but what makes them pros are how quickly they can bounce back. This chipping away episode div...
#147: Mental Game Roundtable - Playing Better By Doing Less
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tour Pro Mike Johnson hops aboard the Train after playing in his first major championship at Torrey Pines this year. In college, Mike set records at A...
#146: A World Series MVP Mindset with David Freese
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Freese, 2011 World Series MVP, hops aboard the Train to talk about the parallels between winning at the highest level in baseball and now with g...
#145: Mental Game Mailbag - When to Put the Driver Away, Back 9 Blow Ups, Slow Play
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome aboard to the second mental game mailbag episode where Ev and Cerm take calls from golfers just like you and help them with their mental game....
#144: Getting Out of Your Own Way and Letting it Fly with Cal Shapiro
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"...that was maybe the greatest moment we've ever had in 5 years doing this podcast." (1:04:00) Cal Shapiro, a recording artist known for his crazy r...
#143: The Mindset that Won The Open Championship
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Collin Morikawa's coach hopped aboard the train (check that episode out if you haven't listened yet!). This week, Collin makes history and...
#142: Think Like Collin Morikawa with his coach Rick Sessinghaus
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Sessinghaus (https://www.ricksessinghaus.com/) has been Collin Morikawa's coach since he was 8 years old. Rick breaks down Collin's mental makeup...
#141: Chipping Away - Play Every Round like a Scramble
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hop aboard another chipping away episode, where we go deep on one topic and find learnings you can use to elevate your game. Today we unpack scrambles...
#140: Mental Game Mailbag - The Last 4 Holes, Yips, Playing Tentative
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All aboard our first ever mental game mailbag mini-series where listeners just like you call in and get their burning questions answered. Want to call...
#139: Play Every Round like it's a U.S. Open
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What did Jon Rahm do that you can do in your game? Why did Bryson blow up on the back 9? How can you learn from the best players in the world and form...
#138: The Course Management System the Pros Use to Lower Their Scores
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Fawcett, founder of the Decade Golf System, former Tour Pro turned math genius, hops aboard the train to help us understand how to make decision...
#137: Tim Mickelson - A Championship Mindset
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Mickelson (@timmick29), caddie and brother of Phil Mickelson, hops aboard the Train to take us inside their heads during a historic 2021 PGA Champ...
#136: Mental Game Roundtable - Lower Standards = Elevated Performance
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Henry "Hank" Mette is our new intern. Hank is 24 years old and just started playing golf during Covid. He went from an 18 handicap to an 11 after prac...
#135: Phocus Like Phil
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You already know Phil Mickelson won a major at 50 years old today. You already know he made history. However, you may not know how he did it. What hel...
#134: Chipping Away - Commitment in the Toughest Conditions
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so hard to play good golf in the toughest conditions? Ever struggle to commit over a shot and swing tentatively the entire round? In another...
#133: Why Golfers Are Doing it All Backwards with Dr. Joe Parent Author of Zen Golf
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe Parent, Best-Selling Author of Zen Golf (One of my favorite books of all time), hops aboard the Train to give us all a once-in-a-lifetime mast...
#132: Mental Game Roundtable - Overcoming the Dreaded Blow Up Hole with @Groupchat_golf_memes
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sonny and Chubba Watson from the hilarious @Groupchat_golf_memes crew hopped on the Train to finally dig into their mental demons. Sonny (@officiallys...
#131: Putting Together Your Personal Puzzle
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Erika Larkin (@erikalarkingolf), the number 1 golf teacher in Virginia and best young teachers in America according to Golf Digest, hops on the train ...
#130: The Answer to Hitting More Fairways
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Mycoskie, Founder and CEO of Dollar Driver Club, hops aboard the Train to discuss the new way golfers are hitting more fairways and finally swin...
#129: 5 Learnings from the Masters to Elevate Your Game
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Monday after the Masters can be a painful reality. Luckily, we compiled 5 mental takeaways from the 2021 Masters that you can apply to your game. ...
#128: Making the Golf Swing Make More Sense
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Hutt (@jakehuttgolf) on Instagram is a PGA Professional and Golf Instructor that makes golf and our swings make more sense. Jake is one of the mo...
#127: Why "Have Fun" is Awful Advice with Sports Psychologist Bhrett McCabe
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bhrett McCabe, Sports Psychologist for WGC Match Play Champ Billy Horschel and many other top players on the PGA Tour, hops on the Train to help your ...
#126: Pre-Round Prep - The Golf Gambit
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Pre-Round Prep, a brand new mini series where we give you a little 5-8 minute snippet that you can listen to right before you play golf. T...
#125: How to Play the Most Exclusive Golf Courses in the World
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that there was a new way for you and your buddies to play the most exclusive courses in the world, with famous people, and also hel...
#124: The 5 Things Tour Pros Do that Amateurs Don’t
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Selfridge hops on the Train and may forever change the way you look at your golf game. Chris offers a unique perspective both as a premiere play...
#123: GOLF’s Subpar x Mental Game Roundtable
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Golf.com's Subpar Podcast is one of the top podcasts in the game. GOLF Subpar hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz hopped on the Train to dive deep on the...
#122: Why Golf is My Religion with Matt Ginella
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Ginella is the ultimate storyteller. From Sports Illustrated to Golf Digest to Golf Channel to documenting buddies trips all over the world. To n...
#121: Lower Your Handicap by Playing Like a Kid Again
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Hong has been recognized as one of the premier golf instructors and performance coaches in the world. The 2017-2020 Golf Digest Top Teachers in ...
#120: Mental Game Roundtable - Scoring from the Trees
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PGA Tour Mental Coach Ward Jarvis and one of his amateur players Eric Straub (+3 handicap) hop on the Train for our first player / coach mental game r...
#119: Why The Fear of Embarrassment is Holding You Back with Sports Psychologist Patrick Cohn
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned Sports Psychologist Dr. Patrick Cohn hops on the Train ready to help you take your mental game to the next level. Dr. Cohn has coached ...
#118: Rulebook Roundtable - Inside the Ropes with a PGA Tour Rules Official
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Cox, longtime rules official and tournament director on the PGA Tour, hops on the Train to help us understand why we can't get a free drop out...
#117: Aha Moments from Going Lefty with No Laying Up’s Tron Carter
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tron Carter from No Laying Up hops on the Train to deep dive on his incredible journey of being a 2 handicap as a righty and deciding to start over an...
#116: Play Golf Like a Fighter
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cosmo Alexandre II is a 7x Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion, former professional soccer player, and now a golf nut... managing to break 90 in 1...
#115: Top 5 Mental Lessons Learned in 2020
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to play your best golf in 2021? It all starts between the ears. Get a recap of the biggest lessons learned from every mental game interview in 20...
#114: Golf is Brilliantly Dumb
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Robby Berger aka Bobby Fairways from Brilliantly Dumb hops on the Train to help us all take ourselves a little less seriously and have a lot ...
#113: Mental Game Roundtable - The Neutral Mindset of a Scratch Golfer
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Weinhaus, long time friend of Par Train Hosts Ev and Cerm, is a +1 handicap thanks to a "neutral mindset". Learn how to play shots you’re uncom...
#112: Vice Golf - The Origin Story
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ingo Duellmann, Co-Founder of Vice Golf, hops on the Train to give us all an amazing look behind the curtain for a newer golf company doing things dif...
#111: Why Golfers Aren't Getting Better
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Thurm is as passionate about coaching on the PGA Tour as he is coaching amateurs like you and me. Recently named one of America's Best Young Teac...
#110: Inside the Mind of a USGA Champion
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Potter-Bobb is a two time US Mid Am Champ (2013 & 2016) and is one of the most decorated woman amateur players in Indiana golf history. We ...
#109: The Golf Equipment Disruptor
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gabe Coyne, CEO of Stix Golf, thinks golfers are paying too much for new golf equipment... kind of like Dollar Shave Club thought about Gilette Razors...
#108: What Makes DJ Great with Dottie Pepper (Bonus Episode)
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! We wanted to give you guys a special bonus episode this week with the legend Dottie Pepper who got a better front row seat to DJ's breakthro...
#107: The 2020 Masters Taught Us 3 Things
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What was our immediate reaction to a Masters in November, what does a green jacket do for Dustin Johnson's career, our reaction to Bryson DeChambeau, ...
#106: Peak Performance is a Choice with Sean Foley
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Foley (@seanfoleyperformance) is one of those names that doesn't need an introduction. He's one of the top golf coaches in the world and the form...
#105: Mental Game Roundtable - The Mindset of a Single Digit Handicap
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend Zach Greene's story is one we can all relate to. He's competitive. He wants to play well. But his handicap kept rising. We talk about how h...
#104: Playing Aggressively Conservative with Tour Pro Chris Naegel
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tour Pro Chris Naegel has been through it all. From mini-tours to Korn Ferry to beating Tiger Woods at the 2018 US Open... Chris gives priceless lesso...
#103: Jay Bilas - Don't Be Your Own Opponent
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Bilas won national championships at Duke, played in the NBA, coached under Coach K, wrote a book about toughness, practices law, and is one of the...
#102: PGA Tour Winner Adam Long on Playing Well Through the Pressure
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
PGA Tour Winner Adam Long (@Adamlong.10 on IG and @alongshot on Twitter) hops on the Train to give us all a master class in playing well through the p...
#101: How the Best in the World Train Their Brain
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Matthews, former pro golfer and Director of Pro Golf Performance at Neuropeak Pro, hops on the Train to help us understand the next level of brai...
#100: The 10 Best Lessons from 100 Interviews with the World's Best
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate our 100th episode, we went back and listened to all 99 episodes and compiled our 10 favorite soundbites and lessons from the best in the ...
#99: Bryson's Backstory and What You Can Learn from Him
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The golf media says Bryson has changed the game. But who was Bryson before he gained 30 lbs and won his first major? How does his new approach apply t...
#98: The Science Behind Getting in the Zone
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you seem to hit it well one day and terrible the next? Spoiler alert... it's not your swing. Steven Yellin, writer of "Simplicity: The Fluid Mo...
#97: The Mental Side of an Elite Short Game
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear a golfer has an amazing short game, you immediately think about their technique, their touch, and shot execution around the green. Howev...
#96: How a Luxury Golf Concierge Helps You Achieve Peak Performance
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mac Todd is the founder and CEO of Urban Golf Performance. UGP is the first of its kind in luxury golf concierge and high-end performance training. Ma...
#95: Mental Game Roundtable - Learn Your Tendencies
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mental Game Roundtable is a brand new take on the mental game. We invite people just like you to hop on the Train and talk about their struggles. We u...
#94: One Arm, Zero Handicap - Mastering Golf Against All Odds.
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Fourie was born with one arm, smokes it 260 off the tee and is a scratch golfer. Alex tells us about growing up in an orphanage 70 miles outside ...
#93: The Life of PGA Champ Collin Morikawa
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys recap 2020's first major of the year and go back in time to give you context about the PGA Champ himself, Collin Morikawa. We talk about his ...
#92: Stop Expecting Perfect with Dr. Bhrett McCabe
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe hopped on the Train to give us amateurs the priceless nuggets he teaches his PGA Tour pros like Billy Horschel, ...
#91: A Golfer Walks Into a Bar...
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Adams (@jakemadams3) is a stand-up comedian and frequent golf joke maker. Jake hopped on the Train and did something no one has ever done in 90+ ...
#90: Make More Putts
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Bettinardi of Bettinardi Golf hops on the Train to talk about how to help you make more putts, how much golfers like you would pay if they could g...
#89: Chipping Away - The Mental Game When Everything Goes Wrong
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to have a good mindset when everything is going great. What about when it all goes to shit? This episode will transform the way you mentally...
#88: The Golf Shot Heard Around the World
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You probably saw the story that went viral this past week about a guy on a mini-tour who called his shot in the 18th fairway. 130 yards. "I'm gonna ma...
#87: Learn a Perfect Swing in 60 Minutes
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Quinton is the founder of the RotarySwing.com. Chuck built his golf instruction business to beat frustration with science. He's known for having...
#86: Be Like Bryson
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Speed is like a drug. Once you taste it, you can't get enough. Michael Napoleon is the Co-Founder of SuperSpeed Golf -- the swing speed system that Br...
#85: Every Golfer Needs a Little Crack
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have back pain or stiffness? Dr. Cody Hanish (@drcody_dc) is known in the medical world as the owner and chiropractor at Combined Clinics Austra...
#84: Being Black in a White Sport
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maurice Allen is the 2018 Volvik Long Drive World Champion, 2015 & 2016 European Long Drive Tour Champion, motivational speaker and the Guinness W...
#83: Sheep Ranch - The Ultimate Escape on the Edge of the World
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Keiser and his family built golf heaven over 20 years ago. Many of you know it as Bandon Dunes. The 6th course, Sheep Ranch, opens June 1, 2020....
#82: Golf.com's Alan Shipnuck on Why Tiger was the Biggest Story in the Match 2.0
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Golf.com's Senior Writer @AlanShipnuck hops on the Train to give us his immediate reaction after the Match 2.0. He explains why Tiger was the biggest ...
#81: The Surprising Aftermath of My Return to Golf
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be really tough when you're not allowed to do something you love. A lot of us are experiencing this right now during quarantines, but something...
#80: Out of Office - Top 10 Golf Destinations to Visit Post Covid
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of going on a golf trip with your buds feels impossible right now. We're all itching to get back to normal. Therefore, the Par Train crew tho...
#79: 200K Masks in 2 Days - Rhoback’s Pivot Story
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The founders of Rhoback, the most comfortable sports apparel clothing we've ever worn, hopped back on the Train taking us behind the scenes. What is i...
#78: Erik Anders Lang on the Mental Game
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Anders Lang (@erikanderslang) hops on the Train for the second time to discuss how non-judgmental awareness can transform our golf games and our ...
#77: Brendon Todd - The Comeback Story We All Need
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Todd, PGA Tour Pro, missed 37 of 40 cuts from 2015-2018. In Fall 2019, he was the hottest player in the world winning back-to-back tournaments...
#76: Coronavirus Hitting Close to Home
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Par Train crew came together for a sobering and open conversation about their loved ones who got infected by the virus, the new world we live in, ...
#75: Couples Therapy - Happy Wife Happy Slice
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had an argument with your significant other because you play too much golf? The Par Train crew created a brand new mini-series called Couples The...
#74: The Life of Patrick “It’s a Trap” Reed
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new mini-series, Wikipedia Chronicles covers the life stories of your favorite players on the PGA Tour. This week the Par Train crew uncovers ...
#73: Dottie Pepper - What it Takes to Give Golf Fans the TV They Want
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dottie Pepper, CBS Golf Broadcaster and former legend on the LPGA Tour hops on the train for her third time. We dig into the economics of putting golf...
#72: The Voice that Golf Desperately Needs - Colt Knost
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Colt Knost recently announced his retirement from playing on the PGA Tour after a 13-year professional career. What's next? He plans to wake up every ...
#71: Going Viral One Trickshot at a Time
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Kelley, a golf trickshot sensation with over 300K followers on instagram and facebook (@holein1trickshots) hops on the Train to talk about what i...
#70: Finding Peak Mental Performance with PGA Tour Coach Ward Jarvis
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#69: Learning to See with Evan Schiller - Iconic Golf Photographer
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
#68: 2019 Trainy Awards - A PGA Tour Award Show
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 edit...
#67: Champions Tour's Scott McCarron - Calm Under Pressure
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 pla...
#66: Following Your Passion - Why We Did It and Lessons Learned
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#65: Chipping Away - Building Confidence
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#64: 82 Problems But a Tiger Still Won
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#63: Hack to Scratch in 3 years
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#62: Longer is Always Better with SuperSpeed Golf
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#61: Hustle, Crazy Growth and Living the Dream with Rhoback Founders
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...
#60: Out of Office - Sand Valley Golf Resort
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...