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#174: Mental Game Mailbag - Breaking 80, Bad Breaks on Good Shots, Being a Shorter Hitter from 2022-02-21T05:18:47
Welcome aboard another installment of the popular Mental Game Mailbag series where Par Train listeners send in questions, and Ev and Cerm unpack each one live on the air.
This episode's 3...
#173: Your Free Appointment with the Confidence Doctor from 2022-02-13T18:25:43
Dr. Bob Winters (@dr.bobwinters), internationally acclaimed Sports Psychologist and known as "The Confidence Doctor" hops aboard the Train to help you become more confident. We talk about his confi...
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#172: Bob Rotella - Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot from 2022-02-06T23:59:42
Dr. Bob Rotella, the premiere sports psychologist in the world, hops aboard the Train to help you think like the best players in the world (Like Rory McIlroy and Lebron James -- who he coaches). Bo...
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#171: Mental Game Roundtable - Trying to Stop the Bleeding from 2022-01-30T21:36:13
LIVE from the PGA Show... Ev, Cerm, and Intern Hank play 18 holes together for the first time in Orlando at the Ritz Carlton (Where the PNC Championship is played) and break down personal breakthro...
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#170: Finding Your Authentic Swing with Steven Pressfield Author of Legend of Bagger Vance from 2022-01-23T18:33:17
Steven Pressfield (@steven_pressfield on IG), one of the most prolific authors in the world, hops aboard the Train to unpack timeless wisdom from his famous book the Legend of Bagger Vance. We disc...
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#169: Think Like an 11 year old 4x World Golf Champion from 2022-01-16T21:48:46
Bento Assis (@bentoassisgolf), 4x Kids World Golf Champion at only 11 years old (What?!) hops board the Train to help us all play like a kid again. He talks about his mindfulness training, playing ...
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#168: Enjoying Golf & Travel No Matter How Bad You Play from 2022-01-10T02:29:45
New York Times Best-Selling Author Tom Coyne (@coynewriter) hops aboard the Train to help us avoid the common golf travel trap... ruining a great day because of bad golf. Tom takes us through what ...
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#167: 8 Simple Patterns You Can Replicate to Play Your Best Golf in 2022 from 2022-01-03T05:52:48
After interviewing 50+ of the best minds in golf in 2021, Ev and Cerm have hand picked the 8 best patterns and soundbites that you can replicate to play your best golf in 2022. This episode is a pe...
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#166: Let Anxiety Fuel Your Performance with Dr. Kevin Chapman from 2021-12-26T20:14:51
Dr. Kevin Chapman (@drkchap on twitter), one of the top minds in managing anxiety and sports mental performance, hops aboard the Train to give you a masterclass in how to regulate your emotions no ...
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#165: How to Play Dangerously Good in the Biggest Moments from 2021-12-19T21:31:36
You probably know Ollie Osborne (@_ollieosborne_) from his crazy run and runner up finish in the 2020 US Amateur at Bandon Dunes. Ollie is still in college (graduating from SMU in Spring 2022), but...
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#164: Hindsight Bias - The Path to Scratch from 2021-12-13T02:44:54
We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience (John Dewey). Evan and Matt double down on this do a bit of reflection on their own golfing journey, what's worked, what hasn...
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#163: How Your Personality Type Impacts Your Golf Game from 2021-12-05T23:55
Kiel Alderink (@mental_golf_type), one of Golf Digest's top instructors under the age of 40, hops aboard the Train to talk about personality types and how your personality is impacting your golf ga...
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#162: Whip Your Body and Swing Into Shape from 2021-11-29T03:18:41
Jeff Pelizzaro (@18strongjeff & @18strong), one of Golf Digest’s Top 50 Golf Fitness Professionals, Founder of 18Strong Golf Fitness Company, hops aboard the Train to give us all a crash course on ...
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#161: Get Coached Like a Major Winner from 2021-11-22T03:07
Ward Jarvis (www.wardjarvis.com), mental performance coach on the PGA Tour unpacks what he's working on with Brendon Todd (Multiple winner on Tour), Jimmy Walker (PGA Champ), Lucas Glover (US Open ...
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#160: Mental Game Roundtable - From Breaking Clubs to Breaking 80 from 2021-11-14T18:08:28
Joey Bommarito, 13 handicap, hops aboard the Train to talk about how he went from breaking 6-irons (and sometimes 56 degrees) to breaking 80. If you've ever struggled with frustration on the course...
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#159: Break Free from Suckville with Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe from 2021-11-07T17:43:50
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 (@drbhrettmccabe), Sports Psychologist on the ...
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#158: Chipping Away - Committing in Cold Weather from 2021-10-31T19:16:35
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 play better in the colder weather. Stay warm out...
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#157: A PhD in the Fear of Failure from 2021-10-25T02:03:48
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 then went to D3 and found more than his golf game....
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#156: Golf Therapy - Why Golf Can Be So Damn Painful from 2021-10-17T19:17:20
Matthias Barker (@matthiasjbarker), one of the most popular and impactful therapists on social media today with over 2M followers, hops aboard the Train to give us all some golf therapy. Why do cer...
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#155: Out of Office - Sea Island Golf Resort from 2021-10-11T03:30:21
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 courses, the things to do outside of golf, and so mu...
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#154: My Best Score Ever - Finally Breaking Par with Wells Adams from 2021-10-03T20:29:14
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 more importantly tell us how he broke par for t...
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#153: The Mental Side of Match Play from 2021-09-27T01:28:20
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 challenges good match play players overcome, t...
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#152: Mental Game Mailbag - Blocking Out Bad, Putting Routines, Laying Up, and First Tee Struggles from 2021-09-19T21:05:53
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.
This week's mailbag covers everything fr...
#151: Mental Game Roundtable - Making Golf Easier from 2021-09-13T03:59:24
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 record and how he followed that up by qualifying...
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#150: Mental Game Roundtable - From the High 80s to Breaking 60 from 2021-09-05T18:26:52
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 the Korn Ferry Tour, posting scores in the high...
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#149: Breaking 80 Blind from 2021-08-30T03:17:52
Jeremy Poincenot (@JeremyPoincenot), World Blind Golf Champion, hops aboard the train after winning 6 national and 2 world blind golf championships in the last 8 years.
Jeremy lost his si...
#148: Chipping Away - Bouncing Back After a Big Number from 2021-08-22T22:06:41
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 dives into some success stories, some personal fai...
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#147: Mental Game Roundtable - Playing Better By Doing Less from 2021-08-16T06:37:41
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 Auburn, with the 2nd most wins in school history...
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#146: A World Series MVP Mindset with David Freese from 2021-08-08T18:31:27
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 golf. David is 7 months in to his golf journey a...
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#145: Mental Game Mailbag - When to Put the Driver Away, Back 9 Blow Ups, Slow Play from 2021-08-02T02:45:43
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. Caller 1 asks if he should put the driver away...
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#144: Getting Out of Your Own Way and Letting it Fly with Cal Shapiro from 2021-07-26T06:08:50
"...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 run with Timeflies, 8+ years of sold out...
#143: The Mindset that Won The Open Championship from 2021-07-19T02:52:03
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 wins The Open. Ev and Cerm break down the less...
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#142: Think Like Collin Morikawa with his coach Rick Sessinghaus from 2021-07-12T05:07:54
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 to help you apply the same habits and principl...
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#141: Chipping Away - Play Every Round like a Scramble from 2021-07-04T18:57:53
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. We talk through the difference between hittin...
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#140: Mental Game Mailbag - The Last 4 Holes, Yips, Playing Tentative from 2021-06-27T13:07:48
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 in for the next one? Leave us a voicemail at t...
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#139: Play Every Round like it's a U.S. Open from 2021-06-21T05:09:47
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 a new and improved "U.S. Open Mindset" for you...
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#138: The Course Management System the Pros Use to Lower Their Scores from 2021-06-13T23:55:58
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 decisions on the course easier and more data-driven. Sc...
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#137: Tim Mickelson - A Championship Mindset from 2021-06-07T03:02:11
Tim Mickelson (@timmick29), caddie and brother of Phil Mickelson, hops aboard the Train to take us inside their heads during a historic 2021 PGA Championship victory at Kiawah Island. Tim talks abo...
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#136: Mental Game Roundtable - Lower Standards = Elevate Performance from 2021-05-31T02:01:17
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 practicing the things we talk about on this show. W...
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#136: Mental Game Roundtable - Lower Standards = Elevated Performance from 2021-05-31T02:01:17
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 practicing the things we talk about on this show. W...
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#135: Phocus Like Phil from 2021-05-24T01:53:28
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 helped him focus better now at 50 years old than a...
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#134: Chipping Away - Commitment in the Toughest Conditions from 2021-05-16T19:23:08
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 installment of our chipping away mini-series, ...
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#133: Why Golfers Are Doing it All Backwards with Dr. Joe Parent Author of Zen Golf from 2021-05-09T17:37:47
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 masterclass on the mental game. Joe talks about how...
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#132: Mental Game Roundtable - Overcoming the Dreaded Blow Up Hole with @Groupchat_golf_memes from 2021-05-02T21:10:05
Sonny and Chubba Watson from the hilarious @Groupchat_golf_memes crew hopped on the Train to finally dig into their mental demons. Sonny (@officiallysonny) is a 2-handicap who struggles with short ...
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#131: Putting Together Your Personal Puzzle from 2021-04-25T15:50:01
Erika Larkin (@erikalarkingolf), the number 1 golf teacher in Virginia and best young teachers in America according to Golf Digest, hops on the train to help us finally understand our personal puzz...
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#130: The Answer to Hitting More Fairways from 2021-04-18T22:13:13
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 swing free off the tee. Tyler, also a founding memb...
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#129: 5 Learnings from the Masters to Elevate Your Game from 2021-04-12T03:39:44
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. We discuss Justin Rose, Will Zalatoris, Xander ...
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#128: Making the Golf Swing Make More Sense from 2021-04-05T04:40:03
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 most popular instructors on the internet right no...
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#127: Why "Have Fun" is Awful Advice with Sports Psychologist Bhrett McCabe from 2021-03-28T18:09:37
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 mental game. We talk about telling players to "...
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#126: Pre-Round Prep - The Golf Gambit from 2021-03-21T23:02:35
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. Today's Pre-Round Prep is the Golf's Gambit. Lea...
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#125: How to Play the Most Exclusive Golf Courses in the World from 2021-03-14T20:02:05
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 help people in need? Eric Sedransk, Founder and CE...
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#124: The 5 Things Tour Pros Do that Amateurs Don’t from 2021-03-08T01:17:25
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 player, a current caddie on the European Tour, and ...
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#123: GOLF’s Subpar x Mental Game Roundtable from 2021-02-28T17:42:13
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 mental game roundtable. Colt and Drew reveal w...
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#122: Why Golf is My Religion with Matt Ginella from 2021-02-21T15:18:08
Matt Ginella is the ultimate storyteller. From Sports Illustrated to Golf Digest to Golf Channel to documenting buddies trips all over the world. To now, the co-creator of FirePitCollective.com and...
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#121: Lower Your Handicap by Playing Like a Kid Again from 2021-02-14T20:46:58
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 NY and known for his masterful work with junior...
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#120: Mental Game Roundtable - Scoring from the Trees from 2021-02-07T18:31:19
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 roundtable. We discuss game-changing habits and ...
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#119: Why The Fear of Embarrassment is Holding You Back with Sports Psychologist Patrick Cohn from 2021-01-31T22:22:20
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 hundreds of athletes in all sports including pa...
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#118: Rulebook Roundtable - Inside the Ropes with a PGA Tour Rules Official from 2021-01-24T22:23:26
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 of a divot in the middle of the fairway, why J...
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#117: Aha Moments from Going Lefty with No Laying Up’s Tron Carter from 2021-01-17T22:30:22
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 and try to break 80 as a lefty in one year. There...
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#116: Play Golf Like a Fighter from 2021-01-10T19:59:16
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 18 months. Cosmo hops on the Train to talk about...
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#115: Top 5 Mental Lessons Learned in 2020 from 2021-01-03T22:37:30
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 2020 and know what to focus on for an amazing 202...
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#114: Golf is Brilliantly Dumb from 2020-12-27T18:59:51
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 more fun on the course. Bob talks about playing...
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#113: Mental Game Roundtable - The Neutral Mindset of a Scratch Golfer from 2020-12-20T19:52:25
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 uncomfortable with, what’s holding back 7-10 handicap ...
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#112: Vice Golf - The Origin Story from 2020-12-13T15:12:35
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 differently. How did two lawyers take an idea for ...
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#111: Why Golfers Aren't Getting Better from 2020-12-07T00:22:59
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 Teachers by Golf Digest, Jake matches his data-driv...
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#110: Inside the Mind of a USGA Champion from 2020-11-30T02:23:18
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 talk to Julia about why she may be a better...
#109: The Golf Equipment Disruptor from 2020-11-23T04:36:43
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. We question if we've been buying clubs all wr...
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#108: What Makes DJ Great with Dottie Pepper (Bonus Episode) from 2020-11-18T01:19:01
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 breakthrough Masters victory than maybe anyone. Dottie t...
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#107: The 2020 Masters Taught Us 3 Things from 2020-11-15T22:39:26
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, Tiger, DJ vs. Phil, DJ's mental toughness, and ...
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#106: Peak Performance is a Choice with Sean Foley from 2020-11-08T20:55:41
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 former coach of Tiger Woods. This interview is easi...
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#105: Mental Game Roundtable - The Mindset of a Single Digit Handicap from 2020-11-01T19:51:07
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 he started applying the lessons from our mental ...
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#104: Playing Aggressively Conservative with Tour Pro Chris Naegel from 2020-10-25T20:53:33
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 lessons that could transform your game. Chris takes ...
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#103: Jay Bilas - Don't Be Your Own Opponent from 2020-10-18T16:07:42
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 best broadcasters in sports today. Jay is also...
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#102: PGA Tour Winner Adam Long on Playing Well Through the Pressure from 2020-10-11T19:19:47
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 pressure. What's it like being tied with Phil Mi...
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#101: How the Best in the World Train Their Brain from 2020-10-04T19:12:43
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 brain performance. We learn about their work with B...
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#100: The 10 Best Lessons from 100 Interviews with the World's Best from 2020-09-28T03:10:32
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 world. The best part of this episode is you get...
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#99: Bryson's Backstory and What You Can Learn from Him from 2020-09-21T03:58:22
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 to the amateur golfer? What should you try and c...
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#98: The Science Behind Getting in the Zone from 2020-09-13T20:11:41
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 Motion Factor Golf Program" teaches a simple and ...
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#97: The Mental Side of an Elite Short Game from 2020-09-06T19:36:28
When you hear a golfer has an amazing short game, you immediately think about their technique, their touch, and shot execution around the green. However, just like the long game, there's a huge men...
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#96: How a Luxury Golf Concierge Helps You Achieve Peak Performance from 2020-08-30T18:43:06
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. Mac hops on the Train to give you a crash course ...
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#95: Mental Game Roundtable - Learn Your Tendencies from 2020-08-23T18:58:15
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 unpack their mental tendencies so you can learn ...
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#94: One Arm, Zero Handicap - Mastering Golf Against All Odds. from 2020-08-16T21:41:18
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 of Chernobyl, overcoming adversity and reveals ...
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#93: The Life of PGA Champ Collin Morikawa from 2020-08-10T16:37:37
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 amateur career, his mental approach, his keys t...
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#92: Stop Expecting Perfect with Dr. Bhrett McCabe from 2020-08-03T01:50:01
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, Brian Harman and so many more. Of all the episo...
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#91: A Golfer Walks Into a Bar... from 2020-07-28T05:19:23
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+ episodes. He knocked on a stranger's door and a...
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#90: Make More Putts from 2020-07-20T00:54:30
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 guarantee no 3-putts, the story behind Kuchar's ...
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#89: Chipping Away - The Mental Game When Everything Goes Wrong from 2020-07-12T23:17:15
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 approach golf and life with the goal to make b...
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#88: The Golf Shot Heard Around the World from 2020-07-06T01:59:47
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 make it, banks open," he said. And then he did ju...
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#87: Learn a Perfect Swing in 60 Minutes from 2020-06-28T18:20:13
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 the perfect swing and he's here to help all of...
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#86: Be Like Bryson from 2020-06-22T01:33:31
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 Bryson DeChambeau uses. Michael hopped on the tra...
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#85: Every Golfer Needs a Little Crack from 2020-06-15T04:50:39
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 Australia. However, others know him as "Dr. C...
#84: Being Black in a White Sport from 2020-06-08T01:28:22
Maurice Allen is the 2018 Volvik Long Drive World Champion, 2015 & 2016 European Long Drive Tour Champion, motivational speaker and the Guinness World Record holder for fastest ball speed (211 mph)...
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#83: Sheep Ranch - The Ultimate Escape on the Edge of the World from 2020-06-01T03:05:54
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. Chris hopped on the train to talk about what m...
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#82: Golf.com's Alan Shipnuck on Why Tiger was the Biggest Story in the Match 2.0 from 2020-05-25T02:00:47
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 story of the day, why the Match 2.0 beat the fi...
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#81: The Surprising Aftermath of My Return to Golf from 2020-05-18T04:33:52
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 happened that I didn't quite expect after hitt...
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#80: Out of Office - Top 10 Golf Destinations to Visit Post Covid from 2020-05-04T02:32:22
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 thought this was the perfect time to reflect back ...
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#79: 200K Masks in 2 Days - Rhoback’s Pivot Story from 2020-04-20T02:06:45
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 it like to run a small business during a global ...
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#78: Erik Anders Lang on the Mental Game from 2020-04-13T00:46:58
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 overall happiness in life as well.
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#77: Brendon Todd - The Comeback Story We All Need from 2020-04-06T01:25:16
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 and leading the FedEx Cup points race.
#76: Coronavirus Hitting Close to Home from 2020-03-23T04:36:24
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, how to make the most of life at home, the chang...
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#75: Couples Therapy - Happy Wife Happy Slice from 2020-03-09T04:51:53
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 Therapy to help couples talk these issues out and ...
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#74: The Life of Patrick “It’s a Trap” Reed from 2020-03-02T05:22:11
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 the controversial past of Patrick Reed.
#73: Dottie Pepper - What it Takes to Give Golf Fans the TV They Want from 2020-02-24T04:57:35
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 on TV aka 18+ NFL games at once, the common mi...
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#72: The Voice that Golf Desperately Needs - Colt Knost from 2020-02-17T04:38:32
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 golf fan asleep on their couch on Sunday aftern...
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#71: Going Viral One Trickshot at a Time from 2020-02-03T04:13:22
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 tri...
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#70: Finding Peak Mental Performance with PGA Tour Coach Ward Jarvis from 2020-01-20T05:16:57
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 Fal...
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#69: Learning to See with Evan Schiller - Iconic Golf Photographer from 2020-01-06T05:32:44
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 ...
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#68: 2019 Trainy Awards - A PGA Tour Award Show from 2019-12-23T07:11:03
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 th...
#67: Champions Tour's Scott McCarron - Calm Under Pressure from 2019-12-09T01:39:59
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 ...
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#66: Following Your Passion - Why We Did It and Lessons Learned from 2019-11-25T06:07:23
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 p...
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#65: Chipping Away - Building Confidence from 2019-11-11T05:29:06
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.
#64: 82 Problems But a Tiger Still Won from 2019-10-28T04:47:07
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 ...
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#63: Hack to Scratch in 3 years from 2019-10-14T04:31:23
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’ co...
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#62: Longer is Always Better with SuperSpeed Golf from 2019-09-30T05:32:09
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...
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#61: Hustle, Crazy Growth and Living the Dream with Rhoback Founders from 2019-09-16T04:15:12
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. pat...
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#60: Out of Office - Sand Valley Golf Resort from 2019-09-02T05:10:11
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 Gol...
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#59: Going Deep with NFL Quarterback Bryce Petty from 2019-08-19T05:11:51
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.
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#58: Chipping Away - Overcoming Fear from 2019-08-05T08:02:25
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 w...
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#57: The 2019 Majors and All Their Glory (Or lack thereof) from 2019-07-22T03:57:20
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 interrupt...
#56: The Mad Men of Golf from 2019-07-08T03:16:38
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...
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#55: Chipping Away - The Mental Game from 2019-06-24T08:25:23
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 golfer...
#54: The Fine Line Between Insanity and Entrepreneurship with Barney Adams from 2019-06-10T05:12:18
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 o...
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#53: The Life of Brooks "Smash" Koepka from 2019-05-27T05:45:41
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 Broo...
#52: George Gankas - The Hottest Teacher in Golf from 2019-05-13T00:17:32
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:...
#51: The Unwritten Codes of Life, People and Golf with Oliver Horovitz from 2019-05-05T23:38:57
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...
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#50: Chipping Away - The Tiger Effect from 2019-04-22T06:01:20
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...
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#49: Masters Nuggets with Dottie Pepper from 2019-04-07T23:33:20
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 fact...
#48: The Life of Rory "Back Door" McIlroy from 2019-03-24T20:20:02
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. Embra...
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#47: Chipping Away - The Golf Addiction Epidemic from 2019-03-10T23:31:13
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 peo...
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#46: Finding Your Passion with Keith Bank from 2019-02-25T05:10:26
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 c...
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#45: The Funniest Guy in Golf @PGAMEMES from 2019-01-28T07:04:55
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 be...
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#44: The Trainy Awards - 2018 PGA Tour Award Show from 2018-12-24T00:25:56
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...
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#43: Dottie Pepper - CBS Golf from 2018-11-05T06:24:36
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 t...
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#42: Seamus Golf - Authenticity is Everything from 2018-10-16T13:04:21
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...
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#41: Tiger's Historic Comeback and the Ryder Cup Impact from 2018-09-25T17:30:33
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 s...
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#40: 2018 Ryder Cup Selection Show from 2018-08-28T05:59:59
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 eve...
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#39: Making the PGA Championship the Major We All Deserve from 2018-08-07T07:39:58
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...
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#38: Colt Knost - Mayor of the PGA Tour from 2018-07-22T22:35:29
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...
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#37: A Claret Jug Extravaganza from 2018-07-17T10:14:17
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.
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#36: The Real Big Cat from 2018-07-08T21:45:01
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.
#35: The Family Behind Bandon Dunes and Golf Heavens Everywhere from 2018-06-19T03:39:48
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 li...
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#34: Shane Bacon talks Shinnecock Hills from 2018-06-10T22:40:34
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 ...
#33: Becoming a Nation’s First Professional Female Golfer from 2018-05-21T00:51:14
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 Docu...
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#32: Jason Sobel's "Not the 5th Major" Preview and Early 2018 Review from 2018-05-07T17:58:04
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 ...
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#31: Erik Anders Lang - Most Interesting Man in Golf? from 2018-04-23T05:25:38
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 insight...
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#30: Brandel Chamblee - The Greatest Masters of All Time is Here from 2018-04-02T02:32:25
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.
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-Why thi...
#29: Keith Mitchell - Why the PGA Tour Needs Walk Up Music from 2018-03-19T01:35:20
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, b...
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#28: The Life of Phil "Figjam" Mickelson from 2018-03-12T04:34:13
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 ...
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#27: Scott Langley - The Next Big Lefty on the PGA Tour from 2018-02-26T00:14:07
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”...
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#26: The “WMO Model” and a Pool Party at Rae’s Creek from 2018-02-08T23:10:05
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...
#25: ESPN’s Jason Sobel - Tiger Locker Room Talk from 2018-01-25T05:02:14
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...
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#24: The PGA Tour Course You Have to Play Before You Die from 2018-01-22T07:14:36
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 th...
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#23: 9 Bold PGA Tour Predictions with World’s #1 Fortune Teller and His Crystal Ball. from 2018-01-11T07:30:49
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 st...
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#22: 5 Reasons Why Tiger is the New Bitcoin from 2017-12-11T17:46:06
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 bitc...
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#21: Kevin Chappell from 2017-11-27T03:54:50
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...
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#20: The Trainy Awards - 2017 PGA Tour Award Show from 2017-11-10T17:35:35
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 K...
#19: Cup Talk - Why Phil is the World's Biggest Butt Slap Locker Room Guy (PGA Tour Golf Podcast) from 2017-09-21T19:35:31
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.”
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#18: Michael Fabiano - NFL Network Fantasy Analyst, Jim Nantz, Golfer (PGA Tour Golf Podcast) from 2017-09-02T01:14
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...
#17: Meet Mike Johnson - Being on Tour with Your Boys (PGA Tour Golf Podcast) from 2017-08-19T16:21:14
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 cad...
#16: A PGA Championship Preview Unlike Any Other {PGA Tour Golf Podcast) from 2017-08-09T16:27:16
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 s...
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#15: Jason Sobel - ESPN Senior Golf Writer (PGA Tour Golf Podcast) from 2017-07-27T18:03:39
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 doe...
#14: Your British Open Champ Will Be... (PGA Tour Golf Podcast) from 2017-07-12T16:36:50
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...
#13: The 2017 US Open Winner Is... (PGA Tour Golf Podcast) from 2017-06-14T07:08:19
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 segmen...
#12 : How to Play Augusta National from 2017-04-10T16:57:41
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 o...
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#11: Masters Bets and Banter from 2017-04-05T14:06:03
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 a...
#10: How ESPN Covers the Masters from 2017-04-04T16:09:33
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
-...
#9: Sam Bettinardi from 2017-04-01T06:27:59
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 Came...
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#8: The Voice of TaylorMade from 2017-03-13T04:50:36
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 ...
#7: Old Tom Morris's 2017 Picks from 2017-01-25T08:07:38
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:
#6: The Most Interesting Caddie in the World - Oliver Horovitz from 2016-10-30T18:59:35
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...
#5: USA Win and a Farewell to the King from 2016-10-06T19:45:45
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 new...
#4: Championship Chatter + Mike & Mike from 2016-09-22T05:25:28
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
#3: Party at Rio, Trump and cart girl, Neverland caddies, FedEx Cup Smiles from 2016-08-23T16:38:01
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 girlfr...
#2: 2016 PGA Championship Preview and Tiger from 2016-07-26T16:25:05
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
-Mus...
#1: 2016 Open Championship Preview from 2016-07-13T07:36:51
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 sta...