The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

Jerry Ferrara ( @jerryferrara ), commonly known as "Turtle" on the hit show Entourage, hops aboard the Train to unpack his own golf game, figure out how to overcome the blowup hole blues, discover why his strengths are his strengths and then work to eliminate his weaknesses, playing golf with DJ Khaled, the story behind the Tom Brady golf episode, and so much more. If you've ever wondered why you...

Welcome aboard a brand new mini series... Monthly Recaps! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of September. Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month? This new mini series is for you! Here are the episodes from September: #263: How to Get to a Plus Handicap in 5 years with...

Jon Sherman ( @practicalgolf ), best-selling author of the Four Foundations of Golf , hops aboard the Train for his 3rd time after playing in his first US Mid Am Championship. How did he deal with this new level of pressure? What did he have in his bag of tricks to overcome bad weather and failed expectations? If you've ever wondered how to overcome pressure in tournaments or otherwise, this episo...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about THINKING LIKE A TOUR PRO with soundbites exclusively from PGA Tour Pros. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? S...

What was different for Rory Mcilroy in the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome than Whistling Straits in 2021? What did the entire European team have that the Americans didn't? Should we play every round of golf like match play? How can you play golf like the Tour Pros in the Ryder Cup? Find out all of this and more in our 2023 Ryder Cup recap.  I finally tried the thing Rory Mcilroy and Justin Thomas Won't St...

Irene ( @irenes.entropy ) hops aboard the Train for one of the most unique and impactful conversations. Irene is a touring musician, an engineer, and someone who's dealt with intense trauma and now helping thousands of people overcome their own trauma today. She now golfs and owes her biggest breakthroughs to the this game. If you want to learn how golf can help you smile through anything, this ep...

Cerm and Ev hop aboard the Train to do a deep dive on Cerm's last two rounds, both his worst of the year. This episode serves as a blueprint for how to think through some of your bad rounds, give you the blueprint, so you can get back on track. I finally tried the thing Rory Mcilroy and Justin Thomas Won't Stop Talking About We partnered with Whoop, and I'll admit, I was skeptical at first to see...

Welcome aboard a brand new mini series... Monthly Recaps! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of August. Trying to catch up? New to the Train? This new mini series will make it easy to catch up and figure out which shows you want to dive into! Here are the episodes from August: #262: Fixing the Yips...

Douglas Brosseau, a loyal podcast listener, hops aboard the Train to talk about what he changed to go from a 14 to a 8 handicap in less than 6 months and how he won his first ever golf tournament. If you think you have to get rid of negative self talk in order to play your best golf.. you're wrong. This episode proves it. Welcome aboard! What if golfers did THIS instead of going to the range befor...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about GETTING OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following epis...

Danny Woodhead ( @teamwoody39 ), Former NFL Running Back, hops aboard the Train to give you a masterclass on taking NFL level grit to the golf course and going from a 5 handicap to a +4 handicap in 5 years. If you actually want to get better at golf, this episode is for you.  What if golfers did THIS instead of going to the range before their round? Warm up your bodies without going to the range w...

Parker McLachlin, the hottest short game coach on the PGA Tour, aka the Short Game Chef , hops aboard the Train for the second time to do a deep dive into the yips, how to fix them forever, and how to make sure you never get them. Evan and Parker not only unpack the yips themselves, but also unpack what the yips tell us about our brain, our games, and how to get out of your own way. If you've ever...

What if you could bottle up the best habits from your best rounds of golf and play better golf more often? And conversely, what if you knew exactly what you did in your bad rounds to do less often? Ev and Cerm went back and dug deep into their best and worst rounds to give you a framework to do for your own game.  What if golfers did THIS instead of going to the range before their round? Warm up y...

Welcome aboard a brand new mini series... Monthly Recaps! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of June. Trying to catch up? New to the Train? This new mini series will make it easy to catch up and figure out which shows you want to dive into! Here are the episodes from June: #256: Fix Your Big Miss w...

Ev and Cerm sit down and dig into Cerm's last two rounds where he managed to shoot +1 and -2 despite a lack of fairways and belief with the driver. If you've ever struggled with the driver, this episode is for you! The Par Train is Presented by Rhoback Activewear The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Se...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about FALLING IN LOVE WITH GOLF AGAIN. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 4 followin...

Ever wonder if your game has the right routines? What routines do scratch golfers do that a 5 or a 10 don't? If you have no routine, where should you start? Ev and Cerm received these very questions recently and decided to bring back one of their most popular guests Lou Stagner ( @LouStagner on Twitter ). A true deep dive into routines, strokes gained, habits, mistakes, and so much more... this ep...

Many of you have DMed and e-mailed the question "Do you have an episode dedicated to fixing a big miss off the tee?" Ev and Cerm decided to give you just that. Ward Jarvis (@wjarviscoaching), Mental Performance Coach on the PGA Tour of Brendon Todd, Jimmy Walker, and others hops aboard the Train for his 4th ride to break down how he helped Brendon Todd and others deal with the same issue you deal...

How can you relate to the 2023 Open Champion Brian Harman? Besides his height (5'7"), you'd probably think your game has nothing in common with a major champion. Think again. There are a ton of things Brian Harman taught us this week en route to his first major championship that you can apply to your game. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips,...

Ev and Cerm break down the 5 surprising keys to Ev's round of +1 over par. If you've ever struggled with your golf game, this episode is for you. Struggle can feel forever, but confidence is never that far behind. This episode proves it. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seriously... we can't take t...

Welcome aboard a brand new mini series... Monthly Recaps! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of June. Trying to catch up? New to the Train? This new mini series will make it easy to catch up and figure out which shows you want to dive into! Here are the episodes from June: #249: Minuscule Things Th...

Brandon, a 10 handicap and loyal listener DMed us on instagram this week about how he hit rock bottom after shooting 101. He couldn't get out of his own way. Despite playing golf for 20 years, he feels lost and considering quitting the game. Ev and Cerm immediately asked him to come on the show to unpack this round and help him get back on track. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about SWINGING YOUR SWING. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 4 following episodes: 170 - ST...

What's the difference between a good round and a not so good round? What can you do to decrease the number disappointing rounds to ones you're proud of? How can you get the most out of every round? Ev and Cerm dive into this topic and uncover some recent light bulb moments that can you help you shoot your best rounds even when you're not feeling at your peak. The Par Train Podcast is brought to yo...

Jared Steger (@CoachSteegs), former pro golfer turned coach, hops aboard the Train for one of Ev and Cerm's favorite interviews in almost 7 years. Jared talks about how to punch back when golf punches you in the face, how mental controls the physical, the dichotomy of internal pressure and self belief, and the seemingly minuscule things that actually make a world of difference for your game. The P...