The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

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 failures, and tactics that have worked for us and you to bounce back and salvage your round. Par Train Listener Exclusives: Want 15% the best fitting performance golf apparel in the game? Tap this link bit....

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. Mike's been on the Korn Ferry Tour since 2016 and takes us through the mental battles of trying to get status on the PGA Tour, his new mindset, what he learned from Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth, and...

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 and he's HOOKED. David talks about the importance of having comfort in discomfort, how he reset when he started playing tentative, the importance of staying calm and aggressive, what Mike Trout and Albert...

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 for good and only hit 3 wood (You may be surprised by Ev and Cerm's answer). Caller 2 asks why he blows up on the back 9 after shooting great on the front. Caller 3 gives us an update on his progress fr...

"...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 tours, 250+ million streams on Spotify, and charting #1 on iTunes, is now doing the solo artist thing known as "Cal" and hopping aboard the Par Train whenever he can. When Cal isn't making music, he fires at pin...

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 lessons, routines, habits and mindsets we learned about Collin last week and apply them to the championship performance this weekend. You may not think you can hit it as good as Collin, but you sure as hell c...

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 principles that have made Collin the phenom he is today, the common mistakes most amateur golfers make, how to finally find your flow, and so so much more. You'll have to try to not get better after listening to...

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 hitting first vs. 4th, why some people swing freer with 3 teammates while others actually put more pressure on themselves. Most people think scrambles are just fun, but Ev and Cerm outline a lot of practical l...

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 the Par Train mental game hotline at ‪213-640-7606‬! Caller 1: Dylan has been playing the best golf of his life since listening to the Par Train (That means the world btw). BUT, Dylan is struggling on hol...

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 your game? This and so much more! PAR TRAIN EXCLUSIVE: Tap https://bit.ly/3myURyP and get 15% off Rhoback, the best golf apparel we've ever worn. 4-way stretch, new styles every week, and the best people be...

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. Scott's system is taking the Tour and amateur scene by storm, working with Bryson DeChambeau, Colin Morikawa, Will Zalatoris and many more. This conversation may just blow your mind and make you think diff...

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 about how and why he and Phil had to reset after 6 holes on Sunday, how to play in the wind, what it's like having your older brother as your boss, their mindset going into the US Open at Torrey to complete...

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. We dig into his game, his fears, what's worked and what hasn't, so you can take away some new tactics, habits, and attitudes to improve your game. Par Train Listener Exclusive: Want to get new golf gear t...

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 at 45? How did his patience help him beat a major killer like Brooks Koepka in 20 mph wind on Sunday? We dig into all of this and more to help any level of golf use the same mental approach that Phil used...

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, Ev and Cerm go deep on how to play with more confidence, commit to every shot, and make the most of your round even in the toughest conditions. Par Train Listener Exclusive Deal: Sick of the same old gol...

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 working on your swing only works when you work on your mind first. Dr. Joe Parent is one of my heroes, and I hope this interview is as big of a thrill for you guys as it was for us. Go to www.drjoeparen...

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 putts, and Chubba (@chubbawatson)is a 15-handicap who struggles with the driver and making a big number. We dig into why they're struggling, explore new ways to approach their game from the mental side,...

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 puzzle, why one size does not fit all, and learning feels that can actually translate to real. Want to learn more from Erika? Go to www.erikalarkin.com. Par Train Listener Exclusive: If you haven't worn a pi...

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 member of Toms Shoes, takes us through the entrepreneurial journey of disrupting the golf equipment space and how DDC is reshaping how all of us could buy drivers in the future. Go to www.dollardriverclub.co...

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 Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Jordan Spieth, and obviously Hideki Matsuyama. We break down their highs and lows, tendencies and patterns to make your mental game stronger and scores lower. Par Train Exc...

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 now and trying to make the game easier to understand while also making it pretty damn fun to watch. Want to dig in on your game? Check out Jake's stuff at www.jakehuttgolf.com or follow him on Instagram at...

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 "have fun" is terrible advice, the common mistake almost every player makes, and so much more. Want the same mental training as the best players in the world? You're in the right place. Exclusive deal for...

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. Learn how to play golf like chess, get back to being an athlete, and finally learn "how" to play one shot at a time. Exclusive Deal for Par Train Listeners Only: "The first thing I wear out of the wash." "T...

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 CEO of Member for a Day (www.memberforaday.com)hops on the Train to talk about his game-changing platform built during covid that has raised almost $1,000,000 for charity in 9 months. We talk about the ide...

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 a mental performance coach. Chris breaks down themes that separate the best players in the world from all of us. He tells a never before told story about Patrick Reed when caddying in his group in Europe...