The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

Sick of the blow-up holes? Wonder why you keep making double bogeys even though you're trying not to? Ev went 20 years with making 2-4 doubles every round. The last 3 rounds, he only had ONE. The next round, he made four. This episode, this deep dive, unpacks why, the patterns and how you can finally get off the double train.  IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT GPS AND SCORING Download the Grint app here , follo...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about getting back to SIMPLE. If over complicating things is a struggle for you, play this on the way to your next round! If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today ! Join o...

If you think golf is hard, wait until you hear Merrill Hoge's story. The former NFL running back has overcome nearly every obstacle imaginable—career-ending injuries, cancer, open-heart surgery, and more—all while living by one simple mantra: Find A Way. This conversation isn't about football. It's about resilience, perspective, and the mindset every golfer needs when things don't go according to...

Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 5-7 minute clip of every episode from May. Episodes from May:  #468 - Why the World's Best Golf Courses Feel Different with Architect Bill Coore (Part 2) #470 - Is the PGA Championship the Worst Major? (PGA Cham...

Wyndham Clark wins his second U.S. Open Championship, but what does this mean for you and your game? Can you learn how to harness the art of competition and learn how to fight when the round gets tough? What is confidence vs. what is resilience? Is the chase of confidence hurting us long-term? What about a me against the world mentality? If you want to learn how to get your best out of the round w...

What was the U.S. Open like when it started in the early 1900s? How did it become golf's toughest test? Why do the best players win the US Open but one win wonders win PGA's? Ev and Cerm go through the making of the U.S. Open, debate their favorite majors, break down Oakmont CC, winner history and so much more to get you ready for the 2025 U.S. Open Championship. Want to get more grit and resilien...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about learning patience. If patience is a struggle for you, play this on the way to your next round! If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today ! Join our weekly Train of Th...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to chip away and dig deep at Ev's recent "LIVE ON COURSE" podcast. And what they didn't expect to happen was to find multiple golden nuggets, priceless lessons about course management and how not to compound mistakes. If you're sick of making double bogeys and big numbers, this episode will change your game (not an exaggeration).  Best GPS and Scorecard App...

This week, Cerm's former college teammate and current +2 handicap Jay McBride hops aboard the train to share why he's getting back into competitive golf after years away from the tournament scene. Whether you're thinking about joining a men's league, playing in your club championship, entering your first tournament, or simply challenging yourself more often, this episode is for you. We dive into t...

Aaron Caraway ( @1percentgolf ) hops aboard the Train with one of the craziest swings on the internet. Even crazier? He'll probably beat you. This episode is a refreshing one. It's about playing the game your way, ignoring modern advice, and swinging your swing. If you ever get in your own way, this episode is for you.    Best GPS and Scorecard App Holding Ev Accountable Download the Grint app her...

What does Aaron Rai get about golf that most of us don't? Is Aaron Rai the most relatable major winner we've seen in years? What did Aaron Rai do better than Rory Mcilroy? What does this tell us about our own games? This and so much more in the 2026 PGA Championship Recap episode.  New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Countr...

Did you know the PGA Championship started as match play? Did you know it was originally frowned upon to play golf for money and turn professional? Why is the PGA Championship the least favorite major? What would change that? Is the Wanamaker the best trophy in golf? All of this and more from the origins and untold story behind the PGA Championship. Best GPS and Scorecard App Holding Ev Accountable...

Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 5-7 minute clip of every episode from April. Episodes from April:  #462 - The Making of The Masters (Replay Rate) #463 - The Masters Rory Almost Lost (Again!) and What It Can Teach You About Your Own Game (Maste...

Ev flew to Scottsdale, AZ to sit down for the longest (and maybe most special) interview he's conducted in almost 10 years of co-hosting this podcast. The guest? Legendary golf course designer Bill Coore of Coore and Crenshaw. Some of his and Ben Crenshaw's courses include Bandon Trails, Sand Hills, Kapalua Plantation Course, Sand Valley, Sheep Ranch, Ozark National, Old Sandwich, Streamsong Red,...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about how there are no pictures on a scorecard. If you've ever needed the reminder that golf isn't a game of perfect, this episode's for you.  If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channe...

Ev flew to Scottsdale, AZ to sit down for the longest (and maybe most special) interview he's conducted in almost 10 years of co-hosting this podcast. The guest? Legendary golf course designer Bill Coore of Coore and Crenshaw. Some of his and Ben Crenshaw's courses include Bandon Trails, Sand Hills, Kapalua Plantation Course, Sand Valley, Sheep Ranch, Ozark National, Old Sandwich, Streamsong Red,...

Welcome to Live on Course! A brand new, experimental mini series where Ev took you in the cart with him. Shot by shot. Not only do you get to discover the one thought that may change your relationship with golf forever (and get you out of your own way), you'll also get to experience the up and down mental gymnastics required to compete and get the most out of your round. Spring Gear! The iconic Az...

Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 5-7 minute clip of every episode from March. Episodes from March:  Ep. 455 - You Don't Need a Better Swing... You Need More Speed Ep. 457 - There's No Such Thing as Consistency with Dr. Bhrett McCabe (How to Bre...

Rory just won back-to-back Masters, but the real story is what every golfer can learn from his week. Evan and Matt break down the mental game lessons from Rory, Scheffler, Rose, and Cam Young — and why staying in it, hitting it and chasing it, and committing when uncomfortable are the keys to playing your best golf. Plus, a hot take on what the other majors need to change to build the kind of iden...

Did you know The Masters wasn't an immediate success? Did you know Augusta National barely survived the Great Depression? How did the green jacket come to be? Why do they call it Amen Corner? Who was Bobby Jones right-hand man that may be more responsible for the Masters than Bobby Jones himself? Ev and Cerm open the archives for a different episode in spirit of the Masters' return. They dive deep...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about embracing that golf is a rollercoaster. So why do we keep expecting a calm boat ride? If you've ever been to a Disney theme park, you'll love this episode.  If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. H...

Marty Jertson isn't your typical golf guest. He's a PING engineer with 125 patents to his name, a co-founder of the Stack System, and a man who makes cuts at major championships, outdrives the man he designs drivers for (Viktor Hovland) — then goes back to work on Monday. In this episode, Marty sits down with Ev to unpack the one concept that will change how you think about your game forever: the...

Lou Stagner is back on the Train for the first time in three years, and he brought the data. Lou, performance coach for Arccos, Princeton Golf and more, breaks down the one stat that predicts lower scores better than anything else: greens in regulation. Hit more of them, you score lower. Miss them, you shoot higher. Every single time. The problem? Everyone tells you to fix your swing. Lou tells yo...

Bringing back one Ev's most popular "coaching calls" mini-series episode where Ev brings on the players he coaches on the mental game, and they unpack their work together to help your game. Thomas Fine hops aboard the Train for the first time to detail his crazy journey. Only working with Ev for a year, his goal was to go from a 8 to a 5 index. Less than a year later, he became a 1 index. If you f...

Dr. Brhett McCabe , Sports Psychologist on the PGA Tour with 20+ wins, hops aboard the Train to help Ev unpack what he was doing wrong when he flew to see Bhrett in Alabama to fix his "yips" vs. what he's doing differently now that he's on the other side. Dr. Bhrett outlines why there's no such thing as consistency, iconic stories about coaching Cam Young before his Ryder Cup debut, Chris Gotterup...