The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

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 certain shots bother us more than others, where does embarrassment actually come from, how do we change an unproductive mental state to a more helpful one, and so so much more. If golf has recently beat you...

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 much more. This Out of Office episode goes to Sea Island, Georgia, one of golf's hot spots in the US. If you're looking for your next golf trip, Sea Island could be just the spot. Visit Sea Island at https...

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 the first time. This is a brand new mini-series where we break down how those magical rounds actually occur. Full disclosure: Evan's first round after this interview tied his best score ever so Wells' men...

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, the lessons that apply to stroke play, and even life off the course. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVES: Want to get coached by the bestselling author of Zen Golf Dr. Joe Parent and Par Train Co-Host Evan Sing...

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 from blocking out bad memories with certain shots or clubs, how to build a routine to improve your speed control on the greens, how to bounce back after making a mistake on a smart shot, and how to be more successfu...

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 for his second US Mid Am. We unpack his mindset, his course management system, why he looks up courses on google earth, and how to drop shots on your own game. PAR TRAIN LISTENER EXCLUSIVE: Performance...

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 80s. Since working on his mental game, in just the last month (!!!) Jhared has shot a 57, a 60, and won the Arizona Open. We break down everything Jhared has learned, how a fearful and tentative mindset...

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 sight at age 19, and gives us a candid and inspiring look behind the curtain for how he not only learned to live with blindness, but began to thrive as a blind golfer. Learn Jeremy's routines, mindset, and approach...

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,...