The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

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 easily one of the most powerful conversations we've had in the 4+ years of doing this podcast. Sean covers common mistakes Tour Pros will make this week at the Masters, how Danny Willett won the Masters, rem...

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 game podcasts and dropped his handicap from a 14 to a 9. Let me say that again. He changed nothing but his mindset and is now back to a single digit. There's no reason you can't do the same for your game...

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 us through the long journey and grind of professional golf, how to play your best on the biggest stage, the one thing that would make 5 handicaps scratch, funny stories and so much more. PROMO: Want spee...

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 a 7 handicap and avid golfer. We talked about the parallels between basketball and golf, mental toughness, lessons from Coach K, Lebron vs. Jordan and so much more. PROMO: Want more distance? It only ta...

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 Mickelson going into 18 on Sunday and win your first PGA Tour event? What's it feel like to see $1M hit your bank account? How do you play well even when you don't feel good over the ball? The one thing am...

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 Bryson DeChambeau, why we're breathing all wrong and so much more. Want peak performance? This episode is for you. Want 20% off the most stretchy, stylish and breathable golf gear? Go to https://bit.ly/3a...

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 years of knowledge in just 60 minutes. Get ready to take your game to the next level... on and off the course. For Par Train listeners only, go to https://bit.ly/3avfYMl for 20% off Rhoback aka the best...

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 copy and what should you ignore? How many majors can Bryson win? Tune in to hear these answers and so much more. Want to start hitting it farther? Use the SuperSpeed System that Bryson uses. Go to supersp...

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 powerful program that allows golfers to enter the zone.. anytime they want. His players on tour have grossed over $75M and won 5 majors. Your game may never be the same after listening to this interview....

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 mental side of the short game many people don't talk about. Of all our mental game episodes, this episode could shave 4-5 strokes off your scores the next time you play. PROMO: Get 20% off Rhoback here http...

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 in starting a world-class business, figuring out your unique path, achieving peak golf performance, and having fun in the process. . You'll leave this episode feeling inspired to become the best you that...

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 to do it too for your game. Our friend, Brandon Pevnick, was our first guest, is a 10 handicap and prepping for a member guest in two weeks at PINEHURST. This episode has the potential to transform your...

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 his mental approach that helped him become a teaching pro and a scratch player against all odds. Alex's story is an inspiration and can serve as a blueprint for us on and off the course. PROMO: Tap https...

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 to winning on the PGA Tour and more. PROMO: Tap https://bit.ly/3avfYMl and grab yourself one of the new summer polos (or face masks)at 20% off before they sell out! ★ Support this podcast ★

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 episodes we've done, this one may change your game the most. PROMO: New summer polos just dropped at rhoback.com. Grab them before they sell out. And for Par Train listeners only, tap https://bit.ly/3avfYMl f...

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 asked them the toughest golf question maybe ever asked. Stay until the end to see how they respond. PROMO: If you haven't hopped on the Rhoback train yet, what are you waiting for? Hundreds of orders keep...

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 arm lock putter and so much more. PROMO: Want to hit the ball as far as Bryson? Use the system he trains with for less than $100 at superspeedgolf.com. Especially when you enter the code PARTRAIN for 10%...

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 both a lot more fun -- even when everything goes wrong. PROMO: Go to https://bit.ly/3avfYMl for 20% off Rhoback aka the best face masks in the game. Wearing a mask is the new normal, you might as well loo...

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 just that. Will Appleby takes us through the story, the surreal feeling after, chasing his dream and stories from caddying at Bel-Air CC. PROMO: Enter the code LOVETRAIN and get 20% off face masks, polos,...

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 us get one too. Out of all the podcasts we've done, this is the one conversation that has the best chance to transform our swings and golf games. PROMO: Enter the code PARTRAIN at superspeedgolf.com for...

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 train to tell us all about their new toy. It's only $99, and your friends are probably going to start wondering how they can get a taste. PROMO: Enter the code PARTRAIN at superspeedgolf.com for 10% off. Co...

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. Crack" -- the guy with millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok. Dr. Cody talks about why golfers need more "crack" in their lives, your probability of dying on the table, why getting cracked feels so good an...

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). However, the Par Train crew and Maurice didn't talk much about his accolades on the course. Instead, Maurice gave us an honest, real, and raw look inside Maurice's experiences with racial injustice...

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 makes Sheep Ranch special, the backstory of the logo, the "oh shit" moment during Covid-19, Sand Valley, why now may be the perfect time to make the trek and so much more. PROMO: Enter the code STAYHOME f...

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 first one, what the PGA Tour could learn from today and how the Tour could look different for the rest of the year. PROMO: Only Par Train listeners get the the code STAYHOME for 20% off at rhoback.com. You...