The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

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 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of June. Here are the episodes from June: #397 - Be the Host Not the Hero with Chris Harrison #399 - Chipping Away - Managing Expectations & Nerves for Dummie...

Long-time listener and 1.9 handicapper John hops aboard the Train to share one of the most unforgettable stories in this podcast's 8+ year history. Matched up with another Par Train listener he’d never met, John started his round with sky-high hopes — only to card a 10 on the second hole, one he usually birdies. Defeated and ready to mentally check out, John’s playing partner said something that c...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round.  Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: Ep. 159 - Break Free from Suckville with Dr. Bhrett McCabe Ep. 204 - Become Less Trash at Golf with Roger Steele...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to ask a very tough question. Are we all hoping and praying for a breakthrough in our games? Is this a mistake? What should you do instead? This and other aha moments from their two low rounds of the year.  Want to be the biggest hit at your next party or day out at the park or beach? Bucket Golf Game is the excitement of golf mixed with the ease of yard ga...

Hop aboard a bit of a different kind of episode where Ev dives into his second passion outside of golf -- watches with Ben Cook of @benswatches. Ben and Ev unpack confidence, self worth, how watches can help both (and golf), what to do when you barely play golf but still want to get better and so much more. Watch curious? Obsessed with watches? Or want to learn from two guys who have struggled wit...

Welcome aboard another major recap where Ev and Cerm unpack the principles, processes and patterns from the 2025 U.S. Open Champ J.J. Spaun. Ev and Cerm dive into what Scottie and Rory got wrong, and what being a grinder actually means. How does a player bounce back? How do you actually do it? This and so much more to help you embrace grit and grinding over glamour. Want to be the biggest hit at y...

*Bonus Episode to Celebrate 400 episodes!* 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 Champ...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard for another chipping away episode where they both dig into their latest rounds (both first couple rounds of the year), and talk about a real, relatable, and step-by-step tactics to manage nerves and expectations to get real results. Ev breaks down his round at Riviera Country Club and talks about what he did differently to stripe one off the first tee (after being announced...

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 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of May. Here are the episodes from May: #391 - Delusional Confidence and How to Harness it with the DOD King aka Carter Smith #393 - From the Archives - The Untol...

Chris Harrison , former host of the Bachelor and 7 handicap, hops aboard the Train to help you become the host on and off the golf course. Chris might be the most confident 7 handicap we've ever interviewed (Ev and Cerm unpack why), discuss lessons he learned from Jason Day and Jon Rahm, the similarities and differences between playing Augusta National, The Old Course (last week), the AT&T Pro...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round.  Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: Ep. 102 - Adam Long on Playing Well Through Pressure Ep. 77 - Brendon Todd - The comeback Story We All Need Ep....

Rick Sessinghaus, longtime swing and mental coach of Collin Morikiawa, hops aboard the Train for his 4th time to help you master and manage your state. Ev and Cerm unpack what he's learned most from Morikawa that applies to all golfers, how Rick's become a better coach after coaching coaches, and so much more. Sick of sticky and gross sunscreen with terrible chemicals? Sick of sunburns and crazy t...

Scottie Scheffler makes history once again with his 3rd major championship at Quail Hollow. But what did Scottie do that we can match in our games? What was the hidden key to his win that no one else is talking about. Hear why he didn't "dominate" the field despite winning by 5 shots. For anyone who gets off to rough starts or doesn't have their A game very often, this podcast is for you.   Want t...

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. Sick of sticky and gross sunscreen with terrible...

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 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of April. Here are the episodes from April: #385 - From the Archives - The Making of the Masters #387 - The Art of Amnesia - Rory McIlroy's 2025 Masters Win (2025...

Carter Smith, aka the DOD King on Instagram and youtube, has risen to internet fame from his uncanny ability to carry the golf ball 300+ yards by hitting a driver off the deck. Carter wants to be the first person to make the PGA Tour without using tees, and frequently talks about this idea of delusional confidence. Ev and Cerm show the golf world a different, untold side of the DOD King by talking...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round.  Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #127 - Why "Have Fun: is Awful Advice with Sports Psychologist Bhrett McCabe #133 - Why Golfers Are Doing It All...

Scott Fawcett, founder of Decade Golf, hopped aboard the Train back in 2021, and Ev and Cerm thought we all needed a refresher. One of our most popular episodes, the Decade course management system is one of the fastest ways to lower your handicap (and increase your enjoyment) without changing your swing. Enjoy! Ev had been lying to himself for 25 years thinking he needing to spend over $25,000 on...

Gabby Herzig won lottery. Literally and figuratively. She was selected in the media lottery to play Augusta National Golf Club a day after Rory McIlroy made history. She wrote about the full round here , but also unpacked it with Ev and Cerm today with the lens of helping you make the most out of your next bucket list golf experience.  Ev had been lying to himself for 25 years thinking he needing...

Wow. Just wow. Ev and Cerm hit record just minutes after Rory made history. In this special episode, they break down what happened, why it matters, and how we can all learn to master the art of amnesia when it comes to our mistakes—while holding on tight to the memory of our best shots. This one hits different. The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm an...

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 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of March. Here are the episodes from March: #378 - Coaching Calls - The 3 Putt Cure and the Secret to Making Everything with Dr. Joe Parent and Karol Priscilla  #...

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 brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset before your next big round, range session, or whatever you're on your way to. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #248 - Play Big Like Wyndham Clark #311 - Play Golf in a Bubble Lik...

Jim Venetos ( @jimvenetosgolf ) hops aboard the Train to help Ev, Cerm, and all of you learn that maybe the modern golf swing isn't the best way to play golf well. Maybe there's a reason handicaps haven't lowered in 50+ years and Tour Pros haven't gotten better (perhaps even gotten worse?). This episode of the Par Train will challenge the status quo and was a refreshing conversation that may be th...

Debbie O'Connell , Award Winning LPGA Professional and Founder of Golf Positive hops aboard the Train to unpack and solve the round killer -- tentative swings. If you've ever stepped into a shot feeling tentative, this episode is for you. The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a subscription) with code TRAIN20 at www.magicmi...