The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

A rare Monday podcast release after Rory wins the 3-hole aggregate playoff at The 2025 Players Championship... unpacks maybe Rory's most "relatable" win. Rory did two essential keys to win his second Players Championship that every golfer can learn from. Want to play better under pressure or learn how to recover after a bad shot? This episode is for you.  The viral mental performance shot Magic Mi...

We've all spent time in suckville. There's nothing worse. The question is how do we punch our tickets and break free from suckville? Dr. Bhrett McCabe (@drbhrettmccabe), Sports Psychologist on the PGA Tour for Jon Rahm, Billy Horschel, Sam Burns and many more hops aboard the train for his 3rd time and gives us the roadmap to not just find our best, but more importantly get it done even when we don...

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 February. Here are the episodes from February: #372 - A Golf Odyssey:  Rediscovering the Game's Spirit and Rekindling Your Love For It #374 - Rory McIlroy's Se...

Ev met Karol Priscilla at an event recently and talked about her putting issues. She calls herself 3 putt Karol, has had 40 putts in a round, and expects to miss every putt she walks up to. Ev knew just the guy to call. The best-selling author of Zen Golf , Zen Putting , and How to Make Every Putt , Dr. Joe Parent hops aboard the Train for the first-of-its-kind episode. This 4 person coaching call...

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 2 following episodes: 342 - Dr. Bob Rotella 144 - Cal Shapiro If you like the podcast,...

Josh Alpert, California Coaching Professional 2024 Hall of Famer, and 2023 SCPA Coach of the Year, (and Ev's coach) hops aboard the Train to unpack the 20 years of mistakes Ev has made that many golfers probably make as well. Listen to this episode so you don't make the same mistakes! Want to treat yourself or a loved one with the most comfortable shoes (that also happen to make golf shoes?) Tap t...

Gary Christian notably became a PGA Tour rookie at 40, making him one of the oldest true rookies in modern PGA Tour history. During his rookie year in 2012, he made the FedEx Cup Playoffs and was paired with Tiger Woods at The Barclays. Gary takes us through what finally got him over the hump from the mini-tours to the PGA Tour (hint: It wasn't his swing). If you want your golf game to age like a...

Ev and Cerm unpack Rory's secret new formula, which seems to be producing a new Rory. What did he do and say differently at the AT&T Pro Am at Pebble Beach? How does TGL factor in? How is Rory emulating Scottie Scheffler? What did Rory change about his approach that you can steal for your game? Want to play better golf in 2025? This episode is for you.  Want to treat yourself or a loved one wi...

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 January. Here are the episodes from January:  #366 - 8 Lessons from 2024 that Will Revolutionize Your Golf Game in 2025 #367 - Weathering the Storm - How to Bo...

Oliver Horovitz , author of An American Caddie at St. Andrews and esteemed travel writer, hops aboard the Train for his 4th ride to take Ev through his latest adventures:   Bolivia to meet La Paz Golf Club’s Indigenous female groundskeepers, the cholitas, who live below the poverty line but play golf every Monday Japan to play Park Golf (A mix of mini golf, regular golf, and croquet) with 95-year-...

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 on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about SWINGING YOUR SWING. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 4 following episodes: 170 - ST...

Introducing a new mini-series called Replay Rate. When we take our most streamed episodes from years ago and replay them for a much-needed refresher. This episode is with Lou Stagner (@LouStagner on Twitter), the Data Lead at Arccos Golf and Assistant Coach at Princeton Golf. Lou breaks down all the crazy stats he sees from golfers like us vs. the best players in the world. This conversation will...

Jeg Coughlin III , Co-Host of the I Can Fly Podcast with former PGA Tour Pro Morgan Hoffman, has interviewed some of the best performers of all time with athletes like Rory Mcilroy, Jack Nicklaus, Aaron Rodgers, Lance Armstrong, Luke Donald, Rickie Fowler, and so many more. Jeg and Ev unpack what they all (and psychedelics) have in common, how vulnerability can help performance, and so much more. ...

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 December. Here are the episodes from December:  #359 - The Scariest Day of My Life:  Becoming a Dad and 7 Life (and golf) Lessons I'll Never Forget #361 - Chip...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a mental game roundtable about the nightmare start: 1. First round in 3 months 2. Playing a bucket list course 3. Shanking it on the range before the round 4. Windy, tough conditions Cerm talks through how he weathered the storm and bounced back. If you've ever had a nightmare start, this episode is for you. What if your golf glove could actually be your secret weapon and he...

Ev and Cerm sat down to share their picks for the 8 most important lessons from interviews in 2024 to revolutionize your golf game in 2025. Want to dive back into the featured episodes? See the list below. Here's to your best golf in 2025! Episodes Featured: 293 - PGA Tour Pro (and visor guy) Kelly Kraft - Go Back to Basics 296 - Finding Your "Tiger Mode" with Fredrik Lindblom and Hannah Gregg 298...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about MAKING 2025 YOUR BEST YEAR OF GOLF with soundbites from the following popular episodes: 299 - Is It My Swing or Is It Mental...

Welcome to a brand new mini series called "Off the Course" where the best experts in the world help arm you with the tools to enjoy the ride off the course. Of course, we're all more than just golfers. We're bosses, employees, husbands, wives, friends, dads, moms, and more. Don't worry... these concepts can help your golf game too (Ev mentions this at the end of this episode). Joseph Nguyen, NYT B...

Travis Trace , Tour Pro, hops aboard the Train after making the biggest 15 footer of his life no less than a week ago. Travis had never made it passed second stage of Korn Ferry Q school until this year. So Ev and Cerm dug deep with him to help you turn the tide of whatever you struggle with -- one certain hole, down the stretch after a good front 9, tournaments, etc. Travis walks us through his p...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another podcast to review their 2024 goals, identify their mistakes, own up to their excuses, and identify how to set the right kind of goals in 2025 so you can do the same. 2025 is the year of the breakthrough, and this podcast is just the start! Have someone in your life that loves The Par Train and/or just needs some words of encouragement? Someone with a big event or tou...

Ev and Cerm embark on a heated debate on whether golf simulators are helping or hurting your golf game. Listen to both sides of the debate and decide what side you're on! Early Black Friday Rhoback activewear sale alert! Tap this link here for 20% off before the holidays. Hurry before your sizes sell out!  Want the perfect holiday gift? Go with Olukai slippers, sneakers or golf shoes. Tap this lin...

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 November. Here are the episodes from November:  #353 - Coaching Calls -  From an 8 to a 1 Handicap By Crafting a Game Plan Without Swing Overhauls #355 - Unlea...

Welcome aboard an emotional, and unusual episode of The Par Train Podcast. Co-host, Ev, became a dad two weeks ago -- the most joyous day of his life but also the scariest. Ev recounts his traumatic experience and unpacks 7 things he learned when panic set in. This episode is for all of the Dads out there that reached out to Ev having similar stories and felt like they had no one they could talk t...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about FIXING AMATEUR GOLF MISTAKES with soundbites from our listeners calling in with questions, Sports Psychologist Dr. Bob Winter...

Introducing a new mini series called Replay Rate. When we take our most streamed episodes from years ago and replay them for a much needed refresher. This episode with Dr. Joe Parent, author of best selling book Zen Golf (among many others), and famous for being the only mental coach to coach the #1 player on the PGA Tour and LPGA Tours with Vijay Singh and Cristie Kerr. Dr. Joe will challenge eve...