The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

Ev and Cerm hop aboard the Train to settle an argument about tinkering -- is it helping or hurting your golf game? Are you a tinkerer or are you actually getting better at golf?   **Key Highlights from This Episode:** 🏌️‍♂️ **Dive Into the Fundamentals** Evan's sage (and occasionally frustrating) journey toward a smooth takeaway and maintaining confidence opens the door to discussing the foundatio...

Jay Bilas , College Basketball Analyst and overall sports legend, hops aboard the Train for his second ride to dig into the transformative journey (and struggles) from getting a lesson a week for an entire year.    **Key Highlights from This Episode:** - 🏀⛳️ Jay details his recent focus on defense in the world of college hoops and compares it to the strategic nature of golf. - 🍊 Hear his though...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to dig into his best round since rebuilding his swing. Ev unpacks the pressure packed stories at one of the most private clubs in Los Angeles, what his caddie forced him to focus on, and the revelation of somehow finding the zone again. If you've struggled recently, this episode should give you hope.  The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activ...

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:  #296 - Finding Your Tiger Mode with Fredrik Lindblom and Hannah Gregg #298 - Why We're In The Epidemic of Over...

Long time listener first time caller, Zach Dangos, hops aboard the Train to unpack what he changed in 2023 to go from a 13 to a 9, with little kids and limited free time. If you want to shave 4 shots off your handicap in 2024, this episode is a must listen. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seriousl...

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 KEEPING IT SIMPLE, with soundbites from Tour Pros Kelly Kraft and James Nicholas, TaylorMade's Chris Trott, Author Oliver Hor...

Ev and Cerm celebrate 300 episodes by going back to their first ever mental game podcasts, breaking down their favorite clips, and ultimately unpacking this one single revelation that changes everything for your game, life, work, and more. If this is your 300th ride on the Train or your first, this episode is a must listen. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the grea...

Rick Sessinghaus, former coach of Collin Morikawa for 18+ years, hops aboard the Train for his 4th time joined by his Flowcode colleague, SCPGA Coach of the Year, and my coach Josh Alpert LIVE from the PGA Show. Ev wanted to get to the truth of this longtime question. Is it my swing or is it mental? If you've ever wondered this yourself, this episode is for you.  The Par Train Podcast is brought t...

Teaching legend, and former pro player, Andrew Emery hops aboard the Train to talk about the 4 types of golfers, why he's seen Tour Pros cry at Q school, why we're in the epidemic of over instruction, how to go low regardless,  why swing instruction has to have a mental component to it, and so much more.  The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips,...

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:  Episode 290 - Hodinkee's Ben Clymer - The Cerazy Connection Between Watches, Golf and a "Just Happy to Be Here" M...

Pro Golfers Fredrik Lindbom and Hannah Gregg hop aboard the Train live from the PGA Show unpacking what it takes mentally to get your Tour card, what gets in your way to playing good golf, how to play well when you need it, and how to harness your own "Tiger Mode".   The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, 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 DEALING WITH ANXIETY, with soundbites from PGA Tour Sports Psychologist Bhrett McCabe and Renowned Anxiety Expert...

Two-Time PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray hops aboard the Train after winning the 2024 Sony Open to unpack how to birdie 18 to make a PGA Tour playoff, the mindset in a playoff, what he's learned through all the ups and downs, how to succeed on purpose, what WIN actually stands for, and so much more. If you've ever been on the struggle bus and wondered how to get back on track, this episode is for y...

PGA Tour Pro Kelly Kraft hops aboard the Train unpack his highs vs. lows, the importance of fundamentals, HOW to actually practice and work on fundamentals, why every golfer should wear a visor, and so much more. If you want 2024 to be the best golf of your life, this episode is for you.  The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts a...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard the Train to outline their own goals for 2024, outline the structure for you to do the same, identify common mistakes in goal setting, and debate if goals are even a good thing. If you want to play the best golf of your life in 2024, this episode is the first step.  The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts a...

Welcome aboard a brand new mini series... Monthly Recaps! 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. Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? This new mini series is for you! Here are the episodes from December:  #282 - 7 THINGS AMATEUR GOLFERS GET BACKWARDS W...

Ben Clymer , the founder of Hodinkee and Fairgame Golf , hops aboard the Train to unpack the crazy connection between watches and golf, identifies golf brands that are just like certain watch brands, what brings Ben confidence on the course like a watch does in every day life, and how Ben's mindset of "Just happy to be here" is the key to everything. If you're a watch nerd that loves golf, welcome...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, 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 NO PICTURES ON SCORECARDS, THINGS NOT BEING PRETTY, AND COLD WEATHER with soundbites College Basketball Legend Jay...

Happy new year, fellow passengers! Welcome aboard the annual tradition where Ev and Cerm dig through hours of interviews to pull out the 10 best soundbites and lessons of the year and package them up nicely for you to jump start your 2024. Want to play the best golf of your life this year? Hop aboard and enjoy the ride! Episodes featured: CERM'S PICKS 221 - MODERNIZE YOUR SHORT GAME AND MINDSET WI...

Happy holidays to all our fellow passengers! Ever hope and pray that a swing change will "be it?" Ever think you "found it" to later find out you didn't? Cerm and Ev sit down for the ultimate debate. Is it actually worth it to change your swing? Does it do more harm than good? Cerm had a recent lesson uses Ev as a sounding board if he can actually make the change. If you've ever wondered if you sh...

When James Nicholas ( @jamesnicholasgolf ) secured his DP World Tour card, The Par Train's instagram DM's were flooded with requests to get James back on the show for his second ride. Ask and you shall receive... James hops aboard the Train for another ride to break down what changed in his game from playing with no tour status, playing in Monday qualifiers, and now is a week away from securing hi...

Ev hopped on a plane and flew all the way to Birmingham, AL to sit with Dr. Bhrett McCabe in person, Sports Psychologist for Jon Rahm, Sam Burns, Brian Harman, Billy Horschel and so many more. A couple weeks before Ev spent a month in Scotland, he wondered if he had the swing yips. He wondered why he couldn't get off the struggle bus. This conversation unpacks all of it, and hopefully helps you fi...

Welcome aboard a brand new mini series... Monthly Recaps! 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. Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? This new mini series is for you! Here are the episodes from November:  #276 :  When the Worst Round of Your Life Happe...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, 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 COURSE MANAGEMENT with soundbites from the founder of the DECADE system, Mr. Golf Stat Pro himself, and a former T...

Josh Nichols ( @joshlukenichols ), host of The Mental Golf Show hops aboard The Par Train to make history! This is the first time the two biggest mental golf podcasts came together on one show to help golfers get their games back on track. Josh and Evan break down the 7 things that amateur golfers get backwards. If you've ever wondered what elite amateur and pro golfers do that you do not, this ep...