The Par Train | A Mental Golf Show

This week, Cerm's former college teammate and current +2 handicap Jay McBride hops aboard the train to share why he's getting back into competitive golf after years away from the tournament scene. Whether you're thinking about joining a men's league, playing in your club championship, entering your first tournament, or simply challenging yourself more often, this episode is for you. We dive into t...

Aaron Caraway ( @1percentgolf ) hops aboard the Train with one of the craziest swings on the internet. Even crazier? He'll probably beat you. This episode is a refreshing one. It's about playing the game your way, ignoring modern advice, and swinging your swing. If you ever get in your own way, this episode is for you.    Best GPS and Scorecard App Holding Ev Accountable Download the Grint app her...

What does Aaron Rai get about golf that most of us don't? Is Aaron Rai the most relatable major winner we've seen in years? What did Aaron Rai do better than Rory Mcilroy? What does this tell us about our own games? This and so much more in the 2026 PGA Championship Recap episode.  New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Countr...

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. Best GPS and Scorecard App Holding Ev Accountable...

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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from April. Episodes from April:  #462 - The Making of The Masters (Replay Rate) #463 - The Masters Rory Almost Lost (Again!) and What It Can Teach You About Your Own Game (Maste...

Ev flew to Scottsdale, AZ to sit down for the longest (and maybe most special) interview he's conducted in almost 10 years of co-hosting this podcast. The guest? Legendary golf course designer Bill Coore of Coore and Crenshaw. Some of his and Ben Crenshaw's courses include Bandon Trails, Sand Hills, Kapalua Plantation Course, Sand Valley, Sheep Ranch, Ozark National, Old Sandwich, Streamsong Red,...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about how there are no pictures on a scorecard. If you've ever needed the reminder that golf isn't a game of perfect, this episode's for you.  If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channe...

Ev flew to Scottsdale, AZ to sit down for the longest (and maybe most special) interview he's conducted in almost 10 years of co-hosting this podcast. The guest? Legendary golf course designer Bill Coore of Coore and Crenshaw. Some of his and Ben Crenshaw's courses include Bandon Trails, Sand Hills, Kapalua Plantation Course, Sand Valley, Sheep Ranch, Ozark National, Old Sandwich, Streamsong Red,...

Welcome to Live on Course! A brand new, experimental mini series where Ev took you in the cart with him. Shot by shot. Not only do you get to discover the one thought that may change your relationship with golf forever (and get you out of your own way), you'll also get to experience the up and down mental gymnastics required to compete and get the most out of your round. Spring Gear! The iconic Az...

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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from March. Episodes from March:  Ep. 455 - You Don't Need a Better Swing... You Need More Speed Ep. 457 - There's No Such Thing as Consistency with Dr. Bhrett McCabe (How to Bre...

Rory just won back-to-back Masters, but the real story is what every golfer can learn from his week. Evan and Matt break down the mental game lessons from Rory, Scheffler, Rose, and Cam Young — and why staying in it, hitting it and chasing it, and committing when uncomfortable are the keys to playing your best golf. Plus, a hot take on what the other majors need to change to build the kind of iden...

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 popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about embracing that golf is a rollercoaster. So why do we keep expecting a calm boat ride? If you've ever been to a Disney theme park, you'll love this episode.  If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. H...

Marty Jertson isn't your typical golf guest. He's a PING engineer with 125 patents to his name, a co-founder of the Stack System, and a man who makes cuts at major championships, outdrives the man he designs drivers for (Viktor Hovland) — then goes back to work on Monday. In this episode, Marty sits down with Ev to unpack the one concept that will change how you think about your game forever: the...

Lou Stagner is back on the Train for the first time in three years, and he brought the data. Lou, performance coach for Arccos, Princeton Golf and more, breaks down the one stat that predicts lower scores better than anything else: greens in regulation. Hit more of them, you score lower. Miss them, you shoot higher. Every single time. The problem? Everyone tells you to fix your swing. Lou tells yo...

Bringing back one Ev's most popular "coaching calls" mini-series episode where Ev brings on the players he coaches on the mental game, and they unpack their work together to help your game. Thomas Fine hops aboard the Train for the first time to detail his crazy journey. Only working with Ev for a year, his goal was to go from a 8 to a 5 index. Less than a year later, he became a 1 index. If you f...

Dr. Brhett McCabe , Sports Psychologist on the PGA Tour with 20+ wins, hops aboard the Train to help Ev unpack what he was doing wrong when he flew to see Bhrett in Alabama to fix his "yips" vs. what he's doing differently now that he's on the other side. Dr. Bhrett outlines why there's no such thing as consistency, iconic stories about coaching Cam Young before his Ryder Cup debut, Chris Gotterup...

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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from February. Episodes from February:  #449 - My Short Game Wake-Up Call (After a Lesson With the Best Coach in the World) #451 - The Commitment Hack Golfers Never Try:  Ditchin...

Dr. Sasho Mackenzie , PhD Sports Biomechanics, founder of The Stack System, hops aboard the Train to help Ev and all of you how to train on the things that matter: Speed, distance, sequencing, wedge distances, and putting. What are the myths of the downsides of gaining distance and speed? Want a new take on getting better in 2026? This may just be the episode for you.  GET FASTER Want to stop obse...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is getting back to basics. Avoiding amateur mistakes so your controllables make you feel like a pro. Ev and Cerm hope this episode helps you enjoy the ride again. If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard the Train to unpack the psychology, formula and blueprint from one of golf's greatest comebacks ever with Anthony Kim's latest victory. They compare the processes and habits you can copy with Jordan Spieth's attempted return to glory, Morikawa, Tiger and even Scottie. If you've ever felt like you lost your game (from one hole to the next, one month to the next, etc.), this e...

In this Mental Mailbag episode, we answer real questions from listeners dealing with rushing under pressure, practicing more but feeling worse, overthinking every swing, emotional inconsistency, and losing the joy of the game. If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to improve and just wanting to enjoy golf again, this one’s for you. 🎙️ In this episode: Jason (Scottsdale): How to slow your tempo...

A podcast interview that was years in the making, Brandon Carter , 2 index, Director of Marketing at Sand Valley Golf Resort and longtime friend of Ev, finally hops aboard the Train to unpack why he only plays half of his iron set. A commitment hack zero golfers have tried, for some reason, less clubs = more confidence. If golf feels more like a job than a game right now, if you're looking to neve...

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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from January. Here are the episodes from January: #443 - Replay Rate - The Art of Amnesia and Bouncing Back (A Look Back at Rory's Historic 2025 Masters Win) #445 - 8 Lessons Fro...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a game-changing episode of the Train after Ev gets a short game lesson in Orlando, FL with the best short game coach in the world -- Parker McLachlin aka the @shortgamechef , widely considered the best short game coach in the world. Ev calls it a full-on short game wake-up call, breaks down how he’d been thinking about the short game completely wrong, why so many golfers mak...