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The Par Train - A Mental Golf Show

The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide Again

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Golf game off the rails? Sick of riding the struggle bus? You've come to the right place. The Par Train helps frustrated golfers #EnjoyTheRide again, because if you can learn to smile through bad golf, you can smile through anything. The Par Train Podcast unpacks the mental game with PGA Tour Pros, best-selling authors, CEOs, sports psychologists, every day golfers, and more to make the hardest game in the world feel easy and help you finally get back on track. Welcome aboard!
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This is the first episode of the "coaching calls" mini series 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 ye…
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Pat Cermak, the 4th Cermak brother, hops aboard the Train to school us on why he left his corporate job to teach golf. A D1 player at Toledo, now giving lessons for a living, he lives and breathes the golf swing. Endless access to range balls. Working on his game more than ever. And he's now a +4 handicap. He's actually gotten BETTER the more he's …
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Mark Immelman, PGA Tour broadcaster, Author, Golf Coach, Podcast Host and brother of Masters Champion Trevor Immelman hops aboard the Train to help you master the margins. What do all the pros do that no amateurs do? Why do things become so difficult after achieving your dream? Why is the US Team so dominant in the President's Cup but not in the Ry…
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Ev and Cerm sit down to unpack their two recent scramble experiences -> One great performance and one poor performance. They dig into what led to each, how to overcome performance pressure, how to get out of your own way and so much more. **Big News: THE RHOBACK X PAR TRAIN LIMITED POLO HAS OFFICIALLY DROPPED. Tap this link for 15% off (auto applie…
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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 September. Here are the episodes from September: Ep. 340 - The Negative Effects of Not Knowing the Difference…
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Kevin Ward, PGA Teacher and Founder of the Golf Stable, hops aboard the Train to help us all get to the next level. Kevin played golf at Kansas and considered himself an "average" player with scoring average of 77. He then went to see Chuck Cook and everything changed, improving his scoring average by 5 shots, winning multiple times and being a pla…
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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, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about COMMON AMATEUR MISTAKES with soundbites from some of the greate…
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Andrew Dillon, a new listener, sent Ev and Cerm an e-mail two weeks ago about his long journey and struggle with the game. Andrew, a 30 handicap, finally started to "take the game seriously" and yet hasn't gotten better. He's left tournaments early, felt self doubt, embarrassment, and so much more. If you've ever put more into the game and gotten l…
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NFL Pro Bowler and Legendary running back Jonathan Stewart hops aboard the Train to talk about the trap of wanting progress, why rookie running backs are just like amateur golfers, the mentality of pro bowl running backs and how it applies to golf, his path to a single digit handicap, his thoughts on the Carolina Panthers QB situation and so much m…
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Trey Wingo (@wingoz), long time SportsCenter and NFL Live Anchor, hops aboard the Train to unpack the challenges of being a 9 handicap, being a feel player, practice vs. play, swing thoughts, LIV vs. PGA, Scottie Scheffler, Tom Brady as a broadcaster, NFL teams and so much more. Listen to Trey Wingo's podcast Alternative Routes here: https://wonder…
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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. Bob Rotella is from 2.5 years ago and our #1 streamed episode. Dr. Bob Rotella, the premiere sports psychologist in the world, hops aboard the Train to help you think like the be…
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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 August. Here are the episodes from August: #334 - Overcoming The Pressure of People Watching and Finally brea…
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Mini Tour Pro Otto Black hops aboard the Train after qualifying for his first major -- the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. We unpack the biggest differences between pros and amateurs, his 68-65 qualifying rounds vs. missing the cut at Pinehurst, the difference between practice and play and how even many pros don't know the difference, and so much more. **B…
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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, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about FEELING ANXIOUS AND LOST with soundbites from some of the great…
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Ev and Cerm dig into their experience as a team at Sand Valley Golf Resort. Something a lot of you may have experienced before. You're at a beautiful place, and you can't seem to get off the struggle bus. Matt's back went out. Ev's swing disappeared. They lost the first match and had an hour and a half before round two. What did they do to turn it …
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Ev, Cerm, their buddy Ryan and Brandon, record live from Sand Valley Golf Resort to break down everything you need to know about a buddies trip to Sand Valley. Mistakes, pro tips, itinerary, course rankings, food recs, and so much more. If you've ever thought about going to Sand Valley or you have a trip coming up, this episode is a must listen to …
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Joel Suggs, PGA Master Teacher, figured out a system to quantify the 3 things it takes to become a scratch golfer -- and 99% of us don't do it (including Ev). If you want your game to get better, 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…
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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 July. Here are the episodes from June: Episode 328 - How to become the Caddie Your Game Always Needed with PG…
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Alissa Kacar (@newladygolfer) unpacks what she's learned about the pressure of playing with people watching, being newer to the sport of golf, and what it took to finally break 80. If you struggle on the first tee with a small crowd, if you're dying to break 80 and can't get over the hump, this episode is for you! The Par Train Podcast is brought t…
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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, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about giving AVOIDING AMATEUR GOLF MISTAKES with soundbites from some…
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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train, maybe the most important Par Train (For Ev's sake) to unpack a crazy experiment. ZERO swing thoughts or Ev got slapped in the face with a tortilla. Ev took this same mentality to his next round and the results don't lie. If you ever struggle with playing golf swing, getting too technical on the course, stru…
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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train for the last major recap of the year to unpack Xander Schauffele's secret formula, what's different about Rory vs. Tiger, Justin Rose's fire, playing in tough conditions, and so much more to help you play the best golf of your life this year. Want to hear a 2024 Open Championship recap and learn from the bes…
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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to unpack WHY they've been playing so poorly lately. If you're struggling right now, this episode is for you. The answer for how to get back on track is here. The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Activewear aka the greatest polos, qzips, hoodies, shorts and joggers in the game. Seriously... we …
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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: Episode #321 - The Tribulations and Triumphs of a Member Guest and Lea…
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Matt Picanso, former "mini tour legend" with 50+ wins, is now a caddie on the PGA Tour for Mark Hubbard. Mark and Matt were in contention at the PGA Championship where we unpack what he learned as a caddie, as a player, and as a playing partner to Scottie Scheffler the weekend he got arrested. This episode is fun, raw, and valuable if you're only l…
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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, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about giving you THE PEP TALK WE ALL NEED with soundbites from some o…
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"This was my first lead... and this was the time I started to get nervous." Joe Cermak, Cerm's older brother, hops aboard the Train once again to celebrate and unpack his CDGA MidAm Championship. We discuss how to overcome nerves, how to win with your B game, how to think about match vs. stroke play, how course management plays a factor, what to do…
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Daniel aka @shortgameking hops aboard the Train to help you either get to a scratch or stay there for life. Daniel was a 9-10 handicap 4 years ago, and a 2.2 four months ago. He breaks down the 3 simple things he started doing differently and is now a 0.0. Stop wasting time and energy on the wrong things. Instead, listen to this episode and do thes…
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Ev and Cerm hopped aboard another Train to recap the 2024 U.S. Open Championship at Pinehurst and unpack the major differences between Rory and Bryson. What did Rory get wrong? What did Bryson get right? What can an average golfer learn from this year's U.S. Open. This and so much more in this week's episode! The Par Train Podcast is brought to you…
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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train for an emotional and powerful conversation. Grayson Murray, 2-time PGA Tour Winner and 2-time passenger on The Par Train, recently passed away. Ev and Cerm thought it was only right to reflect on what we learned from Grayson, honor his memory, and try to help those who may also be struggling. If you've ever …
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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: #315 - The Crazy Similarities, Differences, and Patterns of Scottie Sche…
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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train where Ev breaks down his member guest experience from triumphs to tears. If you've ever went into an important round feeling good, and the wheels fell off and you weren't sure why? This episode is for you to make sure that never happens again. Buckle up and get ready for the stories and lessons to get your g…
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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 PLAYING LIKE A MAJOR WINNER with soundbites from our major recaps in 2024 a…
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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to highlight a new revelation... a light bulb moment -- why we get down on ourselves at the wrong times and for the wrong reasons. This discussion outlines how to reverse this cycle and avoid the trap of self judgment with steps of what to do when you do get caught in the negative spiral. Cerm talks about ho…
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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train where they break down the 2024 PGA Championship, tournament reaction, course controversy, and unpack the patterns and pitfalls from the PGA Tour Pros at the top of the leaderboard all week. Including the 2024 PGA Champion Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler, Victor Hovland, Collin Morikaw…
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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train where Ev breaks down his latest trip to Bandon Dunes for their 25th Anniversary week, the struggle after losing a ball, the return of a big miss, a low score to finish the trip, and everything learned in between. Want to feel like you're being transported to Bandon Dunes, understand how to bounce back after …
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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: #309 - The Common Patterns of Mediocre Golf and the Blueprint for Be…
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We're watching something historic on both major pro golf tours with the simultaneous dominance of Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda. Ev and Cerm hopped aboard another Par Train to unpack their press conferences, their record setting play, their similarities, differences, routines, patterns, and mindsets that you can actually apply to your own game.…
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David Meltzer, most known for being the former CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire, hops aboard the Train to help you advance your career and become a happier human all by doing the thing you love -- playing golf. If you're needing a pick me up or a friendly remind…
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Working on swing changes? Not sure which swing thought to go with? But you've got a golf trip or event coming up, you got invited to play with a buddy or work friend, but you're not quite feeling ready to get off the range to the course? This episode is for you. Ev and Cerm are going through this themselves with their own games, and they talk throu…
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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to recap the 2024 Masters and unpack the habits and and pitfalls of Tiger Woods, Max Homa, Rory Mcilroy, Ludvig Aberg, and of course the 2x champ and world #1 Scottie Scheffler. Sad the Masters is over, and want to play golf a little more like Scottie Scheffler? This episode is for you. The Par Train Podcast…
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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: Episode #302: Mental Game Roundtable - Making the Jump From a 13 to …
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Virgil Herring, premiere coach, player, and the only PGA Professional to give a TED Talk, hops aboard the Train to help us all elevate our games. The longtime coach of Brandt Snedeker, 6 national champions, 200 college golfers, and a professional winner 14x in his own right, Virgil clearly outlines the gap between the best players and your game. Th…
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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 BECOMING A SHORT GAME MASTER, with soundbites from world renowned coaches l…
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Ev and Cerm invite former pro golfer, +4 handicap, and elite coach Keith Bennett aboard the Train to answer 10+ listener questions ranging from driver woes, swing changes, short game issues and so much more. If you're struggling in any part of your game, this episode is for you because we cover it all! Listener questions: How to best tackle the men…
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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 confi…
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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 st…
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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…
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