The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide

Ev and Cerm hop aboard an emergency pod after Ev's most important round (maybe ever). He went with his own, natural swing. He rolled it inside. He played like an athlete. And something changed... forever. If you're an overthinking, a tinkerer, struggling right now or just want to feel fired up after listening to a game changing round... this ep is for you!

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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 November.

Here are the episodes from November:

#430 - Replay Rate - A World Series MVP Mindset with David Freese

#432 - Chipping Away - The Tinker Trap

#433 - This One Though Exercise Makes it 10x Easier to Break 100, 90, 80, 70, 

#434 - Origin Stories - Going Back to Where Your Love of t...

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. Hope this helps you enjoy the ride!

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Fresh off her win at the 2025 TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Mina Harigae returns to the Par Train to share one of the most relatable journeys in golf. She’s lived it all: losing her LPGA Tour card, rebuilding her belief, nearly winning the U.S. Women’s Open, feeling the weight of expectations at Pebble… and finally breaking through on her home turf. Mina breaks down the exact mindsets and habits that took her from her lowest point to the best golf of her life, including:

Ev and Cerm are back aboard for episode 2 of our new mini-series, Origin Stories, where we dive into the backstories that shaped our love for this beautiful, crazy game. This week, it’s all about Ev.

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Ev and Cerm hop aboard a special new mini series called Origin Stories where they deep dive into each other's backstory with this beautiful, crazy game. This week is all about Cerm. What it was like growing up in a family with 3 brothers, all of which got D1 college scholarships. What does he regret? How did he get introduced to the game? What was his greatest golf memory? Low point? What does he wish he still did today that he did back then? Top 5 favorite courses he's ever played, favorite pro golfer growing up, least favorite golfer, etc. This...

Jhared Hack, pro golfer, hops aboard the Train for a second time to help us unpack how he's playing the best golf of his life (and he's shot a 57 and a 60 before in the matter of two weeks). He challenged us to think differently about every golf shot with a simple question. If you want to break 100, 90, 80, 70 more often or even for the first time, this episode is for you.

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Ev and Cerm hop aboard a hilarious Train where they unpack the end of the year learnings, recent struggles, aha moments, and bonehead mistakes that all lead to one main question -- is tinkering a trap? Are we getting better or just messing around. If you're thinking about what you need to work on going into the offseason, this episode is for you. 

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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 October.

Here are the episodes from October:

#424 - Why Goal Setting is Getting In Your Way (According to a +5 Handicap)

#426 - The Untold Theory Why Golfers Aren't Getting Better

#427 - Replay Rate - How to Make Every Putt with Dr. Joe Parent of Zen Golf

#428 - The Game-Changing...

In honor of the 2025 World Series ending in dramatic fashion last night, Ev wanted to bring back his favorite interview of all time. Hometown hero, 2011 World Series MVP, and now golfer... David Freese. David hops aboard the Train to talk about the parallels between being down in the count with 2 strikes and the series on the line and staring down a narrow fairway, the importance of having comfort in discomfort, how he reset when he started playing tentative, the importance of staying calm and aggressive, what Mike Trout and Albert Pujols do different than the rest, and so much...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling short form insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Hope this helps you enjoy the ride!

If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!

As always, thanks for hopping aboard! 

Gary Wheeler, long-time passenger on the Train, sent Ev a message about how nervous he was for the chance to win his 3rd straight club championship. He had no idea where the ball was going, and didn't know what to do. Ev sent him a podcast to listen to about "wanting it too much" and to use his "lack of form" as permission to remove expectations. Gary ended up WINNING his 3rd straight senior club championship. Before listening to the Par Train, he never won anything. Now he's won 3 club championships and a member member! If you want to...

Welcome to another episode of the Replay Rate mini series where we take our most popular episodes from years ago and bump them to the top of the podcast feed because who doesn't need a good refresher? Dr. Joe Parent (@drjoeparent | www.zengolf.com), best-selling author of Zen Golf hops aboard the Train for his second time by popular demand. But this time, doc is here to help you with your putting. Want to take off the pressure on the greens? Want to get out of your own way and stop 3 putting? This episode is for you.

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Ev recently played a round with a better takeaway (less inside), the positions were hitting the marks, and the ball striking was worse than ever. And then Ev had an epiphany—a new theory as to why, when golfers make positive changes in their swing, it never sticks. To unpack and pressure test this theory, Ev asked Keith Bennett, top 100 golf coach and +2 handicap, to hop aboard the podcast for a second time and talk this out. They also do a deep dive on WHY an inside takeaway can be so damaging. If you've ever changed your swing but st...

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 September.

Here are the episodes from September:

#418 - The Dentist Who Made The U.S. Open:  Turning Regret into Rocket Fuel

#420 - The Myth of Mastery - Why Scratch Golfers Hurt as Much as You Do. 

#421 - Wait... Raise Expectations AND Play Aggressive?! (A Kind of Ryder up Preview.)

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Jack Courington, +5 handicap, and former college teammate at Missouri State with co-host Cerm, hops aboard the Train to unpack how he's playing the best golf of his life today without practicing vs. college when he practiced every day. Jack digs into why goal-setting is getting in your way, and so much more. Want to learn from a +5 how to lower your own handicap? This episode is for you.

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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:

#271 - The Weight of Tournament Pressure and How to Overcome It with Jon Sherman

#286 - Tour Pro James Nicholas Gives A Masterclass on Playing Well When It Matters Most

#326 - Overcoming nerves to win at any level of competitive golf (i.e. m...

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a Ryder Cup recap to unpack the differences between the Americans on Fri/Sat vs. Sun and what the Europeans do that the Americans don't. How to deal with pressure, what to do when everything is going wrong, and so much more. If you want to play better golf under pressure, this episode is for you.

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Want to surprise your favorite lady in your life (which includes yourself) the best new legging and top sets in the game? Our friends at Rhoback just nailed this new line with...

Chadd Slutzky and John Ramsey, one of the best amateur fourball teams in the United States (with 15+ wins across the country among the two of them), hop aboard the Train for an unconventional and endlessly entertaining conversation. Ev and Cerm dig into how they get the best out of their game when it "matters" most, why they raise their expectations, why they play aggressive no matter what, how they lost to a one player team, how to translate this to golf trips, member guests, or even a weekend nassau that you really want to win. Want to know what...

Ev (An 8 index) always assumed that someone like Cerm (A scratch and D1 college player) never fully understood his level of frustration. Cerm never "lost" his swing and ability to hit the ball from one day to the next. This episode unpacks this idea, stories, and latest rounds that break this myth of mastery and frustration. If you assume no one experiences your level of frustration, this episode will help you stop putting so much pressure on yourself and get you back on track.

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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:

Ep. #411 - Making Every Round Feel Like It's Your Last (Cerm's First Bandon Experience)

Ep. #413 - Over Trying - Golf's Most Common Curse (Ev's Poor Performance at Sand Valley Ryder Cup)

Ep. #414 - The Blueprint for Breeding D1 Golfers (That...

One of the best interviews on the Par Train in 9 years... Matt Vogt hops aboard the Train to talk about his crazy journey from quitting D1 golf, to his own dental practice, to getting back into the game, winning 5+ tournaments in 2025, and qualifying for the U.S. Open at Oakmont. If you've ever thought about quitting, wanted to get more comfortable in high-pressure situations, and just up your performance -- this episode is for you. 

Riding the struggle bus? Get one-on-one mental coaching from Ev here!

Want to snag our new Par Train hats be...

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:

#274 - Becoming Passionate Over the Mundane with Sean Foley

#299 - Is It My Swing or Is It Mental With PGA Tour Coach Rick Sessinghaus and SCPGA Coach of the Year Josh Alpert

#383 - Why Golfers Haven't Improved in 50 Years And How You F...

This is the second installment of the "coaching calls" mini series where Ev brings on the players he coaches on the mental game, and they unpack what helped them break through so you can do the same. Lisa Thomasco hops aboard the Train for the first time to detail her crazy journey. Only working with Ev for four months, her handicap plummeted from a 15 to a 10, she won a four ball match at her club, played great in the club championship and finally broke 80! If you feel like you have no plan and blindly hoping your game gets better...

Jon Sherman, best-selling author of the 4 Foundations of Golf, hopped aboard the Train back in 2022, and Ev and Cerm thought we all needed a refresher. One of our most popular episodes, the simple breakdown of expectation management, strategy, practice (avoiding zombie range sessions) and a sharp mental game is the surefire way to eliminate double bogeys forever --> the #1 one way to lower your handicap. If you need a back-to-basics master class to get your game back on track, this episode is for you.

The most common thing I saw at Sand Valley Golf Resort? Rhoback polos...

Jon Reese, longtime childhood coach of all 4 Cermak brothers (that all played D1 golf) as well as hundreds other D1 players, hops aboard the Train for a full circle and mind-blowing discussion. Jon unpacks the system he's used for decades that helps golfers become practitioners, not technicians --> in other words, Jon's about teaching golfers how to PLAY golf, not find a perfect swing. If you're stuck and wondering how to actually get good at this game, this is the back-to-basics, no BS conversation you need right now. 

Finally realizing that staying hydrated is a good idea? W...

Ever try too hard on the golf course? Feel like you're playing well, expecting to ride the good feels and shoot a low score but the opposite happens? Ev felt the same way going into his Ryder Cup trip as a first-time captain at Sand Valley Golf Resort, but it didn't exactly go to plan on singles match play day. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. 

The most common thing I saw at Sand Valley Golf Resort? Rhoback polos! Go to https://bit.ly/3myURyP and get yourself 20% off for some new spring Rhoback g...

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 July:

Episode 405 - Mental Game Roundtable - Doing the IMPOSSIBLE After Making a 10

Episode 407 - From the Archives - The Iconic History of the Open Championship

Episode 408 - The Dominant Mindset of Scottie Scheffler (2025 Open Championship Recap)

Episode 409...

What would you do differently if the next round of golf was your last? Would you walk differently? Would you swing differently? Would you react differently? Cerm had his first Bandon experience, and Ev and Cerm unpack it all in a way that will make you fall in love with the game all over again. So it begs the question -- are you enjoying the walk enough?

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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. 275 - Playing Golf in Scotland for a Month

Ep. 276 - When the Worst Round of Your Life Happens at Golf Mecca

Ep. 388 - My Round at Augusta with Gabby Herzig

Ep. 399 - Chipping Away - Managing Expectations & Nerves for D...

Stanford psychiatrist Dr. David Spiegel, one of the most published and respected experts in the field of hypnotherapy, hops aboard the Train to unpack the practical applications of hypnosis for golfers. Is it as crazy as it seems? What is hypnosis? How's it different than mindfulness or meditation? Rory and Tiger have been known to use hypnosis to achieve peak performance. Dr. Spiegel explains how and illustrates how you can do the same. Dr. Spiegel co-founded self-hypnosis app, Reveri (promo code and link below) to introduce its clinically backed power to the masses. If you've ever wondered if there's...

What truly is the difference between Scottie Scheffler and everyone else? Is Scottie like Tiger or Jack? How can the average golfer be more like Scottie without the elite ball striking? This and so much more. Ev and Cerm hop aboard another major recap to help you enjoy the ride again.

Ev had been lying to himself for 25 years thinking he needing to spend over $25,000 on a home simulator. Instead, he bought a net and a mat for $250 off amazon with the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO launch monitor for $699 and he's been BLOWN AWAY. Go to https...

Ever wonder how the Open Championship got started in the 1800s? Curious what golf was like then? Did you know the "Champion Golfer of the Year" (the winner of the Open) took home a BELT instead of the claret jug? What are the courses in the Open Rota? When did Royal Portrush get added back in? What does the open teach us about our own games? Is the Open better than the Masters? All of this and so much more in another "from the archives" mini series for the majors this year. Ev and Cerm hope this helps add...

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 Dummies (Exhibit A:  Riviera Country Club)

#400 - From the Archives - The Grit, Glory and Chaos of U.S. Open History

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 completely changed the course of the day. What followed turned a nightmare hole into a round they'll remember forever. If you’ve ever made a big number and felt like your day was over — t...

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

Ep. 104 - Playing Aggressively Conservative with Chris Naegel

If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard t...

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 games. Bucket Golf Game is a game that scratch golfers to beginners to 3 year olds all love. I...

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 with self worth but finding their way on the other side? This episode is for you.
 
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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 your next party or day out at the park or beach? Bucket Golf Game is the excitement of golf mixed with the...

*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 Championship. Want to get more grit and resilience in your game -- this episode is also for you.

Sick...

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 in front of a crowd) and wasn't nervous. If you've ever nodded your head to the importance of managing expectations, but weren't really sure how to... this episode is for...

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 Untold History Behind the PGA Championship

#394 - How to Win with Your B Game Like Scottie Scheffler (2025 PGA Championship...

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 Am at Pebble, the celebrity tournament in Tahoe and so much more. This episode is as entertaining as it is educational. If you want more confidence and a new way to think...

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. 67 - Scott McCarron - Calm Under Pressure

Ep. 27 - Scott Langley - the Next Big Lefty on The PGA T...

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.

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Are...

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 to feel sharp and get more calm energy with the new Magic Mind mental performance shots? Try the new MAXX shot for more of...

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 chemicals? Sick of sunburns and crazy tanlines after hours on the golf course? Get 20% off the viral sunscreen Oars and Alps here with the code TRAIN: https...

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 Masters Recap)

#388 - My Round at Augusta National with Gabby Herzig - A Blueprint for Your Next Bucket List Golf...

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 about doubt, failure, and how to harness delusional confidence despite everything that gets in the way. Way to feel more confident? This episode is for you.  Duration: 01:10:04

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 Backwards with Dr. Joe Parent

#214 - Mental Game Mailbag with Dr. Bob Winters

#342 - Dr. Bob Rotella on How to Make Y...

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 a home simulator. Instead, he bought a net and a mat for $250 off amazon with the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO launch monitor for $699 and he's been BLOWN AWAY. Go to...

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 to spend over $25,000 on a home simulator. Instead, he bought a net and a mat for $250 off amazon with the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO launch monitor f...

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 and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a subscription) with code TRAIN20 at www.magicmind.com/partrain

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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:

#378 - Coaching Calls - The 3 Putt Cure and the Secret to Making Everything with Dr. Joe Parent and Karol Priscilla 

#380 - Replay Rate - Break Free from Suckville with Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe

#381 - The Two Things Rory Did a...

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 into the history and end on their favorite Masters memories and unpack what the everyday golfer can learn from Bobby Jones.

The Masters is just around...

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 Like 2x Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler (2024 Masters Recap)

#318 - Stay in Your Lane Like Xander Schauffele (2024 PGA Championship Recap)

#381 - The...

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 the thing you've been waiting for. 

The Masters is just around the corner! Snag some of the iconic Azalea collection from our friends at Rhoback. Tap this link f...

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.magicmind.com/partrain

What if your golf glove could actually be your secret weapon and help your focus? Tap this link and get a new Par Train...

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 Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a subscription) with code TRAIN20 at www.magicmind.com/partrain

The Masters is just a...

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't have it. Break free from suckville today! Bhrett's new book "Break Free from Suckville": https://www.bhrettmccabe.com/books

Want to treat yourself or a...

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 Secret New Formula (...that you can steal!)

#375 - The Oldest PGA Tour Rookie in History Proves You Can Get Better W...

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 gave Karol a putting epiphany and will help every Par Train passenger make every putt and cure their 3 putts. 

Want a glove that can not only i...

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

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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!

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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 fine wine, this episode is for you.

Here's Gary's new book (Evan bought it before the interview was done).

What...

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. 

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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 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 Bounce Back from a Nightmare Warm Up

#369 - What Psychedelics, Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus Have in Common With Jeg Coughlin III

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:
 

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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 - STEVEN PRESSFIELD
154 - WELLS ADAMS
210 - LAUREN CUPP
203 - MARK MULDER

If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard...

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 be just what you need before your next round of golf... tempered expectations. And Lou will prove it!

What if your golf glove could actually be your secret weapon...

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. 

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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 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 - Chipping Away - Are Golf Simulators Helping or Hurting Your Game? 

# 362 - No Regrets, Just Results:  Goal-Setting the Right Way for 2025

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.

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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 - Why We're in the Epidemic of Over Instruction and How to STILL Go Low with Andrew Emery

313 - 6 Powerful...

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 | Coach Rich Sessinghaus and Coach Josh Alpert

294 - PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray - How to Succeed on Purpose

237 - Think...

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 Best Selling Author of Don't Believe Everything You Think and now his new book Boundaries = Freedom, hops aboard the Train for his second time to help the people...

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 personal blueprint of how he got to the next level and getting closer and closer to his dream of playing on the PGA Tour.  Duration: 01:05:50

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 tournament coming up that could use some good vibes? Ev just launched his cameo here. Book a video today!

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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!

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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 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 - Unleash Your Inner Hero:  How to Build an Alter Ego to Transform Your Golf Game

#356 - Mental Game Roundtable - Break Par or...

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 to. If you want to be able to handle anything that's thrown your way this episode is for you.  

Have so...

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 Winters, and Ev and Cerm.

Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes:

#140 - Mental Game Mailbag - The Last 4 Holes...

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 everything you do on this episode, and you may just discover that you've been going about things a bit backwards. One of Ev's favorite guests and episodes of...

Ev and Cerm recently received an unusual and fascinating e-mail from a long time listener regarding a golf bet for the ages. One 14 handicap vs. a 20 handicap. The first golfer to break par wins a free round, dinner, and drinks anywhere they want in the world. Being motivated and fueled by the bet, Ross got down from a 14 to a 0.8 index and is knocking on the door to finally break par. If he can pull it off, he wins a round off his best buddy to the Old Course at St. Andrews. What is standing in Ross's way? How...

Presenting the podcast episode that Cerm didn't want to record. A deep dive into a wild idea. Can you tap into the magic of an alter ego? Beyonce created Sasha Fierce before she went on stage. Adele did the same. Bruce Wayne had Batman. Clark Kent had Superman. What if creating an alter ego is a tool when you're the most nervous or feel like your train is going to go off the tracks. Buckle up... this episode is quite a ride!

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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 October.

Here are the episodes from October: 

#347 - Going from Average to Elite- How to Make the Jump with Kevin Ward

#349 - Overcoming Performance Pressure - Golf Tournament Tips, Scrambles, and More

#350 - Mastering the Margins with Mark Immelman - The Fine Line Between Success and Failure Duration: 00:51:09

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 year later, he became a 1 index. If you feel like you have no plan and blindly hoping your game gets better -- this episode is for you. 

Riding 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 CELEBRATING THE GRIND AND COLD WEATHER with soundbites College Basketball Legend Jay Bilas and Speedgolf Champ Lauren Cupp.

Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes:

EPISODE 158 - CHIPPING AWAY - COMMITTING IN COLD WEATHER WITH EV AND...

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 worked on his swing and game vs. so many of us who actually get worse. We unpack how he did it, what's leading to the best golf of his life, why it could be...

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 Ryder Cup? What does Mark wish he knew when he played in college and tried to go pro? This and so much more to not only get your game back on track, but help you master the...

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. 

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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 Between Practice and Play

Ep. 342 - Replay Rate - Dr. Bob Rotella on How to Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot

Ep. 343 - Trey Wingo - The Struggles of a...

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 player that his teammate Gary Woodland looked up to. Kevin then went on to play on the Korn Ferry Tour and now is a golf coach. Want to level up your game from average to elite? This conversation should...

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 greatest coaches and athletes in the world.

Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes:

147 - Playing Better By Doing Less with Mike Johnson

151...

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 less out of it, this episode is for you. 

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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 more. 

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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://wondery.fm/AltRoutesPod

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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 best players in the world (Like Rory McIlroy and Lebron James -- who he coaches). Bob talks about how Tiger and Phil played different than everyone else, how we're trying to master a game that can't be mastered, why...

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 break 80 w/ Alissa Kacar

#336 - 100% of Golfers Want to Become Scratch, but 99% Don't Do THIS w/ Joel Suggs

#337 - Out of Office - Sand Valley Golf Resort w/Ev, Matt, Ryan a...

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.

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