On the Mark Golf Podcast

Tom Stickney is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and a Golf Digest Top 50 International Instructor.   He is a specialist in Biomechanics for Golf, Physiology, and 3d Motion Analysis, and has been a Director of Instruction for almost 30 years at clubs and resorts around the world.  Tom is still sought after by leading players on various Professional Tours for help with their respective games. Stickney joins Mark Immelman to discuss golf instruction, game improvements and how a number of "Old School" swing ideas and feels are still relevant in today's game.  As he and Mark draw parallels between golfers past and present, Tom introduces the following feels and thoughts: Golf Swing Connection by Jimmy Ballard The X-Factor by Jim McLean The "Magic' Right Elbow Move by Harvey Penick Swinging Barefoot by Sam Snead, and  Rotating and Pivoting "Inside the Barrel" by Percy Boomer Tom also discusses the motivation for making swing changes, golf swing "Danger Zones" and how thinking like a kid when creating golf shots is a sure-fire eway to success. This podcast is also available for viewing on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Almost 10 years after getting his Doctorate in Management, Dr. Izzy Justive pivoted towards Neuroscience with the advent of wireless EEG technology that allowed real-time access to brain while performing all kinds of tasks. Since then Izzy has observed 1000s of human performance activities resulting in the creation of a library of patent-pending Neurohacks that allow real-time quick 'cognitive performance boosters' by temporarily reducing distractions to allow high performance in critical moments on an off the golf course. He joins Mark Immelman to discuss his new book, "Your Brain Swings Every Club - Chasing 10Hz," and illustrate how your brain works, and how you can "neurohack" your way to a calm, focussed mind for effortless performance under pressure.  Among many topics, Izzy highlights the following: How golf technique gains from improvements in technology are being eroded by over-stimulated, distracted brains How your brain works What is 10Hz, why it is important for peak performance, and how your brain activity spikes and lowers  The Human nature to chase after cheap Dopamine hits Izzy's Red, Yellow and Green Scale to measure brain spikes Neurohacks, what they are and how they work, and A "10/10" Neurohack to calm your brain and your mind for improved performance. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

"Fast" Eddie Fernandes is an American Golf Professional as well as a Long Drive Professional. He is a 3X World Long Drive Champion, and now in his 50's is still one of fastest swingers of the golf club in the world. (His longest ball in competition is 480 yards.)  Eddie has won over 50 professional Mini Tour events, 15+ Long Drive events and he made the PGA TOUR Champions Q-School finals in 2021 - he joins #OntheMark to show us exactly how he does it, and how you can drive the ball farther too. Eddie dives into the Mechanics and the Must-Do's for more speed: How to Create a Bigger "Runway" for Acceleration Footwork and its Value in Speed Creation Creating a Pivot that "Opens up the Body" Hand and Wrist Action for Speed Transfer Golf Swing Freedom and Swinging in Balance Center Contact and Understanding "Anticipitory Muscle Reaction" Equipment and Shafts for More Speed Generation Trajectory and Tee-Heights for Added Distance, and The Mindset for Success off the Tee. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast, and you can watch Eddie hit drives at his "cruising speed" of 190+mph. Search and subcribe to Mark Immelman.  

Dana Dahlquist is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Instructor.  Recognized as one of the best on the Professional Golf, Dana's goal is to help players create swings that are functional and repeatable under pressure, not just swings that look good on camera on the driving range. Originally trained with a background in mechanics (MORAD specifically), his teaching has evolved to understand the forces players must apply to create the matchups needed in their swing.  Dana also works with Bryson DeChambeau and joins #OntheMark to set up the US Open and help you get a better understanding of how to build a dynamically stable and repeatable golf swing. He takes a deep dive into technique as he discusses elements that a lot of golfers misundestand: Hitting Down in Contrast to Presenting Better Dynamic Loft for better Strikes and more Power How to effectively Make Changes for Consistency when embarking on Game Improvement Measures, and Managing Expectations and Setting Positive Timelines for Improvement. As he elaborates on these important topics Dana talks about Ben Hogan, Mac O'Grady, Lee Trevino and Bryson DeChambeau.  He also talks about game improvement's "Heirarchy of Needs" and how hitting the shot that is needed is better than hitting a good shot - as he uses Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler as examples. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman

Henri Johnson is the Inventor/Founder and CEO of FlightScope Golf.  He has a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Electical and Electronics Engineering at The Stellenbosch University in South Africa.  Henri began his career in the development of Radar and Sonar Systems for the SA Defense Force.  Thereafter he parlayed that experience into a career in golf ball and golf-club performance measurement and FlightScope was born. Henri joins #OntheMark to talk about FlightScope and its array of products incl. Launch Monitors and the new FS I4 Rangefinder.  As he does this Henri educates on game improvement by teaching about and explaining the following measurement and learning concepts: Ballistics - how the golf ball travels and what elements affect its performance, incl. Lift Forces, Air Density, Kinematic Viscosity, and Air Resistance. Understanding Launch Monitor Data and How to Properly apply the insight for more appropriate game improvement decisions. D-Plane Data and Understanding the information the Data Points offer. Golf Ball Launch Angles, Speeds, Spins and Descent Angles and their impact on Distance and Power. Maximizing Equipment and Golf Ball combinations for Optimum Speed and Carry Distance. Using the FS Launch Monitor for Productive Practice and Game Improvement, and The I4 Rangefinder and how its Smart-Gapping Technology and Real-time Environmental information can help you select the proper club for each shot. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Matt Baker is a PGA (England) golf professional, golf instructor and the CEO of Matt Baker Golf Ltd.  Based in Clitheroe in Northwest England, Matt specialises in online coaching and personal lessons to golfers of all skill levels from Beginner to Elite.  His coaching philosophy is to keep it simple, and build on familiar movements, from life activities and other sports, that help you improve your golf faster.  Matt joins #OntheMark to illustrates the commonalities between swings from other sports and the golf-swing.   He also dives into the M-System - a skill-based system of golf-swing instruction devised by Mike Malaska.  In describing the M-System, Matt breaks down the 5 elements to building a better swing: The "Line of Compression" The "Lever System" The "Body Motion" Combining Skills (Levers and Body Motion) for success, and How to Practice Productively for your Swing to Perform under Pressure. You can also watch this podcast as a Vodcast on YouTube - just search for, and subscribe to Mark Immelman.      

Dan Landman is the founder of Spoiler Golf and the inventor of the Spoiler OG Putter. The idea for Spoiler Golf came from putting with a wedge and, by extension, learning how pure the ball rolled from the leading edge of a Wedge vs the traditional “flat face” of a putter. Dan and Spoiler Golf believe a better roll of the golf ball unlocks a better putting experience, and so they set out to change the face of putting for everybody. Dan's suspicion of a purer roll of the ball coming off the leading edge of a club vs the face of a putter was confirmed with research measuring the skid and roll of golf ball.  He and his engineer/designer doubled down on their efforts and built a number of "Leading Edge" putters.  Eventually after much trial and error they settled on the Spoiler OG - a putter where form truly met function. Dan explains the Leading Edge technology as he introduces the Spoiler Putter.  He also addresses: The importance of putting and the role it plays in lowering scores How the Leading Edge technology works How Leading Edge technology enhances focus and concentration on the process of excecution on the greens Impact location for success in distance control and accuracy  Mitigating the yips with Leading Edge technology, and How the Spoiler gives instant feedback for quicker, more purpose-driven learning. This podcast is also available as a vodcast - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on his YouTube channel to watch and learn.    

Chuck Quinton is a respected golf instructor and the founder of "The Rotary Swing" golf swing learning system - a system that is based on human anatomy, physics, golf swing mechanics and how the brain learns new motor movement patterns. Chuck operates the Rotary Swing Academy in Orlando Florida, is active on YouTube and has also authored three golf instruction books.  He joins Mark Immelman to discuss his Rotary Swing approach to instruction and also share his GOAT Code to striking the golf ball more powerfully and consistently. The GOAT Code is based off Quinton's exhaustive research on Tiger Woods' golf swing and what it feels like to swing like Tiger Woods.  As Quinton dives into the approach to better Woods-like golf swings he talks about 4 elements - Consistency, Control, Compression and Confidence. He also elaborates on the following game improvement topics: The big picture golf swing idea for better ballstriking Efficient power production The "Goat" delivery position Learning good clubface control with the trail-hand Golf and Baseball swing similarities Repetition for long-term success, and A Balance Drill for productive golf-swing practice. Chuck also demonstrates a number of swing positions and moves so it is worthwhile to watch this podcast on YouTube once you have listened to it.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube to find this podcast and more.

Dylan Naidoo is a South African Professional golfer and the winner of the 2025 South African Open at The Durban Country Club. A former NCAA College golfer at the University of Arkansas, Dylan plays on The DP World Tour and the South African Sunshine Tour.  He joins #OntheMark to share lessons learned from his life in golf culminating with the career highlight of winning his National Open Championship. Dylan and Mark Immelman revist the 2025 SA Open victory and Dylan takes you inside the ropes, and inside his emotions as he elaborates on the tournament, his play, the emotions and the nerves he felt, and how he navigated the challenges en route to the win. He also talks about his approach to game improvement and technique and shares insights on various topics including: Playing "carefree golf" A positive mindset during the struggles Learning from career lows "Ball-flight" golf instruction Making small game tweaks in contrast to big overhauls for improvement How he hits and shapes shots Having a "go-to shot" under pressure The value of being a student of the short game Using statistics for success, and Mental clarity on and off the course. This podcast is also available as a vodcast.  To watch go to YouTube and Subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

More than 500 thousand Coaches and Athletes, in over 150 Countries use Onform to record, analyze, and share videos.  Over 100 Professional Sporting Organizations rely on Onform to optimize performance.  Over 45 million videos recorded by coaches and athletes have been recorded to the Onform Cloud.  In short, Onform is changing the golf instruction industry. At its core, Onform is a video analysis & coaching app designed to accelerate skill development for coaches and athletes across 150+ sports. Their goal is to simplify the coaching process through innovative technology by helping teams and individuals achieve their full potential.  Nate Hairgrove and Gear Fisher, the co-founder of Onform, join the #OntheMark Podcast to introduce this all-encompassing coaching and teaching solution. They highlight the myriad of App features, incl.: The NEW 3D Visualization to observe swing characteristics like slide and sway with 3D analysis tools The NEW 4-Way Video Player to view up to 4 angles at oncein including the 3D model for a complete view The NEW Centralized Admin Tools to bulk invite students, manage staff, and organize multi-location academies The NEW Studio Solution to create a portable, wireless studio with multi-cam and a new centralized control iPad The NEW Mirror Cam  that can turn an iPad at your feet into a live down-the-line feed for instant alignment and posture feedback The Launch Monitor Integrations in order to connect your Full Swing KIT or Garmin R10 to get ball & club data on every swing The Record & Capture Feature to capture 1080p HD video @ up to 240fps for detailed analysis with 5 recording modes Automatic Cloud Backup - Every video is automatically backed up to our cloud to save your device storage, and  The Multi-Angle Capture Featire to record from multiple angles for comprehensive analysis. Onform will transform your abilities as a coach and/or player to quickly record and analyze your technique.  It will improve your diagnostic abilities and lead to quicker and more effective game improvement adjustments.  Watch how the Onform App worksm, and get a working demonstration by searching for and subscribing to Mark Immelm on YouTube

Mark Immelman is a CBS Sports and a PGA TOUR Live announcer.  He is also a decorated golf instructor and the 2009 NCAA Div II Coach of the Year. The host of the #OntheMark Podcast, Mark is annually a part of the Amen Corner broadcast of The Masters and he revisits The Masters and Rory McIlroy's historic win. He also highlights lessons from the tournament and various players that will help you improve your mental and your physical golf game: Resilience and Handling Adversity by Rory McIlroy Focussed and Purpose-driven Practice with Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau Course Management and Shot Selection with Rory and Scottie Courage and bravado by Justin Rose, Max Homa and Rory, and Staying True to Your Dreams and Never Giving Up. Mark educates and motivates with this Masters Review podcast - It is sure to inspire you as it guides you to better decisions and more productive practice. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.   

Will Stubbs (England) is the Managing Director of Zen Golf.   He holds a BSc in Sports Development with Coaching and an MSc in Sports and Execise Science.  His Masters thesis research identified how golf coaching paradigms must change from technique-driven practice to adhere to the dynamic nature where the performer is interacting with the ever-changing environment.  This makes him one of the foremost minds in Skill Acquisition coaching Based in England and established over 20 years ago, Zen is more than a ‘moving floor'. Their unique Adaptive Terrain Technology (ATT) instantly transforms the golf landscape and enjoyment of the game. Zen Golf gives you the world's most true-to-life, most immersive indoor golf experience by recreating the slopes you find on a real golf course. Gradients of all kinds, on every shot and every putt, on the Zen Tour performance playing surfaces. How Technique changes given Undulation and Slope changes How Biomechanics change off varying Slopes How Practice should include work off Uneven lies The Skill of "reading" the game and the environment and making the requisite technique adjustments necessary for success Physical skill Acquistion vs Mental Skill Acquisition Building Confidence and Competence at the same time Using Uneven Lies to make Golf-swing Adjustments Using Zen Green Stages to Improve Green-reading Recreating Environments to Improve On-course Performance How to Create a completely Representative Learning Environment incl.: Gapping Clubs and Figuring Distances off Uneven Lies.  Putting on Slopes. Learning Skills over Technique. Solving Environmental Challenges. Learning the Skill of Adaptability. Will also descibes the types of Zen Green Stages and gives a green-reading lesson lesson on a Zen Putting Green.  To watch this and see Will give a demonstration search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.    

Evan Singer is the founder and co-host of the #1 Mental Game Podcast - The Par Train Golf Podcast.  He is also a a Mental Coach and has helped companies, like Uber, manage stress.  Singer has also coached over 1 million golfers globally by making the mental game more simple and fun.  He joins #OntheMark to share 2 mental lessons he has learned the hard way, and 5 lessons from leading mental coaches incl.: Dr. Bob Rotella, Rick Sessinghaus, Dr. Joe Parent, Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, and Dr. Bhrett McCabe. Learn about: Finding Total Golfswing Freedom The Language of Self-Talk Visualization and External Focus over Internal Focus Swing Feels vs. Swing Positions Playing Well with Your "C-Game" This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Joe Park is a PGA Golf Professional, an author and a Master Golf Instructor.  Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Joe has been teaching golf for over 30 years and developed his methodology and philosophy by way of research, teaching golfers of all skill levels, lessons from Mike Bender, and insights from Homer Kelley and the MORAD System. Joe joins #OntheMark to share his philosophy on the golf-swing and illustrate how you can improve your overall swing action by respecting and applying five fundamentals: Grip - What is the proper grip and how does it function to control the clubface. Stance and Posture - How to set up correctly, what to look for, and a drill to nail your setup every time. Takeaway and Backswing - The three types of backswing shapes, how the arms and body operate in concert with each other, width, torque and the action of the trail arm, and a drill to get the backswing moving properly. Transition and Downswing - Reconciling the "down and out path" of the downswing, speed ratios and sweetspot guarantees, and why golfers "come over the top." Impact and the Follow-through - Clubface control and Ball-flight Laws, and finishing in balance. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman to watch and see Joe illustrate a number of drills and concepts for developing your golfswing.

Biv Wadden is a PGA Professional, a former NCAA golfer at The University of Notre Dame, and one of the most researched golf instructors in the game. Biv is well-versed in every facet of the game incl. the biomechanics of the golf swing, shot-shaping and course management, and an arsenal of wedge and sand-play methods. He is constantly researching and has evolved into one of the best minds in putting.  Wadden joins #OntheMark to share his "TOUR Level" putting mechanics and his research on how the ball performs on both synthetic and real grass surfaces. As Biv takes us on a deep dive into the performance of the golf ball on different greens he elaborates on: Putting on Artificial vs. "Real" Greens and Elements to Bear in Mind Making Sense of Stimp Readings The 3 Phases on the Roll of the Ball and Why that is Important to Understand Green Reading, and  Adjusting to Varying Speeds If you struggle with reading greens, controlling speed, and putting poorly under pressure this podcast is sure to help you understand and simplify your approach to making more putts.  Biv also talks about TGL Golf and shows a number of graphs and illustrations on how a golf ball performs on different surfaces - he also shares a drill that will help you control your pace on the greens more effectively. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Scott Fawcett is a professional golfer, coach, and the inventor and founder of the course management and stats system - DECADE. Scott joins #OntheMark joins talk golf and game improvement.  As he revisits his journey through qualification to The PGA TOUR Champions, Scott visits and elaborates on multiple game improvement and score improvement topics: Ranges of Scores and applying the concept to Realistic Expectations Pragmetism vs. Emotionality Being Golf-enlightened Productive Thought Loops The "Tiger" 5 Good Driving and Play off the Tee Processes over Outcomes Watching for Statistical Trends for Productive Practice and Decision-making Waiting out "Runs" for Great Golf Understanding Strokes Gained Data and Using Information Productively Probability and "Pot Equity" in Course Management and Play, and Meditation and its value in Post-round analysis and Pre-round preparation. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman and share it with your friends.

Alex Buckner (England) is a DP World (European Tour) Golf Instructor.  One of the leading Short Game Coaches in the game, he also works with Ladies European Tour and Challenge Tour players. Alex joins #OntheMark to discuss Short Game skills and proficiency and he dives into the mechanics of how to create certain shots by understanding Golf-club, Ball and Turf interactions.   As he talks about 4 different shots - the Compressed Strike, the Non-compressed Strike, the Slider and the Bunker shot - he elaborates on golf-club Entry Points andLow Points in relation to the golf ball.  As he explains these concepts he also talks about: The Difference between Entry Point and Low Point Launch Angles Ball Speeds Adding Spin to shots Body and Clubface Alignments "Bounce" and how it's used Clubface Alignment vs Swing Path for shot creation, and Intention prior to the shot for success. Alex also shares a drill that is guaranteed to help you improve your presentation of the club to the ball for improved greenside chipping and pitching. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Todd Adcock is a British PGA Accredited Golf Professional and a Scott Cowx Advanced Certified Coach.  Todd turned to golf instruction after a successful playing career, highlighted by being ranked as high as 8th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, representing England and winning the English Amateur Championship. Todd uses a holistic approach to golf instruction and most certainly applies his expertise and experience gained as a leading amateur and tournament-winning golfer. As a player he said he always looked for answers to problems and that bent led him to develop his "STOP Principle" for better decision-making, course management, and golf: S - Can I get a... Stance and Strike? T - What is the required... Trajectory" O - What are my... Options" P - What is the... Probability (of success)? He elaborates on each one of the relevant decision-making questions and illustrates how they can improve course management and scoring. He also dives into a few other game improvement concepts - (1) Finishing a Round well, (2) 1st Tee Nerves and the Opening Tee-shot, (3) Shot-shaping Windows and Club Selection, (4) Good Practice Habits, (5) Pragmatism vs. Emotionality, (6) Chasing Zeroes on a Launch Monitor, and (7) The Goldilocks Effect in Golf. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Dane Cvetkovic is a Serbian professional golfer who has grown a large social media presence thanks to his informative and helpful golf coaching videos As a young man Dane dreamt of becoming a Chess Grandmaster, but when he was introduced to the game, as a 12-year-old, his dreams changed.  Golf became his passion, and as a member of the Serbian National Golf Team golf took him from Serbia to the Netherlands to the United Arab Emirates. He joins #OntheMark to share his journey in golf, lessons learned along the way, and also some of his best golf tips and insights to to demystify the game.  He talks about various concepts relating to game improvement while emphasizing the value of "playing golf vs. golf-swing." Understanding your misses Understanding how to create certain ball-flights and trajectories, and  Four Swing Thoughts that helped him become a Scratch Golfer: A Transition Feel of an "outward push" instead of a "downward pull" Turning "inside of a barrel" for a better pivot in the backswing Stabilizing the clubface through and post-impact "Hammering the Nail" through the golf-ball at impact. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Justin Tang is based in Singapore and is one of the foremost golf instructors in the Pacific Rim. Tang is supremely qualified and is certified in the Kinesiology and Biomechanics of Golf (KMG – Level 4 certified in Spine Mechanics and Qualitative Biomechanics.)   He is a Certified Human Movement Specialist and Personal Trainer, and has been trained in The Golfing Machine and Mac O'Grady's MORAD system. Overall, Justin adopts a holistic approach to instruction - an approach that balances the mental, physical and technical aspects of the game to meet every every golfer's unique needs.  He brings that experience to the #OntheMark podcast as he talks about a number of subjects and topics related to game improvement and better golf: Setting Patterns for the Golf-swing, and Practicing in a Variable Fashion What is the True Measure of the Golf-swing Being a Golf Technique 'Fact-finder' and Understanding Why Something Works Understanding How the Golf Club and the Golf Ball Works Situational Golf-swing errors The Motivation of the Learner and How that Impacts Development Advice for Students on How to Actively Manage Golf Lessons Coaching Advice for Teachers and Instructors, and Understanding Cause and Effect and the Use of Data for Constructive Work on the Game. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.    

Aimee Cho is a professional golfer, a YouTube star and one of the best golf instructors in the game. A former AJGA girls champion, All-America at The University of Florida, and LPGA pro, Aimee's playing career was curtailed by back injury - an injury that ultimately lead her to a career in golf instruction. She joins #OntheMark to share insights and lessons from her career as a player, while also illustrating how you can "Aimeefy" your game with 5 Simple Disciplines: Improve Weaknesses but be aware of your Strengths with the use of STATISTICS. Improve your ALIGNMENT and CALIBRATE your eyes. Timing and perfecting your PRE-SHOT ROUTINE. The SWISH DRILL for longer and straighter Tee-shots, and The BMF Drill for more short putts holed. Aimee also advises on how to deal with the pressure and stress of golf, how to prioritize practice time for better results and the mindset required to consistently excel in golf. This podcast is also available as a vodcast - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

Dr. Hunter Champion received his training in Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Johns Hopkins where he later directed the Bernard Laboratory for the Study of Cardiovascular Disease.  Thereafter he was recruited to the University of Pittsburgh to join the faculty of the Divisions of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine and the Cardiovascular Institute as an Associate Professor of Medicine where he directed Translational Research for the University of Pittsburgh Vascular Medicine Institute. He is a Heart Failure trained specialist and a Pulmonary Hypertension trained specialist and treats patients with hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm issues, and valvular disease. Dr. Champion joins Mark Immelman on the #OntheMark podcast to introduce 5 lifestyle changes that are sure to lead to a healthier, happier existence - habits which will also set you on the path to better physical performance and, by extension, better golf. Dr Champions elaborates on: Healthy body movement High quality sleep Morning sunlight, fresh air and breathwork The practice of gratitude, and Healthier eating involving protein and green vegetables. He also talks about the 'mind-body connection', alcohol consumption, managing stress, hydration, dietary supplements, meditation, hot and cold water therapy and grounding. Download this podcast or watch it on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Gary Christian (England) is a retired Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR professional golfer.  He is now a full time TV broadcaster who works for the Golf Channel and PGA TOUR LIVE. Alongside Dr. Curt Ickes, Christian recently authored a golf instruction and game improvement book and he joins Mark Immelman to talk about the book and share insights and excerpts that will help your golf. Amongst various instructional topics Gary elaborates on the following aspects of the mental game: Dealing with the question - "Am I ready?"  Is my game in a place where it is reaady and prepared to deal with any challenge under pressure. A golfer's secret weapon - A repeatable and productive pre-shot routine. An important space in golr - That time between golf shots. Making the most of practice and taking your golf game to the course, and "Showtime" - Performing when it matters. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search for and subscribe to Mark immelman to find and watch it.

Based at The Dye Preserve in Jupiter, FL., Jeff Leishman is a Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Instructor, and a coach to many leading players on the PGA TOUR and the LPGA.  Jeff is widely respected and known for his ability to lead players to status and success on the major professional Tours. Leishman has over 20 year of coaching experience and he brings that knowledge and insight to the #OntheMark podcast as he discusses the development of golfers, including rising star Luke Clanton, and what the best practices are for elevating your game. Jeff elaborates on various topics incl.: Advice for parents and kids on Objectivity and Perspective Game improvement elements such as - Practice vs Play, Technique vs Shotmaking, Long Game vs Short Game, Speed Training and Club-fitting. Game Evaluation and the value of Statistics and a Data-driven approach Goal-setting Managing Expectations and Playing under Pressure The Blurred Lines between the Mental and the Physical Games Embracing the ebbs and flows of Golf, and Wanting the Spotlight. Jeff references leading players throughout his chat and this podcast is sure to hit home as it helps you to do the right things to improve your golf.  The podcast is also available on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Dr. Tyler Standifird is a Professor of Biomechanics in the Exercise Science Department at Utah Valley University (UVU).  One of the most informed minds in the field of Biomechanics, Ground Reaction Forces and Speed, Dr. Standifird focusses on force and motion capture data of various sports including weightlifting, running and golf.  His lab research has resulted in many years of golf data pertaining to force plate metrics and Trackman ball-flight data for swing velocity improvements.  Tyler joins #OntheMark to share some of his research and findings to help you understand how velocity and speed are generated, and how you can improve your clubhead speed and power.  Topics of discussion include: His partnership with Superspeed and anecdotes from Padraig Harrington on how to create "Dynamic Motion" and clubhead speed. An in-depth explanation of Ground Reaction Forces (GRF) and how they can be exploited for extra power - Mass Shifts, Pressure Shifts, and the Timing and Amount of these events.  Grip Pressure and its influence on the Kinetic Chain, Hand-speed, Centripetal Acceleration and Clubhead Speed. Nutrition both on-course and off for enhanced performance, and  The new Superspeed App, how it works and what features and Speed Protocols it offers. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscibe to Mark Immelman.

Steve Yellin is an author and coach to many leading athletes including PGA TOUR and LPGA professionals.  A former tennis player, Steve founded and developed "The Fluid Motion Factor" - a program that teaches about the process in the mind that, when accessed, allows golfers to not only access their best swings, but to make any self-corrections in their swing, without conscious effort. Steve joins Mark Immelman to discuss a concept related to Fluid Motion Factor - the Science of Silence. He begins his explanation of the concept with an anecdote and a quote from Tiger Woods - a quote that basically proves the value of "mental silence." In their discussion around the subject Yellin addresses the following: The Dynamics of Motion and how the quality of silence during the swing determines the outcome of the shot  How the Brain produces Motion The CEO of the Brain vs the "Magic Cerebellum" The Two Phases of Learning Mental Wholeness and Making a "Golf Smoothie"  The Flow of Intelligence between the Mind and the Body, and Muscle Memory and Motion This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Dr. Robert K. Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Author, and Speaker.  Dr. Winters has spent over 35 years investigating how one's thoughts and attitudes affect one's ability to perform to their optimal talent level. Known by the athletes he coaches and mentors as the Confidence Doctor, Bob has had an immeasurable impact on athletes and golfers of all skill levels - helping each and every one of them to change their games by changing their minds. Dr. Winters joins Mark Immelman to share how golfers can build a solid mindset for better performances. He breaks down what a solid mindset entails, and how to achieve it, into: Being Single-minded Being Optimistic Letting Go and letting your best come out Having Intent and Being Intentional in practice and play Being Decisive, Determined and Driven. Bob also talks about the value of keeping things simple, understanding priorities, the "flow-state", psychological hardiness, and learning how to "worry well" instead of catastrophizing. This podcast is also available on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman and share it with your friends.

Rob Hogan is an Irish golf professional, coach and author.  He is also a 2-time Wolrd Speed Golf Champion - an achievement led him on a journey of discovery into how golf improvement and better scoring could be simplified.  Enter teacher "SpeedGolfRob" and his student "Marucci" - a golf improvement personality that has taken social media by storm. Completely in character, Rob joins Mark Immelman to help golfers simplify their mindset, their approach to technique, and their approach to scoring lower while out on course. Hogan, ever entertaining and passionate dives into the following concepts: Unlocking your natural instinct and settling into your rhythm Realizing how good you are and allowing your practice to come out under pressure Reducing anxiety in golf and being "loosey goosey" Making your swing match your body type Imitating the correct model Throwing a stone to swing more effectively The Holy Grail position in the golf-swing The argument for a neutral grip A mind-set shift in how to deliver the club more effectively into impact Trusting your implements and making the ball the target, and How you can swing the club like a PGA TOUR Pro in 10 seconds! This podcast is also available on YouTube, and it is probably best consumed and understood with the visuals on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.    

Patrick McDonald is the Golf Writer for CBSSports.com, a member of the CBS Sports First Cut Podcast crew, a writer and a blogger.  One of the leading golf journalists in the game, Patrick joins Mark Immelman to revisit the 2024 PGA TOUR season, the year in global golf and highlight some of the most memorable people, moments and events.  Patrick highlights Scottie Scheffler's banner, Player of the Year season and compares his achievements to the record books and to Tiger Woods.  He and Mark also list and discuss their Most Memorable Shots, Events, Highlights, Disappointments and they give Performance grades to: Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka, Ludvig Aberg, Jon Rahm, Cam Smith and Bryson DeChambeau.  In their back and forth chat they also talk about: Grayson Murray, Bob McIntyre, Max Homa, Nick Dunlap, Matthieu Pavon, and Hideki Matsuyama. They dive into events at the PGA Championship at Valhalla , The Olympics in Paris and The PLAYERS Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. They also address TOUR/LIV Merger, the 4 Major Championships - The Masters, The US Open, The PGA and The Open Championship, the Genesis Scottish Open, The Genesis LA Open, The President's Cup in Montreal Canada, and The upcoming Ryder Cup in New York This podcast is also available on YouTube as a vodcast - download and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Chris Finn is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Medical Professional, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach and a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional. He is also the Founder of Par4Success - a Golf Performance and Direct Pay Physical Therapy industry leader. He and his team work with golfers of all abilities and ages to swing faster, play better and hurt less. Chris joins #OntheMark to talk about health, wellness, injury prevention, and habits for better golf, and MORE clubhead speed. In Part 2. of 2, Chris is joined by Kirk Coburn, a golfer in his 50's, who is a successful businessman who travels a lot for work. Kirk had experienced a deteriotation in mobility and flexibility, a subsequent loss in form and consistency, and some lower back pain.  He resolved to connect with P4S to rediscover his best health and his best golf. Kirk talks about how with an improvement in Hip Mobility reduced his lower back pain and how gym-work focussing on "Power Numbers" helped him improve clubhead speed (CHS) and overall golf-swing consistency. Kirk and Chris also address:  Improving longevity in golf Goal-setting for the body and the game Building a body that supports your particular golf-swing This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Go to youtube.com and seach for, and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  Also use Code "OntheMark" to get a free physical assessment with Par4Success.

Chris Finn is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Medical Professional, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach and a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional. He is also the Founder of Par4Success - a Golf Performance and Direct Pay Physical Therapy industry leader. He and his team work with golfers of all abilities and ages to swing faster, play better and hurt less.  Chris joins #OntheMark to talk about health, wellness, injury prevention, and habits for better golf, and MORE clubhead speed. In Part 1. of 2, Chris is joined by 62 year-old Brent Rebus from Ottawa, Canada. Brent is an elite golfer who played at the National Level.  Brent had experienced a slump in play and a loss in power and so he connected with P4S to rediscover his best golf. Brent talks about how with an improvement in Hip Mobility and Rotational Ability he increased his CHS from 102mph average to 115mph: They address: The moment that spurred the action The 4 key areas identified for improvement The discipline and mindset required The ease of working with a remote coach, and Examples of exercises for mobility and speed gains. This podcast is also available as a vodcast.  Go to youtube.com and seach for, and subscribe to Mark Immelman.    

Bo Watson is a leading golf instructor as well as being one of the most sought after mental coaches in the golf world.  He is also the co-co-founder of "In the Zone Mental Training" and runs The Watson School of Golf.   Watson is truly one of the most holistic golf instructors in the USA and he joins Mark Immelman to talk about golf and share some insights from the 4th edition of "The Road to the Tour" Golf Summit. Bo shares personal game improvement experiences and insights as well as golf tips and counsel from: Ted Scott (PGA TOUR Caddy), Scott Fawcett (Founder of DECADE), Stuart Cage (European Tour Coach and former European Tour player), Pete Cowan (PGA TOUR and European Tour Coach): The Value of Faith and Belief in golf improvement, and why Scottie Scheffler is so good. The Importance of a good Iron-game and Shot Selection strategy. When and how to go about a Golf Swing change. Scoring Philosopy and How to look at a round of golf. The Value of having a Go-To shot and club. This podcast is also available as a vodcast - available on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Davide Bertoli is the Managing Director and Head Golf Instructor at The DB Golf Center in Singapore.  The Italian native is an expert in the field of maximizing body kinetics relative to golf-swing speed. One of the leading golf instructors in Asia, Davide is also an expert in  Fundamental Sports related Musculoskeletal Anatomy Expert. Bertoli joins Mark Immelman on the #OntheMark podcast to show off his 3D Golf swing images and share research insights to help you improve your golf swing. As Davide uses videos (of a golfer in 3D) he elaborates on the following moves guaranteed to help improve your understanding of what entails a powerful, repeating golf swing: The Take-away and how to set up the swing with a good start with Scapular retraction Viewing Torso movement by understanding the "Barrel concept" The X-Factor Stretch for more power Trail Knee movement and Flow for proper pressure shifts Bertoli also talks about swinging the golf club fluidly, releasing the golf club freely and eliminating excess golf swing thoughts. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

The folks at L.A.B. Golf believe that most golfers are using putters that aren't helping them putt better. In fact, they believe that their putter styles are working against them. Sam Hahn, the founder of L.A.B. Golf joins #OntheMark to talk with Mark Immelman about the L.A.B. Golf putters and how their Lie Angle Balance technology can help golfers improve their putting strokes and make more putts. Hahn introduces the selection of L.A.B. putters and the PGA TOUR player that have changed their putting fortunes by using them.  He also talks about: The hallmark of great putting - returning the putter face to “square” at impact, or perpendicular to the target line and how LAB putters make that easier. The research showing that 83% of a putt's starting direction is influenced by the direction of the putter face at impact. What is Lie Angle Balance Technology and the design of LAB putters with elements like Weighting, Shaft design and angle, Grip alignment and style. The influence of Torque in the putting stroke, and on the putter face, and the elements in the LAB putters that reduce torque for more control. "Torque Hangover" in putting and grip pressure for putter face control. How Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) Technology makes it effortless for golfers to deliver a square putter face at impact. How Lie Angle Balance allows a golfer to make a natural stroke with less mechanical effort to keep maintain an accurate Swing Path. Improving your putting is the easiest way to lower your scores.  Download and listen as Sam Hahn illustrates how his L.A.B. putters can help you to make better, more consistent, more reliable putting strokes - strokes that will lead to more holed putts. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Molliteum is already within you; it's how you got through that tough time in your life when you didn't think you could. It's how you made the decision to push yourself when you thought you had nothing left to give. It's how you became the best version of yourself.  Some call it grit, others call it mental toughness, but Matt Caldaroni calls it Molliteum.  He joins #OntheMark to explain the concept and how you can become more resilient so you can become the best version of your athletic self. Caldaroni discusses: Mindest Coaching for athletes Helping athletes reach their full potential through resilience Developing toughness How GOATS are made - playing mentally free, an inward focus, and embracing setbacks The truth behind why most athletes fail The Kaizen approach, and Repetition, reprogramming of the mind and reinventing yourself This podcast is also availabe as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman to view it and learn how to become a GOAT.      Molliteum means resilience, and resilience is the extra gear within high performers. It is what separates the average from the iconic/legendary and the “try-er's” from the “do-er's.”

The eyes are an athlete's, and a golfer's biggest weapon and so it would make sense to train them, as well as protect and enhance what they see.  Jondo Eyewear, with its Krisp technology built into every lens, does just that. Mark Immelman is joined by South Africa's Dr. Pieter Naude (Optometrist and inventor of the Krisp technology), Mike De Jongh (former ATP Tennis Player and Jondo partner) and Morne Botha (Jondo CEO) to talk about the eyewear and how they are specifically designed to be the best sport-performance/fashion eyewear in the business. The Jondo organizational aim is to provide golfers with high contrast enhancement lenses for better on-course performance.  As the Jondo crew introduce the eyewear the following performance elements are discussed: Krisp Technology vs Polarized lenses and how Krisp virtually eliminates haze and glare. How the Jondo eyewear boosts Reds, Greens and Blues of the color spectrum and how those colors help golfers to better sight the golf-ball, read greens and see contrasts in slope and grain. Spectral Filtration - what it is and what it does for a golfer's performance Perceptual Distortion and how Jondo Eyewear's design elimimates that, and Jondo's lens design and thickness and how it protects from injury to the eyes. This podcast is also available on YouTube as a vodcast.  Go to YouTube and seach for, and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  Also use the code OntheMark for a discount on your pair of Jondo sunglasses.

Briston Peterson is the founder of On Point Golf.  On Point manufactures the revolutionary 3D domed Golf Ball Marker. The On Point Marker is designed to improve your Spatial Acuity which in turn leads to improvements in green-reading, aim and alignment, and eventually more holed putts. The reason for the success of the marker is that human being are 3D creatures, living in a 3D world, but our eyes can show us only two dimensions.  The On Point 3D Marker bridges that gap and allows a golfer to dial-in his/her focus and intensely concentrate, creating the effect of "tunnel vision" which enhances the golfer's confidence on the greens. Briston joins #OntheMark to introduce the marker, illustrate how it works, and dive into the mechanics of how it helps a golfer to improve his/her stereoscopic vision for better alignment and the commensurate marginal gains that promotes. He also shares a putting tip from On Point Ambassador, US Open champion Jim Furyk.  Other putting improvement concepts include: Improvements in Putting Speed and Lines Charting Marginal Gains for Confidence The Value of Instinct and the "First Impression" in Green Reading, and Reading Greens from a Wide to Narrow perspective and approach. This podcast is sure to help you improve your confidence on the greens in order to lower your scores.  Listen to it on audio or watch it on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Richard H. Lee is a former PGA TOUR professional who has retired from tournament golf and turned to TV Announcing and Golf Teaching. The University of Washington graduate played on both the Korn Ferry and the PGA TOUR and he brings an acute knowledge of the mindset and technique required to perform under pressure. Richard joins Mark Immelman to help you pluck that "low hanging fruit" and lower your scores by improving your Putting, Chipping, Pitching, Lob Shots and Bunker Shots.  In his explanations and tutorials he teaches about the technique and concepts required to excel, under pressure on any shot on or around the green. Putting - Controlling your internal clock, Triggers for focus, Preparation, Being instinctive, Earning the right to putt well, Ball-strike and Start-lines, Stroke callibration, "Making deposits in the Bank" and his "5 Pillars to Putting." Chipping and Pitching - Predictability and Shot percentages for success, Positive mindsets, Avoiding compounding errors, Momentum savers, Understanding how the Wedge works, and Reading lies. Bunker Play - Appropriate Stance and Posture and Alignment, Practice Drills for better bunker shots and the concept of "Getting Taller through the Strike." This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Leopoldo (Leo) Hererra is a professional golfer, a performance coach and the founder of "The Connected Golfer." Orginally from Venezuela, Leo represented his country in their national team and his success led him to being recruited to college (Univ. of Central Florida) in the USA.  During his time at UCF he discovered his purpose; he turned professional and founded "The Connected Golfer," a step-by-step model to help and guide golfers to their best golf ever. He has also published a manual for better performance and he joins #OntheMark to talk about his career in golf, and help you level up your game by better Golf Course Management: Understanding, respecting, and playing to your strengths Target selection and aiming at the middle of the green Recovery from trouble and "taking your medicine" Shot placement and the value of putting up-hill Understanding course conditions and appropriate club selection, and Post-round reflections for growth. Improve your course management and watch your scores improve.  Download and share or watch on Youtube by searching and subscribing to Mark Immelman.  

Coach Kolby “K-Wayne” Tullier is one of the leading sports performance coaches and a published author.  He is also coach to a "Stable" of notable golfers including Justin Thomas, Max Homa, Tommy Fleetwood, Sungjae Im and Lexi Thompson.  His life and work experiences have taught him how to optimize the human body for sports performance and injury prevention, and K-Wayne brings lessons from his "Stable" as he joins the #OntheMark show to talk about health, wellness, working out, golf-specific strength and injury prevention. He also introduces the "Burn 180 System" and shows how its use can help you to a better body and more powerful and consistent golfswings. While illustrating the multiple uses of the Burn 180 Band Training device, Kolby talks about golf-specific execises for joint protection and an improved, more powerful pivot and body movement. He also shares insights and recommendations on improving Cardiovascular fitness for better undurance on the golf course. The entire podcast and the exercises K-Wayne demonstrates can be viewed on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  Use discount code Kolby10 to get a discount on your purchase of the Burn 180.

Ben Fowler (Masters Degree in Data Sciences) is a PGA Professional who through extensive research realised that, despite the influx of information available, the average handicap of all players has not gone down appreciably.   This fact led him to develop PlayIQ, and AI driven system.  PlayIQ employs state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms to scrutinize each frame of a golf swing. By capturing high-resolution video, PlayIQ can precisely analyze critical aspects of the swing.  Elements such as spine angle, knee bend, hip rotation, and club position. The computer vision technology identifies these elements and compares them against ideal swing mechanics, offering targeted feedback on specific strengths and areas for improvement. Ben joins #OntheMark to introduce and illustrate how the system works, and how it can help you figure out the exact issues within your technique that are letting you down. He describes: What an AI golf lesson involves How the system collects data and information How the system tailors the insights and tips to your specific problems, and How PlayIQ give you a complete Swing Analysis, how it compares your golfswing to other fundamentally sound swings, how it provides recommendations for improvement and how it offers Drills and Exercises to accelerate understanding, feel and improvement. His goal with the development of PlayIQ was to make golf instruction more accessible, affordable and helpful and this podcast is sure to help you on your way to getting a golf lesson tailored to your specific needs.  You can also watch the conversation between Mark Immelman and Ben Fowler on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Joel Dahman is a PGA TOUR winner and one of the most popular players in golf.   The Washington State native joins #OntheMark to talk with Mark Immelman about his life and his career in golf. Joel shares stories and lessons learned during his journey from Junior Golf through College and the Mini Tours to the Korn Ferry Tour and eventually the PGA TOUR. He talks about his keys to success, his personal battle with cancer and the mindset required to navigate those personal challenges to eventually win on the PGA TOUR. Joel also talks about his friendship with caddy, Geno Bonnalie, and their foray into the entertainment industry as part of the Netflix series, Full Swing. In this particularly candid interview, Joel takes you inside the ropes on the PGA TOUR while blending the human element of being a husband and a father while competing agains the world's best golfers.  He also talks about his game, his strengths, his weaknesses and how he is such an accurate iron player.   He talks at length about the following game improvement and Iron-play success keys: Dealing with nerves and setbacks The Tiger Woods effect in the game Sports Psychology and its place in golf Keeping a healthy perspective through the ups and the downs A Golfer's thought-life and how to react positively to it all Keys to Iron-game Proximity success, incl. appropriate Launch Angles, and Target Selection How to hit a fairway-finder, and  Bogey Avoidance vs Birdie Production This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube.  Search and Subscribe to Mark Immelman's YouTube Channel.

Fat Perez is known as "The Most Comfortable Man in Golf." A member  of the YouTube sensation "Bob Does Sports," a group of fun sports fans who do brilliantly dumb things on the golf course, FP is a gamer who played competitive golf collegiately and can compete with the best. He joins our #OntheMark podcast to tell his story, share insights from how he approaches competitive golf, and share his tips on how to get the most out of your game. He leans into some of the things that he does that can help any club golfer to better and more consistent golf: Making the most of limited practice time Putting Drills to hole more "money-makers" Clubface awareness Drills to reset feels and improve accuracy Course Management tips to avoid big numbers Playing your game - playing percentages, playing for mishits, being real with yourself Not acting flustered for consistent performance Not trying to fix your swing mid-round Respecting Par and realizing the value of one stroke, and Avoiding Mulligans You are sure to learn some simple ways to improve your golf and your scores so you can "have a day" every time you go and play. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube to watch the conversation between Fat Perez and Mark Immelman.