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In this episode of On The Mark, Mark Immelman is joined by New York Times bestselling author Steve Eubanks to discuss his latest book, Godball — a powerful look at the growing movement of athletes speaking openly and boldly about their Christian faith. Steve shares how the idea for Godball came from noticing a major shift in sports culture. What was once often limited to quick post-game “thank you” moments has become something much deeper: athletes using interviews, press conferences, social platforms, and public moments to share their faith stories with clarity, conviction, and courage. Mark and Steve explore why this movement is happening now, how athletes are helping lead a renewed interest in faith, and why performance, trophies, wins, and careers can never fully define a person. From Scottie Scheffler and Bernhard Langer to Rose Zhang, Kirk Cousins, Dusty Baker, Dottie Pepper, and Betsy King, the conversation highlights athletes who understand that what they do is not who they are. This episode is a thoughtful conversation about faith, identity, peace, pressure, grace, revival, and the unique platform sports provides for sharing something eternal. In This Episode, You'll Discover: What inspired Steve Eubanks to write Godball Why athletes are becoming more outspoken about their faith How sports have become a platform for revival and spiritual conversation Why modern athletes are moving beyond surface-level faith comments How Scottie Scheffler models identity beyond performance Why trophies and wins cannot fill the deeper spiritual need How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are responding to authentic faith Why young men are helping drive a renewed interest in church and Scripture How COVID changed many athletes' view of time, calling, and platform Why peace is essential for athletes performing under pressure How faith helps competitors handle failure, transition, and identity loss Why grace, redemption, and spiritual grounding matter in sports and life. Key Takeaways:  Athletes are using their platforms more intentionally to share their faith. Performance may define what an athlete does, but it should never define who they are. Sports reveal merit, pressure, failure, discipline, and resilience in a very public way. Many athletes are discovering that trophies do not provide lasting peace. True peace does not come from positive thinking alone, but from a deeper spiritual foundation. Younger generations are drawn to authenticity, and they can quickly recognize what is real. Faith gives athletes a way to process success, failure, pressure, and life after competition. The current faith movement in sports is not isolated — it is visible across golf, football, baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and more. This podcast is also available on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

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LKD *loves* Lee Trevino, and for good reason. The 1971 Champion Golfer of the Year is a soundbite machine. In this episode, LKD breaks down Trevino's tips on how opening your stance might actually help fight your slice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peter Kessler's relationships in golf stretch from Sam Sneed to Seve Ballesteros. Peter joins host Josh Karp to discuss his career at Golf Channel and the specific golf tips he learned from the greats of the game.  For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake  Amazon Storefront: https://shorturl.at/K0UoA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of On The Mark, Mark Immelman returns from Scotland with fresh insight from a week of Links Golf, the Genesis Scottish Open, and Open Championship week. Mark breaks down Tom Kim's impressive victory at the Genesis Scottish Open and shares what golfers of all levels can learn from his patience, maturity, shot-making, routine, and renewed approach to the game. After a period of searching, coaching changes, and mental clutter, Tom Kim found his way back by simplifying his swing, trusting his process, and accepting that even great work does not always produce immediate results. Mark also dives into the unique demands of links golf: firm fairways, tight lies, pot bunkers, wind, trajectory control, creativity, patience, recovery, and attitude. Whether you are preparing for a golf trip, watching The Open Championship, or simply trying to improve your everyday game, this episode is packed with practical lessons you can apply immediately. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What Tom Kim's Scottish Open victory teaches golfers about patience and maturity. Why good practice does not always guarantee good results. How expectations can hurt your performance. The “Golf Life Cycle” of good, indifferent, bad, indifferent, and good play. Why you should not panic when your game starts trending downward. How to identify your strengths, habits, and tendencies as a golfer. Why short game and recovery skills are essential when your ball striking is off. What Tom Kim changed in his swing to create more consistency. How quiet wrists can help stabilize the club face. A simple centered pivot drill you can do at home. Why “Operation 30” can help golfers stop overthinking. How to play firm, fast links conditions. Why the chip-and-run is so valuable on tight lies. How to vary trajectory and club selection in changing conditions. When to use the putter from off the green, and How to better understand and manage wind on the golf course. Key Takeaways: Golf improvement is holistic. Fitness, energy, walking endurance, mindset, and swing mechanics all affect performance. Links golf rewards patience, creativity, recovery, and smart decision-making. Tom Kim's win was a lesson in maturity, patience, conviction, and simplifying the mind. When your game gets shaky, return to your fundamentals instead of trying every quick fix. Great players make their bad days decent by relying on short game, putting, and smart course management. Quiet wrists can help improve club face control and ball striking consistency. A centered pivot can help improve contact, especially in wind. Doubt creates tension, and tension wrecks golf swings. A confident swing with the wrong club is often better than a doubtful swing with the right club. Wind hurts more than it helps, so plan accordingly, and Practicing different trajectories, uneven lies, and wind conditions can prepare you for real golf.  This podcast is a one-stop shop where you will get game improvement insights, Links Golf insights and a nugget or two on how to deal with the inevitable slumps in golf.  Watch it on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

LKD *loves* Lee Trevino, and for good reason. The 1971 Champion Golfer of the Year is a soundbite machine. In this episode, LKD breaks down some tips from the six-time major champion on how to play Open Championship golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Match play is simple enough. Card a better score than your opponent on the hole, you win the hole. But what if you could only win the hole with a birdie or better? That's Birdie Sprint, and, as LKD explains, you'll see it a lot during pro-am rounds at PGA Tour events. Here's how you can play it and/or adapt it for your skill level. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of On The Mark, host Mark Immelman welcomes back Dr. Luke Benoit, golf instructor, motor learning expert, and creator of the RypStick, for a deep dive into one of golf's biggest questions: Why is it so hard to change your swing — and why does your range game often disappear on the golf course? Luke shares insights from his upcoming book, The Golf Textbook, and explains how motor learning, biomechanics, practice design, and performance psychology all work together when golfers try to improve. The conversation challenges common assumptions about practice, range work, swing changes, and the way golfers train. Instead of simply “hitting more balls,” Luke lays out a smarter path for building better patterns, transferring them to the course, and learning when to think mechanically — and when to play freely. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why your practice swing often looks better than your real swing. Why hitting range balls is not always the best way to change a motor pattern. How pressure changes your movement patterns on the golf course. Why golfers must separate swing-building practice from performance practice . The difference between changing your swing for tomorrow vs. changing it for 90 days from now. Why learning a new swing pattern may require practicing without a golf ball. How video feedback can help you build a new movement pattern faster. Why calibration is key to fixing slices, hooks, tops, shanks, and contact issues. The four zones of improvement: Construction, Calibration, Transfer, and Performance, and How to build a “firewall” between mechanical thinking and on-course performance. Key Conversation Points: 1. Why Golf Swings Are Hard to Change Luke explains that golf swings are deeply ingrained motor patterns. Once a pattern has been built over time, it behaves almost like a riverbed: the movement naturally wants to return to the same path. To change it, golfers need to understand that they are not simply “trying a tip.” They are building a new pattern — and that takes the right environment, feedback, and repetition. 2. Why the Golf Ball Gets in the Way One of Luke's biggest points is that the golf ball creates conflict. When a golfer is trying to change mechanics and hit a good shot at the same time, the brain often prioritizes the result of the ball over the new movement. That is why Luke recommends separating swing-building work from ball-striking work. If the goal is to change your movement, the ball may not matter early in the process. 3. Construction: Building the Swing The construction zone is where golfers build a new movement pattern. Luke says this is the time to think like an engineer. This is not about hitting perfect shots. It is about creating the movement correctly, using video, feedback, and intentional reps. Luke also explains the value of reverse chaining — learning the downswing before adding the backswing. 4. Calibration: Fixing Ball-Flight Biases Calibration is where golfers learn how to control impact. If you slice it, learn to hook it. If you hit it low, learn to hit it higher. If you hit the ground first, learn to hit the ball first. Mark and Luke emphasize that many ball-flight problems can be improved quickly when golfers understand impact opposites and stop overcomplicating the fix. 5. Transfer: Taking Practice to the Course The transfer zone is where practice starts to look more like golf. Instead of hitting the same shot repeatedly, golfers must learn to change targets, vary situations, and make practice feel closer to the course. This is where many golfers struggle because traditional range practice often rewards comfort instead of adaptability. 6. Performance: Playing Without Mechanical Overload The final zone is performance. On the course, Luke believes golfers need to trust their training, trust their routine, and stop trying to solve every swing issue mid-round. The goal is to create a firewall between mechanical practice and on-course performance so the golfer can play freely, even while working through a swing change. This podcast is guaranteed to help you turn your practice into good scores.  Share it with your golf buddies, and watch it on YouTube by searching for and subscribing to Mark Immelman.

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The golf world never slows down, and this week's episode of Fits with the Founder, presented by Club Champion Golf, is packed with everything golfers are talking about.Founder Nick Sherburne is joined by special guest Mitch Schneider to break down the biggest stories in golf and sports, including:

Keely Levins and Chris Powers return to share with LKD how their respective Golf Galaxy coaches helped them get better ahead of their big showdown. Each player brought their own swing flaws, but, with the help of their coach, they were able to create new, more productive habits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of On The Mark, Mark Immelman is joined by Dutch Skiver, founder of Blind Strike Golf, for a wide-ranging conversation on how golfers can stop overthinking, quiet the mind, and learn to play with more feel, freedom, and trust. Dutch's teaching philosophy is refreshingly simple: golf does not need to be buried under technical jargon. Instead, better golf begins with clear communication, a reliable routine, and learning how to let the club do what it was designed to do — swing. Mark and Dutch discuss the difference between instruction and coaching; why many golfers lose their natural motion when a ball is introduced, and how the right training aid can help a player feel the solution instead of drowning in more swing thoughts. In This Episode, You'll Learn:  ✅ Why “impossible” in golf often becomes possible when the lesson is explained in a way the player can actually understand. ✅ The difference between instruction and coaching — and why golfers need more than just information. ✅ Dutch's two core keys to improvement: build a great routine and find finish. ✅ Why golf clubs are designed to swing — not be over-controlled or manipulated. ✅ How the “hit impulse” changes a golfer's motion when a ball is placed in front of them. ✅ Why putting and short-game struggles often begin with the eyes, tension, and early movement. ✅ How Dutch developed the Blind Strike training aids to help golfers quiet their vision, improve strike, and release the club more naturally. ✅ Why a released putter gives you a better chance to make putts than a held-off or manipulated stroke. ✅ How the Short Plate can help golfers better understand strike, bounce, landing point, and short-game contact. Key Conversation Points: 1. Golf Improvement Starts with Better Communication - Dutch explains that every golfer thinks differently. A good coach should understand the player's world and communicate in language that connects with them — instead of forcing the player into complicated golf terminology.  2. Coaching Is More Than Giving Information - Dutch uses a powerful analogy: handing someone golf balls without a basket gives them no place to hold the information. Coaching gives the player a “basket” — a structure for applying what they learn.  3. Routine and Finish Are Everything - Dutch believes golfers need two essentials: a great routine and a committed finish. If a player can build those, the swing can become more natural, repeatable, and less cluttered by technical thoughts.  4. Practice Swing vs. Real Swing - Many golfers make beautiful practice swings, then change completely when the ball appears. Dutch explains that the mission shifts from “swing” to “hit,” and that change creates tension, manipulation, and poor contact.  5. The Eyes Matter More Than Golfers Realize - Dutch and Mark discuss how early eye movement, peripheral vision, and the urge to “see the result” can disrupt putting, chipping, and pitching. The goal is to quiet the eyes long enough for the stroke or swing to complete.  6. Let the Club Work - Dutch's biggest message is that golf is not about overpowering the club with the body or the brain. Once golfers understand the club's role, they can better understand their own role: allow the club to swing and respond with feel. You can also watch Dutch demonstrate his lessons if you search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.  Make you practice purpose-driven and productive, employ some simple to apply lessons from PGA Pro Dutch Skiver.

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Wyndham Clark vs. Sam Burns was the Sunday duel nobody really expected at Shinnecock Hills after Clark took a six-shot lead into the final round, but down the stretch, with Burns several holes ahead of Clark the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open became a real slugfest. How did these two players end up there after falling out of form in 2025? LKD spoke to each of them to find out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave Clark is back alongside Steve Palmer for another episode of The Sweet Spot, sponsored by SBK.The lads look back on last week's US Open and Wyndham Clark's impressive triumph before turning their attention to another busy week of golf.This week, Dave and Steve preview the Open d'Italia on the DP World Tour as players continue to build momentum heading into the summer's biggest events. They then turn their attention to the Travelers Championship on the PGA Tour, where many of the world's best players tee it up just days after the year's third major.Expect expert analysis, betting insights and Steve's best value selections for the week ahead.18+ Gamble Responsibly.

In this episode of On The Mark, host Mark Immelman is joined by South African golf instructor Rick Currin, who teaches in Malaysia and specializes in making golf simpler, more playable, and easier to improve. Rick brings a biomechanics and sports science background to his coaching, but his message is refreshingly practical: stop overcomplicating the game, manage the course smarter, and build a swing and short game that help you avoid big numbers. Mark and Rick walk through a “mini boot camp” for your whole game—course management, driver setup, iron play, pitching, bunker shots, lag putting, and short putts—with one clear goal: help golfers score better by making better decisions and executing simpler shots. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✅ Why avoiding double bogeys is one of the fastest ways to lower scores ✅ How to manage a golf course by playing to your strengths—not your ego ✅ Why “boring golf” can be the smartest path to better scores ✅ How better posture and setup can help you drive the ball more consistently ✅ Why irons should be treated like precision clubs, not power clubs  ✅ A simple pitching key: narrow stance, toe down, rhythm, and less tension ✅ The bunker-shot mindset: speed and trust ✅ Why lag putting is an overlooked scoring skill—and how to practice it better, and ✅ How to improve short putts with a simple, repeatable routine. Key Themes: Golf Made Simple - Rick's coaching philosophy is built around cutting through overload. Instead of chasing every tip, golfers need simple, repeatable ideas they can actually use on the course. Course Management Saves Shots - You do not always need driver off the tee. Sometimes a 6-iron in play, followed by another smart shot, creates a better scoring opportunity than forcing driver into trouble.  Discipline Starts Before the Swing - Rick emphasizes discipline in the pre-shot routine and decision-making. Poor choices often begin before the club ever moves. Athletic Setup Matters - Better driving starts with posture, balance, and body readiness. Rick explains how rounded posture and tension can limit rotation and make it harder to square the face. Precision Over Power With irons and wedges - Rick encourages golfers to take an extra club, make a controlled swing, and focus on solid contact and dispersion—not maximum distance. Short Game Variety Wins - You do not always have to fly the ball to the hole. Rick prefers using the contours of the course, bump-and-run options, and different clubs around the green when the shot allows it. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman to watch it.

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Do you feel like you're always getting the bad breaks on the golf course?The tree kick that goes out of bounds. The putt that lips out. The weather that seems to turn against you at exactly the wrong moment.In this episode, Kathy explores why so many golfers feel unlucky—and why the reality may be very different. You'll learn how your brain naturally pays more attention to negative events, how that shapes your experience on the course, and why the story that you're "unlucky" might be costing you more strokes than the bad breaks themselves.Plus, Kathy shares a simple exercise you can use during your next round to shift what you're looking for, change your perspective, and start giving equal airtime to the good breaks that often go unnoticed.Because sometimes it's not the golf course working against you.It's the scorecard your brain is keeping.Get the Master Your Golf Brain System powered by My Mental Caddy™️ appReceive free weekly mental golf tips HEREHow many shots is your mental golf costing you? Take the quiz here: quiz.mymentalcaddy.comContinue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HEREMastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-CoachingMastering Your Golf Brain - The WorkbookMental Golf Journal - A Range for Your BrainAre all available at KathyHartWood.com/bookPrivate coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.comWebsite: KathyHartWood.com

In this episode of On The Mark, Mark Immelman welcomes back Will Stubbs from Zen Green Stage / Zen Swing Stage for a conversation that hits a major truth about modern golf: the game doesn't have an attraction problem—it has a retention problem. Golf participation has surged, but most new players don't stick—largely because golf is hard, practice isn't realistic, and learning infrastructure hasn't kept up with access. Will breaks down the “practice gap”—why sterile range/simulator reps don't translate to the real golf course where slopes, lies, turf conditions, and wind change everything. Then he shares actionable ways to improve faster: build situational awareness, train on uneven lies, and learn to read greens using a simple clock-face method that teaches you to see gravity like a blueprint. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why golf has a retention problem (not an attraction problem) The stat that should shock everyone: only ~25–27% become “committed golfers” Why most beginners never get lessons (and how golf learning hasn't scaled) The “practice gap”: why simulator/range practice can be misleading Why slopes (not length) are a course's greatest defense A simple putting read framework: Zero-grade line + clock face How Zen Green Stage helps golfers train compound breaks and real-world pace/reads How Zen Swing Stage recreates your lie instantly after each shot in sim play Why better practice turns fear into confidence (tension comes from doubt), and Where to find Zen + resources. Key Takeaways Access has exploded, learning hasn't. More people try golf, but most don't become committed players. Information ≠ understanding. Data is everywhere, but experience is what teaches. Practice should look like golf. If you only train flat lies, the course will expose you. Read greens by finding gravity first. The clock-face method simplifies the entire problem. Better puzzle-solvers score better. Golf is problem solving—practice needs variety and constraints. This podcast is also available to watch on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Send us Fan Mail⛳ What if improving your golf game wasn't about feel—but about precision, math, and repeatable systems?In this episode of Joey Pinz Conversations, Joey Pinz sits down with engineer, entrepreneur, and author Bob Labbe to explore a completely different way to think about golf—especially putting. With over 50 years of engineering experience, Bob breaks down how he applied problem-solving principles to one of the most frustrating parts of the game… and turned it into a system.From building companies in air pollution control to inventing new products and writing Putting by the Numbers, Bob shares how structured thinking, consistency, and curiosity can transform performance—not just in golf, but in life.This conversation goes beyond mechanics. It explores mindset, practice habits, and why most golfers (and professionals) may be focusing on the wrong things.

In this episode of On The Mark, host Mark Immelman is joined by David Bertoli (aka “Davide”) for a deep, visual-first breakdown of how the golf swing actually works in 3D—not as frozen “positions,” but as moving phases driven by what the body is doing internally. David shares how his team built a 3D system that reveals the skeleton, muscles, and fascia in motion—so golfers and coaches can stop chasing a Rory/McIlroy “look” and start optimizing their movement pattern. A major focus is David's framework: the Six Phases of the Golf Swing, built around Center of Mass (COM) movement + Anatomy Trains / fascia chains. They explore why the pelvis is the engine, how COM moves (horizontally and vertically), why maximum unweighting matters for speed, and how “carefree” phase-based movement beats “careful” position-chasing every time. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✅ Why 3D changes everything: stop studying the club “outside,” start understanding the body “inside” ✅ The difference between positions vs phases (and why a golf swing is a “moving sculpture”) ✅ What Center of Mass actually is, where it sits, and why the pelvis is so tied to it ✅ How COM moves in an “almost infinity-sign” pattern (and why it anticipates the club) ✅ Why elite players get lower than address in transition (and how that fuels speed) ✅ What fascia is (and why the body is a “full web”) + how anatomy chains store/release energy  ✅ The Six Phases: from address → shaft parallel → pelvis rotation → top → max unweighting → impact → hands chest-high ✅ A huge myth at impact: why you should not try to open shoulders as much as the ribcage, and ✅ The “eccentric load” trio: core stretch, lead-shoulder stretch, lead-wrist stretch (and why thoracic rotation matters.)  Key Takeaways Stop copying positions. Many great swings look different—but the best swings move through similar phases. Pelvis movement predicts swing quality. If the pelvis (and COM) moves well, the rest organizes more naturally.  Speed requires going down before going up. The best players drop lower than address, then push up fast into impact. Fascia matters. Efficient golf is stored energy → redirected forces → released energy, not “hit the ball harder.” Carefree beats careful. When golfers chase positions, they get tense; when they move through phases, they flow.  After you have listened to this podcast, go to YouTube, search and subscribe to Mark Immelman and watch the show to see David's graphics and presentation of his golfswing research and how his "Phases of the Swing" work.

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The flight of the golf ball will tell you (almost) everything you need to know about your golf swing — what's going wrong, how you should fix it, and whether or not you've succeeded in your quest to do so. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of On The Mark, host Mark Immelman welcomes Arjun Malik—one of the leading voices helping grow the game in India—for a deep dive into the part of golf improvement that most players skip: routines and structure.  Mark and Arjun's conversation quickly turns into a practical masterclass on what happens before the shot, after the shot, before the round, and after the round—and how those habits separate serious golfers from weekend “range ball beaters.” Arjun shares his own journey as a self-taught golfer who struggled with “quantity over quality,” including a memorable tournament warm-up where he hit ~300 balls and was exhausted by the back nine. That experience shaped his coaching mission: build systems that help golfers prepare smarter, track performance honestly, and show up on the course with confidence—not chaos. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✅ Why many golfers work hard but don't improve (the missing ingredient is structure) ✅ A simple post-round template to turn “I played bad” into real feedback ✅ The easiest stats to track (fairways, greens, misses, up-and-downs, 3-putts) and what they reveal ✅ Why golfers get so negative—and how to “count the good shots” to reset your mindset ✅ A fast post-shot reset: what to ask yourself so mistakes don't multiply ✅ How to build a pre-shot routine that fits your learning style (visual vs auditory) ✅ Why your routine should be timed (example: 12 seconds) and trained in the off-season, and ✅ How Tour players “replace the bad with good” using rehearsals after the shot.  Key Takeaways: Less can be more. Improvement isn't about endless reps—it's about purposeful reps. Stats beat emotions. Track a few simple numbers and you'll know exactly what to practice next. Credit the good shots. Most golfers only react to mistakes; better players reinforce the wins too. Reset after every shot. A quick check (“did it start/finish where I wanted?” “what did I feel?”) keeps you present. Your pre-shot routine is a trigger—not a performance. It should create one clear feel and a “ready” click. Develop your routines and go from chaos to clarity on the course.  Download and listen or watch on YouTube - search and subscrbe to Mark Immelman.

Welcome To Preferred Lines, the ULTIMATE 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge Betting Preview and PGA Championship Recap Show, powered by Read The Line The boys begin this week with a fun Ask The Pro segment with Keith Stewart. General Golf Tips and Instruction for the 10 handicapper, breaking down the putter change for Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth's unique grip, and tips on performing under pressure on the course. The gang then goes into great detail exiling TPC Craig Ranch from the schedule, and touches on Wyndham Clark's 4th career victory.  Then they shift to providing a comprehensive course breakdown for Colonial Country Club, including an interesting trend that has developed with driver usage. Player skill sets, course history, and how that impacts the odds board and their official early picks to win the 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge Whether you're looking for outright value, matchup edges, or the sharpest insight heading into PGA Championship week, this episode has you covered.

In this episode of On The Mark, host Mark Immelman welcomes back Cordie Walker (last on the show in 2019) for a practical, no-fluff conversation on what actually moves the needle for your golf game: Speed Training with intent, how to make Real Swing Changes, Practice Structure, Course Management using Dispersion, and Wedge Gapping that holds up under pressure.  Cordie shares his journey chasing 180 → 190 → 200mph Ball Speed, why most golfers “speed train” the wrong way, and how dedicated sessions (with a real warmup and real volume) raise your floor, not just your ceiling. Then the conversation pivots into improvement that transfers: Get Better Feedback (video + data), Practice with a Purpose (technique vs skill vs performance), and build a Wedge System that makes “shot #3” a weapon.  In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why “intent” is the missing ingredient in most speed training (and what a real session looks like)  The #1 speed-training sign you're actually going hard enough (yes—it should feel out of control)  How video changes everything: what you feel vs what you actually do  Why swing changes are harder than golfers think—and what it really takes to make them stick  A simple practice framework: Technique vs Skill vs Performance (and why most practice fails)  How great course management can free you up (and when “send it” actually makes sense)  Why dispersion is a shotgun pattern, not a “rifle”—and how to use it to play smarter, and A wedge gapping starting point most golfers skip (and why it's killing your scoring.) Key Takeaways: Speed is trainable—if you train it on purpose. Dedicated sessions, real warmup, and enough volume matter. Feedback is everything. Video + launch monitor data keep you honest and accelerate change. Practice needs a goal. Decide if you're working on technique, skill, or performance—then practice accordingly. Course management isn't “play scared.” Know your dispersion and make emotionless decisions—then commit. Wedge gapping wins tournaments for regular golfers. Build baselines, stop swinging wedges too hard, and refine. Download this simple to comprehend and easy to apply episode and share it with your golfing friends.  Also watch it as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and Subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Most golfers don't fail because they aren't trying… they fail because they're showing up to lessons with the wrong expectations, the wrong habits, and no plan between sessions. In this episode of #OnTheMark podcast, Mark Immelman is joined by Chris Smith, a Master PGA Professional and Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor, to break down 5 common mistakes that ruin golf lessons—and what to do instead so your next lesson actually turns into lower scores. You'll Learn: How to get more value from every lesson What to stop doing immediately (and why it's holding you back) How to practice between lessons so improvements stick How to communicate with your coach so you leave with clarity, and The simple mindset shift that makes training “transfer” to the course. The 5 Things (and the Fix): No clear goal for the lesson → Fix: define a “win” before you arrive (shot pattern, contact, start line, scoring goal) Trying to rebuild everything at once → Fix: one priority, one feel, one drill—stack progress over time  Collecting swing thoughts instead of building skill → Fix: convert tips into a repeatable drill + a checkpoint you can self-diagnose No plan between lessons → Fix: a simple practice structure (block → random → on-course challenge) Expecting range success to instantly become course success → Fix: train pressure, variability, and decision-making—not just mechanics. If you've ever left a lesson feeling hopeful… then lost it by the weekend—this one is for you. Like, Subscribe, and comment below: What's the #1 thing you want your next lesson to fix?

In this episode of On the Mark, host Mark Immelman sits down with PGA TOUR winner Chris Gotterup to go inside the ropes—covering the real nuts and bolts behind elite performance: power, feel vs. technical thoughts, practice drills, putting improvement, and handling pressure when it matters most.  Chris shares what was happening in his mind and body during his playoff win at TPC Scottsdale, how he trains for speed without getting “too technical” in tournament weeks, and why communication with his caddie is one of the biggest keys to performing under the gun. In This Episode, You'll Discover:  What playoff pressure actually feels like—and how Chris handles it in real time How Chris thinks about power (and the setup tweaks he uses when he wants more distance) Why he avoids technical thoughts during tournament weeks (and saves them for offseason work) The “guardrails” approach: shaping shots without over-complicating your swing Training aids he uses (band, wrist device, HackMotion) and why they help Course management for different venues—Augusta vs. Harbour Town (and why mini driver matters) Putting improvement: start-line work, 3-putt avoidance, and speed training with Tim Yelverton Mental game under chaos (Waste Management), plus a playoff mindset: play to win Chris's favorite win breakdown—and what each victory taught him Key Themes:  Pressure Is Normal—It Means You Care Chris is clear: nerves show up at the highest level, and that's part of competing. Feel First (Tournament Week), Technique Later (Offseason) He'll work on mechanics away from competition, but once the tournament starts, he commits to what he brought that week. “Guardrails” Beat Constant Overhauls He stays inside a preferred shot pattern—then adjusts toward neutral when needed, rather than rebuilding mid-week. Communication Is a Performance Tool When things get loud or fast, Chris slows down by communicating clearly with his caddie about target, shape, and intent.   Episode Takeaways ➡ Power is useful—but it's only valuable if the next shot backs it up.  ➡ Feel-driven golf gets more reliable when you keep your swing inside simple “guardrails.”  ➡ Putting improves when you start with start-line, then build speed control and accountability.  ➡ Under pressure, slow down by communicating clearly—target, shape, and intent. If you want more episodes like this—where Mark goes deep on how the best players actually practice, think, and compete—subscribe to On the Mark and share this episode with a golfer who wants to improve their game.  Also, search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

As the weather warms up again, many of us will find ourselves facing our first greenside bunker shots of the season. That may scare some of us more than others, but even the most confident bunker players might need a refresh every now and then. Fear not: With the help of Golf Digest Top Teacher Joe Mayo, LKD explores how shaft lean can help players get the ball closer to the hole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Brandt is loving his role as Head Golf Pro at the Chaska course. Hazeltine is readying for an LPGA Major in June, the Ryder Cup in 2029, and is reaching to new golfers with a short course that has been built there. It's the debut episode of "THE DRIVE" on The WCCO Morning News. Photo by David Berding/Getty Images

Nick Biondi is a PGA Member and the Director of Golf Instruction at Radley Run Country Club in West Chester, PA. One of the most respected golf instructors in the country, Nick has over 20 years of elite teaching experience.  His quality instruction has helped him build a reputation for transforming golfers through a science-backed and data-driven approach.  Nick joins #OntheMark to illustrate some game improvement insights from his new book, "Making the Turn.": This podcast features golf tips and nuggets that will help you improve your Scoring Shots: Deciding who you want to be in golf Putting and Checkpoints for a consistent, repeatable and productive Putting Stroke Being Reactive vs. Over-thinking Chipping and Pitching insights incl. Data for success 3 Different Styles for Pitching, and Setup and Posture keys for consistent Strikes and Spin Control. This podcast is also available on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

You asked for it, you got it. In this episode, LKD talks with former World No. 1, 2015 PGA Champion and short game aficionado Jason Day about different types of shots to play around the green and when to play each one ... and you might be surprised at how often certain shots come up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result... and I have been INSANE with my driver for four decades."

In this episode of It Could Be Your Eyes, Dr. Juanita Collier and Jess Liedke dive into a surprising reason many golfers struggle with inconsistency—even when their swing, equipment, and practice routine stay the same.Ever had a great day on the course followed by a completely off day with no clear explanation? This episode breaks down why that happens—and why it may not be your swing at all.Instead, the real issue could be your visual system.

Golfers often try to push too hard, too soon to make up for mistakes on the course. Sam Weinman talked to Rory McIlroy and Max Homa at the Masters about how and when they go about responding when things go south on the course. Their answers about patience and when to push might be surprising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler Coonts is one of the leading young instructors in the game, and most certainly a leading "Online" golf instructor via Skillest.  Based in Las Vegas and mentored by George Gankas and Jeff Smith, Tyler preaches "Rotation" but joins the #OntheMark podcast to talk about Shallowing the Golf Club and how to do it correctly. He talks about the following topics pertaining to the downswing and how the club should move: What is Shallowing the Club How does the Club Shallow What needs to Happen for the Club to Shallow What is the Correct Amount of Shallowing Playing Above, and Below the "Plane" Backswing vs Impact Work and Focus Overtake Rate and "Flipping" and Rotation and the Appropriate Side Tilts for success. Tyler also illustrates how great ball-strikers shallow the club in the downswing.  Champions like:  Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Viktor Hovland. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Adam Scott has spent more than half his life as a professional golfer. He also has won in three different decades, a testament to his longevity in the game of golf. At Augusta National last week, LKD got to ask how the 45-year-old has been able to stay relevant for so long. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even when he raced out to a six-shot 36-hole lead at the Masters, Rory McIlroy wasn't firing on all cylinders. He worked hard Friday and Saturday nights to address a few issues with his swing and was aided by a helpful mindset: instead of thinking about what not to do, he thought about what else he needed to do. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Golf professional, NCAA Collegiate Coach, Author and Entrepreneur, Edgar Evans Jr. picked up golf at age 11 and never looked back. As the current Head Golf Coach at Morehouse College, he dedicates himself to building up men, winning championships, and leveraging his connections to provide world-class facilities for his teams. He joins Mark Immelman to recap the 2026 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia and share lessons from the competitors, and their play, that can help you play your best golf when it matters. Edgar addresses the following game improvement elements as demonstrated by the world's best golfers: Patience in challenging circumstances Playing with and against better Competition for development's sakes Keeping a healthy Perspective on golf and results Productive Preparation and Practice Course Management, Process Control and Playing to your Strengths Self Belief and maintaining confidence when things don't go your way, and Handling Pressure and Fear with Poise. Edgar uses examples and anecdotes from Masters Champions Rory McIlroy, Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer andScottie Scheffler as he revisits his time at The Masters with his Morehouse College Men's Golf Team. Download and share this podcast, and watch it on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Seth Pepper is a former #1 Ranked Swimmer in the World, a USA National Champion and an American Record Holder.  With his swimming career behind him, Seth is now a Motivational and Keynote Speaker, and a Performance Coach.  He works with athletes of all sporting codes, including golfers to "Unlimit Their Potential."  He joins #OntheMark to help you to think like a pro as he dives into elements of Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality." Seth maps out stories and anecdotes into a simple, applied performance playbook that translates cleanly to golf and high-pressure execution: The Kobe Archetype — A student of the game. Unconditional love from his family whether he scored he succeeded or failed, and how that freed Kob to fail and grow. Internal Drive — Bryant's “kill list” as personal motivation, and how the responsibility for obsession always lives with the athlete. The Mamba Mentality as a tool — How to create a performance persona. And the dsicipline of studying acting and characters to access different mind states on demand.  Seeking Separation and the Continuous Accumulation of Advantages — “Just keep getting better.” The compound effect of incremental gains over time. Kobe's philosophy wasn't about a single "big break"; it was about the relentless accumulation of small advantages that eventually make him untouchable.  Deliberate Practice — A trait that Kobe and Tiger Woods shared. The art of living by “Don't get Bored with the Bbasics.”  The Reset Weapon — Accepting the moment on its own terms to return to flow and presence.  Kobe's process for getting into The Flow State / The Zone. Prepare like a Scientist, Perform like an Artist — Separating analysis from execution. Playing with joy. Love and Greatness — At the highest level it is not about trophies, money, or fame.  It is about honing your craft and studying what you love. This is Seth Pepper's second appearance on the #OntheMark podcast and just like the first time, he delves into his extensive experience and research to help you to perform at your best under pressure. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - to watch, search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

As Strokes Gained has become more mainstream in golf, many players have come to understand that the closer they get to the hole, the fewer strokes it will take them to hole out. And that's still generally true, but PGA Tour data and strategy coach Cory Jez outlines a key scenario where laying up off the tee actually helps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Robert Rock is a 2x winner on The DP World Tour, a golf instructor, and one of the sweetest swingers of a golf club in the game. He recently designed a golf-swing training aid called the TRS Slider, and he joins #OntheMark to talk about it and how it can help you improve various elements in your golf-swing: Garner the Correct Feel for an On-plane Swing Cure an Over the Top Move Improve Connection in the Trail Side Improve Trail Elbow aAction Improve Swing Path Improve Low Point Control Improve Clubface Release, and Direct a Proper Exit Path and Balanced Finish. As a bonus, Robert also delves into various golfswing elements such as Swing Thoughts vs Swing Feels, Length of Backswing, Transition, Impact, Angle of Attack and Swing Path, as well as a centered tilted pivot as the hub of an on-plane, repeatable swing. More about the TRS Slider - It is also used by professional golfers such as Open Champion, Cam Smith, PGA TOUR winner Thomas Detry and PGA TOUR winner Patton Kizzire.  This simple to use training aid will certainly highlight appropriate feels in the golf-swing and help you to hit the ball more squarely and powerfully. Use code onthemark15 at golftrainingaids.com to get a discount on your purchase. Learn from Rocky about how to make silky smooth, repetitive golf swings.  Download and listen or watch on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Inci Mehmet is a former LET (Ladies European Tour) professional golfer. Her playing career was curtailed by injury and she turned to TV broadcast and has become one of the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour Announcers for Sky Sports.  Inci brings a blend of her playing experience and her vast knowledge of the game to her broadcast, and she has quickly become one of the leading voices on the International coverage. She joins Mark Immelman to discuss lessons learned from her career in golf, and to take you inside the ropes to learn from some of professional golf's leading players. She talks about and highlights lessons that will help you take your golf game to the next level: Scottie Scheffler Justin Rose Marco Penge Charley Hull, and Lydia Ko Inci also talks about valuable game improvement concepts like (a) Healthy Perspective, (b) Strong Competition. and (c) Health, Well-being and Discipline. Download and listen to this podcast or watch it on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Johnson Wagner is a 3x Winner on the PGA TOUR, and a 2x Winner on The Korn Ferry Tour who has turned to Radio and Television Broadcasting. Formerly with The Golf Channel, Johnson has joined CBS Sports as an on-course announcer and he joins Mark Immelman to share lessons from his life in golf, his wins and his losses, and things he has seen the best in golf do.  "Wags" discusses the following: NCAA College Golf and Lessons Learned at Virginia Tech Turning Pro and knowing when to do so Winning on the PGA TOUR The Value of a Positive Attitude in Golf Making the Best of Bad Situations Bouncing Back from Failure Finding and Honing a "Go-To" Shot Chipping, Pitching and a good Short-Game Draws vs. Fades and Shot-making Tips for Playing Under Pressure, and Advice for Parents of Young Golfers Johnson brings years of tournament golf experience, and shares wisdom and insight bound to help you play your best when it matters most.  Download and share with your friends, or subscribe to Mark Immelman and watch on YouTube.

Mike Malaska is one of the great golf instructors of his era.  The 2011 PGA of America National Teacher of the Year, and a Golf Digest Magazine "Legend of Instruction," Malaska is sought out by golfers of all skill levels and abilities for his insight, experience and athletic approach to golf teaching and coaching. He joins #OntheMark to talk about his approach to instruction, and elaborate on various concepts that will help you to develop your golf-swing for the better.  Topics covered include: Exaggerations to Fix Swings Why Stability beats Timing Proper Hip and Shoulder Rotation The real origin of Swing Speed  Grip and Clubface Relationships Face Control and its Importance, and One Move Guaranteed to fix a Golf-Swing. Mike also talked about Impact Skills, Playing from Instinct, Freeing up the Swing to Free up and Mind, and he illustrates ball-striking concepts from legends like Jack Nicklaus. Download and share this podcast and/or watch it on YouTube, by searching for and subscribing to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

Dr. Carly Hunt is a Sport and Counseling Psychologist, Scientist and Educator and Author who counsels athletes, adolescents and adults on improving performance, well-being and health. Carly is a former NCAA Division I golfer (Georgetown University & University of Maryland) and a certified yoga instructor and she joins #OntheMark to help you reach your full potential in golf and in life. Dr. Hunt shares 5 Mental Training Strategies to Improve your performance: The 3 C's to Manage Negative Thoughts S.T.O.P for Mindfulness Positive Emotion and Fun Living your Values, and Imagery and Visualization She also illustrates how pain is BioPsychoSocial and how you can beat it with the same 5 Mental Training Strategies. Watch this podcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.