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Mark Broadie with Strokes Gained Insights to Lower Your Scores Nov 18, 2020

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Mark Broadie is the Carson Family Professor of Business at Columbia Business School. He is a member of the USGA Handicap Research Team and the inventor of the Strokes Gained Data Analytics system used on The PGA TOUR. Broadie is also a writer and published author and he joins "On the Mark" to share Strokes Gained insights and tips on how you can lower your scores. Broadie delves into improved play off the tee by understanding shot patterns, shot selection in the iron game for better distance control, greenside proficiency and focus and putting from distance and from short range.

Andrew Neethling on a Championship Mindset and Performance Under Pressure Nov 07, 2020

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Andrew Neethling (South Africa) is a championship-winning (US Open and South African Open) Downhill Mountain Biking Champion. With multiple podium finishes in the World Cup he has been at the top of his field and understands the value of a championship mindset. He joins the podcast to compare the disciplines of playing good golf and competing in Mountain Bike Racing. Specifically Andrew addresses: Visualization, Strategy Development, Discipline, Trust, Pre-shot Routines, and Performance under Pressure.

David MacKenzie Helps You Improve Your Mental Game and Reduce Performance Anxiety Oct 29, 2020

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The founder of "Golf State of Mind", David MacKenzie is a Mental Coach who works with golfers on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, European Tour, Challenge Tour, LPGA and LET. He joins us to unpack how the mind works and how to unlock your best performance under pressure. He also discusses Nerves, Performance Anxiety and Fear of Failure and how you can circumvent those with certain mental skills. Among various tools he shares to improve your mental acuity he elaborates on Mental Preparation, Control of Arousal Levels, Concentration, the Subconscious Mind and Flow, and a Healthy Perspective.

Mike Schy with Thoughts on Variability Reduction and Streamlining your Golf Swing Oct 26, 2020

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Mike Schy has been a PGA Professional since 1990. He has worked with players of all skill levels with his most notable client being Bryson DeChambeau. Mike believes that "Every good golf swing has its own style and is unique. But all good golf swings have a number of things in common.” He joins our podcast to discuss this observation. He also dives into the concept of removing unnecessary moving parts from the swing to improve consistency. Mike weaves examples from Bryson DeChambeau into his explanations as he talks: Variability reduction, the Plane of the Club, the Pivot, Weight Shift, Trail Arm action, Wrist Action and Ball Position.

Brad Brewer Shares Lessons Learned from his Time with Arnold Palmer Oct 19, 2020

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Brad Brewer is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, an author, and the co-founder of the Arnold Palmer Golf Academies. He has worked with a number of PGA TOUR and LPGA golfers and he joins our podcast to share lessons he learned from his time with Arnold Palmer. Brad recounts lessons, anecdotes and experiences with "The King" as he addresses: Putting with confidence Trust and verification Using fear as fuel Perseverance and its power Turning negatives into positives, and how to practice like a pro.

Gary Murphy highlights Lessons you can learn from the Tour Professionals Oct 12, 2020

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Gary Murphy (Ireland) is a former European Tour golfer and winner who has turned to coaching, teaching and broadcasting. The Professional at The K-Club he joins us to contrast the differences between the pro and the club golfer to illustrate ways in which you can improve your game. Gary talks about: Fundamentals, Sequence of Movement, Distance Control, Shot Selection and Conviction, Driving Accuracy, Practice and Preparation, Course Management and Mindset. Pro examples and illustrations include Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley, Shane Lowry and Annika Sorenstam.

Jon Sherman (Practical Golf) Discusses Course Management for Better Scores Oct 07, 2020

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Jon Sherman is the founder of the golf improvement website practical-golf.com. His website has grown into one of the leading game improvement sites in the game as he focuses on the playing aspects of golf. Jon joins "On the Mark" to share his insights on course management and avoiding disastrous on-course errors to lower your scores. The discussion centers around the decision of Driver vs. 3-Wood off the tee for success; Approach play yardages and iron play to hit more greens in regulation, and speed control on the greens to reduce 3-putts.

Garrett Johnston with Game Improvement Tips from The PGA and LPGA Tours Oct 01, 2020

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Garrett Johnston is a writer, a journalist, a broadcaster and he hosts his own podcast - "Beyond the Clubhouse". A long-time journalist on the Professional Golf Tours he has forged relationships with a number of PGA TOUR and LPGA players and he joins us to share game improvement tips the players have shared with him. Garrett delves into the following. Xander Schauffele on Scoring Mindset; Brendon Todd on Bunker Play; Kevin Streelman on Lag Putting and Speed Control; Nelly Korda on Greenside Chipping and James Hahn on Short Putting.

Tee to Green Improvements with J.J. Killeen Sep 29, 2020

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J.J. Killeen is a former PGA TOUR player, a 2-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour and now a golf instructor in Texas. He joins "On the Mark" to reminisce about his journey as a player and now instructor. He shares lessons learned, his take on dealing with injury and his pivot from playing to teaching. J.J. brings a playing element to his instruction as he takes you from the Tee to the Green with tips and insights on each area- Tee-shots, Iron play for good striking and trajectory control, Bunker shots, Greenside pitches, Lag putting to avoid 3-Putting and Holing out under pressure.

Carl Reader on 3 Functional Movements to Improve Your Golf Swing Sep 24, 2020

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Carl Reader is a South African Functional Movement Coach who works with golfers of all skill levels with an emphasis on better health and maximized performance. Carl joins our podcast to help you to understand functional movements and exercises and their effect on injury prevention and golf improvement. He specifically elaborates on three functional movements - the Squat, the Upright Plank and the Lunge - describes how they are performed and how incorporating them in workouts will promote well-being, reduced injury and better golf. He also addresses Thoracic Spine Mobility and some key moves in the swing related to power production.

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