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#308: LFG - BECOME A SHORT GAME MASTER with Mclachlin, Parent, Cerm, and Singer Apr 07, 2024

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, range sesh, or whatever is important to you.

This month's LFG series is all about BECOMING A SHORT GAME MASTER, with soundbites from world renowned coaches like Parker Mclachlin (Short Game Chef) and Dr. Joe Parent (Zen Golf) and your favorite podcast hosts Ev and Cerm.

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

221 - Modernize Your Short Game and Mindset with the Short Game Chef

213 - How to Make Every Putt with Dr. Joe Parent

176 - Chipping Away (Literally) - A Short Game Breakthrough

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#307: Mental Golf Mailbag with Keith Bennett (Managing Swing Changes, Fixing Driver Issues, Rebuilding Wedge and Putter Confidence, and more) Mar 31, 2024

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Ev and Cerm invite former pro golfer, +4 handicap, and elite coach Keith Bennett aboard the Train to answer 10+ listener questions ranging from driver woes, swing changes, short game issues and so much more. If you're struggling in any part of your game, this episode is for you because we cover it all!
Listener questions:

How to best tackle the mental fears of bad scores during a swing change -@cameron_mcewan
I struggle feeling like I deserve pars and birdies. - @thekylebeers
Driver vs iron swing. Can’t hit the big dawg to save my life. - @jayrojo
- Driver man - giving me problems. I’m good and okay when I like the look of the hole @carlosmanueldiazmelean
The inconsistency of 20-50 yards shots. @Davidduval36
- I have lost all confidence with my wedges @brettski64
Consistency and tempo when in a new environment -@irenes_ecologist
Making poor choices on the course. Always thinking about the hero shot. @Buttercutspod
Tips for performing well and preparing mentally for tournaments. @blakes.dinwoodey
How to figure out my pre shot routine - @Cwoosley
pulling putts - struggling with start line and having confidence that I’ll roll it where I want to. -nick_guenther
Been playing golf swing all winter and gotten good at it. How to translate to course? -@ccuinmtl
What can you do to lower expectations when making a club change? Got new set. Help. -@pocketjs
How to just focus on one swing thought-@nickdelgado21
How to acknowledge your miss without it becoming a negative thought @tchats89

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#306: Is Tinkering Helping or Hurting Your Golf Game? Mar 24, 2024

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Ev and Cerm hop aboard the Train to settle an argument about tinkering -- is it helping or hurting your golf game? Are you a tinkerer or are you actually getting better at golf?
**Key Highlights from This Episode:**

🏌️‍♂️ **Dive Into the Fundamentals**

Evan's sage (and occasionally frustrating) journey toward a smooth takeaway and maintaining confidence opens the door to discussing the foundational 'feels'. Learn why starting with rhythm can transform your game, and why an ace on the golf course might be closer than you think.

📊 **The Numbers Game:**

Matt and Evan get real about practice – it's not about the scores or the stats. What drives improvement is a deep understanding of the basics: grip, stance, posture, and the weight distribution dance. If you need a coach in your ears, consider us your on-the-go caddies.

😤 **Tinkering Pitfalls to Avoid:**

We dissect our tendencies to 'fix' our swings, looking at Tiger Woods as a high-profile tinkerer. But remember, without his incredible understanding of the swing, this strategy could be a trap.

🏌️‍♀️ **Rethink Your Swing Thoughts:**

Hear about simplifying your focus to "bump left, load right," and why muscling every swing might be throwing your game off track. Evan shares his enlightening lesson with coach Josh, and why that might mean less is actually more.

💡 **The Power of Soft Swings:**

Evan's astonishing 80 is a testament to the wonders of swinging softly. Matt pushes him to reflect: should fixing the takeaway obsession be the goal, or is it merely a golfer's mirage?

🔄 **Tinkerer vs. Betterer:**

Join the debate as we embrace our flaws and question our pursuit of that elusive 'perfect' swing. Do pros like Adam Scott have the secret, or is it more about accepting our unique gameplay?

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#305: Jay Bilas - The Transformational Journey (and struggles) from a Lesson a Week for an Entire Year Mar 17, 2024

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Jay Bilas, College Basketball Analyst and overall sports legend, hops aboard the Train for his second ride to dig into the transformative journey (and struggles) from getting a lesson a week for an entire year.
**Key Highlights from This Episode:**

- 🏀⛳️ Jay details his recent focus on defense in the world of college hoops and compares it to the strategic nature of golf.

- 🍊 Hear his thoughts on why Tennessee and their coach have potential to go all the way.

- 🎫 Jay shares his unforgettable Ryder Cup experience and reminds us why we all love this game.

- 🔄 From three-putt frustrations to breakthroughs on the green, Jay discusses his journey to a stronger putting game.

- 💭 Get ready to change your mental approach with expert insights from both Jay and Evan.

- 🏆 Jay looks back at moments from his childhood and shares the impact of visualization and pressure in the heat of competition.

- 🌟 Discover the value of patience and dedication, revealed through Jay's year-long commitment to improving his game.

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#304: Chipping Away - How I Conquered Nerves, Swing Changes, and Private Course Pressure Mar 10, 2024

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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to dig into his best round since rebuilding his swing. Ev unpacks the pressure packed stories at one of the most private clubs in Los Angeles, what his caddie forced him to focus on, and the revelation of somehow finding the zone again. If you've struggled recently, this episode should give you hope.

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#303: In Case You Missed It - February 2024 Recap of The Par Train Podcast Mar 10, 2024

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of February.

Here are the episodes from February:

#296 - Finding Your Tiger Mode with Fredrik Lindblom and Hannah Gregg

#298 - Why We're In The Epidemic of Over Instructioni and How to STILL Go Low

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

#300 - Celebrating 300 Episodes with One Simple Revelation that Could Change Your Game.

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#302: Mental Game Roundtable - Making the Jump From a 13 to a 9 in One Year (With children and limited free time) Mar 03, 2024

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Long time listener first time caller, Zach Dangos, hops aboard the Train to unpack what he changed in 2023 to go from a 13 to a 9, with little kids and limited free time. If you want to shave 4 shots off your handicap in 2024, this episode is a must listen.

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#301: LFG - KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID with Kraft, Nicholas, Trottie, Horovitz, Singer and Cerm Mar 03, 2024

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This month's LFG series is all about KEEPING IT SIMPLE, with soundbites from Tour Pros Kelly Kraft and James Nicholas, TaylorMade's Chris Trott, Author Oliver Horovitz, and your favorite podcast hosts Ev and Cerm.

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

Episode 293 - PGA Tour Pro (and visor guy) Kelly Kraft - Go Back to Basics

Episode 286 - Tour Pro James Nicholas Gives a Masterclass on Playing Well When it Matters Most

Episode 267 - Your Blueprint to Getting Back on Track After a Bad Round

Episode 231 - Clear the Clutter with TaylorMade's Chris Trott

Episode 228 - Golf Should Be an Adventure with Oliver Horovitz

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#300: Celebrating 300 Episodes with One Simple Revelation that Could Change Your Game Feb 25, 2024

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Ev and Cerm celebrate 300 episodes by going back to their first ever mental game podcasts, breaking down their favorite clips, and ultimately unpacking this one single revelation that changes everything for your game, life, work, and more. If this is your 300th ride on the Train or your first, this episode is a must listen.

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#299: Is It My Swing or Is It Mental with PGA Tour Coach Rick Sessinghaus and SCPGA Coach of the Year Josh Alpert Feb 18, 2024

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Rick Sessinghaus, former coach of Collin Morikawa for 18+ years, hops aboard the Train for his 4th time joined by his Flowcode colleague, SCPGA Coach of the Year, and my coach Josh Alpert LIVE from the PGA Show. Ev wanted to get to the truth of this longtime question. Is it my swing or is it mental? If you've ever wondered this yourself, this episode is for you.

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