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#478: In Case You Missed It - May 2026 Recap of The Par Train Podcast Jun 28, 2026

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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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from May.

Episodes from May:

#468 - Why the World's Best Golf Courses Feel Different with Architect Bill Coore (Part 2)

#470 - Is the PGA Championship the Worst Major? (PGA Championship Preview/Replay Rate)

#471 - What Aaron Rai Understands About Golf That Most Amateurs Don't (2026 PGA Championship Recap)

#472 - The Greenskeeper (With The Craziest Swing in Golf) Who Learned to Ignore Everything Modern Golf Teaches

#473 - The Most Underrated Way to Improve Your Golf Game (Hint: Probably the last thing you want to do)

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Want to stop obsessing over swing positions and instead improve your sequencing, raise your cruising speed so you can hit the ball longer by swinging lighter? Dial in your wedges and putting? Go to https://www.thestacksystem.com/pages/thepartrain and enter the code TRAIN for 10% off.

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#477: The Difference Between Confidence and Resilience (2026 US Open Recap) Jun 22, 2026

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Wyndham Clark wins his second U.S. Open Championship, but what does this mean for you and your game? Can you learn how to harness the art of competition and learn how to fight when the round gets tough? What is confidence vs. what is resilience? Is the chase of confidence hurting us long-term? What about a me against the world mentality? If you want to learn how to get your best out of the round when it seems everything is going wrong, this episode is for you.

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT GPS AND SCORING

Download the Grint app here, follow Evan Singer, and get updates on Ev's round live. Ev's used the app for years but is now focused on using the advanced stats to figure out what parts of his game need to improve the most.

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As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.

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#476: The Grit, Glory, and Chaos of The U.S. Open's History (Replay Rate) Jun 14, 2026

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What was the U.S. Open like when it started in the early 1900s? How did it become golf's toughest test? Why do the best players win the US Open but one win wonders win PGA's? Ev and Cerm go through the making of the U.S. Open, debate their favorite majors, break down Oakmont CC, winner history and so much more to get you ready for the 2025 U.S. Open Championship. Want to get more grit and resilience in your game -- this episode is also for you.

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I'VE BEEN PRACTICING GOLF ALL WRONG
Want to stop obsessing over swing positions and instead dial in your wedges? Ev went through the Stack Wedging and was blown away at how fun the wedge competition was and how much further Ev hits his wedges than what he thought. Go to https://www.thestacksystem.com/pages/thepartrain and enter the code TRAIN for 10% off.

As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.

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#475: LFG - LEARNING PATIENCE Jun 07, 2026

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Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about learning patience. If patience is a struggle for you, play this on the way to your next round!

As always, thanks for hopping aboard!

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#474: How to Stop Compounding Mistakes (A Course Management Masterclass) Jun 07, 2026

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Ev and Cerm hop aboard another Par Train to chip away and dig deep at Ev's recent "LIVE ON COURSE" podcast. And what they didn't expect to happen was to find multiple golden nuggets, priceless lessons about course management and how not to compound mistakes. If you're sick of making double bogeys and big numbers, this episode will change your game (not an exaggeration).

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Spring Gear!

New Rhoback spring polos, lightweight shorts, vests and more are now available. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out!

As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.

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#473: The Most Underrated Way to Improve Your Golf Game (Hint: Probably the last thing you want to do) May 31, 2026

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This week, Cerm's former college teammate and current +2 handicap Jay McBride hops aboard the train to share why he's getting back into competitive golf after years away from the tournament scene. Whether you're thinking about joining a men's league, playing in your club championship, entering your first tournament, or simply challenging yourself more often, this episode is for you.

We dive into the importance of competition, why most golfers stop improving, and how getting back to the basics, starting with setup and fundamentals, can unlock better golf without reinventing your swing.

If you've been looking for a sign to challenge yourself again, this might be it.

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BEST WEDGE PRACTICE EV HAS EVER HAD
Want to stop obsessing over swing positions and instead improve your sequencing, raise your cruising speed so you can hit the ball longer by swinging lighter? Dial in your wedges and putting? Go to https://www.thestacksystem.com/pages/thepartrain and enter the code TRAIN for 10% off.

As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.

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#472: The Greenskeeper (With The Craziest Swing in Golf) Who Learned to Ignore Everything Modern Golf Teaches May 24, 2026

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Aaron Caraway (@1percentgolf) hops aboard the Train with one of the craziest swings on the internet. Even crazier? He'll probably beat you. This episode is a refreshing one. It's about playing the game your way, ignoring modern advice, and swinging your swing. If you ever get in your own way, this episode is for you.

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As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.

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#471: What Aaron Rai Understands About Golf That Most Amateurs Don’t (2026 PGA Championship Recap) May 18, 2026

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What does Aaron Rai get about golf that most of us don't? Is Aaron Rai the most relatable major winner we've seen in years? What did Aaron Rai do better than Rory Mcilroy? What does this tell us about our own games? This and so much more in the 2026 PGA Championship Recap episode.

New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course:

I'VE BEEN PRACTICING MY WEDGES ALL WRONG
Want to stop obsessing over swing positions and instead dial in your wedges? Ev went through the Stack Wedging and was blown away at how fun the wedge competition was and how much further Ev hits his wedges than what he thought. Go to https://www.thestacksystem.com/pages/thepartrain and enter the code TRAIN for 10% off.

As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.

★ Support this podcast ★

#470: Is the PGA Championship the Worst Major? (PGA Championship Preview / Replay Rate) May 10, 2026

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Did you know the PGA Championship started as match play? Did you know it was originally frowned upon to play golf for money and turn professional? Why is the PGA Championship the least favorite major? What would change that? Is the Wanamaker the best trophy in golf? All of this and more from the origins and untold story behind the PGA Championship.

Best GPS and Scorecard App Holding Ev Accountable

Spring Gear!

New Rhoback spring polos, lightweight shorts, vests and more are now available. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out!

As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.

★ Support this podcast ★

#469: In Case You Missed It - April 2026 Recap of The Par Train Podcast May 10, 2026

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Episodes from April:

#462 - The Making of The Masters (Replay Rate)

#463 - The Masters Rory Almost Lost (Again!) and What It Can Teach You About Your Own Game (Masters 2026 Recap)

#465 - LIVE on Course - The Thought That Got Me Out of My Own Way

#466 - Why the World's Best Golf Courses Feel Different with Architect Bill Coore (Part 1)

Best GPS and Scorecard App Holding Ev Accountable
Download the Grint app here, follow Evan Singer, and get updates on Ev's round live. Ev's used the app for years but is now focused on using the advanced stats to figure out what parts of his game need to improve the most.

We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide!

★ Support this podcast ★

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