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#58: Chipping Away - Overcoming Fear Aug 05, 2019

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The Train Crew unpacks another popular topic, fear. A lot of us play golf similar to how we live. We can be scared to embarrass ourselves in front of others. We think we're not good enough. We're worried to make a big mistake. This episode is another installment of the popular Chipping Away mini series where the boys really dig into why we're all so damn scared all the time and how we can learn to break out of this vicious cycle. Note: We encountered a couple sound issues on this one. Hopefully, you're willing to trade fearless living for a couple echos <3 ★ Support this podcast ★

#57: The 2019 Majors and All Their Glory (Or lack thereof) Jul 22, 2019

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Have you heard? The 2019 Majors are done. Highlights: We recap each major, give Tiger a pass, call out people who think Tiger's washed up, put Brooksy's run into perspective, an interruption by a 4-year-old mid recording and so much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

#56: The Mad Men of Golf Jul 08, 2019

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If you’ve ever bought a golf club in your life, there’s a good chance it was Dave and Travis that convinced you to go buy it. Travis Graham and Dave Huerta understand what makes golfers tick better than anyone. For over 15 years, they’ve been the creative masterminds behind TaylorMade and now Callaway Golf advertising. Partners and Co-Creative Directors of Taco Truck Creative, we learn how to become our best creative selves in between fascinating stories about being behind the scenes with the best players in the world. Highlights: How to stop procrastinating and get started, Advice for anyone looking to do something creative, Two things they would’ve done differently if they could start their careers all over again, The one thing that makes every PGA Tour Pro nervous just like you and me, Behind the scenes stories with some of the best players in the world, Why people say golfers are like sheep, How to get people to get excited and pay attention to something they don’t care about, What makes some people golf nuts vs. others disinterested? Is there a personality trait that only goflers have?, What Callaway has done differently in the past 5+ years that has helped them reach #1 in so many categories, And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

#55: Chipping Away - The Mental Game Jun 24, 2019

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The Train crew unpacks yet another popular topic, the mental game. Highlights: Why we’re afraid to be great, the shift from focusing on process vs. results, the dumb things amateur golfers do that the pros don’t, attachment to outcomes vs. having an excitement for any challenge, why are we so scared on the golf course, we don’t obsess enough about routine vs. score, course management, the new thing Rory is working on that can help all of us, forget about the miraculous and remember the practical, the range vs. the course, why you should stop caring about golf, pro tips for how to better prep on the range before your round, the power of your negative thoughts during your round and much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

#54: The Fine Line Between Insanity and Entrepreneurship with Barney Adams Jun 10, 2019

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Founder of Adams Golf, author of the WOW Factor and now an entrepreneur again at 80 years young, Barney Adams drops quote after quote, priceless stories and some hilarious nuggets of wisdom. This one was special. Highlights: We challenge Barney to come up with anything in life that produces a better feeling that a perfectly hit 3 wood (we'll wait), why so many golfers fall in love with fly fishing, how Adams Golf got started, what the golf industry can learn from other industries, what you do when your company grows from $1.5M to $100M in one year, why he had no choice to go back into business at 80 years young, why it's impossible for you to NOT putter better with the Stability Shaft and much much more. ★ Support this podcast ★

#53: The Life of Brooks "Smash" Koepka May 27, 2019

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The Train crew take you down memory lane to uncover where Brooks "Smash" Koepka came from and what made him the dominant force he is today. Highlights: Exclusive transcripts from Brooks and DJ's book club, Brooksy's childhood and amateur career, Why his hometown basically made him half Vanilla Ice half serial killer, The importance of Brooks choosing Europe over the Web.com Tour, The "secret code" behind Brooks' domination, The battle of Brooks vs. Brandel, Who will have the better career; Brooks, Rory or Spieth, Is the world a better place with Brooks Koepka as world #1 and so much more ★ Support this podcast ★

#52: George Gankas - The Hottest Teacher in Golf May 13, 2019

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George Gankas, the hottest teacher in golf, hops on the train to talk about his rise in the game of golf, how to make your game better and so much more. This is a must listen. Highlights: -What makes a swing "wet enough" for his IG -How you go from never playing golf to shooting even par a year later, why Adam Scott approached him -How he and Matthew Wolff started working together -Short game practice secrets -His relationship with Tiger's old coach Chris Como and what he's learned from him -Why not caring is the best way to get followers -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

#51: The Unwritten Codes of Life, People and Golf with Oliver Horovitz May 05, 2019

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Oliver Horovitz is one of the best examples of people living the dream. A NYT Best Selling Author, Emmy Award winning producer and now the host of his own show on NBC Sports -- Caddie Codes. If you love good travel stories and want to figure out how to make your own dreams come true -- this is a must listen to the end. Highlights: -What makes golf the ultimate connector in life -How to get your own show -The 3 easy steps to get entered into the Mongolian National Open (And eventually get into the Masters...) -Pratima Sherpa's first experience playing in a pro event -Fun stories and secrets about Bethpage Black -How to get paid travel writing jobs and overcome creative resistance -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

#50: Chipping Away - The Tiger Effect Apr 22, 2019

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If Tiger winning his 15th major isn't enough for you, we invited a 4 year onto the show to tell you about how it made him feel like a kid again AND talked to a guy who's child was born during Tiger's win. What was the better moment? Listen to find out. Highlights: -We use a numbers guy to break down Tiger’s chances to break Jack’s record -A HEATED “Best sports icon” debate -Greatest comeback in sports history? -Why Tiger's win ruined a friend's marriage -A note from Tiger’s old caddie, Stevie Williams, about how Arnold Palmer’s passing brought on Tiger’s new “human side” -The defining moment where you knew Tiger would win -A cameo from our favorite 4 year old talking about how Tiger winning made him feel like a kid again. -Why Francesco Molinari would’ve been chased down like Shooter in the end of Happy Gilmore -What happens next: Tiger wins another major or Tiger gets back to World #1 -Will #15 be more exciting than #19 if Tiger breaks Jack's record? -And SO much more ★ Support this podcast ★

#49: Masters Nuggets with Dottie Pepper Apr 07, 2019

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CBS Sports' Dottie Pepper hops on the train for her second time before she and the entire crew at CBS bring us a tradition unlike any other - the 2019 Masters. Highlights: -5 fun facts about the Masters you probably didn't know -Hear why the Masters is more stressful for the CBS Crew than any other event -Why there is no such thing as “Former Masters Champions” -Dottie promises to do something special if Tiger wins the 2019 Masters -What Tiger has to do to contend in this year’s Masters -Augusta National has changed from a second shot golf course to a tee shot golf course -What needs to happen on Sunday for 2019 to be the greatest Masters ever? -Why 2019 will be an “old guy’s Masters” -What Dottie does on the 13th green every morning before the players tee off -Dottie as a Caddie: Her advice for 3 key players -Will past Masters Champions actually attend Patrick Reed’s dinner? Dottie’s answer may surprise you. -And much more ★ Support this podcast ★

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