The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide

Gabby Herzig won lottery. Literally and figuratively. She was selected in the media lottery to play Augusta National Golf Club a day after Rory McIlroy made history. She wrote about the full round here, but also unpacked it with Ev and Cerm today with the lens of helping you make the most out of your next bucket list golf experience. 

Ev had been lying to himself for 25 years thinking he needing to spend over $25,000 on a ...

Wow. Just wow. Ev and Cerm hit record just minutes after Rory made history. In this special episode, they break down what happened, why it matters, and how we can all learn to master the art of amnesia when it comes to our mistakes—while holding on tight to the memory of our best shots. This one hits different.

The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a...

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 March.

Here are the episodes from March:

#378 - Coaching Calls - The 3 Putt Cure and the Secret to Making Everything with Dr. Joe Parent and Karol Priscilla 

#380 - Replay Rate - Break Fre...

Did you know The Masters wasn't an immediate success? Did you know Augusta National barely survived the Great Depression? How did the green jacket come to be? Why do they call it Amen Corner? Who was Bobby Jones right-hand man that may be more responsible for the Masters than Bobby Jones himself? Ev and Cerm open the archives for a different episode in spirit of the Masters' return. They dive deep into the history and end ...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset before your next big round, range session, or whatever you're on your way to.

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

#248 - Play Big Like Wyndham Clark

#311 - Play Golf in a Bubble Like 2x Masters Champion Scottie...

Jim Venetos (@jimvenetosgolf) hops aboard the Train to help Ev, Cerm, and all of you learn that maybe the modern golf swing isn't the best way to play golf well. Maybe there's a reason handicaps haven't lowered in 50+ years and Tour Pros haven't gotten better (perhaps even gotten worse?). This episode of the Par Train will challenge the status quo and was a refreshing conversation that may be the thing you've been waiting ...

Debbie O'Connell, Award Winning LPGA Professional and Founder of Golf Positive hops aboard the Train to unpack and solve the round killer -- tentative swings. If you've ever stepped into a shot feeling tentative, this episode is for you.

The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a subscription) with code TRAIN20 at www.magicmind.com/partrain

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A rare Monday podcast release after Rory wins the 3-hole aggregate playoff at The 2025 Players Championship... unpacks maybe Rory's most "relatable" win. Rory did two essential keys to win his second Players Championship that every golfer can learn from. Want to play better under pressure or learn how to recover after a bad shot? This episode is for you. 

The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hyp...

We've all spent time in suckville. There's nothing worse. The question is how do we punch our tickets and break free from suckville? Dr. Bhrett McCabe (@drbhrettmccabe), Sports Psychologist on the PGA Tour for Jon Rahm, Billy Horschel, Sam Burns and many more hops aboard the train for his 3rd time and gives us the roadmap to not just find our best, but more importantly get it done even when we don't have it. Break free fro...

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:

#372 - A Golf Odyssey:  Rediscovering the Game's Spirit and Rekindling Your Love For It

#374 - Rory McIlroy's Secret New Formula (...that...

Ev met Karol Priscilla at an event recently and talked about her putting issues. She calls herself 3 putt Karol, has had 40 putts in a round, and expects to miss every putt she walks up to. Ev knew just the guy to call. The best-selling author of Zen Golf, Zen Putting, and How to Make Every Putt, Dr. Joe Parent hops aboard the Train for the first-of-its-kind episode. This 4 person coaching call gave Karol a putting epiphan...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset before your next big round, range session, or whatever you're on your way to.

Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 2 following episodes:

342 - Dr. Bob Rotella
144 - Cal Shapiro

If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. ...

Josh Alpert, California Coaching Professional 2024 Hall of Famer, and 2023 SCPA Coach of the Year, (and Ev's coach) hops aboard the Train to unpack the 20 years of mistakes Ev has made that many golfers probably make as well. Listen to this episode so you don't make the same mistakes!

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Gary Christian notably became a PGA Tour rookie at 40, making him one of the oldest true rookies in modern PGA Tour history. During his rookie year in 2012, he made the FedEx Cup Playoffs and was paired with Tiger Woods at The Barclays. Gary takes us through what finally got him over the hump from the mini-tours to the PGA Tour (hint: It wasn't his swing). If you want your golf game to age like a fine wine, this episode is...

Ev and Cerm unpack Rory's secret new formula, which seems to be producing a new Rory. What did he do and say differently at the AT&T Pro Am at Pebble Beach? How does TGL factor in? How is Rory emulating Scottie Scheffler? What did Rory change about his approach that you can steal for your game? Want to play better golf in 2025? This episode is for you. 

Want to treat yourself or a loved one with the most comfortable...

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 January.

Here are the episodes from January: 

#366 - 8 Lessons from 2024 that Will Revolutionize Your Golf Game in 2025

#367 - Weathering the Storm - How to Bounce Back from a Nightmare Wa...

Oliver Horovitz, author of An American Caddie at St. Andrews and esteemed travel writer, hops aboard the Train for his 4th ride to take Ev through his latest adventures:
 

• Bolivia to meet La Paz Golf Club’s Indigenous female groundskeepers, the cholitas, who live below the poverty line but play golf every Monday
• Japan to play Park Golf (A mix of mini golf, regular golf, and croquet) with 95-year-olds!
• Scotland and the ...

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, 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 SWINGING YOUR SWING.

Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the 4 following episodes:

170 - STEVEN PRESSFIELD
154 - W...

Introducing a new mini-series called Replay Rate. When we take our most streamed episodes from years ago and replay them for a much-needed refresher. This episode is with Lou Stagner (@LouStagner on Twitter), the Data Lead at Arccos Golf and Assistant Coach at Princeton Golf. Lou breaks down all the crazy stats he sees from golfers like us vs. the best players in the world. This conversation will be just what you need befo...