On The Mark Golf Podcast

Mark Immelman is the host of the "On the Mark" Podcast, a GOLF Magazine "Teacher to Watch" and an Announcer and Analyst for CBS Sports and ESPN+. He was the analyst for The Amen Corner Channel at the 2022 Masters and he recaps the event and shares lessons you can learn from Scottie Scheffler, Cam Smith and The Augusta National Golf Club. Mark discusses: Practicing and playing from Uneven Lies, Course Management and the importance of Smart Misses, Mental Perspective and Understanding the Effect of Pressure on Performance, and Scrambling and its value on Shot and Score Saving.

Bernie Najar is the Director of Instruction at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland. Recognized as one of the top instructors in both the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area and the USA, Bernie is one of Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers and Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers. He is also Kyle Berkshire's (World Long Driving Champion) lifelong instructor. Bernie joins the podcast to share his take, and some industry secrets, to hitting the ball farther and more powerfully off the tee. With a view to turning longer drives into lower scores he also talks strategy for scoring and harnessing speed for control if necessary. Bernie addresses: Realistic expectations and managing speed and distance expectations. Moving your body in a better fashion for more speed. Impact points and ball speed. Swing speed at the correct time, Footwork and continuous motion, and how to finish a powerful swing in balance. He uses PGA TOUR references throughout the podcast and talks about the TOUR's longest drivers of the ball.

Iain Highfield is the Director of of The KOHR Academy, an award-winning Mental Performance Coach and a published author. He joins "On the Mark" to help you develop skills to make your practice productive with the goal of turning it into lower scores. Iain shares his take on what makes practice effective, describing how learning happens via cognitive stress. He describes "Spacing" and Variability" Effects and how they can make your practice count. He also contrasts "Working Memory Stimulation" vs "Muscle Memory" and how practicing using the former is more beneficial to improved performance. Iain further discusses "Degrees of Freedom" and helps you to find freedom and "flow" for an improved golf swing under pressure. Finally, Iain addresses "Breathing" and how it can help you reduce stress for improved play and vitality of life.

Jeff Fisher is nationally recognized and decorated golf instructor. He works with golfers of all skill levels including PGA TOUR, LPGA and Mini Tour professionals. Vastly experienced, Jeff has seen the game at all levels and is uniquely qualified to contrast and compare the Pro and Amateur games. He joins "On the Mark" to illustrate certain golf swing elements/moves the athletic professional can pull off consistently; moves with which the club golfer may have a problem in consistent execution. Jeff talks about: Disassociation between the Upper and Lower Body and references Davis Riley as an example. Golf Swing Sequencing and Timing and using Jack Nicklaus, Louis Oosthuizen, Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa as references. Footwork and Ground Reaction Forces and the skill of being able to present the club squarely to the ball consistently. Lag for Power in the Downswing. The Reduction of Rate of Closure of the Clubface through Impact and "Open" and "Closed" Clubface swings, and The Correct unde

Lexi Thompson is an LPGA champion, a Major Champion and one of the leading golfers in the Women's game. Compliments of Bridgestone Golf she joins "On the Mark" to discuss her career in golf and how she get the most out of her game. Lexi talks about her life in a golf household with two brothers who play the game well. She relives the story of her childhood in the game and some of her amazing feats including qualifying for the US Women's Open as a 12 year-old. Further, she talks about her transition into the professional game, as a teenager, and the lessons she learned along the way. Lexi shares a day in her life (both at home and on the road), that includes practice and playing regimens, gym work, nutrition and hydration for best performances. She discusses her technique, her golf swing and how she maximizes Ground Reaction Forces (GRF) for power off the tee. She shares her take on handling pressure situations and as an add-on she advises young lady golfers on the best practices for better golf

Geoff Shackelford is an author of eleven books, a journalist, a TV personality (NBC Golf Channel) and the Co-designer of five Golf Courses in the Los Angeles area. Thanks to his incisive and curious mind, Geoff is widely researched, and holds one of the most respected opinions on golf course design in the game. With that in mind he joins us to discuss golf course design and how understanding its concepts can help you to improve your course management. He talks about the "Golden Age" of design and architects like George Thomas, Alister MacKenzie and CB MacDonald. He describes the design elements they employed and what he appreciates about them. He also talks about modern-day architects like Pete Dye and talks about some of the holes, and their design at TPC Sawgrass. Geoff also elaborates on some of his favorite holes on The PGA TOUR and highlights how understanding undulation, angles, yardages, camouflage can improve your decision-making, course management and scoring.

Kevin Sprecher is the Director of Golf Instruction at Sleepy Hollow CC in New York. A Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor, Sprecher is sought out by golfers of all skill levels for his complete approach to golf instruction and game improvement. In this podcast Kevin shares simple ways to lower your golf scores.  He discusses a wide range of topics including: The importance of Club-fitting and how adapting your swing to ill-fitting clubs can ruin your game Golf swing changes - Wholesale and "Band-aids." A Team approach to instruction for greater success Course Management Proper Practice regimens Wedge play and scoring shots, and  Good footwork and its influence on power, control and balance.

Debbie Doniger, a former LPGA and LET Golf Professional, has parlayed her playing experience into a successful career in golf instruction. She is the Director of Instruction at Glen Arbor GC (New York), a Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor and a voice on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio. Debbie joins "On the Mark" for a second time to help you to a better, more efficient golfswing, by way of specially designed drills and practice. Debbie shares 5 drills to improve your understanding of the correct feel, motor patterns and spatial relations of specific areas in your swing, from the Top of the Backswing, to the Transition, to Impact, to Post-Impact through to the Follow-through.    

Mike Adams is a Hall of Fame Golf Instructor who has worked with PGA TOUR and LPGA winners and Major Champions. Terry Rowles has also amassed a noteworthy resume of champions at every level of the game. The two have collaborated to become a force in the world of golf instruction and they join "On the Mark" to share ideas and advice on how to gain an extra 10 MPH of clubhead speed without any additional effort. They address: Taking the Governor off your swing to facilitate more offensive-minded swings; Plugging power leaks; Consistent and square contact; Technology and the correct use thereof; Ground Reaction Forces and how to correctly exploit them; Maximizing your own "blueprint", and Clubhead speed misconceptions.    

Karl Morris is Europe's leading Performance Mind Coach, delivering cutting edge methods of peak performance and goal achievement to a range of clients across sports and business. He joins our podcast to talk about his most recent book (with Gary Nichol) "The Lost Art of the Short Game" but he also joins to help you to lower your golf scores. The first point he delves into is "connecting you to your golf club", the implement in  your hand designed to maneuver the golf ball. He also discusses the "True Potential" of your Short Game and "Why You Play Golf When You Play Golf" (Vin Harris), Choosing the Right Tools for the Short Game (with insights from Bob Vokey); Shot Creation and Trajectory Shaping; Motivation for Investing in Your Short Game, and Practicing with an "Awareness" Mindset. Karl also shares Professional illustrations from Tiger Woods.

Matt Kuchar is a 9x PGA TOUR winner, a PLAYERS Champion, an Olympic Golf Bronze Medalist, The Vardon Trophy (PGA TOUR Leading Scoring Ave.) winner and The Byron Nelson Award (PGA TOUR Lowest Adjusted Scoring Ave.) winner. A former USA Ryder Cup and President's Cup Team member, Kuchar has long been one on the more consistent players in world golf. He joins Mark Immelman to discuss his career in, and approach to, golf. He talks about his college career at Georgia Tech, winning the US Amateur, winning on TOUR and then navigating through a slump in form en route to becoming one of the PGA TOUR's leading players. He also talks at length about golf swing changes, putting changes, and course management for more consistent scores.

David Armitage (Scotland) is a Master PGA Professional and one of the leading golf instructors in the game. Based in Miami, FL, he is sought out by PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour and DP World Tour players for his insights and passion for player improvement. David joins "On the Mark" to share ways to improve your ball-striking, and by extension ball-compression and power, trajectory and distance control. He not only addresses the physical and golf swing elements for good ball-striking, he also addresses the mindset and discipline of doing the correct things consistently for long-term success.  David delves into: Golf Swing Sequencing (incl. Backswing Loading, Transition and Pressure Shifts), Low-Point and Angle of Attack Control, and Tempo and Rhythm.  He also shares insights learned from Tiger Woods and Butch Harmon including a drill to improve golf swing sequencing. Along those lines he shares takes from Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus on how good ball-striking occurs, and finally, David shares drills to help you e

Fred Couples is a Hall of Fame inductee, a former OWGR World #1, the 1992 Masters Champion, a 2x PLAYERS Champion and a 15x PGA TOUR Winner. Long known as "Boom Boom" and the owner of one of the smoothest golf-swings ever, Freddie joins "On the Mark" to talk about his career in golf, his ascent to the top of the game and he walks us through his victory in the 1992 Masters. Fred talks about growing up on a Public Course and the lessons he learned there. He delves into swing speed, power, swing rhythm and tempo. He talks about maintaining golf swing consistency and longevity. Fred talks about course mindset, golf swing triggers and pre-shot routines. He shares how he practiced, what he did after a bad day of golf, and which golfers he liked to watch and learn from. He talks about the mental approach to golf how he dealt with pressure; he shares some course management insights and tells why he never wore a golf-glove. Fred further shares the importance of using the correct equipment, especially the golf-ball and

Jon Shoepf is a Golf Digest "Best Young Teacher" and on of the Golf Digest "Best Teachers in California". A former disciple of Jim McLean, Schoepf joins us to explain the value of being athletic as you embark on game improvement and golf swing changes. As he dives into the concept of athleticism and the athletic nature of the golf swing, Jon shares his 5 Principles for Success: Trusting a System and not a Method; Exploring all Roads; Understanding Your Blueprint; Being and Staying Disciplined, and Going All In.  He also elaborates on a few important areas and elements (the Start, the Transition, Impact, Balance and Swing Speed) in the golf swing. He further describes how you can respect them in an athletic and functional sense as you work toward improvement.

Tyler Slocum is a Class A PGA Professional and a Jim McLean Golf Master Schools Instructor. One of the bright young minds in the game he believes that "the ultimate judge of the golf swing is the golf ball, and the whole goal is to hit solid, desirable shots under pressure." To that end he joins us to help you build a better, more functional backswing. As he dives into the backswing he illustrates his "4 Points of Reference, where they are and the areas they occupy. He also addresses the following elements: Creating Swing Momentum, Swing Triggers, Swing Sequencing, Body Tilts, Pressure Shifts, Shaft Planes and Pitch, Clubface Orientation, Allowable Head Movement and the action of the Lead Foot going back. He also shares tips and drills to groove your move.

Tony Johnstone is one of Zimbabwe's leading and most successful golfers. A 6x winner on the European Tour (DP World Tour) and a 17X winner on the South African Sunshine Tour and now an announcer for Sky Sports, Tony has seen it all and played golf with some of the all-time greats. He shares lessons he learned during his playing days; he teaches you how to hit greenside bunker shots with success. He also shares his take on Nick Price (ball-striking), Seve Ballesteros (shot-making), Bobby Locke (playing one shot), Nick Faldo (course management), Bernhard Langer (attitude), Ernie Els (swing rhythm and Gary Player (bunker play).

The Director of Instruction at Plainfield CC in New Jersey, Ryan Hager is a Golf Digest Top Teacher Under 40. A former college golfer, Hager couples his playing experience with lessons learned from Jim McLean, to offer effective and easy to understand concepts for game improvement. He joins us to share 5 drills you can do to get your golf swing in good shape for the new year. The drills are: The Dynamic Posture Drill for Early Extension, The "Shin Breaker" for Trail Leg control, The "Box Drill" for Swing Path, The "Pelvis Sway Drill" for improved Torso Rotation, and The "Finish Line" Drill for Shaft Lean at impact.

Bryson DeChambeau is a multiple winner on The PGA TOUR, a US Open champion and one of the leading figures on the global golf stage. He joins us to share his life in golf- from a young golfer in California, to a NCAA Champion and US Amateur Champion in college, to a winner on The PGA TOUR. Among many diverse topics DeChambeau discusses: His "one-length" golf clubs and how he came upon them, His approach to golf-swing technique from the Homer Kelley "Golfing Machine" one-plane approach, to his theories and discoveries relating to "End of Motion Range" to his latter day search for power and speed, and A day in his life, both at home and at tournaments.

Mark Immelman, host of the On the Mark Podcast, shares 24 Advent Season Golf Tips to help you improve your golf swing. In Tip #24 (the final tip of the 2021 Advent Season) Mark addresses the Follow-Through and how a correct, and balanced, finish is the signal of good things. Mark describes a sound Follow-Through, a la Ben Hogan, and describes all of the physical elements in detail. He then builds on the finish and shares a drill that teaches how to swing back, down and into the correct Follow-Through.

Mark Immelman, host of the On the Mark Podcast, shares 24 Advent Season Golf Tips to help you improve your golf swing. In Tip # 23 Mark dives into a concept first described by Ben Hogan. The Hall of Fame legend compared the action of delivering the club through impact to the action of skipping a stone across water. Mark talks about this; describes its merits in how it will eliminate a steep downswing and improve clubhead speed and then shares a simple "Throwing" drill that will teach the feeling.