On The Mark Golf Podcast

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 8 Mark revisits the 2019 WGC Mexico Championship from Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City, Mexico. Mark gives insight on how to get and chart TOUR quality yardages so that you can select the correct club and get more shots close to the target. He shares data from FlightScope on PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour average club carry yardages.  He also illustrates how Kevin Na, Mark Leishman, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy Dustin Johnson successfully adapted to the differential between Actual and Adjusted yardages. 

Mark Bull has a PhD in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science and is also a qualified PGA Professional and coach. He founded Mark Bull Golf, now Bull 3D, a leading biomechanical and sports sciences service in golf, and he continues to evolve and develop his software, education and philosophies. He joins our podcast to delve into the biomechanics of the golf swing and how to best maximize your skill-set. Among many topics he addresses Posture at address and through the swing, Skill Acquisition, and the use of Restraints to find and develop Solutions.

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 7, Mark revisits the 2019 Genesis Open from famed Riviera outside of Los Angeles, CA. Mark shares golf tips on how you can make more putts a la JB Holmes en route to his victory. Learn about the technique required to strike putts more consistently in order to hole them more often. Immelman also highlights a few putting drills you can employ to make your practice more purpose-driven and successful.

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 6 Mark revisits the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach ProAm in Carmel, CA. Mark shares insights from Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk on how to play your best in bad weather and under adverse conditions. Learn about Preparation, Attitude and Commitment to Decisiveness. Elements that all play a large role in good mental and physical performance which the conditions are tough.

In our 300th podcast, Lou Stagner, a business data analyst who also dabbles in golf data analytics, joins us to help you make smart, data-driven decisions with regard to game development, management and expectation. Lou shares data from his research on Short Putting, Uphill vs Downhill Putting, Lag Putting and Putting with the Flagstick in the Hole. He also addresses issues like Tapping Down Spike-marks, Putting Success by Time of day, Acceptable Proximity on Scoring Wedge Shots and Playing from the Fairway vs the Rough. Improve your game with tried and true information.

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 5 Mark revisits the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, AZ. Get insights on playing under pressure as Mark talks about the iconic 16th hole (The Coliseum). He shares 2011 WMPO champion, Mark Wilson's take on playing the hole and playing under pressure and he also shares a course management tip from 2017 FedEx Cup Champion, Justin Thomas. Learn about the influence of Adrenalin on the body and golf shots, a productive Pre-Shot Routine, and a constructive mental approach so that you can play well when the pressure ramps up.

Virgil Herring is the Director of Golf at Ensworth Golf Performance Center and a Golf Channel Academy Lead Instructor. He is a 2-time Tennessee PGA Section Teacher of the Year and has taught multiple PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour players, most notably former FedEx Cup Champion Brandt Snedeker. Virgil shares his beliefs and thoughts on high performance golf and addresses the mechanics of power off the tee. He explores many concepts including the creation of speed and power, effective swing path and club-face relationships and the efficient use of the body to release the appropriate amount of club-head speed for consistent and accurate power. 

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can learn from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 4 Mark revisits the 2019 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. Get insights on Course Management from Justin Rose, thoughts on off-season work from Hideki Matsuyama, Rory McIlroy's mindset for good golf, Ryan Palmer's thoughts on successfully making changes to technique, Adam Scott's ideas on putting with the flagstick in the hole and Tiger Woods' thoughts on patience.

Dr Bob Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist. He holds Bachelor's and Master's Degrees (Ball State Univ.) and a Ph.D. Doctorate from the University of Virginia. Dr. Bob joins us to share insights on his "Human Being Model" approach to sports psychology and working with athletes. He also delves into elements in one of his books "Mistake-Free Golf." Among other topics he addresses Perfectionism, Pre-Shot Routines and Expectation, all in an effort to help you embrace the nature of golf and shoot lower scores.

Oliver Wilson is a British professional golfer and a winner on The European Tour. He is also a former European Ryder Cup Team member and he joins our podcast to share his experiences on Tour and lessons he learned in his tenure as a collegiate (Augusta University) and professional golfer. Oliver shares candid and helpful insights on how he navigated his way through a trying slump in form and confidence, and he illustrates some of the methods he employed to lift his game back to it's best. Wilson addresses scoring and playing the game; he talks about golf instruction and golf swing theory, and he delves into the emotional and mental challenges on playing through a slump. All of these tried and true insights are sure to help your game.

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 3 Mark revisits the 2019 Desert Classic in La Quinta, CA. Learn how to prepare/practice with a purpose a la 2018 FedEx Cup Champion, Justin Rose. Also, learn about course management from Phil Mickelson. Immelman discusses these two stars and illustrates how you can practice for improvement like Rose, and and how you, like Mickelson, can understand how to get the most out of your game with effective course management.

Oliver Morton is a British PGA Golf Professional who lives and works in Scotland. He is a 3D Biomechanics and Junior Development Specialist. Oliver understands the importance of Physical, Tactical, Mental, Emotional, Social and Spiritual aspects of the game and how each are paramount to performing at the your highest level. He joins our podcast to coach you to understand all of those so that you can hit the ball better, play better and score better. 

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 2 Mark reviews the 2019 Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae CC outside of Honolulu, HI. Learn about the greenside bunker shot and how to play it successfully. Immelman discusses tournament-winner, Matt Kuchar's, bunker technique and how you can emulate it, and practice with purpose so that you can make more sand-saves and shoot lower scores.

Richie Hunt is a researcher who analyzes and provides statistical data and predictive analytics to a number of PGA TOUR golfers. He also writes a popular blog (3Jack Golf Blog) that deals with a diverse array of subjects from The PGA TOUR. Richie joins our podcast to talk about his "2018 Pro Golf Synopsis". The "Synopsis" is a document that delves into a plethora of data and and lists insights and advice that will help and empower you to practice with purpose and improve your course management, decision-making and shot-selection.

Chuck Evans is known in the golf instruction industry as "The Teacher of Teachers." He has been teaching golf since 1970 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his tenure helping golfers of all skill levels. Chuck joins our podcast to help you get more power off the tee. He describes how speed is created, and how it is transmitted from the body into the club and eventually into the golf ball. Evans talks about Posture, Ball Position, Pivot, Sequencing, Timing, Swing Arc and Angle of Attack and how they can help you hit the ball farther.  He also shares practice drills you can employ to improve speed and contact.

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In episode 1 Mark highlights with 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions from the Plantation Course at Kapalua on the island of Maui, HI. Learn about the nature of the game of golf so that you can equip yourself for the inevitable ups-and-downs that the game presents. Immelman illustrates lessons you can learn from the play of Tournament Winner, Xander Shauffele and Tournament Runner-up, Gary Woodland.

Dr. Mark Kovaks is a High Performance Expert, Sports Technology Consultant, Performance Physiologist, Researcher, Professor and Coach with an extensive background in training and researching elite athletes. He is an expert in optimizing performance and he joins our podcast to help you become the best version of yourself. Among many subjects he addresses: Kinematic Sequencing, Hip and Truck Movement and Loading. He also delves into Nutrition and Hydration, Strength for Golf, Mobility, Injury Prevention, and overall physical improvement and well-being.

John Swantek is the 'Voice of the PGA TOUR'. He is the lead Play-by-Play Host on PGA TOUR LIVE and also the host of the 'Talk of the Tour' PGA TOUR podcast. John joins Mark Immelman to recap the 2017/2018 season in golf. Many highlights are revisited as they address, among others, Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Francesco Molinari, Bryson DeChambeau. John also talks about Brandt Snedeker's 59 at The Wyndham Championship and Webb Simpson's win at The PLAYERS.

Luke Elvy (Australia) is a leading voice in golf broadcast. He works for CBS Sports, Sky Sports and has worked for PGA TOUR LIVE and PGA TOUR Radio. Elvy is as well-researched as anyone in the game and is thus uniquely qualified to opine on what may transpire in golf in 2019. Alongside Mark Immelman, Luke talks about Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm among other leading contenders. He also delves into the new PGA TOUR schedule, the changes in the Rules of Golf, The FedExCup, and The President's Cup, and prognosticates on who may win golf's major events.

Scott Hall is a leading young golf instructor who works with players of all skill levels from Major Champions (Nick Faldo) to beginner golfers. He has spent time with, and learned from, legends like Lee Trevino and leading golf teachers like Bob Toski and Chuck Cook. Scott joins the podcast to talk about repeatable golf-ball contact, a good mindset while playing golf, using creativity and pre-and post-shot routines for better scores. He references the greats of the game and how they practiced, understood their respective golf swings and how you can do so to improve your game. He also delves into elements that all of the great golfers exhibit in their golf swings and what you should consider as you work on your golf swing.