On The Mark Golf Podcast

Jon Sherman is the originator of the website, practical-golf.com and he is a faithful member of the "On the Mark" tribe.  Sherman adopts a no-frills, honest approach to helping people improve their golf and enjoy the game more.  In this podcast he highlights the real truth behind a few statistical categories on the PGA TOUR and how smart consideration of the stats can help you manage your expectations which can lead to enhanced course-management decisions.  Among the topics Jon addresses are: Recovery from Trouble, Short Putting, Wedge Play and Birdie Conversion.

Lucas Wald is a former Touring Golf Professional and now one of the leading golf instructors on the PGA TOUR and in the game.  He shares his research on the "Greats of the Game" in this podcast to help you to learn the key elements they had in common and employed as they swung the golf club.  Lucas talk at length about golfers like Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods, John Daly and highlights aspects you can learn from these great golfers.

Ben Shear is one of the most sought-after minds in the field of Strength, Stability, Mobility, Flexibility and Physical Well-Being.  He joins our podcast to talk at length about good posture (both in life and in the golf swing) and how it can help to improve the golf swing.  He also talks about stability and mobility in the golf swing and shares ideas on how you can improve yours.  Ben also talks at length about core strength, it's value in the golf swing, and exercises you can do to improve your core.

Jim McLean is perennially one of the leading (and most respected) instructors in the game.  He has taught PGA TOUR players, LPGA TOUR players, Major Champions and he has played the game at the highest of levels.  Jim joins "On the Mark" to share anecdotes from greats such as Jackie Burke, Ken Venturi, Bruce Lietzke and Christie Kerr.  He talks at length about his approach to teaching and playing the game and he shares golf swing and mental tips to help you play better under pressure.  He also discusses some of his writings such as "The X-Factor in the Golf Swing" (Kinematic Sequencing) and "The 8-Step Swing".

Mike Bender is a former PGA TOUR professional and one of the leading golf instructors in the game.  He joins "On the Mark" to discuss his philosophy and approach to the golf swing and the use of training aids and proper practice.  He shares anecdotes from his work on the PGA TOUR including tips from his most notable client, The Masters and The Open champion, Zach Johnson.  He also shares his take on Launch Angle, Trajectory and Spin Control that can help you hit wedges like Johnson.

Webb Simpson is a four-time winner on the PGA TOUR (including the 2012 US Open at The Olympic Club).  He talks about his wins including the US Open and highlights events and lessons that can help you to shoot better scores.  He also talks at length about how he navigated the 2016 "Anchored Putting" ban and shares thoughts on success on the greens.  Webb further talks about the use of statistics for improvement, pre-shot routines, communication and resiliency and how those intangibles have an impact on one's golf scores.

Boyd Summerhays comes from a prolific golf family and he had a successful golf career as an Amateur, NCAA Collegian and Professional on the Web.com and PGA TOURs.  He parlayed all of his playing experience into a highly successful career as a golf instructor to both amateurs and professionals.  Boyd joins our podcast to share his experiences and his insights to help you to better technique and better play from tee to green to lower your scores.  Summerhays also shares lessons you can learn from some of his PGA TOUR clients like Tony Finau and his brother, Daniel.

Jamie Mulligan is one of the foremost minds in golf instruction.  PGA TOUR professional Paul Goydos calls Mulligan "The best mind in the game".  Mulligan joins the podcast to discuss and share his holistic approach to improved golf.  He shares his concept of 'The Wheel" that he applies with all of his PGA TOUR (incl. Patrick Cantlay and Luke List) and LPGA Tour clientele.  Jamie also talks about good practice and tournament approaches that are guaranteed to help you play better.

Mark Immelman was a part of the broadcast crew for the 2017 President's Cup and so he had a unique view of all of the events.  He brings that view to you as he analyzes and shares lessons you can learn from the players and coaches.  All of these lessons are purposed to help you shoot lower golf scores.

Will Haskett from PGA TOUR Radio once again joins Mark Immelman to wrap up the Friday and Saturday Fourballs and Foursomes matches at the 2017 President's Cup.  They analyze each match and discuss the players' performances and bring you up to speed on everything you need to know from Liberty National Golf Club.

PGA TOUR Radio play-by-play announcer, Will Haskett, joins Mark Immelman to break down the five Foursomes Matches from Day One of The 2017 President's Cup at Liberty National Golf Club outside of New York City.  Immelman and Haskett break down each match and delve into the performances of both teams.

Jose Campra is a leading global golf instructor from Argentina as well as a PGA TOUR caddy.  He has worked for multiple Major Champion, Angel Cabrera, among other professionals.  Campra currently works for PGA TOUR winner, Emiliano Grillo. Jose joins our podcast and shares golf lessons you can learn from some of the leading South American golfers for whom he has worked.  Campra talks about good ball-club contact, swing rhythm and timing, controlling the spin of a golf ball and imagination around the greens.  Jose also talks about the 2017 President's Cup at Liberty National and he opines on potential International Team pairings.

Jeff Pierce has spent time under the counsel of two of the best golf teachers in the game, Butch Harmon and Pete Cowan.  He has parlayed that experience into a successful career in golf instruction at both the professional and amateur levels.  Jeff joins the podcast to talk about college golf (he has been an Assistant Coach at Georgia Tech) and the bridge between College and the Pro Ranks.  He gives insight on elements, like on-course decison-making, collegians (and all golfers) can apply to shoot better scores.  He then also highlights lessons you can learn from some of his PGA TOUR clients, including Brooks Koepka, Stewart Cink, Ollie Sneiderjans and Chris Kirk.

Mike Weir is Canada's most accomplished golfer and the 2003 Masters Champion.  He joins "On the Mark" to talk about his career, the ups and the downs, the highs and the lows and some anecdotes from his career in golf.  Mike talks about The President's Cup and his famous Singles victory over Tiger Woods in 2007 in Montreal.  He shares advice he got from the great Jack Nicklaus that can help your game; he talks about navigating the way through golf instruction and he reminisces over his victory in the Masters.  He also shares insights on his mindset over the final putt he made in regulation - insights that will help your game.

Story-time with "Uncle Verne" is a favorite pastime of many of the CBS Sports Crew.  Mark Immelman brings you into the fold to hear some of Verne Lundquist's many stories as he recounts his career in sports broadcasting.  The "Golden Voice" of broadcast talks about some of the great sports events he has witnessed including the 1992 Duke/Kentucky NCAA Basketball game when Christian Laettner made "The Shot" to win in overtime.  Verne also talks at length about College Football and, among other spectacular events, the unbelievable Auburn victory over Alabama in the 2103 "Iron Bowl".  And of course Verne recounts his history at The Masters including his famous calls of Jack Nicklaus' birdie on the 17th at Augusta National in 1986, and Tiger Woods' pitch-in on the 16th in 2005.

Damon Goddard is a highly sought-after physical trainer given his success with Jordan Spieth.  He brings interesting insights to the podcast regarding the natural movement of the body and he talks about how to work out with a contra-lateral focus to allow maximum golf swing performance.  Damon also speaks about the value of addressing the ankles and how ankle strength and mobility can improve the functioning of the golf swing.  He also takes you into the gym and shares how Jordan Spieth prepares during his on-and-off weeks.  

6-Time World Long Driving Champion Jason (Golfzilla) Zuback takes you "inside the ropes" at a Long Driving Contest.  He talks about how Long Drivers create massive clubhead and ball speeds in order to launch the golf ball those mammoth distances.  He delves in-depth and talks about the physical training of a Long Driver and the Mental and Strategic approach to driving the golf ball a long way.  He also shares ideas to help you gain a little more distance off the tee - Ideas that include, physical training advice, pre-shot routines and triggers, launch angle maximization as well as a few other industry "secrets".  

Andrew Rice is a long-time member of the #OntheMark Tribe and a leading voice in the world of golf instruction.  He joins the podcast to answer questions about golf ball performance in variable conditions, Conditions such as wind, variable temperatures, golf ball damage and variable ball-club contact.  He also delves into the subject of "Style vs Substance" and he shares his take, using examples such as Jim Furyk, Miller Barber and Calvin Peete, on what elements in the golf swing are directly appropriate and influential on consistent golf ball control.  

Bradley Hughes is an Australian professional golfer with 7 wins on the global professional stage.  He has played on the PGA TOUR, the Web.com Tour and the European Tour and is now bringing his talent and knowledge to the golf instruction arena.  Bradley was always one of the more accurate ball-strikers in the game and he shares some of his insights to help you strike the golf ball with more consistency and accuracy.  He also illustrates lessons you can glean from watching the golf swings of champions like Ben Hogan, Greg Norman, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson.

Jason Glass is one of the leading Rotational Strength and Conditioning Specialists in the world. He joins "On the Mark" to talk about elements that pertain to speed and power in the golf swing, especially "Windows for Speed" and "Acceleration and Deceleration".  Jason shares ideas for kids and adults alike to take advantage of the "Windows for Speed".  He explains how "Deceleration" in athletics and golf can actually help athletes (and you) gain power.  Jason also talks about Adam Hadwin, Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka and how they work out physically to improve their performance and how you can do so too.