On the Mark Golf Podcast

Russell Henley, born in Macon Georgia, was a standout Junior Golfer, an All-American and Haskins Award winner at the University of Georgia, a 3x Korn Ferry Tour winner (with one victory as an Amateur), and now a multiple winner on The PGA TOUR. He joins Mark Immelman to discuss his career in golf and share lessons and insights on how he gets the most out of his game to compete at the very highest level. Russell elaborates on his game which is built on precision and accuracy, and how he approaches his craft in the era of power off the tee.   Henley discusses and shares: Lessons for parents of junior golfers Developing a competitive mindset and attitude Playing without fear Handling nerves under pressure Productive and purposeful practice Accuracy off the Tee Hitting more Greens in Regulation and how to shape shots Playing with success in the Wind, and Putting, doing the mundane things, and how to manage time appropriately. This podcast is presented by Synovus and is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Hans Larsson is a former Professional golfer and now a Golf Instructor at the prestigious Filbornaskolan School in Sweden.  He plays a major role in the development of a number of elite young Swedish golfers including Ludvig Åberg and Madelene Sagström (LPGA). Hans joins #OntheMark to discuss Ludvig's progression from Soccer to Junior Golf to Collegiate Golf at Texas Tech to winning on the PGA TOUR and the Ryder Cup. Hans shares his 4 Pillars to Better Golf Performance: Focus on the Performance rather than the Golf-swing Work Backwards from the Golf Ball Develop a Golf-swing Emergency Checklist, and Protect agains Injuries. As Hans elaborates on each topic he addresses elements such as: Ball Flight Laws and the Value of Understanding them The "9 Ball-Flight Drill" to remedy a faulty Golf-swing Situational Analysis of rounds and shots Flexibilty, Mobility and Golfer Workouts Mind-control and Proper Decision-making. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Camilo Villegas (Colombia) is a 5-Time winner on the PGA TOUR and the 2008 TOUR Champion.   He has been ranked as high as 7th in the Official World Golf Ranking and is one of the most successful golfers from South America. Camilo joins #OntheMark to share stories from his career in golf - from his time in Junior golf in Medellin, Columbia to his All-American career as a University of Florida Gator, Camilo talks about competition, wellness and discipline. He then delves into his career on the PGA TOUR and lessons he learned in his ascent up the world rankings.  Camilo then shares the heart-breaking story of losing his baby daughter, Mia, and the life skills he and his wife learned from that life-altering event. Villegas talks about how he endured and passed through a significant slump in form, thanks to discipline, attitude, overcoming fear and doubt, and a change in golf-swing theory.  He caps the story by revisiting his victory in the 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship.   Thoughout the conversation Camilo weaves in lessons and insights to help golfers improve their health and their golf.  He shares his daily routine in terms of nutrition, hydration and practice.  He also talks about managing stress, the psychology of sports and golf, fitness and resistance training for the golf swing, and beating the "demons of bad play" by taking consistent small, incremental steps towards your goal. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subrscribe to Mark Immelman    

Virgil Herring is an acclaimed Golf Instructor, Author and Speaker.  He was named the 2015 Tennessee PGA Section Teacher of the Year and has won countless Tennessee PGA Section awards.  He is also a "U.S. Kids Golf" Top 50 Instructor (source) and has guided many junior golfers to successful NCAA collegiate careers.  Herring has also worked with a number of PGA TOUR players, most notably former FedEx Cup Champion, bBrandt Snedeker.  He joins Mark Immelman to share his "4 Most Important Talents required to Compete Successfully."  He discusses and elaborates on: Driving Efficiency Carry Yardages Efficiency from within 40 yard of the Target, and Lag Putting and 3-Putt Avoidance. As he delves into each topic and shares ideas and tips on how to improve, Virgil addresses important elements and mindsets such as the Psychology of Expectation, Predictable Shot-shapes, the Perception of what it takes to be a Great Player, and Patience and Preparedness. He uses examples from PGA TOUR players such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Boo Weekley and LIV players such as Greg Norman and Bryson DeChambeau. This podcast is also available on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Scott Fawcett is a competitive professional golfer, a Performance Coach and Analyst and the Founder of DECADE, a Tour proven Course Management System to shoot lower scores. He joins #OntheMark and Mark Immelman to discuss ways, including Better Decision-making and Course Management, to lower your golf score. Scott dives into all manner of game improvement concepts: Discipline of doing the 'mundane' in practice Commitment to your job and to purpose-driven work  Ways to calm the nerves and the mind - Meditation and Box Breathing Keeping a Mental Scorecard for success, and The value of a 'Stock Shot' Scott also elaborates on his "Tiger 5." Five simple Course Management focusses for success. Bogey Avoidance on Par 5's Blown Easy Saves Big Number Avoidance Eliminating 3-Putts, and Avoiding Bogeys with Scoring Clubs on Approach Shots. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

Kip Puterbaugh is one of the all-time instructors in golf.  He was worked with Major Champions and PGA TOUR and LPGA players alike and has coached winners like Scott Simpson, Larry Mize, Loren Roberts and Dennis Paulson. Kip was schooled at the University of Houston under legendary coach, Dave Williams, and then played as a professional under the guidance of PGA TOUR legend, Gene Littler.  After a brief competitive stint he turned his attention to golf instruction and quickly became one of the most sought-after minds in the game. A published author, Kip joins #OntheMark to discuss golf and his book "What You Know (about Golf) Can Hurt You." Kip highlights and elaborates on his Top 10 Golf Instruction Myths, including "Swinging to Fast" and "Coming Over the Top." He then dives into the concept of Hand-Path and how the Handle of the Club moves in the downswing and through impact.  As he does so he also details concepts like: Shaft Lean, Casting and Club-lag, Proper Wrist Alignments, Arm Action and Movement and Grip Pressure. He then shares a cool story about Lee Trevino and how Ben Hogan described the "Flat Spot" of the golf-swing.  He also shows his "Whirlybird" practice drill to help golfers find the proper wrist alignments in the downswing and at impact.  This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subrscribe to Mark Immelman.

Phil Shomo, experienced coach in business, ministry, and sports psychology, joins to discuss improving concentration and focus in golf. He introduces his 'Circles of Focus,' emphasizing mental energy as a limited commodity. Explains three circles: Concern, Influence, and Control. Highlights importance of managing mental skills and commitment in decision-making. Gives insights on developing strong decision-making skills under pressure. Provides information on how to work with Phil on his website and Instagram. Gratitude is expressed, and upcoming episodes teased.

Tom Boys is a former European Tour Professional, and co-founder of  the Upgame App, a statistics-based game improvement system where golfers are able to track their performance on the course and in practice.   Tom is also a Performance Analyst on The DP World Tour and works with Tommy Fleetwood, Jason Day, Matt Wallace and Lucas Herbert.  He joins #OntheMark to walk you through the Upgame App and its features while advising on score-lowering approaches like better Course Management, and purpose-driven Practice. He talks about how the App works and illustrates the ease of data input and mining for game-improvement insights.  He also addresses: The Power Game and the Strokes Gained Contrast between Distance and Accuracy Where to Miss and the Impact of Short-sided Misses Appropriate Target Selection by Understanding Shot Biases and Dispersions. The Importance of Distance Control for Improved Proximity Speed Control on the Greens and its influence on 3-Putt Avoidance, and Game Planning and Strategy Development. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  Also, use code ONTHEMARK15 for a 15% discount on the UpGame App.

Dan Frost is a DP World Tour Instructor and the Founder of "Sure Golf." Recognized as one of the leading golf instructors in the game, Dan is extremely well read and exceptionally knowledgeable.   He has dedicated his life to discovering the "Why and How of Golf" and is versed in many fields across the spectrum of performance. Dan joins #OntheMark to talk about a few of the Golf Training Aids he has developed, specifically the "Swing Connector" and the 'Sure Set." In highlighting the training aids, Dan talks about the elements required to build a reliable golf-swing that delivers a consistent and solid strike on the golf ball. He identifies the challenges of turning cerebral Swing Thoughts into Feels for success on the course. He elaborates on the value of Sensations before Information for more effective learning. He talks about two important factors to good ball-striking - Connection and Compression. Dan highlights how to create golf-swings that are wide with consistent Approach Paths. He delves into the values of good Forearm and Wrist Relationships and Alignments for good contact, shot-trajectory and control, and He talks about Shaft-lean and the requisite Hand-action to promote it. This podcast is also available on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman. Listeners to the podcast and vodcast can also us the promo code, OntheMark15 at golftrainingaids.com for discounts on training aids.

Eoin Gibbons is one of Ireland's leading golf instructors and coaches.  Based at Kinsealy Grange Golf Academy in North Dublin, Eoin is a member in good standing of the PGA and is Trackman-certified.  He is also an Ambassador for BodiTrack and has received the Ground Mechanics BodiTrack certification.  Gibbons has also earned, among other qualifications, a certification in The Biomechanics of Golf from Penn State University. Eoin joins Mark Immelman to teach golfers how to make positive, beneficial and lasting adjustments to your technique for better golf. He talks in-depth about how "Old Keys Do Not Unlock New Doors" and illustrates key concepts to getting the correct Key for Improvement: How to Change Technique - the Twofold Approach of Education before Implementation with Self-Analysis, and Using the Human Senses to Enhance Improvement Using Technology like HackMotion Sensors to Understand the Wrist Influence on Clubface Appropriation and Ball-Flight, and  5 Point Player Concept Throughout the conversation he weaves other topics into his presentation. Topics like: How to Gain Confidence, Lesson Frequency and Data Collection, Predictability over Consistency, The 50/50 Rule for Learning, and Breaking Practice into Training and Performing. This podcast is also available as a vodcast.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on Youtube.