On the Mark Golf Podcast

Dan Orlovsky is a Football Analyst for ESPN and a former National Football League (NFL) quarterback. After playing College Ball at The University of Connecticut (UConn), he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft. Orlovsky played for 12 seasons in The NFL.  Dan joins Mark Immelman on #OntheMark to talk about his career and experiences and lessons from his time in The NFL. He also shares his thoughts on the make-up and mind-set of great champions, both on the Football field and on the Golf Course. Orlovsky addresses: Being Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations, Having the Courage of Your Convictions to Take a Tough Stance, "Painting" Positive Pictures in Your Mind and Attacking Your Weaknesses, Prioritizing Improvement and Being a Sponge to Become Better, Handling the Pressure of Being Alone, Being Present, and Realizing there is No Entitlement in Sports and Golf. He also shares his acronym for what it is to be a real competitor and a "REAL" Man.  Dan also uses NFL examples of great champions incl. illustrations from NFL legend, Tom Brady. This podcast is also available on YouTube.

Andy North is a 3-time winner on the PGA TOUR, a 2-time US Open Champion (1978 and 1985), and a winner on the PGA TOUR Champions. After his playing career Andy successfully turned to golf announcing and enjoyed a long On-course Announcing career for ABC. In 2003 Andy transitioned to Lead Analyst for ESPN and their Major Championship Golf Coverage. North joins Mark Immelman to discuss his playing career and his two US Open victories. In reminiscing over the victories Andy shares insights on how to play well in tough and challenging conditions. He talks about Understanding Yourself and What You Need to do for Success, Being Tournament-tough, Handling Pressure, and Patience in Decision-making and Play. He also shares anecdotes and insights from great "Tough Conditions" players like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Andy also revisits the 2023 Masters and shares his take on the tournament, the contenders, and what you can learn from Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.

Reeves Weedon is a Fellow of the PGA, a published author and researcher. He’s also an authorized Master of the Golfing Machine, a TPI Certified coach and a presenter for the Nick Faldo series of golf.  Reeves specialises in Biomechanics and the Prevention of Lower Back Injuries in golf. Recently his three-year research project (on prevention of lower back injuries - conducted at Michigan State University) was presented to the 37th International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Conference. Reeves joins #OntheMark to discuss "Weedon's Way" - his method of swinging a golf club.  His "Lower Body Swing" is based on a fundamental fact of physics - all power ultimately comes from Ground Force and from pushing on the ground. His golf swing involves a whole body motion, powered by the appropriate use of the legs, hat does not require any compensatory moves to get the club on plane, or preserve loft, or create lag.  Weedon's approach to using the legs to initiate the correct Kinematic Sequence promotes maximum clubhead speed for minimum effort by way of an efficient, timely transmission of force to the club.  Unlike other golf swing methods, Weedon's "Lower Body Swing" directs the golfer’s attention to the movements that Physics prove powers the golf shot. This approach to swinging the golf-club makes use of two of the three largest muscles sets in the body - the Gluteus Maximus and the Quadriceps.  Activating these muscles when swinging the club enhances power, consistency and most importantly reduces back injury and pain by enhancing the pivot and reducing tilts.   Play with less pain and more power. Download this podcast or watch it on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman

Dr. Morris Pickens or "Dr. Mo" as his clients affectionately call him, is a Sports Psychologist specializing in Competitive Performance Enhancement. He coaches athletes and business professionals to learn how to Choose Success and reach their highest potential. His clients have a combined 29 PGA Tour victories including four majors, over 300 amateur wins and two NCAA Championships.  A Ph.D. in sport psychology, Dr. Mo joins #OntheMark to help you to bring your best mental game when the stakes are at their highest. He shares 6 Mental Techniques that will help you retain Focus, remain Calm, and have directed Mental Thoughts and Energy under pressure: Staying Where Your Feet Are, Enjoying the Big Event, Talking to Yourself, Realizing it is just Another Day, Preparing Physically but Not Making Things Emotionally More Important, and  Knowing the 4 Potential Result Outcomes and Learning to Have a Positive Mental Response Dr. Mo elaborates on each topic and shares PGA TOUR examples like Zach Johnson and Keegan Bradley - players who he has guided to Major Championship and PGA TOUR successes. He also explains how his players use the very same techniques to remain mentally focussed and positive when performing on the biggest of stages, like The Masters in Augusta, GA this week.

Tim Tucker is best known for his longtime work (caddy) with Bryson DeChambeau. Now a "bagman" for Kurt Kitayama, Tucker has a wealth of knowledge on Aerodynamics and Ballistics from his career in the US Airforce.  He is also one of the best green-readers on The PGA TOUR thanks to his extensive research in Aim-Point. Tim joins #OnthMark to discuss his True Aim Ball Marker designed to help you to aim better, improve your "start-lines" and make more putts. He also talks about his career as a caddy and shares lessons on how to shave strokes by calculating correct yardages and accurate "Plays-Like" yardages.  He illustrates how environmental factors like Air Density, Heat or Cold, Damp or Dry influence how far a ball is likely to travel, and explains how you can apply those to improve Greens in Regulation and Approach Shot Proximity statistics.  He talks about "Iron (yardage) Gapping" for better control and results as he dives into Course Management insights and advice. Finally Tim shares "inside the ropes" insight from Augusta National in the lead up to The Masters. He talks about the skills required for success including: Aggressive vs Defensive Strategies and Attitudes, Understanding Swirling Winds and Playing in Variable Conditions, and Handling and Performing under intense Pressure. This podcast is also available on YouTube.

Mike Booker is a lifelong competitive golfer, a University of Houston Golf Team Alumnus and member of the NCAA 1977 National Championship winning Golf team, a former PGA TOUR Professional, and an inductee in the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. He recently wrote a book, "The Tournament Golfer's Playbook" with a view to helping all golfers to be more successful tournament golfers and players.  Mike talks about his book and the central question that revolves around:"Are you a Tournament Golfer or just a Golfer who Plays Tournaments?" He dives into various important topics that pertain to being a Tournament Golfer: Excuse-Making Responsibility for Actions Process-oriented Mindsets Breathing for Calming the Body and Focussing the Mind Being Your Own Best Friend, Good Self-talk and Good Attitudes Dealing with Good and Bad Breaks He also shares lessons from Jackie Burke, Kenny Perry and Jack Nicklaus to help you understand and apply the concepts to becoming a competitive Tournament Golfer.  

Duncan McCarthy is a Mental and Performance Coach who works with golfers on the PGA TOUR and the DP World Tour. A former Touring Pro, McCarthy understands the ins and outs of competitive golf.  He parlays that experience, alongside his degree in Sports Psychology, to help golfers of all skill levels sharpen their mental games and channel their focus for better scores and performances. He joins #OntheMark to share five insights guaranteed to help you improve your mental game: He addresses: Goal Setting, Self-Awareness and Knowing Who You Are, Time Management on the Course, Self-Talk for Confidence, An Attitude of Gratitude and its effect on Performance, and Seeking the Positives in a Bad Situation. A sound mental game is as important a skill as any, and Duncan's candid, simple to understand and apply assessments/insights are sure to put you on the correct track to success. This podcast is available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Search youtube.com/@markimmelman

Jason Day is an Australian PGA TOUR Golf Professional. The winner of 12 PGA TOUR and 3 DP World Tour events, his current global win tally includes: 2 World Golf Championships, the 2016 PLAYERS Championship and the 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Day is a former Official World Golf Ranking #1 and he joins Mark Immelman to share his story of going from a youngster growing up in Beaudesert, Australia to the top of the Global Professional game. Jason shares his journey from a beginner golfer, through his amateur golf days to the Mini Tours, and eventually the PGA TOUR. He shares candid assessments and lessons learned along the way, all the while talking about his game and how he brought out his personal best. Jason talks about professional victories, including the 2015 PGA Championship and he shares some disappointments and challenges that professional golfer face. He talks about managing stress, injury, burnout, and how he re-evaluated himself and ignited a passion to once again become the best golfer in the world.   He also takes a deep dive into recent golf-swing changes he has made to improve his game.  He shares insights, challenges, doubts and the theory of how he is approaching ball-flight and trajectory adjustments. He also talks about the value of the Short Game and how he loves to work on putting. He shares his keys to great putting and also talks about his routine, green-reading and visualization for success. This podcast is also available on YouTube so you can see Jason demonstrate his technique.

Terry Hashimoto is the is the founder of Jazz Golf (Canada), the co-developer of the BodiTrak Golf Pressure Sensor, and the inventor of the world's first inertial measuring unit for golf and other major golf products. A former PGA TOUR professional and one of the leading minds in golf instruction, specifically Pressure Mapping and Ground Reaction Forces, Terry is still a leader in the industry and at the forefront of product development for golf improvement. He joins us to talk about Pressure Mapping, Use of the Ground for Power and a Better Golf Swing, and How Golf can be used as a "Recovery Sport." Among the many topics he dives into, Terry specifically addresses: The Mechanics of Pressure Mapping, Foot Movement Patterns and Pressure Traces of leading golfers, Counter-balancing effects on the Golf Swing and Balance in Movement, How Swing Path tends to follow the Shift of Pressure in the Feet, The "Braking Effect" for added Clubhead Speed, and The Kinematic System and how good ball-strikers initiate the Backswing and Downswing. Learn about proper golf swing sequencing and how it happens. Improve your movement and your mechanics with Terry's easy to apply insights.  

Andres Gonzales is a PGA TOUR Player, a Korn Ferry Tour Winner, a former All-American at UNLV, and now an Analyst with PGA TOUR LIVE. Vastly experienced at every level of the game, Dre has wonderful insights on how to raise your game from one level to the next and he joins #OntheMark to share knowledge and tips. Andres relives his time in College, on the Mini Tours and the PGA TOUR and shares lessons that include: Advice on a "mind-set of expectancy," developing confidence and self-belief, and the importance of discipline and sacrifice for success. He also talks about "grabbing the moment," aligning yourself with champions, good attitudes and finishing off rounds, or in his words "finishing like a Rebel." Finally Andres talks about finding fairways and greens and the importance of Driving Accuracy and Greens in Regulation. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman