On the Mark Golf Podcast

Bob Grissett is one of the leading instructors in the game, a Golf Digest "Best in State (Florida)" Teacher, and a man who has assembled a wealth of golf swing videos. Grissett has learned from some of the PGA TOUR's best, like Johnny Revolta and Bob Toski, and he joins #OntheMark to share his insights on some of the game's most recognizable golf swings - Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, Adam Scott and Tom Kim. He breaks those swings down and analyzes them to illustrate what each player does well, how they match elements up for success, and what you can learn from their golf swings. Bob also shares his "True Fundamentals" of the Golf Swing: The ability to hit the ground in the same place every time, The ability to create enough power and distance, The ability to match the clubface to the swing path to control curvature and keep the ball in play. He explains each of those factors and how you can better apply them for more success on the golf course. This podcast has a video element and you can view the Pro's golf-swings. Go to https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman

Happy Advent Season. For the first 24 days of December 2022 our podcast host, Mark Immelman, will be doing 'Short-form’ podcasts with Tips from The PGA TOUR, Video Golf Tips posted on his Social Media Channels, and the usual “Long-form’ #OntheMark Podcast Interviews with Featured Guests. In this episode Mark highlights another simple Course Management lesson any golfer, of any skill level, can apply to hit more Greens in Regulation and make more saves for the lowest possible scores. All of these PGA TOUR lessons are things that all of the game’s leading players consistently do. They are elements that Mark has witnessed during his years as an on-course announcer and they are all but guaranteed to lower your scores.

Dr. David Wright has been described by Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine as the "Balance Expert." Golf Digest of Japan has labeled him the "Foremost Expert on Balance" and "... a leader in balance instruction across all sports and industries." Dr. Wright holds two doctorates and  a Golf Digest Top 100 Instructor with over 25 years of research on biomechanics and balance. He joins "#OntheMark to share his fool-proof system to improving balance and the golf swing. His comprehensive research led to his theory that centers on where a golfer's Center of Mass, Hip Turn and Lead Knee is located, and he separates golfers into into 3 categories — Lower Core, Mid Core, and/or Upper Core swingers. Dr. Wright describes each of these regions, and illustrates PGA TOUR examples such as Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and more.  He shows how you can test for, and identify your Core Region, and how to focus on a few (personal) crucial set-up and address elements to guarantee better balance that is sure to optimize your golf swing for peak performance. This podcast is available on YouTube. Search for Mark Immelman Golf.

Happy Advent Season. For the first 24 days of December 2022 our podcast host, Mark Immelman, will be doing 'Short-form' podcasts with Tips from The PGA TOUR, Video Golf Tips posted on his Social Media Channels, and the usual 'Long-form' Podcast Interviews with Featured Guests. In this episode Mark highlights the simplest Course Management lesson any golfer, of any skill level, can apply to hit more Greens in Regulation.  It is a lesson he always knew, but it was galvanized into his belief system after many years of covering PGA TOUR golf from inside the ropes. You want to lower your golf scores? Then improve your GIR. It's easier than you think with this Greens in Regulation Hack.

Chris Finn is the Founder and CEO of Par4Success. He is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, TPI Certified Medical Professional, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach and a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional. He and his team work with golfers of all abilities and ages to swing faster, play better and hurt less. Chris joins #OntheMark to tell his story and help you understand, from a physical point of view, why your golf-swing and your shots are doing what they are. He dives into 4 areas of the body, the Rotary Centers - the Neck, Shoulders, Thoracic Spine, and Knees - and illustrates how deficiencies in those areas can result in malfunctioning golf-swings. He shares research, he and his team have done, on GRF (Ground Reaction Forces) as they relate to Clubhead Speed and advises on which gym exercises promote speed and which exercises do not.  Regarding further speed improvement work, he talks about Overspeed Training, as well as contrasting Triphasic Training vs Traditional Training and he shows best practices for gaining speed and more power off the tee. This podcast is a must-download if you wish to improve physical well-being, golf fitness and strength.  Note, Par4Success have also provided a free physical assessment for you at par4success.com/mark.

Mike Gish is the co-Inventor of the TGT Total Golf Trainer, a Jim Mclean certified Master Adaptive Golf Instructor, and one of the leading minds in Golf Instruction. He joins #OntheMark to talk golf instruction and to illustrate how the Total Golf Trainer (TGT) can be used to help rectify all manner of golf swing issues. He shows how the TGT uses Visual and Tactile cues to highlight areas in the swing, and explains drills and fixes to aid in the following faults:  Incorrect Wrist Alignments - either Flexion or Extension, Faulty Hip Tilts and Rotation Speeds, Incorrect Swing Planes, Trail Arm Location and Folding errors. Indeed he explains how a little creativity and modification of the TGT can pretty much address any swing flaw. You can also watch how Mike uses the TGT by watching this interview on YouTube - search Mark Immelman.  

Dan Grieve is a Fellow of the PGA and Head Professional at Woburn Golf Club.  He is of the leading coaches in the UK and is a Golf Monthly Top-50 Coach. Whether it is working with Club Golfers or Tour Professionals, Dan loves helping players improve and reach their potential. He joins #OntheMark to dive into the Short Game, harvest the "low-hanging fruit" and help you to better short game technique and recovery results. Dan elaborates on the technique required to hit all greenside shots more consistently.  He describes the mechanics of the: Chip (Bump) and Run Shot, the Pitch Shot, The Lob Shot and the Bunker Shot. He compares and contrasts each shot by talking about: Grip, Grip Pressure, Stance Width, Body Alignment and Ball Position, Posture and Weight Distribution and Shift, Body Rotation, Swing Length, Wrist Action and Alignments and Club Selection. He also talks about Golf Shot Assessment, Reading Lies, Shot Selection, "Golf IQ" and Decision-making. Rest assured, time spent listening to, and watching on YouTube, will most certainly help you to a better understanding of what is required to hit quality and consistent recovery shots.

Riley Andrews is the Founder and Owner of "Elite Golf Schools" in Arizona and Colorado. A former Tour Professional, Riley earned one professional victory before turning to golf instruction and player development. He has an extensive background in sports psychology, muscle dynamics, and biomechanics, and he blends this knowledge with his playing experience to help golfers achieve their best and attain their goals. He joins #OntheMark to share his take on golf swing methods and how certain elements must match-up for effective and efficient golf swings. He discusses and contrasts Hip Extension Tilters (Early Extenders) and Hip Flexion Rotaters and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each golf swing approach. Riley illustrates PGA TOUR examples of each style of swing and explains the overall spectrum of how each operates in order to produce quality golf shots. He also talks about transferring the golf swing work to the golf course and shares on-course principles for better scoring. Riley also shares his opinion on how to develop longevity in the game, golf fitness training, the mental approach, goal-setting and playing intentionally vs "free-wheeling." Whether you hip-extend or rotate, Riley will help you find your best inside your range with his insights and drills.

Cory Muscara is a former monk, host of the "Practicing Human" podcast, and a bestselling author. He has gained popularity for his down-to-earth, engaging and accessible teachings on mindfulness, wellbeing, and mental health. He has taught Mindful leadership at Columbia University, and is an instructor of Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.  Cory joins #OntheMark to share his life experiences and lessons learned as a monk, a human being and golfer. Specifically he delves into the concept of Mindfulness and understanding thought patterns. He also teaches on Meditation, its impact on well-being and how to do it. Further, Cory touches on the following topics and how they pertain to keeping golf in perspective as you get the most out of your skills: Character Development, Developing Resilience, Self Love and Self Talk, Confidence and Letting Go, and Life's Biggest Flex. Download this podcast and learn about self and improve yourself from the inside-out. 

Lynn Blake began his golf teaching career in 2004 and quickly ascended to the heights of the industry thanks to his knowledge and communication skills. Regarding his knowledge, Lynn undertook a thirty-year study of "The Golfing Machine" by Homer Kelley. This included training personally under Kelley. Ostensibly, Lynn Blake is arguably the foremost living expert on "The Golfing Machine" and he joins #OntheMark to expound on its truths and insights. Among many concepts he delves into: The Essence of the Golf Swing. The Three Functions of the Swing. The Connection between the Arms and the Body. Maintaining Lag and Creating Power in the Swing. Wrist Conditions for Consistency. Clubshaft Stressing and Pressure Points to Promote that condition. Finally, Lynn shares his "Secret to Golf." You want to hear the secret right? Of course you do so go ahead and download and also watch it on YouTube by subscribing to Mark Immelman.