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 22, Mark revisits the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic (Detroit MI) and The 3M Open outside Minneapolis MN. Mark addresses many different elements of the powerful and repeating golf swings of the respective winners of the two new PGA TOUR events. These include Nate Lashley's body rotation, hand-path and follow-through, and Matthew Wolff's pre-swing trigger, spine angle, and power. Further, Mark shares a drill that you can employ to improve your spine angle and body pivot throughout the golf swing.

Ben Pellicani is a PGA Professional based in Nashville, TN. A disciple of leading teacher, Mike Bender, and a former NCAA Collegiate Golf Coach (Lipscomb University), Ben is highly sought after by golfers looking to take their respective games to the next level. Ben shares his plan and system for guaranteed game improvement with 'On the Mark' and he delves into how you can make practice count and lower your golf scores. He shares counsel on every facet of the game with his holistic view on life and golf.

Best known for being, US Open and PGA Champion, Brooks Koepka's childhood golf coach, Warren Bottke is an award-winning PGA Master Professional. A well respected instructor of the game, Bottke is sought our by golfers of all skill levels to help them improve their respective games. Warren joins 'On the Mark' to elaborate on his P.G.A. approach to golf instruction. PGA is an acronym for Posture, Grip and Alignment - three fundamental cornerstones to consistent golf. Learn how to set yourself up to consistently get the most out of your golf swing by employing Warren Bottke's tried and tested approach.

Gary Nichol turned professional in 1988 and has travelled the world coaching golfers of all skill levels - from Weekend Golfers to Tour Pros to Ryder Cuppers, Olympians and Major Championship Winners - ever since. A certified Trackman Master and Mind Factor Coach he joins our podcast to embellish on 'The Art of Playing Golf'. Gary believes that 'the shot creates the swing' and he elaborates on this theory to help you play with the freedom to become more creative, authentic and athletic on the golf course and in competition.

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 21 Mark revisits the 2019 RBC Canadian Open and the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mark discusses elements you can learn from Rory McIlroy, Gary Woodland and Brooks Koepka. Immelman shares tips and drills you can employ to strike putts more purely to improve your speed and line on the greens. He addresses how to play the ball successfully out of a divot. He shares with you how Gary Woodland hit that pitch off the green on the 17th hole and how you can do so too. Mark also talks about the value of a good attitude under pressure and how it can help you navigate tough times on the golf course.

Cordie Walker is the founder of "Golf Science Lab". Between his blogs and his podcasts he documents happenings in golf research, and beyond that what can help you play your best golf when it counts. He joins "On the Mark" to share his insights on what a positive and beneficial practice regimen and/or session entails. Among practice topics he shares a few "Practice Plans" and elaborates on Swing Pace, Skill Acquisition, and Swing Development. He also addresses mindfulness and environmental and personal awareness for faster and more lasting improvements. 

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 20 Mark revisits the 2019 Memorial Tournament from Muirfield Village in Dublin, OH. Mark teaches you about Jack Nicklaus's "One Basic Swing" approach. he dives into Nicklaus's method and shows how it can help you to more swing consistency and better ball-striking. Among other elements Mark addresses the Grip, Aim, Ball Position, Swing Arc and Rhythm a la Jack Nicklaus. Learn from the Golden Bear and how he swung the golf club.

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 19 Mark revisits the 2019 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP at Bethpage Black outside of New York City, and the 2019 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth, TX. Mark discusses lessons on the Mental Game, Focus, On-and-off Course Attitude, from Brooks Koepka that you can learn and apply to help you make the most of your rounds. Immelman shares direct quotes from the champion (Koepka) where he addresses the aforementioned topics and how they lead to success. Mark also talks about Kevin Na's win at Colonial with specific reference to his approach to Shot Selection, Considering the Variables and Picking and Correct Shot, and Na's Short-Game Creativity and how you can improve your Touch, Feel and success on all scoring shots.  

Dr. Greg Cartin is the founder of GC3 Performance Consulting where he provides Sports Psychology Consulting services to golfers and athletes of all ages and skill levels. Dr. Cartin joins us to to discuss how you can become more present, more mindful and certainly more aware in practice and in competition. By extension these skills will promote a more spontaneous and athletic approach and better golf scores. Dr. Cartin also discusses becoming comfortable under pressure, aiming and alignment, "paralysis by analysis" and swinging freely for improved performances.

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 18 Mark revisits the 2019 AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest GC in Dallas, TX. Mark addresses 3 topics that will help your golf: Sung Kang's (tournament-winner) pre-shot visualization routine, his approach to on-course nutrition and hydration, and Scott Piercy's Ten-Finger Grip. Mark illustrates how a grip change can straighten your ball flight and improve feel and control, and how visualization can tighten mental focus and concentration.