Seth Pepper is a former World Champion and #1 Ranked Swimmer in the World.  He has also been a multiple National Champion and All-American at the University of Arizona.  Seth is now an elite High-Performance Mental Coach and helps athletes of differing sporting codes, including PGA TOUR and LPGA golfers, perform fearlessly and achieve their best under pressure. Seth joins #OntheMark to share his incredible story.  A story of a young man who had a dream to become a champion and an Olympian.  A young man who was obsessed with discovering the secrets to success and unlocking the path to greatness.  A young man who worked hard, competed without concern, and rose to the top of his game and became a champion. As Seth tells his story he weaves (1) Life Lessons, (2) Insights on How to Make Winning a Lifestyle, and (3) Llessons on How to Practice and Compete with No Limits or Fear. Concepts discussed include: The Blueprint of Greatness Building a Lifestyle of Winning Learning from Failures Personalities that are likely to become Champions Sacrifice and Intrinsic Motivations Strategy and not Story as a Mindset Stoicism and realizing Resistance is the Way Repeat Exposure to Train the Mind, and The "Performance Battlefield" and (1) Relationships to Success, Failure and Pressure, and (2) Reframing Uncomfortable. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast.  Search and Subscribe to Mark Immelman.    

Terry Hashimoto is the founder of Jazz Golf in Canada, a co-developer of the BodiTrak Golf Pressure Mapt, and inventor of the world's first inertial measuring unit for golf and other major golf products.  He is a PGA Professional and one of the foremost experts in the field of Pressure Mapping and Ground Reaction Forces (GRF) and he joins #OntheMark to teach you the mechanics of building a good golf-swing from the ground up. He talks about GRF at length and illustrates important charts and data that pertain to the "Flow of Energy" with specific regard to:   Efficient and Inefficient Pressure Traces, The Center of Pressure and what it represents, Velocity Charts and how Peak Velocity is created, and Vertical Forces, what they are, how they are exploited and when they are exploited in the swing. He also shows the differences between Professionals and Amateurs, Long Drivers and Short Drivers.  He shows what Long Hitters do in the swing for power and he describes and illustrates Power Address and Impact positions.   He talks about Rotary, Lateral and Vertical Forces in the swing and when and how they should be used, and he shows how Pressure Mapping and the correct use of the ground can mitigate injuries. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Andy Johnson is the founder of The Fried Egg newsletter, golf blog and podcast.  He has quickly become one of the more respected voices in golf and he joins #OntheMark to talk about Golf Course Design, his philosophy on Design, and Course Management for better golf. Andy shares his favorite courses, both on a budget and not on a budget, to play.  He talks about his likes and dislikes in Course Design and setup. With regard to better Course Management, Mindset and Decision-making Andy addresses and elaborates on the following: The Mindset of Playing Par 5's as Par 4's and vice versa, Understanding the Design of the Hole and Playing with the Correct Mentality, Making Golf Fun, Turning Disadvantages into Advantages, Playing Outside of the "Book", Conservative Approaches, and Understanding the "Pulse" on Your Game. This podcast is also available on YouTube.  Search and Subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Michael Kim is a former All-America at The University of California, Berkeley and the 2013 winner of The Jack Nicklaus Award as the National Collegiate Player of the Year.  He was also the  2013 winner of The Haskins Award for the Outstanding College Player of the Year.  Michael is now a winner on the PGA TOUR and he joins #OntheMark to discuss his career in golf, winning at the highest level, golf instruction, and navigating slumps and dips in form. Michael shares lessons learned in Junior and Collegiate Golf, including insights on acclimatizing to different golf courses and conditions. He talks about his ascent to the PGA TOUR and his 2018 win in The John Deere Classic. He addresses work on his technique and his golf-swing and he shares his mindset to navigating tough times. Michael then shares advice on Method and Technique and other elements key to good golf including: The Golf-swing Pivot and Rotation, and the influence as either a Clubface "Opener" or "Closer," using Viktor Hovland as an example. Putting Consistency with a reference to Strokes Gained Putting. The Mental Game and Thought-life for Success, including insights on dealing with Nerves and Anxiety. Making Changes for Improvement and how to do so successfully, and Long and Short Golf-swings and how to make a longer, more powerful swing properly. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Andy Matthews is a former Professional Golfer and a winner on the Mackenzie (Canadian) Tour.  He is now a Pilot, and the Director of Golf Performance for Neuropeak Pro and he joins us to talk about the importance of good breathing and its influence on overall health, well-being, stress reduction and golf performance. Andy delves into Precision (Diaphragmatic) Breathing and how it can can help you (1) Relax,  (2) Improve Muscle Function and prevent strain during exercise, (3) Increase Blood Oxygen levels, (4) Make it easier for your Body to Release Gas Waste from your Lungs, (5) Reduce Blood Pressure and (6) Lower Heart Rate.  As part of the Precision Breathing discussion Andy also contrasts Nasal and Mouth Breathing and their commensurate effects on the Nervous System. He also talks about how proper breathing can improve Heart Rate Variability (HRV) which is a function of a balanced Autonomic Nervous System.  A higher HRV can lead to better Sleep, Enhanced Cognitive Performance, Increased Adaptability and Resiliency and a Better Stress Response. All of these factors lead to better performance on and off the golf course and Andy talks about how Intentional Breathing can lead to an improved Physiological state and the ability to prepare for both powerful Drives and deft touch Greenside shots. You have heard countless PGA TOUR professionals and coaches talk about breathing properly under pressure.  Thanks to Andy Matthews, and the Neuropeak Pro NTel Belt, you can know how to do so, practice properly and chart your improvement. Also, take advantage of a special promo code to get a 1-Year Free Membership to the Neuropeak Training module with the purchase of the NTel Belt.  Code - OntheMark This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

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.