On the Mark Golf Podcast

Joe Mayo is a social media phenomenon and a highly sought-after golf instructor and he joins the podcast to dig into golf and the golf swing.  The "TrackmanMaestro" talks about his influences and career as a golf teacher.  He shares his beliefs on the golf swing and refers to leading players both past and present like Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson as he shares insights.  Joe also breaks down all Launch Monitor terms and presents ideas on how to maximize and improve various elements including Clubhead Speed, Swing Path, Angle of Attack, Dynamic Loft and Spin Loft.  Finally, Joe talks about elements in the swing such as clubface orientation, the transition and wrist location.

Kelvin Kelley believes in subtracting unnecessary parts of the golf swing to make it more reliable and consistent.  Kelley is a PGA professional and a performance golf coach based in San Francisco and he joins the podcast to share his views on simplicity in golf swing technique to improve ball-striking and contact for added accuracy and power.  Kelvin describes his approach and compares the athletic movement of a simple golf swing to the throwing motion of an NFL Quarterback.  He shares research he has done with leading NFL coaches regarding efficiency of motion to gain accuracy and power.  Kelvin also shares knowledge he has garnered from his work with the people of "Sectret Golf".  Kelvin also shared a ball-striking drill he has learned from PGA Champion Jason Dufner.

Hunter Brown has worked for TrackMan, and is a and is a up-and-coming golf instructor in the game.  His research in golf ball launch characteristics, coupled with his play at a significantly high level enable him to speak with authority on golf, playing golf and how to improve.  Hunter shares thoughts on hitting the ball farther as well as how to hit is more accurately.  He talks about launch monitor numbers and factors such as Angle of Attack, Launch Angle, Ball and Club Speed and Ball Spin and how to maximize those for more power and accuracy.  Golf Tips to help you maximize your "numbers" are obviously included. 

Paul McGinley has risen to as high as the Top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking.  He has 4 European Tour victories and a spectacular record in the Ryder Cup Matches including a win as the European Team Captain in 2014.  McGinley, a former Gaelic Football player, joins the podcast to talk about athleticism, resiliency, playing one's own game, and the value of a good mind-set in competition.  Paul also talks at length about his career as both a player and and captain in the Ryder Cup Matches and shares lessons you can learn from his experiences - one of those being holing the winning putt against Jim Furyk in the 2002 Matches.

Well-respected golf television analyst and former PGA TOUR player, Brandel Chamblee is one of the most researched individuals in the game.  He has written a book "The Anatomy of Greatness" and he joins our podcast to share lessons - gleaned from research - from the legends of our game.  Chamblee highlights swing elements as employed by such greats as: Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer.  He also talks about players such as Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott and Tiger Woods.  In this conversation you will hear conversation about golf fundamentals and also insights on leg action, the transition, swing width among other in-depth elements.

Steve Stricker is one of the greatest of all time with a wedge and a putter in his hands and he joins the podcast to discuss his approach to shots from inside of 125 yards.  Steve talks about rhythm, tempo, ball position, grip pressure, trajectory control and club selection and how they influence the wedges.  He also talks about greenside pitching and clubface and spin control.  He then takes you onto the green and talks about how to make more putts.  He also talks about how he navigated a slump he suffered in 2004 and what he did to bounce back to become one of the game's premier players.  As an added bonus Steve also shares insights on the 2017 US Open at Erin Hills and he talks about the 2017 President's Cup (and his USA Team captaincy) outside of New York City.

Mitchell Spearman has long been one of the foremost golf teachers in the game.  He has taught such greats of the game as Nick Faldo, Greg Norman and Ian Baker-Finch.  Spearman joins the podcast to share lessons from the afore-mentioned that can help you to shoot better scores.  He also talks about how you can manage "Blind-Spots" in your golf swing and in so doing develop a more effective and consistent motion.  Mitchell also addresses the important issue of developing a swing that fits your body and physique. 

Randy Myers has been a trend-setter and is one of the foremost minds in the field of golf specific fitness-training. He joins our podcast to focus on flexibility and other elements which have an effect on one's ability to swing the golf club consistently well.  Randy shares ideas on stretching and improving balance with a view to improving your golf swing.  He talks about muscle-building vs flexibility and their priorities in your practice and preparation.  He also shares snapshots from his book "Fit for Golf; Fit for Life" and also shares ideas from his work with his extensive stable of PGA TOUR players.

Golf Channel Academy Lead Instructor, Travis Fulton is a friend of the podcast and a successful instructor to golfers of all skill levels.  He discusses junior golf and gives advice to parents of junior golfers to help their kids to grow in, and enjoy, the game of golf.  He also shares tips to help younger golfers to play and score better.  Travis then uses his unique experiences to compare and contrast the approaches of "modern-day" and "older" golf instructors, coaches and teachers to golf instruction.  In so doing he helps you the listener to navigate the sometimes confusing landscape in golf instruction.  As an added bonus Travis also shares golf tips to help you improve from tee through green.

Bob Estes is a 4-time winner on the PGA TOUR and still still competing out there.  As a result, he is uniquely equipped to comment on the differences between how the game was played a few years ago versus the current day.  Estes, a winner of the prestigious Haskins Award, compares changes in the approach to the golf swing, golf instruction, to the mind-set and course management and to equipment.  He also shares anecdotes from 'inside the ropes' and a few tips to help you with your game.