On the Mark Golf Podcast

Get every question you ever had about the "Swing Plane" answered by Chris O'Connell, golf instructor from "The Plane Truth".  An expert in swing plane and the correct application thereof, Chris talks at length about swing plane and it's influence on consistent ball-striking.  He also talks about "D-Plane", Swing Path vs Plane and how top players use these elements to play better golf.  Chris also shares tips that will help you to identify what style of swing would best suit you and then embellishes on a few drills that will help you achieve that end and improve you ball-striking.

Justin Thomas is one of the stars on the PGA TOUR and in the global game.  He took time to chat with us about junior golf, college golf, turning pro, playing on the Web.com Tour and then making it to the PGA TOUR.  He shares insight about competing, and the mind-set required to compete, be successful, and win.  Justin also talks about his practice regimen to help you maximize your talent.  He also shares  golf tips, putting drills and of course he shares a tip to drive the ball with more power.

Todd Anderson is one of the leading golf instructors in the game, and on the PGA TOUR.  Vastly experienced, Todd, brings you tried and tested ideas that will help you improve the quality and the efficiency of your golf swing.  He talks, in depth, about different areas throughout the golf swing, describing those positions to help you get your golf swing on point.  Anderson also talks about improving your scoring clubs, as he has done with Billy Horschel, and he shares tips and drills to that end.

One of golf's notable golf teachers and instructors, David Leadbetter, joins Mark Immelman to talk in depth about golf, golf instruction, golf teachers and how to improve your game.  David also talks about some of the great champions he has coached like Nick Faldo, Nick Price, Seve Ballesteros and Lydia Ko.  David shares some experiences from his long career as a teacher and coach and talks about how his approach to instruction has evolved and the "A-Swing".

Senior Writer for ESPN and ESPN The Magazine, Kevin van Valkenburg joins the podcast and brings insight as he shares his experience and research to forecast the upcoming year in golf.  Kevin talks at length about Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.  He also addresses other leading players in Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Dustin Johnson as he and Mark Immelman set up your 2017 year in golf.

The 2017 year in professional golf is off to a fast start in the equipment industry.  A number of the game's leading players have made "off-season" equipment changes.  PGATOUR.com Equipment Insider, Jonathan Wall, has the skinny on everything that went down and shares it in-depth with you.  Jonathan discusses Tiger Woods' Bridgestone ball change, Rory McIlroy's change in his set of irons to Callaway, Jason Day's new apparel deal with Nike, and Dustin Johnson incredible display of power at the Taylor-Made New Product Launch. 

Of course you have a New Year's Resolution. Maybe it is to get back into the good physical shape and lose a few lbs after the Festive Season.  TPI Certified trainer, Chris Kendrick, joins the podcast to share ideas on eating cleaner, improving your flexibility and getting more limber and strong.  Chris talks in-depth about the correct protein/carbohydrate ratio in your diet. He recommends ideas on good hydration. He also talks at length about stretching and good flexibility and then he issues you a strength challenge for the first quarter of 2017.

Curt Byrum, professional golfer and announcer for NBC and The Golf Channel, joins Mark Immelman to review the 2015/2016 season in golf.  Curt talks about the Ryder Cup, The Olympics, Rory McIlroy's putting, Henrik Stenson's big win at The Open, Jordan Spieth's season, Dustin Johnson's consistently great performances, and "Breakout Players" like Beef Johnston.  Curt also shares his insider take on Tiger Woods and the future.

2016 Metropolitan PGA Section Teacher of the Year and Golf Digest Top 100 Club-Fitter, Kirk Oguri, talks at length about golf club-fitting and how to get the best clubs for you in your hands.  More specifically Kirk discusses golf club- lofts, lies, bounce and sole-widths, and shafts and how they influence golf shots.  He also shares a tip to help you hit the golf ball more crisply.

Noted golf teacher and announcer for CBS Sports, Peter Kostis, brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the podcast.  He talks of work he has done with Mark Calcavecchia, Steve Elkington and Paul Casey and illustrates things you can learn from them.  He also shares anecdotal lessons from Ben Hogan and other greats. Kostis further talks about golf DNA, understanding ball-flight, the difference between "Feel and Real" and developing control of the clubface.  He also talks about how you can straighten out your hook or your slice shots.