
The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide
Golf game off the rails? Sick of riding the struggle bus? You've come to the right place. The Par Train helps frustrated golfers #EnjoyTheRide again, because if you can learn to smile through bad golf, you can smile through anything. The Par Train Podcast is a top 10 golf podcast in the United States unpacking the mental game with PGA Tour Pros, best-selling authors, CEOs, sports psychologists, every day golfers like you to make the hardest game in the world feel easy and help you finally get back on track. Welcome aboard!
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Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 10min
#389: Replay Rate - The Course Management System Tour Pros Swear By with Scott Fawcett
Scott Fawcett, founder of Decade Golf, hopped aboard the Train back in 2021, and Ev and Cerm thought we all needed a refresher. One of our most popular episodes, the Decade course management system is one of the fastest ways to lower your handicap (and increase your enjoyment) without changing your swing. Enjoy! Ev had been lying to himself for 25 years thinking he needing to spend over $25,000 on a home simulator. Instead, he bought a net and a mat for $250 off amazon with the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO launch monitor for $699 and he's been BLOWN AWAY. Go to https://rapsodo.pxf.io/3JmqNM and enter the code PARTRAIN for $70 off by getting a free dozen balls for your unit. Our go to sunscreen that doesn't make us feel gross, is without all the harsh chemicals, and something we actually want to wear. Go to https://www.oarsandalps.com/collections/spf and enter the code TRAIN for 20% off and pack your golf bag with sunscreen so you never forget it!If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.
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Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
#388: My Round at Augusta National with Gabby Herzig — A Blueprint for Your Next Bucket List Golf Experience
Gabby Herzig won lottery. Literally and figuratively. She was selected in the media lottery to play Augusta National Golf Club a day after Rory McIlroy made history. She wrote about the full round here, but also unpacked it with Ev and Cerm today with the lens of helping you make the most out of your next bucket list golf experience. Ev had been lying to himself for 25 years thinking he needing to spend over $25,000 on a home simulator. Instead, he bought a net and a mat for $250 off amazon with the new Rapsodo MLM2PRO launch monitor for $699 and he's been BLOWN AWAY. Go to https://rapsodo.pxf.io/3JmqNM and enter the code PARTRAIN for $70 off by getting a free dozen balls for your unit. Ev was also blown away by how many people he saw at Augusta National wearing Rhoback gear. By far the most popular brand walking the harrowed grounds. Go to https://bit.ly/3myURyP and get yourself 20% off for some new spring gear. If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.
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Apr 14, 2025 • 56min
#387: The Art of Amnesia - Rory McIlroy's 2025 Masters Win (2025 Masters Recap)
Wow. Just wow. Ev and Cerm hit record just minutes after Rory made history. In this special episode, they break down what happened, why it matters, and how we can all learn to master the art of amnesia when it comes to our mistakes—while holding on tight to the memory of our best shots. This one hits different.The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a subscription) with code TRAIN20 at www.magicmind.com/partrainThe viral sunscreen stick that kept me enjoying Amen Corner at Augusta National instead of getting roasted by the sun. Go to www.oarsandalps.com and enter code TRAIN for 20% off.If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.
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Apr 14, 2025 • 56min
#386: In Case You Missed It - March 2025 Recap of The Par Train Podcast
Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 8-10 minute clip of every episode from the month of March.Here are the episodes from March:#378 - Coaching Calls - The 3 Putt Cure and the Secret to Making Everything with Dr. Joe Parent and Karol Priscilla #380 - Replay Rate - Break Free from Suckville with Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe#381 - The Two Things Rory Did at TPC Sawgrass You Can Copy - 2025 Players Championship Recap#382 - Tentative Swings Kill Scores - Here's How to Fix It#383 - Why Golfers Haven't Improved in 50 Years - And How You Finally Can with Jim VenetosThe viral sunscreen stick that kept me enjoying Amen Corner at Augusta National instead of getting roasted by the sun. Go to www.oarsandalps.com and enter code TRAIN for 20% off. We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide!
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Apr 6, 2025 • 57min
#385: From the Archives - The Making of the Masters
Did you know The Masters wasn't an immediate success? Did you know Augusta National barely survived the Great Depression? How did the green jacket come to be? Why do they call it Amen Corner? Who was Bobby Jones right-hand man that may be more responsible for the Masters than Bobby Jones himself? Ev and Cerm open the archives for a different episode in spirit of the Masters' return. They dive deep into the history and end on their favorite Masters memories and unpack what the everyday golfer can learn from Bobby Jones. The Masters is just around the corner! Snag some of the iconic Azalea collection from our friends at Rhoback. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! Golf game off the rails? Want 1-on-1 coaching to get back on track? Get mental coaching from Ev who is certified in mental golf type, personality-centric coaching. Tap this link here for more info!If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.
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Apr 6, 2025 • 7min
#384: LFG - MAJOR WINNING SECRETS with Singer and Cermak
Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A brand new, short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset before your next big round, range session, or whatever you're on your way to.Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes:#248 - Play Big Like Wyndham Clark#311 - Play Golf in a Bubble Like 2x Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler (2024 Masters Recap)#318 - Stay in Your Lane Like Xander Schauffele (2024 PGA Championship Recap)#381 - The Two Things Rory Did at TPC Sawgrass you Can Copy - 2025 Players Championship RecapIf you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide. #EnjoyTheRide
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Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 17min
#383: Why Golfers Haven’t Improved in 50 Years—And How You Finally Can with Jim Venetos
Jim Venetos (@jimvenetosgolf) hops aboard the Train to help Ev, Cerm, and all of you learn that maybe the modern golf swing isn't the best way to play golf well. Maybe there's a reason handicaps haven't lowered in 50+ years and Tour Pros haven't gotten better (perhaps even gotten worse?). This episode of the Par Train will challenge the status quo and was a refreshing conversation that may be the thing you've been waiting for. The Masters is just around the corner! Snag some of the iconic Azalea collection from our friends at Rhoback. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! Snag the new Masters collection from Olukai and elevate your kicks game! Tap this link for free expedited shipping. If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.
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Mar 23, 2025 • 59min
#382: Tentative Swings Kill Scores—Here’s How to Fix It
Debbie O'Connell, Award Winning LPGA Professional and Founder of Golf Positive hops aboard the Train to unpack and solve the round killer -- tentative swings. If you've ever stepped into a shot feeling tentative, this episode is for you. The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a subscription) with code TRAIN20 at www.magicmind.com/partrainWhat if your golf glove could actually be your secret weapon and help your focus? Tap this link and get a new Par Train x Enjoy the Ride glove inspired by Louis Oosthuizen's marking on his glove when he won the 2010 Open Championship at St. Andrews. Get a glove before they sell out!If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 53min
#381: The Two Things Rory Did at TPC Sawgrass You Can Copy - 2025 Players Championship Recap
A rare Monday podcast release after Rory wins the 3-hole aggregate playoff at The 2025 Players Championship... unpacks maybe Rory's most "relatable" win. Rory did two essential keys to win his second Players Championship that every golfer can learn from. Want to play better under pressure or learn how to recover after a bad shot? This episode is for you. The viral mental performance shot Magic Mind is living up to the hype with both Cerm and Ev. Get 20% (or 48% off a subscription) with code TRAIN20 at www.magicmind.com/partrainThe Masters is just around the corner! Snag some of the iconic Azalea collection from our friends at Rhoback. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.
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Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 11min
#380: Replay Rate - Break Free from Suckville with Sports Psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe
We've all spent time in suckville. There's nothing worse. The question is how do we punch our tickets and break free from suckville? Dr. Bhrett McCabe (@drbhrettmccabe), Sports Psychologist on the PGA Tour for Jon Rahm, Billy Horschel, Sam Burns and many more hops aboard the train for his 3rd time and gives us the roadmap to not just find our best, but more importantly get it done even when we don't have it. Break free from suckville today! Bhrett's new book "Break Free from Suckville": https://www.bhrettmccabe.com/books Want to treat yourself or a loved one with the most comfortable shoes (that also happen to make golf shoes?) Tap this link and enter the code TRAIN for FREE expedited shipping on all Olukai shoes, sandals, slippers and more.What if your golf glove could actually be your secret weapon and help your focus? Tap this link and get a new Par Train x Enjoy the Ride glove inspired by Louis Oosthuizen's marking on his glove when he won the 2010 Open Championship at St. Andrews. Get a glove before they sell out!If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops!As always, thanks for hopping aboard! We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.
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