

The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide
The Par Train - A Mental Golf Show
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 24, 2022 • 1h 10min
#183: Out of Office - Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (First Timer Mistakes, Pro Tips, and a Links Mindset)
Always dreamed of going to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort? Have a trip planned already and want to know all the do's and don'ts? Evan takes you through everything you need to know about playing golf at Bandon Dunes. The mistakes he made the first time, the mental challenges, pro tips, and so much more.
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Want a new pair of golf shoes that can make your feet feel as good after walking 72 holes as before you started? Ev just wore the brand new Olukai Golf Shoes (The Wailae shoe in particular) at Bandon Dunes all week, and his feet feel good as new. But even better... people keep asking what kind of shoes he's wearing. Snag the new Wailae Golf Shoes at https://glnk.io/m1zy/thepartrain and get free shipping. They're Evan's new fav golf shoe.
Want to optimize your ability to respond to stress and unlock “zone-like” performance potential at any time just like the RBC Heritage Champ Jordan Spieth? Go to www.neuropeakpro.com and get the NTEL Belt to finally learn how to breathe like a champion. Enter the code TRAIN for a free annual subscription.
As always, thanks for hopping aboard.
#EnjoyTheRide
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Apr 18, 2022 • 59min
#182: Why "Having Fun" Isn't Always the Best Strategy with Country Music Star Filmore
Filmore(@filmoremusic), country music star and recently victorious with a hole-in-one, hops aboard the Train as our first country artist. Filmore talks about why his golf game hasn't improved, his mindset when shooting his best score vs. every other round, why "having fun" may not actually be the best strategy, what it's like playing golf before a sold out show, and so much more.
The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off their latest Masters gear (auto applies in your cart).
Want a new pair of golf shoes that can make your feet feel as good after walking 72 holes as before you started? Ev just wore the brand new Olukai Golf Shoes (The Wailae shoe in particular) at Bandon Dunes all week, and his feet feel good as new. But even better... people keep asking what kind of shoes he's wearing. Snag the new Wailae Golf Shoes at https://glnk.io/m1zy/thepartrain. They're Evan's new fav golf shoe.
Want to optimize your ability to respond to stress and unlock “zone-like” performance potential at any time just like the RBC Heritage Champ Jordan Spieth? Go to neuropeakpro.com and get the NTEL Belt to finally learn how to breathe like a champion. Enter the code TRAIN for a free annual subscription.
As always, thanks for hopping aboard.
#EnjoyTheRide
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Apr 11, 2022 • 1h 20min
#181: Think Like Scottie Scheffler with Dr. Bob Winters
Dr. Bob Winters (@dr.bobwinters), world renowned Sports Psychologist and known as "The Confidence Doctor", hops aboard the Train as our first Guest Host to unpack Scottie Scheffler's mindset, how to stay even keeled after a big miss, Tiger, and so much more.
The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off their latest Masters gear (auto applies in your cart).
Want to optimize your ability to respond to stress and unlock “zone-like” performance potential at any time just like Bryson DeChambeau and Jordan Spieth? Go to neuropeakpro.com and get the NTEL Belt to finally learn how to breathe like a champion. Enter the code TRAIN for a free annual subscription.
Use the same belt for every round of golf and social event off the course? Want to elevate your look on and off the course with the best woven golf belts in the game? Go to shoproostas.com and enter the code TRAIN for 15% off and FREE shipping.
As always, thanks for hopping aboard.
#EnjoyTheRide
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Apr 4, 2022 • 1h 21min
#180: “Dear Ball, Goodbye” with Erik Anders Lang
Erik Anders Lang (@erikanderslang & @randomgolfclub) hops aboard the Train for his 3rd time (and arguably his best). We talk about how his Breaking 90 series is actually not about just Breaking 90, anxiety in golf, freedom, the fate of our golf ball, and the magical day of when he cared the least... he broke par for the first time. This and so much more from the legend EAL.
The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off their latest Masters gear (auto applies in your cart).
Want to make Masters Thursday even more fun to watch and have the chance to win $5300 and a free Par Train x Augusta hat? Download Thrive Fantasy here https://www.thrivefantasy.com/?promo=PARTRAIN, enter code TRAIN, and Join the Masters Thursday $25 contest (Only need to deposit $10) and complete your props lineup. For the top Par Train point earner, you win $300 and a free Par Train x Augusta hat. If you get first place overall in the Masters Thursday contest, you win $5000!! Join us in the fun!
Use the same belt for every round of golf and social event off the course? Want to elevate your look on and off the course with the best woven golf belts in the game? Go to shoproostas.com and enter the code TRAIN for 15% off and FREE shipping.
As always, thanks for hopping aboard.
#EnjoyTheRide
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Mar 28, 2022 • 1h 8min
#179: Shooting 61 the Day After 79
James Nicholas (@jamesnicholasgolf), the Korn Ferry Tour Pro, hops aboard the Train to help the amateur golfer learn how to play like you have nothing to lose, having big goals and trying not to care, what separates the best in the world, how he shot a 61 and still missed the cut, why his 61 wasn't that different than his 79 the day before, and so much more. This was a super relatable and valuable conversation that can help any skill level get out of their own way.
The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf -- no honestly I dare you to buy them and not DM us to say it's the most comfortable thing you've ever worn. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off (auto applies in your cart).
Want to optimize your ability to respond to stress and unlock “zone-like” performance potential at any time just like Bryson DeChambeau and Jordan Spieth? Go to neuropeakpro.com and get the NTEL Belt to finally learn how to breathe like a champion. Enter the code TRAIN for a free annual subscription.
Use the same belt for every round of golf and social event off the course? Want to elevate your look on and off the course with the best woven golf belts in the game? Go to shoproostas.com and enter the code TRAIN for 15% off and FREE shipping. Ev went for the Oahu and Bandon Belt. Highly recommend.
As always, thanks for hopping aboard.
#EnjoyTheRide
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Mar 21, 2022 • 1h 13min
#178: Mental Game Roundtable - Making Bad Better, Not Worse
Daily Young (@dailsyoungiii), former D1 college golf teammate of Matt and 3x Collegiate Winner, hops aboard to break down how to get out of our own ways, hit the shots we got, not the shot we want, what high handicappers are doing wrong, and so much more.
The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf -- no honestly I dare you to buy them and not DM us to say it's the most comfortable thing you've ever worn. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off (auto applies in your cart).
Want to optimize your ability to respond to stress and unlock “zone-like” performance potential at any time just like Bryson DeChambeau and Jordan Spieth? Go to neuropeakpro.com and get the NTEL Belt to finally learn how to breathe like a champion. Enter the code TRAIN for a free annual subscription.
Use the same belt for every round of golf? Want to elevate your look on and off the course with the best woven golf belts in the game? Go to shoproostas.com and enter the code TRAIN for 15% off and FREE shipping. Ev went for the Oahu and Bandon Belts.
As always, thanks for hopping aboard.
#EnjoyTheRide
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Mar 13, 2022 • 59min
#177: Mental Game Mailbag Goes Global - Keeping Score, Tough Conditions, Off Days, and More
Thanks for hopping aboard another installment of Mental Game Mailbag, where every golfers like you call in with mental related questions. Today's episode features calls from all over the globe: Scotland, Australia, Mexico and the US.
Questions asked:
1. How to get yourself right mentally when the conditions are going to be tough
2. How to not let the scorecard get in your head (good or bad)
3. Fighting high expectations after a great round of golf
4. What to do on days you just feel off
The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf -- no honestly I dare you to buy them and not DM us to say it's the most comfortable thing you've ever worn. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off (auto applies in your cart).
Want to optimize your ability to respond to stress and unlock “zone-like” performance potential at any time just like Bryson DeChambeau and Jordan Spieth? Go to neuropeakpro.com and get the NTEL Belt to finally learn how to breathe like a champion. Enter the code TRAIN for a free annual subscription.
As always, thanks for hopping aboard.
#EnjoyTheRide
★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 6, 2022 • 50min
#176: Chipping Away (Literally) - A Short Game Breakthrough
Ev called Cerm to tell him about his breakthrough around the greens. After talking for 20 minutes, they both realized that this could help a lot of people and pressed record. Ev and Cerm break down things that you can take to the course today, why the short game frees up the full swing, Evan's new mindset around the greens, and so much more.
The Par Train Podcast is brought to you by Rhoback Performance Apparel aka the greatest polos, qzips, and hoodies in golf -- no honestly I dare you to buy them and not DM us to say it's the most comfortable thing you've ever worn. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 15% off (auto applies in your cart).
Want to take your mental game to the next level and finally get off the struggle bus? Go to https://www.thepartrain.com/golfmentalcoaching and contact Evan for one-on-one mental coaching (he has a few coaching slots open, but they will fill fast).
As always, thanks for hopping aboard.
#EnjoyTheRide
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Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 3min
#175: Losing Your Swing and How to Get it Back with LPGA Tour Pro Emma Talley
Emma Talley (@ertalley on IG), LPGA Tour Pro, hops aboard the Train to help us all learn how to get back to ourselves even at our lowest point. Golf came easy for Emma early on. She won state in high school 3/4 years, was the #1 recruit in the country, won the NCAA Championship at Alabama, won the US Amateur, etc. etc. etc. She was GOOD. But then Emma lost her game. She almost quit. UNTIL, she found the mental game. If you've ever felt like you should give up the game of golf, this episode is for you.
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Want to take your mental game to the next level and finally get off the struggle bus? Go to https://www.thepartrain.com/golfmentalcoaching and contact Evan for one-on-one mental coaching (he has a few coaching slots open but they will fill fast).
Thanks for hopping aboard.
#EnjoyTheRide
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Feb 21, 2022 • 45min
#174: Mental Game Mailbag - Breaking 80, Bad Breaks on Good Shots, Being a Shorter Hitter
Welcome aboard another installment of the popular Mental Game Mailbag series where Par Train listeners send in questions, and Ev and Cerm unpack each one live on the air.
This episode's 3 questions:
1. Luke - Why do I always blow up after getting close to breaking 80?
2. Pooja - How do I not let it get to me when I hit a perfect shot and somehow can't find my ball?
3. Gary - How do I play good golf when I know I have to be perfect? In my club championship the course plays longer and it's hard to compete against guys who hit it 30-40 yards by me.
Want your questions answered? E-mail us a voice note at allaboard@thepartrain.com. Feel like you can't get off the struggle bus? Get one-on-one mental coaching at thepartrain.com/golfmentalcoaching.
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