The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a hilarious Train where they unpack the end of the year learnings, recent struggles, aha moments, and bonehead mistakes that all lead to one main question -- is tinkering a trap? Are we getting better or just messing around. If you're thinking about what you need to work on going into the offseason, this episode is for you. Feel Better Hack: Want to get your health and energy back on track? Balance of Nature’s Whole Health System supplements include 47 ingredients of fruits, vegetables, spices, and fibers. Go to Balanceofnature.com and use TRAIN to get 35% off your first order as a preferred customer, PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. New Gear Alert! Our friends are Rhoback just dropped the greatest shirt jackets and stretch, warm button downs in the game. Ev can't stop wearing them. Also, want to surprise your favorite lady in your life (or yourself!) with the best new legging and top sets in the game? Our friends at Rhoback just nailed this new line with vibrant colors and perfect fitting cuts. So much so that Ev's wife RETURNED HER VUORI sets! Tap this link for 20% to auto apply in your cart! 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. ★ Support this 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 October. Here are the episodes from October: #424 - Why Goal Setting is Getting In Your Way (According to a +5 Handicap) #426 - The Untold Theory Why Golfers Aren't Getting Better #427 - Replay Rate - How to Make Every Putt with Dr. Joe Parent of Zen Golf #428 - The Game-Changing Hacks from 3 Straight Club Championships Want to elevate your wardrobe off the course with button-downs that feel like a sweatshirt? Tap this link for 20% off the new outerwear by Rhoback Activewear, along with the best hoodies, q-zips and pants in the game. We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide! ★ Support this podcast ★

In honor of the 2025 World Series ending in dramatic fashion last night, Ev wanted to bring back his favorite interview of all time. Hometown hero, 2011 World Series MVP, and now golfer... David Freese. David hops aboard the Train to talk about the parallels between being down in the count with 2 strikes and the series on the line and staring down a narrow fairway, the importance of having comfort in discomfort, how he reset when he started playing tentative, the importance of staying calm and aggressive, what Mike Trout and Albert Pujols do different than the rest, and so much more. Launch Monitor for Every Golfer: Ev recently learned something crazy from his sessions with his Rapsodo MLM2Pro. Every first 10 swings are 7-10 yards shorter than once his body is warm. And yet most of us tee off without warming up! If you want to learn more aha moments and patterns about your own game, tap this link and enter the code TRAIN for a free dozen RTP golf balls ($70 value). New Gear Alert! Our friends are Rhoback just dropped the greatest shirt jackets and stretch, warm button downs in the game. Ev can't stop wearing them. Also, want to surprise your favorite lady in your life (or yourself!) with the best new legging and top sets in the game? Our friends at Rhoback just nailed this new line with vibrant colors and perfect fitting cuts. So much so that Ev's wife RETURNED HER VUORI sets! Tap this link for 20% to auto apply in your cart! 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling short form insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Hope this helps you enjoy the ride! 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! ★ Support this podcast ★

Gary Wheeler, long-time passenger on the Train, sent Ev a message about how nervous he was for the chance to win his 3rd straight club championship. He had no idea where the ball was going, and didn't know what to do. Ev sent him a podcast to listen to about "wanting it too much" and to use his "lack of form" as permission to remove expectations. Gary ended up WINNING his 3rd straight senior club championship. Before listening to the Par Train, he never won anything. Now he's won 3 club championships and a member member! If you want to play better golf when it matters most, this podcast is for you. Feel Better Hack: Want to get your health and energy back on track? Balance of Nature’s Whole Health System supplements include 47 ingredients of fruits, vegetables, spices, and fibers. Go to Balanceofnature.com and use TRAIN to get 35% off your first order as a preferred customer, PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. New Shoes Alert! Want the most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn? Tap this link and enter code TRAIN20 for 20% off The TRUE Linkswear true lux maven 2's (or any shoe/pants/sweatshirt you want!). 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to another episode of the Replay Rate mini series where we take our most popular episodes from years ago and bump them to the top of the podcast feed because who doesn't need a good refresher? Dr. Joe Parent (@drjoeparent | www.zengolf.com), best-selling author of Zen Golf hops aboard the Train for his second time by popular demand. But this time, doc is here to help you with your putting. Want to take off the pressure on the greens? Want to get out of your own way and stop 3 putting? This episode is for you. New Gear Alert! Want to surprise your favorite lady in your life (which includes yourself) the best new legging and top sets in the game? Our friends at Rhoback just nailed this new line with vibrant colors and perfect fitting cuts. So much so that my wife RETURNED HER VUORI sets! Tap this link for 20% to auto apply in your cart! Also, don't snooze on the new USA collection that just dropped before the 2025 Ryder Cup next week! Want one-on-one help with your game? Get one-on-one mental coaching from Ev here! 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev recently played a round with a better takeaway (less inside), the positions were hitting the marks, and the ball striking was worse than ever. And then Ev had an epiphany—a new theory as to why, when golfers make positive changes in their swing, it never sticks. To unpack and pressure test this theory, Ev asked Keith Bennett, top 100 golf coach and +2 handicap, to hop aboard the podcast for a second time and talk this out. They also do a deep dive on WHY an inside takeaway can be so damaging. If you've ever changed your swing but struggled to get better, and/or fought an inside takeaway, this episode is for you. 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. Want to get your health and energy back on track? Balance of Nature’s Whole Health System supplements include 47 ingredients of fruits, vegetables, spices, and fibers. Go to Balanceofnature.com and use TRAIN to get 35% off your first order as a preferred customer, PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. 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. ★ Support this 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 September. Here are the episodes from September: #418 - The Dentist Who Made The U.S. Open: Turning Regret into Rocket Fuel #420 - The Myth of Mastery - Why Scratch Golfers Hurt as Much as You Do. #421 - Wait... Raise Expectations AND Play Aggressive?! (A Kind of Ryder up Preview.) #422 - The Mental Warfare Behind Golf's Biggest Stage) Want a simulator in your garage or backyard for the winter for less than $700? Tap this link for the Rapsodo MLM2Pro and enter the code TRAIN for free dozen golf balls ($70 value). We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide! ★ Support this podcast ★

Jack Courington, +5 handicap, and former college teammate at Missouri State with co-host Cerm, hops aboard the Train to unpack how he's playing the best golf of his life today without practicing vs. college when he practiced every day. Jack digs into why goal-setting is getting in your way, and so much more. Want to learn from a +5 how to lower your own handicap? This episode is for you. New Gear Alert! Want to surprise your favorite lady in your life (which includes yourself) the best new legging and top sets in the game? Our friends at Rhoback just nailed this new line with vibrant colors and perfect fitting cuts. So much so that my wife RETURNED HER VUORI sets! Tap this link for 20% to auto apply in your cart! Also, don't snooze on the new USA collection that just dropped before the 2025 Ryder Cup next week! Want one-on-one help with your game? Get one-on-one mental coaching from Ev here! 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #271 - The Weight of Tournament Pressure and How to Overcome It with Jon Sherman #286 - Tour Pro James Nicholas Gives A Masterclass on Playing Well When It Matters Most #326 - Overcoming nerves to win at any level of competitive golf (i.e. member guests, high level amateur events, nassau, pro tournaments, scrambles, etc.) #421 - Wait... Raise Expectations AND Play Aggressive?! (A "Kind of Ryder Cup Preview) 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a Ryder Cup recap to unpack the differences between the Americans on Fri/Sat vs. Sun and what the Europeans do that the Americans don't. How to deal with pressure, what to do when everything is going wrong, and so much more. If you want to play better golf under pressure, this episode is for you. New Gear Alert! Want to surprise your favorite lady in your life (which includes yourself) the best new legging and top sets in the game? Our friends at Rhoback just nailed this new line with vibrant colors and perfect fitting cuts. So much so that my wife RETURNED HER VUORI sets! Tap this link for 20% to auto apply in your cart! Also, don't snooze on the new USA collection that just dropped before the 2025 Ryder Cup next week! New You Alert! Want to get your health and energy back on track? Balance of Nature’s Whole Health System supplements include 47 ingredients of fruits, vegetables, spices, and fibers. Go to Balanceofnature.com and use TRAIN to get 35% off your first order as a preferred customer, PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Chadd Slutzky and John Ramsey, one of the best amateur fourball teams in the United States (with 15+ wins across the country among the two of them), hop aboard the Train for an unconventional and endlessly entertaining conversation. Ev and Cerm dig into how they get the best out of their game when it "matters" most, why they raise their expectations, why they play aggressive no matter what, how they lost to a one player team, how to translate this to golf trips, member guests, or even a weekend nassau that you really want to win. Want to know what makes a really good fourball/match play team to get you amped up for the Ryder Cup next week and improve your game? This ep is for you! New Shoes Alert! Want the most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn? Tap this link and enter code TRAIN20 for 20% off The TRUE Linkswear true lux maven 2's (or any shoe/pants/sweatshirt you want!). New Gear Alert! Want to surprise your favorite lady in your life (which includes yourself) the best new legging and top sets in the game? Our friends at Rhoback just nailed this new line with vibrant colors and perfect fitting cuts. So much so that my wife RETURNED HER VUORI sets! Tap this link for 20% to auto apply in your cart! Also, don't snooze on the new USA collection that just dropped before the 2025 Ryder Cup next week! 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev (An 8 index) always assumed that someone like Cerm (A scratch and D1 college player) never fully understood his level of frustration. Cerm never "lost" his swing and ability to hit the ball from one day to the next. This episode unpacks this idea, stories, and latest rounds that break this myth of mastery and frustration. If you assume no one experiences your level of frustration, this episode will help you stop putting so much pressure on yourself and get you back on track. Want the most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn? Tap this link and enter code TRAIN20 for 20% off The TRUE Linkswear true lux maven 2's (or any shoe/pants/sweatshirt you want!). Want to get your health and energy back on track? Balance of Nature’s Whole Health System supplements include 47 ingredients of fruits, vegetables, spices, and fibers. Go to Balanceofnature.com and use TRAIN to get 35% off your first order as a preferred customer, PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice. 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. ★ Support this 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 August. Here are the episodes from August: Ep. #411 - Making Every Round Feel Like It's Your Last (Cerm's First Bandon Experience) Ep. #413 - Over Trying - Golf's Most Common Curse (Ev's Poor Performance at Sand Valley Ryder Cup) Ep. #414 - The Blueprint for Breeding D1 Golfers (That You Can Copy) Ep. #415 - Replay Rate - The 4 Things Your Game Needs to Eliminate Double Bogeys Forever with Jon Sherman Ep. #416 - Coaching Calls - Going from a 15 to a 10 in FOUR Months, Winning Matches, and Breaking 80 Want the most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn? Tap this link and enter code TRAIN20 for 20% off The TRUE Linkswear true lux maven 2's (or any shoe/pants/sweatshirt you want!). We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide! ★ Support this podcast ★

One of the best interviews on the Par Train in 9 years... Matt Vogt hops aboard the Train to talk about his crazy journey from quitting D1 golf, to his own dental practice, to getting back into the game, winning 5+ tournaments in 2025, and qualifying for the U.S. Open at Oakmont. If you've ever thought about quitting, wanted to get more comfortable in high-pressure situations, and just up your performance -- this episode is for you. Riding the struggle bus? Get one-on-one mental coaching from Ev here! Want to snag our new Par Train hats before they sell out? Our "Golf Vibes Only" and Par Train "P" Train Track dad hat is out and they're almost gone! Go to https://thepartrain.com/shop and hop aboard! 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on the way to your next big round. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #274 - Becoming Passionate Over the Mundane with Sean Foley #299 - Is It My Swing or Is It Mental With PGA Tour Coach Rick Sessinghaus and SCPGA Coach of the Year Josh Alpert #383 - Why Golfers Haven't Improved in 50 Years And How You Finally Can with Jim Venetos #232 - Create a Game Within a Game With Vision54's Pia Nilsson and Lynn Mariott 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

This is the second installment of the "coaching calls" mini series where Ev brings on the players he coaches on the mental game, and they unpack what helped them break through so you can do the same. Lisa Thomasco hops aboard the Train for the first time to detail her crazy journey. Only working with Ev for four months, her handicap plummeted from a 15 to a 10, she won a four ball match at her club, played great in the club championship and finally broke 80! If you feel like you have no plan and blindly hoping your game gets better -- this episode is for you. Riding the struggle bus? Get one-on-one mental coaching from Ev here! Want to snag our new Par Train hats before they sell out? Our "Golf Vibes Only" and Par Train "P" Train Track dad hat is out and they're almost gone! Go to https://thepartrain.com/shop and hop aboard! 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jon Sherman, best-selling author of the 4 Foundations of Golf, hopped aboard the Train back in 2022, and Ev and Cerm thought we all needed a refresher. One of our most popular episodes, the simple breakdown of expectation management, strategy, practice (avoiding zombie range sessions) and a sharp mental game is the surefire way to eliminate double bogeys forever --> the #1 one way to lower your handicap. If you need a back-to-basics master class to get your game back on track, this episode is for you. The most common thing I saw at Sand Valley Golf Resort? Rhoback polos! Go to https://bit.ly/3myURyP and get yourself 20% off for some new spring Rhoback gear. A golf dad can always use a new polo, light stretchy hoodie or everyday shorts. Enjoy the ride with some new Rhoback merch! Want to snag our new Par Train hats before they sell out? Our "Golf Vibes Only" and Par Train "P" Train Track dad hat is out and they're almost gone! Go to https://thepartrain.com/shop and hop aboard! 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Jon Reese, longtime childhood coach of all 4 Cermak brothers (that all played D1 golf) as well as hundreds other D1 players, hops aboard the Train for a full circle and mind-blowing discussion. Jon unpacks the system he's used for decades that helps golfers become practitioners, not technicians --> in other words, Jon's about teaching golfers how to PLAY golf, not find a perfect swing. If you're stuck and wondering how to actually get good at this game, this is the back-to-basics, no BS conversation you need right now. Finally realizing that staying hydrated is a good idea? Want to use the electrolyte packs that are trusted by over 90% of elite college and pro sports teams? Tap this link and enter the code TRAIN for 20% off. Want to snag our new Par Train hats before they sell out? Our "Golf Vibes Only" and Par Train "P" Train Track dad hat is out and they're almost gone! Go to https://thepartrain.com/shop and hop aboard! 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. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ever try too hard on the golf course? Feel like you're playing well, expecting to ride the good feels and shoot a low score but the opposite happens? Ev felt the same way going into his Ryder Cup trip as a first-time captain at Sand Valley Golf Resort, but it didn't exactly go to plan on singles match play day. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. The most common thing I saw at Sand Valley Golf Resort? Rhoback polos! Go to https://bit.ly/3myURyP and get yourself 20% off for some new spring Rhoback gear. A golf dad can always use a new polo, light stretchy hoodie or everyday shorts. Enjoy the ride with some new Rhoback merch! Want to be the biggest hit at your next party or day out at the park or beach? Bucket Golf Game is the excitement of golf mixed with the ease of yard games. Bucket Golf Game is a game that scratch golfers to beginners to 3 year olds all love. It's the perfect game for summer. Go to https://www.bucketgolfgame.com/ and enter the code TRAIN for 10% off and get the best game of summer! 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. ★ Support this podcast ★