On The Mark Golf Podcast

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 3 Mark revisits the 2019 Desert Classic in La Quinta, CA. Learn how to prepare/practice with a purpose a la 2018 FedEx Cup Champion, Justin Rose. Also, learn about course management from Phil Mickelson. Immelman discusses these two stars and illustrates how you can practice for improvement like Rose, and and how you, like Mickelson, can understand how to get the most out of your game with effective course management.

Oliver Morton is a British PGA Golf Professional who lives and works in Scotland. He is a 3D Biomechanics and Junior Development Specialist. Oliver understands the importance of Physical, Tactical, Mental, Emotional, Social and Spiritual aspects of the game and how each are paramount to performing at the your highest level. He joins our podcast to coach you to understand all of those so that you can hit the ball better, play better and score better. 

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 2 Mark reviews the 2019 Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae CC outside of Honolulu, HI. Learn about the greenside bunker shot and how to play it successfully. Immelman discusses tournament-winner, Matt Kuchar's, bunker technique and how you can emulate it, and practice with purpose so that you can make more sand-saves and shoot lower scores.

Richie Hunt is a researcher who analyzes and provides statistical data and predictive analytics to a number of PGA TOUR golfers. He also writes a popular blog (3Jack Golf Blog) that deals with a diverse array of subjects from The PGA TOUR. Richie joins our podcast to talk about his "2018 Pro Golf Synopsis". The "Synopsis" is a document that delves into a plethora of data and and lists insights and advice that will help and empower you to practice with purpose and improve your course management, decision-making and shot-selection.

Chuck Evans is known in the golf instruction industry as "The Teacher of Teachers." He has been teaching golf since 1970 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his tenure helping golfers of all skill levels. Chuck joins our podcast to help you get more power off the tee. He describes how speed is created, and how it is transmitted from the body into the club and eventually into the golf ball. Evans talks about Posture, Ball Position, Pivot, Sequencing, Timing, Swing Arc and Angle of Attack and how they can help you hit the ball farther.  He also shares practice drills you can employ to improve speed and contact.

In a weekly podcast, Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In episode 1 Mark highlights with 2019 Sentry Tournament of Champions from the Plantation Course at Kapalua on the island of Maui, HI. Learn about the nature of the game of golf so that you can equip yourself for the inevitable ups-and-downs that the game presents. Immelman illustrates lessons you can learn from the play of Tournament Winner, Xander Shauffele and Tournament Runner-up, Gary Woodland.

Dr. Mark Kovaks is a High Performance Expert, Sports Technology Consultant, Performance Physiologist, Researcher, Professor and Coach with an extensive background in training and researching elite athletes. He is an expert in optimizing performance and he joins our podcast to help you become the best version of yourself. Among many subjects he addresses: Kinematic Sequencing, Hip and Truck Movement and Loading. He also delves into Nutrition and Hydration, Strength for Golf, Mobility, Injury Prevention, and overall physical improvement and well-being.

John Swantek is the 'Voice of the PGA TOUR'. He is the lead Play-by-Play Host on PGA TOUR LIVE and also the host of the 'Talk of the Tour' PGA TOUR podcast. John joins Mark Immelman to recap the 2017/2018 season in golf. Many highlights are revisited as they address, among others, Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Francesco Molinari, Bryson DeChambeau. John also talks about Brandt Snedeker's 59 at The Wyndham Championship and Webb Simpson's win at The PLAYERS.

Luke Elvy (Australia) is a leading voice in golf broadcast. He works for CBS Sports, Sky Sports and has worked for PGA TOUR LIVE and PGA TOUR Radio. Elvy is as well-researched as anyone in the game and is thus uniquely qualified to opine on what may transpire in golf in 2019. Alongside Mark Immelman, Luke talks about Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm among other leading contenders. He also delves into the new PGA TOUR schedule, the changes in the Rules of Golf, The FedExCup, and The President's Cup, and prognosticates on who may win golf's major events.

Scott Hall is a leading young golf instructor who works with players of all skill levels from Major Champions (Nick Faldo) to beginner golfers. He has spent time with, and learned from, legends like Lee Trevino and leading golf teachers like Bob Toski and Chuck Cook. Scott joins the podcast to talk about repeatable golf-ball contact, a good mindset while playing golf, using creativity and pre-and post-shot routines for better scores. He references the greats of the game and how they practiced, understood their respective golf swings and how you can do so to improve your game. He also delves into elements that all of the great golfers exhibit in their golf swings and what you should consider as you work on your golf swing.

All of the PGA professionals are using the "off-season" to improve their weaknesses and get their games ready for the new year. You should, and can, do so too. Rob McGill (Nashville TN) is a PGA professional and a bright mind in the golf instruction ranks. He joins "On the Mark" to share his thoughts on what you can do during this time of the year to address your weaknesses and turn them into strengths. Use your off-season productively and improve your golf-swing and your ball-striking with some of Rob's, easy to understand and implement, drills, exercises and practice ideas.

Steve Buzza is a leading global Golf Instructor and a Golf Digest (United States) "Best Teacher Under 40" He is widely researched and experienced and brings his knowledge of Biomechanics, Golf Swing Technique and his experiences as a PGA Golf Professional to our podcast to help you understand the golf swing and how it works. Steve addresses many elements including Functional Variability to help you figure out how your golf swing operates. He shares insights, drills and ideas so that you can get the most out of your swing without changing it too much.

Russell Henley is a multiple winner on The PGA TOUR and Web.com Tour.  He holds the distinct honor of being the first (and to date) only player to win his first event (The Sony Open in Hawaii) on The PGA TOUR.  Russell joins our podcast to talk about how he plays the game and how you can improve the way you play. He talks about improved Wedge play and practice, Course Management, the mindset to shooting low scores and how to find more fairways off the tee. Russell also lets you into practice drills and games he uses to improve his skills under pressure.

Thomas Pagel joined the USGA in 2011. He is responsible for the oversight of all Rules-related functions for the organization. As part of his role, Thomas serves as the lead staff member on the Rules of Golf Committee and works closely with the R&A and the Joint Rules of Golf Committee to write and interpret a single set of Rules for use by golfers throughout the world. Thomas joins our podcast to help you understand and navigate (and implement) your way through all of the major Rules of Golf changes for 2019 and beyond. 

Mark Immelman is the Director of Golf at Columbus State University and a leading global Golf Instructor who has coached/taught tournament-winners on The PGA TOUR, The European Tour and the LPGA Tour. He is also a Golf Announcer for CBS Sports and the Golf Analyst for CBS Sports HQ. He is also an Analyst for PGA TOUR LIVE. The host of this podcast, Mark shares his take from the 2018 Golf Coaches Association of America Coaching Convention in Las Vegas. Mark gives insight on coaching, teaching and playing and shares his experiences to help you teach, coach and play better golf.

Phil Blackmar is a 3-time winner on the PGA Tour, a former PGA TOUR Champions member, a former NCAA College Golf Coach and now a golf announcer for NBC Golf Channel. One of the great thinkers in the game, he joins our podcast to talk about all things golf. Phil shares his experiences and impressions on competition, playing your best when you are uncomfortable and have less than your best, and on the ultimate purpose of the golf swing. Phil references great golfers such as Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth as he helps you learn about what you need to address to shoot your lowest scores.

Thomas Malchow founded the "Low Back Pain Center for Golfers" and he developed a theory "The Elastic Golfer and Using Muscle Pulse to Improve Your Golf Swing and Stop Hurting Your Back". He joins our podcast to discuss this and help you to better well-being and golf. Among many topics, he discusses his 5-minute Diagnostic to find out which "Golfer Body Type" you have; how to tune your body for better golf, and how you can hit the ball farther with more accuracy whilst having a more resilient back.

Ben Mason (England) is a former European Tour Professional and a leading mind in Golf Instruction. His approach to teaching blends his playing experience and his extensive use of technology. He joins "On the Mark" to bring you lessons from the Tour and insights to improve your ball/club contact. Ben addresses many factors that influence ball-striking, eg., Spine Angles, Shoulder Tilts, Kinematic Sequencing, Wrist Alignments and Functional Matchups. He also shares practice ideas you can employ to improve ball-contact.

Pia Nilsson (Sweden) is a former LPGA tournament winner. Now she is a leading golf instructor to all golfers from beginners to professionals. Among a number of greats she has advised is World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam. Pia joins our podcast to discuss her "Vision 54" (alongside Lynn Marriott) approach to golf instruction.  Among many concepts Pia addresses how to marry Technical Skills and Human Skills to improve Performance.  She also talks about how to practice, a constructive mindset on the course, how to empower yourself and how to self-coach

Jonathan Yarwood is a proven PGA TOUR instructor and elite development golf coach. He is a UK Master Teaching Professional and a former Golf Digest Top 20 Teacher Under 40. He was also voted as a top teacher in the State of Florida for a decade. Jonathan joins our podcast to discuss the science and the art of golf instruction and how to blend the two approaches together for improved results. The podcast includes many insights to help you improve your golf swing.