On The Mark Golf Podcast

2014 FedEx Cup Champion and 2014 TOUR Championship Champion, Billy Horshel joins the podcast to reminisce about his 2014 Playoff run and subsequent Playoff triumph.  Billy talks about his run of form and the momentum, his play, some of his keys to success and the pressure of playing for the FedEx Cup.  He also relives key moments in the final round en route to his TOUR Championship title.  Horschel also shares his opinion of the changes in golf course routing at Eastlake GC and talks about key holes around the golf course.  And of course we get him to share a tip to help you strike the ball more crisply.

Hear insights on how to put yourself in the position to play your best golf during long and challenging periods of time from Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and TPI-certified Trainer, Chris Kendrick.  McIlroy and Day speak on how they personally combat a drop in performance due to fatigue while Chris Kendrick shares tips (on sleep, nutrition, exercise and practice) on how you can get yourself into the best place possible to play your best.  

Tony Ruggeiro is a vastly experienced and well-respected golf instructor.  He has worked with a number of the game's best players including PGA TOUR Rookie, Smylie Kaufman and College Standout (and now TOUR Professional) Robby Shelton.  Tony brings his knowledge and experience to the podcast and talks about the fundamentals of the game and how you can apply them to get the most out of your game.  The fundamentals Tony and Mark cover are: Grip, stance, posture, ball position, alignment and aiming, rhythm and timing.  Then, as an added bonus, Tony and Mark debunk a few golf swing "myths".

Sean Martin brings deeper insight on one of golf's newest stories and sensations, The Bryan Bros.  Sean discusses both brothers, their family ties, their respective games and he shares a few insider tidbits about the brothers that you may not know.  And Mark Immelman shares a couple of tips for your game that you can learn from the brothers.

Nick Bradley, noted golf instructor and former Strategic Assistant to European Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley, joins the podcast to discuss the 2016 Ryder Cup Matches at Hazeltine in September. Nick takes you inside the "Team Room" and opines on strategy, team selection, and potential player pairings.  He also talks about veteran leadership and how the Ryder Cup rookies may feel and play.  Along those lines, Nick shares a lesson for you and how you can identify with playing golf under the highest of pressure.

Garret Kramer helps you understand how your mind works and how you can parlay that very fact into playing well under pressure.  He talks about the pressure of playing at your home course, playing in the spotlight and playing well even though your mind is not clear and you do not "feel right".  Kramer also shares insights on Rory McIlroy's improved putting and Jason Day's championship mindset an what you can learn from them.

Ron Mintz joins Mark Immelman to delve deep into Tiger Woods' announcement that he could potentially return to competition in the Fall Portion of the 2016/2017 PGA TOUR wrap-around Schedule.  Ron and Mark also unpack the 2016 FedEx Cup Playoffs focussing on Rory McIlroy and other top contenders.  And for good measure they contemplate potential US Ryder Cup Team selections and discuss the 2016 Ryder Cup.

Noted golf instructor, Andrew Rice, answers all of your questions about the backswing.  He shares ideas, tips, checkpoints and drills to help you get the golf club into a better position at the top.  Mark Immelman also shares insights and tips to maximize your backswing, feel it correctly and get it into a constructive, repeating spot to deliver the club properly into the golf ball.

The Equipment Insider for PGATOUR.com, Jonathan Wall, joins the show to fill us in on all of the equipment goings-on in the game.  Jonathan focusses on Scotty Cameron's new 33" line of Cameron and Crown putters, Vokey's new High Bounce Wedges, and Callaway's merger with Toulon Design.  He also talks in-depth about Callaway's new Driver and #-Wood design and talks about Nike Golf's staff players who are experimenting with new equipment in the wake of Nike's departure from the golf club manufacture business.

Karen Palacios-Jansen. one of Golf Digest's "Top 50 Best Women's Teachers" discusses the top three golfers (Inbee Park, Lydia Ko, Shanshan Feng) at the 2016 Rio Women's Golf Olympics and what you can learn from their games.  Her observations include how to improve lag putting, wedge play, swing rhythm/tempo, and grip pressure.  She also advises on how to prepare for rounds of golf, maintain a good attitude, and understand your realistic swing speed.  Men golfers, all of these tips are applicable to you too.

Respected global golf instructor, Denis Pugh, joins the show to talk about the fundamentals of the golf swing and how they apply to golf swing mechanics and golf shot dynamics.  Denis talks about the grip, posture and ball position and how they influence the club through the swing and impact.  He also about talks balance, the hand and arm action and how those two elements work together.

There are many cool things happening at The World Golf Hall of Fame.  Dave Cordero (Director of Communications) at The WGHoF at The World Golf Village embellishes in his conversation with Mark Immelman.  Dave also explains and brings insider insight on all of the things to see and do at the Museum, The World Golf Village and in nearby St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra. Basically, "if you love golf you truly have got to go" and download this podcast.

Michael Breed from The Golf Channel joins the show and brings insights, tips and drills to help your game.  Michael Breed and Mark Immelman address six major shots that could plaque your game and Breed shares tips and drills to cure a: Top/Thin Shot, a Fat Shot, a Toe Shot, a Heel Shot, a Hook Shot, and a Slice Shot.  Breed also shares drills for more power off the tee, and success around and on the greens.

Brandel Chamblee (Golf Channel) discusses his new book "The Anatomy of Greatness" (NY Times Bestseller) with Mark Immelman.  They discuss elements that all of golf's great champions exhibited in their golf swings and elaborate on how you can use those to improve your swing.  Brandel and Mark also help you learn from: Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson, Matt Kuchar, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Jason Day.  Ladies, do not despair, they also highlight things you can learn from watching Lydia Ko, Lexi Thompson and Brooke Henderson.

Mark Immelman, shares thoughts and insights from Jim Furyk, who shot the lowest round ever on the PGA TOUR - a 58 at The 2016 Travelers Championship.  Immelman, a well-respected international golf teacher, opines on Furyk's insights and then shares tips on how you can prepare yourself to shoot low scores, and perhaps your lowest score ever!

Talented young golfer (Web.com Tour) Max Homa joins the show.  He talks about his influences in golf; shares insights for parents with talented kids, shares tips and drills for your game, including improving wedges shots, and lets you into his game and how he prepares for competition.  Max also talks about College and Amateur golf and the transition from amateurs to the pros.  Further, he compares and contrasts the PGA TOUR and the Web.com Tour.

Brooks Koepka joins the podcast and raps candidly with Mark Immelman about all manner of things in golf.  He shares an update on his foot injury and the consequent rehab; he talks about Nike Golf and the future; Brooks talks about golf in college and the lessons he learned in his collegiate career.  He also talks in-depth about his career and the decision to play on the European Tour before coming back to compete on the PGA TOUR.  And Brooks Koepka shares tips on hitting the driver more powerfully.

In a fascinating discussion, Charl Schwartzel (Masters Champion 2011) opens up and talks about parenting in golf, golf equipment, golf swing technique and owning your golf swing.  Further, he compares college golf to turning professional early.  He also walks us through the final round of the 2011 Masters, what he felt like, how he managed himself and the nerves, playing under high pressure, and what it feels like to birdie the final four holes of a Major to win.

PGATOUR.com's Jonathan Wall brings up-to-date insider knowledge on the bombshell Nike Golf dropped when they announced they would be exiting the golf equipment business in the end of 2016.  Jonathan also gives a detailed summary and explanation of Ping's new iBlade and the technology that makes it good.

Ever popular, Chris Solomon from nolayingup.com calls in from the Netherlands to chat with Mark Immelman.  They talk Tiger Woods, the 2016 Majors, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Danny Willett, Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson and Jimmy Walker.  They also touch on the Rio Olympics, the USGA and The PGA.  Just for good measure they also talk about Stephan Jaeger shooting 58 on the Web.com Tour.