On The Mark Golf Podcast

Eoin Gibbons is one of Ireland's leading golf instructors and coaches.  Based at Kinsealy Grange Golf Academy in North Dublin, Eoin is a member in good standing of the PGA and is Trackman-certified.  He is also an Ambassador for BodiTrack and has received the Ground Mechanics BodiTrack certification.  Gibbons has also earned, among other qualifications, a certification in The Biomechanics of Golf from Penn State University. Eoin joins Mark Immelman to teach golfers how to make positive, beneficial and lasting adjustments to your technique for better golf. He talks in-depth about how "Old Keys Do Not Unlock New Doors" and illustrates key concepts to getting the correct Key for Improvement: How to Change Technique - the Twofold Approach of Education before Implementation with Self-Analysis, and Using the Human Senses to Enhance Improvement Using Technology like HackMotion Sensors to Understand the Wrist Influence on Clubface Appropriation and Ball-Flight, and  5 Point Player Concept Throughout the conversatio

Brendon Todd is a 3x Winner on the PGA TOUR, and a 2X Winner on the Korn Ferry Tour.  Before advancing to the paid ranks of golf, Todd was a star and a 4x All-American on the University of Georgia National Championship-winning Golf Team.  He joins Mark Immelman to talk about his life and career in golf. Todd shares insights from his childhood in Junior Golf in North Carolina and offers advice to Junior Golfers and Parents of Juniors on how to make the most of talent for success. He shares anecdotes from his time at UGA and then talks about his graduation into the Professional Ranks and the challenges he endured. Todd talks candidly about playing golf on TOUR and he talks about the slump he survived and came out of to re-eastablish himself as a winner on TOUR.  He also offers advice to golfers who may be struggling, as well as talking about the golf-swing and the value of playing your own game. Brendon then dives into what he did to recover from the Golf-Swing Yips and find his swing again.   He specifically a

Mike Colley is a former School Teacher and Coach who turned to Executive Coaching.  His tenure as an Executive Coach led him to the founding of 'Future Relevance,' the home to the 'Success Cube,' a simple way to unlock your potential and map a pathway to future success. Mike joins #OntheMark to discuss how golfers can mazimize their potential and performance by understanding Attitudes and their collective influence on mindset, decision-making, self-talk, self-awareness and examination. He shows how productive attitudes can lead to: The ability to 'freewheel' and under pressure for high level performance, Wise decisions and the ability to avoiding living in the past or the future, The heightening of one's Golf IQ, and The understanding of Right vs Left Brain use in preparation and performance. Mike then talks about the qualities and characteristics of his 24 Attitudinal Traits and elaborates on: Awareness, Gratitude, Curiosity, Accountability and Adaptability. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on Y

Matthew Rudy is an author and the ghost-writer of over 25 golf instruction, sports and business books.  He is also a Senior Writer for Golf Digest Magazine.  Matthew joins #OntheMark to discuss and elaborate on an article he wrote, for Golf Digest, dispelling 5 Golf Myths that could be ruining your golf. Those myths include: Throwing Grass in the Air to Test the Wind, Breaking Putts Toward Landmarks, Keeping Your Head Down, How Backspin is really Created, Tee it High and Let it Fly, and Plumb-bobbing as a green-reading mechanism As an added bonus, Matthew also talks about a book of swing sequences he wrote, and he shares insights on what you can learn from 'outlying' golf-swings like those of Paul Azinger, Raymond Floy and Chi Chi Rodriguez. Throughout his lessons, Matthew shares insights and tips from people he has spent time around, e.g., Instructors and coaches - Kevin Weeks, Mike Jacobs, Stan Utley, Bernie Najar, Dave Stockton, Hank Haney, and players - Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Scottie Scheffler, and Jus

Ludvig Åberg is a budding superstar in the global game.  The young Swede has made a splash on the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour after just a short time in the paid ranks. A 2-time Ben Hogan Award (National College Player of the Year) winner at Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, Åberg won the PGA TOUR University Rankings to earn membership on the PGA TOUR.  Within three months of turning professional he won the Omega European Masters in Switzerland.  The victory catapulted the tall Swede into the European Ryder Cup Team for the Matches at Marco Simone GC in Rome, Italy. Ludvig joins Mark Immelman to share his journey from Junior Golf in Sweden, to University in the USA, to being on a winning Ryder Cup Team. He shares lessons and anecdotes from his lifelong Swedish Coaches as well as lessons learned in College and the Pro's. Ludvig talks about events inside and outside the ropes as he explains his winning mindset.  He talks about turning professional and the differences between Pro and Amateur golf. He then revisits hi

Viktor Hovland is one of the leading golfers in the game.  Born in Oslo Norway he was a standout junior who parlayed his talent into an All-American career at Oklahoma State Univ.  As a collegian he also won the 2018 US Amateur at Pebble Beach.  Viktor turned professional in 2019 and quickly signaled his arrival with a PGA TOUR victory in Puerto Rico in 2020.  Since that win he has garnered 5 more PGA TOUR conquests incl. The 2023 FedEx Cup and the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome. Viktor joins #OntheMark to talk about his life and career in the game. He shares lessons learned from college and his years as a young PGA TOUR professional.  He talks about the ups and the downs of the game and his attitude and mindset with regard to game improvement and winning.  He also shares his insights on playing under pressure and bringing your best when it matters most. Viktor also shares anecdotes from inside the locker room and the ropes and talks about his approach to golf-swing technique, the mental game, being in "The Zone", pr

Kellie Stenzel is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and a PGA of America Master Professional. One of the foremost minds in the game, she has written and published three golf instruction books and she joins #OntheMark to help you build "a swing for a lifetime" and lower your scores. With regard to golf-swing improvement, Kellie addresses: Cause and Effect in the golf-swing, Set-up, Posture, Body Tilts, Grip Awareness, and Golf-Swing Myths. She then pivots to sharing tips on how to lower scores as she focuses on Short Game Improvements.  She elaborates on: Understanding the jargon and terminology, Building insurance for Better Contact on Chip and Pitch Shots, Putting from off the Green, Routines, Concentration, Focus, and "Letting Go" under Pressure. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Dr. Rick Sessinghaus is a Southern California PGA Professional, the Director of FlowCode Golf Academy and the life-long golf swing and mental game coach to Collin Morikawa. He has been a guest on the #OntheMark show before and he joins Mark Immelman to discuss "The Flow Code" as a mental approach to better Motivation, Focus, Confidence, Execution and Performance. Rick illustrates the elements of the state of "Fear" and "Flow" and how a person/golfer moves between those states. He elaborates on each state by talking about various mindsets and emotions.  He also shares ideas and tips for learning how to move the mental state from one of Fear to one where focus, intent, positivity and high performance are the order of the moment. He further elaborates on: What is the Mental Game? A golfer's Mental, Emotional and Physical States and how they affect each other. Routines and their value. The Brainwave activity during Fear and Flow states. The perception of Challenges and Skills. Myths and "Rules" in the Brain. Flow

Hernan Rey is an Argentinian professional based in Orlando, Florida.  He operates his "Hernan Rey Golf Academy" from Orlando and he teaches players of all skill levels, including a number of players on the global professional Tours. Before turning to Television broadcast (with ESPN Deportes) and Golf Instruction Hernan played golf as a Tour Pro.  In his career he competed in over 50 countries around the world, including the PGA TOUR, the DP World Tour, The Sunshine Tour, The European Challenge Tour and the Korn Ferry Tour. He brings a competitive and playing emphasis to all of his lessons and he joins #OntheMark to talk about his career in golf as he shares golfswing tips and insights to help you from Tee to Green. Among various topics and concepts he elaborates on: What Good Players have in Common, Micro and Micro Golfswing Elements and Moves, Dealing with Defeat and Failure as a part of Success, Separating the Player from the Person for Self-value, Simplifying Swing Moves into One Feel, and The "Camera Swin

Now a published Author, and Play-by-Play host for ESPN / PGA TOUR Live, Lisa Cornwell was an accomplished AJGA Junior and NCAA golfer (Univ. of Arkansas).  She is also a former Golf Channel Host and Reporter. Lisa hosts her own podcast, "The Troublemakers" and she joins #OntheMark to share stories, anecdotes and lessons learned throughout her time in the game. Lisa expressly references attributes she has seen in leading golfers, statesmen, businesspeople and coaches as she illustrates how you can build habits that will set you on the path to more personal success - in life and on the golf course. She talks about: Self Belief and Healthy Mindsets, Work Ethic, Time Management, Controlling the Narrative and Risk Assessment. Lisa personalizes those successful habits as she shares anecdotes (and personal experiences) about Coach Nick Saban, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, President Bill Clinton (her cousin), Andrew Huberman, Jordan Spieth, and Earl and Tiger Woods. Improve your habits and your game. Download this p

Mike Dickson is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Golf Instructor and a PGA Master Instructor. He is also the inventor of the "LagMaster" golf training aid and he joins Mark Immelman to discuss the concept of "lag" in the golfswing and introduce his LagMaster. As Mike illustrates how Lag in the downswing occurs, he dives into how to create lag correctly for a powerful and timely release of speed to the clubhead for more powerful golfshots. He talks about how the use of the LagMaster can eliminate swing faults like Over-swinging and the "Chicken Wing," Turn Slices into Draws, and Improve the Body and Arm Kinematic Sequence in the golfswing. Mike also describes how using the correct Pressure Points in the hands gets the clubshaft on plane and improves Lag and Release. This podcast is also available on YouTube. Search Mark Immelman and subscribe to watch how Mike demonstrates the use of the LagMaster.

Theo Bezuidenhout is a South African Sports Psychologist and the founder and owner of BVP Sports Psychology - the home of South Africa's leading sports psychology services. Theo works with golfers on the DP World Tour, The Sunshine (South Africa) Tour, and with leading Amateur and Club golfers.  His easy manner, his clear and concise communication, and his approach to de-mystifying Sports Psychology make him sought after by athletes of all sporting codes. Theo joins #OntheMark to help you worry less about Confidence, Resilience and Motivation by focussing more on easier to manage controllables in order to create and maintain momentum. He dives into concepts such as: Self-Talk, Breathing, Routines, Acceptance (of results and events), Being Present, and Your Actions (despite results and adverse situations.) He also shares 4 tips to improving your attitude, mindset and performance with improved Self-Talk. This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Go to YouTube.com and search Mark Immelman. 

Rick Gehman is the founder and developer of rickrungood.com - a golf database used by countless fans, DFS and One and Done players, as well as golf-bettors around the world. One of the leading minds in Strokes Gained metrics pertaining to the PGA TOUR, Rick joins Mark Immelman to revisit the recent PGA TOUR season and highlight some of their memorable moments. Rick highlights three statistical data points that are likely to surprise you, including a Scottie Scheffler ball-striking achievement that not only bettered his own record but also that of Tiger Woods.  Rick and Mark also list and discuss their Most Memorable Shots, Events, Highlights, Disappointments and they opine on the potential PGA TOUR Player of the Year. In their back and forth that chat about: Rory McIlroy, Bob McIntyre, Max Homa, Nick Taylor, Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and PGA Professional Michael Block. They also talk about the PGA TOUR/PIF Merger, the 4 Major Championships - The Masters, The U

Jonathan Carr is a former successful NCAA Collegiate golfer who has turned to coaching and teaching.  Based in Canada, he specializes in golf instruction with an emphasis on Peak Performance. Carr joins #OntheMark to talk about his notion of Peak Performance and how you can perform at the peak of your personal skill and ability all of the time. He talks about the idea of any individual's "Greatest Fear and Greatest Treasure" and how those influence mindset and performance.  (The theory is one Carr learned from renowned pastor, Tim Keller.) Jonathan then explains why he believe golfers suffer from unnecessary stress and pressure by grading performance by winning or losing.  As a more beneficial way approaching performance and expectations, Jonathan describes how Peak Performance is obtained by striving for the characteristics of Courage, Joy, Focus, Determination, Peace and Self-Control. He elaborates on how "Journaling" can lead to a better understanding of events and hence chart a path toward more consistent

Emma de Groot (Australia) is a former LPGA player who has turned to golf instruction.  She now lives and works in Canada as a PGA of Canada Class A Professional and is garnering a lot of attention with her insightful and successful manner.  Emma brings a playing emphasis to her lessons as she channels her playing experiences and knowledge to help learners of all skill levels achieve their goals.  She joins Mark Immelman to talk about her career in college and on the Symmetra and the LPGA Tours; she also talks about the fundamentals of consistently solid ball-striking and shares 5 Drills that will improve your swing and striking: 3-Part Shallowing Drill - to illustrate and teach how to properly shallow the club in the downswing, Towel Behind Ball Drill - to improve the Angle of Attack on iron-shots, The Palm to Palm Drill - to illustrate the proper Pivot and Arm movement in the backswing, The Headcover/Path Drill - to teach the proper post-impact Exit Path to force a more appropriate Swing Path, and The Drive

A native of Newtown CT, longtime PGA TOUR caddie Joe LaCava became known to golf fans around the world for his work alongside Fred Couples and Tiger Woods.  Currently working for Patrick Cantlay Joe has also worked for stars like Davis Love III, Mark Calcavecchia, Dustin Johnson, and Justin Leonard, and he is arguably the most respected and recognized caddy in the game. Joe joins #OntheMark to share stories from inside the ropes, lessons from the pro's and advice for golfers of all skill levels. He talks about Tiger, Ken Green, Mark Calcavecchia, Davis Love and Fred Couples and shares lessons on: Golf Course Management, Playing Smart and Making Good Decisions, The Value of Accuracy and Power, and a good Short-Game.  He also talks about Nerves, Routines and Handling Pressure and tells a number of stories about Couples and Woods and shares his "Three Favorite Shots He has Ever Seen." This one is loaded with laughs, lessons and insights to improve your game.  Download it now and improve your game.

Ryan Mouque hails from New Zealand but is based in Australia. He is a coach to TOUR players as well as avid golfers with a growth mindset who are keen to improve.  Highly researched and thoroughly certified he is an up-and-coming, bright mind in the industry. Mouque joins #OntheMark to help you improve your game with considerations that will both hasten and simplify the process of making swing changes and adjustments. With regard to making successful and lasting changes he elaborates on the following factors: Understanding that moving differently stems from the brain and how his "Goldilocks Method" will help, Full immersion in identifying the differences between "Feel and Real" and between "Old and New Feels," Grasping the mentality required to successfully and completely implement swing changes, "Freezer/Pause" golf swings and how they train new feels, The value of Slow-motion swings for learning and galvanizing change, The correct time to speed up the golfswing during the change process, and Gamifying pract

David Leadbetter is one of the foremost golf instructors of all time.  Perennially one of Golf Digest Magazine's Top Instructors, he has taught multiple Major Champions including Nick Faldo, Nick Price and Ernie Els. Leadbetter has also influenced and mentored a number of successful golf instructors. He joins #OntheMark to share his insights on the golf swing and golf swing technique.  He also introduces his latest Swing Training Aid, The "Straight Away" and elaborates on how it can help you iron out the start of your golf swing - an area Leadbetter believes is highly influential and important to ball-striking success. David talks about how to start the swing consistently well.  He shares his 8 ways that golfers tend to incorrectly start the swing.  He talks about the areas of the body that are engaged and recruited in the 'move-away,' and he also highlights various feels you are likely to get with an athletic and appropriate start to the swing. As an add-on, Leadbetter shares some lessons from 3 of his most

On the Mark Podcast Host and CBS Sports Announcer, Mark Immelman shares six simple tips to easily lower your golf scores.   Easy to comprehend and simple to apply, adhering to these PGA TOUR proven methods is certain to help narrow your focus, eliminate mental clutter and make free and unencumbered golf-swings. Mark's insights are: Timing Practice appropriately, Creating Shots in Practice as Preparation for the Golf Course, The use of Complete and proper Yardages, Ego Management, A Pragmatic Approach to Situational Analysis, Breathing for Stress Relief, and Uplifting and beneficial Self-Talk. Download and share this podcast with your friends. It is certain to get your game physically and mentally in tune for success.

Tony Luczak a Golf PRofessional and the Director of the Professional Golf Management Program at the University of Central Oklahoma. Formerly at Mississippi State, Tony earned his PhD in Human Factors Engineering and focuses on Sports Engineering and Science to Improve Performance. Tony joins #OntheMark to share his research and insights on Performance, and the Observation that "How golfers learn is more important that the information provided." Along those lines, he shares his methodology of "Thinking, Training and Practicing" for quicker learning. He also elaborates on his "ABC's of the Golf Swing": Swing Path Quantifiables vs Clubface Alignments, The Dangers of the "Gorilla" Golf swing, The Importance of Smoothness in the Golf swing, The use of Analogies for Success, Feedback and Feedforward systems, "Intent" for Success, and The use of Drills for improved learning and application. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube. Search Mark Immelman.