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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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  • #502
    Today · 41 min

    #502: 500 Episodes Later - The 6 Cheat Codes Every Golfer Desperately Needs

    After 10 years and 500 episodes, Ev and Cerm combed through a decade of conversations, insights, and unforgettable moments to each bring their 3 favorite lessons that could change the way you think, play, and perform on the golf course. These are the 6 lessons that stuck with them the most and could change your golf game forever. Whether this is your first ride on the Train or your 500th, this might just be the most impactful episode yet. GAME DAY GOLF GEAR Rhoback Activewear doesn’t just slap your favorite college logos on a random polo or hoodie. They custom-design each piece to make your favorite college team gear come to life like no one else. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! 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 ★

  • #501
    Today · 32 min

    #501: In Case You Missed It - September 2026 Recap of The Par Train 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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from September. Episodes from September: #494 - Coaching Calls - The Mini Breakthroughs Going from a 5 to a 1 #496 - LIVE on Course - Playing with Your C Game #497 - The Future of the PGA Tour: Tour Championship Match Play, Presidents Cup vs. Ryder Cup & the Biggest Takeaways of 2026 #498 - We Played With Two Plus Handicaps. Here's What They Do That You Don't. FALL GEAR ALERT The most versatile, soft and stylish gear in the game that Ev and Cerm where every single day -- Rhoback new polos, lightweight shorts, hoodies and more are now available. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 20% off before their best stuff sells out! We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide! ★ Support this podcast ★

  • #500
    October 4 · 1 hr 7 min

    #500: World No. 7 Chris Gotterup: The Mindset Behind His Meteoric Rise (that you can copy)

    In just a few years, Chris Gotterup has gone from relative unknown to World No. 7 and one of the fastest-rising stars on the PGA Tour. He hops aboard The Par Train to break down the mindset behind the rise: how he handles pressure, builds confidence, responds when things go wrong, and thinks differently when he’s trying to win on Sunday at his first major, first win on Tour and first President's Cup coming off of his incredible 3-1-0 debut performance. If you're looking to get back to basics and simplify things in your own game, this episode is for you. GAME DAY GOLF GEAR Rhoback Activewear doesn’t just slap your favorite college logos on a random polo or hoodie. They custom-design each piece to make your favorite college team gear come to life like no one else. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! GET OFF THE STRUGGLE BUS Sick of not getting better? Changed your swing a million times? Itching for an actual plan instead of trying something new every single round? Ev is a certified mental coach with mental golf type, a personality focused system, where you get a plan based on how you’re wired, no one else. Tap this link to see if you’d qualify for Ev’s mental coaching program. 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 ★

  • #499
    October 4 · 13 min

    #499: LFG - LEARN TO LOVE GOLF AGAIN

    Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts, designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, a workout, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is going to reset your frustration and help you fall in love with the game again. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: 205 - Make Par Not War - John Ashworth 206 - Break 70 and Rediscover the Love of the Game - Roger Sali 122 - Why Golf is My Religion - Matt Ginella 78 - The Mental Game - Erik Anders Lang Like the podcast? You'll love our YouTube Channel with video podcasts and new video series to make sure you don't hop aboard the struggle bus! ★ Support this podcast ★

  • #498
    September 27 · 30 min

    #498: We Played With Two Plus Handicaps. Here’s What They Do That You Don’t.

    One day after celebrating 10 years on the Train with a live show ahead of the Presidents Cup, Ev and Cerm teed it up with two of the best golfers they’ve ever played with: a +2.5 handicap and a professional +5 (Jared Steger and Larry Blatt, both Par Train alums). Recording from the 19th hole at The Glen Club, they unpack the biggest differences between how elite golfers think, play, and manage their games and what the rest of us can steal to get better. COLLEGE GAME DAY GOLF GEAR Rhoback Activewear doesn’t just slap your favorite college logos on a random polo or hoodie. They custom-design each piece to make your favorite college team gear come to life like no one else. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! 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 ★

  • #497
    September 20 · 1 hr

    #497: The Future of the PGA Tour: Tour Championship Match Play, Presidents Cup vs. Ryder Cup & the Biggest Takeaways of 2026

    What does the future of the PGA Tour actually look like? Ev and Cerm break down the biggest takeaways from the 2026 season, debate the potential move to match play at the Tour Championship, and go head-to-head on Presidents Cup vs. Ryder Cup. Plus, the winners, surprises, and storylines that defined the year. GAME DAY GOLF GEAR Rhoback Activewear doesn’t just slap your favorite college logos on a random polo or hoodie. They custom-design each piece to make your favorite college team gear come to life like no one else. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! GET OFF THE STRUGGLE BUS Sick of not getting better? Changed your swing a million times? Itching for an actual plan instead of trying something new every single round? Ev is a certified mental coach with mental golf type, a personality focused system, where you get a plan based on how you’re wired, no one else. Tap this link to see if you’d qualify for Ev’s mental coaching program. 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 ★

  • #496
    September 13 · 26 min

    #496: LIVE on Course - Playing with Your C Game

    Welcome to Live on Course: a brand-new experimental mini-series where Ev takes you inside the cart and onto the course with him, shot by shot. Experience what it’s really like to battle through your C-game in real time, while learning game-changing lessons about the power of staying focused, present, and out of autopilot. GAME DAY GOLF GEAR Rhoback Activewear doesn’t just slap your favorite college logos on a random polo or hoodie. They custom-design each piece to make your favorite college team gear come to life like no one else. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! PRESIDENTS CUP LIVE SHOW To celebrate 10 years of this podcast, we're finally coming together the night before the President's Cup at Hatty's Pub in Rosemont, IL. FREE entry, giveaways, good food and drink, and a fun live show with our friends over at Kash & Matty Golf Show. If you want to meet in person and come say hello, we'll see you on Sep 23 from 6-9pm at Hattys Pub in Rosemont, IL! 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 ★

  • #495
    September 13 · 43 min

    #495: In Case You Missed It - August 2026 Recap of The Par Train 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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from August. Episodes from August: Ep. 487 - The Secret Blueprint to Playing Great Under Pressure (The craziest one-year turnaround of my golf life) Ep. 489 - He Sold Multiple Companies. Felt Empty. Until a Golf Trip to Scotland Changed His Life Ep. 490 - The MId-Year 2026 Golf Goals Performance Review Ep. 491 - It Took 50 Years to Discover This Secret and Your Putting May Never Be the Same with Dr. Bob Winters Ep. 492 - Dr. Bob Rotella - "Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot" (Replay Rate) FALL GEAR ALERT The most versatile, soft and stylish gear in the game that Ev and Cerm where every single day -- Rhoback new polos, lightweight shorts, hoodies and more are now available. Tap this link for 20% off before their best stuff sells out! We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide! ★ Support this podcast ★

  • #494
    September 7 · 56 min

    #494: Coaching Calls - The Mini Breakthroughs Going from a 5 to a 1

    This is another installment (back by popular demand) of the "coaching calls" mini-series where Ev brings on the players he coaches, and they unpack what helped them breakthrough so you can do the same. Morgan hops aboard the Train for the first time to detail every breakthrough. Going from an "angry" golfer to "having more fun since he was 6 years old"... funny enough? He's almost a scratch now. If you feel like you have no plan and blindly hoping your game gets better -- this episode is for you. SUMMER GEAR ALERT Rhoback Activewear is crushing summer with new polo designs every week, lightweight shorts, and more. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! GET OFF THE STRUGGLE BUS Sick of not getting better? Changed your swing a million times? Itching for an actual plan instead of trying something new every single round? Ev is a certified mental coach with mental golf type, a personality focused system, where you get a plan based on how you’re wired, no one else. Tap this link to see if you’d qualify for Ev’s mental coaching program. 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 ★

  • #493
    September 7 · 11 min

    #493: LFG - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMATEURS AND PROS

    Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is outlining the big difference between amateurs and pros. The differences aren't as obvious as you think! Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: EP. 102 - ADAM LONG ON PLAYING WELL THROUGH PRESSURE EP. 77 - BRENDON TODD - THE COMEBACK STORY WER ALL NEED EP. 67 - SCOTT MCCARRON - CALM UNDER PRESSURE EP. 29 - KEITH MITCHELL - WHY THE PGA TOUR NEEDS WALK UP MUSIC EP. 27 - SCOTT LANGLEY - THE NEXT BIG LEFTY ON THE PGA TOUR Ep - 282 - 7 Things Amateur Golfers Get Backwards with Josh Nichols Ep - 203 - It's OK to Hate Your Swing with Mark Mulder Ep - 201 - A Secret Weapon for Tournaments w/John Weir & Ryan Weinhaus Ep - 184 - Play YOUR Game and Things Will Average Out With Kolton Lapa and Kiel Alderink Like the podcast? You'll love our YouTube Channel with video podcasts and new video series to make sure you don't hop aboard the struggle bus! Thanks for hopping aboard and as always #EnjoyTheRide. ★ Support this podcast ★

  • #492
    August 31 · 1 hr 3 min

    #492: Dr. Bob Rotella - "Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot" (Replay Rate)

    Another edition of our mini series called Replay Rate. When we take our most streamed episodes from years ago and replay them for a much needed refresher. This episode with Dr. Bob Rotella is from 4 years ago and our #1 streamed episode. Dr. Bob Rotella, the premiere sports psychologist in the world, hops aboard the Train to help you think like the best players in the world (Like Rory McIlroy and Lebron James -- who he coaches). Bob talks about how Tiger and Phil played different than everyone else, how we're trying to master a game that can't be mastered, why we need to embrace mistakes, and ultimately become the best we can be on and off the course. Grab Dr. Rotella's latest book here: amzn.to/35VC1xJ SUMMER GEAR ALERT Rhoback Activewear is crushing summer with new polo designs every week, lightweight shorts, and more. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! GET OFF THE STRUGGLE BUS Sick of not getting better? Changed your swing a million times? Itching for an actual plan instead of trying something new every single round? Ev is a certified mental coach with mental golf type, a personality focused system, where you get a plan based on how you’re wired, no one else. Tap this link to see if you’d qualify for Ev’s mental coaching program. 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 ★

  • #491
    August 23 · 1 hr 3 min

    #491: It Took 50 Years to Discover This Secret and Your Putting May Never Be the Same with Dr. Bob Winters

    Dr. Bob Winters is one of the most respected sports psychologists in golf, spending decades helping PGA Tour players, elite amateurs, coaches, and athletes unlock peak performance under pressure. In this episode, he shares a remarkable putting discovery 50 years in the making... an insight that could fundamentally change the way you think about putting and help you roll the ball with more confidence than ever. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT GPS AND SCORING Download the Grint app here, follow Evan Singer, and get updates on Ev's round live. Ev's used the app for years but is now focused on using the advanced stats to figure out what parts of his game need to improve the most. New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Country Club gummies have time-released caffeine, lion's mane, kanna and other goodness to help you play within yourself. The first time Ev tried them he made his hole-in-one, so... Go to mojocountryclub.com and enter the code TRAIN for 20% off. 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 ★

  • #490
    August 16 · 54 min

    #490: The Mid-Year 2026 Golf Goals Performance Review

    At the start of the year, Ev and Cerm each set ambitious golf goals. Now they’re checking in—what’s working, what’s fallen short, and what needs to change over the final few months of the season. If your game has stalled or your goals feel farther away than you’d hoped, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and finish the year strong. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT GPS AND SCORING Download the Grint app here, follow Evan Singer, and get updates on Ev's round live. Ev's used the app for years but is now focused on using the advanced stats to figure out what parts of his game need to improve the most. SUMMER GEAR ALERT The most versatile, soft and stylish gear in the game that Ev and Cerm where every single day -- Rhoback new polos, lightweight shorts, hoodies and more are now available. Tap this link for 20% off before their best stuff sells out! 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 ★

  • #489
    August 9 · 1 hr 4 min

    #489: He Sold Multiple Companies. Felt Empty. Until a Golf Trip to Scotland Changed His Life

    Adriaan Zimmerman built and sold BroBible, co-founded the wellness company Ned, and now leads Mojo Country Club—but after years of chasing success, he realized the life he’d built still left him feeling empty. In this conversation, Adriaan shares how panic attacks, burnout, profound loss, and a solo golf trip through Scotland completely changed his perspective on business, golf, and happiness—and why letting go may be the key to performing your best in both life and on the course. New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Country Club gummies have time-released caffeine, lion's mane, kanna and other goodness to help you play within yourself. The first time Ev tried them he made his hole-in-one, so... Go to mojocountryclub.com and enter the code TRAIN for 20% off. SUMMER GEAR ALERT Rhoback Activewear is crushing summer with new polo designs every week, lightweight shorts, and more. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out! 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 ★

  • #488
    August 9 · 35 min

    #488: In Case You Missed It - July 2026 Recap of The Par Train 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 5-7 minute clip of every episode from July. Episodes from July: #481 - Why One Bad Hole Keeps Ruining Your Round (And How to Finally Stop It.) #483 - Everything You Need to Know About The 2026 Open Championship #484 - The Ryan Fox Mentality and Why There's No Such Thing As Bad Breaks (2026 Open Championship Recap) #485 - Coaching Calls - Going From a 15 to a 10 in FOUR Months And Finally Breaking 80 (Replay Rate) New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Country Club gummies have time-released caffeine, lion's mane, kanna and other goodness to help you play within yourself. The first time Ev tried them he made his hole-in-one, so... Go to mojocountryclub.com and enter the code TRAIN for 20% off. We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide! ★ Support this podcast ★

  • #487
    August 3 · 59 min

    #487: The Secret Blueprint to Playing Great Under Pressure (The craziest one-year turnaround of my golf life)

    Last year, Ev lost by 8 in his Ryder Cup singles match play. This year, he won by eight—and in this episode, he breaks down all of the shifts that helped him finally play great under pressure when it mattered most. If you’ve ever struggled to show up for a bucket-list round, big competition, or important match, this is your blueprint. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT GPS AND SCORING Download the Grint app here, follow Evan Singer, and get updates on Ev's round live. Ev's used the app for years but is now focused on using the advanced stats to figure out what parts of his game need to improve the most. SUMMER GEAR ALERT The most versatile, soft and stylish gear in the game that Ev and Cerm where every single day -- Rhoback new polos, lightweight shorts, hoodies and more are now available. Tap this link for 20% off before their best stuff sells out! 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 ★

  • #486
    August 3 · 11 min

    #486: LFG - THE PEP TALK WE ALL NEED

    Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, a work out, range sesh, or whatever is important to you. This month's LFG series is all about giving you THE PEP TALK WE ALL NEED with soundbites from some of the greatest coaches and athletes in the world. Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes: #159 - Bhrett McCabe - Break Free From Suckville #172 - Bob Rotella - Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot #227 - Sean Foley - Finding Freedom #263 - Danny Woodhead - How to get to a Plus Handicap in 5 Years #274 - Sean Foley - Passionate Over The Mundane #285 - Bhrett McCabe - I Can't Get off the Struggle Bus Like the podcast? You'll love our YouTube Channel with video podcasts and new video series to make sure you don't hop aboard the struggle bus! Thanks for hopping aboard and as always #EnjoyTheRide. ★ Support this podcast ★

  • #485
    July 27 · 1 hr 1 min

    #485: Coaching Calls - Going from a 15 to a 10 in FOUR Months And Finally Breaking 80 (Replay Rate)

    This is the second installment (back by popular demand as a replay rate we all need to hear again) 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 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! New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Country Club gummies have time-released caffeine, lion's mane, kanna and other goodness to help you play within yourself. The first time Ev tried them he made his hole-in-one, so... Go to mojocountryclub.com and enter the code TRAIN for 20% off. GET DIALED AND FINALLY IMPROVE: Want to stop obsessing over swing positions and instead improve your sequencing, hit the ball longer by swinging lighter? Dial in your wedges and putting? Go to https://www.thestacksystem.com/pages/thepartrain and enter the code TRAIN for 10% off. 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 ★

  • #484
    July 19 · 46 min

    #484: The Ryan Fox Mentality and Why There's No Such Thing As Bad Breaks (2026 Open Championship Recap)

    What if there was no such thing as a bad break? What if you could think slow and play fast? We talk Ryan Fox's winning mindset, Bryson controversy, Scottie, Sam Burns, Royal Birkdale, the Open overall, and so much more. Welcome aboard to the 2026 Open Championship Recap episode. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT GPS AND SCORING Download the Grint app here, follow Evan Singer, and get updates on Ev's round live. Ev's used the app for years but is now focused on using the advanced stats to figure out what parts of his game need to improve the most. GET DIALED Want to hit the ball further and hit it closer into greens with dialed wedges and putting? Go to https://www.thestacksystem.com/pages/thepartrain and enter the code TRAIN for 10% off. 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 ★

  • #483
    July 12 · 50 min

    #483: Everything You Need to Know About The 2026 Open Championship

    Excited for the 2026 Open Championship? Ev and Cerm dive into the history of Royal Birkdale, break down what makes it unique vs. other open rota courses, explore the most exciting storylines like Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose and so much more. The strategy, the stories, the history. This episode is everything you need to know about the 2026 Open Championship. New Secret Weapon for the Golf Course: Want a little boost to stay calm and collected on the golf course? Mojo Country Club gummies have time-released caffeine, lion's mane, kanna and other goodness to help you play within yourself. The first time Ev tried them he made his hole-in-one, so... Go to mojocountryclub.com and enter the code TRAIN for 20% off. GET DIALED Want to hit the ball further and hit it closer into greens with dialed wedges and putting? Go to https://www.thestacksystem.com/pages/thepartrain and enter the code TRAIN for 10% off. 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 ★

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