On the Mark Golf Podcast

Alex Trujillo is the Director of Sales and Fitting for JumboMax Grips. Formerly, a PGA TOUR representative for FlightScope Golf, Alex is one of the best golf data analysts and advisors in the game, and he has parlayed his extensive ballistics and golfclub-performance knowledge and experience into the world of grips and their influence on the performance of a golfclub. Alex joins #OntheMark to introduce JumboMax grips and describe the advantages of using a weighted, oversized grip as it pertains to increased clubhead speed and clubface control. He explains the influence and effects of the grips as follows: How shot patterns can be tightened and straightened with different weighting of the grip How counter-balanced grips have been, and are, used but some of the great ball-strikers like Jack Nicklaus, Bryson DeChambeau and Sergio Garcia.  The weight and swing-weight of a golfclub and how a grip, and its mass can influence those. The size effect of a grip and how it promotes a better hold on the club, more control of shot patterns by affecting clubface rates of closure, and how is can reduce hand and wrist injury and pain. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman to watch this and other episodes of #OntheMark.

Adrian Rietveld is the Senior Manager for Global Tour Operations for TaylorMade Golf.  He is also the Equipment Specialist for PGA TOUR stars such as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Collin Morikawa. Adrian joins Mark Immelman to discuss how using the appropriate Golf Equipment and engagin in personalized Club Fitting can help to improve ball-striking, trajectory control, power and consistency. As he shares insights on golf equipment throughout the bag, he tells stories from the TaylorMade Tour Truck with anecdotes from Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy.  He also dives into the following equipment and game improvement topics: Proper Club-fitting Practices The Performance Influence of Grips The Performance Influence of Shafts The Performance Influence of Clubheads Reconciling "Feel" vs Data Insights when selecting Equipment The Value of Aesthetics, Feel and Sound in Club selection What to Look for during a Club-fitting Lofts and Lies and their Influence on Trajectory and Control Managing Clubhead Speed and Rhythm, and Blending Power and Accuracy in Club Selection. This podcast with Adrian will entertain and inform, and put you on a path to getting the correct equipment in your hands so that you can perform your best.  Share this with your friends and watch it on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Jon Tattersall makes his second appearance on the #OntheMark podcast as he joins Mark Immelman to discuss some misunderstood moves and elements in a powerful, consistent golf-swing. Originally from Northwest England, Jon is a highly respected and decorated instructor who co-founded and operates Fusion ATL in Atlanta, GA. USA. He is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, a Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor and a former Georgia PGA Teacher of the Year. Jon and his team have worked with numerous elite golfers including Major Champions, PGA TOUR, LPGA and European Tour winners and Ryder Cup and Presidents Cuppers. His insight and knowledge are second to none and, with the help of his data research, he makes sense of a number of misunderstandings in the golf swing, incl.: Body Rotation/Pivot and how much Rotation actually takes place in the golf-swing Shaft Lean, and the illusion thereof Lag, and the illusion thereof The correct and appropriate Timing of the Swing, and Body Tilts and the correct Arc of the swing This podcast can also be watched on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman and share it with your golfing friends.

Michael Cromie is a former NCAA Division I golfer at the University of Georgia.  After graduating from UGA, Mike played competitive golf for a short while, but pivoted away from the profession when PGA TOUR winner, Chris Kirk, hired him as a part-time caddy.    After some quick success together Mike decided to become a full-time caddy for Kirk and the Georgia couple has been together for multiple seasons since. In late 2025 Mike also worked for Scottie Scheffler when Scottie won the BMW Championship, and he joins #OntheMark to share lessons from Kirk and Scheffler.  Apart from insights as to how Scottie and Chris approach practice, course management, and mindset, Mike also talks about the following keys to better golf: The Biggest Mistake he sees Amateurs make - Carry Distance vs Total Distance and Distance Control. What PGA TOUR Professionals do well - Adapting to Variable Enviroments and Hitting the Ball Pin-high. Intensity and Purpose behind Preparation Trusting your Instincts Speaking Success  Managing Ego Golf DNA and Understanding what you do Well Short-Game Practice and Variety Reading Greens and Putting, and Pre-and-Post Round Routines, and Pre-Shot Routines. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Milo Lines is a PGA Professional, a Golf Digest "Best Teacher in State," and a former Tour Professional. His philosophy on the golf swing is that there is crossover, especially in sports involving hitting and throwing, with golf and the golf swing.  As a teacher his goal is to apply the athletic skills you already have and teach you the skills you need in order to improve as a golfer.  He joins #OntheMark to help you apply your athletic instinct and experiences to make your golf swing more athletic and effective. Milo shares his "5 Key Elements" to an athletic approach to the golf swing: ALIGNING - Grip, Aim and Alignment SEQUENCING - Swing Triggers, Timing, Rhythm and Tempo WINDING - Turning and Tilting athletically LOADING - The Athletic approach to the Transition and Change of Direction UNLEASHING - The Automatic Release of the club thanks to proper Sequencing, Winding and Loading. Milo also illustrates PGA TOUR examples such as Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus as athletic swing models, and teaches you a Drill (Laddering) that will improve your practice and unleash your inner athlete. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Kyle Berkshire is a professional golfer and a 4x World Long Driving Champion.  He is not only powerful off the tee (holding the World Record with a drive of 579.3 yards), he is also an accomplished golfer having won the MIAA State High School Championship (Maryland), and playing NCAA College Golf at the University of North Texas. Kyle joins #OntheMark to share his journey in golf and share tips and insights on how to gain more Clubhead Speed for longer tee-shots.  He elaborates on countless topics for Long Driving including: The Best Lesson ever got to hit the ball farther The Mindset to long driving Proper Speed Training Golfswing Efficiency for speed and power The importance of the Quality of Strike Dynamic Loft and Launch Angle for aerodynamics Clubface Design and Club-Fitting Muscle Maturity Mobility and Weight-lifting, and Ground Reaction Forces (GRF) and using proper Footwork for momentum. Kyle also shares stories from time spent with Bryson DeChambeau; the Rule of Thumb for CHS/Distance Gains, and the importance of paying attention to Smash Factor for distance efficiency. Download and share, or watch this podcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Chris Como is one of the leading golf instructors in the world.  Recognized as a Golf Digest Top 5 Teacher in America and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, Chris is featured on The Golf Channel on his instructional shows: Como Concepts, Swing Expedition and Golf Versus... Chis also runs Chris Como Golf in Dallas and joins Mark Immelman to elaborate on his holistic approach to golf instruction and game improvement.  He dives into: Nutrition, Hydration and Bio-hacking Biomechanics in Golf Instruction Golf Swing Matchups Golf DNA and Understanding Personal Strengths and Weaknesses Low Risk Game and Golf Swing Adjustments Golf Swing Aesthetics vs Performance Patience in Game Improvement "Blind Spots" in a Player's Game Shot Patterns, Shot Distribution and Commensurate Golf Swing Adjustment "No-Go Zones" in Swing Adjustments Adding "Clean" Speed for More Power, and Beneficial Practice Time Allocation Chris also shares personal insights from his work with Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Tiger Woods as he discusses game improvements. Download and share with your friends, and go and watch Chris and Mark on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.    

Landon Ashworth a multi-talented individual - a TV / Movie Director, as well as an Actor, he is not only creative, he is also intelligent and smart having studied Aerodynamics and Astrophysics in University.  Proof of his wide-ranging talent, Landon parlayed his schooling into a career as an Airline Pilot before he pivoted careers to get in the Film Industry. Landon Ashworth is on the Autism Spectrum and calls his Autism his "Golf Superpower."  He joins #OntheMark to let you into his mind and how he approaches golf in a simple, creative, artistic and disciplined fashion to regularly shoot under-par scores. He discusses:  Visualization and how he sees the target in lines and the swing in circles. Learning in either Visual or Auditory terms. Expectations and how he "fakes" being normal. Creativity and using a golf-club as a tool to craft a shot. Becoming friends with your golf-clubs. Surrendering to, and becoming addicted to practice. Cultivating self-belief. Blending the technical aspect of golf with the artistic form of the game, and Developing a strategy for success before each round of golf. Landon also shares insights on his "Think Box" and his "Play Box" and how Golf can be played as a "Well Planned Battle." Prepare to be entertained and informed by a movie star whose dream it was to become an astronaut.  An honest human being who is prepared to share his deepest secrets and his love for golf.  Landon Ashworth is a gem and time with him will enrich your life and your golf. This podcast can be viewed as a Vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Vinny Crispino is a Certified Personal Trainer and the Founder of Pain Academy in California.  A former 8x All-American Olympic hopeful, Vinny's career was halted by a severe back injury during a surfing accident. After twelve years mastering pain management and corrective exercise techniques, Vinny has helped complete beginners and elite athletes overcome debilitating injuries and pain. The  Pain Academy distills this expertise into an accessible format, offering a pathway to recovery for anyone struggling with physical limitations, and Vinny joins #OntheMark to teach you his techniques to better movement, better golf-swings and a better mind-body connection for pain reduction.  Topics covered include: The "Mind-Body connection" and Pain How the Brain functions and operates and Neural Pathways and their Function Nervous System Disregulation How the Body is designed to Heal Itself The Physical Symmetrical Design of the Body, and How the Golf-swing adds Assymetry The Golf-swing's Adaptations and those effects on Personal Life Building and Growing a Swing with Nervous System Efficiency Somatic Training Nervous System Rest and Getting Back to Neutral, and Avoiding the Spiral of Self Sabotage and Panic. Vinny also shares a movement set you on your way to self-regulatd balance and calm.   You can also watch this entire podcast as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.    

Liam Robinson is a former professional soccer player turned DP World Tour (European) professional golfer.  After years of frustration with traditional coaching, he developed a movement-first training system that is helping thousands of golfers unlock their best game. With over 15 years of coaching experience, Liam has worked with golfers of every level skill level – from weekend players to DP World Tour professionals.  Liam's mission remains the same; to help students to play golf freely, powerfully, and effortlessly. The founder of 'Tour Golf Network,' Liam joins #OntheMark to talk about the Ryder Cup and share lessons you can learn from some of the Team USA and Team Europe stars: Tommy Fleetwood - Deceleration for balanced powerful golfswings Bryson DeChambeau - Gaining Clubhead Speed the correct way Scottie Scheffler - Creating Space and Time in the golfswing, and Rory McIlroy - Understanding the planes of movement in the swing - Vertical movement, Rotation and Lateral Shift. Learn more from watching your Ryder Cup heroes.  Download and share or watch on YouTube on Mark Immelman's channel - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Kerrod Gray is an award-winning Australian PGA Golf Coach, a former Tour Professional and now one of the most popular golf instructors in the world.  With over 38 million YouTube views and more than 350,000 online followers, Kerrod is on a mission to revolutionize the way golf is taught by making quality, evidence-based coaching more accessible and easier to implement. He joins #OntheMark to bust a few myths that could be wrecking your golfswing: Your Golfswing is a 2-part motion with a clear start to the downswing You can fix "Casting" by holding "Lag" Your Grip Pressure should be soft and light If you Improve Downswing Lag you will pick up more distance, and Your Lead Arm must be straight thoughout the swing. Kerrod not only points out the correct ways of improving your swing, he also shares a few drills that will set you on the way to a better swing and improved ball-striking. He also shares a link with free access to videos of some of his favorite golfswing drills.  perform.golf/mark This podcast can also be viewed online on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Dr. Joe LaCaze is a former U.S. Navy Seal, a Chiropractor and a Specialist in Spinal Biomechanics. Since his retirement from the Navy, Joe's passion has been the study of the human body and a relentless pursuit of how to repair it when hurt, while also finding ways to make the body move more efficiently and powerfully. He invented ROTEXMotion in 2008 and since then has consulted to, and coached countless golfers including Long Drive Champions, Eddie Fernandes and Justin James. He joins #OntheMark to introduce the ROTEXMotion LAS system and illustrate exercises that can help strengthen you while improving mobility and flexibilty.  He demonstrates the following exercises and addresses various physical well-being concepts: Loaded Rotation Training Strengthening vs Stretching Muscles Nervous System Training The Psoas Muscle and the Hip Flexors and their importance in Golf-swings, and 3 LAS System Exercises to Power Up your Golf-swing. Dr. LaCaze has also offered a discount code - LaCazeLASCombo20 - for 20% off your purchase of at ROTEXMotion LAS system. This podcast is also available for viewing on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman to watch and learn.

Dr. Noel Rousseau and Trevor Jones have combined forces to form a partnership whose sole focus is to help you beat the Yips. Both Trevor and Noel are PGA Golf Professionals and they bring their coaching/teaching insight and their extensive research into the Yips to the #OntheMark show. Suffering from the Yips is an awful malady and shockingly about 50% of the world's golfing population suffer from, or have suffered from the Yips.  Hence the urgency in Trevor and Noel's work and they share tips, tricks and thoughts to help you back to golf freedom.  They discuss: The Yips - What, How and Why? The fact that having the Yips is no longer a death penalty for golfers Solving the problem with more than just technical solutions Neuroscientific influences in the Yips The differences between the Yips in Putting and Chipping Contrasting and dealing with Type 1 and Type 2 Yips  FOPO - Fear of Other People's Opinions Exposure Therapy for success, and  Diffusion exercises and skills to compose the mind. Trevor also highlights the two ways a golfer will deal with the yips - the B.A.D. Way (Blind Spots, Avoidance and Distraction)  and the A.C.E. Way (Acknowledge, Compose and Engage). This podcast is also available for viewing on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Randy Smith is a PGA Golf Professional and a member of the PGA of America's Hall of Fame.  He is the all-time leading PGA of America National Award winner, with 18 awards including the 1996 PGA of America Professional of the Year. Currently the Royal Oaks CC (Dallas) Golf Professional Emeritus and the Director of Instruction, Randy still gives lessons to golfers of all skill levels.  His most notable student being World #1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler. Randy joins #OntheMark (for a second time) to share his wisdom and insight on the game of golf.  In this episode he shares how Scottie Scheffler approaches the game and how the Fundamentals of Golf set the table for consistent performances.  Randy elaborates on a number of game improvement concepts including: Taking ownership of what you do Dealing with student's emotions Sticking to the task at hand and not getting waylaid by other information The fundamentals of golf - Grip, Alignment and Posture - and their importance Control of the clubface and understanding the influence of the "bottom hand" The 3 "Entry Points" into the golf-ball, and Swinging the weight of the clubhead. He also shares nuggets on how Scottie Scheffler plays incl.: How Scottie managed his technique while growing up and undergoing growth spurts Scottie's focus on the grip and the clubface How Scottie manages the golf-course and his decision-making, and Scottie's balance and foot work. This podcast is a treasure trove of a lifelong experience in golf and is sure to help you unlock simple ways to improve your game.  It is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Bernie Najar is a PGA of America Golf Professional and the Director of Instruction at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland, USA.  Recognized as one of Golf Digest's Top 50 Teachers, and Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers, Bernie works with students of all ages and skill levels.  He is perhaps best known for being the coach to World Long Drive Champion, Kyle Berkshire. Bernie joins #OntheMark to share some insights from his experiences and his latest book: "Speed Power Finesse - How to Play the Three Games of Golf."  Bernie highlights many game improvement lessons including: Is it possible for a player of any age or skill level to pick up more clubhead speed and distance? The most important question - What does your game look like? Analysing swing videos properly The definitions of Speed, Power and Finesse and how to practice each element appropriately, and 4 Myths that could be ruining your game. Bernie also shares nuggets from Kyle Berkshire's powerful golf-swing, as he takes you on a deep dive to incorporate both power and finesse into your game. Watch this podcast as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Mark Sweeney is a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Instructor and a teacher to many leading PGA TOUR golfers incl. Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns, Tommy Fleetwood, Padraig Harrington, Adam Scott, Justin Rose and Nelly Korda. Sweeney is a putting expert and the founder of the AimPoint Green Reading System.  He joins #OntheMark to talk about AimPoint, Green-reading and Better Putting. He discusses Aimpoint and Elaborates on the Mechanics and the How-To's of AimPoint: AimPoint Express vs the original AimPoint Charts Systems Under-reading vs Over-reading Putts and the Scientific Data supporting which is better AimPoint and Pace of Play and How AimPoint actually Speeds up Play How to Use Aimpoint Express and the Mechanics of how it Works Feeling break in the Body as a way of sensing Slope and Reading Greens Learning and Practicing the Feel of Different Percentages of Slopes, What Elements influence the Break of Putts including: Slope, Speed, Grain, and Wind, and The Time it takes Putts to Get to the Hole from Different Distances and How that can Improve Distance Control. Here is the #OntheMark guarantee - you will lower your scores if you make more putts.   So download and share this podcast, or watch it on YouTube - search and subcribe to Mark Immelman.  

Christo Garcia is a highly sought after Golf Instructor who specializes in what he calls the "Classic Golf Swing."  He is also an actor and an avid golfer and he played the role of Ben Hogan in a TV special for The Golf Channel. Christo's YouTube channel - "Classic Golf Swing" - has over 75 thousand subscribers and is a source for timeless golf-swing insight and advice. He joins #OntheMark to discuss his approach to golf and the golf-swing and elaborate on the differences between the "Modern" and the "Classic" swing. Game Improvment topics addressed include: Christo's years of golf frustration and the evolution in his approach to recapture his best golf The Differences between the Classic and the Modern Golf Swings Grip Pressure Points and their Importance in Ball-strike Compression Body and Club Relationships - The Arms' Relationship to the Spine, and Keeping the Club in Front of the Body Braking forces for added Clubhead Speed Moving from Technical Thoughts to Subconcious Reaction and Athleticism, and The "Alter Ego" Effect to improve Self Identity on the Course. Christo also refers to a number of golf-swing models such as Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead and explains how the Classic Swing approach will help mitigate and alleviate injury. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman to watch it and see Christo's demonstrations.  

Scottie Scheffler put on a dominating and complete performance to win The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. OntheMark Podcast host, Mark Immelman, revisits the epic tournament and highlights lessons you can learn from Scottie Scheffler's play in a mental, physical and emotional capacity.  He also highlights lessons in resilience as demonstrated by Bryson DeChambeau and Wyndham Clark. Specifically Mark addresses the following game improvement topics: Bounce-Back after Errors Priorities and Keeping Golf in Perspective Patience and Proper Course Management What the Attitude for Success Looks Like Saving Shots and "Saving" Swings, Scrambling and the Value of Shot #3, and The Value of Understanding the Influence of Ones Grip on the Golf-Club. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman to watch and learn, as well as see other Podcasts in the OntheMark library of shows.  

Karl Morris is an instructor, an author, a podcaster and one of the leading minds in golf instruction.  Widely recognized as Europe's leading performance coach, Karl has worked with 6 Major Championship winners and over 100 PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Ladies European Tour golfers. He joins #OntheMark to share insights on a new concept he has been using to help golfers, of all skill levels, to better levels of focus in practice, play and competition. Karl describes "One Point" and the elements to applying it for narrowed, more productive focus and attention.  He elaborates on One Point's 5 Points of Attention: Target Ball Flight Golf-Club Face Body Center Point, and an Element Unrelated to the Task Karl also teaches on topics like: Becoming your own Golf Shot Coach Solving the Puzzles of Golf Training around Impact Conditions Clarity of Intention, and Some Advice on Success from Coach Lou Holtz Help yourself to play and focus with more intent and better attention, while you develop both your "playing mindset' and your "training mindset."  Download and share or go to YouTube and search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

A rising star in the Golf Instruction industry, Nathalie Sheehan has an easy way of explaining and teaching golf-swing and game improvement concepts.  Based at The Pelican Club in Tampa, Florida, a Golf Digest Best Young Teacher and hosts a Game Improvement show on The Golf Channel. She joins #OntheMark to talk about the value of good drills to learn and improve golf-swings.  She demonstrates (on YouTube - Mark Immelman's page) and explains the following drills and how they work: The Waist to Waist Drill - to control clubhead speed The Wrist Hinge and Re-hinge Drill - to release the golf-club and hit square shots The Slo-Mo Wedge Play Drill - to improve Wedge play and distance control The Better Backswing Drill - to improve the alignment and pivot of the backswing, and The Ball Between the Feet Drill - to stabilize and power up the golf-swing. Nathalie helps you to become your own coach and straighten your shots with the help of these simple drills.  You can watch how she does them in you go to  Mark Immelman's YouTube page - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman. Podcast brought to you in part by Svnovus.