The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide

Ev and Cerm hop aboard the Train to unpack the psychology, formula and blueprint from one of golf's greatest comebacks ever with Anthony Kim's latest victory. They compare the processes and habits you can copy with Jordan Spieth's attempted return to glory, Morikawa, Tiger and even Scottie. If you've ever felt like you lost your game (from one hole to the next, one month to the next, etc.), this episode is for you.New Shoes Alert!Want the most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn? Tap this link and enter code TRAIN20 for 20% off The TRUE Linkswear true lux maven 2's (or any shoe/pants/sweatshirt you want!).Want one-on-one coaching from Ev in 2026?Golf game off the rails? See if you're a good fit for 1-on-1 coaching with Ev in 2026. Ev has helped hundreds of podcast listeners over the years go from 15 handicaps to 8s, 9s to 3s, and 8s to 1s! Tap this link and fill out the form to see if you'd qualify for Evan's 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 ★

In this Mental Mailbag episode, we answer real questions from listeners dealing with rushing under pressure, practicing more but feeling worse, overthinking every swing, emotional inconsistency, and losing the joy of the game. If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to improve and just wanting to enjoy golf again, this one’s for you.🎙️ In this episode:Jason (Scottsdale): How to slow your tempo when the round starts to matter.Chris (Charlotte): Why improvement isn’t linear — and what to do when practice feels discouraging.Alex (San Diego): Stopping the emotional spiral after one bad shot.Derek (Chicago): Escaping swing-thought overload and learning to actually trust your swing.Ryan (Nashville): Finding your way back to enjoying golf when expectations take over.Better golf starts with a better relationship to the game — and sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from the questions we’re all afraid to ask.Help Us Help Millions of Frustrated Golfers Enjoy the Ride Again70% of you who listen to the show every week aren't subcribed on Apple Podcasts or Following us on Spotify. Take 1 second and tap the subscribe/follow button so the algorithms recommend our show to more people like you! Your one second, free act can help us grow this show and continue our mission of helping millions of frustrated golfers enjoy the ride again.The Best Newsletter in Golf? Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track with a short insight or key takeaway every Monday morning... and get first access to merch drops! As always, thanks for hopping aboard!We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.  ★ Support this podcast ★

A podcast interview that was years in the making, Brandon Carter, 2 index, Director of Marketing at Sand Valley Golf Resort and longtime friend of Ev, finally hops aboard the Train to unpack why he only plays half of his iron set. A commitment hack zero golfers have tried, for some reason, less clubs = more confidence. If golf feels more like a job than a game right now, if you're looking to never be in between clubs again, have full commitment, and want to get back to hitting shots -- this episode is a MUST listen. Help Us Help Millions of Frustrated Golfers Enjoy the Ride Again70% of you who listen to the show every week aren't subcribed on Apple Podcasts or Following us on Spotify. Take 1 second and tap the subscribe/follow button so the algorithms recommend our show to more people like you! Your one second, free act can help us grow this show and continue our mission of helping millions of frustrated golfers enjoy the ride again.The Best Newsletter in Golf? Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track with a short insight or key takeaway every Monday morning... and get first access to merch drops! As always, thanks for hopping aboard!We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.  ★ Support this 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 January.Here are the episodes from January:#443 - Replay Rate - The Art of Amnesia and Bouncing Back (A Look Back at Rory's Historic 2025 Masters Win)#445 - 8 Lessons From 2025 That Will Make You a Better Golfer in 2026#446 - The 2026 PGA Tour Preview - Who Wins, Who Fades, Rule Changes, and What Actually Matters#447 - Replay Rate - A Tribute of 4 Powerful Lessons Learned from PGA Tour Winner Grayson MurrayIt's layer up szn!Our favorite soft, stretchy gear in the world -- Rhoback Activewear. Get yourselves our fav golf pants, vests, qzips and hoodies. Tap this link enter the code TRAIN for 20% off.We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide! ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a game-changing episode of the Train after Ev gets a short game lesson in Orlando, FL with the best short game coach in the world -- Parker McLachlin aka the @shortgamechef, widely considered the best short game coach in the world. Ev calls it a full-on short game wake-up call, breaks down how he’d been thinking about the short game completely wrong, why so many golfers make the same mistakes, and why he’s more excited about his golf in 2026 than maybe any year before. If you want to get up and down more often, swap doubles for bogeys or better, this episode is for you.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.Want one-on-one coaching from Ev in 2026?Golf game off the rails? See if you're a good fit for 1-on-1 coaching with Ev in 2026. Ev has helped hundreds of podcast listeners over the years go from 15 handicaps to 8s, 9s to 3s, and 8s to 1s! Tap this link and fill out the form to see if you'd qualify for Evan's coaching program!If you like the podcast, Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track with a short insight or key takeaway every Monday morning... and get first access to merch drops! As always, thanks for hopping aboard!We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about waiting for things to be perfect vs. moving forward with what you have right now. Getting it done will always beat getting it right. Ev and Cerm hope this episode helps you enjoy the ride again.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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

What better way to start off 2026 year than than with one of the most powerful episodes Ev and Cerm ever recorded -- a tribute episode with their 4 most powerful moments after hearing the tragic news that PGA Tour Winner and Par Train alum Grayson Murray passed away. With the Sony Open happening last week (The last tournament Grayson won), and the goal to start 2026 off with intentionality and gratitude, this episode was important for Ev and Cerm to bring back. If you ever need someone to talk to, the Par Train DM's are always open @thepartrain.New Shoes Alert!Want the most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn? Tap this link and enter code TRAIN20 for 20% off The TRUE Linkswear true lux maven 2's (or any shoe/pants/sweatshirt you want!).Want one-on-one coaching from Ev in 2026?Golf game off the rails? See if you're a good fit for 1-on-1 coaching with Ev in 2026. Ev has helped hundreds of podcast listeners over the years go from 15 handicaps to 8s, 9s to 3s, and 8s to 1s! Tap this link and fill out the form to see if you'd qualify for Evan's coaching program!If you like the podcast, Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track with a short insight or key takeaway every Monday morning... and get first access to merch drops! As always, thanks for hopping aboard!We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a unique style of podcast to preview the 2026 PGA Tour season. Who wins, who loses, what rule changes should be made, and what it'll all mean for the golf fan. If you want to prep for the 2026 PGA Tour Season, this episode is for you. 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.Want one-on-one coaching from Ev in 2026?Golf game off the rails? See if you're a good fit for 1-on-1 coaching with Ev in 2026. Ev has helped hundreds of podcast listeners over the years go from 15 handicaps to 8s, 9s to 3s, and 8s to 1s! Tap this link and fill out the form to see if you'd qualify for Evan's coaching program!If you like the podcast, Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track with a short insight or key takeaway every Monday morning... and get first access to merch drops! As always, thanks for hopping aboard!We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Ev and Cerm hop aboard one of their favorite podcasts of the year, where each of them picks their 4 favorite soundbites from podcasts in 2025 to get you in the right frame of mind to play the best golf of your life in 2026. If you're sick of not getting better each year, or want to get better than ever, this episode is for you.  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.Want one-on-one coaching from Ev in 2026?Golf game off the rails? See if you're a good fit for 1-on-1 coaching with Ev in 2026. Ev has helped hundreds of podcast listeners over the years go from 15 handicaps to 8s, 9s to 3s, and 8s to 1s! Tap this link and fill out the form to see if you'd qualify for Evan's coaching program!If you like the podcast, Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track with a short insight or key takeaway every Monday morning... and get first access to merch drops! As always, thanks for hopping aboard!We hope this helps you #EnjoyTheRide.  ★ Support this 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 December.Here are the episodes from December:#436 - A Pebble Beach Winning Formula - Taking Ownership Without Taking it Personally#439 - Chipping Away - The Round That Changed Everything#440 - Before You Set Your 2026 Golf Goals, Don't Repeat These 2025 Mistakes#441 - How Important Are Fitness and Nutrition for Golfers, Really? 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 ★

What better way to start the year than to look back at one of the most listened to moments on The Par Train in 2025 -- Rory Mcilroy's Historic 2025 Masters Win. Ev and Cerm pressed record minutes after Rory put on the green jacket, and listening back to this episode will not only fire you up and bring back amazing memories -- it'll prime you for your best year in 2026 with a master class (see what we did there?) in resilience and bounce back mentality. If you ever make double bogeys, this episode is for you. 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.Want one-on-one coaching from Ev in 2026?Golf game off the rails? See if you're a good fit for 1-on-1 coaching with Ev in 2026. Ev has helped hundreds of podcast listeners over the years go from 15 handicaps to 8s, 9s to 3s, and 8s to 1s! Tap this link and fill out the form to see if you'd qualify for Evan's coaching program! ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite-sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Today's LFG episode is about the self regulation theory and why what you're doing right now is probably wasting all of your energy Hope this helps you enjoy the ride!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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

As the new year approaches, Matt Myers — Evan’s fitness and nutrition coach from Nerd Fitness, hops aboard the train to help the passengers explore the side of golf most players avoid — their health.What's most important: Fitness or nutrition?Where are most golfers getting this wrong?Before a round, what actually matters most — sleep, what you eat, or how you warm up?Together, Evan and Matt dig into what truly matters for long-term health, better energy on the course, and playing golf for decades — not just a season.New Gear Alert!Our friends are Rhoback just dropped the greatest shirt jackets and stretch, warm button downs in the game. Ev can't stop wearing them. Also, want to surprise your favorite lady in your life (or yourself!) with the best new legging and top sets in the game? Our friends at Rhoback just nailed this new line with vibrant colors and perfect fitting cuts. So much so that Ev's wife RETURNED HER VUORI sets! Tap this link for 20% to auto apply in your cart!Want one-on-one coaching from Ev in 2026?Golf game off the rails? See if you're a good fit for 1-on-1 coaching with Ev in 2026. Ev has helped hundreds of podcast listeners over the years go from 15 handicaps to 8s, 9s to 3s, and 8s to 1s! Tap this link and fill out the form to see if you'd qualify for Evan's 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 ★

Ev and Cerm hop aboard another end-of-year goals podcast, but don't just look ahead to 2026, they face the music about what they got wrong in 2025. If you want to play the best golf of your life in 2026, this podcast is for you. Happy holidays to all of the passengers out there!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.Want one-on-one coaching from Ev in 2026?Golf game off the rails? See if you're a good fit for 1-on-1 coaching with Ev in 2026. Ev has helped hundreds of podcast listeners over the years go from 15 handicaps to 8s, 9s to 3s, and 8s to 1s! Tap this link and fill out the form to see if you'd qualify for Evan's 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 ★

Ev and Cerm hop aboard an emergency pod after Ev's most important round (maybe ever). He went with his own, natural swing. He rolled it inside. He played like an athlete. And something changed... forever. If you're an overthinking, a tinkerer, struggling right now or just want to feel fired up after listening to a game changing round... this ep is for you!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.Launch Monitor for Every Golfer:Ev recently learned something crazy from his sessions with his Rapsodo MLM2Pro. Every first 10 swings are 7-10 yards shorter than once his body is warm. And yet most of us tee off without warming up! If you want to learn more aha moments and patterns about your own game, tap this link and enter the code TRAIN for a free dozen RTP golf balls ($70 value). 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 ★

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 8-10 minute clip of every episode from November.Here are the episodes from November:#430 - Replay Rate - A World Series MVP Mindset with David Freese#432 - Chipping Away - The Tinker Trap#433 - This One Though Exercise Makes it 10x Easier to Break 100, 90, 80, 70, #434 - Origin Stories - Going Back to Where Your Love of the Game Began (The Matt Cermak Story)#435 - Origin Stories - Going Back to Where Your Love of the Game Began (The Evan Singer Story)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 ★

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A popular short-form series compiling bite sized insights to lift you up and challenge your thinking on the way to your next round. Hope this helps you enjoy the ride!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!  ★ Support this podcast ★

Fresh off her win at the 2025 TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Mina Harigae returns to the Par Train to share one of the most relatable journeys in golf. She’s lived it all: losing her LPGA Tour card, rebuilding her belief, nearly winning the U.S. Women’s Open, feeling the weight of expectations at Pebble… and finally breaking through on her home turf. Mina breaks down the exact mindsets and habits that took her from her lowest point to the best golf of her life, including:What she changed after losing her tour card that instantly made the game feel lighterHow to let go of expectations so you can actually perform when it mattersThe mentality she used to nearly win a U.S. Open — and why it workedWhat went wrong at Pebble the next year and how she bounced backThe simple, daily habits that created her 2025 breakthroughThe mindset shift every golfer needs to make 2026 their best year yetIf you’ve ever felt stuck, scared, frustrated, or unsure of your game, this ride is your roadmap back.Launch Monitor for Every Golfer:Ev recently learned something crazy from his sessions with his Rapsodo MLM2Pro. Every first 10 swings are 7-10 yards shorter than once his body is warm. And yet most of us tee off without warming up! If you want to learn more aha moments and patterns about your own game, tap this link and enter the code TRAIN for a free dozen RTP golf balls ($70 value). Want one-on-one help with your game?Get one-on-one mental coaching from Ev here!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 ★

Ev and Cerm are back aboard for episode 2 of our new mini-series, Origin Stories, where we dive into the backstories that shaped our love for this beautiful, crazy game. This week, it’s all about Ev.You’ll hear:What it was like growing up a golf nut… while not letting himself touch a clubThe thing he did early on that helped him break 80 in four years — and why he doesn’t do it todayHis first golf memoryThe greatest golf moment he’s been chasing for the last decadeHis lowest pointTop 5 favorite courses he’s playedFavorite golfer growing up (and least favorite)This is one of the most fun conversations Ev and Cerm have had in nine years — and a powerful invitation for you to revisit your own origin story, reconnect with your why, and fall back in love with the game all over again. 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.New Gear Alert!Our friends are Rhoback just dropped the greatest shirt jackets and stretch, warm button downs in the game. Ev can't stop wearing them. Also, want to surprise your favorite lady in your life (or yourself!) with the best new legging and top sets in the game? Our friends at Rhoback just nailed this new line with vibrant colors and perfect fitting cuts. So much so that Ev's wife RETURNED HER VUORI sets! Tap this link for 20% to auto apply in your cart!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 ★

Ev and Cerm hop aboard a special new mini series called Origin Stories where they deep dive into each other's backstory with this beautiful, crazy game. This week is all about Cerm. What it was like growing up in a family with 3 brothers, all of which got D1 college scholarships. What does he regret? How did he get introduced to the game? What was his greatest golf memory? Low point? What does he wish he still did today that he did back then? Top 5 favorite courses he's ever played, favorite pro golfer growing up, least favorite golfer, etc. This episode is one of the most fun episodes Ev and Cerm have recorded in 9 years and should be a great thought exercise for you to recapture your why, rediscover the love of the game if you've lost it, and so much more.  Feel Better Hack:Want to get your health and energy back on track? Balance of Nature’s Whole Health System supplements include 47 ingredients of fruits, vegetables, spices, and fibers. Go to Balanceofnature.com and use TRAIN to get 35% off your first order as a preferred customer, PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice.New Shoes Alert!Want the most comfortable golf shoe I've ever worn? Tap this link and enter code TRAIN20 for 20% off The TRUE Linkswear true lux maven 2's (or any shoe/pants/sweatshirt you want!).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 ★