Tyler Slocum is a Class A PGA Professional and a Jim McLean Golf Master Schools Instructor. One of the bright young minds in the game he believes that "the ultimate judge of the golf swing is the golf ball, and the whole goal is to hit solid, desirable shots under pressure." To that end he joins us to help you build a better, more functional backswing. As he dives into the backswing he illustrates his "4 Points of Reference, where they are and the areas they occupy. He also addresses the following elements: Creating Swing Momentum, Swing Triggers, Swing Sequencing, Body Tilts, Pressure Shifts, Shaft Planes and Pitch, Clubface Orientation, Allowable Head Movement and the action of the Lead Foot going back. He also shares tips and drills to groove your move.

Build a Better Backswing with Tyler Slocum

Mark Immelman, golf broadcaster, acclaimed instructor, and former college coach, delivers top insights to improve your golf game. He interviews PGA Tour Players, swing coaches, caddies, fitness and mental coaches, equipment gurus, and more, giving listeners inside the ropes access to the very best minds in golf.

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Michael Leonard is a published author, a mental coach and the founder of "Wicked Smart Golf."  Michael is fast becoming one of the leading minds in golf performance thanks to his insightful and easy manner, and he brings his wicked smart insights to the #OntheMark podcast to help you play more consistent golf. Michael shares 8 tips that will help you become more consistent:  Swing your swing Play one shot shape Create a tee-shot strategy Stick to a pre-shot routine despite the results Develop a post-shot routine Follow a productive warm-up Track statistics, and Keep persevering  As Michael elaborates on how you can be more consistent he also speaks about Mental Health, Figuring out your own game, Knowing your tendencies and misses, and Managing emotions. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.    

Michael Leonard on How to Play Consistent Golf More Consistently

Mark Immelman previews the 2024 Masters Tournament at The Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. He talks about the golf course, the players, and he highlights five skills/elements that competitors need to perform well to excel in The Masters. He dives into, and shares insights to help your golf on:  Lag Putting / Green Reading Playing off Uneven Lies Trajectory and Distance Control with the Irons Eliminating a Left Miss, and Commitment, Managing Emotions and Mental Acumen  Set yourself up to watch The Masters from an informed point of view, while getting insights to improve your golf.  Download and share this podcast.  You can also view it on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

Mark Immelman Previews the 2024 Masters with 5 Things to Look for and Learn From

Bo Watson is a former Tour Professional who turned to Golf Instruction and has become a respected Golf Teaching Professional.  Shannon Shuskey is a former Professional Soccer player and a USA National Champion and record-holding In Line Speed-skater who is now a Mental Performance Mastery Coach. The two teamed up to form "In the Zone Mental Training" and over the last 4 years Bo and Shannon have helped over 300 golfers find their best performances.  Their success rate has been astounding with over three quarters of the clientele shaving an average of 6.7 strokes off their score in 90 days or less. They join #OntheMark to share their insights, talk about performing while "In the Zone' and the lost art of kinesthetic Mental Imagery.  As they teach about how athletes can get into the zone to perform freely and at their best they elaborate on a few key concepts:  The Importance of Mental Imagery Breaking the Internal Thermostat of Shooting the Same Score PsychoNeuromuscular Training and How to Practice it The Importance of Correct Practice over an Obsession with Swing Mechanics, Playing "Caveman Golf" and How to Accelerate Swing Changes  They also discuss the "King of Breathing," the physiological sigh and how that acts as a dishwasher for the brain, and how you can involve your "Seven Senses" for better performance on the golf course. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.  

Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey on How to Get into the Zone for Peak Performance

Michael Finney is the Director of Golf at The University of Lousiville Golf Club.  One of the most thoughful and incisive minds in golf instruction, Finney has the ability to boil down complex theoretical instructional concepts to easy to understand tips for game improvement. Mike joins #OntheMark for a second time to talk about 7 concepts sure to improve your golf-swing and your ball-striking.  More importantly, he will most certainly improve your understanding of a few theoretical topics currently at the forefront of the game. He discusses and elaborates on:  Difference between Shaft Lean and Angle of Attack Misunderstanding and misinterpreting the D-Plane Early Extension and its costs and benefits Rate of Clubface Closure through impact Trail Elbow positions and "Getting Stuck" The Pivot's influence on Clubface Alignment Lead Wrist Positions at the top of the swing  Michael elegantly describes the paradox of golf and explains the nature of the game and what is, and is not, required to swing the club effectively and consistently.  He talks about the value of questioning everything and is sure to equip you with a good understanding of what your golf-swing requires. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube to watch this as a vodcast.

Michael Finney with 7 Golf Swing Concepts to Improve Ball-striking

Jonathan Elsdon is a British PGA professional and golf instructor in the South of England.  A former Tour Pro, Jonathan brings a wealth of playing experience to his lessons and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after coaches in the game. He joins #OntheMark to share his philosophy on golf technique and instruction, as he dives into the inner workings of the golf swing and how Rhythm, Tempo and Timing are integral to consistent ball-striking and success. As he teaches you how to develop reliable rhythm and a consistently smooth swing tempo he elaborates on a few concepts such as:  How rhythm can heal a faulty golf-swing, and The era of swinging hard and fast.  He then makes learning the concept of tempo, timing and rhythm linear by highlighting various instructional concepts:  The nature of golf and how golf is "what the ball does"  Understanding the correct process to hitting quality shots The value of Timing  The boundaries for Swing Positions, Sequencing, Timing and Tempo The Effortless Swing and what it should feel like Speed vs Effort Understanding ones natural cadence, and How naturalness trumps manipulation.  Jonathan also shares tips and drills on how you can understand and improve your swing rhythm, tempo and timing for more consistent golf-shots. This podcast is also available as a vodcast. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.    

Build a Better Backswing with Tyler Slocum

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