Erik van Rooyen is a South African professional golfer who plays on the PGA TOUR, European Tour and South African Tour. He has ascended rapidly through the Official World Golf Rankings and is now a Top 50 golfer in the world. Erik joins "On the Mark" to share his story, from growing up in golf in South Africa to contending with the world's best in Major Championships. He shares lessons learned, he talks swing technique, he opines on the value of team sports and multi-sport athletic development. Erik also shares insights on the value of perspective, being true to oneself, being comfortable in uncomfortable situations, and his approach of "polishing the diamond" for consistent improvement.

Erik van Rooyen on His Approach to Successful Golf

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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Mike Maggs is a golf instructor from Temecula, California and is the Academy Director at the Southern California Golf Academy. A product of the Jim McLean Golf Schools, Mike is insightful and brings a simple, yet profound approach to building and improving golf swings. He joins #OntheMark to share his philosophy on the golf-swing while also sharing a few simple drills that are guarateed to improve your ball-striking and accuracy. As Mike describes his technique of "Balance and Letting Go" he shares 5 Drills to help you:  A Drill to Improve the Takeaway A Drill to Improve the Top of the Backswing and Transition A Drill to Find and Improve Balance The Tiger "Pause" Drill with a new spin, and The Rubber Tee Drill  As he weaves his way through the drills, Michael instructs on Bad Movements and Clubface Awareness.  He also elaborates on the Leverage Point in the Downswing and how maximizing that all but guarantees success.  He talks about Productive Practice and how awareness of 'Two Big Toes and the Nose" will improve your backswing. This podcast is also available as a vodcast.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

Mike Maggs on The Real Moment of Truth and How it can get you More Power with Less Effort

Michael Breed is one of the foremost golf instructors in the game.  He is the 2012 PGA National Teacher of the Year and a Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Instructor.  He is also the host of “Course Record with Michael Breed” on CBS Sports, and is a regular contributor to CBS Sports HQ.  Breed hosts "A New Breed of Golf" on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio and is best known for his infectious energy and insightful golf lessons. Michael joins Mark Immelman to recap the 2024 Masters Tournament and highlight lessons to be learned from the tournament's leading contenders. He illustrates lessons and tips on the golf swing, short game, course management and mental game from:  Scottie Scheffler - The Value of Fundamentals Rory McIlroy - Freeing up the Mind Ludvig Åberg - Priorities in the Game Max Homa - Understanding Yourself and your Tendencies, and Jon Rahm - Attitudes for Success  Breed also discusses game improvement elements like:  How to achieve Consistency What does a Good Shot look like? "Running to Your Fear" Embracing Moments for Success Having the "Moneymaker" in your Mind Praticing under Pressure, and Renaming the Practice Facility for Success on the Range and on the Course.  This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Michael Breed with Lessons from The 88th Masters that will Improve Your Golf

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.  

Erik van Rooyen on His Approach to Successful Golf

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