Matt McKay (BS Kinesiology - Purdue University) is a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Golf Fitness Professional and CHEK Institute Golf Performance Specialist based at The PGA TOUR Golf Academy at The World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL.   He joins #OntheMark to help you to better physical shape for better golf-swings and improved performance. Matt addresses his 5 tenets for improving physical condition and well-being:  Gaining Self Awareness & Education  Improving Posture & Pelvis Positions Improving Pelvis Control & Core Stability Improving Footwork and Balance, and Improving Athleticism by Moving - Walking, Throwing, Jumping, etc   He also illustrates and describes (videos on YouTube) 3 Exercises that will lead to fulfillment of his 5 beliefs:   Glute Activation and the Bridge pose Knee to Full Plank exercise, and Single Leg Balancing   This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

How to Get Your Body into the Best Shape for Better Golf with Matt McKay

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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Jamie Greaves is a British Strength and Conditioning Coach and the Founder of JG Golf Fitness. He works with golfers of all ages and abilities, from Tour winners to beginners the game.  Jamie's training philosophy is that no matter a golfer's skill level, creative ways can be forged to a enhance their game, overall fitness and health. Jamie joins #OntheMark to help you find, and improve your "Top End" and "Cruising" Clubhead Speeds with the Driver. In so doing he discusses and demonstrates three easy "Med-ball" exercises to improve speed:  Single Arm Med-ball Push Half-Kneel Rotational Slam Rotate and Stop Med-ball Drill  He also shares his four steps to more speed:  No Ball Training Power Hitting into a Net Mindsets for Taking Speed to the Range On-course Radar Testing to convert Range Speed under pressure  Jamie also talks about various misconceptions to gaining speed and power, what factors correlate to an increase and speed and power, the value of purpose and intent in training, the mindset for power work, and replacing effort for speed. This podcast is also available as a vodcast - where you can watch how to do the exercises.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

Jamie Greaves with 4 Easy Steps to More Speed and Power off the Tee

Luke Kerr-Dineen is Golf Digest's "Play" Editor. In his role he oversees game improvement content across Golf Digest's multimedia platforms.  He has penned and created hundreds of articles and videos with the mission of helping golfers of all skill levels improve their games. Luke joins Mark Immelman on the #OntheMark podcast to discuss an article that he wrote after the 2024 Masters.  That article was essentially about 10 of his takeaways from The Masters Tournament.  Takeaways from watching the world's best prepare and play in aguably the most reconized tournament in professional golf:  Understanding the nature of progress Embracing a results mindset Finding different "feels" for the same thing Embracing the new school waggle Understanding head tilts and the effect of the eye-line on shot direction Looking for patterns and trends Making "good" bogeys and avoiding "brain dead" bogeys Adopting and aggressive and smart course management strategy Avoiding nerves changing the pre-shot process, and The truth abouve golf-swing slumps  This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Luke Kerr-Dineen with 10 Things to Improve Your Golf

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.    

How to Get Your Body into the Best Shape for Better Golf with Matt McKay

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