Dr. Hunter Champion received his training in Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Johns Hopkins where he later directed the Bernard Laboratory for the Study of Cardiovascular Disease.  Thereafter he was recruited to the University of Pittsburgh to join the faculty of the Divisions of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine and the Cardiovascular Institute as an Associate Professor of Medicine where he directed Translational Research for the University of Pittsburgh Vascular Medicine Institute. He is a Heart Failure trained specialist and a Pulmonary Hypertension trained specialist and treats patients with hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm issues, and valvular disease.

Dr. Champion joins Mark Immelman on the #OntheMark podcast to introduce 5 lifestyle changes that are sure to lead to a healthier, happier existence - habits which will also set you on the path to better physical performance and, by extension, better golf.

Dr Champions elaborates on:

1. Healthy body movement
2. High quality sleep
3. Morning sunlight, fresh air and breathwork
4. The practice of gratitude, and
5. Healthier eating involving protein and green vegetables.

He also talks about the 'mind-body connection', alcohol consumption, managing stress, hydration, dietary supplements, meditation, hot and cold water therapy and grounding.

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Gary Christian (England) is a retired Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR professional golfer.  He is now a full time TV broadcaster who works for the Golf Channel and PGA TOUR LIVE.

Alongside Dr. Curt Ickes, Christian recently authored a golf instruction and game improvement book and he joins Mark Immelman to talk about the book and share insights and excerpts that will help your golf.

Amongst various instructional topics Gary elaborates on the following aspects of the mental game:

1. Dealing with the question - "Am I ready?"  Is my game in a place where it is reaady and prepared to deal with any challenge under pressure.
2. A golfer's secret weapon - A repeatable and productive pre-shot routine.
3. An important space in golr - That time between golf shots.
4. Making the most of practice and taking your golf game to the course, and
5. "Showtime" - Performing when it matters.

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Based at The Dye Preserve in Jupiter, FL., Jeff Leishman is a Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Instructor, and a coach to many leading players on the PGA TOUR and the LPGA.  Jeff is widely respected and known for his ability to lead players to status and success on the major professional Tours.

Leishman has over 20 year of coaching experience and he brings that knowledge and insight to the #OntheMark podcast as he discusses the development of golfers, including rising star Luke Clanton, and what the best practices are for elevating your game.

Jeff elaborates on various topics incl.:

• Advice for parents and kids on Objectivity and Perspective
• Game improvement elements such as - Practice vs Play, Technique vs Shotmaking, Long Game vs Short Game, Speed Training and Club-fitting.
• Game Evaluation and the value of Statistics and a Data-driven approach
• Goal-setting
• Managing Expectations and Playing under Pressure
• The Blurred Lines between the Mental and the Physical Games
• Embracing the ebbs and flows of Golf, and
• Wanting the Spotlight.

Jeff references leading players throughout his chat and this podcast is sure to hit home as it helps you to do the right things to improve your golf.  The podcast is also available on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Dr. Tyler Standifird is a Professor of Biomechanics in the Exercise Science Department at Utah Valley University (UVU).  One of the most informed minds in the field of Biomechanics, Ground Reaction Forces and Speed, Dr. Standifird focusses on force and motion capture data of various sports including weightlifting, running and golf.  His lab research has resulted in many years of golf data pertaining to force plate metrics and Trackman ball-flight data for swing velocity improvements. 

Tyler joins #OntheMark to share some of his research and findings to help you understand how velocity and speed are generated, and how you can improve your clubhead speed and power.  Topics of discussion include:

• His partnership with Superspeed and anecdotes from Padraig Harrington on how to create "Dynamic Motion" and clubhead speed.
• An in-depth explanation of Ground Reaction Forces (GRF) and how they can be exploited for extra power - Mass Shifts, Pressure Shifts, and the Timing and Amount of these events. 
• Grip Pressure and its influence on the Kinetic Chain, Hand-speed, Centripetal Acceleration and Clubhead Speed.
• Nutrition both on-course and off for enhanced performance, and 
• The new Superspeed App, how it works and what features and Speed Protocols it offers.

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Steve Yellin is an author and coach to many leading athletes including PGA TOUR and LPGA professionals.  A former tennis player, Steve founded and developed "The Fluid Motion Factor" - a program that teaches about the process in the mind that, when accessed, allows golfers to not only access their best swings, but to make any self-corrections in their swing, without conscious effort.

Steve joins Mark Immelman to discuss a concept related to Fluid Motion Factor - the Science of Silence.

He begins his explanation of the concept with an anecdote and a quote from Tiger Woods - a quote that basically proves the value of "mental silence."

In their discussion around the subject Yellin addresses the following:

• The Dynamics of Motion and how the quality of silence during the swing determines the outcome of the shot 
• How the Brain produces Motion
• The CEO of the Brain vs the "Magic Cerebellum"
• The Two Phases of Learning
• Mental Wholeness and Making a "Golf Smoothie" 
• The Flow of Intelligence between the Mind and the Body, and
• Muscle Memory and Motion

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Dr. Robert K. Winters is an internationally renowned Sports Psychologist, Author, and Speaker.  Dr. Winters has spent over 35 years investigating how one’s thoughts and attitudes affect one’s ability to perform to their optimal talent level.

Known by the athletes he coaches and mentors as the Confidence Doctor, Bob has had an immeasurable impact on athletes and golfers of all skill levels - helping each and every one of them to change their games by changing their minds.

Dr. Winters joins Mark Immelman to share how golfers can build a solid mindset for better performances.

He breaks down what a solid mindset entails, and how to achieve it, into:

• Being Single-minded
• Being Optimistic
• Letting Go and letting your best come out
• Having Intent and Being Intentional in practice and play
• Being Decisive, Determined and Driven.

Bob also talks about the value of keeping things simple, understanding priorities, the "flow-state", psychological hardiness, and learning how to "worry well" instead of catastrophizing.

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Rob Hogan is an Irish golf professional, coach and author.  He is also a 2-time Wolrd Speed Golf Champion - an achievement led him on a journey of discovery into how golf improvement and better scoring could be simplified.  Enter teacher "SpeedGolfRob" and his student "Marucci" - a golf improvement personality that has taken social media by storm.

Completely in character, Rob joins Mark Immelman to help golfers simplify their mindset, their approach to technique, and their approach to scoring lower while out on course.

Hogan, ever entertaining and passionate dives into the following concepts:

1. Unlocking your natural instinct and settling into your rhythm
2. Realizing how good you are and allowing your practice to come out under pressure
3. Reducing anxiety in golf and being "loosey goosey"
4. Making your swing match your body type
5. Imitating the correct model
6. Throwing a stone to swing more effectively
7. The Holy Grail position in the golf-swing
8. The argument for a neutral grip
9. A mind-set shift in how to deliver the club more effectively into impact
10. Trusting your implements and making the ball the target, and
11. How you can swing the club like a PGA TOUR Pro in 10 seconds!

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Patrick McDonald is the Golf Writer for CBSSports.com, a member of the CBS Sports First Cut Podcast crew, a writer and a blogger. 

One of the leading golf journalists in the game, Patrick joins Mark Immelman to revisit the 2024 PGA TOUR season, the year in global golf and highlight some of the most memorable people, moments and events. 

Patrick highlights Scottie Scheffler's banner, Player of the Year season and compares his achievements to the record books and to Tiger Woods. 

He and Mark also list and discuss their Most Memorable Shots, Events, Highlights, Disappointments and they give Performance grades to: Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka, Ludvig Aberg, Jon Rahm, Cam Smith and Bryson DeChambeau. 

In their back and forth chat they also talk about: Grayson Murray, Bob McIntyre, Max Homa, Nick Dunlap, Matthieu Pavon, and Hideki Matsuyama. They dive into events at the PGA Championship at Valhalla , The Olympics in Paris and The PLAYERS Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

They also address TOUR/LIV Merger, the 4 Major Championships - The Masters, The US Open, The PGA and The Open Championship, the Genesis Scottish Open, The Genesis LA Open, The President's Cup in Montreal Canada, and The upcoming Ryder Cup in New York

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Chris Finn is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Medical Professional, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach and a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional. He is also the Founder of Par4Success - a Golf Performance and Direct Pay Physical Therapy industry leader. He and his team work with golfers of all abilities and ages to swing faster, play better and hurt less.

Chris joins #OntheMark to talk about health, wellness, injury prevention, and habits for better golf, and MORE clubhead speed. In Part 2. of 2, Chris is joined by Kirk Coburn, a golfer in his 50's, who is a successful businessman who travels a lot for work.

Kirk had experienced a deteriotation in mobility and flexibility, a subsequent loss in form and consistency, and some lower back pain.  He resolved to connect with P4S to rediscover his best health and his best golf.

Kirk talks about how with an improvement in Hip Mobility reduced his lower back pain and how gym-work focussing on "Power Numbers" helped him improve clubhead speed (CHS) and overall golf-swing consistency.

Kirk and Chris also address: 

• Improving longevity in golf
• Goal-setting for the body and the game
• Building a body that supports your particular golf-swing

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Chris Finn is a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Medical Professional, Certified Precision Nutrition Coach and a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional.

He is also the Founder of Par4Success - a Golf Performance and Direct Pay Physical Therapy industry leader. He and his team work with golfers of all abilities and ages to swing faster, play better and hurt less. 

Chris joins #OntheMark to talk about health, wellness, injury prevention, and habits for better golf, and MORE clubhead speed.

In Part 1. of 2, Chris is joined by 62 year-old Brent Rebus from Ottawa, Canada. Brent is an elite golfer who played at the National Level.  Brent had experienced a slump in play and a loss in power and so he connected with P4S to rediscover his best golf.

Brent talks about how with an improvement in Hip Mobility and Rotational Ability he increased his CHS from 102mph average to 115mph:

They address:

1. The moment that spurred the action
2. The 4 key areas identified for improvement
3. The discipline and mindset required
4. The ease of working with a remote coach, and
5. Examples of exercises for mobility and speed gains.

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