The Par Train | Get Off the Struggle Bus

What happens when you stop trying so hard to play great golf? Leo Herrera III (aka The Connected Golfer) joins The Par Train to unpack why he walked away from Division I golf, how he won a USGA championship just two weeks later, and what his karate black belt taught him about swinging freely without tension. Discover how to stop steering your shots, commit fully to your target, and build a pre-shot routine that helps you get out of your own way when it matters most.

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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 October.

Episodes from October: 

Episode 500 - World No. 7 Chris Gotterup:  The Mindset Behind His Meteoric Rise (that you can copy)

Episode 502 - 500 Episodes Later - The 6 Cheat Codes Every Golfer Desperately Needs

Episode 503 - PGA Tour Legend Hunter Mahan - The Driving Secretes Tiger Woods Wanted to Know

Episode 504 - Hally Leadbetter - From Struggling to Break 85 to a Full D1 Scholarship in 4 Years

FALL GEAR ALERT

The most versatile, soft and stylish gear in the game that Ev and Cerm where every single day -- Rhoback new polos, lightweight shorts, hoodies and more are now available. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 20% off before their best stuff sells out!

We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide!

Bringing this episode back every October to honor the end of baseball season, and one of Ev's favorite interviews in 10 years. What does it take to deliver when the entire world is watching and everything is on the line? World Series MVP David Freese joins The Par Train to unpack the mindset behind one of the most legendary performances in baseball history, what pressure really feels like, and the mental lessons every golfer can take from the biggest moments in sports. Whether you’re standing at the plate in Game 6 of the World Series or over a 4-foot putt to break 80, this episode might just change how you think about pressure forever. 

GAME DAY GOLF GEAR

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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. 

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts, designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, a workout, range sesh, or whatever is important to you.

This month's LFG series is going to change how you think and deal with expectations.

Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes:

#342 - Dr. Bob Rotella

#144 - Cal Shapiro

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What does it take to go from struggling to break 85 to earning a full D1 golf scholarship in just four years? Hally Leadbetter shares the mindset shifts that transformed her game, why she ultimately walked away from the scholarship she fought so hard to earn, and what every golfer can learn about getting better fast. From the pressure of being David Leadbetter’s daughter to learning when to say no, this episode might just change how you define success, both on and off the course.

GAME DAY GOLF GEAR

Rhoback Activewear doesn’t just slap your favorite college logos on a random polo or hoodie. They custom-design each piece to make your favorite college team gear come to life like no one else. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out!

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. 

What does it take to drive the ball so well that Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh want to study YOUR swing? Six-time PGA Tour winner and former World No. 4 Hunter Mahan joins Ev and Cerm to reveal the secrets to hitting your driver longer and straighter, the biggest mistakes amateurs make on the range, and why trying to get better might actually be making you worse. From what he learned playing alongside Tiger Woods to the mental discipline that separates good golfers from great ones, this episode is packed with breakthroughs that could change the way you practice, think, and play forever.

GAME DAY GOLF GEAR

Rhoback Activewear doesn’t just slap your favorite college logos on a random polo or hoodie. They custom-design each piece to make your favorite college team gear come to life like no one else. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out!

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. 

After 10 years and 500 episodes, Ev and Cerm combed through a decade of conversations, insights, and unforgettable moments to each bring their 3 favorite lessons that could change the way you think, play, and perform on the golf course. These are the 6 lessons that stuck with them the most and could change your golf game forever. Whether this is your first ride on the Train or your 500th, this might just be the most impactful episode yet.

GAME DAY GOLF GEAR

Rhoback Activewear doesn’t just slap your favorite college logos on a random polo or hoodie. They custom-design each piece to make your favorite college team gear come to life like no one else. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out!

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. 

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 September.

Episodes from September: 

#494 - Coaching Calls - The Mini Breakthroughs Going from a 5 to a 1

#496 - LIVE on Course - Playing with Your C Game

#497 - The Future of the PGA Tour:  Tour Championship Match Play, Presidents Cup vs. Ryder Cup & the Biggest Takeaways of 2026

#498 - We Played With Two Plus Handicaps.  Here's What They Do That You Don't. 

FALL GEAR ALERT

The most versatile, soft and stylish gear in the game that Ev and Cerm where every single day -- Rhoback new polos, lightweight shorts, hoodies and more are now available. Tap this link https://bit.ly/3myURyP for 20% off before their best stuff sells out!

We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide!

In just a few years, Chris Gotterup has gone from relative unknown to World No. 7 and one of the fastest-rising stars on the PGA Tour. He hops aboard The Par Train to break down the mindset behind the rise: how he handles pressure, builds confidence, responds when things go wrong, and thinks differently when he’s trying to win on Sunday at his first major, first win on Tour and first President's Cup coming off of his incredible 3-1-0 debut performance. If you're looking to get back to basics and simplify things in your own game, this episode is for you.

GAME DAY GOLF GEAR

Rhoback Activewear doesn’t just slap your favorite college logos on a random polo or hoodie. They custom-design each piece to make your favorite college team gear come to life like no one else. Tap this link for 20% off before they sell out!

GET OFF THE STRUGGLE BUS
Sick of not getting better? Changed your swing a million times? Itching for an actual plan instead of trying something new every single round? Ev is a certified mental coach with mental golf type, a personality focused system, where you get a plan based on how you’re wired, no one else. Tap this link to see if you’d qualify for Ev’s mental 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. 

Welcome aboard the LFG Series. A monthly short-form series compiling the best soundbites from our most popular podcasts, designed to get you in the right mindset on your way to your next round, a workout, range sesh, or whatever is important to you.

This month's LFG series is going to reset your frustration and help you fall in love with the game again.

Like what you hear in this LFG episode? Soundbites are pulled from the following episodes:

205 - Make Par Not War - John Ashworth

206 - Break 70 and Rediscover the Love of the Game - Roger Sali

122 - Why Golf is My Religion - Matt Ginella

78 - The Mental Game - Erik Anders Lang

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