Mike Granato and Shaun Webb Share the Truth about Good Golf-swings
Shaun Webb and Mike Granato are the founders of Athletic Motion Golf (AMG).  Vastly experinence and well respected, they have worked with golfers of all skill levels and abilities including PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, DP World (European) Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and LPGA professionals. Their pursuit of the real truth and the most efficient ways to swing a golf-club are relentless and they have spent countless hours measuring and researching elite golfers in 3D.  Mike and Shaun join #OntheMark to share 3D golf-swing insights from the best in the game that will help you tighten up your golf-swing, incl.: "Shallowing" the golf-club - how much is required and how to do it properly. "Shaft Lean" at impact - how much is actually required and how to do it correctly. Timing in the backswing - how much time should you take to adequately wind up. The Feel and Shape of a functional backswing. A proper Transition - how the arms/elbows lower in order to promote better timing, and Consistent, powerful Impact - the correct amount of body shift, pivot and arm-swing to time a powerful strike. They also illustrate their "Pass/Fail" Swing Drill that will show if your downswing delivery is in the correct spot. This podcast is worth watching on YouTube as Shaun demonstrates a number of golf-swing elements and moves. Search and Subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube to view.
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Dr. Joe LaCaze on How Rotex Motion Prepares You to Make Powerful Golf-Swings
Dr. Joe LaCaze is a former U.S. Navy Seal, a Chiropractor and a Specialist in Spinal Biomechanics. Since his retirement from the Navy, Joe's passion has been the study of the human body and a relentless pursuit of how to repair it when hurt, while also finding ways to make the body move more efficiently and powerfully. He invented ROTEXMotion in 2008 and since then has consulted to, and coached countless golfers including Long Drive Champions, Eddie Fernandes and Justin James. He joins #OntheMark to introduce the ROTEXMotion LAS system and illustrate exercises that can help strengthen you while improving mobility and flexibilty. He demonstrates the following exercises and addresses various physical well-being concepts: Loaded Rotation Training Strengthening vs Stretching Muscles Nervous System Training The Psoas Muscle and the Hip Flexors and their importance in Golf-swings, and 3 LAS System Exercises to Power Up your Golf-swing. Dr. LaCaze has also offered a discount code - LaCazeLASCombo20 - for 20% off your purchase of at ROTEXMotion LAS system. This podcast is also available for viewing on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman to watch and learn.
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Getting to Grips with the Yips with Dr. Noel Rousseau and Trevor Jones
Dr. Noel Rousseau and Trevor Jones have combined forces to form a partnership whose sole focus is to help you beat the Yips. Both Trevor and Noel are PGA Golf Professionals and they bring their coaching/teaching insight and their extensive research into the Yips to the #OntheMark show. Suffering from the Yips is an awful malady and shockingly about 50% of the world's golfing population suffer from, or have suffered from the Yips. Hence the urgency in Trevor and Noel's work and they share tips, tricks and thoughts to help you back to golf freedom. They discuss: The Yips - What, How and Why? The fact that having the Yips is no longer a death penalty for golfers Solving the problem with more than just technical solutions Neuroscientific influences in the Yips The differences between the Yips in Putting and Chipping Contrasting and dealing with Type 1 and Type 2 Yips FOPO - Fear of Other People's Opinions Exposure Therapy for success, and Diffusion exercises and skills to compose the mind. Trevor also highlights the two ways a golfer will deal with the yips - the B.A.D. Way (Blind Spots, Avoidance and Distraction) and the A.C.E. Way (Acknowledge, Compose and Engage). This podcast is also available for viewing on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
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Randy Smith Elaborates on the Importance of Good Fundamentals for Consistent Golf
Randy Smith is a PGA Golf Professional and a member of the PGA of America's Hall of Fame. He is the all-time leading PGA of America National Award winner, with 18 awards including the 1996 PGA of America Professional of the Year. Currently the Royal Oaks CC (Dallas) Golf Professional Emeritus and the Director of Instruction, Randy still gives lessons to golfers of all skill levels. His most notable student being World #1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler. Randy joins #OntheMark (for a second time) to share his wisdom and insight on the game of golf. In this episode he shares how Scottie Scheffler approaches the game and how the Fundamentals of Golf set the table for consistent performances. Randy elaborates on a number of game improvement concepts including: Taking ownership of what you do Dealing with student's emotions Sticking to the task at hand and not getting waylaid by other information The fundamentals of golf - Grip, Alignment and Posture - and their importance Control of the clubface and understanding the influence of the "bottom hand" The 3 "Entry Points" into the golf-ball, and Swinging the weight of the clubhead. He also shares nuggets on how Scottie Scheffler plays incl.: How Scottie managed his technique while growing up and undergoing growth spurts Scottie's focus on the grip and the clubface How Scottie manages the golf-course and his decision-making, and Scottie's balance and foot work. This podcast is a treasure trove of a lifelong experience in golf and is sure to help you unlock simple ways to improve your game. It is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
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Bernie Najar on Speed, Power and Finesse for Better Golf
Bernie Najar is a PGA of America Golf Professional and the Director of Instruction at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland, USA. Recognized as one of Golf Digest's Top 50 Teachers, and Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers, Bernie works with students of all ages and skill levels. He is perhaps best known for being the coach to World Long Drive Champion, Kyle Berkshire. Bernie joins #OntheMark to share some insights from his experiences and his latest book: "Speed Power Finesse - How to Play the Three Games of Golf." Bernie highlights many game improvement lessons including: Is it possible for a player of any age or skill level to pick up more clubhead speed and distance? The most important question - What does your game look like? Analysing swing videos properly The definitions of Speed, Power and Finesse and how to practice each element appropriately, and 4 Myths that could be ruining your game. Bernie also shares nuggets from Kyle Berkshire's powerful golf-swing, as he takes you on a deep dive to incorporate both power and finesse into your game. Watch this podcast as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
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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