Tom Stickney Shares Old School Feels for New School Swing Improvements
Tom Stickney is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and a Golf Digest Top 50 International Instructor.  He is a specialist in Biomechanics for Golf, Physiology, and 3d Motion Analysis, and has been a Director of Instruction for almost 30 years at clubs and resorts around the world. Tom is still sought after by leading players on various Professional Tours for help with their respective games. Stickney joins Mark Immelman to discuss golf instruction, game improvements and how a number of "Old School" swing ideas and feels are still relevant in today's game. As he and Mark draw parallels between golfers past and present, Tom introduces the following feels and thoughts: Golf Swing Connection by Jimmy Ballard The X-Factor by Jim McLean The "Magic' Right Elbow Move by Harvey Penick Swinging Barefoot by Sam Snead, and Rotating and Pivoting "Inside the Barrel" by Percy Boomer Tom also discusses the motivation for making swing changes, golf swing "Danger Zones" and how thinking like a kid when creating golf shots is a sure-fire eway to success. This podcast is also available for viewing on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.
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Dr. Izzy Justice on Finding a Calm, Focussed Mental State on the Golf Course
Almost 10 years after getting his Doctorate in Management, Dr. Izzy Justive pivoted towards Neuroscience with the advent of wireless EEG technology that allowed real-time access to brain while performing all kinds of tasks. Since then Izzy has observed 1000s of human performance activities resulting in the creation of a library of patent-pending Neurohacks that allow real-time quick 'cognitive performance boosters' by temporarily reducing distractions to allow high performance in critical moments on an off the golf course. He joins Mark Immelman to discuss his new book, "Your Brain Swings Every Club - Chasing 10Hz," and illustrate how your brain works, and how you can "neurohack" your way to a calm, focussed mind for effortless performance under pressure. Among many topics, Izzy highlights the following: How golf technique gains from improvements in technology are being eroded by over-stimulated, distracted brains How your brain works What is 10Hz, why it is important for peak performance, and how your brain activity spikes and lowers The Human nature to chase after cheap Dopamine hits Izzy's Red, Yellow and Green Scale to measure brain spikes Neurohacks, what they are and how they work, and A "10/10" Neurohack to calm your brain and your mind for improved performance. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman. Â
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"Fast" Eddie Fernandes on the Must-Do's for More Speed and Longer Drives
"Fast" Eddie Fernandes is an American Golf Professional as well as a Long Drive Professional. He is a 3X World Long Drive Champion, and now in his 50's is still one of fastest swingers of the golf club in the world. (His longest ball in competition is 480 yards.)Â Eddie has won over 50 professional Mini Tour events, 15+ Long Drive events and he made the PGA TOUR Champions Q-School finals in 2021 - he joins #OntheMark to show us exactly how he does it, and how you can drive the ball farther too. Eddie dives into the Mechanics and the Must-Do's for more speed: How to Create a Bigger "Runway" for Acceleration Footwork and its Value in Speed Creation Creating a Pivot that "Opens up the Body" Hand and Wrist Action for Speed Transfer Golf Swing Freedom and Swinging in Balance Center Contact and Understanding "Anticipitory Muscle Reaction" Equipment and Shafts for More Speed Generation Trajectory and Tee-Heights for Added Distance, and The Mindset for Success off the Tee. This podcast is also available as a Vodcast, and you can watch Eddie hit drives at his "cruising speed" of 190+mph. Search and subcribe to Mark Immelman. Â
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Dana Dahlquist Addresses Misunderstandings and Misconceptions in the Golf Swing
Dana Dahlquist is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and a Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Instructor. Recognized as one of the best on the Professional Golf, Dana's goal is to help players create swings that are functional and repeatable under pressure, not just swings that look good on camera on the driving range. Originally trained with a background in mechanics (MORAD specifically), his teaching has evolved to understand the forces players must apply to create the matchups needed in their swing. Dana also works with Bryson DeChambeau and joins #OntheMark to set up the US Open and help you get a better understanding of how to build a dynamically stable and repeatable golf swing. He takes a deep dive into technique as he discusses elements that a lot of golfers misundestand: Hitting Down in Contrast to Presenting Better Dynamic Loft for better Strikes and more Power How to effectively Make Changes for Consistency when embarking on Game Improvement Measures, and Managing Expectations and Setting Positive Timelines for Improvement. As he elaborates on these important topics Dana talks about Ben Hogan, Mac O'Grady, Lee Trevino and Bryson DeChambeau. He also talks about game improvement's "Heirarchy of Needs" and how hitting the shot that is needed is better than hitting a good shot - as he uses Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler as examples. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube. Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MarkImmelman
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Henri Johnson on FlightScope Golf and How to Use Launch Monitors Appropriately
Henri Johnson is the Inventor/Founder and CEO of FlightScope Golf. He has a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Electical and Electronics Engineering at The Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Henri began his career in the development of Radar and Sonar Systems for the SA Defense Force. Thereafter he parlayed that experience into a career in golf ball and golf-club performance measurement and FlightScope was born. Henri joins #OntheMark to talk about FlightScope and its array of products incl. Launch Monitors and the new FS I4 Rangefinder. As he does this Henri educates on game improvement by teaching about and explaining the following measurement and learning concepts: Ballistics - how the golf ball travels and what elements affect its performance, incl. Lift Forces, Air Density, Kinematic Viscosity, and Air Resistance. Understanding Launch Monitor Data and How to Properly apply the insight for more appropriate game improvement decisions. D-Plane Data and Understanding the information the Data Points offer. Golf Ball Launch Angles, Speeds, Spins and Descent Angles and their impact on Distance and Power. Maximizing Equipment and Golf Ball combinations for Optimum Speed and Carry Distance. Using the FS Launch Monitor for Productive Practice and Game Improvement, and The I4 Rangefinder and how its Smart-Gapping Technology and Real-time Environmental information can help you select the proper club for each shot. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman. Â
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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