On the Mark Golf Podcast

In this episode of On the Mark, host Mark Immelman sits down with PGA TOUR winner Chris Gotterup to go inside the ropes—covering the real nuts and bolts behind elite performance: power, feel vs. technical thoughts, practice drills, putting improvement, and handling pressure when it matters most. 
Chris shares what was happening in his mind and body during his playoff win at TPC Scottsdale, how he trains for speed without getting “too technical” in tournament weeks, and why communication with his caddie is one of the biggest keys to performing under the gun.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover: 
What playoff pressure actually feels like—and how Chris handles it in real time
How Chris thinks about power (and the setup tweaks he uses when he wants more distance)
Why he avoids technical thoughts during tournament weeks (and saves them for offseason work)
The “guardrails” approach: shaping shots without over-complicating your swing
Training aids he uses (band, wrist device, HackMotion) and why they help
Course management for different venues—Augusta vs. Harbour Town (and why mini driver matters)
Putting improvement: start-line work, 3-putt avoidance, and speed training with Tim Yelverton
Mental game under chaos (Waste Management), plus a playoff mindset: play to win
Chris’s favorite win breakdown—and what each victory taught him
Key Themes:
 Pressure Is Normal—It Means You Care Chris is clear: nerves show up at the highest level, and that’s part of competing.
Feel First (Tournament Week), Technique Later (Offseason) He’ll work on mechanics away from competition, but once the tournament starts, he commits to what he brought that week.
“Guardrails” Beat Constant Overhauls He stays inside a preferred shot pattern—then adjusts toward neutral when needed, rather than rebuilding mid-week.
Communication Is a Performance Tool When things get loud or fast, Chris slows down by communicating clearly with his caddie about target, shape, and intent. 
 Episode Takeaways
➡ Power is useful—but it’s only valuable if the next shot backs it up.
 ➡ Feel-driven golf gets more reliable when you keep your swing inside simple “guardrails.”
 ➡ Putting improves when you start with start-line, then build speed control and accountability.
 ➡ Under pressure, slow down by communicating clearly—target, shape, and intent.
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Nick Biondi is a PGA Member and the Director of Golf Instruction at Radley Run Country Club in West Chester, PA. One of the most respected golf instructors in the country, Nick has over 20 years of elite teaching experience.  His quality instruction has helped him build a reputation for transforming golfers through a science-backed and data-driven approach. 
Nick joins #OntheMark to illustrate some game improvement insights from his new book, "Making the Turn.":
This podcast features golf tips and nuggets that will help you improve your Scoring Shots:
Deciding who you want to be in golf
Putting and Checkpoints for a consistent, repeatable and productive Putting Stroke
Being Reactive vs. Over-thinking
Chipping and Pitching insights incl. Data for success
3 Different Styles for Pitching, and
Setup and Posture keys for consistent Strikes and Spin Control.
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Tyler Coonts is one of the leading young instructors in the game, and most certainly a leading "Online" golf instructor via Skillest.  Based in Las Vegas and mentored by George Gankas and Jeff Smith, Tyler preaches "Rotation" but joins the #OntheMark podcast to talk about Shallowing the Golf Club and how to do it correctly.
He talks about the following topics pertaining to the downswing and how the club should move:
What is Shallowing the Club
How does the Club Shallow
What needs to Happen for the Club to Shallow
What is the Correct Amount of Shallowing
Playing Above, and Below the "Plane"
Backswing vs Impact Work and Focus
Overtake Rate and "Flipping" and
Rotation and the Appropriate Side Tilts for success.
Tyler also illustrates how great ball-strikers shallow the club in the downswing.  Champions like:  Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Viktor Hovland.
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A Golf professional, NCAA Collegiate Coach, Author and Entrepreneur, Edgar Evans Jr. picked up golf at age 11 and never looked back. As the current Head Golf Coach at Morehouse College, he dedicates himself to building up men, winning championships, and leveraging his connections to provide world-class facilities for his teams.
He joins Mark Immelman to recap the 2026 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia and share lessons from the competitors, and their play, that can help you play your best golf when it matters.
Edgar addresses the following game improvement elements as demonstrated by the world's best golfers:
Patience in challenging circumstances
Playing with and against better Competition for development's sakes
Keeping a healthy Perspective on golf and results
Productive Preparation and Practice
Course Management, Process Control and Playing to your Strengths
Self Belief and maintaining confidence when things don't go your way, and
Handling Pressure and Fear with Poise.
Edgar uses examples and anecdotes from Masters Champions Rory McIlroy, Jack Nicklaus, Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer andScottie Scheffler as he revisits his time at The Masters with his Morehouse College Men's Golf Team.
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Seth Pepper is a former #1 Ranked Swimmer in the World, a USA National Champion and an American Record Holder. 
With his swimming career behind him, Seth is now a Motivational and Keynote Speaker, and a Performance Coach.  He works with athletes of all sporting codes, including golfers to "Unlimit Their Potential."  He joins #OntheMark to help you to think like a pro as he dives into elements of Kobe Bryant's "Mamba Mentality."
Seth maps out stories and anecdotes into a simple, applied performance playbook that translates cleanly to golf and high-pressure execution:
The Kobe Archetype — A student of the game. Unconditional love from his family whether he scored he succeeded or failed, and how that freed Kob to fail and grow.
Internal Drive — Bryant's “kill list” as personal motivation, and how the responsibility for obsession always lives with the athlete.
The Mamba Mentality as a tool — How to create a performance persona. And the dsicipline of studying acting and characters to access different mind states on demand. 
Seeking Separation and the Continuous Accumulation of Advantages — “Just keep getting better.” The compound effect of incremental gains over time. Kobe’s philosophy wasn't about a single "big break"; it was about the relentless accumulation of small advantages that eventually make him untouchable. 
Deliberate Practice — A trait that Kobe and Tiger Woods shared. The art of living by “Don’t get Bored with the Bbasics.” 
The Reset Weapon — Accepting the moment on its own terms to return to flow and presence.  Kobe's process for getting into The Flow State / The Zone.
Prepare like a Scientist, Perform like an Artist — Separating analysis from execution. Playing with joy.
Love and Greatness — At the highest level it is not about trophies, money, or fame.  It is about honing your craft and studying what you love.
This is Seth Pepper's second appearance on the #OntheMark podcast and just like the first time, he delves into his extensive experience and research to help you to perform at your best under pressure.
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