Smylie Kaufman is a golf professional and former winner on the PGA TOUR and the Korn Ferry Tour. After battling injury and a dip in form he has stepped away from competitive golf to become an on-course announcer and a golf analyst for NBC Sports and Golf Channel. Now one of the leading voices in golf, he joins #OntheMark to talk about his life in golf - from his days as a junior through to his rise up the PGA TOUR ranks to the Winner's Circle. As he takes us through his life in golf, Smylie shares many insights and lessons that are sure to help you understand the nature of golf, and get the most out of your game. Among other topics, he specifically addresses: Having a plan for improvement Commitment to the task and consistency of effort Building confidence Decision-making for the future in comparison to a short-term outlook Being true to your Golf DNA Expectation management Mindset and mental strength Dealing with criticism and social media Understanding yourself and your tendencies Breaking out of a bad cycle The psychology of golf goals Patience and developing that attitude and skill, and Temper and emotion and how to channel them for success. As Smylie weaves a fun and interesting story of his career and the lessons he has learned along the way, he references PGA TOUR stars like Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, and Rory McIlroy. He also talks about things that he watched Bryson DeChambeau do well en route to his US Open victory at Pinehurst #2. ______________________ STREAMING: On the Mark is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. ABOUT ON THE MARK: Mark’s knowledge, insight and experience have made him a sought-after mind on the PGA and European tours. Through his career, he has taught and/or consulted to various Major Champions, PGA Tour winners and global Tour professionals such as: Larry Mize, Loren Roberts, Louis Oosthuizen, Patton Kizzire, Trevor Immelman, Charl Schwartzel, Scott Brown, Andrew Georgiou and Rourke can der Spuy. His golf teaching experience and anecdotal storytelling broadcasting style makes him a popular host for golf outings. SOCIAL MEDIA - Follow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mark_immelman - Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_immelman/ - Follow Mark on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/markimmelman... - Follow On the Mark Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OntheMarkRadio WEBSITE: Read top-notch golf content from Mark at https://markimmelman.com ______________________ #golf #MarkImmelman #PGA #PGATour #juniorgolf #golfpro #golftip #golfcoach