#473: The Most Underrated Way to Improve Your Golf Game (Hint: Probably the last thing you want to do)
From The Par Train | Get Off the Struggle Bus by The Par Train - A Mental Golf Show
May 31, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 473
About this episode
Jay McBride joins the show to discuss the importance of competition and returning to golf fundamentals to improve your game.
This week, Cerm's former college teammate and current +2 handicap Jay McBride hops aboard the train to share why he's getting back into competitive golf after years away from the tournament scene. Whether you're thinking about joining a men's league, playing in your club championship, entering your first tournament, or simply challenging yourself more often, this episode is for you. We dive into the importance of competition, why most golfers stop improving, and how getting back to the basics, starting with setup and fundamentals, can unlock better golf without reinventing your swing. If you've been looking for a sign to challenge yourself again, this might be it. Best GPS and Scorecard App Holding Ev Accountable Download the Grint app here , follow Evan Singer, and get updates on Ev's round live. Ev's used the app for years but is now focused on using the advanced stats to figure out what parts of his game need to improve the most. BEST WEDGE PRACTICE EV HAS EVER HAD Want to stop obsessing over swing positions and instead improve your sequencing, raise your cruising speed so you can hit the ball longer by swinging lighter? Dial in your wedges and putting? Go to…
People in this episode
Guest: Jay McBride
Topics covered
- competitive golf
- golf fundamentals
- improving golf game
- golf tournaments
- golf leagues
Keywords
- golf improvement
- competition
- golf fundamentals
- tournament golf
- golf leagues
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