#479: Find A Way with NFL Legend Merril Hoge
From The Par Train | Get Off the Struggle Bus by The Par Train - A Mental Golf Show
June 28, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 479
About this episode
Merril Hoge shares his inspiring journey of resilience and mindset, emphasizing the importance of finding a way through life's challenges.
If you think golf is hard, wait until you hear Merrill Hoge's story. The former NFL running back has overcome nearly every obstacle imaginable—career-ending injuries, cancer, open-heart surgery, and more—all while living by one simple mantra: Find A Way. This conversation isn't about football. It's about resilience, perspective, and the mindset every golfer needs when things don't go according to plan. FINALLY GET BETTER. THE BEST GOLF TRAINING EV'S EVER USED 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 https://www.thestacksystem.com/pages/thepartrain and enter the code TRAIN for 10% off. WALK BETTER. SWING BETTER. Your connection to the ground starts with your shoes. True Linkswear combines incredible comfort with the stability and traction you need to swing your best. Head to truelinkswear.com and use code TRAIN20 for 20% off. If you like the podcast, you'll love our YouTube. Hop aboard the channel here today ! Join our weekly Train of Thought newsletter to keep your game on track and get first access to merch drops! As always…
People in this episode
Host: The Par Train
Guest: Merril Hoge
Topics covered
- resilience
- mindset
- golf improvement
- overcoming obstacles
- NFL
- personal story
Keywords
- golf
- resilience
- Merril Hoge
- NFL
- mindset
- overcoming obstacles
- personal growth
Sponsors
The Stack System, True Linkswear
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