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.

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Trying to catch up? New to the Train? Want a refresher of the month prior? Monthly recaps is for you! The Par Train editor extraordinaire, Brett, hops aboard the mic and picks his favorite 5-7 minute clip of every episode from May.

Episodes from May:

#468 - Why the World's Best Golf Courses Feel Different with Architect Bill Coore (Part 2)

#470 - Is the PGA Championship the Worst Major? (PGA Championship Preview/Replay Rate)

#471 - What Aaron Rai Understands About Golf That Most Amateurs Don't (2026 PGA Championship Recap)

#472 - The Greenskeeper (With The Craziest Swing in Golf) Who Learned to Ignore Everything Modern Golf Teaches

#473 - The Most Underrated Way to Improve Your Golf Game (Hint: Probably the last thing you want to do)

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We hope this episode helps you #EnjoyTheRide!

Wyndham Clark wins his second U.S. Open Championship, but what does this mean for you and your game? Can you learn how to harness the art of competition and learn how to fight when the round gets tough? What is confidence vs. what is resilience? Is the chase of confidence hurting us long-term? What about a me against the world mentality? If you want to learn how to get your best out of the round when it seems everything is going wrong, this episode is for you.

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT GPS AND SCORING

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.

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