logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2024
57m 15s

Joel Dahmen - His Life in Golf, Lessons ...

PGA TOUR
About this episode

Joel Dahman is a PGA TOUR winner and one of the most popular players in golf.   The Washington State native joins #OntheMark to talk with Mark Immelman about his life and his career in golf.

Joel shares stories and lessons learned during his journey from Junior Golf through College and the Mini Tours to the Korn Ferry Tour and eventually the PGA TOUR.

He talks about his keys to success, his personal battle with cancer and the mindset required to navigate those personal challenges to eventually win on the PGA TOUR.

Joel also talks about his friendship with caddy, Geno Bonnalie, and their foray into the entertainment industry as part of the Netflix series, Full Swing.

In this particularly candid interview, Joel takes you inside the ropes on the PGA TOUR while blending the human element of being a husband and a father while competing agains the world's best golfers.  He also talks about his game, his strengths, his weaknesses and how he is such an accurate iron player.  

He talks at length about the following game improvement and Iron-play success keys:

  • Dealing with nerves and setbacks
  • The Tiger Woods effect in the game
  • Sports Psychology and its place in golf
  • Keeping a healthy perspective through the ups and the downs
  • A Golfer's thought-life and how to react positively to it all
  • Keys to Iron-game Proximity success, incl. appropriate Launch Angles, and Target Selection
  • How to hit a fairway-finder, and 
  • Bogey Avoidance vs Birdie Production

This podcast is also available as a Vodcast on YouTube.  Search and Subscribe to Mark Immelman's YouTube Channel.

Up next
Yesterday
Get a Grip on Your Game with Alex Trujillo
<p>Alex Trujillo is the Director of Sales and Fitting for JumboMax Grips. Formerly, a PGA TOUR representative for FlightScope Golf, Alex is one of the best golf data analysts and advisors in the game, and he has parlayed his extensive ballistics and golfclub-performance knowledge ... Show More
48m 4s
Nov 18
Adrian Rietveld on Club-Fitting and Getting the Correct Equipment for Your Swing
<p>Adrian Rietveld is the Senior Manager for Global Tour Operations for TaylorMade Golf.  He is also the Equipment Specialist for PGA TOUR stars such as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Collin Morikawa.</p> <p>Adrian joins Mark Immelman to discuss how using th ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 11
Jon Tattersall Elaborates on 5 Golf Swing Moves Golfers Misunderstand
Jon Tattersall makes his second appearance on the #OntheMark podcast as he joins Mark Immelman to discuss some misunderstood moves and elements in a powerful, consistent golf-swing. Originally from Northwest England, Jon is a highly respected and decorated instructor who co-found ... Show More
54m 34s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2024
Jason Day Interview: Resilience, Owning His Game, Balancing Golf & Family
<p>On this episode of The Smylie Show, 13x PGA Tour winner Jason Day joins Smylie Kaufman as they discuss his remarkable golf journey, marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of excellence.</p> <p> </p> <p>- Jason's early life challenges, overcoming trauma, and his journey ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2024
Maverick McNealy: His First PGA TOUR Win + Hockey Training for Swing Speed
<p>The Smylie Show closes out 2025 by catching up with the final PGA TOUR winner of the season, Maverick McNealy. Mav talks to Smylie about his first win on TOUR at the RSM Classic, retooling his swing to recover from a major injury, and how his hockey background translates to in ... Show More
51m 21s
Feb 2025
THE BRYAN BROS: Trick Shots, Tour Wins, and YouTube Stardom
<p>From trick shots to PGA Tour dreams, this episode of The Smylie Show dives into the incredible journey of the Bryan Bros, Wesley and George, as they share their journey as both professional golfers and YouTube sensations. They recap their early days growing up in South Carolin ... Show More
1h 13m
Jul 2024
#90 24 SLICES Or 50 TACOS In 9 Holes?! (Feat. BobDoesSports)
<p>Robby Berger of Bob Does Sports joins The Makeshift Podcast as we talk about his historic hole in one, the background behind his most viral videos, building the perfect golf round, ranking the best golf course foods, the story behind BobDoesSports, and more!</p> <p>__________< ... Show More
42m 54s
Jun 2021
Collin Morikawa
This week on the Old Man and the Three, JJ and Tommy switch sports to golf by welcoming in one of the game's most exciting rising stars in Collin Morikawa. In this brutally honest and fun interview, Collin covers just about everything there is to cover on the course, including wh ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2025
Could Ludvig Aberg Be the Next World No. 1? + Rory McIlroy On PGA TOUR & LIV Golf Reunification
<p>Join Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on this episode of The Smylie Show, as they discuss Ludvig Åberg’s dramatic win at Torrey Pines, break down his multiple memorable shots from the tournament, and analyze what this victory means for his future on the PGA Tour. They also cov ... Show More
1h 44m
Nov 2024
Brentley Romine on the "Wild West of College Golf" + PGA TOUR/LIV GOLF deal reports
<p>In this episode, Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme discuss the current state of professional and amateur golf, beginning with reports that the PGA TOUR and LIV GOLF - via the PIF - are close to a deal that would bring the two leagues under the same umbrella. Brentley Romine joi ... Show More
1h 5m
Nov 2024
Michael Kim On Changes To PGA TOUR Cards & Tournaments
<p>PGA TOUR winner (and insightful follow on X) Michael Kim joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme on The Smylie Show as they dive into some big proposed changes to how many PGA TOUR cards are available, and the structure of many tournaments, for the 2026 season.</p> <p>We begin ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2025
Competitive Strategy Lessons from the LIV Golf and PGA Tour Merger
In June 2022, the first ever LIV Golf event teed off outside of London. Offering players larger prizes and more flexibility, LIV Golf aimed to disrupt the sport. In response, the PGA Tour suspended all players who participated in the LIV Golf event, escalating tensions between th ... Show More
27m 57s
Jan 2025
Another Georgia Bulldog On Top At Torrey Pines + How To Fix Pace of Play Problem
<p>Harris English shines at Torrey Pines with his fifth PGA Tour victory at the Farmers Insurance Open! Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme recap all the storylines coming out of La Jolla, from the illness that derailed rising star Ludvig Aberg after a hot start, to the ongoing pace ... Show More
59m 16s