Golf Lessons from on a PGA TOUR Golf Bag with Mike Cromie

Golf Lessons from on a PGA TOUR Golf Bag with Mike Cromie

Author: Mark Immelman November 3, 2025 Duration: 51:51

Michael Cromie is a former NCAA Division I golfer at the University of Georgia.  After graduating from UGA, Mike played competitive golf for a short while, but pivoted away from the profession when PGA TOUR winner, Chris Kirk, hired him as a part-time caddy.   

After some quick success together Mike decided to become a full-time caddy for Kirk and the Georgia couple has been together for multiple seasons since.

In late 2025 Mike also worked for Scottie Scheffler when Scottie won the BMW Championship, and he joins #OntheMark to share lessons from Kirk and Scheffler.  Apart from insights as to how Scottie and Chris approach practice, course management, and mindset, Mike also talks about the following keys to better golf:

  • The Biggest Mistake he sees Amateurs make - Carry Distance vs Total Distance and Distance Control.
  • What PGA TOUR Professionals do well - Adapting to Variable Enviroments and Hitting the Ball Pin-high.
  • Intensity and Purpose behind Preparation
  • Trusting your Instincts
  • Speaking Success 
  • Managing Ego
  • Golf DNA and Understanding what you do Well
  • Short-Game Practice and Variety
  • Reading Greens and Putting, and
  • Pre-and-Post Round Routines, and Pre-Shot Routines.

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Mark Immelman brings a rare perspective to the On the Mark Golf Podcast, shaped by his own journey from college coach to broadcaster and instructor. Here, conversations go far beyond simple swing tips. Each episode feels like a deep dive into the ecosystem of elite golf, facilitated by Immelman’s genuine curiosity and deep knowledge. You’ll hear PGA TOUR players unpack the specific decisions behind crucial shots, while swing coaches break down the mechanics in accessible language. But the discussion doesn’t stop there. Caddies share their strategic roles, fitness experts explain the foundations of power, and mental coaches offer tools for the psychological game. This podcast, presented by the PGA TOUR, provides a comprehensive look at what it truly takes to excel, from equipment nuances to the unspoken pressures of competition. It’s that blend of technical insight and personal storytelling, gathered from the very best minds in the sport, that can genuinely change how you think about and play the game. Whether you're a seasoned player or a dedicated fan, these conversations offer a unique, inside-the-ropes education you won’t find anywhere else.
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