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Two golfers trade stories and sharpen ideas with Jay Delsing, from UCLA glory and Q-School grit to equipment’s impact on strategy, classic courses, and what makes golf a true merit test. Respect, authenticity, and good shots under pressure carry the day.

• UCLA superteam lineup and competitive culture
• Q-School format, mental fatigue and rookie-year lessons
• Golf as meritocracy and the reality of cuts and pay
• Arnold Palmer’s etiquette lesson and leadership
• Why golf unites strangers better than other sports
• Persimmon and balata versus modern drivers and balls
• Rollback debates, V-grooves, bifurcation for elite play
• Protecting classic architecture from modern distance
• Shotmaking, feel, and the lost art from the rough
• Jay’s radio show format and storytelling focus

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We explore how an LPGA winner turned performance coach builds elite mental skills through attention, breath, and state. Sandra Gal shares tools to stop overthinking, train presence, and let go of outcomes while playing with more freedom and joy.

• update on Justin’s new base at Hidden Castle Golf Club
• Sandra’s path from Germany to LPGA champion
• discipline versus talent and finding balance
• college breakthrough and early mindset habits
• why overthinking derails and how to return to the body
• surrendering outcomes and focusing on process
• meditation, breath work, and heart coherence
• quiet eye research and practical gaze control
• reframing bad thoughts under pressure
• visualization, manifestation, and shot planning
• slumps, resilience, and redefining success
• Sandra’s coaching offers, community, and retreat

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We sit down with Carl Pettersson to unpack a self-taught swing, a calm competitive mind, and what truly sustains a long PGA Tour career. From on-course practice to a coming Champions Tour run, he shares clear, practical lessons for players who want to score.

• multi-sport roots leading to golf specialization
• move to the U.S. and growth through junior competition
• self-taught swing built on feel and observation
• confidence as the engine of consistency and scoring
• practicing on the course to master trajectories
• old-school approach versus stats and tech
• driving and ball striking as keys to longevity
• equipment setup for shaft lean and launch needs
• distance debate and tee height perspectives
• injuries, hip surgeries, and loss of form
• plan for Korn Ferry reps before Champions Tour
• family life on the road and PGA Tour childcare
• Tuesday games, camaraderie, and keeping it fun
• blunt advice for aspiring tour players on scoring

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We sit down with Viktor Hovland to unpack how an engineering mindset, smart coaching, and targeted practice turned weaknesses into strengths while keeping faith through slumps. From Norway’s ranges to PGA wins, he explains root-cause problem solving, short game breakthroughs, and gear choices that stick.

• Norway’s golf culture and his early start
• Pushing boundaries without claiming flag-bearer status
• Engineering lens for swing mechanics and feedback
• Influences from Kelvin Miyahira, Joe Mayo, and Grant Waite
• Short game rebuild using spin loft and low point control
• Coaching elite players with fast, cause-based fixes
• Personalizing strokes gained and picking the right “fruit”
• Confidence, belief, and early PGA Tour wins
• Major championship fit and mindset for the next step
• Performing through slumps with objective measurement
• Equipment philosophy, shaft story, and ball selection
• Season prep with data validation and growing confidence

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We trace Georges’ path from France to China and unpack how a clear system—not a one-size method—helps juniors and adults build reliable contact, usable power, and predictable ball flight. We challenge common myths about Stack and Tilt and show how thinking golfers score lower.

• defining turn, tilt, and extend before touching a club
• controlling low point to build solid contact
• creating enough speed to play, not chase max distance
• building predictable ball flight through face and path
• why Stack and Tilt is a system, not a model
• coaching juniors to think and enjoy lessons
• differences between range competence and scoring skill
• books that matter: Hogan and The Golfing Machine
• golf’s growth and limits within China’s exclusive scene
• social media as a window into real lessons

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We challenge the myth that more greens alone lowers scores and show how wedge control and impact-focused coaching change a golfer’s ceiling. Mike shares a short game test, a simple wedge matrix, and a speed move that adds real yardage without chasing positions.

• Mike’s journey from player to coach and key mentors
• Fixing root causes using steep and shallow components
• Why ball flight and communication beat perfect positions
• The Howard Twitty wedge matrix and scoring lessons
• A short game test that sets a real baseline
• Building one partial wedge swing for known yardages
• Pronation and wrist action for faster clubhead speed
• Practicing what affects score, not what flatters ego

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Two Oklahoma State golfers reflect on a Walker Cup win, wedge-first strategy, and the mental habits that turn off days into solid scores. We share our recruiting paths, daily routine at Carsten Creek, and why multi-sport childhoods beat early specialization.

• why wedges and distance control decide college events
• one-way misses and fat-side targets to lower risk
• how to practice 130–80 yards for real scoring gains
• alternate shot strategy built on patience and par pressure
• using humor to reset after mistakes under pressure
• mental game habits for staying present and composed
• recruiting choices and why OSU’s setup accelerates growth
• multi-sport roots to avoid burnout and build coordination

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We unpack how John Erickson decoded Ben Hogan’s real mechanics and turned them into a trainable system that manages shaft pressure, not poses. The talk gets practical with drills, gear choices, and practice habits that produce penetrating flight and stable clubface control.

• early wrist set to remove transition pressure
• tripping the shaft to the 4:30 line
• frozen right elbow and low‑left exit
• delayed torso rotation to hold shaft flex
• corkscrew backswing and free ride down drills
• explosion into finish for faster left shoulder
• under‑plane early, up to plane late concept
• flatter lie angles and heavier heads for stability
• practice minimalism: drills over buckets
• biasing misses short‑right for scoring
• ABS framework vs Hogan‑specific modules
• student progress: mid‑ and long‑iron gains

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John Erickson, father of Advanced Ball Striking, reveals how he cracked the Hogan code by examining the science behind Ben Hogan's legendary ball striking technique.

• Heavy club heads (around 16 ounces compared to modern 10-11 ounce drivers) helped Hogan generate power through body rotation rather than arm speed
• Flat lie angles (6-8 degrees flatter than standard) provided greater accuracy by reducing the possibility of left misses
• "Tripping the shaft" at transition creates the distinctive flattening move that allowed Hogan to approach the ball from inside
• Weight remains on the right foot longer than commonly taught, with a powerful push-off similar to a baseball pitcher
• Hogan stayed "closed" much longer in the downswing, maintaining shoulder and hip alignment until deeper in the downswing
• The distinction between a "hitter's release" (maintaining shaft flex through impact) versus a "swinger's release" (timing the straightening of the shaft)
• Cupped wrist at the top opens the clubface, allowing aggressive rotation through impact without fear of hooking
• Proper sequencing involves lateral movement first, then rotation, contrary to modern teaching about early hip rotation

For more information or to learn the Hogan modules, visit advancedballstriking.com or join the forum at forum.advancedballstriking.com.

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We welcome USA Walker Cup Captain Nathan Smith to discuss the upcoming matches at Cypress Point Club, the first time this iconic course has hosted the event since 1981 and will be televised for the public to see its splendor.

• Nathan Smith brings his perspective as a four-time US Mid-Amateur champion who has played in four Masters
• Cypress Point's Alister MacKenzie design philosophy offers "an easy birdie or a hard-fought bogey" on every hole
• The course demands strategic precision with properly played angles rather than just power
• Each section of the course presents different challenges—forest holes (1-6), dune holes (7-12), and the iconic ocean holes (13-18)
• The 16th hole requires a 230-yard carry over the Pacific Ocean and is considered by many to be the greatest par 3 in golf
• The dune sand at Cypress is particularly penal with a "90% chance you're not going to be able to advance it very far"
• Match play format perfectly suits the course design with constant risk-reward decisions where "no lead is going to be safe"
• The 13th green exemplifies MacKenzie's genius with a design that "plays like six small greens" despite its modest size
• Morning fog potentially giving way to afternoon wind can completely transform how the course plays within hours

Tune in to Golf Channel this weekend to witness this spectacular venue and see the world's best amateur golfers compete in the 50th Walker Cup.

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Bernie Najar, PGA Director of Instruction at Caves Valley Golf Club and coach to World Long Drive Champion Kyle Berkshire, shares his individualized approach to golf instruction that respects each player's unique physical capabilities and natural swing tendencies.

• Working with Kyle Berkshire since age 10, respecting his strong grip and upright swing rather than forcing conventional changes
• Focusing on player assessment before making swing changes to ensure physical capability
• Learning from mentors including Wayne DeFrancesco, Mac O'Grady, Jim Hardy, and Mike Adams
• Understanding the body-swing connection through physical screening
• Increasing personal clubhead speed from 96 mph to 120 mph in his 50s through targeted training
• Viewing golf as three distinct games: power, speed, and finesse
• Creating simple home practice drills that require minimal equipment
• Developing distance control through measured "leapfrog" drills
• The importance of helping students trust the learning process

Find Bernie's new book "Speed, Power, and Finesse" on Amazon and connect with him at bernienajjar.com or @BernieNajarGolf on social media.

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Riley Andrews, owner of Elite Golf Schools, explains his approach to teaching golf as a highly individualized process rather than forcing students into a predetermined method.

• Understanding that different PGA Tour players have vastly different swings but achieve similar results
• Teaching based on three "global laws": Woo-Woo (rhythm/tensegrity), Spirals (myofascial lines), and Geometry (club relationships)
• Using fascia and spiral lines to generate effortless power rather than muscle-based movements
• Focusing on ribcage rotation rather than hip rotation as the primary engine of the golf swing
• Recognizing that students need different amounts of information based on their learning style
• Viewing coaching as service where the student's needs come before the coach's ego
• Developing each player's unique "fingerprint" while improving functional movement
• Creating a proximal-to-distal mapping where body rotation leads club movement
• Understanding that all elite players shallow the club but through different methods
• Differentiating between passive release (angular force) and active release (alpha force)

Find Riley Andrews on Instagram and YouTube at @EliteGolfSchools or visit elitegolfofcolorado.com to learn about his golf schools, virtual lessons, and new X Factor Golf online academy.
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Swedish golf coach Petter Tarbe shares his groundbreaking approach called "Forgotten Master Moves" which focuses on rediscovering the efficient swing techniques used by golf legends from the 1940s-1960s. His research reveals that focusing on club intentions rather than body mechanics creates more powerful, injury-free golf swings that feel natural and require less effort.

• Moving from positional training to intention-based motion
• Understanding the key difference between base level and master level golf
• Using perceived power in the club to create a "whipping" downswing
• Keeping a straighter spine angle to prevent injury and create more reaction
• Learning how elite players throughout history have separated feel from reality
• Discovering how proper intentions create forces that automatically produce the correct body movements
• Creating simpler, more effective swings that can perform under pressure

Check out Petter's work at www.forgottenmastermoves.com or search "Forgotten Master Moves" on YouTube for more information.

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Karl Morris, a performance coach based in the UK and host of the Mind Caddy podcast, shares insights on developing effective golf mindsets and transferring range skills to the course. He explains how separating training and playing mindsets can help golfers access their true abilities during competition.

• Two distinct mindsets needed: training (skill development) and playing (skill access)
• Five potential "one-points" of attention: target, ball flight, golf club, body, or something unrelated
• The red dot technique - placing a colored dot on clubface to improve awareness and impact control
• Becoming comfortable with variability and using errors as learning feedback
• Explaining shots with facts (dot was late) rather than opinions (I'm terrible)
• Categorizing shots as ones (good), twos (good enough), and threes (poor shots)
• Pre-allocating a certain number of poor shots before playing to reduce emotional reactions
• Ryan Fonk's breakthrough from shifting from avoiding mistakes to pursuing good shots
• The power of possibility thinking: "Is it possible this next shot could be a good one?"
• Simplicity often trumps complexity in effective golf performance

Find Karl Morris at TheMindFactor.com and download the Mind Caddy app for personalized coaching, including the new AI version that provides customized guidance based on Carl's expertise.

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We dive deep into the subconscious barriers keeping you from reaching your golf potential. Paul Salter, performance coach and hypnotherapist, reveals how childhood programming creates an "upper limit" to success and provides practical strategies to break through mental blocks.

• Our subconscious controls 95% of daily actions including performance under pressure
• First seven years of life program our belief systems while we're in a "theta" brainwave state
• Self-imposed mental limits are rooted in fear of standing out or changing identity
• Technical proficiency (swing mechanics) matters less as you approach scratch level
• The key difference between elite players and the rest is emotional regulation
• Pattern interrupts like Tiger's "10-foot rule" help reset after mistakes
• Visualization should include both perfect shots AND recovering from mistakes
• Scratch golfers demonstrate greater acceptance and detachment from outcomes
• Hypnotherapy provides access to rewrite limiting subconscious beliefs
• Top performers find safety in risk-taking and competitive edges

For more from Paul, visit https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com/ and follow @thegolfhypnotherapist on Instagram. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Flag Hunters Golf Podcast.

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Austrian golf coach Christoph Bausek joins us to share his journey from elite amateur to European tour coach who revolutionized his teaching through technology, science, and engaging social media content.

• Started golf at age 3 near his family's weekend home in Austria
• Competed with top juniors like Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson before trying professional golf
• Failed as a tour player due to technical swing issues that weren't properly diagnosed
• Discovered TPI and 3D motion analysis around 2008, becoming obsessed with measuring what elite players do differently
• Transformed from nearly 400 pounds to losing 150 pounds after gastric sleeve surgery
• Created highly successful German YouTube channel focusing on golf instruction
• Gained international fame with POV videos showing swing concepts from player's perspective
• Emphasizes "universal truths" in the golf swing while making complex concepts digestible
• Developed a coaching system called "cubic five" - five exercises done five times a week for five minutes
• Currently offers online coaching through the Sneed app while building English-language content

Find Christoph on Instagram @christoph_bausek and subscribe to his YouTube channel "Bausek Golf" for innovative swing tips and instruction.
 

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Howard Falco joins us to discuss how awareness—both internal and external—can transform your performance on the golf course and beyond. We explore how our subconscious mind often drives our actions, and how becoming aware of these hidden forces can dramatically improve our game and our lives.

• Acceptance is the first step to improvement—recognizing your current abilities without judgment
• Most amateurs avoid weaknesses while pros actively seek them out to transform them
• Our identity and self-perception create invisible boundaries on our performance
• True improvement requires changing how you fundamentally see yourself as a player
• Curiosity rather than anger is key when facing challenges on the course
• Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and other champions win through mindset, not just physical skill
• The most successful players compete against history, not just other players
• Asking yourself "Why not me?" can reveal hidden limitations to overcome
• The "bounce back" statistics of tour players show how quickly they return to their identity
• Self-awareness is potentially the next leap in human evolution

Check out Howard's new book "Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success" available now. You can also follow Howard on Instagram or visit totalmind.sports.com and howardfalco.com for more information.

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Discover why your mental approach might be sabotaging your golf game with renowned sports psychologist Dr. Raymond Pryor. In this profound exploration of golf psychology, we uncover the concept of "stable confidence" – self-given permission to perform freely without guarantees – and how it transforms performance under pressure.

Dr. Pryor, author of “Golf Beneath the Surface”, challenges conventional wisdom about golf psychology, explaining why common practices like distraction techniques and positive self-talk often fail long-term. Instead, he reveals how acceptance of uncertainty and potential failure actually creates the psychological space needed to access your best skills when it matters most. This counterintuitive approach explains why you might play brilliantly after a terrible front nine – you've finally accepted your situation instead of resisting it.

One of the most powerful insights concerns the relationship between identity and performance. When we attach our self-worth to being "a good golfer," we create an unsustainable psychological burden that manifests as anxiety during important rounds. Dr. Pryor offers a more sustainable alternative: building identity around action-oriented traits rather than outcomes we can't fully control.

Whether you're struggling with performance anxiety, inconsistency, or simply want to enjoy golf more deeply, this episode provides practical wisdom for transforming your relationship with the game. Dr. Pryor's approach isn't just about shooting lower scores – it's about finding freedom, authenticity and joy in the process, regardless of outcomes.

What would it feel like to step onto the first tee completely comfortable in your own skin, accepting all possible outcomes while still fully committed to playing your best? That's the question at the heart of this conversation – and the answer might change your game forever.

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Raymond, www.golfbeneththesurface.com

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Mark Heartfield, a Class A PGA member since 1986 and former Director of Golf at Sankaty Golf Club, shares his teaching philosophy and career journey spanning over three decades in golf. His approach emphasizes understanding each player's unique swing characteristics rather than imposing a system, helping students realize their full potential through personalized instruction and course management strategies.

• Started playing golf at 15, played collegiately at Stetson University, and turned professional immediately after graduation
• Worked at prestigious clubs including Hyannisport, Plymouth Country Club, Baltusrol (under Bob Ross), and 33 years at Sankity Head
• Believes teaching should be individualized rather than system-based, saying "it's all a puzzle to try to solve"
• Begins lessons with comprehensive assessment including questionnaire and TrackMan yardage session
• Uses sports analogies to help students understand swing mechanics (tennis forehand for golf swing)
• Encourages young players to continue playing multiple sports through high school
• Teaches putting with emphasis on routine, alignment with a line on the ball, and distance control
• Recommends creative practice like the "kiss the fringe" drill for lag putting improvement
• Shares personal battle with melanoma and importance of sun protection on the course
• Advocates for simplicity in teaching, avoiding overly technical jargon that confuses students

For more information about Mark Heartfield, visit www.markheartfield.com or find him at The Ridge Club on Cape Cod.

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Trevor Telin, mindset coach for elite athletes including those at IMG Academy, reveals practical strategies for golfers to overcome mental barriers and perform at their best under pressure. After experiencing his own mental roadblocks as a college basketball player, Trevor developed techniques that help athletes bridge the gap between technical ability and peak performance.

• Awareness of personal thresholds is the first step in managing pressure situations
• Mental skills require dedicated practice just like physical golf skills
• Personalized strategies work better than generic mental game approaches
• Resonance frequency breathing (4-second inhale, 6-second exhale) helps regulate nervous system
• Observational skills allow players to step back and avoid emotional reactions
• Mental resilience developed in golf translates to all areas of life
• Elite performers aren't surprised by adversity—they expect and prepare for it
• The goal isn't to eliminate challenges but to respond to them effectively

Follow Trevor on Instagram and YouTube @MindsetTrev or email him at trevortalene@gmail.com to learn more about his coaching services.

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Tim O'Connor shares his journey from golf-obsessed amateur to performance coach, revealing how the mental game is often what separates good players from great ones.

• Getting into golf initially as a caddy, observing and learning from scratch players
• Moving from technical, "tab A into slot B" approaches to more instinctual, joy-focused golf
• Understanding that mistaking the golf ball for the target creates unnecessary tension
• Recognizing how we typically view golf as a test of competency rather than an experience
• Exploring "inside-out thinking" and finding happiness from within rather than external results
• Balancing competitive drive with present-moment awareness
• Learning to embrace negative thoughts rather than fighting them
• Using awareness as a curative tool to diffuse performance anxiety
• Practicing "quiet mind" putting by simply enjoying your stroke without technical thoughts

Find Tim at www.oconnorgolf.com and follow his blog "Up and Down" on Substack, or listen to his podcast "Swing Thoughts" now in its 10th year.
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John Novosel from Tour Tempo joins us to discuss how discovering the consistent 3-to-1 tempo ratio in professional golf swings revolutionized understanding of what makes great players successful. He explains how this measurable, quantifiable element can be easily adopted by amateur golfers to drastically improve their game without complex swing changes.

• Tour Tempo methodology identifies the precise timing ratios (frames of video) found in professional golf swings
• The 3-to-1 ratio (backswing to downswing) appears consistently among top players like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
• "Low and slow" backswing is actually counterproductive compared to the faster tempos pros use
• Proper tempo helps eliminate swing thoughts and gets golfers out of their analytical left brain into their athletic right brain
• The concept of one-to-one ratio from backswing to finish creates natural rhythm throughout the entire swing
• Tempo training improves ground reaction forces and connection to the ground
• Using resistance (through tools like the Speedball) helps develop proper bracing at impact for maximum energy transfer
• For aging golfers, maintaining swing speed requires proper tempo, mobility work, and strategic strength training
• Tour Tempo app provides audible tones to guide your swing tempo in real time

Check out Tour Tempo at tourtempo.com or on Instagram at @tourtempo. Download the Tour Tempo Total Game app or the free Tour Tempo Frame Counter app to discover your current tempo and start making improvements immediately.

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Unlock the power of your golf game through innovative grip technology with JumboMax. This episode showcases how the right grip size and weight can transform your performance on the course. 

• Introduction of John Mazzinoble owner of Jumbo Max Grips 
• Discussion around the historical perceptions of golf grips 
• Importance of fitting grips to your hand size for optimal control 
• Exploring the impact of grip weight on swing dynamics 
• Insights from user experience with Jumbo Max grips 
• Encouragement to utilize the Jumbo Max fitting app 

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Our conversation emphasizes the profound link between yoga practice and improved golf performance. By focusing on the mind-body connection, mobility, breath control, and embracing discomfort, golfers can cultivate resilience and enhance their game. 

• Importance of yoga for mind-body connection in golf 
• Benefits of increased mobility and flexibility as one ages 
• Ground reaction forces and their impact on swings 
• Deep breathing practices to manage stress on the course 
• Embracing discomfort in yoga translates to performance resilience 
• Yoga as a moving meditation fosters connection to the present moment 
• Holistic approach to golf improvement through yoga practice 
• Individualized training and yoga options available for golfers

Go to www.yogolfperformance.com for more information. 

You can also follow Lauren on Instagram @yogolf_performance

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To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, justin@elitegolfswing.com

To find Jesse best, also find him on Instagram @flaghuntersgolfpod or TEXT him, (831)275-8804.

Flag Hunters is supported by JumboMax Grips and Mizuno Golf

Send us a text

Support the show

To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, justin@elitegolfswing.com

To find Jesse best, also find him on Instagram @flaghuntersgolfpod or TEXT him, (831)275-8804.

Flag Hunters is supported by JumboMax Grips and Mizuno Golf