Flag Hunters Golf Podcast
Most golfers talk themselves out of a great shot before they even swing. Welcome to the Flag Hunters Golf Podcast. After 31 years as a pro caddie, I’ve learned that the biggest obstacles usually aren’t in your swing, they’re in your mind. Flag Hunters is about getting out of your own way, finding greater freedom and inner peace so that better golf becomes the byproduct of a healthier relationship with yourself. Through conversations exploring instruction, psychology, neuroscience, physical performance, and faith, we discover how to overcome fear, quiet the inner critic, develop self-trust, and embrace the power of surrender. Our mission is simple: to help you become a freer, more confident, more peaceful, and more hopeful version of yourself, on and off the course. Because better golf can become a pathway to a better life.
Episodes
Alex Smith joins the Flag Hunters Golf Podcast for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, adversity, identity, and what it means to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go according to plan.
From the instability of his early years with the San Francisco 49ers, to losing his starting position while playing some of the best football of his career, to the devastating leg injury that threatened far more ...
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
We sit down with Greg McHatton and John Erickson to trace how The Golfing Machine shaped their teaching and why Ben Hogan’s motion still sets the bar for golf swing physics. We get specific about impact, shaft flex, grip pressure, hip traces, and equipment choices that can make ball striking more repeatable and less dependent on timing.
• how John’s development shifts from Ben Doyle’s theo...
We sit down with Hall of Fame coach Mike Bender to talk about building an efficient golf swing that holds up under pressure, not just a swing that looks good in slow motion. We dig into how great players practice, how motor learning actually works, and why commitment to one clear plan beats chasing the newest tip.
• Mike’s origin story and how early obsession shaped his path
• Why organized i...
We talk with Mark Immelman about why the best golfers separate themselves without needing a perfect swing. We dig into identity, self-belief, coaching communication, and how to use stats and tech without losing the plot on the scorecard.
• player identity as the real separator when talent is close
• self-belief that holds up without arrogance
• why mental toughness shows up when winning st...
We talk with coach Greg Jones about building a golf game that holds up under pressure, where the swing supports scoring instead of chasing perfect positions. We dig into old school coaching principles, modern verification tools, and why wedges and decisions decide who actually wins.
• Greg’s path from junior golf to D1 coaching to returning as a private coach
• Lessons from tour school and wh...
We sit down with Alex Rose to talk about why golf exposes our inner world so quickly and why that can actually be healing. We dig into identity, the inner critic, and how self-talk shapes our nervous system and our ability to play free under pressure.
• the difference between a golf player and a golf lover
• why the course reveals patterns that everyday life can hide
• separating identity from performanc...
We sit down with Karl Morris to dig into The Mind Caddy and the Mind Factor certification, then we challenge the myth that great golf requires perfect thoughts or a perfect state. We break down how attention, acceptance, and adaptable tasks help us access the skills we already have when pressure shows up.
• Karl’s motivation for writing an accessible mental game book built around 46 real coaching less...
We sit down with Dr. Callan Lichtenhauer to connect the nervous system, subconscious patterns, and performance psychology to what actually happens when pressure hits on the golf course. We share practical ways to rewire negative self-talk, make mistakes feel safe, and swing with less tension and more freedom.
• Callan’s path from chiropractic to sport performance psychology and why the nervous system ...
We talk with Singapore golf coach Marc Kawasoe about how a player’s journey through tougher competition, real-world constraints, and hard lessons shapes a coaching philosophy built on function and scoring. We break down how to practice so changes stick, why short game creativity matters, and how to train for pressure without fooling yourself.
• Marc’s path from junior golf in Singapore to high school ...
We sit down with Caroline Sturze right after her first professional win and trace the path that took her from junior golf in Switzerland to national championships at Stanford. We also dig into the real work behind her next chapter, from rebuilding her swing and body to designing a practice routine that holds up under tour pressure.
• winning early as a newly turned pro in Morocco and what it confirms <...
We sit down with performance coach Tanya Oliver to talk about why golfers can train their bodies and swings nonstop yet still fall apart when pressure exposes old beliefs. We share the tools that help us regulate the nervous system, rebuild self-talk, and play from presence, purpose, and faith instead of fear.
• why “inside-out” work drives consistent golf performance and life results
• how s...
We sit down with Swedish PGA pro and former long drive record holder Marcus Edblad to dig into why so many golfers chase the wrong kind of speed. Marcus makes a case for clubface awareness, trail-hand acceleration, and a release pattern that helps average players lose the slice and gain real distance.
• Marcus’s path from hockey and boxing into golf at age 30
• Hand-eye coordination as th...
We sit down with Henrik Lundqvist to unpack why Sweden keeps producing elite golfers, and how constraints, competition, and multi-sport backgrounds build players who adapt fast. We also dig into quantifiable wedge and putting improvement, why on-course play beats endless range reps, and what honest metrics say about going pro.
• Henrik’s early golf life at a small Swedish club and learning through ball ...
We break down why “fixing your swing” so often makes you worse, and why impact is the only non-negotiable that actually controls ball flight. We lean on motor learning science to show how small, testable changes beat chasing textbook positions.
• separating impact factors from swing aesthetics
• using the big three at impact: ground contact, face contact, face direction
• under...
We sit down with sports psychologist Dan Abrahams to unpack why golfers tighten up under pressure and how to build mental skills that hold up when your swing is not there. We focus on playing your “C game” well, managing automatic negative thoughts, and using routines plus a competitive persona to stay committed over every shot.
• Dan’s background across elite golf and team sports ...
We sit down with JumboMax Grips founder John Mazzanoble and make the case that the handle is a performance part, not a comfort accessory. We talk tour level fittings, why diameter and weight change sequencing and face control, and how to use data to find a grip that helps you hit more fairways and greens.
• how Sergio Garcia and Jason Day landed on their specs
• why grip fitting should be numbers f...
We sit down with PGA Professional Brent Dale to talk about what actually makes golfers improve and why the internet’s “secret moves” often pull players backward. We dig into junior development, parent involvement, and how to blend old school coaching, smart tech use, and motor learning so practice translates to lower scores.
• why Australia produces so many elite golfers through multi-sport chil...
We sit down with PGA Tour winner Charlie Beljan to trace his climb from junior golf to the big tour and the mentor-driven grind that shaped his game. Along the way, we unpack the mindset that wins under pressure and the simple, repeatable habits that help regular golfers score better fast.
• Charlie’s early years in Arizona and the breakthrough U.S. Junior Amateur win
• Steve Dallas’s r...
We sit down with putting coach Bruce Rarick to make putting simpler by matching your setup and equipment to your natural motion instead of forcing a textbook stroke. We dig into nine putting profiles, why vision and ball position drive your roll, and how modern fitting and marketing can push golfers into the wrong putter.
• nine distinct putting profiles based on arc direction and arc size
• tilted arcs that s...
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