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Send us a text Golf shouldn’t come with a side of fear. When your first thought on the tee is “don’t let my back go,” your swing tightens and your brain starts guarding. We sat down with osteopath and author Gavin Rutledge to replace that fear with a clear plan: understand what your pain is (and isn’t), use the right movements at the right time, and train a back your brain can trust. Gavin demystifies sciatica by showing it’s a description, not a diagnosis, and breaks down the difference between nerve compression and referred pain in plain language. We dig into why some stretches feel great but set you back hours later, how to spot signs of instability, and why most golfers need more mid‑back and hip mobility alongside lower‑back stability. You’ll hear practical warm‑up advice for busy players who sprint from work to the first tee, plus the simple rules that guide safe progress: use it but don’t abuse it, start low and build slow. We also explore proven prevention tools like the McGill Big Three and posterior‑chain training to wake up glutes and hamstrings dulled by sitting. What makes this conversation different is the mind‑body clarity. Gavin shares his pain equation—how nociception, attention, pain memory, and mindset interact—and shows how safe, confident movement and better stories quiet the alarm. We connect this science to performance: when your back is strong and your plan is measured, the subconscious stops protecting and your swing can finally release. If you want to play multiple days, in any weather, without guarding, this is your blueprint for pain‑free and confident golf. Grab Gavin’s free scorecard to see where you can improve: go.painfreeandconfident.com. If this helped you, follow the show, share it with a golf buddy who needs it, and leave a quick review so more players can swing without fear. Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 We sit down with three-time Asian Tour winner Terry Pilkadaris to explore how fundamentals, course awareness, and structured practice drive real scoring gains. The talk maps his rise, mistakes made chasing trends, and the simple systems he now teaches to players at every level. • growing up with access to a course and early coaching • why range work must give way to on-course learning • wind, lies, grain, and shot choice as scoring levers • parents, YouTube, and the myth of perfect swings • handicap-based short game options and risk control • grip, aim, and ball position before technical changes • flat cut DNA vs forcing draws under pressure • wedge distance systems and course fit realities • measurable putting drills and written practice goals • practical frameworks to break 100, 90, and 80 Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe, folks For more information of Terry and how you can reach him, go to www.terrypilkaderisgolf.com Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 Want to hit it farther without wrecking your back or your confidence? We sit down with long drive champion Eddie Fernandes to unpack a smarter path to speed—one that starts with better movement, safe rotation, and a nervous system that says yes instead of no. Eddie explains why fast arms and strong hands are the true engine of clubhead speed, how to load the trail side without shredding the lumbar spine, and why cadence beats “ripping from the top” when you want both power and control. Eddie walks us through his Rotex Motion warm-up: five intentional drills that push rotational limits beyond swing demands so the body feels free, oily, and ready on swing one. He shares why air swings often backfire and how impact-based training triggers bracing that protects joints and converts effort into ball speed. We get into the design of his HITS driver—adjustable weights, real contact, and clear protocols—and how he turns after-session spikes into on-course speed within 8 to 16 weeks. No hype, just a repeatable process built on mobility, impact, and disciplined progression. We also dig into mindset. Eddie’s 82 at Pebble followed by 68 at Spyglass shows how emotional skill and acceptance unlock performance under pressure. Expect practical insights on rotational mobility, arms-led speed, sequencing, and realistic goal setting, plus why training indoors helps you focus on the metric that matters. If you want sustainable distance, healthier movement, and a calmer head over the ball, this conversation gives you the blueprint. If this episode helps your game, follow the show, share it with a golf friend who needs speed, and leave a quick review to tell us your biggest takeaway. Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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 Hit that subscribe button. Leave a review. I love to read all the reviews Go to jaydelsinggolf.com and order his book !!  Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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 Please rate, review, and subscribe. So if any of you are visiting Singapore, kindly DM  Justin on Instagram @elitegolfswing, and we will arrange a meeting.    To find out how to work with Sandra, you can also DM her on Instagram @thesandragal.  Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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 Please rate, review, and subscribe Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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 Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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 Please review and subscribe and throw throw me a little feedback on Apple or Spotify To find Georges his Instagram page is, @Georgescourteofficial. His YouTube is also by the same handle Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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 Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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 Please rem remember to rate, review, and subscribe and enjoy this podcast Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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 Rate, review and subscribe. Visit advanceballstriking.com. All links in the show notes. Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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. Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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. Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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. Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 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.  Thank you to Mizzuno Golf and JumboMax grips !  Support the show To find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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