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Unlock the secrets to mastering your putt with the legendary "Putt Doctor" himself, Dr. Craig Farnsworth. Join us as we journey through Dr. Farnsworth’s transformation from a sports vision optometrist for the Denver Nuggets to a revered putting coach in the golfing world. Discover his unique methods to enhance your putting skills by harnessing your visual abilities. From target accuracy to alignment and peripheral awareness, learn why vision is the cornerstone to a successful putt and how most golfers overlook this critical aspect before focusing on stroke mechanics or equipment choices.

Ever wondered how eye dominance and ball position could reshape your putting game? We unravel the complexities of these often-overlooked factors, especially for right-handed and cross-dominant players. Misalignment due to neglecting eye dominance can drastically affect your aim and target line perception. Listen in for practical tips on adjusting your ball position, stance, and even neck tilt to align your visual perception perfectly and hit those putts with pinpoint accuracy.

Challenging everything you thought you knew about putting, we shed light on putting myths and the true art of distance control. From stance width to the biomechanics of putter fitting, gain insights on how stance balance impacts your game and why speed control is crucial to avoid those dreaded three-putts. Hear about the techniques of top golfers like Loren Roberts, who mastered lag putting, and learn why proper putter fitting is more about biomechanics than comfort. We also bust common myths in green reading and share modern techniques for better ball roll and distance control, inspired by champions like Canale and Cam Smith. This episode is packed with transformative advice to elevate your putting prowess.
To find out more, go to www.puttdoctor.com
To reach Justin, his email is justin@elitegolfswing.com
To reach Jesse, his email is jesse@flaghuntersgolf.com

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Unlock the secrets to a better golf game with insights from John Mazzinoble of JumboMax Grips and  Southern California golf Hall of Fame teacher Billy McKinney. Discover how the right grip can drastically improve your comfort and performance on the course. I share my personal journey with JumboMax grips and provide a sneak peek into the upcoming fitting centers focused on personalized service and active listening.

Tune in to learn about the innovation behind JumboMax golf grips, a solution that stands up to extensive research and cutting-edge technology. We bust myths about larger grips leading to slicing and explain how they actually promote relaxed hands and wrists, optimizing swing efficiency. From reducing hand tension to aiding golfers with arthritis, the benefits are vast and touch every age and skill level, including a highlight on professional success stories like Bryson DeChambeau and Braden Shattuck. 

We dive into the critical role of proper grip fitting, often overlooked despite its importance. Hear about legendary golfers and rising stars who have thrived with the right grips, and explore the JumboMax fitting app designed to find your perfect grip size and weight. Learn about the anatomy behind grip technology and the future collaborations poised to revolutionize your golf experience. Get ready to dial in your game with expert insights and the latest advancements from JumboMax and our esteemed guests.

To reach Billy, email him at billymckinneycare@gmail.com
To reach Justin Tang, his email is Justin@elitegolfswing.com
To reach Jesse, email him at jesse@flaguntersgolf.com
And of course www.jumbomax.com

A nod and a wink to TaylorMade and Adidas for their support 

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Revolutionize your golf game and shatter your handicap with insights from the remarkable Jim Venetos. Our latest episode is a treasure trove for anyone aiming to master the greens, as Jim, an acclaimed instructor, shares his journey and groundbreaking teaching methods that focus on stillness and simplicity. Get ready to unlock the secrets to consistent power and efficiency that have reshaped the way golf is played, from the mind of someone who has transformed countless swings and scores.

Explore the synergy of mind and body in achieving golfing excellence, as Jim draws parallels to other sports and dismantles traditional techniques with his innovative approach. We navigate through the nuances of the sport, examining the dynamics of the body and arms, and how presetting movements can lead to game-changing results. This conversation isn't just a lesson in mechanics but a philosophical shift in how you approach each round, promising profound improvements for golfers of all backgrounds.

As we wrap up our enlightening discussion, Jim's passion for the game shines through, from his tales of long drive events to his tribute to the legendary Jack Nicklaus. His commitment extends beyond personal success to a mission of advancing the sport for others, as he shares his instructional outreach and the transformative impact it continues to have on players worldwide. Whether you're teeing off for the first time or refining a seasoned swing, this episode is your invitation to rethink your play and elevate your golfing experience.

To find out more from Jim, go to www.jimvenetosgolfacadamy.com

To reach Justin, email him at justin@elitegolfswing.com

For Jesse, jesse@flaghuntersgolf.com

A big thank you to TaylorMade and Adidas for their tremendous support. 

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     Welcome to another edition of Flaghunters ! In today's episode we have Doug Walker from Greer, South Carolina. Doug represents a vast number of folks that have the normal demands of life. He's a Father, Husband and buisness man. Yet, he's managed with his life demands, to get from a 7 handicap to a scratch !! How in the heck did he do that ???
   Welcome in Mr. Bradley Hughes. Doug found Bradley a couple of years ago and immediately found some improvement. Bradley taught Doug the "Drills" and Doug truly began his acsendency in the game of Golf. Through doing the Drills, his progression became appearent as his handicap began to plummet.
  What we do through diligent, mindful repetition with the drills is what Author Daniel Coyle would describe in his award winning book, "The Talent Code”, is  called, "Deep Practice". We work on these movements, correct them, and keep working. I believe that through these repetitions we are reshaping our swing DNA deeply because we are focusing on the movements WITHOUT the distraction of the golf ball.
   Doug is a shinning example of what good, diiligent work can do. I know he is securely on his way to competitive success. A big thank you to Doug and I highly encourage you to go to www. bradleyhughes.com AND www.advancedballstriking.com ! 

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 Hello and thank you for joining us in this incredible journey of Golf improvement ! Today we have Neil Gascoigne from Advanced Ball Striking. Neil lives in England and notably has won 4 national Hickory Championships, won his Club Championship, scored 18 consecutive pars in competition recently to go along with a 5 under par 67 and before I forget, he also has 6 hole in ones…all with Hickory shafted clubs. 

   Neil found Advanced Ball Striking(ABS) around 2009 looking for Golf swing advice  on YouTube or anything that’ll help him get better. Neil was never able to get better than a 7- 9 handicap player, until he found Advanced Ball Striking. Now he carries a PLUS ONE handicap ! 
  Neil went onto the ABS forum and read. As he read the information in there, what folks were saying and posting in there as it relates to the swing motion made intuitive sense to him. He bought the module courses and went to work. 
  In ABS, we work in a series of drills the take the dynamics of the swing motion and break them down in edible morsels as John Erickson would say. I compare the  drills that we do to learning the Guitar chords. You learn one chord and go on to the next. That’s how we do it in ABS. 
   Neil has been as this process for the better part of 5 years.  To get really good at playing this game, it takes as long as it takes. There are no shortcuts. What John Erickson has created IS the CHORDS of the swing motion. Neil explains this process in great detail in the Podcast.
   Sit back and take Neil’s story in. His Golf ascension is not by accident. It’s consistent, mindful, deep worked practice that are the keys to golfing salvation.  I highly encourage you to go to www.advancedballstriking.com AND www.bradleyhughes.com to start this incredible journey of learning, discovery, and general demystification of the swing motion. I promise that this process is well worth it ! 
                                                                   Jesse

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 Ever wonder why some players get the most out of their game ? How about the players that seem to thrive when the lights are the brightest while others falter ?  How about those individuals that do not let anger or fear determine their round ? These are the intangibles that make the difference between getting the most out of your game versus struggling when you need your game to show up. 
  Hello and welcome to the Flaghunters Golf Podcast. On the Podcast today we have Golf Mental Coach Kathy Hart Wood. In this conversation, Kathy and I discuss this very deep topic . Kathy expertly dives into methodologies that will make your more aware of what kind of thoughts  you’re unconsciously running on. She exposes some of our very reasons why we may come up short on the golf course and has ways to bring some of those fear based thoughts into light and turn them around into positive, self serving thoughts that not only help our games, also in life.  This is the kind of self-loving accountability that we can all use to better serve us and the world at large ! 
    Thank you to Kathy for sharing her wisdom with us and  I would highly recommend that if you find this information useful, reach out to her via email, kathy@kathyhartwood.com

                                                            Jesse
     

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    Welcome to this very special edition of the Flaghunters Golf Podcast ! Today we welcome Neil Oxman ! 
    Mr. Oxman hails from Philly, PA and has been a Tour Caddy since the early 1970’s. He started his Caddying career early by caddying for his Father and then graduated up to the local Monday qualifying for his local TOUR event. From these early days, Neil found his way onto the Tour and as a result, caddying paid for his undergraduate degree from Villanova as well as his Law degree. 
    In this episode, Neil and I talk about the Tour and the early days of caddying. Notably, for the last 20 years, Neil has been caddying for Tom Watson. Neil was on Mr. Watson’s bag for that magical week at Turnbeery in 2009. We go into that historic week as well.
     It’s always a privilege to talk to “OX” and I’m so glad to share this wonderful and accomplished Man with you. A big thank you to Neil and cheers ! 

                                    Jesse 

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 Hello and welcome to another great edition of the Flaghunters Golf Podcast ! Today we have my good friend and trusted ally, retired PGA Tour caddy Bobby Conlan. 
    Bobby C, as we affectionately call him hails from Carmel Valley, CA that caddied on Tour for some of the World’s best. He came out on Tour with Bobby Clampett in the early 80’s when Clampett was a PGA Tour rookie. Bobby C’s career spanned from the early 80’s to around 2015 when he finally hung em up as we say. 
   In this conversation, Bobby C talks about his observations of the World’s best and how we can apply some of his thoughts to help benefit our own games. The conversation is also filled with great stories about his time on Tour. 
     A big thank you to Bobby C for coming on and thank you for listening ! Cheers, Jesse

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     Every once in a while, someone defies the odds. Maybe a rags to riches story ? Perhaps a person achieves excellence in a field that we would've thought not possible. I believe that these people are mean't to inspire us to push ourselves to greater heights in life. This is exactly the case with Greg Puga. 
   Greg was born in L.A. California and didn't get introduced to Golf until he was in High School. He grew up playing other sports and with Golf not super present in East L.A., most kids weren't exposed to Golf from his Neighborhood. Greg was introduced to Golf in High School and the game quickly got a hold of him. Golf at the time wasn't a High School sport at his school so he single-handedly persuaded the school to start a Golf team. Through his persistence, Greg influenced enough kids to play and off they went. 
   As Greg's game rapidly improved, his parents got up enough money to have Greg take lessons from Jim Petrolia at Annandale G.C. in Pasadena, CA. Greg's commitment to getting better combined with Jim's instruction enabled him to become better rapidly. 
   I don't want to spoil the conversation with my words here. Take a deep listen to the passion and wisdom of Greg and I hope that his words inspire you, as I did I, to become a better player. 
                                                                                                  Jesse

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   Hello and thank you for joining us for this special episode of Flaghunters ! Today we have USC Golf great and PGA Tour winner Sam Randolph.
   I first saw Sammy play in the finals of the California State Amateur in 1985. I witnessed ball striking perfection.  Sam easily defeated his finals opponent that day, capturing the coveted St Am Championship. Sam struck the ball masterfully that day and left a life long impression on me. I got to see what Golf was like at the next level. He hit a high beautiful cut with his driver and tight little draws with his irons. As we say in golf slang, it was money ! 
       In this conversation, Sam and I discuss what his triumphs and tragedies were on the Tour. From winning, to struggling with his back and then going through a multitude of instructors. His words are full of wisdom and warning to anyone in pursuit of a better swing motion.  
                                                              JP