Learn To Play Your C Game And Still Win. In Conversation with Dan Abrahams

Send us Fan MailWe 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 • Why winning often requires a strong C game • ANTS as automatic negative thoughts and feelings • Why short putts feel harder than long shots • Acceptance and why fighting thoughts backfires • Attention control as the top mental skill • Ruthless routines and refusing to hit on an ANT • Game face and alter ego tools for confidence • Metaphors as fast mental cues under pressure • How self-talk influences hormones and muscle tension • What separates high performers beyond technique • Practice levels that add realism and consequences • Mental toughness as discipline on the range please remember to rate, review and subscribe.Please follow Dan’s thought provoking Podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sport-psych-show/id1434313037Support the showTo find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 Fan MailWe 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 first, not just feel • how grip size can improve face awareness and reduce rotation • how grip weight can change transition, timing, and sequencing • what textures, tapers, shapes, and reminders can change in your hands • how JumboMax prototypes new designs and what is coming next • where to get fit, which retailers carry grips, and how fittings scale globally • why putter grip size and counterbalance affect stroke style and control go ahead and go to Jumomaxgrips.com please remember to rate, review, and subscribe Support the showTo find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 Fan MailWe 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 childhoods and better access• the real economics of golf instruction and why value beats hourly price• why social media golf tips seduce both beginners and good players into constant tinkering• setting realistic junior goals without crushing ambition and building a roadmap• how parents help by supporting the plan instead of coaching over it• when tech like TrackMan helps and when it turns golf into “golf numbers”• decluttering the swing by focusing on non-negotiables and one change at a time• motor learning strategies that stick using slow swings, half swings, pause drills and repetition over months• common instruction myths including over-shallowing and one-size-fits-all fixes• how to develop discernment through tools design, ball flight laws and honest self-assessmentPlease remember to rate, review, and subscribeSupport the showTo find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 Fan MailWe 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 role as mentor plus the work ethic that follows • What Q-School pressure feels like and why it beats major-championship nerves • The goal of playing the Masters and the PGA of America path toward the PGA Championship • The Disney tournament panic attack story and how “survival mode” can quiet swing thoughts • Handling criticism and why thick skin matters for anyone competing • Teaching philosophy: make the game simpler and teach playing golf over building a perfect swing • Course management basics: eliminate doubles, avoid hero shots, miss in the right places • Why wedge play, chipping, and putting create the fastest scoring gains • Practice that translates: simulate holes on the range and protect tempo from range to first tee • Reality check: even top pros mishit shots, they just recover and keep momentum If you're in the area, please hit him up.Support the showTo find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 Fan MailWe 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 still deliver a zero path at impact• ball position set by eye location rather than feet• why eye dominance influences head tilt and aim• letting the player be the player instead of “correcting” everything• putter design details that change strike including lie angle and sole shape• blade vs mallet tradeoffs and the reality of mallet kick• how weight and balance affect speed control and motion• myths around forced eye position, minimal arc, grip rules, and “more forgiving”• the line on the ball drill to test roll and centered contact• practice that protects movement patterns while fixing setup and sequence• launch, skid, and adapting to slow or wet greens• why lab numbers on carpet do not equal real world fitting• building rhythm, walking putts, and staying out of your headThe easiest way is just to look for Bruce Rearick on Substack and Instagram Support the showTo find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 Fan MailWe walk through Todd Graves’ journey with Mo Norman, from discovering the single plane swing to modeling its biomechanics for reliable impact. We share ball-striking stories, fitting truths, distance myths, and why setting up to impact simplifies everything and calms pressure.• Todd’s path from OU walk-on to Asian Tour and coach• Discovering Mo Norman and the single plane model• Aligning setup to impact for fewer moving parts• Biomechanics and data-driven checkpoints• Reverse-engineering club fitting to your motion• Weight, counterbalance, and strike control• Distance myths and 80 percent speed principle• Mo’s exhibitions, course craft, and mindset• Fireside chats, mentorship, and legacy projects• Book, podcast, and documentary details“my website is gravesgolf.com… pick up a copy of The Intelligent Golf Swing at theintelligentgolfswing.com… my podcast, the Feeling of Greatness Podcast… go to the feelingofgreatness.com”Support the showTo find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 Fan MailSupport the showTo find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 a textWe sit down with Singaporean pro James Leow to unpack the routines, mindset, and technical changes that turned near misses into a closing run of birdies and a fully exempt Asian Tour card. From cowgrass to desert lies, from stat overload to clarity, James shares a simple but tough blueprint.• earning an Asian Tour card and managing pressure• training with Jonathan Wallett and force-plate feedback• returning to a natural draw and optimizing footwork• speed norms vs scoring skills and course strategy• simplifying stats into practical proximity bands• growing up in Singapore’s limited-access golf scene• adapting chipping from cowgrass to tight desert lies• resilience, acceptance, and the goldfish reset• advice for juniors on time use and practice design• guidance for parents on joy, support, and patience• building fitness and routines during limited access• big goals without rigid timelinesThank you to Mizuno Golf and JumboMax Golf for your stupendous productsSupport the showTo 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 Fan MailGolf 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 showTo find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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 Fan MailWe 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 80Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe, folksFor more information of Terry and how you can reach him, go to www.terrypilkaderisgolf.comSupport the showTo find Justin best, please find him on Instagram @elitegolfswing or email him, [email protected] 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