Flag Hunters Golf Podcast

Jesse Perryman
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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. 

  1. Sep 24

    Alex Smith: Resilience, Adversity & the Courage to Keep Going

    Send us Fan Mail 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 than his ability to play football, Alex’s journey is an extraordinary study in perseverance. But this conversation goes beyond football. We explore how Alex handled uncertainty, remained a teammate through disappointment, rebuilt trust in himself and his body, and discovered what adversity can teach us about character. And through the lens of golf, we examine something every athlete—and every human being—eventually confronts: How do we respond when the outcome is no longer ours to control? This is a conversation about competing, suffering, perspective, gratitude, and taking the next step—even when you can’t see where the road leads. One play at a time. One shot at a time. One day at a time. — Jesse Perryman The Flag Hunters Golf Podcast 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

    Alex Smith: Resilience, Adversity & the Courage to Keep Going

  2. Sep 11

    Steve Young: What Super Bowl Pressure Can Teach You About The Mental Side of Golf

    Send us Fan Mail 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

    Steve Young: What Super Bowl Pressure Can Teach You About The Mental Side of Golf

  3. Sep 2

    Ball Striking Truth From Golf Swing Legends. In Conversation with John Erickson and Greg McHatton

    Send us Fan Mail 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 theory to Greg’s competitive clarity  • what Homer Kelly’s Chapter Two reveals about impact and real answers  • why ball striking is trained into the body more than explained  • trajectory-first shot selection and keeping the ball out of the wind  • holding shaft flex through impact and using pressure in the hands  • turning putting into a golf shot with more mass and feedback  • Greg’s 3D Hogan research using high-frame-rate footage and traces  • Hogan’s key swing elements including 4:30 line geometry and late rotation  • grip pressure point Number Three with firm fingers and oily wrists  • where Mac O’Grady’s model shines and where misses can show up  • why heavier clubs can improve control and may reduce stress on the body  Go on to advanceballstriking.com  Check out blobmanai.com  Greg is available for lessons at Vista Valencia in Valencia  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

    Ball Striking Truth From Golf Swing Legends. In Conversation with John Erickson and Greg McHatton

  4. Aug 27

    Mike Bender On Efficient Swings And Better Practice

    Send us Fan Mail 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 instruction and clear models matter more than random tips  • The difference between building a foundation and stacking band-aids  • Imperatives vs essentials and what Bender prioritizes in transition  • How “arms feel” can produce better sequencing than you expect  • Zach Johnson’s development, tendencies, and the value of maintenance mode  • A scoring-first blueprint for shorter hitters: drive it well, wedge it tight, putt great  • Wedge play principles: lower launch, higher spin, better distance control  • Motor programs, myelin, exaggeration, and why feedback speeds change  • Why you should not try to rebuild your swing during a round  • How to choose a coach, what to ask, and why buy-in is everything  • Technology as an analysis tool, not the teacher, and why numbers can block progress  • The speed myth Bender would banish and what he teaches. You can find Mike at, www.mikebender.com. Also, you can find Mike under his name on all social media platforms.  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

    Mike Bender On Efficient Swings And Better Practice

  5. Aug 20

    Quiet Confidence Wins Golf. In Conversation with Mark Immelman

    Send us Fan Mail 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 stops  • making a bad day decent as a scoring superpower  • the myth that a better swing guarantees lower scores  • the “golf lifestyle” of practice choices, rest, and pressure reps  • why players and coaches quit one process too early  • teaching as listening and speaking the student’s language  • “your message is only as good as what is understood”  • three swing grades: solid strike, leveraged speed, repeatable under pressure  • keeping the game simple and trusting what you know  • the limits of strokes gained for decision-making and winning  • stats as context, not a substitute for golf IQ  • launch monitors as tools, not the whole lesson  • Mark’s “top 12” coaching influences and old-school principles  • how swing fads follow whoever is playing well  • the Jim Furyk lesson: results under pressure matter more than looks  • how Lessons from the Best was built from podcast gold  • a Masters-week putting reset that focused on start line  Search and subscribe to that.  You can find everythingon Mark’swebsite, which is markimmelman.com.  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

    Quiet Confidence Wins Golf. In Conversation with Mark Immelman

  6. Aug 12

    Finish First Golf Mindset. A conversation with Greg Jones

    Send us Fan Mail 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 why “good” is rarely enough to qualify  • Floyd Horgan’s influence on pivot, finish, and athletic motion  • Using launch monitors as verification while trusting ball flight and contact  • “The swing is a tool” for predictability and decision making  • Reframing strategy as turning holes into par threes after transport shots  • Matchups, grip changes, and the goal of low clubface closure rate  • Rejecting social media perfection and keeping a player’s natural shape  • Why wedge performance correlates with winning and lower scores  • Wedge matrix basics with clock swings, stock yardages, and variations  • Short game Project 25 reps for tournament-ready scoring  You can find Greg Instagram, it's Greg JonesGolf Official, and on YouTube it's Finish First with Coach Greg Jones. Greg is the director of instruction at Steelwood Country Club in Loxley, Alabama. Greg is available for in person lessons. You can also send an email to Greg at gregjonesgolf.com. Greg uses the Coach Now app and it's pretty easy to navigate. 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

    Finish First Golf Mindset. A conversation with Greg Jones

  7. Jul 29

    Your Inner Critic Is A Tool If You Treat It Like One. In Conversation with Alex Rose

    Send us Fan Mail 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 performance and the scorecard • reframing the inner critic as useful feedback instead of truth • using awareness, gratitude, and inner dialogue to reset fast • why words hit the nervous system and change your physiology • simple on-course experiments to shift mindset and build belief • expectations versus possibilities and what alignment feels like • keeping perspective so you can work hard and still have fun Alex has graciously given the green light to put his information on, and he's available to be worked with one-on-one. http://www.alexrose.life/ alex@alexrose.life 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

    Your Inner Critic Is A Tool If You Treat It Like One. In Conversation with Alex Rose

  8. Jul 17

    Your Thoughts Can Show Up And You Can Still Play. In Conversation with Karl Morris

    Send us Fan Mail 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 lessons  • why “being in the zone” is not the goal and how top players perform with uncomfortable thoughts  • attention as the currency of performance and the skill of becoming an “attention detective”  • separating from thoughts by changing our relationship to them rather than trying to control them  • managing the in-between time on the course using senses, awareness, and simple resets  • stable confidence through accepting the reality of ones, twos, and threes in every round  • using pre-round journaling and “if then” planning to avoid default reactions under stress  • adaptability over consistency and letting the shot create the swing on the course  • shrinking the task when the world feels too big and noticing the stories we tell ourselves  The book, The Mind Caddy, it’s available across the world on Amazon. The Mind Factor course, if you go to the website, themindfactor.com or dot net. Just email info at themfactor.com.  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

    Your Thoughts Can Show Up And You Can Still Play. In Conversation with Karl Morris
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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. 

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  • Creator
    Jesse Perryman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Flag Hunters Golf Podcast
  • Show Website
    Flag Hunters Golf Podcast

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