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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.

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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.
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Swedish golf coach Petter Tarbe shares his groundbreaking approach called "Forgotten Master Moves" which focuses on rediscovering the efficient swing techniques used by golf legends from the 1940s-1960s. His research reveals that focusing on club intentions rather than body mechanics creates more powerful, injury-free golf swings that feel natural and require less effort.

• Moving from positional training to intention-based motion
• Understanding the key difference between base level and master level golf
• Using perceived power in the club to create a "whipping" downswing
• Keeping a straighter spine angle to prevent injury and create more reaction
• Learning how elite players throughout history have separated feel from reality
• Discovering how proper intentions create forces that automatically produce the correct body movements
• Creating simpler, more effective swings that can perform under pressure

Check out Petter's work at www.forgottenmastermoves.com or search "Forgotten Master Moves" on YouTube for more information.

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Karl Morris, a performance coach based in the UK and host of the Mind Caddy podcast, shares insights on developing effective golf mindsets and transferring range skills to the course. He explains how separating training and playing mindsets can help golfers access their true abilities during competition.

• Two distinct mindsets needed: training (skill development) and playing (skill access)
• Five potential "one-points" of attention: target, ball flight, golf club, body, or something unrelated
• The red dot technique - placing a colored dot on clubface to improve awareness and impact control
• Becoming comfortable with variability and using errors as learning feedback
• Explaining shots with facts (dot was late) rather than opinions (I'm terrible)
• Categorizing shots as ones (good), twos (good enough), and threes (poor shots)
• Pre-allocating a certain number of poor shots before playing to reduce emotional reactions
• Ryan Fonk's breakthrough from shifting from avoiding mistakes to pursuing good shots
• The power of possibility thinking: "Is it possible this next shot could be a good one?"
• Simplicity often trumps complexity in effective golf performance

Find Karl Morris at TheMindFactor.com and download the Mind Caddy app for personalized coaching, including the new AI version that provides customized guidance based on Carl's expertise.

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We dive deep into the subconscious barriers keeping you from reaching your golf potential. Paul Salter, performance coach and hypnotherapist, reveals how childhood programming creates an "upper limit" to success and provides practical strategies to break through mental blocks.

• Our subconscious controls 95% of daily actions including performance under pressure
• First seven years of life program our belief systems while we're in a "theta" brainwave state
• Self-imposed mental limits are rooted in fear of standing out or changing identity
• Technical proficiency (swing mechanics) matters less as you approach scratch level
• The key difference between elite players and the rest is emotional regulation
• Pattern interrupts like Tiger's "10-foot rule" help reset after mistakes
• Visualization should include both perfect shots AND recovering from mistakes
• Scratch golfers demonstrate greater acceptance and detachment from outcomes
• Hypnotherapy provides access to rewrite limiting subconscious beliefs
• Top performers find safety in risk-taking and competitive edges

For more from Paul, visit https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com/ and follow @thegolfhypnotherapist on Instagram. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the Flag Hunters Golf Podcast.

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Austrian golf coach Christoph Bausek joins us to share his journey from elite amateur to European tour coach who revolutionized his teaching through technology, science, and engaging social media content.

• Started golf at age 3 near his family's weekend home in Austria
• Competed with top juniors like Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson before trying professional golf
• Failed as a tour player due to technical swing issues that weren't properly diagnosed
• Discovered TPI and 3D motion analysis around 2008, becoming obsessed with measuring what elite players do differently
• Transformed from nearly 400 pounds to losing 150 pounds after gastric sleeve surgery
• Created highly successful German YouTube channel focusing on golf instruction
• Gained international fame with POV videos showing swing concepts from player's perspective
• Emphasizes "universal truths" in the golf swing while making complex concepts digestible
• Developed a coaching system called "cubic five" - five exercises done five times a week for five minutes
• Currently offers online coaching through the Sneed app while building English-language content

Find Christoph on Instagram @christoph_bausek and subscribe to his YouTube channel "Bausek Golf" for innovative swing tips and instruction.
 

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Howard Falco joins us to discuss how awareness—both internal and external—can transform your performance on the golf course and beyond. We explore how our subconscious mind often drives our actions, and how becoming aware of these hidden forces can dramatically improve our game and our lives.

• Acceptance is the first step to improvement—recognizing your current abilities without judgment
• Most amateurs avoid weaknesses while pros actively seek them out to transform them
• Our identity and self-perception create invisible boundaries on our performance
• True improvement requires changing how you fundamentally see yourself as a player
• Curiosity rather than anger is key when facing challenges on the course
• Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and other champions win through mindset, not just physical skill
• The most successful players compete against history, not just other players
• Asking yourself "Why not me?" can reveal hidden limitations to overcome
• The "bounce back" statistics of tour players show how quickly they return to their identity
• Self-awareness is potentially the next leap in human evolution

Check out Howard's new book "Invincible: The Mindset of Infinite Potential and the Secret to Inevitable Success" available now. You can also follow Howard on Instagram or visit totalmind.sports.com and howardfalco.com for more information.

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Discover why your mental approach might be sabotaging your golf game with renowned sports psychologist Dr. Raymond Pryor. In this profound exploration of golf psychology, we uncover the concept of "stable confidence" – self-given permission to perform freely without guarantees – and how it transforms performance under pressure.

Dr. Pryor, author of “Golf Beneath the Surface”, challenges conventional wisdom about golf psychology, explaining why common practices like distraction techniques and positive self-talk often fail long-term. Instead, he reveals how acceptance of uncertainty and potential failure actually creates the psychological space needed to access your best skills when it matters most. This counterintuitive approach explains why you might play brilliantly after a terrible front nine – you've finally accepted your situation instead of resisting it.

One of the most powerful insights concerns the relationship between identity and performance. When we attach our self-worth to being "a good golfer," we create an unsustainable psychological burden that manifests as anxiety during important rounds. Dr. Pryor offers a more sustainable alternative: building identity around action-oriented traits rather than outcomes we can't fully control.

Whether you're struggling with performance anxiety, inconsistency, or simply want to enjoy golf more deeply, this episode provides practical wisdom for transforming your relationship with the game. Dr. Pryor's approach isn't just about shooting lower scores – it's about finding freedom, authenticity and joy in the process, regardless of outcomes.

What would it feel like to step onto the first tee completely comfortable in your own skin, accepting all possible outcomes while still fully committed to playing your best? That's the question at the heart of this conversation – and the answer might change your game forever.

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Mark Heartfield, a Class A PGA member since 1986 and former Director of Golf at Sankaty Golf Club, shares his teaching philosophy and career journey spanning over three decades in golf. His approach emphasizes understanding each player's unique swing characteristics rather than imposing a system, helping students realize their full potential through personalized instruction and course management strategies.

• Started playing golf at 15, played collegiately at Stetson University, and turned professional immediately after graduation
• Worked at prestigious clubs including Hyannisport, Plymouth Country Club, Baltusrol (under Bob Ross), and 33 years at Sankity Head
• Believes teaching should be individualized rather than system-based, saying "it's all a puzzle to try to solve"
• Begins lessons with comprehensive assessment including questionnaire and TrackMan yardage session
• Uses sports analogies to help students understand swing mechanics (tennis forehand for golf swing)
• Encourages young players to continue playing multiple sports through high school
• Teaches putting with emphasis on routine, alignment with a line on the ball, and distance control
• Recommends creative practice like the "kiss the fringe" drill for lag putting improvement
• Shares personal battle with melanoma and importance of sun protection on the course
• Advocates for simplicity in teaching, avoiding overly technical jargon that confuses students

For more information about Mark Heartfield, visit www.markheartfield.com or find him at The Ridge Club on Cape Cod.

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Trevor Telin, mindset coach for elite athletes including those at IMG Academy, reveals practical strategies for golfers to overcome mental barriers and perform at their best under pressure. After experiencing his own mental roadblocks as a college basketball player, Trevor developed techniques that help athletes bridge the gap between technical ability and peak performance.

• Awareness of personal thresholds is the first step in managing pressure situations
• Mental skills require dedicated practice just like physical golf skills
• Personalized strategies work better than generic mental game approaches
• Resonance frequency breathing (4-second inhale, 6-second exhale) helps regulate nervous system
• Observational skills allow players to step back and avoid emotional reactions
• Mental resilience developed in golf translates to all areas of life
• Elite performers aren't surprised by adversity—they expect and prepare for it
• The goal isn't to eliminate challenges but to respond to them effectively

Follow Trevor on Instagram and YouTube @MindsetTrev or email him at [email protected] to learn more about his coaching services.