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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
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Greg is available for lessons at Vista Valencia in Valencia

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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.

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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