Flag Hunters Golf Podcast
Flag Hunters Golf Podcast
Jesse Perryman
Mike Bender On Efficient Swings And Better Practice
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Aug 27, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Welcome And Mike Bender’s Background
A Life Change That Led To Golf
Learning From Elite Teachers
Building An Efficient Swing System
Imperatives, Sequencing, And Transition
Zach Johnson’s Swing And Mindset
Wedge Mastery And Augusta Strategy
How The Brain Learns New Moves
Practice Vs Playing And Switching Modes
Choosing A Coach And Sticking With One
Technology, Numbers, And Exaggeration
The Speed Myth And AI Limits
Where To Find Mike And Final Thanks
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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 diff...