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The Golf Practice PodcastEight 3-Putts and a New PhilosophyAndy, Pete L, and Dasa are back on the pod talking about how working at The Golf Practice has impacted their own games. Dasa opens up about a rare rough round, experimenting with new putting mechanics from Stan Utley, and the tension between coaching and playing. They get into swing changes, chasing speed, when (or if) to make adjustments, and how AI might fit into the coaching mix.
2025-05-2939 minThe Golf Practice PodcastNever Be Too Confident In Your IdeasAndy is joined by Peter Donahue as they discuss their latest ideas, insights, developments, and practices from their coaching and own golf games.
2025-05-1541 minThe Golf Practice PodcastSweetens Cove with New Club Golf SocietyPeter Donahue joins Andy as Andy shares about his time at Lookout Mountain and Sweetens Cove with New Club Golf Society. They discuss New Club, the golf courses, and Andy gives a breakdown of the journey of his golf game over three full days of golf.
2025-04-3046 minThe Golf Practice PodcastRory, Bryson, and How The Masters Showed Us The Essence of GolfPeter Donahue joins Andy to discuss Rory Mcilroy and Bryson Dechambeau at the 2025 Masters. They talk about the many ways this week taught us what golf is. They cover the parts of golf we seemingly can control and the parts that are still confounding and mysterious.
2025-04-1732 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Masters Course PreviewPeter Donahue joins Andy to discuss the upcoming Masters Tournament. They spend most of the time hearing about Peter's experience playing the back 9 of Augusta National, and then discuss why watching these tournaments on tv can be so valuable and enjoyable.
2025-04-0945 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Low Hum of GolfPeter Donahue joins Andy to discuss his new theory on the low hum at the core of the game of golf. They also talk about how this metaphor can help provide a structure for understanding why certain mental routines work, while painting a bigger picture of what we are going for.
2025-03-2042 minThe Golf Practice PodcastIs Golf More Like Building Furniture or Surfing?Andy is joined by Dasa Urbankova to discuss a phenomenon of Andy chipping the ball in the hole only when he's not trying to. They explore different headspaces to be in while playing golf, and talk about how important it is to be in a good space when playing. They end with some big picture ideas of how people's understanding of what golf is can impact their mental space and approach to the game.
2025-03-1037 minThe Golf Practice Podcast2025 Golf Goals!Jantzen joins Andy to discuss their golf goals for the 2025 season. They cover their goals in three categories: Perfomance, Approach to the Game, and Philosophical.
2025-03-0346 minThe Golf Practice PodcastYour Golf Game Is Not Your Golf GameThis is a clip from a 2021 episode titled Hot Cup, Cold Cup. In it, Andy, Pete L and Jantzen discuss a Yale study that causes them to question free will, ownership of their golf games, and more!
2025-03-0131 minThe Golf Practice PodcastArtificial Intelligence Golf CoachingPeter Donahue joins Andy as he shares an update from a friend of the podcast who has undergone a coaching experiment, and found great success, using artificial intelligence as his golf coach.
2025-02-1925 minThe Golf Practice PodcastHelp People Just Swing!Peter Donahue joins Andy live from Lisle. They check in on recent coaching experiences, and Andy shares changes to his approach as his coaching has ramped back up.
2025-02-1953 minThe Golf Practice PodcastFinding Magic: Pine Valley in the DarkThis is a clip from a 2020 episode. Peter Donahue shares his story of playing Pine Valley in the middle of the night with only a hickory 2 wood!!
2025-02-1022 minThe Golf Practice PodcastA Coaching Catch-Up, Speed TrainingPete L and Dasa join Andy to check in on how things are going at the two The Golf Practice locations. They discuss a speed training challenge going on and Andy offers a new perspective.
2025-02-0524 minThe Golf Practice PodcastEvolving Coaching TechniquesIn this episode Andy Hayes is joined by Steve Schreck as they delve into the intricacies of golf coaching, discussing their experiences, insights, and evolving techniques. They explore the importance of building awareness in players, addressing misconceptions about learning the golf swing, and the significance of creating a supportive learning environment. The conversation highlights the balance between technical adjustments and individual swing styles, emphasizing the mental aspects of golf, including fears that can increase tension and impact performance.
2025-01-2940 minThe Golf Practice PodcastHow Simplicity Leads to Better OutcomesJantzen joins Andy for a wide ranging discussion on coaching, learning, and the new strategies they are using to help people get better at golf.
2025-01-2333 minThe Golf Practice PodcastWhat if You Never Reach Your Goals?Andy is joined by Peter and Pete L. following the Vikings latest loss. He asks them the question, what should you do if you never reach your goals?
2025-01-1637 minThe Golf Practice PodcastPeter Donahue's Return to CoachingPeter joins Andy to share some stories about some new students he inherited from Andy, as well as the philosophies and methods he's using with them. They also explore various aspects of golf coaching, focusing on the importance of personalized instruction, the challenges of teaching different students, and the significance of experimentation in learning. They discuss the complexities of golf, the lurking fear of the shank, and the necessity of adapting techniques to fit individual needs. The dialogue emphasizes the value of variety in practice, the distinction between learning and performing, and the role of marketing in golf instruction.2025-01-1347 minThe Golf Practice PodcastWhat's In and Out for Golf in 2025In this episode Pete L, Dasa, and Andy play the role of cultural commentators to discuss what's In and Out for Golf Culture in 2025.
2025-01-071h 00The Golf Practice PodcastA Holiday Episode! On Waiting in Golf and LifePeter Donahue and Andy sit down for an update on The Golf Practice Lisle, and discuss the frustrations that come from delays and waiting. Andy shares about the history of Advent and they talk about how waiting is something baked into the way the world works, and suffering comes when we forget that.
2024-12-2034 minThe Golf Practice PodcastHappiness, Traffic, and the Minnesota VikingsIn this episode of the Golf Practice Podcast, hosts Andy Hayes, Pete Leinenweber, and Dasa Urbankova explore the intersection of mindfulness, sports, and personal growth. They discuss how applying mindfulness techniques can enhance performance in sports like bowling and golf, the nature of happiness, and the importance of living in the moment. The conversation also touches on the perception of time and how adults often rush through life, missing opportunities for joy in everyday experiences. In this conversation, the speakers explore the stress associated with timeliness in the workplace, the impact of sports on personal identity and outlook on...2024-12-1134 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Football Episode! On Randomness, Acceptance, Human Nature, and Quick FixesPete L, Peter Donahue and Andy sit down and react to the Chicago Bears latest firing of their coach. They then discuss how the brain likes to make simple explanations for what may be complex, random events, and share how this applies to learning golf and why the wrong mindset can lead to a lack of growth and imnprovement.
2024-12-0453 minThe Golf Practice PodcastTwo Days with Michael HebronIn this episode of the Golf Practice Podcast, Andy Hayes and Peter Donahue share their experience with golf coach Michael Hebron, who spent two days at The Golf Practice last week. They talk about how golf coaching has evolved, the importance of understanding learning and memory, and how engagement impacts the process. They also touch on using improv techniques in coaching, the difference between immediate and mediated learning experiences, and the role of body movement and emotional awareness in golf. The discussion highlights how teaching methods shape a student’s understanding and enjoyment of the game.
02:32 The Impact of...2024-11-2747 minThe Golf Practice PodcastShot Making GolfPeter Donahue joins Andy to discuss student observations over the past few months. Peter talks about the difference of "golf swing golf" and "shot making golf," and the two discuss why one is better than the other, and how you would learn to play one vs. the other.
2024-11-1134 minThe Golf Practice Podcast2024 Half Baked Golf Ideas!Pete L. and Jantzen join Andy for their annual Half Baked Golf Ideas discussion. They share some fun ideas that would benefit the game of golf. They discuss a "Bunker Buy Back Program," "Pinch Golfers," "Advanced Club Cleaner," and much more!
00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction
01:54 Half-Baked Golf Ideas Explained
08:14 The Bunker Buyback Program
12:32 Club Cleaning Sanitizer: A New Solution
20:31 Pinch Golfers: A New Competitive Concept
31:45 Reverse Housing Development Golf
45:10 Golf Citizenship: A New Rating System
2024-11-0154 minThe Golf Practice PodcastAwareness and Nerves in Golf with help from Rupert SpiraIn this episode of the Golf Practice Podcast, Andy Hayes, Pete Leinenweber, and Dasha Urbankova explore various themes surrounding golf, competition, and personal growth. They discuss the excitement of recording their first video podcast, reflect on experiences in competitive golf, and delve into the importance of questioning beliefs and understanding the connection between happiness and performance. The conversation also touches on the nature of awareness, the experience of nervousness in golf, and how to apply these insights to improve performance and well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Tournament Highlights
03:16 Questioning Beliefs and Personal Growth
06:04 Exploring Happiness and Awareness
09:17...2024-10-2540 minThe Golf Practice PodcastGolf MasteryPeter Donahue joins Andy to share stories of success and mastery in their year of golf.
2024-10-0851 minThe Golf Practice PodcastHow Your Beliefs About Yourself Are Holding You BackPete L and Dasa join Andy as they dive deeper into Byron Katie's work on questioning their beliefs. They identify their one main belief, and discuss how it could be holding back their experience and performance in golf.
2024-09-301h 00The Golf Practice PodcastQuestioning Thoughts - A Unique Way to Analyze and Understand Your GamePete L and Dasa join Andy to do "the work," a practice developed by author Byron Katie. This practice invites people to question their thoughts, and through this process, their thoughts lose their power. Pete, Dasa, and Andy apply this practice to different areas of their golf game, and find some surprising results!
2024-09-181h 17The Golf Practice PodcastA Golden Statue and Finding the Best Place to Play FromDasa and Pete L. join Andy as he shares about the best stretch of golf he's ever had. They discuss what leads to good play, what tends to get in the way, and much more!
2024-09-1351 minThe Golf Practice PodcastMistakes in Learning Golf and Coaching the JV SquadIn a special episode live from the patio at Canal Shores, Peter Donahue and Dasa join Andy to have a fun conversation about past mistakes they've made when learning the game of golf. Peter also shares some great stories about his experience this year coaching JV golf, and the crew is joined by Evanston Township High School golf coach Jed Curtis for a 5 minute check in on the hottest golf team in Illinois.
2024-08-3041 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Perfect Balance of Competition and EnjoymentPete L. and Dasa join Andy to share a few highlights from their trip to Sand Valley. They discuss a thrilling final match, bonus golf, and a 1 club challenge. Andy also shares thoughts on the Bluey episode, "The Sign" and how it relates to his current relationship with golf.
2024-08-261h 00The Golf Practice Podcast"I believe that's what heaven looks like for me."Peter Donahue joins Andy to recap their trip to Sand Valley and the best rounds of golf Peter has played in years. They cover his process and practice of experimentation and self discovery that allowed him to play with trust and freedom. At the end he shares brief highlights of a tour of The Lido.
2024-08-231h 06The Golf Practice PodcastFinding the Magic of GolfDasa Urbankova, The Golf Practices's newest coach, joins Andy to discuss mental performance in golf. Andy recaps his swing journey over the past year, and they discuss how Dasa has helped him with the mental side of the game. Andy also talks about the magic he has found in golf since getting his mind on the right things.
2024-08-051h 02The Golf Practice PodcastDanny Fisher on Playing in a Korn Ferry Tour EventDanny Fisher joins the podcast for the fifth time, this time to discuss his recent experience playing in the NV5 Invitational at The Glen Club.
2024-07-3155 minThe Golf Practice PodcastBonus Episode - 2024 The Golf Practice Staff Trip DraftAndy is joined on the podcast by 2024 Captains Pete L, Caleb Nilson, and Steve Schreck. They recap past trips and draft their teams for the 2024 event.
2024-07-2253 minThe Golf Practice PodcastSwing Change Check-In, Sedge Valley, Eagle SpringsJantzen joins Andy to check in on the state of their golf game, as well as recap their trips to play Sedge Valley and Eagle Springs.
2024-07-1737 minThe Golf Practice PodcastRory McIlroy and The Art of Not Trying Too HardPeter Donahue joins Andy to discuss how everyone has experienced their own version of Rory McIlroy's finish to the US Open and then they give their thoughts on how to overcome the performance hurdles and milestones we all face.
2024-06-1730 minThe Golf Practice PodcastHickory Revival! With Special Guest Clark WillardClark Willard of Hickory Revival joins Andy and Jantzen to discuss his journey with hickory golf and the work he now does restoring the clubs and making them more accessible for people across the country to play. You can find more from Clark at www.hickoryrevival.com and on Instagram @hickoryrevival.
2024-06-1253 minThe Golf Practice PodcastPhilosophy, Chaos, and True GravityPeter Donahue joins Andy for a wide ranging conversation covering some philosophy from Peter Rollins, the unavoidable existence of chaos, as well as some thoughts on true gravity. They talk about the importance of your approach and mindset to golf, as well as how to "put yourself in the best position to succeed."
2024-05-1558 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Spiritual Practice of "One Shot at a Time"Peter Donahue and Andy share a perspective on the cliche "one shot at a time" gained by their time at Sweetens Cove. They discuss how this experience has changed the way they see their golf now, as well as other possible practices within the game of golf.
2024-05-0638 minThe Golf Practice PodcastA Definitive Conclusion on the Usefulness of ParPeter Donahue and Pete L. join Andy as they come up with a conclusion on the usefulness of par. They discuss the many reasons they think par is not the most helpful way to measure a round of golf, and offer some alternative ways people could describe and measure their rounds.
2024-04-241h 02The Golf Practice PodcastTwo Days at Sweetens CovePeter Donahue and Andy discuss their trip to Sweetens Cove. They talk about the course, the camaraderie of their group, as well as new friends Kevin, Tyler and Jim Hartsell.
2024-04-1753 minThe Golf Practice PodcastSwing Change Best PracticesPeter Donahue joins Andy to discuss the benefits of making swing changes, things to avoid, and the best way to go about it all.
2024-03-2748 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Difficulties of ChangePeter Donahue joins Andy as he gives an update on his "new swing," and how it is working taking it from practice to the course. They discuss how much change is too much, as well as what is the sweet spot to look for when changing something in your swing.
2024-03-1456 minThe Golf Practice PodcastFebruary Golf at Spring ValleyPete L and Andy join you live from the car, to and from a round of golf in February at Spring Valley Country Club. They discuss their mindset going into the round and what they are hoping to get out of it. Then they are back immediately following the round for a recap.
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2024-02-1246 minThe Golf Practice PodcastA Golf Lesson With Hank HaneyPeter Donahue and Jantzen join Andy to discuss their experience learning from Hank Haney over the past few months. In this episode they cover:
- Haney's approach to coaching
- Haney's swing theory
- How their own coaching has been influenced by Hank
And much more!
2024-01-2442 minThe Golf Practice PodcastA Holiday Episode About HopePeter Donahue, Pete L. and Andy sit down for a special holiday episode on the theme of hope. They discuss the benefits of being a hopeful golfer, and share how the golf is a great place to practice being hopeful.
2023-12-2052 minThe Golf Practice PodcastA Big Picture Theory of the Golf SwingPeter Donahue joins Andy as he shares a big picture theory of the golf swing. They also discuss how the brain works in big picture concepts rather than small details, and how so many people miss this when teaching and coaching golf.
2023-12-1354 minThe Golf Practice PodcastGolf Swing ForgeryPeter Donahue is back with Andy as they continue their discussion on learning golf in a way that fits with how the brain learns best. This week they cover:
- How important is having the correct information?
- How to avoid swinging as if you were forging a signature.
- Why golf instruction is so much more technical than other sports.
- This episode also features an all-time Peter Donahue story relating someone raised in a communist culture moving to a democratic state to the way we could learn to putt.2023-11-2957 minThe Golf Practice PodcastFixing Things In Golf Lessons Doesn’t WorkPeter Donahue and Andy continue their discussion about brain compatible, student first, golf lessons. They share their ideas about why 'melee' is a valuable exercise, and talk about why traditional 'teach/fix' golf lessons don't work.
2023-11-201h 00The Golf Practice Podcast2023 Golf Recap: Hickory EditionPeter Donahue, Jantzen, and Andy recap their year of playing hickory golf. They tell stories of acquiring clubs, difficulties and joys faced on the course, and much more! They end sharing their goals and helping each other come up with a plan for their golf going forward.
2023-11-201h 15The Golf Practice PodcastBrain Compatible Golf LessonsPeter Donahue joins Andy to discuss how to teach golf in a brain compatible way, and how most golf lessons are missing the mark in this regard. They cover work by Sean Foley and Michael Hebron.
2023-11-1454 minThe Golf Practice PodcastFinding Your Authentic SwingJantzen, Steve, and Andy talk about the two main camps of golf swing theory - swing mechanics and awareness practice. They also cover a passage from The Legend of Baggar Vance about the "Authentic Swing," and discuss how the two camps of swing theory can both find their authentic swing.
2023-10-0540 minThe Golf Practice PodcastGolf Gives You Energy, Or Takes It AwayPete L, Jantzen, and Andy ask the question, "If golf can give you energy, how would we get energy from it more often?" They discuss a few memorable life giving rounds from the year as well as rounds that were draining. They end by offering some big picture conclusions on the impact golf made on their lives this year, and what overall lends a round of golf to be life giving rather than draining.
2023-09-201h 07The Golf Practice PodcastTiger Woods, Golf CoachTGP Coach Steve Schreck joins Andy to discuss Tiger Woods' brief forays into the world of golf coaching. They cover the clip from the clinic at the Nexus Cup as well as his playing lesson with Dwyane Wade. They also talk about how to spend the dangers of learning golf online, reading curriculum in America, and more!
2023-09-1447 minThe Golf Practice Podcast9 Holes at The Lido, ”Golf gives you energy”Jantzen and Peter Donahue join Andy to discuss their impromptu trip to the Lido, hickory golf, and how golf can either give you energy, or be completely draining.
2023-08-3040 minThe Golf Practice PodcastTGP’s Major Season. Mindsets, Perspectives and DecisionsJantzen and Peter Donahue join Andy to discuss the staff trip at Sand Valley. They discuss varying mindsets and perspectives going into the trip, and each round. They also share stories of memorable holes and shots, and recap the competition.
2023-08-231h 05The Golf Practice PodcastThe Mind and The SwingPeter Donahue and Andy discuss some brain research from Steven Yellin and how it relates to golf. They discuss how swing thoughts can hurt muscle memory, how to get your mind in the right place to play more consistent golf and much more!
2023-07-2552 minThe Golf Practice PodcastBonus Episode - 2023 TGP Staff Trip Announcement and DraftThe TGP Staff Trip is an annual tradition unlike any other. Team captains Andy, Alex Prior, and Zach Bussmann are on the podcast to share memories of past staff trips, the format for the 2023 trip, and draft their teams live on the pod.
2023-07-1255 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Future of Golf, etc.Peter Donahue and Andy sit down for a wide ranging conversation on the future of golf, equipment, the state of their golf games, Peter's new discoveries in the swing, and much more!
2023-06-2854 minThe Golf Practice PodcastRory, Rickie, Wyndham at the US Open and a Hickory Golf Check InAndy is joined by Jenny Hayes to discuss the 3 unique playing purposes that Rory, Rickie, and Wyndham had going into the final day at the US Open. Andy also checks in on his season of hickory golf.
2023-06-2058 minThe Golf Practice PodcastGolf Conversations at a WeddingAndy is joined by the First Lady of the podcast, Jenny Hayes as they discuss some different perspectives on golf they heard at Jantzen's wedding. They offer perspectives for people who avoid golf because they don't think they'll ever be good enough, and people who have trouble dealing with the failure that is part of golf.
2023-06-1448 minThe Golf Practice PodcastVardon, Effortlessness, and the Sounds of GolfPeter Donahue and Andy discuss Harry Vardon's swing and his "lack of any apparent effort," and how listening to the sound of the swing might be the best swing thought that exists.
2023-05-1651 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Surest Way To Ruin Your GamePete L, Jantzen and Andy discuss studies about whoop bands and sleep trackers en route to answering the question, "what's the surest way to ruin your game?"
2023-05-0839 minThe Golf Practice PodcastGolf Lessons from BlueyPete L, Jantzen, and Andy check in on what fascinates them the most about golf at the moment, then Andy shares a hickory golf update and they discuss the Rain episode of Bluey and the spiritual practice of play.
2023-05-0257 minThe Golf Practice PodcastHickory Golf at Spring Valley Round RecapJantzen and Andy come to you live from the car on the ride home from their first round of hickory golf. They share expectations, stories from the round, and their new thoughts about the clubs after playing with them.
2023-04-1144 minThe Golf Practice PodcastMasters Thoughts, Golf Anticipation, and Golf PhilosophyPeter Donahue, Zach and Andy share some thoughts on the Masters before getting into their thoughts going into golf season, and discuss some philosophy from Peter Rollins.
2023-04-1048 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Four Stages of Golf EnlightenmentPeter Donahue, Pete L, Jantzen join Andy as he reveals for the very first time The Four Stages of Golf Enlightenment. They also discuss their new foray into hickory golf.
2023-03-231h 07The Golf Practice PodcastLines and Levels of DevelopmentPete L. Jantzen, and Andy continue discussing a theory from Ken Wilber and Vision 54 on how it's important develop multiple areas of your golf experience in order to reach peak performance and have spiritual experiences more often.
2023-03-071h 07The Golf Practice Podcast”Full Swing” = Cotton Candy, Lines and Levels of DevelopmentPete L, Jantzen, and Andy discuss Netflix's Full Swing documentary and then get into their main topic, Lines and Levels of Development. This comes from Ken Wilber and Vision 54, and is a unique way to thinking about where performance and success comes from on the course.
2023-03-0650 minThe Golf Practice PodcastNo Tips Allowed #2: Learning the Fundamentals and Changing MechanicsPeter Donahue, Jantzen, and Andy continue the No Tips Allowed series discussing the best way to learn the fundamentals, why some mechanical changes don't work, and much more!
2023-02-2055 minThe Golf Practice PodcastNo Tips Allowed: How to Learn Grip, Stance, and PosturePeter Donahue joins Jantzen and Andy to discuss whether or not it's important to learn grip, stance, and posture when learning golf!
2023-02-1755 minThe Golf Practice PodcastSynchronicity and Accepting RealityPeter Donahue, Pete L, and Andy share some thoughts on persimmon drivers, synchronicity, accepting reality, radical Christianity, and more!
2023-02-1040 minThe Golf Practice PodcastNo Tips Allowed: A Coaching Deep Dive. The problems with Instagram Coaching, the Culture of Golfers, Awareness and IntentionJantzen and Andy are here with a new (hopefully) weekly episode 'No Tips Allowed' where they take a deep dive into coaching. This week they share why some popular mechanics based solutions don't always work and offer some alternative methods.
2023-02-0655 minThe Golf Practice PodcastHow to Enjoy GolfPete L. Peter Donahue and Andy discuss the tendency people have to make their New Year's Resolution to "Enjoy golf more." They also catch up on their persimmon journey and much more!
2023-01-2756 minThe Golf Practice PodcastHow To See More Miracles On The Golf CoursePete L. and Peter Donahue join Andy to discuss a wide array of topics. They cover theme music, the World Cup, miracles on the golf course, the afterlife, and more!
2023-01-1759 minThe Golf Practice Podcast2023 Golf ResolutionsPete L. Jantzen, and Zach join Andy to share their 2023 golf resolutions. The categories for this year are "Approach" and "Accomplish."
2023-01-0253 minThe Golf Practice PodcastNew Year’s Resolutions PrimerPete L, Jantzen, and Zach join Andy to get ready for their annual New Year's Resolutions podcast. They share stories and ask questions that will help everyone come up with great resolutions for year 2023.
2022-12-2045 minThe Golf Practice PodcastSpecial Guest Todd Demsey! On Persimmon Golf, Professional Golf, and The Way Golf Was Meant To Be PlayedTodd Demsey (1993 NCAA Individual Champion, Walker Cup Team, PGA Tour Player, Persimmon Club Builder) joins Pete L and Andy to discuss Todd's Journey from college and professional golf to now. Todd shares about his passion for club making and persimmon golf. They all share about their approach to the game, and why people should use persimmon golf clubs.
2022-12-131h 00The Golf Practice PodcastFinding Your Ethic of GolfInspired by a Ben Hogan story, Andy takes Pete L. and Peter Donahue on a journey to discover various Ethics of Golf that are out there. They share previous ethics they have had, and share where they currently are now. Discussion includes Pete L's divots out of neighbors yards, Andy buying new clubs, and Peter playing Pine Valley.
2022-12-051h 01The Golf Practice PodcastTGP Free Swim: World Cup, Offseason Reflections, Persimmon GolfPeter Donahue, Pete L, and Andy catch up on a wide variety of topics. Pete and Andy have played their best golf this past summer but are left feeling empty, Peter gives some guidance.
2022-11-281h 09The Golf Practice PodcastThemes and Learning from the 2022 SeasonPete L, Jantzen and Andy discuss their themes of 2022, and go deep to uncover how their play shows the answer to the question, "What is Golf?"
2022-11-0752 minThe Golf Practice Podcast2022 Season RecapPete L. Jantzen, and Andy recap their 2022 golf seasons. Top 3 rounds, worst round, shot of the year, and much more!
2022-11-021h 23The Golf Practice PodcastStaff Trip Recap, Stories of Success and Failure in PreparationPeter Donahue and Zach Bussmann join Andy to recap their staff golf trip. They also share stories and discuss ideas on preparation in golf.
2022-10-261h 09The Golf Practice PodcastGolf Is Not A JourneyJantzen and Peter Donahue join Andy to catch up on what golf related things have been on their mind. Then they discuss some golf philosophy from a Youtube video by Alan Watts titled Life Is Not A Journey.
2022-10-0456 minThe Golf Practice PodcastStaff Trip 2022 Format Announcement & Draft!In a very special annual episode, Jantzen and Rob join Andy for the reveal of the 2022 TGP Staff Trip format, and then teams are drafted live!
2022-09-2644 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe First Open, LIV, Tiger - the Spiritual Side of CompetitionZach and Andy discuss the First Open Championship in 1860, LIV Golf, and Tiger Woods, in search of coming to a better understanding of the spiritual side of competition in golf.
2022-09-1953 minThe Golf Practice PodcastThe Spirituality of GolfZach joins Andy to talk about his theory about the spirituality of golf. They discuss a poem by Angelus Silesus, the difference between using food as fuel and a meal with family, metaphors, and much more!
2022-09-1248 minThe Golf Practice PodcastHalf Set Check In, a Summer of LearningPete and Jantzen make their triumphant return to the podcast to give an update on playing golf with a half set of clubs, and their philosophy regarding what clubs to carry. They end by sharing what they learned about themselves and golf this summer.
2022-09-061h 03The Golf Practice PodcastScotland Travelogue Part 2: Shiskine and PrestwickPart 2 of the travelogue covers Andy's time at Shiskine and Prestwick, where he played each course twice.
2022-08-291h 01The Golf Practice PodcastScotland Travelogue Part 1: Jubilee, Lundin Links, ElieOn his recent trip to Scotland, Andy recorded a recap of each day. Part 1 covers his time in St. Andrews, playing the Jubilee Course, Lundin Links, and Elie.
2022-08-251h 01The Golf Practice PodcastShooting 62, Shooting 80, Alan Watts, and More with Danny FisherDanny Fisher is back for the fourth time! He discusses his summer of golf, a few stories by Alan Watts. Andy and Danny are joined by surprise guest Peter Donahue for a thrilling final 15 minutes of this episode.
2022-08-101h 02The Golf Practice PodcastThe First Golfer in America with Peter DonahuePeter joins Andy to share details of a trip to play a Member/Guest tournament. He also discusses a course with some deep family ties.
2022-08-0845 minThe Golf Practice PodcastPlaying Golf With TrustZach joins Andy to discuss some ideas about how to play golf with trust. Is it possible? Is it helpful? How could a 90's handicapper trust themselves?
2022-08-011h 02The Golf Practice PodcastTiger at The Open, Melee, Personal Golf Updates, with Peter DonahueZach Bussmann and Peter Donahue join Andy for a summer check in.
2022-07-151h 12The Golf Practice PodcastSwing Feels, Learning, Metaphors with Peter DonahuePeter joins Andy to discuss a wide array of topics.
2022-06-0650 minThe Golf Practice PodcastNever Make The Same Swing Twice, Fascination, etc. with Peter DonahuePeter joins Andy as they continue their discussion on some of the themes from Golf in the Kingdom.
2022-04-2749 minThe Golf Practice PodcastStories of True Gravity with Peter DonahuePeter joins Andy and they share stories of experiencing True Gravity.
2022-04-1933 minThe Golf Practice PodcastTiger at the Masters, and True Gravity with Peter DonahuePeter joins Andy to discuss Tiger Woods at the Masters, and True Gravity from the Michael Murphy book Golf in the Kingdom.
2022-04-1837 minThe Golf Practice PodcastPost Apocalyptic Golf with Peter Donahue and Chris OehlerkingAndy is joined by Peter Donahue and they catch up on Peter's latest projects. Then they are joined by surprise guest Chris Oehlerking and use a post apocalyptic scenario to help in learning what is really meaningful in golf.
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