The Golf Practice Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Dasa joins Andy to recap his trip to Sand Valley playing hickory golf. He discusses that he will continue playing the clubs because they helped him find more magic, meaning, and significance in his golf. They also discuss if it is possible to bring this magic to the modern game.
On the drive home from Sand Valley Andy and Jantzen recap their hickory matches at Sand Valley. They discuss adjusting to the clubs, competing with hickories, and the differences between playing with hickory and modern equipment.
In a very special car episode, Andy is joined by Jantzen Miserak on their drive up to Sand Valley as they weigh whether to play hickory or modern golf clubs on their trip. Andy describes an experience of divine intervention, and the two reminisce about past hickory golf memories.
Dasa tells the story of her putting struggles this season. She discusses the process of trying to find the answer when things stop working. Dasa and Andy discuss the golden statue story, finding your baseline, and how to make changes without getting to mechanical.
Dasa and Andy lay out two different ways of playing golf: one that is playing in True Gravity, and another that leads to Frustration, Pain, and Suffering.
Andy and Dasa continue their search for defining what happens when peak performance occurs. They discuss theories from Interstellar, the band Bleachers, and Golf in the Kingdom.
Dasa and Andy continue a conversation about what actually leads to peak performance. If it's not confidence and feeling good about your swing, then what actually matters? They discuss a theory of linking motion to outcome, and get help from Interstellar and Albert Einstein along the way.
Daniel Johnson rejoins the podcast after a recent trip to Scotland. He discusses his experience playing golf in Scotland for the first time at courses Elie, New Course, Dumbarnie. They also discuss the magic of golf and how Scotland helps you find the soul of the game.
Dasa joins Andy as he shares about a recent round: a stroke play event with live scoring. Andy talks about nerves and preparation going into the event, as well as how to play and what to focus on when the pressure increases.
Andy, 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.
Andy is joined by Peter Donahue as they discuss their latest ideas, insights, developments, and practices from their coaching and own golf games.
Peter 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.
Peter 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.
Peter 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.
Peter 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.
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.
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.
This 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!
Peter 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.
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.
This 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!!
Pete 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.
In 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.
Jantzen joins Andy for a wide ranging discussion on coaching, learning, and the new strategies they are using to help people get better at golf.
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?
Peter 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.
03:40Teaching Golf: Lessons and Experiences07:32Addressing the Shank: A Student's Journey17:20Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Process24:55The Power of Collaboration26:37Complexity of Problem Solving34:31The Fallacy of Cause and Effect in Learning36:13Subtle Changes Leading to Major Improvements38:25Redefining the Role of a Teacher41:58Empowering Students Through Intrigue
In 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.
In 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 life, and how past experiences with sports teams can shape one's perspective on success and failure. They discuss the triviality of being late to work, the emotional weight of sports memories, particularly in relation to the Minnesota Vikings, and how these experiences can influence personal growth and resilience.
01:08 Pete's Bowling Mindset06:24 The Pursuit of Happiness 11:40 The Perception of Time and Living in the Moment17:23 Finding Joy in Everyday Challenges22:14 Traffic30:08 The 98 Vikings
Pete 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.
In 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 Michael Hebron on Golf Coaching07:20 Understanding Learning and Memory in Golf Instruction18:05 Improv Techniques in Coaching20:29 Exploring Communication and Learning in Golf24:50 Immediate vs. Mediated Experience in Golf Training32:57 The Importance of Emotional State in Learning47:48Mastery and the Joy of Learning Golf
Peter 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.
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 Introduction01:54 Half-Baked Golf Ideas Explained08:14 The Bunker Buyback Program12:32 Club Cleaning Sanitizer: A New Solution20:31 Pinch Golfers: A New Competitive Concept31:45 Reverse Housing Development Golf45:10 Golf Citizenship: A New Rating System
In 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 Highlights03:16 Questioning Beliefs and Personal Growth06:04 Exploring Happiness and Awareness09:17 The Connection Between Scores and Self-Identity12:21 Finding Peace Beyond Performance15:05 The Role of the Mind in Golf and Life21:27 Understanding the Mind's Mechanisms22:20 Navigating Nerves in Golf24:53 The Role of Expectations in Performance30:07 Awareness and Self-Perception36:33 Embracing Emotions and Natural Reactions
Peter Donahue joins Andy to share stories of success and mastery in their year of golf.
Pete 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.
Pete 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!
Dasa 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!
In 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.
Pete 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.
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.
Dasa 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.
Danny Fisher joins the podcast for the fifth time, this time to discuss his recent experience playing in the NV5 Invitational at The Glen Club.
Andy 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.
Jantzen 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.
Peter 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.
Clark 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.
Peter 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."
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.
Peter 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.
Peter 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.
Peter Donahue joins Andy to discuss the benefits of making swing changes, things to avoid, and the best way to go about it all.
Peter 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.
Pete 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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Peter Donahue and Jantzen join Andy to discuss their experience learning from Hank Haney over the past few months. In this episode they cover:
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Haney's approach to coaching
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Haney's swing theory
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How their own coaching has been influenced by Hank
And much more!
Peter 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.
Peter 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.
Peter 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:
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How important is having the correct information?
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How to avoid swinging as if you were forging a signature.
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Why golf instruction is so much more technical than other sports.
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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.
Peter 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.
Peter 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.
Peter 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.
Jantzen, 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.
Pete 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.
TGP 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!
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.
Jantzen 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.
Peter 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!
The 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.
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!
Andy 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.
Andy 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.
Peter 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.
Pete 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?"
Pete 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.
Jantzen 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.
Peter 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.
Peter Donahue, Pete L, Jantzen join Andy as he reveals for the very first time The Four Stages of Golf Enlightenment.
Pete 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.
Pete 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.
Peter 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!
Peter Donahue joins Jantzen and Andy to discuss whether or not it's important to learn grip, stance, and posture when learning golf!
Peter Donahue, Pete L, and Andy share some thoughts on persimmon drivers, synchronicity, accepting reality, radical Christianity, and more!
Jantzen 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.
Pete 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!
Pete 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!
Pete L. Jantzen, and Zach join Andy to share their 2023 golf resolutions. The categories for this year are "Approach" and "Accomplish."
Pete 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.
Todd 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.
Inspired 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.
Peter 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.
Pete 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?"
Pete L. Jantzen, and Andy recap their 2022 golf seasons. Top 3 rounds, worst round, shot of the year, and much more!
Peter Donahue and Zach Bussmann join Andy to recap their staff golf trip. They also share stories and discuss ideas on preparation in golf.
Jantzen 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.
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!
Zach 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.
Zach 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!
Pete 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.
Part 2 of the travelogue covers Andy's time at Shiskine and Prestwick, where he played each course twice.
On 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.
Danny 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.
Peter joins Andy to share details of a trip to play a Member/Guest tournament. He also discusses a course with some deep family ties.
Zach 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?
Peter joins Andy as they continue their discussion on some of the themes from Golf in the Kingdom.
Peter joins Andy to discuss Tiger Woods at the Masters, and True Gravity from the Michael Murphy book Golf in the Kingdom.
Andy 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.
Pete, Jantzen, and Andy spend some more time discussing Fred Shoemaker's book Extraordinary Putting.
Andy, Jantzen, and Pete first discuss their journey with persimmon clubs, then they discuss some ideas from Fred Shoemaker regarding golf tips vs. awareness. They end with some half baked ideas for a breakaway golf tour.
Pete, Jantzen and Andy discuss a Richard Rohr quote about the need to practice losing, and share some thoughts on how golf can be a great place to do this.
In reading Herbert Warren Wind's book Following Through, Andy uncovered a chapter about a professional tournament that took place in 1964 where the players were only allowed to use 7 clubs. Andy shares the section with Peter Donahue and Jantzen and they discuss their reactions, their preferred 7 club set up, and the difference between valuing skill vs. score in golf.
Steve and Jantzen join Andy to share their 2022 golf resolutions and come up with their own personal themes for the year.
Peter joins Andy to discuss their ever evolving views on Christmas, and then share a few stories of mystery and wonder from their past year of golf.
Danny Fisher returns to the podcast for the third time to discuss his journey over the past two years of college golf
Pete L, Jantzen, and Zach Bussmann join Andy to recap their season of golf and discuss ideas and goals for the future.
Peter and Andy recap their trip to Lost Dunes and The Dunes Club. They also discuss the state of their games, and Peter gives Andy some direction for his game going forward.
Peter Donahue joins Andy for a wide ranging conversation. Pete gives his thoughts on the most recent podcast, Andy recaps the recent history of the Minnesota Vikings, and they cover the various stories we tell ourselves on the course, and how they are not always very helpful.
Pete, Jantzen, and Andy dive deep into a Yale University study on how the temperature of your drink impacts the way you see other people. They discuss the implications of this, and whether we have as much ownership over our thoughts, opinions, and even golf games as we think we do.
Andy is joined by special guests Steve Schreck and Alex Prior to preview the 2021 TGP Fall Staff Trip. They start out by discussing the Dunes Club and Lost Dunes. They share what they believe makes each course great, as well as what they look for in a golf course. At the end, the teams and format for the 2021 trip are announced to some contention.
Pete L, Jantzen, and Andy ask questions about fandom. Should we ever question who we root for? They then dive into the Ryder Cup this year and discuss which team we should pull for this year.
Pete and Andy are joined by Peter Donahue to discuss trends in golf instruction, teaching and coaching since he joined the golf business in 1978. They cover why certain trends gained traction, and what impact it has had on teaching today.
Peter Donahue joins Andy, Jantzen and Pete to discuss what separates the truly great courses. They then dive in to Zen Golf and react to the topics of tension and confidence.
Pete, Jantzen and Andy discuss the recent trend of tour players "texting with Tiger." They then share their dream foursome, with analysis over what are the most important factors to consider when answering this important question.
Andy and Peter recap their summer of golf. They discuss Tiger Woods' putting course in California, Peter's summer golf lessons, a contentious golf match, and much more.
Pete, Jantzen and Andy recap their recent trip to Lawsonia before jumping into the deep end of anxiety in golf, and how changing perspectives can be helpful.
Peter Donahue, Peter L, and Andy check in and talk about the less glamorous work of running a golf camp, a quote from Ram Dass, Golf in the Kingdom, and much more!
Pete, Andy, and Steve Schreck (!) come to you live from the patio at Canal Shores in our first podcast of the summer. They discuss all things related to excuses in the game of golf, and much more!
Tom Coyne's new book, A Course Called America, was released yesterday and features a chapter on Canal Shores, and two sentences mentioning a junior golf camp. Andy asks Peter to tell the story of how we got to this point.
Pete, Jantzen, and Andy discuss "The Tiger 5," stats that Tiger Woods tracks when playing golf.
Andy, Pete, and Jantzen discuss a theory from French Philosopher Jacques Lacan (1901-1981) regarding the terms the Imaginary, the Symbolic, and the Real. These ideas work together help give an understanding of how we see the world. As always, they cover how these ideas relate to and help us better understand golf and ourselves.
Pete, Jantzen and Andy discuss golf excuses, an exercise by Vision 54 coaches Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson about playing your best and worst golf. They end with a thought experiment developed by author Byron Katie called Inquiry.
Peter Donahue, Jantzen Miserak, Peter Leinenweber, and Andy Hayes come together once and for all to make the case that playing with fewer clubs is a better way to play golf. Unfortunately the audio file was damaged so the audio is not up to our standards. We thought it would be better to release it as is than to try to recreate the magic. Please consider this as "the lost episode."
Andy, Pete, and Jantzen recap their social media fast, and discuss the trade offs that come with it. They also go on a deep dive in exploring what exactly is awareness and how can being aware of our awareness impact our lives and our golf game.
Pete, Jantzen and Andy discuss an excerpt from the book the Art of Learning, as recommended by Scott Fawcett. They they go into an idea presented by Erik Anders Lang regarding fate and logical determinism, and jump down the rabbit hole of free will and how it all relates to golf.
Pete, Peter, and Andy give some brief thoughts on the Masters tournament before diving deep into some golf philosophies inspired by Beatle George Harrison. They end by hearing Peter Donahue's origin story of how and why he began using 1/2 set of clubs in the mid 80's, way before it was cool.
Pete, Andy, and Jantzen discuss the idea that if everyone's dreams came true in relation to their golf game, they actually wouldn't like golf anymore. They also cover Patty and Spieth's wins from the weekend in golf, Mighty Ducks Game Changers, and more!
Andy is joined by Peter Donahue and Jantzen to discuss some technical parts of the golf swing. Certain things are caused, and certain things are allowed. When you cause something that should be allowed, poor shots occur.
Pete, Jantzen, and Andy discuss Paul Casey's 300 yard carry shot with a persimmon driver, Bryson vs. Westwood, a Walt Whitman quote from Ted Lasso, and ways to play more valuable golf.
Andy is joined by the Godfather of Golf, Peter Donahue and they dive in to the differences between "Golf" and "The Golf." They talk about the difference between being asleep and awake, about how the great religions and golf seem to be asking some of the same questions, and how Tiger Woods' journey has shown him going from asleep to awake.
Peter, Andy and Jantzen discuss the one year anniversary of golf being shut down due to Covid, walking, rakes in bunkers, reactions to Bryson and Spieth at Bay Hill, and Andy asks for advice about returning to social media.
Andy is joined by The Godfather of Golf, Peter Donahue in a new series sharing Andy's "Theories of the Game." They share their "conversion" stories from North Berwick, and Pine Valley, and talk about ways they have grown in their understanding of and asking questions about what exactly golf is.
In a new weekly series, Jantzen, "Young Pete" and Andy discuss the biggest golf story of the week, something fascinating, and answer "the question of the week."
In the spirit of Hogan's 5 Lessons, Andy asked the Godfather of Golf, Peter Donahue, for "Donahue's 5 Lessons." In this episode Pete gives an overview of the lessons, and then we will go into them in more detail on future episodes.
Peter and Andy continue their discussion on Golf in the Kingdom. From Peter the 4th in 1502, to Eisenhower, to Trump, golf seems to have a way of permeating into all aspects of society.
Peter and Andy discuss how Michael Murphy's book Golf in the Kingdom book inspired Peter to get into the golf business, and how it has impacted his view of what golf can be. Then they begin going through his favorite chapter, Singing the Praises of Golf.
Peter, Jantzen, and Andy discuss some half baked ideas including Live Hazards, Only Match Play, and Wearable Major Trophies.
Andy and Jantzen set out to recap their summer of golf, but ended up having a wide ranging conversation about family, dads, meaning, coaching, and playing golf with a sense of freedom.
Pete joins Andy to discuss Tiger's famed chip in on hole 16 in the 2005 Masters, as well as other memories of that tournament.
Alex and Andy discuss the seemingly forgotten 2009 Masters where Angel Cabrera beat Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell in a playoff. It also featured a near 7 stroke comeback by Phil Mickelson who was paired with Tiger Woods on Sunday.
We're celebrating Masters week with Andy's top 5 Masters memories. He first talks with Chris about the buzz surrounding defending champion Jordan Spieth's, his two shots in the water on 12, him flying in his coach on Saturday night, and much more.
In the first part of a new series on golf mindset, Andy and Jenny discuss the Hero's Journey, and how it can help people find more enjoyment and better performance in golf.
Everyone comes to the golf club with their own idea of how it is intended to be swung, and this is often the cause of many swing faults. Pete and Andy discuss this in detail, how different people learn, and how there is no one size fits all model when it comes to the golf swing.
Peter, Steve, and Andy discuss the new USGA and R&A Distance Report, and offer reactions and ideas about what could be done going forward.
Andy, Jantzen, Steve and Andrew discuss Erik Anders Lang's Old Course Video "We Surprised Stuart Twice at the Old Course" and then share their own memories of golfing with family members.
You can find the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CMYM2YDKOM
World Long Drive athlete Nick Kiefer joins Andy and Chris to discuss his start in the sport, his 3rd place finish at World's in 2017, what he's working on in his swing and much more.
Pete and Andy discuss cheating in golf. From Patrick Reed to Tiger Woods to Gary Player to the Legend of Bagger Vance, these stories open a window showing how golf is much more than just a game.
In a new series, Jantzen, Steve, and Andrew join Andy to share some half baked ideas and hot takes related to golf. They discuss a sushi style beverage cart, new rules, slow play, and The Presidents President's Cup.
Jantzen and Andy recap the President's Cup. Paid fans, cheating, fighting, and an incredible golf course made this a week we won't soon forget!
Danny Fisher returns to the podcast to talk about his up and down summer, his fall season playing golf at Miami of Ohio, and playing golf with half a set of clubs.
Chris, Pete, Jantzen and Andy recap the 2019 indoor Donahue Cup, share stories about the award winners and memorable students from the past year.
In a new podcast segment, Past Parallel, Andy takes a look at all things par. Its history, courses with unique pars, loss aversion, and how par can actually hurt your game.
Stay tuned for future Past Parallel episodes from other TGP coaches!
Pete, Jantzen, and Andy discuss a trip to Scotland, competing in the Illinois Open, and playing golf with less than 14 clubs.
TGP/M360 alumn and current Carnegie Melon golfer Jason Folker stops by to discuss his journey to playing college golf, his biggest breakthroughs, challenges in choosing a school, some difficulties in adapting to the college experience and his time at Nationals this year.
Pete and Andy discuss their summer of golf exploring Wisconsin, Pete's time playing Royal Portrush, and how you can rate a golf course by how many elves live there.
After a long lay off, The Golf Practice Podcast is back with Jantzen and Andy live from the patio at Canal Shores Golf Course. They share stories of their best and worst rounds of the year, what they are working on and thinking about in the golf swing, a Wisconsin golf hidden gem, and more!
Chris and Andy sit down to recap the Masters and discuss what it was like to be there during Tiger's historic comeback win.
Peter Donahue joins Andy to share the incredible story of his experience playing Augusta National Golf Club. This is one episode you don't want to miss!
In our first episode celebrating Master's week 2019, Chris stops by to discuss his trips to the Master's, what the course is like in person, and why more people need to pay attention to hole 6.
Pete and Jantzen join Andy to share stories of some recent trips to warmer weather, and discuss the best ways to transition to playing golf outside after a long winter indoors.
TGP's Mindfulness-based Mental Conditioning Coach joins Andy to talk about a vast array of topics including the mental approach to the game, getting hit by a car, being present, smiling, and love.
Peter, Tye, and Andy discuss a chapter from Zen Golf, Basic Goodness. You can approach golf from a 'poverty mentality' or a 'basic goodness mentality' which will lead to improvement, growth, and more enjoyment.
How do you know when to make a change? Tye, Jantzen, and Andy discuss a wide variety of instructors, players, and pop stars, including Stan Utley, Bryson Dechambeau, George Gankas, and Ariana Grande in exploring this question.
Jantzen shares with Andy and Tye about his recent tour of Cool Clubs's headquarters in Phoenix, AZ, and gives his reasons for wanting to get fit for new clubs ASAP.
Peter, Jantzen, and Andy talk about how important it is to have a beginner's mind, and the 4 types of students.
Some members of the TGP family share their most memorable round of golf from 2018. We had the honor of hearing from Jantzen Miserak (:35), Isabella Martino (7:40), Andy Hayes interviewed by Danny Fisher (12:57), Lexi Shulman (19:34), Sam Rogers (25:03), and Peter Donahue (30:30).
Pete, Tye, and Jantzen join Andy to discuss doubt and trying too hard - two things that are often overlooked that make golf harder than it needs to be.
Jantzen and Andy discuss their round at Canal Shores on December 14th, as well as their passion for the game.
Various members of the Golf Practice family discuss their swing thoughts. Featuring (in order of appearance): Mike Schroeder, Alex Prior, Jantzen Miserak, Rob Kruger, Gianna Martino, Julia Shafir, Isabella Martino, and Chris Oehlerking.
Tye, Pete and Andy discuss swing thought ideas from The Inner Game of Golf, Stan Utley, Bob Rotella, and their own experiences.
A special episode featuring swing thought interviews with some of our coaches and students coming Friday!
Peter, Tye, and Andy jump into the 1980 book The Inner Game of Golf by Tim Gallwey. They discuss the difference between "traditional" instruction and "inner game" instruction, as well as the importance of awareness and controlling one's mind while learning and playing golf
Jantzen, Tye and Andy discuss chipping lessons from Phil Mickelson, and celebrate Phil's unique approach to the game.
Peter and Chris share stories and highlights from this year's Donahue Cup and TGP award winners.
Pete and Jantzen join Andy and Tye to tell stories from a recent trip to Westmorland Country Club.
The godfather of golf, and TGP founder, Peter Donahue returns to the podcast to discuss playing golf -and failing- at Stanford with Tom Watson, and how golf is a game about more than just a score.
Jantzen, Tye, and Andy recap playing in a "27-some" at Canal Shores before diving into a discussion about putting fundamentals and misconceptions.
Chris Oehlerking and TGP student Danny Fisher come on the podcast to talk about Danny's journey to D1 golf, mindfulness, how not to hook a ball out of bounds, and what Danny's career goals are.
Following their second lesson, Andy and Tye have a bigger picture conversation with Jantzen about some of his teaching philosophies.
To celebrate Tiger's 80th win Pete, Tye, and Andy look back over his career to see how we got to this point.
The Jantzen Project is a new series offering a unique look into the teaching and learning process, by following Andy and Tye's journey to improvement with the help of one of The Golf Practice's PGA Professionals, Jantzen Miserak.
----more----The Golf Practice's Chris Oehlerking stops by to talk about why most golfers have a poor analysis of their game and offers a few ideas on how to analyze our games better. Accurate analysis is the first step towards improvement.
In the first episode of The Golf Practice Podcast, Andy Hayes and Tye Libby are joined by The Golf Practice founder Peter Donahue to talk about golf as a practice of fascination.