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The Meaning of Golf

thegolfpractice

A golf podcast hosted by Andy Hayes and Dasa Urbankova from The Golf Practice.

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39:51

Eight 3-Putts and a New Philosophy

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/05/29

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.

41:49

Never Be Too Confident In Your Ideas

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/05/15

Andy is joined by Peter Donahue as they discuss their latest ideas, insights, developments, and practices from their coaching and own golf games.

46:38

Sweetens Cove with New Club Golf Society

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/04/30

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.

32:57

Rory, Bryson, and How The Masters Showed Us The...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/04/16

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.

45:54

The Masters Course Preview

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/04/09

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.

42:51

The Low Hum of Golf

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/03/20

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.

37:17

Is Golf More Like Building Furniture or Surfing?

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/03/10

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.

46:15

2025 Golf Goals!

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/03/03

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.

31:35

Your Golf Game Is Not Your Golf Game

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/03/01

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!

25:58

Artificial Intelligence Golf Coaching

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/02/19

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.

53:56

Help People Just Swing!

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/02/19

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.

22:37

Finding Magic: Pine Valley in the Dark

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/02/10

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!!

24:26

A Coaching Catch-Up, Speed Training

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/02/05

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.

40:54

Evolving Coaching Techniques

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/01/28

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,

33:12

How Simplicity Leads to Better Outcomes

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/01/23

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.

37:24

What if You Never Reach Your Goals?

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/01/16

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?

47:36

Peter Donahue's Return to Coaching

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/01/13

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

01:00:26

What's In and Out for Golf in 2025

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/01/07

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.

34:27

Happiness, Traffic, and the Minnesota Vikings

The Meaning of Golf ·

2024/12/11

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

53:56

The Football Episode! On Randomness, Acceptance,...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2024/12/04

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.

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