PODCAST

The Meaning of Golf

thegolfpractice

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

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26:30

Working It Out #5: Playing Golf Without Why at the US...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/10/15

In the final episode of their search for a unifying theory of golf's mental game, Dasa joins Andy to share her experience playing at the US Women's Mid Am golf tournament, and how she was able to practice playing "Without Why." They give examples and suggestions of how others could play golf "Without Why" and discuss the benefits of experience and performance that can come along with it.

32:39

Working It Out #4: Answering Questions About Playing...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/09/30

Dasa joins Andy as they discuss some lingering question surrounding the details and practice of playing golf without why.

32:37

Working It Out #3: Golf Without Why

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/09/23

Dasa and Andy sit down for part three of their search for a unifying theory of golf's mental game. In this episode Andy shares a poem about a rose, and a story about musicians aboard the Titanic as he presents his theory of Playing Golf Without Why.

50:07

Working It Out #2: The Hum and The Lack

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/09/16

Dasa joins Andy for the second part of their search for a unifying theory of golf's mental game. In this episode they discuss "The Hum" and "The Lack," two competing philosophies that provide a lens to view golf and all of its mental game theories through. Is there ultimate goodness or suffering in the deepest parts of the game?

55:45

Working It Out #1: Golf's Mental Game

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/09/06

Andy is joined by Dasa on the podcast as they search for a unifying theory of golf's mental game.They have studied and tried out many theories, but they all seem to fall short in one way or another. In this episode they cover some popular ideas, and share about past successes and failures with various mental game philosophies. They end by discussing the Hum of golf, and hides from Irish philosopher Peter Rollins - searching for a lens that all other ideas could be viewed through.

49:26

Advice for Scottie: A conversation on fulfillment and...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/07/22

In this episode, Pete L, Dasa, and Andy dive deep into Scottie Scheffler’s recent comments about success not fulfilling the deepest desires of his heart. They explore the difference between chasing results and finding joy in the process, both in golf and in life. The conversation ranges from Tiger vs. Scottie’s mental approach to the idea that nothing external can truly satisfy us. Along the way, they share personal updates, struggles, and reflections from their own summer golf journeys.

01:09:06

Tuning Into the Hum of Golf

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/07/14

Andy is joined by Dasa as they dive into the mental journey of golf, exploring the tension between searching for swing perfection and finding freedom in simply “swinging your swing.” They discuss concepts like tuning into “the hum,” gratitude on the course, and how life’s everyday moments—like kids eating waffles on the bed—mirror the challenges of staying present in golf. Through candid stories, swing experiments, and philosophical reflections, they remind listeners that golf is as much about

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.

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