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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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31:16

"What should I do when golf actually counts?"

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/04/06

Dasa and Andy discuss a listener question asking what to do when their round actually matters, like in a tournament or qualifier. They discuss "Golf Without Why," other philosophies, the Bible, and more!

48:38

Breaking 85, Scoring Goals, and More - with Daniel...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/03/30

Daniel Warren Johnson joins the podcast and gives the show's first ever cold open about a memorable caddy at Whistling Straits. Then he talks with Dasa and Andy about shooting his personal best score, and how to manage goals and expectations going forward.

49:42

Championships, Identity, Transferring Your Game From...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/03/23

Dasa and Andy begin by recapping the final of the TGP Staff Championship. They then discuss mindsets, and how certain approaches can help or hurt performance. Andy suggests that it's a good idea not to associate your identity with your score. The pair end by recapping Andy's first outdoor round this year, and contrast it with his infamous failure in Mexico in 2024.

38:18

Swing Thoughts Paradox

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/03/16

Dasa and Andy begin by discussing the TGP Staff Championship tournament before getting into a conversation about swing thoughts. Andy shares his experience finding new swing thoughts, and an experiment doing the opposite on purpose. Are swing thoughts needed? If so, how can we hit good shots with no thoughts at all? How do we find the balance?

40:20

Paradox, Score, and How to Play Golf Without Why

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/03/09

Andy and Dasa look forward to the outdoor golf season and discuss how to bring some of their philosophies out to the course. They discuss keeping score, golf without why, suffering, fun, joy, and more!

42:26

Shane Lowry, Viktor Frankl, and Finding Meaning in...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/03/02

Dasa and Andy discuss Shane Lowry, Viktor Frankl, and finding meaning in the bad shots.

53:09

A History of The Meaning of Golf Podcast

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/02/23

In this episode, Andy and Dasa are joined by the show's Harvey Pekar - Daniel Warren Johnson - to hear the story of Andy's journey of golf and his search for meaning in golf and life. Andy shares personal stories, transformative experiences, and the deeper meanings he has found over the last 15 years.

48:25

Springsteen Lyrics About Losing, Reverse Engineering...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/02/16

Peter Donahue joins Andy and Dasa for a wide ranging conversation looking back on the history of the podcast, Peter's latest swing discoveries, song lyrics on losing, and much more!

65:55

10 Questions That Change How You See Your Game

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/02/09

In this episode Andy and Dasa begin by challenging the way golfers typically talk about their golf - more like a medical autopsy than coming from a place of joy and curiosity. Since golfers are typically taught to fix themselves, Andy offers 10 questions to help people recognize what makes their game unique, and give them a different perspective to play from.

26:35

Golf Advice! with Daniel Warren Johnson

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/02/02

In a special episode - Daniel takes the reigns of podcast host, and asks Andy and Dasa some questions. They share stories of worst rounds, crying in the parking lot, and the suffering that comes when playing with people who are better than you.

45:38

The Joy of a 200-Yard Drive; and Stop Treating Your...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/01/28

Dasa and Andy discuss the joy and magic inherent in the game of golf. From a beginner overcoming the shanks, to Jenny hitting a 200 yard drive, the game is full of magic if we pay attention. They explore why golf analysis treats rounds of golf the same way the doctors in "The Pitt" treat a dead body, and talk about why this common approach may be causing more harm than good. They end by suggesting that not trying to fix things could be the first step to improvement for every golfer.

53:04

Life Changing Golf - with Daniel Warren Johnson

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/01/22

Dasa and Andy welcome special guest Daniel Warren Johnson. Daniel is a comic book artist and has found a new obsession with golf. This wide ranging conversation covers Daniel's history with the game as well as a life changing round at Torrey Pines. Daniel even helps Dasa in her search for meaning with the game.

40:44

From a Swing Fault to a Superpower

The Meaning of Golf ·

2026/01/15

The Golf Practice Podcast is back with a new name! In this episode, Andy and Dasa discuss drawings from golf aficionado and comic book artist Daniel Warren Johnson that bring back a view of the golf swing that has been lost. Andy shares how these drawings have changed his life! He has a new perspective on the golf swing, making changes, and is generally a more self accepting person.

48:30

Christmas Reflections for Your Holiday Season and...

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/12/11

Dasa joins Andy as he shares some theories and philosophies about finding non-religious meaning in Christmas. They then have a wide ranging discussion about finding meaning and. purpose in the ordinary.

50:29

A Common Misconception in Learning Golf

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/12/04

Dasa joins Andy as he shares about joining Facebook and spending time in the comments section of Michael Hebron's page. Then the two discuss how they have been applying Hebron's principles of self-guided learning to their own lessons and programs at The Golf Practice.

60:08

Searching for Meaning in Golf and Life

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/11/19

Andy Hayes is joined by Dasa Urbankova and Peter Donahue for a deep conversation about finding meaning in golf and in life. Dasa shares her first post-college season, Q-School, the U.S. Mid-Am, and the unsettling feeling of not knowing what golf means without tournaments. From Czech hip hop dance battles to Victor Frankl and the idea of “doing it without applause,” the three explore competition, curiosity, creativity, and whether we can learn to play golf, and live life, more for its own sake than

28:53

Blurry Videos and Golf Social Media

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/11/13

Pete L. and Dasa join Andy to interrogate him over his recent blurry golf swing videos he has posted online. Andy shares his motivations, and they have a larger conversation about social media in general, and what gets attention.

39:47

When Fixing Something Doesn't Lead to Lower Scores

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/11/11

Peter Donahue joins Andy as they continue their recap of their 2025 golf season. Andy shares how he finally figured out his driver, but it didn't lead to the better scores he was expecting.

37:14

Recapping 2025 Golf with Peter Donahue

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/11/07

Peter Donahue joins Andy to recap his year of golf. They discuss dealing with change, learning from experience, and much more!

46:01

"I am the sole judge of my own standards."

The Meaning of Golf ·

2025/10/30

Andy and Dasa talk about a quote from Ben Hogan and how they are trying to apply it to business, life, and golf.

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