The Meaning of Golf

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.

Dasa and Andy will be back later in the week. For now, have a listen to a 2022 episode about a very special tournament played in 1964.  Jantzen Miserak and Peter Donahue join Andy to discuss half sets, shot making, creativity, and more!

Dasa joins Andy as he shares a recap of two days of golf at Erin Hills.

Dasa joins Andy as he recaps  his latest round of golf-- and uses a lesson from Seinfeld to make sense of it all. They end by recapping the first ever Meaning of Golf School— which was a resounding success! Andy and Dasa will do the school again in June. Don’t miss it!

Dasa and Andy begin by talking about the upcoming "Meaning of Golf School." Then Dasa recaps her first round using fewer than 14 clubs. She made a lot of birdies, and a lot of bogeys. They discuss her club choices, make adjustments. Andy shares about his time with the loft/lie machine, gifted clubs, and an old putter. They end by discussing the 14 Club Corporate Conspiracy, and suggest that maybe...

Andy gives Dasa an update on the state of his lost clubs. They discuss putting together a new set of golf clubs, and explore how a person's clubs could help bring more freedom, simplicity and fun to there game, therefore lowering their score.

Pete Leinenweber joins Dasa and Andy to discuss a theory from French philosopher Jacques Lacan: the imaginary, symbolic, and the real. This theory gives a lens for which to see the world in all its depth and complexity. In comparing it to golf they question if its the bad shots, not the good ones, that keep people playing golf and give golf its flavor.

Andy shares a recap from his trip to New Club Golf Society's Spring Meeting at Sweetens Cove. He and Dasa discuss the golf course, competition, community, and what makes Sweetens Cove such a special place.

Dasa and Andy discuss "The Work" -- a process of examining your thoughts and reality developed by Byron Katie. They broadly discuss the theory and then apply it to various thoughts golfers have that cause them suffering.

Dasa and Andy discuss their early outdoor golf matches. They discuss their rounds and how they're feeling about their golf. They end by discussing the need for patience and commitment for best performance.

Andy and Dasa discuss lessons from the 2026 Masters- goal setting, perspective, expectations, and more!

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!

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.

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.

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?

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!

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

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.

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! 

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.

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.