The Meaning of Golf

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. The audio for this episode improves at the 8 minute mark.

Peter Donahue and Jantzen join Andy to discuss their experience learning from Hank Haney over the past few months. In this episode they cover: - Haney's approach to coaching - Haney's swing theory - 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: - How important is having the correct information? - How to avoid swinging as if you were forging a signature. - Why golf instruction is so much more technical than other sports. - This episode also features an all-time Peter Donahue story rela...

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.