The Meaning of Golf

Peter Donahue and Andy sit down for a wide ranging conversation on the future of golf, equipment, the state of their golf games, Peter's new discoveries in the swing, and much more!

Andy is joined by Jenny Hayes to discuss the 3 unique playing purposes that Rory, Rickie, and Wyndham had going into the final day at the US Open. Andy also checks in on his season of hickory golf.

Andy is joined by the First Lady of the podcast, Jenny Hayes as they discuss some different perspectives on golf they heard at Jantzen's wedding. They offer perspectives for people who avoid golf because they don't think they'll ever be good enough, and people who have trouble dealing with the failure that is part of golf.

Peter Donahue and Andy discuss Harry Vardon's swing and his "lack of any apparent effort," and how listening to the sound of the swing might be the best swing thought that exists.

Pete L, Jantzen and Andy discuss studies about whoop bands and sleep trackers en route to answering the question, "what's the surest way to ruin your game?"

Pete L, Jantzen, and Andy check in on what fascinates them the most about golf at the moment, then Andy shares a hickory golf update and they discuss the Rain episode of Bluey and the spiritual practice of play.

Jantzen and Andy come to you live from the car on the ride home from their first round of hickory golf. They share expectations, stories from the round, and their new thoughts about the clubs after playing with them.

Peter Donahue, Zach and Andy share some thoughts on the Masters before getting into their thoughts going into golf season, and discuss some philosophy from Peter Rollins.

Peter Donahue, Pete L, Jantzen join Andy as he reveals for the very first time The Four Stages of Golf Enlightenment. They also discuss their new foray into hickory golf. 

Pete L. Jantzen, and Andy continue discussing a theory from Ken Wilber and Vision 54 on how it's important develop multiple areas of your golf experience in order to reach peak performance and have spiritual experiences more often. 

Pete L, Jantzen, and Andy discuss Netflix's Full Swing documentary and then get into their main topic, Lines and Levels of Development. This comes from Ken Wilber and Vision 54, and is a unique way to thinking about where performance and success comes from on the course.

Peter Donahue, Jantzen, and Andy continue the No Tips Allowed series discussing the best way to learn the fundamentals, why some mechanical changes don't work, and much more!

Peter Donahue, Pete L, and Andy share some thoughts on persimmon drivers, synchronicity, accepting reality, radical Christianity, and more!

Jantzen and Andy are here with a new (hopefully) weekly episode 'No Tips Allowed' where they take a deep dive into coaching. This week they share why some popular mechanics based solutions don't always work and offer some alternative methods. 

Pete L. Peter Donahue and Andy discuss the tendency people have to make their New Year's Resolution to "Enjoy golf more." They also catch up on their persimmon journey and much more!

Pete L. and Peter Donahue join Andy to discuss a wide array of topics. They cover theme music, the World Cup, miracles on the golf course, the afterlife, and more!

Pete L. Jantzen, and Zach join Andy to share their 2023 golf resolutions. The categories for this year are "Approach" and "Accomplish."

Pete L, Jantzen, and Zach join Andy to get ready for their annual New Year's Resolutions podcast. They share stories and ask questions that will help everyone come up with great resolutions for year 2023.

Todd Demsey (1993 NCAA Individual Champion, Walker Cup Team, PGA Tour Player, Persimmon Club Builder) joins Pete L and Andy to discuss Todd's Journey from college and professional golf to now. Todd shares about his passion for club making and persimmon golf. They all share about their approach to the game, and why people should use persimmon golf clubs.

Inspired by a Ben Hogan story, Andy takes Pete L. and Peter Donahue on a journey to discover various Ethics of Golf that are out there. They share previous ethics they have had, and share where they currently are now. Discussion includes Pete L's divots out of neighbors yards, Andy buying new clubs, and Peter playing Pine Valley.

Peter Donahue, Pete L, and Andy catch up on a wide variety of topics. Pete and Andy have played their best golf this past summer but are left feeling empty, Peter gives some guidance.

Pete L, Jantzen and Andy discuss their themes of 2022, and go deep to uncover how their play shows the answer to the question, "What is Golf?"

Pete L. Jantzen, and Andy recap their 2022 golf seasons. Top 3 rounds, worst round, shot of the year, and much more!

Peter Donahue and Zach Bussmann join Andy to recap their staff golf trip. They also share stories and discuss ideas on preparation in golf.

Jantzen and Peter Donahue join Andy to catch up on what golf related things have been on their mind. Then they discuss some golf philosophy from a Youtube video by Alan Watts titled Life Is Not A Journey.