The Meaning of Golf

In a very special annual episode, Jantzen and Rob join Andy for the reveal of the 2022 TGP Staff Trip format, and then teams are drafted live!

Zach and Andy discuss the First Open Championship in 1860, LIV Golf, and Tiger Woods, in search of coming to a better understanding of the spiritual side of competition in golf.

Zach joins Andy to talk about his theory about the spirituality of golf. They discuss a poem by Angelus Silesus, the difference between using food as fuel and a meal with family, metaphors, and much more!

Pete and Jantzen make their triumphant return to the podcast to give an update on playing golf with a half set of clubs, and their philosophy regarding what clubs to carry. They end by sharing what they learned about themselves and golf this summer.

Part 2 of the travelogue covers Andy's time at Shiskine and Prestwick, where he played each course twice.

On his recent trip to Scotland, Andy recorded a recap of each day. Part 1 covers his time in St. Andrews, playing the Jubilee Course, Lundin Links, and Elie.

Danny Fisher is back for the fourth time! He discusses his summer of golf, a few stories by Alan Watts. Andy and Danny are joined by surprise guest Peter Donahue for a thrilling final 15 minutes of this episode.

Peter joins Andy to share details of a trip to play a Member/Guest tournament. He also discusses a course with some deep family ties.

Zach joins Andy to discuss some ideas about how to play golf with trust. Is it possible? Is it helpful? How could a 90's handicapper trust themselves?

Zach Bussmann and Peter Donahue join Andy for a summer check in.

Peter joins Andy to discuss a wide array of topics. 

Peter joins Andy as they continue their discussion on some of the themes from Golf in the Kingdom.

Peter joins Andy and they share stories of experiencing True Gravity.

Peter joins Andy to discuss Tiger Woods at the Masters, and True Gravity from the Michael Murphy book Golf in the Kingdom.

Andy is joined by Peter Donahue and they catch up on Peter's latest projects. Then they are joined by surprise guest Chris Oehlerking and use a post apocalyptic scenario to help in learning what is really meaningful in golf. 

Pete, Jantzen, and Andy spend some more time discussing Fred Shoemaker's book Extraordinary Putting.

Andy, Jantzen, and Pete first discuss their journey with persimmon clubs, then they discuss some ideas from Fred Shoemaker regarding golf tips vs. awareness. They end with some half baked ideas for a breakaway golf tour.

Pete, Jantzen and Andy discuss a Richard Rohr quote about the need to practice losing, and share some thoughts on how golf can be a great place to do this.

In reading Herbert Warren Wind's book Following Through, Andy uncovered a chapter about a professional tournament that took place in 1964 where the players were only allowed to use 7 clubs. Andy shares the section with Peter Donahue and Jantzen and they discuss their reactions, their preferred 7 club set up, and the difference between valuing skill vs. score in golf.

Steve and Jantzen join Andy to share their 2022 golf resolutions and come up with their own personal themes for the year. 

Peter joins Andy to discuss their ever evolving views on Christmas, and then share a few stories of mystery and wonder from their past year of golf.

Pete, Jantzen, and Andy share their yearly half baked golf ideas. 

Danny Fisher returns to the podcast for the third time to discuss his journey over the past two years of college golf

Pete L, Jantzen, and Zach Bussmann join Andy to recap their season of golf and discuss ideas and goals for the future.

Peter and Andy recap their trip to Lost Dunes and The Dunes Club. They also discuss the state of their games, and Peter gives Andy some direction for his game going forward.