The Golf Practice Podcast

Artificial Intelligence Golf Coaching

Peter Donahue joins Andy as he shares an update from a friend of the podcast who has undergone a coaching experiment, and found great success, using artificial intelligence as his golf coach.

Help People Just Swing!

Peter Donahue joins Andy live from Lisle. They check in on recent coaching experiences, and Andy shares changes to his approach as his coaching has ramped back up.

Finding Magic: Pine Valley in the Dark

This is a clip from a 2020 episode. Peter Donahue shares his story of playing Pine Valley in the middle of the night with only a hickory 2 wood!!

A Coaching Catch-Up, Speed Training

Pete L and Dasa join Andy to check in on how things are going at the two The Golf Practice locations. They discuss a speed training challenge going on and Andy offers a new perspective.

Evolving Coaching Techniques

In this episode Andy Hayes is joined by Steve Schreck as they delve into the intricacies of golf coaching, discussing their experiences, insights, and evolving techniques. They explore the importance of building awareness in players, addressing misconceptions about learning the golf swing, and the significance of creating a supportive learning environment. The conversation highlights the balance between technical adjustments and individual swing styles, emphasizing the mental aspects of golf, including fears that can increase tension and impact performance.

How Simplicity Leads to Better Outcomes

Jantzen joins Andy for a wide ranging discussion on coaching, learning, and the new strategies they are using to help people get better at golf.

What if You Never Reach Your Goals?

Andy is joined by Peter and Pete L. following the Vikings latest loss. He asks them the question, what should you do if you never reach your goals?

Peter Donahue's Return to Coaching

Peter joins Andy to share some stories about some new students he inherited from Andy, as well as the philosophies and methods he's using with them. They also explore various aspects of golf coaching, focusing on the importance of personalized instruction, the challenges of teaching different students, and the significance of experimentation in learning. They discuss the complexities of golf, the lurking fear of the shank, and the necessity of adapting techniques to fit individual needs. The dialogue emphasizes the value of variety in practice, the distinction between learning and performing, and the role of marketing in golf instruction.

 

03:40Teaching Golf: Lessons and Experiences

07:32Addressing the Shank: A Student's Journey

17:20Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Process

24:55The Power of Collaboration

26:37Complexity of Problem Solving

34:31The Fallacy of Cause and Effect in Learning

36:13Subtle Changes Leading to Major Improvements

38:25Redefining the Role of a Teacher

41:58Empowering Students Through Intrigue

 

 

What's In and Out for Golf in 2025

In this episode Pete L, Dasa, and Andy play the role of cultural commentators to discuss what's In and Out for Golf Culture in 2025.

Happiness, Traffic, and the Minnesota Vikings

In this episode of the Golf Practice Podcast, hosts Andy Hayes, Pete Leinenweber, and Dasa Urbankova explore the intersection of mindfulness, sports, and personal growth. They discuss how applying mindfulness techniques can enhance performance in sports like bowling and golf, the nature of happiness, and the importance of living in the moment. The conversation also touches on the perception of time and how adults often rush through life, missing opportunities for joy in everyday experiences. In this conversation, the speakers explore the stress associated with timeliness in the workplace, the impact of sports on personal identity and outlook on life, and how past experiences with sports teams can shape one's perspective on success and failure. They discuss the triviality of being late to work, the emotional weight of sports memories, particularly in relation to the Minnesota Vikings, and how these experiences can influence personal growth and resilience.

 

01:08 Pete's Bowling Mindset

06:24 The Pursuit of Happiness 

11:40 The Perception of Time and Living in the Moment

17:23 Finding Joy in Everyday Challenges

22:14 Traffic

30:08 The 98 Vikings