The Golf Practice Podcast

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

The Football Episode! On Randomness, Acceptance, Human Nature, and Quick Fixes

Pete L, Peter Donahue and Andy sit down and react to the Chicago Bears latest firing of their coach. They then discuss how the brain likes to make simple explanations for what may be complex, random events, and share how this applies to learning golf and why the wrong mindset can lead to a lack of growth and imnprovement.

Two Days with Michael Hebron

In this episode of the Golf Practice Podcast, Andy Hayes and Peter Donahue share their experience with golf coach Michael Hebron, who spent two days at The Golf Practice last week. They talk about how golf coaching has evolved, the importance of understanding learning and memory, and how engagement impacts the process. They also touch on using improv techniques in coaching, the difference between immediate and mediated learning experiences, and the role of body movement and emotional awareness in golf. The discussion highlights how teaching methods shape a student’s understanding and enjoyment of the game.

 

02:32 The Impact of Michael Hebron on Golf Coaching

07:20 Understanding Learning and Memory in Golf Instruction

18:05 Improv Techniques in Coaching

20:29 Exploring Communication and Learning in Golf

24:50 Immediate vs. Mediated Experience in Golf Training

32:57 The Importance of Emotional State in Learning

47:48Mastery and the Joy of Learning Golf

Shot Making Golf

Peter Donahue joins Andy to discuss student observations over the past few months. Peter talks about the difference of "golf swing golf" and "shot making golf," and the two discuss why one is better than the other, and how you would learn to play one vs. the other.

2024 Half Baked Golf Ideas!

Pete L. and Jantzen join Andy for their annual Half Baked Golf Ideas discussion. They share some fun ideas that would benefit the game of golf. They discuss a "Bunker Buy Back Program," "Pinch Golfers," "Advanced Club Cleaner," and much more!

 

00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction

01:54 Half-Baked Golf Ideas Explained

08:14 The Bunker Buyback Program

12:32 Club Cleaning Sanitizer: A New Solution

20:31 Pinch Golfers: A New Competitive Concept

31:45 Reverse Housing Development Golf

45:10 Golf Citizenship: A New Rating System

 

Awareness and Nerves in Golf with help from Rupert Spira

In this episode of the Golf Practice Podcast, Andy Hayes, Pete Leinenweber, and Dasha Urbankova explore various themes surrounding golf, competition, and personal growth. They discuss the excitement of recording their first video podcast, reflect on experiences in competitive golf, and delve into the importance of questioning beliefs and understanding the connection between happiness and performance. The conversation also touches on the nature of awareness, the experience of nervousness in golf, and how to apply these insights to improve performance and well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tournament Highlights

03:16 Questioning Beliefs and Personal Growth

06:04 Exploring Happiness and Awareness

09:17 The Connection Between Scores and Self-Identity

12:21 Finding Peace Beyond Performance

15:05 The Role of the Mind in Golf and Life

21:27 Understanding the Mind's Mechanisms

22:20 Navigating Nerves in Golf

24:53 The Role of Expectations in Performance

30:07 Awareness and Self-Perception

36:33 Embracing Emotions and Natural Reactions

 

Golf Mastery

Peter Donahue joins Andy to share stories of success and mastery in their year of golf.

How Your Beliefs About Yourself Are Holding You Back

Pete L and Dasa join Andy as they dive deeper into Byron Katie's work on questioning their beliefs. They identify their one main belief, and discuss how it could be holding back their experience and performance in golf.