The Meaning of Golf

Playing Well Under Pressure. Flossmoor, An Emergency Range Session, Spooked Putting

Dasa joins Andy as he shares about a recent round: a stroke play event with live scoring. Andy talks about nerves and preparation going into the event, as well as how to play and what to focus on when the pressure increases.

The Seven Club Tournament in 1964 at Turnberry

Dasa and Andy will be back later in the week. For now, have a listen to a 2022 episode about a very special tournament played in 1964.  Jantzen Miserak and Peter Donahue join Andy to discuss half sets, shot making, creativity, and more!

An 8 At Erin Hills, How Would You Swing This Was Your Last Swing?

Dasa joins Andy as he shares a recap of two days of golf at Erin Hills.

Lessons from Seinfeld "The Opposite," Going against your own choices leads to success.

Dasa joins Andy as he recaps  his latest round of golf-- and uses a lesson from Seinfeld to make sense of it all. They end by recapping the first ever Meaning of Golf School— which was a resounding success! Andy and Dasa will do the school again in June. Don’t miss it!

Half-Set Optimizing, What Can Be Gained By Playing Fewer Clubs, The 14 Club Corporate Conspiracy

Dasa and Andy begin by talking about the upcoming "Meaning of Golf School." Then Dasa recaps her first round using fewer than 14 clubs. She made a lot of birdies, and a lot of bogeys. They discuss her club choices, make adjustments. Andy shares about his time with the loft/lie machine, gifted clubs, and an old putter. They end by discussing the 14 Club Corporate Conspiracy, and suggest that maybe the pros are playing too many clubs.

Imagining The Apocalypse To Help Build A Set Of Clubs

Andy gives Dasa an update on the state of his lost clubs. They discuss putting together a new set of golf clubs, and explore how a person's clubs could help bring more freedom, simplicity and fun to there game, therefore lowering their score.

People Actually Play Golf For The Bad Shots -- The Imaginary, The Symbolic, And The Real

Pete Leinenweber joins Dasa and Andy to discuss a theory from French philosopher Jacques Lacan: the imaginary, symbolic, and the real. This theory gives a lens for which to see the world in all its depth and complexity. In comparing it to golf they question if its the bad shots, not the good ones, that keep people playing golf and give golf its flavor.

The Elixir of Golf - Sweetens Cove with New Club Golf Society

Andy shares a recap from his trip to New Club Golf Society's Spring Meeting at Sweetens Cove. He and Dasa discuss the golf course, competition, community, and what makes Sweetens Cove such a special place.

Reality Rules. Have You Noticed?

Dasa and Andy discuss "The Work" -- a process of examining your thoughts and reality developed by Byron Katie. They broadly discuss the theory and then apply it to various thoughts golfers have that cause them suffering.

Outdoor Golf! An Incredible Par Save, 4 Birdies in 9 Holes. Patience, Commitment, and More!

Dasa and Andy discuss their early outdoor golf matches. They discuss their rounds and how they're feeling about their golf. They end by discussing the need for patience and commitment for best performance.