The Golf Practice Podcast

Season Recap Roundtable

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

Staff Trip Recap And A Golf Therapy Session With Peter Donahue

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.

Ice Crystals, The Vikings, and Playing Golf Without a Story

Peter Donahue joins Andy for a wide ranging conversation. Pete gives his thoughts on the most recent podcast, Andy recaps the recent history of the Minnesota Vikings, and they cover the various stories we tell ourselves on the course, and how they are not always very helpful.

Hot Cup, Cold Cup

Pete, Jantzen, and Andy dive deep into a Yale University study on how the temperature of your drink impacts the way you see other people. They discuss the implications of this, and whether we have as much ownership over our thoughts, opinions, and even golf games as we think we do.

Dunes Club vs. Lost Dunes, Staff Trip Preview

Andy is joined by special guests Steve Schreck and Alex Prior to preview the 2021 TGP Fall Staff Trip. They start out by discussing the Dunes Club and Lost Dunes. They share what they believe makes each course great, as well as what they look for in a golf course. At the end, the teams and format for the 2021 trip are announced to some contention.

Who Should We Root For In The Ryder Cup?

Pete L, Jantzen, and Andy ask questions about fandom. Should we ever question who we root for? They then dive into the Ryder Cup this year and discuss which team we should pull for this year.

Trends in Golf Instruction from 1978-1989 with Peter Donahue

Pete and Andy are joined by Peter Donahue to discuss trends in golf instruction, teaching and coaching since he joined the golf business in 1978. They cover why certain trends gained traction, and what impact it has had on teaching today.

What Makes a Course Good? Tension, Confidence

Peter Donahue joins Andy, Jantzen and Pete to discuss what separates the truly great courses. They then dive in to Zen Golf and react to the topics of tension and confidence.

Texting with Tiger, Dream Foursomes

Pete, Jantzen and Andy discuss the recent trend of tour players "texting with Tiger." They then share their dream foursome, with analysis over what are the most important factors to consider when answering this important question. 

Summer Recap with Peter Donahue

Andy and Peter recap their summer of golf. They discuss Tiger Woods' putting course in California, Peter's summer golf lessons, a contentious golf match, and much more.