The Meaning of Golf

Jantzen, Steve, and Andy talk about the two main camps of golf swing theory - swing mechanics and awareness practice. They also cover a passage from The Legend of Baggar Vance about the "Authentic Swing," and discuss how the two camps of swing theory can both find their authentic swing.

Pete L, Jantzen, and Andy ask the question, "If golf can give you energy, how would we get energy from it more often?" They discuss a few memorable life giving rounds from the year as well as rounds that were draining. They end by offering some big picture conclusions on the impact golf made on their lives this year, and what overall lends a round of golf to be life giving rather than draining.

TGP Coach Steve Schreck joins Andy to discuss Tiger Woods' brief forays into the world of golf coaching. They cover the clip from the clinic at the Nexus Cup as well as his playing lesson with Dwyane Wade. They also talk about how to spend the dangers of learning golf online, reading curriculum in America, and more!

Jantzen and Peter Donahue join Andy to discuss their impromptu trip to the Lido, hickory golf, and how golf can either give you energy, or be completely draining.

Jantzen and Peter Donahue join Andy to discuss the staff trip at Sand Valley. They discuss varying mindsets and perspectives going into the trip, and each round. They also share stories of memorable holes and shots, and recap the competition.

Peter Donahue and Andy discuss some brain research from Steven Yellin and how it relates to golf. They discuss how swing thoughts can hurt muscle memory, how to get your mind in the right place to play more consistent golf and much more!

The TGP Staff Trip is an annual tradition unlike any other. Team captains Andy, Alex Prior, and Zach Bussmann are on the podcast to share memories of past staff trips, the format for the 2023 trip, and draft their teams live on the pod.

Peter Donahue and Andy sit down for a wide ranging conversation on the future of golf, equipment, the state of their golf games, Peter's new discoveries in the swing, and much more!

Andy is joined by Jenny Hayes to discuss the 3 unique playing purposes that Rory, Rickie, and Wyndham had going into the final day at the US Open. Andy also checks in on his season of hickory golf.

Andy is joined by the First Lady of the podcast, Jenny Hayes as they discuss some different perspectives on golf they heard at Jantzen's wedding. They offer perspectives for people who avoid golf because they don't think they'll ever be good enough, and people who have trouble dealing with the failure that is part of golf.