The Meaning of Golf

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Pete, Jantzen and Andy recap their recent trip to Lawsonia before jumping into the deep end of anxiety in golf, and how changing perspectives can be helpful.

Peter Donahue, Peter L, and Andy check in and talk about the less glamorous work of running a golf camp, a quote from Ram Dass, Golf in the Kingdom, and much more!