The Golf Practice Podcast

A Definitive Conclusion on the Usefulness of Par

Peter Donahue and Pete L. join Andy as they come up with a conclusion on the usefulness of par. They discuss the many reasons they think par is not the most helpful way to measure a round of golf, and offer some alternative ways people could describe and measure their rounds.

Two Days at Sweetens Cove

Peter Donahue and Andy discuss their trip to Sweetens Cove. They talk about the course, the camaraderie of their group, as well as new friends Kevin, Tyler and Jim Hartsell.

Swing Change Best Practices

Peter Donahue joins Andy to discuss the benefits of making swing changes, things to avoid, and the best way to go about it all.

The Difficulties of Change

Peter Donahue joins Andy as he gives an update on his "new swing," and how it is working taking it from practice to the course. They discuss how much change is too much, as well as what is the sweet spot to look for when changing something in your swing.

February Golf at Spring Valley

Pete L and Andy join you live from the car, to and from a round of golf in February at Spring Valley Country Club. They discuss their mindset going into the round and what they are hoping to get out of it. Then they are back immediately following the round for a recap.

The audio for this episode improves at the 8 minute mark.

A Golf Lesson With Hank Haney

Peter Donahue and Jantzen join Andy to discuss their experience learning from Hank Haney over the past few months. In this episode they cover:

- Haney's approach to coaching

- Haney's swing theory

- How their own coaching has been influenced by Hank

And much more!

A Holiday Episode About Hope

Peter Donahue, Pete L. and Andy sit down for a special holiday episode on the theme of hope. They discuss the benefits of being a hopeful golfer, and share how the golf is a great place to practice being hopeful.

A Big Picture Theory of the Golf Swing

Peter Donahue joins Andy as he shares a big picture theory of the golf swing. They also discuss how the brain works in big picture concepts rather than small details, and how so many people miss this when teaching and coaching golf.

Golf Swing Forgery

Peter Donahue is back with Andy as they continue their discussion on learning golf in a way that fits with how the brain learns best. This week they cover:

- How important is having the correct information?

- How to avoid swinging as if you were forging a signature.

- Why golf instruction is so much more technical than other sports.

- This episode also features an all-time Peter Donahue story relating someone raised in a communist culture moving to a democratic state to the way we could learn to putt.

Fixing Things In Golf Lessons Doesn’t Work

Peter Donahue and Andy continue their discussion about brain compatible, student first, golf lessons. They share their ideas about why 'melee' is a valuable exercise, and talk about why traditional 'teach/fix' golf lessons don't work.