The Golf Practice Podcast

The Mind and The Swing

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!

Bonus Episode - 2023 TGP Staff Trip Announcement and Draft

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.

The Future of Golf, etc.

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!

Rory, Rickie, Wyndham at the US Open and a Hickory Golf Check In

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.

Golf Conversations at a Wedding

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.

Vardon, Effortlessness, and the Sounds of Golf

Peter Donahue and Andy discuss Harry Vardon's swing and his "lack of any apparent effort," and how listening to the sound of the swing might be the best swing thought that exists.

The Surest Way To Ruin Your Game

Pete L, Jantzen and Andy discuss studies about whoop bands and sleep trackers en route to answering the question, "what's the surest way to ruin your game?"

Golf Lessons from Bluey

Pete L, Jantzen, and Andy check in on what fascinates them the most about golf at the moment, then Andy shares a hickory golf update and they discuss the Rain episode of Bluey and the spiritual practice of play.

Hickory Golf at Spring Valley Round Recap

Jantzen and Andy come to you live from the car on the ride home from their first round of hickory golf. They share expectations, stories from the round, and their new thoughts about the clubs after playing with them.

Masters Thoughts, Golf Anticipation, and Golf Philosophy

Peter Donahue, Zach and Andy share some thoughts on the Masters before getting into their thoughts going into golf season, and discuss some philosophy from Peter Rollins.