In this episode, Pete L, Dasa, and Andy dive deep into Scottie Scheffler’s recent comments about success not fulfilling the deepest desires of his heart. They explore the difference between chasing results and finding joy in the process, both in golf and in life. The conversation ranges from Tiger vs. Scottie’s mental approach to the idea that nothing external can truly satisfy us. Along the way, they share personal updates, struggles, and reflections from their own summer golf journeys.
Jul 22, 2025•49 min•Ep. 197
Andy is joined by Dasa as they dive into the mental journey of golf, exploring the tension between searching for swing perfection and finding freedom in simply “swinging your swing.” They discuss concepts like tuning into “the hum,” gratitude on the course, and how life’s everyday moments—like kids eating waffles on the bed—mirror the challenges of staying present in golf. Through candid stories, swing experiments, and philosophical reflections, they remind listeners that golf is as much about s...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 196
Andy, Pete L, and Dasa are back on the pod talking about how working at The Golf Practice has impacted their own games. Dasa opens up about a rare rough round, experimenting with new putting mechanics from Stan Utley, and the tension between coaching and playing. They get into swing changes, chasing speed, when (or if) to make adjustments, and how AI might fit into the coaching mix.
May 29, 2025•40 min•Ep. 195
Andy is joined by Peter Donahue as they discuss their latest ideas, insights, developments, and practices from their coaching and own golf games.
May 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 194
Peter Donahue joins Andy as Andy shares about his time at Lookout Mountain and Sweetens Cove with New Club Golf Society. They discuss New Club, the golf courses, and Andy gives a breakdown of the journey of his golf game over three full days of golf.
Apr 30, 2025•47 min•Ep. 193
Peter Donahue joins Andy to discuss Rory Mcilroy and Bryson Dechambeau at the 2025 Masters. They talk about the many ways this week taught us what golf is. They cover the parts of golf we seemingly can control and the parts that are still confounding and mysterious.
Apr 16, 2025•33 min•Ep. 192
Peter Donahue joins Andy to discuss the upcoming Masters Tournament. They spend most of the time hearing about Peter's experience playing the back 9 of Augusta National, and then discuss why watching these tournaments on tv can be so valuable and enjoyable.
Apr 09, 2025•46 min•Ep. 191
Peter Donahue joins Andy to discuss his new theory on the low hum at the core of the game of golf. They also talk about how this metaphor can help provide a structure for understanding why certain mental routines work, while painting a bigger picture of what we are going for.
Mar 20, 2025•43 min•Ep. 190
Andy is joined by Dasa Urbankova to discuss a phenomenon of Andy chipping the ball in the hole only when he's not trying to. They explore different headspaces to be in while playing golf, and talk about how important it is to be in a good space when playing. They end with some big picture ideas of how people's understanding of what golf is can impact their mental space and approach to the game.
Mar 10, 2025•37 min•Ep. 189
Jantzen joins Andy to discuss their golf goals for the 2025 season. They cover their goals in three categories: Perfomance, Approach to the Game, and Philosophical.
Mar 03, 2025•46 min•Ep. 188
This is a clip from a 2021 episode titled Hot Cup, Cold Cup. In it, Andy, Pete L and Jantzen discuss a Yale study that causes them to question free will, ownership of their golf games, and more!
Mar 01, 2025•32 min•Ep. 187
Peter Donahue joins Andy as he shares an update from a friend of the podcast who has undergone a coaching experiment, and found great success, using artificial intelligence as his golf coach.
Feb 19, 2025•26 min•Ep. 186
Peter Donahue joins Andy live from Lisle. They check in on recent coaching experiences, and Andy shares changes to his approach as his coaching has ramped back up.
Feb 19, 2025•54 min•Ep. 185
This is a clip from a 2020 episode. Peter Donahue shares his story of playing Pine Valley in the middle of the night with only a hickory 2 wood!!
Feb 10, 2025•23 min•Ep. 184
Pete L and Dasa join Andy to check in on how things are going at the two The Golf Practice locations. They discuss a speed training challenge going on and Andy offers a new perspective.
Feb 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 183
In this episode Andy Hayes is joined by Steve Schreck as they delve into the intricacies of golf coaching, discussing their experiences, insights, and evolving techniques. They explore the importance of building awareness in players, addressing misconceptions about learning the golf swing, and the significance of creating a supportive learning environment. The conversation highlights the balance between technical adjustments and individual swing styles, emphasizing the mental aspects of golf, in...
Jan 28, 2025•41 min•Ep. 182
Jantzen joins Andy for a wide ranging discussion on coaching, learning, and the new strategies they are using to help people get better at golf.
Jan 23, 2025•33 min•Ep. 181
Andy is joined by Peter and Pete L. following the Vikings latest loss. He asks them the question, what should you do if you never reach your goals?
Jan 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 180
Peter joins Andy to share some stories about some new students he inherited from Andy, as well as the philosophies and methods he's using with them. They also explore various aspects of golf coaching, focusing on the importance of personalized instruction, the challenges of teaching different students, and the significance of experimentation in learning. They discuss the complexities of golf, the lurking fear of the shank, and the necessity of adapting techniques to fit individual needs. The dia...
Jan 13, 2025•48 min•Ep. 179
In this episode Pete L, Dasa, and Andy play the role of cultural commentators to discuss what's In and Out for Golf Culture in 2025.
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 178
In this episode of the Golf Practice Podcast, hosts Andy Hayes, Pete Leinenweber, and Dasa Urbankova explore the intersection of mindfulness, sports, and personal growth. They discuss how applying mindfulness techniques can enhance performance in sports like bowling and golf, the nature of happiness, and the importance of living in the moment. The conversation also touches on the perception of time and how adults often rush through life, missing opportunities for joy in everyday experiences. In ...
Dec 11, 2024•34 min•Ep. 177
Pete L, Peter Donahue and Andy sit down and react to the Chicago Bears latest firing of their coach. They then discuss how the brain likes to make simple explanations for what may be complex, random events, and share how this applies to learning golf and why the wrong mindset can lead to a lack of growth and imnprovement.
Dec 04, 2024•54 min•Ep. 176
In this episode of the Golf Practice Podcast, Andy Hayes and Peter Donahue share their experience with golf coach Michael Hebron, who spent two days at The Golf Practice last week. They talk about how golf coaching has evolved, the importance of understanding learning and memory, and how engagement impacts the process. They also touch on using improv techniques in coaching, the difference between immediate and mediated learning experiences, and the role of body movement and emotional awareness i...
Nov 27, 2024•47 min•Ep. 175
Peter Donahue joins Andy to discuss student observations over the past few months. Peter talks about the difference of "golf swing golf" and "shot making golf," and the two discuss why one is better than the other, and how you would learn to play one vs. the other.
Nov 11, 2024•34 min•Ep. 174
Pete L. and Jantzen join Andy for their annual Half Baked Golf Ideas discussion. They share some fun ideas that would benefit the game of golf. They discuss a "Bunker Buy Back Program," "Pinch Golfers," "Advanced Club Cleaner," and much more! 00:00 Welcome Back and Introduction 01:54 Half-Baked Golf Ideas Explained 08:14 The Bunker Buyback Program 12:32 Club Cleaning Sanitizer: A New Solution 20:31 Pinch Golfers: A New Competitive Concept 31:45 Reverse Housing Development Golf 45:10 Golf Citizen...
Nov 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 173
In this episode of the Golf Practice Podcast, Andy Hayes, Pete Leinenweber, and Dasha Urbankova explore various themes surrounding golf, competition, and personal growth. They discuss the excitement of recording their first video podcast, reflect on experiences in competitive golf, and delve into the importance of questioning beliefs and understanding the connection between happiness and performance. The conversation also touches on the nature of awareness, the experience of nervousness in golf,...
Oct 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 172
Peter Donahue joins Andy to share stories of success and mastery in their year of golf.
Oct 08, 2024•51 min•Ep. 171
Pete L and Dasa join Andy as they dive deeper into Byron Katie's work on questioning their beliefs. They identify their one main belief, and discuss how it could be holding back their experience and performance in golf.
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 170
Pete L and Dasa join Andy to do "the work," a practice developed by author Byron Katie. This practice invites people to question their thoughts, and through this process, their thoughts lose their power. Pete, Dasa, and Andy apply this practice to different areas of their golf game, and find some surprising results!
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 169
Dasa and Pete L. join Andy as he shares about the best stretch of golf he's ever had. They discuss what leads to good play, what tends to get in the way, and much more!
Sep 13, 2024•51 min•Ep. 168
