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!!

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.

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, including fears that can increase tension and impact performance.

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.

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?

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 dialogue emphasizes the value of variety in practice, the distinction between learning and performing, and the role of marketing in golf instruction.

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.

Peter Donahue and Andy sit down for an update on The Golf Practice Lisle, and discuss the frustrations that come from delays and waiting. Andy shares about the history of Advent and they talk about how waiting is something baked into the way the world works, and suffering comes when we forget that. 

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 this conversation, the speakers explore the stress associated with timeliness in the workplace, the impact of sports on personal identity and outlook on life, and how past experiences with sports teams can shape one's perspective on success and failure. They discuss the triviality of being late to work, the emotional weight of sports memories, particularly in relation to the Minnesota Vikings, and how these experiences can influence personal growth and resilience.

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.