The Meaning of Golf

Dasa and Andy finish their discussion on goals. They bring in help from past theories Byron Katie, and Golf Without Why. What if this were your last round of golf?

Dasa begins the show by sharing about her time in court. Then Andy shares his newest theory about how goals might actually be bad, and the two have a lively discussion about goals and their pros and cons.

In a follow up to the Mid-Am episode, Dasa shares her takeaways from a tough round.

Dasa shares her story about her experience at the 2026 USGA Women's Mid-Am at Montclair Golf Club.

Dasa joins Andy and tells the story about qualifying for the US Mid-Am with 11 clubs. She shares about her decision, and they discuss benefits of playing with fewer clubs and how it could help everyone's game.

Dasa joins Andy to recap his trip to Sand Valley playing hickory golf. He discusses that he will continue playing the clubs because they helped him find more magic, meaning, and significance in his golf. They also discuss if it is possible to bring this magic to the modern game.

On the drive home from Sand Valley Andy and Jantzen recap their hickory matches at Sand Valley. They discuss adjusting to the clubs, competing with hickories, and the differences between playing with hickory and modern equipment. 

In a very special car episode, Andy is joined by Jantzen Miserak on their drive up to Sand Valley as they weigh whether to play hickory or modern golf clubs on their trip. Andy describes an experience of divine intervention, and the two reminisce about past hickory golf memories.

Dasa tells the story of her putting struggles this season. She discusses the process of trying to find the answer when things stop working. Dasa and Andy discuss the golden statue story, finding your baseline, and how to make changes without getting to mechanical.

Dasa and Andy lay out two different ways of playing golf: one that is playing in True Gravity, and another that leads to Frustration, Pain, and Suffering.