In this episode of Golf Party Live, Donna tackles one of the most common (and most frustrating!) questions beginner golfers ask:
"Why do all my clubs go the same distance?"

If you've ever felt confused or discouraged because your 7-iron, 9-iron, and even your driver all seem to fly the same yardage — this episode is for you.

Donna breaks down why this happens, why it's completely normal, and why it does not mean you're doing anything wrong. In fact, it's a phase almost every beginner goes through — and understanding it is the first step toward real improvement.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why most beginners hit all their clubs the same distance

• The #1 reason: inconsistent contact

• Why "scooping" the ball adds loft and steals distance

• How helping the ball into the air actually hurts your shots

• Why swing speed often stays the same across clubs for beginners

• The purpose of beginner golf sets and why they exist

• How distance gaps develop as your swing improves

• Simple ways to start creating better contact and separation

• Why patience and confidence matter more than power

Key Takeaway:

If all your clubs go the same distance — you're not broken. You're learning. With better contact, proper setup, and trust in the process, distance and consistency will come naturally.

This episode is designed to relieve frustration, build confidence, and help you understand what's really happening in your swing.

🎧 Listen now and take the pressure off your game — progress starts with understanding.

In this episode of Golf Party Live, we sit down with Dr. Andrea Hogan, also known as The Golfing Professor—a psychology professor, content creator, author, and passionate beginner golfer whose journey is as inspiring as it is relatable.

Andrea has only been playing golf for about one year, yet she's already experienced powerful breakthroughs that resonate deeply with beginner golfers. She brings a unique perspective by blending golf mindset, confidence, identity, and psychology, helping players better understand why golf can feel so challenging—especially between the ears.

In this episode, we cover:
*Andrea's personal golf journey and how she got started in the game
*Why golf is so mentally difficult, particularly for beginners
*The biggest mindset traps new golfers fall into (and how to avoid them)
*Practical mindset tips from a psychology professor's perspective
*What Andrea teaches and loves most about being a psychology professor
*The parallels between students learning psychology and golfers learning the game
*How she built the Golfing Professor brand
*Her experience creating content, launching a TikTok shop, and what surprised her most about combining social media + golf

This conversation is insightful, encouraging, and full of "aha" moments—perfect for anyone new to golf or anyone who's ever felt frustrated, stuck, or intimidated by the mental side of the game.

We had such a great time getting to know Andrea, and we know our listeners will connect with her story and benefit from her thoughtful, beginner-friendly advice.

Thank you for tuning in to Golf Party Live.

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If you've ever felt like everyone on the golf course got a dictionary except you, this episode is for you.

Donna Taylor and Brittney Boo are diving into one of their favorite things to teach — and one of the things beginners are most embarrassed to ask about: golf language.

Golf has its own vocabulary, and no one ever really explains it. This episode is your judgment-free, beginner-friendly guide to the words you hear on the course — and what they actually mean.

💡 What Inspired This Episode
This episode was inspired by one of Donna's students during a putting class. The student asked what the word "span" meant and looked at Donna like she was speaking a different language.

That was the lightbulb moment:
We assume people know these words — but no one is teaching them.

So today… welcome to Golf Lingo 101.

⛳ In This Episode, We Cover:
Core Golf Course Terms
*Tee box
*Fairway
*Rough
*Green
*Fringe
*Pin / Flagstick
*Break
*Line

Scoring Terms (Made Simple)
*Par
*Bogey
*Double bogey
*Triple bogey
*Birdie
*Eagle
*Gross score
*Net score
*A beginner-friendly explanation of what a handicap is

Swing & Contact Terms
*Address
*Loft
*Clubface
*Fat / Chunk
*Thin / Skull / Skinny
*Toe / Heel
*Shank
*Sweet spot
*Tempo vs. rhythm

Putting Terms
*Span
*Mark
*Lag Putt
*Pace
*Break
*Inside the leather

Tournament & Social Golf Terms
*Scramble
*Best ball
*Shotgun start

💬 Final Thoughts
We want every beginner listening to hear this loud and clear:
👉 You are not supposed to know this language yet.
Golf vocabulary is huge. It's weird. And it's full of traditions that no one ever explains. Give yourself grace, ask questions, and keep learning.

If there are words you still hear on the course and don't understand, send them to us — we'll happily make a Part Two.

Thank you for tuning in, thank you for sharing Golf Party Live, and thank you for showing up for your golf journey.