Swing Thoughts: Recent Episodes
Humble Howard and Tim O'Connor
Great radio is theatre of the mind. We figured a podcast dedicated to the mental side of golf would be a natural. So we created one. Featuring golf expert Tim O'Connor and Humble Howard Glassman.
We laugh about people picking up your ball and dealing with annoying golfers and other conundrums with Golf Digest’s Chris Powers who writes the wonderful Stupid Golf Problems column which dives into the goofy but often thorny parts of the game. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. His latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
After a stellar amateur career, Craig Watkins is taking his best shot against senior professionals. Craig shares what he’s learned from legends such as David Frost and Ernie Els, the stress of one-day qualifiers, and a new tour: THE ONE Golf Tour. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
Check out theonegolftour.com.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim's blogs at toconnor.substack.com, and his latest book, Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
We go deep with Karl Morris, Europe’s top performance coach, into his new book The Mind Caddie, which acts like a valuable compendium of more than 30 years of his own learning and experiences with everyone from major winners to club golfers. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
To order the book, visit Amazon. GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
There’s casual golf and there’s tournament golf, said Bobby Jones. GSL and Coach Tim compare stories of nerves, quads, triples and occasional glimpses of light from their recent tournaments.Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
We probe through the hills and valleys of GSL's heart issues (the muscle), deconstruct how Wyndham Clark was treated, and reveal the secrets of GSL’s heartening breakthrough in qualifying for the Ontario Seniors, which—we hope—means he’s ascended from the darkness. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
Jamey Dees of TaylorMade shares insights on the new Spider putters and the Qi4D driver and fairway metals that are dominating the PGA Tour, and Coach Tim applauds GSL on his recovery from a quad and a quint—in the same tourney round. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
Coach Tim and GSL share some fave Canadian Open and Tiger memories, and how connecting with our sensations and sense of feel keeps the mind quiet and the ball in the fairway. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
Kent Osborne, Scratch Attitude coach, shares his love-every-part-of-golf approach which allows you to truly “play” and enjoy the game, and to preview his upcoming book, On Playing Golf. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
Dick Zokol, former PGA Tour winner, breaks down Aaron Rai’s surprising win in the PGA Championship, shares some fascinating stories from his new instruction/memoir book Zokology, and GSL and Coach Tim further explore the importance of adaptability. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
GSL spills his guts about a disappointing qualifier and Coach Tim asks penetrating coaching questions. GSL and Coach Tim also audition new theme music. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
GSL and Coach Tim follow-up our popular Fred Shoemaker podcast by examining how you can enjoy more freedom and develop mastery by exploring what’s possible instead of focusing on results. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
Fred Shoemaker, legendary coach and the founder of Extraordinary Golf, shares his wisdom on how focusing on learning, staying true to your commitment and having a higher sense of purpose can transform your golf and your life. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
Robert Damron, who played on the PGA Tour in the Tiger era, provides insights on the fascinating differences between prime Tiger and Rory and Scottie, how tour pros recover from disappointment, and the grind of life as a tour player. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show. Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
Dick Zokol, former PGA Tour player and Canadian legend, goes deep into Rory McIlroy’s thinking during his roller-coaster Masters win, and shares some helpful nuggets from his new book Zokology. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.
Check on Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
Karl Morris, the UK’s top performance coach, joins GSL and Coach Tim for the first official episode of our 11th season. To achieve mastery, Karl advocates keeping things simple by learning from your own experience and by exploring how to use the tool (the club!). Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
Karl has launched his new online Mind Factor Certification Course.
As a STD, you get a discount of £100 if you input code HUMBLEH
GSL checks in with Coach Tim on how his family is coping with the death of their son Corey, and how community, faith, and being there for each other means so much for people dealing with grief. We'll be back to golf during Masters Week when we officially start our 11th season.
On the latest ST, GSL welcomes Scratch Attitude, aka- Kent Osborne to the show filling in for Coach Tim. They discuss goal setting, judging your playing companions, Shane Lowery's tournament meltdown and a shout out to friend of show, Karl Morris.
As always brought to you by Taylor Made Golf!
Sports parents get counsel from Coach Tim and GSL on how to stop worrying and—for some—stop living vicariously through your kid; also, GSL says he feels safe in Mexico and how he played—wait for it—only for fun. Sponsored by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Par4success.com
We dive into Tim’s new YouTube video Why Your Child is Under-Performing—And What to Do About it
- Many kids give up sports (and music) because of over-involved parents
- Don’t be your kids coach; be a parent
- Too much advice and criticism can seriously damage your relationship with your kid
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Golf Digest Senior Writer Chris Powers joins GSL and Coach Tim to probe the nuances of playing music on the course and golf etiquette, and we introduce Nick Frias, our new social media manager. Brought to you by Par4success.com and TaylorMade Canada.
· Chris explains how music is a perfect fit for his “Stupid Golf Problems" column
· We explore where to play music—hint: not at super private clubs and tourneys
· Chris shares his affinity for fellow New Jersey native Chris Gotterup
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Chris Finn of Par4Success.com joins GSL and Coach Tim for the first episode of 2026 and shares insights on how improving your mobility and strength helps you play better and we welcome back TaylorMade Canada as a sponsor.
- We had a great conversation with Chris about winter golf-specific fitness programs, including:
- Mobility work should be your priority
- TFL rolling improves hip flexibility and reduces lower back pain
- The Par4Success program helps golfers safely increase club head speed ·
- GSL is doing the program and now has less muscle soreness and better mobility … and he’s hitting the ball farther!
To find out more about Par4Success, click here.
FOS (Friend of Show) Karl Morris has launched his new online coaching certification course. Even if you’re not a coach, it will also make you a better player.
* Check out the Mind Factor Certification Course
* The regular price is £799
* As a STD, you get a discount of £100 if you input code HUMBLEH.
We are excited to welcome back TaylorMade Canada as a sponsor, whose new Qi4D Driver helped propel Scottie Scheffler to his 20th PGA Tour win.
Coach Timsays goals are great, but you’re better to focus on intentions, which are based on action and process rather than results.
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GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show. Check out their very funny weekday morning show.
To learn more about Coach Tim, click on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.
Want a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim? Send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.
Playing music and golf intersect on our last podcast of 2025 as GSL and Coach Tim dive into the similarities between what makes—and doesn’t—for good and bad performance. Interestingly, Bruce Springsteen looms large. Brought to you by par4success.com. All the best to our SDTs this holiday and in 2026.
STDs—Swing Thoughts Devotees—Grant McDougall, David Linkchorst and Kent Osborne join GSL and Coach Tim to share what they learned this golf season and from their favourite Swing Thoughts episodes. Brought to you by par4success.com.
Jim Waldron, legendary golf instructor who marries East and West, visits GSL and Coach Tim for a fascinating exploration of how golfers create their own suffering and how to mitigate it, the benefits of one-pointed attention, and how feel trumps thinking. Brought to you by par4success.com.
Note that to understand what Jim is showing us about the golf swing, you can watch this episode on YouTube, like most episodes of Swing Thoughts.
Marcus Bell, founder of GRF Golf, busts apart many traditional assumptions with GSL and Coach Tim about how golfers improve and shares how focusing on learning, feeling and experiencing our movements leads to genuine and lasting improvement. Brought to you by par4success.com
Chris DiMarco, three-time PGA Tour winner, chats with GSL and Coach Tim about duelling Tiger Woods in his prime, making the winning putt in the 2005 Presidents Cup, and being the first on the PGA Tour to use the claw putting grip. Brought to you by par4success.com.
On #301, we welcome back Dr. Raymond Prior, author of Golf Beneath the Surface, for an amazing discussion about acceptance, playing freely and how the Europeans overcame the pressure and abusive environment at the Ryder Cup, brought to you by Par4Success golf fitness.
No. 300! GSL and Coach Tim celebrate our 300th show in our 10th year with stories, an appearance from mentor and PGA Tour Coach Paul Dewland, and exhortations for “300 more!” Thanks STDs for your support! Brought to you by par4success.com.
With Dave Bunker, one of Canada’s top amateur golfers, GSL and Coach Tim learn how the three-time Canadian Mid-Amateur champion took his game to a new level with commitment to change, resilience, and experience playing alongside PGA Tour and Champions Tour players.
Qigong trainer Gill Carmody enlightens GSL and Coach Tim on how elements of the practice of Qigong assist golfers in entering a state of flow, taking advantage of momentum, and feeling balanced in golf—and in life.
Erika Larkin, a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in US, joins GSL and Coach Tim to share how you can improve with a natural motion that is less about mechanics and more about harnessing momentum, balance and tempo.
GSL and Coach Tim connect with Chris Finn, CEO of Par4Success, about the importance of strength, flexibility and rotation in preventing injuries and playing your best golf. GSL learns he’s an "Oh-Four," but there’s nowhere to go but up. Check out www.par4success.com.
Something different! Coach Tim and GSL are featured on the Mind Caddie podcast hosted by European coach Karl Morris to talk about the growth of Swing Thoughts, the value of sharing our thoughts, and how golf is a portal for transformation.
GSL and Coach Tim welcome Lindsay Knowlton, founder of Iron Lady Golf, who shares how more women can get into the game, feel comfortable, and—novel concept warning!—have fun.
Coach Tim and GSL welcome LPGA Professional Debbie O’Connell who shares her wisdom how to release mindset blocks on the golf course and in life, and we marvel at Scottie Scheffler’s brilliant execution in winning the Open Championship. Check Debbie out on www.debbie-oconnell.com.
GSL and Coach Tim further explore the performance-enhancing Quiet Eyes technique, revisit DECADE and the value of “expectation management,” and we debrief Scottie Scheffler’s intriguing comment that “golf is not fulfilling." Coach Tim’s Getting Unstuck book is now available on Kindle for sale price of $6.99, down from regular $9.99 until Sunday. Visit Amazon.
Coach Tim and GSL welcome back Karl Morris, Hall of Fame level Friend of Show, and dive into how knowing the difference between a training mindset and a playing mindset can help you bring your range game to the course.
GSL and Coach Tim explain how Quiet Eyes steadies your putting nerves and stroke, how your mind's negative bias can keep you stuck, and we dissect another GSL debacle (he didn't make another 10!).
Coach Tim and GSL debrief J.J. Spaun’s resilient U.S. performance, explore whether golf instruction is a “Ponzi scheme,” and go deep on GSL’s three shanks and a missed-one incher in another missed qualifier. Is GSL’s insistence he’s not in golf hell denial?
GSL and Coach Tim debrief the strange ending of the Canadian Open and put on their latex gloves for another grisly post-mortem on GSL’s second tournament 10 in a few weeks.
Coach Tim and GSL share counter-intuitive wisdom that focusing on the shot—not the swing—improves your ball-striking, which explains why your shots from the woods are usually better than your shots from the fairway.
GSL and Coach Tim have an enlightening conversation about improvement with Jon Sherman, author of The Four Foundations of Golf, and we conduct on post-mortem on GSL’s latest double-digit disaster. He is coping fine.
GSL and Coach Tim debrief the Leafs’ latest playoff meltdown, we recount GSL’s latest hellacious incident—making a quad in a tourney with Lady Friend there to witness—and we try to understand why Scottie Scheffler is so damn good.
Coach Tim and GSL—that’s Golf’s Spiritual Leader for newbies—explore and extract the learning from a deep, dark mystery: How did GSL and Oracle Kent make back-to-back double bogeys in … a scramble?! We also delve into how stories can send us spiralling but we can avoid crashing landings.
GSL and Coach Tim learn more about the importance of fitting and how indoor golf can help your game year-round from Stewart Bannatyne of the Virtual Golf Club, and we delve into how accepting the vagaries of golf leads to a better experience and game. Check out www.virtualgc.ca.
GSL and Coach Tim get some education from Jeff Hay of Varsity Golf Recruiting on the ins and outs, facts and fictions about U.S. college golf, we break new ground by telling golf jokes, and our who-snubbed-Swing-Thoughts contest continues.
On Episode #281, we continue to explore what we learned from Rory McIlroy's victory in the Masters with Performance Coach Kent Osborne, how having a sense of purpose makes a big difference for us mere mortals, and a great letter from an American STD.
On Episode #280, GSL and Coach Tim share their amazement with Rory McIlroy finally winning the Masters and what we mortals can learn from him, and we debunk myths and get the real goods on the Stack and Tilt method with coach Nick Adcock.
With Episode #279, GSL and Coach Tim begin their 10 season of podcasts devoted to geeking out on the game, as they discuss finding purpose in golf, how investing in fundamentals has huge RIO, our Masters picks, and other nonsense.
In our last off-season episode, GSL and coach Tim vent their spleen at the Orange One, and share how focusing on process and fundamentals in the winter leads to better results, and GSL admits he spent same amount on a new putter as his first car.
On the latest episode we talk about Spain, not freaking out, not focusing on golf swing pass-fail, the tryranny of confidence, playing w fear and hope.
GSL and Coach Tim begin the first Swing Thoughts of 2025 and 10th year of the podcast exhorting how giving yourself “grace” is a key to performance in golf and in anything, and they review the new TGL extravaganza, and revisit Nick Taylor’s exciting clutch victory in the Sony Open.
With episode #275, we conclude our ninth year and the 2024 season by delving into GSL’s yoga deep dive, lessons learned from his season of balance, and how trying less and developing a mission—as per Coach Tim’s new book—can help your game become unstuck in 2025.
On the penultimate episode of the 2024 season, GSL and Coach Tim disclose that they’re doing just fine that the official golf season is over, discuss the growth of sim golf, and Tim’s recent ManKind Project weekend. This episode also includes a bonus conversation between GSL and Kent Osborne.
On this episode, GSL and coach Tim explore the challenges and beauty of late season golf, and Tim reports that his new book is getting nice reviews. As always, brought you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo.
On episode #272, GSL and Coach Tim explore the wisdom of detachment—although Tim’s Dad had a different phrase for it—in Tim’s new book and how GSL put it into practice. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo.
It’s... Alive! Coach Tim’s long—very long—awaited new book, Getting Unstuck: Seven Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds is finally done and available on Amazon. GSL and Tim explore how our unspoken thoughts and unconscious behaviours keep us stuck, delve into one of the practices, and connect with GSL’s recent experience. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo.
The Fall Series begins with a special appearance from TJ Atley, the founder and head coach of the Zone Golf Academy in Vancouver. She brings over 35 years of Pro golf experience to help players young and old to be their best on and off the course.Coach Tim talks about his book launch and GSL breaks down his recent success at 4 putting!As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo!
It's the season ending episode and it's full of good, goofy, golf wisdom. Coach Tim gets great feedback from a recent article, GSL gets to hang with Ernie Els and Chris DeMarco and some great takeaways from the end of Season 9.As always and with gratitude we thank TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links.
Well it had to happen. After 268 episodes we finally screwed up a recording and so we are proud to present...a Swing Thoughts mulligan! Coach Tim and GSL talk about the "lost episode" as well we meet Joyful Golfer Mazen Kassis, someone who thinks of golf as a game. Howard is weirdly stuck on a number and Tim loses a scramble through retrogression.As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo and SecretLinks.golf
On the latest episode we welcome back FOS and all around great guy Dr. Karl Morris back for another round of big-brained golf wisdom. GSL and Coach Tim get good from the good Dr around the ideas of resistance, the craving mind and a childish vs childkike approach to the game. Also we address the great iron-cover controversy and find out that even a recent Tour winner uses them! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links!
We're back from our break with lots of good takeaways for our STD's. GSL and Coach Tim talk about the power of thirds, when good shots go bad, Tims swear score and guys with iron covers! As always brought to you by TaylorMade golf Canada, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links.
It's another jam-packed episode with GSL and Coach TIm...today we find good golf advice from Eckhart Tolle, Buddha and Instagram! Topics include "Where does your golf swing go?" "How to find serenity" and "Why is that old man so grumpy?"As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links.golf.
Golf season is in full bloom and on this episode GSL and Coach TIm check in to see how things are going. We talk about fearless putting, the vagaries of the game even at the pro level and some great audio from the great Bob Rotella and the idea of 'turning it loose!'As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links.golf.
It's a new episode with some similar themes. GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS Hall of Famer, Paul Dewland! He drops some deep cuts Golf wisdom on the difference between commitment to the process and commitment to the outcome. As well we discuss meditation as a pathway to better focus and what it takes to win a Major like one of Paul's clients Amy Yang. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada, Oscar Bravo and SecretLinks.golf!
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim debrief their annual golf tournament and the results are very good for Team Swing Thoughts! Also not every day is the same in golf, Tim's latest Clublink article on his quirky co-host and we discuss the Curious Case of Rory Mclroy and his sad breakdown at the US Open. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links!
As the golf season moves on GSL and Coach Tim talk more ways to bring awareness and joy to your game. We talk about the US Open, as well as a great review of Tim's book from one of mutual favorites and the Season of Balance gets tested.As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links!
On our latest episode GSL and Coach Tim go over one of the 7 Practices from the soon to be released best sellar for golf nerds. We also talk Canadian Open and the historic impact of last year's win. As always brought to you by TaylorMade golf, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about the PGA Championship and what we can learn from the resiliency of Scottie Sheffler. As well do we still hate Bryson? Maybe! And Tm's book is getting closer to release with each passing day!As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links.
On the latest episode we welcome back Friend of Show and 2 time Canadian Mid-Am Champ, Dr Charlies Fitzsimmons. We talk tournament prep and how to get ready for the season ahead. Also GSL notches the 1st win of the year and Coach Tim's book is getting closer each passing day.As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secretlink.golf!
On the latest episode the Season of Balance continues. GSL and Coach Tim talk about Taylor Pendriths recent win and the effect of pressure on performance, as well keeping perspective on what an average round of golf means. Also should those Liv nitwits get a PGA exemption and when it's time to break up with your putter!As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secretlinks.golf.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Jason Palter from the Greater Toronto Hypnosis Center... We talk about how hypnosis can access your subconscious to bring about changes in your attitude and game. As well GSL reveals his new direction for 2024, The Season of Balance! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secretlinks.golf!
On episode 255 GSL and Coach Tim welcome back TaylorMade Product Line Manager Jamey Dees to talk all things Qi10 and TP5x! Wanna hit it farther and straighter? Then this is the show for you. Also, how good are Scottie and Nelly and why, as well some deep nerd golf swing stuff and Howard once again tries to get Tim's book title correct! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secretlinks.Golf.
On #254, we dive into Scottie Scheffler’s Masters victory and explore what makes him so dominant, how he affects other players, and that we’re going to miss Verne Lundquist. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo.
It's the kickoff to season 9! GSL and Coach Tim talk about The Masters, making meaningful improvements for the year and Howard has a bad round with a great result. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf and Oscar Bravo!
On the last pre-season episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome entrepreneur and fellow golf-nerd Gavin Greenwood to talk about his recent introduction to the game and his new travel/golf adventure Secret Links. It's a different type of golf trip that not only includes amazing courses but a hacienda on the ocean and all that the Riviera Maya has to offer. Howard talks about caddying for pros and Tim's new book is ready to launch.As always brought to you by Taylormade.ca and Oscar Bravo!
On the latest episode Tim and Howard preview the Coach's latest book as well GSL talks about the moment of truth in your swing as well as the latest on Liv and some more golf nonsense.As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf and Oscar Bravo!
It's our 250th episode! Coach Tim and GSL chat about 8 plus years of Geeking out about Golf, also GSL visits LIV, Tim talks feeling your swing and we tell a tale of a man who shot 130 and had a good time doing it! As always brought to you by TaylorMade golf and WhoisOscarbravo.com
On the 1st episode of 2024, GSL and Coach Tim talk about swings and the myth of 'muscle memory', and how the physical execution of the golf motion comes from a mental understanding of the players intention. We also geek out about LIV Golf, Tim's new book and TaylorMades new Driver the Qi10.
It's the final episode of the year! GSL and Coach Tim talk about some of the biggest stories of 2023 . LIV, Jon Rahm, Azinger out, Immelman in, Nick Taylor, The Ryder Cup, as well as few key takeaways and moments from the last year of Swing Thoughts. And as always lots of laughs and a bit of nonsense. Brought to you by Taylor Made golf.
It's the penultimate episode of the year and the guys are spitting fire! GSL and Coach Tim take on the contentious ball rollback, Rahm going to LIV and "Zinger" getting canned from NBC...or did he? As always there is wisdom and equanimity with just a touch of the ridiculous. Also proud to welcome back TaylorMade golf for the 2024 season!
Our Fall Series continues as GSL and Coach Tim welcome back Dr Raymod Prior, a performance consultant who has worked with Olympians, Tour Players, high-level actors, singers and Howard! Ray returns to talk about how our brain works for and against us and how anyone can learn to overcome their default behaviors to play better and make the game more enjoyable.As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Oscar Bravo!
It's episode 245 and we welcome John Cochrane to the show. He's a highly decorated instructor and extremely good player as well and brings some great ideas for taking your game from the range to the field of play. Also GSL and Coach Tim break down the Ryder Cup and discuss stand up and punk rock performance and how they relate to this curious game. As always, brought to you by Taylormade Gold and Oscar Bravo!
On episode 244 of our Fall series, GSL and Coach Tim discuss how to maintain your focus when you have a great round going (GSL shot 67!), as well as some Ryder Cup, Tim coaching at The Golf House in Guelph this winter, and more.As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo, and StretchLab Toronto.
On the 1st episode of our Fall Series GSL and Coach Tim welcome top 100 teacher Susie Meyers to discuss her book Golf from Point A. We talk about the idea of each shot being a new starting point and her three 'A's' that can help bring us into the present moment over every swing.As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and StretchLab Toronto.
On this season ending episode we look back at some of our favourite moments and guests. GSL and Coach Tim talk about their personal highs and lows as well as some great takeaways from the Summer. Stay tuned for The Fall Series begins in 2 weeks with special guest Susie Meyers. As always, Swing Thoughts is brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and StretchLab Toronto.
On Episode #241, GSL and Coach Tim learn about how to effectively manage your thoughts and attention to improve your putting with Karl Morris and Gary Nicol, who have just released The Lost Art of Putting Performance Program video, a companion to their Lost Art of Golf series of books. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada, Oscar Bravo and Stretch Lab Toronto.
On episode 240 GSL and Coach Tim talk to FOS OG Paul Dewland about his work with players and how asking the question "and that means" can make a big difference to all our games. We also talk Club C's, more Jones bag fun and far-hitting with the TM Fargiveness Clubs! As always brought to you by Taylormadegolf, Oscar Bravo and Stretch Lab Toronto.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach TIm welcome back FOS Kent Osborne from @scratchattitude to talk gratitude for the recreational golfer as the secret sauce to more enjoyment...then things get spicy when Kent questions the need for the mental game at all!
As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo and StretchLab Toronto.
On this episode we welcome back FOS Rob Sommerville to talk about breaking free from the shanks shackles, as well GSL is back from the abyss thanks to some sage advice from Coach Tim. It turns out being vs doing and getting out of your own way makes the game more enjoyable whether you play well or not.
As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo and StretchLab Toronto.
On the latest episode Tim is traumatized by an errant shot and it wasn't even his!! GSL continues to dig himself out of the Golf Abyss and finds out he's not alone and later TIm recounts his Senior Club C malaise and remembers that it's just a game even when it sucks. As always brought to you by Taylormadegolf.ca, Oscar Bravo and Stretchlab Toronto.
David Leadbetter is back!! This episode features FOS and Golf Guru David Leadbetter talking with GSL and Coach Tim about his new training device, The Straightaway. Tim tries it with great success and David explains why the takeaway is so vital to setting up the rest of the swing. Also GSL continues his golf malaise and seeks guidance from Doc Raymond Prior.
As always brought to you by Oscar Bravo, StretchLab Toronto and Taylormade Golf Canada!
This episode is a full blown golf-nerd showdown! Richard Zokol returns with some great perspective on being one of those Canadians constantly hounded about NOT winning the Can Open then things turn spicy...GSL and Coach Tim get into some back and forth with Dick Z about the way golfers use their brains and emotions to battle the vagaries of the game. There's plenty of talk about Raymond Priors book, " Golf beneath the Surface" and in the end hopefully lots of good mental nuggets are discussed and we all part friends.
As always brought to you by Oscar Bravo, Stretchlab Toronto and our Title Sponsor, Taylormade Golf Canada.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about the US open and why can't Rory win? Also what's wrong with Howards arms, how to play bad and have fun, the Saugeen 2-man invite and does Coach Tim get upset? Yes he does. As well our pals Matt and David from Oscar Bravo tell the origin story of this amazing and bespoke golf shirt brand. Brought to you by StretchLab, WhoisOscarBravo.com and TaylorMade Golf Canada!
It's another good one...GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS Sean Casey, one of our OG's and favourite guests. Sean talks about taking your swing from the range to the course and we all yak about the historic Canadian Open win.
Also we get a cool note from a famous teacher and we nerd out about recent rounds of significance.
As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada, WhoisOscarBravo.com and StretchLab Toronto!
On the latest edition GSL and Coach Tim talk David Moskowitz of Stretch Lab, our newest sponsor, about the benefits of assisted stretching for health, wellness and of course, better golf. Then we bring up the subject of Golf Jealousy and how we can move away from comparing ourselves to other players and bring awareness to our own games.
As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com and now, Stretch Lab!
On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim geek out about equipment with Taylor Made product guy Jamey Dees. We find out about Fargiveness and some cool new TM irons and why you need to change the look of your balls...easy now. Also Tim plays in the famous Early Bird and find out wny GSL opted out!As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com
On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim welcome Golf Smart Guy Dr. Raymond Prior author of Golf Beneath the Surface. He works with many high-level Tour players and he's got some great information about how the brain operates and how we can learn to stop resisting negative golf thoughts as well as distinguish the difference between anxiety and nerves!As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com
On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim have to pivot again and it's a 60 plus minute free-for-all. We talk coaches that choke, Sam Harris's Waking Up as well as a musical interlude you won't want to miss. Tim tops his first drive of the year and GSL plays his 1st competitive round and learns a ton from his fellow competitors.As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com
On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim talk to each other and it gets spicy! A wide-ranging discussion about playing punk music, staying in the moment and Howard move to the Mindtrak staff. Also some listener feedback and how golf and hockey are similar when it comes to dealing with pressure.As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com
On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim talk to PGA of Canada Pro Casey Ward, a high level player and coach with a background in kinesiology and biomechanics that give her a unique perspective on the golf swing and how a players ability to move greatly impacts the kind of swings they're able to make! Also the Quiet Mind Course is about to launch and GSL talks about lessons learned from less than ideal rounds!As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com
On episode 226 GSL and Coach Tim have a far-ranging chat with our old friend Robert Damron. Not only a winner on tour in the Tiger Woods era but an excellent broadcaster and one of our funniest guests.We have a great time talking about slow play, tour life and what a finely tuned athlete like Robert did to get ready to play.Also the new TM mini-driver, Coach Tim's book is almost ready and Howard reports on week one of using Richard Zokol's MindTrak.As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS and PGA Tour winner, RIchard Zokol. Disco Dick takes us on a deep dive into the world of Mind Trak... as well discusses some key performance indicators that everyone can apply. He also has plenty to say about Koepkas potential penalty and what he told Brad Faxon about how to fix Rory!As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com
Season 8 kicks off with Golf legend and guru David Leadbetter! The man that taught Faldo, Price, Norman and Ko talks about the nature of making changes and what would benefit the average player the most. GSL and Coach Tim talk a little about the Masters and getting your mind right for the 2023 season.As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf and our newest sponsor Oscar Bravo!
On #223, GSL and Coach Tim tee up next week’s start of our official season during Masters week with special guest David Leadbetter, and we go deep on GSL’s nine-week odyssey in Mexico where he successfully tested his commitment to some key changes to his game. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada.
On the latest off-season episode GSL and Coach Tim talk to Mike Romatowski of Mach 3 about a unique way to level-up your speed and organize your golf swing. Howard gets out-gunned on the range and Tim gives us a sneak peek at his new book Quiet Mind Golf. Also a tease about a big time guest and new sponsor and as always brought to you by Taylormade Golf!
On episode #221, GSL and coach Tim have a fascinating discussion about what we can learn from classic instruction books—even The Golf Machine—with veteran golf writer and instructor Andy Brumer. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada.
On episode #220, Coach Tim connects with GSL and his buddy Grant MacDougall in Mexico and talk about—ACK!—trust and … feelings! Namely, how when you talk openly about what you are thinking and feeling, you not only play better, but you also make more friends. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade GolfCanada.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim catch up with ST OG Sean Casey of Burloak Indoor Golf. We talk about the explosion of indoor sim facilities and how they can help improve your swing, but can they improve your game? As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada!
It's episode # 1 of 2023 and GSL and Coach Tim welcome the new year with a full round of golf wisdom and the usual nonsense. GSL talks about sobriety and how quitting drinking is similar to making changes in your game, Coach Tim reminds us that awareness is curative, and the whole gang is giddy to be back for Season 8! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada.
On the final Swing Thoughts of the year, GSL and Coach Tim welcome Kendal McWade from Instinctive Golf Coaching. Kendal's approach to teaching changed after spending time with FOS Fred Shoemaker and he's spent the last 20 years helping golfers find a more natural and instinctive way to play. As well we wrap the year up with a sneak peek at some cool, new gear from our good friends at TaylorMade Golf!
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk matters of the heart as Howard recounts the somewhat stressful tale of going to a hospital in Mexico and having to return from vacation early. We discuss leaning into gratitude and connecting with your breath in real life and how mindfulness can improve your experience on and off the course.As always brought to you by Taylor Made Golf!
On the latest post-season episode GSL and Coach Tim discuss how your unexpressed emotions affect your ability to play your best golf. Somebodys' playing music, moving too much or standing in your line? If you're afraid to speak up it can lead to a lot of low-level aggravation and a lot of 'anyways' shots. A very different kind of golf podcast and as always brought to you by TaylorMade golf!
In this episode, we celebrate Coach Tim being enshrined in the Golf Ontario Hall of Fame for his career as a golf media guy, GSL runs out of gas after intense summer of golf, and we heap more abuse on the LIV folks.
As always, thanks to TaylorMade Golf Canada, Neuropeak Pro, and Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim unpack the Ontario Better Ball with 1997 Ontario Am Winner and former Tour Player Jonn Drewery. Jonn talks about playing at the highest level and what amateurs can learn from Pros as well as going head to head with GSL:)
As always Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc.
On the latest Swing Thoughts, GSL and Coach Tim chat with Paul Dewland, mental coach to PGA and LPGA tour players, that playing good golf requires being good to yourself and having a healthy frame of mind. As well, we tackle golf’s great mystery: ’What to think about when you’re over the ball!’
As always Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back another ST Friend of Show Hall of Famer, Dr Karl Morris of The Mind Factor to discuss various ways to bring your best self to the course in order to enjoy the game more and of course lower your scores! Coach T has some range revelation and GSL is trying to rediscover his golf joy!
As always Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc.
On the latest ST GSL and Coach Tim welcome back Friend of Show Dr Ed Coughlan an expert on skill acquisition, who continues our recent discussions on targets and the the C's of state management.
As always Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc.
On the latest ST GSL and Coach Tim welcomes LPGA player /teacher/coach Kathy Hart Wood for a fascinating chat about ' having your own back' and how to achieve a calm, certain and confident state to help play your best golf.
As always Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim chat with Neuroscientist Dr Izzy Justice about "holding the target" and how keeping your brain in a neutral, calm state is optimum for playing your best golf!
As always Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc.
Another interesting chat with GSL and Coach Tim talking about Targets, Tantrums and Triumphs and how emotions can be good and bad for us and how from time to time we need to stop and remember why we're playing this game!
As always Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim unpack the Ontario Senior am, some LIV nonsense in the news and we say good bye to a FOS and deep thinker on the game, George McNamara.
As always Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc.
t's Episode 205! GSL and Coach Tim take on the recent Blue Springs Geezer Invite and give Shanks for the lessons this game gives us. Also some Open Champ talk and a spiritual Scottish moment.
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Episode 204 and we're hanging with FOS and the current Canadian Mid-Am Champ Dr Charles Fitzsimmons!
We talk precision breathing and what it can do to regulate your internal golf thermostat and how it does and doesn't differ from meditation. Charles also talks us through his prep for the upcoming Ontario Amateur and gives us some great takeaways for the average players game.
Later Coach Tim and GSL rap about some recent tournament rounds and TIm get's ready to defend his Super Senior title.
Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
Episode 203 and the return of Decade OG Scott Fawcett! We talk about the rise of Will Zalatoris and how his origin story was the beginning of the "system" Also lots on strategy, golf discipline and Expectation Management.
Also Coach Tim and GSL are teammates and roomies and play a nice 2-man event on a beautiful course.
Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro, TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
Episode 202 is all about the State of The Game! We talk with golf insider and FOS Bob Weeks about The US and Canadian Opens, Brooks jumping ship and the ins and outs of the new LIV Golf league and what it might mean for the future of the Pro Game.
Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro,TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
Episode 201!! We're rolling again with another banner chat with FOS (friend of show) Paul Dewland, a high level mental performance coach to many Pro Tour players. We talk state management and how being in the right frame of mind can help improve the quality of your decisions and ultimately your scores.
Also Coach Tim and GSL break down another breath-through round ...
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Episode 200! GSL and Coach Tim look back at over 7 years of podcasts and catch up with some STD's about their experience listening to the show as well as what they've learned from the many guests and Golf-Nerd discussions. We play some clips of our favourite moments and a special guest pops in to say hello...hint- he used to play on the PGA Tour!
Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro,TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
Episode 199! GSL and Coach Tim, who's on the road with his Guelph Gryphons, welcome their coach Samantha Adams from Neuro Peak Pro. We learn how precision breathing can positively affect your nervous system and help you make better decisions which leads to lower scores.
Then it's a Bobby Jones deep dive with Scratch Attitude guru Kent Osbourne...it turns out Jones knew a thing or two about the mental side of the game nearly 100 years ago!
Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro,TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
Episode 198 and it's all GSL and Coach Tim talking tournament golf and the lesson learned from playing under pressure. It's all about making good decisions that lead to better outcomes and enjoying the experience no matter what you score.
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It's episode 197! GSL and Coach Tim welcome Quiet Mind Player Craig Reed who talks about almost quitting the game out of frustration and then experiencing a chipping breakthrough with Tim and Nate Robinson.
Then we go inside the mind of GSL for some Golf-Journaling which is both profound and ridiculous!
As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
It's episode 196! Today we talk fashion with Jonathon Wong and find out what the distinguished golfer will be wearing this season! Then we caught up with long time FOS Dr Ed Coughlan to chat about skill acquisition and how we can better access our abilities and have more fun.
As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
It's episode 195! Humble and Coach Tim have a session with one of the DD's (Decade Devotees) and debrief a frustrated but hopeful golfer after his first tournament experience...then Tim talks all things Quiet Eye and we spend some time on recovery, resetting and playing on!
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It's episode 194! Humble and Coach Tim welcome GSL's older, wiser brother David Glassman to talk about the psychology of golf frustration, and why identify so strongly as Golfers and how that can sometimes be an impediment to improving and enjoying this game. As well we talk Tournament golf, Quiet Eye and Decade.
As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
It's episode 193! GSL and Coach Tim are a two-some on this show and it's a free range of topics as well as some Decade, some Shoemaker and lots of great ideas and notions all designed to inspire you to think about your own game differently.
As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
It's episode 192! GSL and Coach Tim welcome Dave Hemstad a plus handicap player and standup comedian to talk about the similarities between high level golf and trying to make people laugh. As well we discuss the Masters, Tiger, Quiet Mind Golf and knowing where to look for lower scores.
As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
On the season premier and episode 191 GSL and Coach Tim welcome back PGA Tour winner and golf raconteur Robert Damron. We talk about playing at the highest level, the return of Tiger Woods and how dealing with expectations can lead to better outcomes... you know, the usual.
And back for the new year TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel inc!
On episode 190 GSL and Coach Tim welcome back Dr Charles Fitzsimmons and his guest Andy Matthews of NeuroPeakPro. We discuss the connection between breathing, our brains and peak performance under pressure whether it's the golf course or the boardroom. Also an exciting Decade moment for GSL and some golf talk about the Saudi Golf League and its disruption of the PGA Tour status quo.
As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathon Wong Apparel.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk Quiet Mind Golf and how doing little things often can lead to lower scores and happier play. GSL shares another 'round of significance' and we discuss the downfall of Fake Phil and his exile from the PGA Tour. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
On the latest ST Coach Tim and GSL welcome author and Ny Times columnist Annie Murphy Paul to talk about her latest book The Extended Mind and how 'thinking outside your brain' can lead to great control of your body and emotions on and off the course. Also the regular golf nonsense and Decade stuff and as always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathon Wong Apparel.
GSL and Coach Tim explore the cool learning opportunities that golfers can experience in indoor golf facilities with Sean Casey, owner of Burloak Indoor Golf, dive into the contentious Super Golf League, and how doing LTOs (little things often) over the winter can add up to big gains. As always, sponsored by TaylorMade Canada and JW Apparel Inc.
On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about coaching your own kids, doing small things often, also we welcome Brook Henderson to the TM family and someone (can you guess) has become Decade Certified! As always brought to you by Taylor Made golf and JW Apparel Inc!
Happy New Year STDS!! On this 1st episode of 22, GSL and Coach Tim welcome Jamey Dees from TaylorMade to talk all things Stealth, the new carbon-faced driver that everyone has been hearing about. Jamey tells us about the history of this technology and how there's even a Stealth iron that might just surprise a bunch of golfers too. Also Coach Tim has Covid and GSL is taping himself... swing a club that is! As always brought to you by JWapprellinc and of course TaylorMade Golf.
On the latest ST Coach Tim and GSL welcome back FOS Karl Morris to talk about the Lost Art of The Short Game as well as a health scare that reminded him that the most important element to golf and life is gratitude. Also an STD Barron Thompson jumps on to talk about watching Howard play the last 9 holes of the Senior Am including, "The Wrong Ball Incident!" Brought to you by JWApparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf.
On this hilarious episode GSL and Coach Tim break out some cool news for you STD's as well many a chortle is had over the "double meaning" of the new name of the European Tour. As well all things Tiger, Decade (of course) and GSL explains how golf and standup are similar. Brought to you by JWApparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf.
On this special Deep Dive edition GSL gets all excited and giddy to speak to his mentor/guide Scott Fawcett from Decade. Scott's been in the golf news a lot this past year and of course talking about Decade has become a drinking game on the show. You'll get so much good stuff from this show and hopefully begin to understand where good scores come from. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and JWApparel Inc!
On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk OAU golf with the University of Guelph Gryphons and we look back on some of the big take-aways from another season filled with learning, transcendence and the occasional 7 iron in the trees! As always brought to you by JWApparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf.
On this Fall episode Coach Tim throws down some Ted Lasso-esque vibes talking about team golf as well GSL gets angry and loses a 7 iron in the trees. As always brought to you by JWApparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf!
It's another jam-packed episode filled with learnings and takeaways... Coach Tim talks University Golf and GSL debriefs the Ontario Senior AM where golf dragons were slayed and a once in a lifetime event occured. More good golf gab and as always brought to you by JWApparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf!
On this pre-Fall episode GSL and Coach Tim talk Ryder Cup, FedEx Cup and Player of the Year as well as Tim's PB and GSL's upcoming Senior Am. Also an STD breakthrough, breathing is the real deal and various other golf geek stuff. Brought to you by JWApparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf!
It's a busy show as GSL and Coach Tim welcome golf Pysch guy and recent Canadian Mid-Am Champ Charles Fitzsimmons to talk breathing as a way to lower scores. As well we get all geeky with TaylorMade's Product Development guru James Dees talking about the new P790s and Milled Grind wedges. So much good golf gab and as always brought to you by Jwapparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Sam Jarman who talks about many aspects of the game and how our happiness is not tied to our scores and the 3 key questions of life and golf. Also Tim breaks down his Senior Am qualifier and Howard comes up with more t-shirt ideas. As always brought to you by jwapparelinc.com and Taylormadegolf.ca
On the latest ST Coach Tim and GSL break down some more competitive rounds of golf and focus on the Skills, Strategy and Scoring principles from the Pathways to Par philosophy! Tim reminds us to be present and GSL hums some mantra and things devolve into hilarious chicanery that at one point involves a Moose smelling its own ass! Brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk to Author, blogger and Coach Adam Young about helping people improve through external cues to help them produce getter swings. Also a playing lesson and podcast reunion! As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf!
On the latest Swing Thought we welcome GSL's Brother David, smart guy and avid golfer to talk about the psychology of intentions and how they inform improvement. Coach Tim wins his Super Senior Club C's and has a nice mid-am qualifier. As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.
On this show GSL and Coach Tim talk about improving your short game and putting as well getting ready for Tim's Club Championship by being an Advocate for your Own Game! Also GSL has another "Round of Significance"! As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about what being good at golf really means and why re-framing that can lead to lower scores no matter what handicap you have. Some post Club C stuff as well as how meditation and mindfulness can make the whole experience more satisfying and less chaotic. As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about the Bryson DeChameltdown, Mac Huges taking it all in stride and GSL introduces Pathways To Par, his new Golf Mental system based on Skills, Strategy and Scoring! It's just the kind golf nerd nonsense you've come to expect from this program. As always brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.
On this latest Golf Nerd Journey GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS and Master Teaching Pro George McNamara who stresses awareness and discovering why you play and what you really want from golf. GSL discusses a 'round of significance' and we giveaway some cool TM swag to celebrate the US Open... as always brought to you JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.
On the latest edition of Swing Thoughts, GSL and Coach Tim talk about a chaos ridden round of Tim's. As well, more about expectations and lowering your scores this weekend, if you just listened to our show has always. Brought to you by JW Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf.
It's another GSL and Coach Tim solo roundtable. We discuss perspective and dealing with realistic expectations as well Coach Tim has a cool online webinar for you to look at and as always we try and lower your handicap without changing your swing. Brought to you by JW Apparel and TaylorMade Golf.
On the latest nerd-fest GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS Charles Fitzsimmons to talk about swinging freely and letting go. We also talk Brooks vs Bryson, Super Speed training and more Decade expectations and how know what's reasonable can make a difference in your game, score and enjoyment. Brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Wong Apparel!
On the latest episode it's just GSL and Coach Tim talking practical golf and the quest to play in a mind of frame of "Slightly Caring Less"! Also we talk PGA, Super Speed training and some cool giveaways from our sponsors! Here's the question: Who did we both pick to win the PGA Championship? As always this episode is brought to you by JWApparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk to Jonathan Wong about looking good and playing well as well we learn to swing faster with Ryan Robillard from SuperSpeed Golf and a deep dive into more stats designed to make you feel better about your own wonky game. As always brought to you by Jwapparelinc.com and TaylorMade Golf!
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Lou Stanger, the stats guy, from Decade Golf. It's a deep dive into how statistics can help inform our perceptions and give us more realistic expectations of our own abilities... which ultimately can make the game more enjoyable and lower your scores. Brought to you by Jonathan Wong Apparel Inc and TaylorMade Golf!
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS Karl Morris to talk UK Lockdowns, paying attention to what really matters and golf shots vs golf swings. Also on the show, PGA Tour stars sharing an extra 40 million, more about how #'s can influence your expectations and the Tours new Tallest Player Ever! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and Jonathon Wong Apparel.
On episode 161 GSL and Coach Tim welcome fellow ST Nerds Ronan Quinn and Rudra Rishi-Maharaj to talk Golf during Lockdowns. Some lively discussion around the Evil Ford Empire squashing Ontario golf dreams as well as what everyone is doing to keep Golf-ready until we start up again. Also we talk about the 2/3 approach to golf expectations. As always brought to you by @TaylorMade Golf and Jonathan Apparel Inc!
Today's show is all about expectations and singing! We talk Decade golf stats and our special guest is Laura Bailey, a singer, songwriter and vocal teacher to Coach Tim. Listen and find out why learning to breathe properly is not just essential to singing but it can help you play better golf as well. You'll also learn why you should be happier with the game you already have! As always brought to you by JW Golf Apparel and TaylorMade Golf!
It's The Masters edition featuring someone that's almost played in the tournament! PGA Tour winner Robert Damron returns to the show to talk about what it takes to be successful at Augusta and your club championship as well GSL and Coach Tim talk more about using mindfulness to play good golf and enjoy the game more. Brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and JW Apparel Inc!
Season 6 kicks off with GSL and Coach Tim welcoming back FOS Mike Martz, Master Teacher, golf coach and one of Moe Norman's best pals. We discuss getting ready for the season, back to the golf basics and taking time to appreciate the opportunity to play this great game. At one point Howard forgets what he's going to say and Tim waits patiently for GSL's addled brain to kick back into gear. This show is a solid 72! Brought to you by Taylor Made golf and JW Apparel Inc!
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk golf-bodies and training with fitness guy Brook Bennie... yeah, that guy! Also Friend of Show Sean Casey returns and tells a great story about Cory Conners and what the pros do to manage their states to produce better golf. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome TaylorMade Canada's Jamey Dees to talk about the importance of making sure your clubs fit no matter what your handicap is. As well the usual bits of ST wisdom on the subject of managing expectations!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Kent Osborne who started golf at age 50 and got to scratch in just over 10 years. He talks about how he approached golf differently and didn't compare his ability to a Tour player and how having a scratch attitude helped him achieve success.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back Golf Pro/Yoga guy, Dave Lambert to talk stabilizing your body to help your swing and calm your mind! As well we talk all things Patrick Reed, distance and gratitude. Enjoy and share with friends.
On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim are joined by teacher and deep thinker Paul Cummings from Synergy Golf as well we chat with Student and ST fan Rob Somerville on the subject of destroying parts of your house while taking indoor swings!
On the 1st episode of 2021 GSL and Coach Tim talk about the attack on the Capitol of course, working on your mental game in the off-season and Tim talks about a new must have book for the serious golf nerd.
On this final episode of 2020 GSL and Coach Tim talk to Lawyer, golfer and transformational guru George Daranyi about learning to take the game less personally as a pathway to freedom on and off the course. On behalf of the management and staff of Swing Thought we wish you and yours the best of the Holiday season and a very Happy New Year!
It's show 150! GSL and Coach Tim celebrate this milestone with Super Friend of Show Paul Delawnd. We talk about why golfers suffer and offer some practical ideas around breaking free from the mental anguish that this game can produce. Also the work "ooze" gets thrown around quite liberally and much fun is had by all. Enjoy responsibly!
Another fine chat on the latest episode. GSL and Coach Tim welcome back friend of show and skill acquisition specialist Dr Ed Coughlin. We talk about the Masters, Tigers 10 and putting golf in perspective in the time of The Virus!
On this unique late season episode @Davelambert joins GSL and Coach Tim to talk about spending time in the Winter months learning to strengthen and move your body to improve your game and health. Also what can these bonus Fall golf days teach us to help make our Summer games more enjoyable?
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Steven Yellin talking about his book Simplicity and the Fluid Motion Factor Golf Program. Learn to unlock your flow state and quiet down the chatter inside your over-worked golf brain!
Tim and Howard's Excellent Golf Tournament Adventure part 2. On this episode find out how our two players, total age 123 fared on a 7000 yard wet, cold golf course. Bonus feature: Someone shot 124 and not GSL or Coach Tim! As always brought to you by TaylorMade.
Today is Tim and Howard's Excellent Golf Tournament adventure! Also featuring ST fan feedback and the GlassMasters! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf.
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Glencairn Head Pro Mike Marshall an elite player and coach who teaches the game and not just the swing. Later Tim and Howard debrief more good stuff about being present and committing to lowering scores through better plans! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf.
On the final TSN show of the season GSL and Coach Tim talk to Synergy Golf's Paul Cummings about his 365 project to help players with a different Golf Thought per day for a whole year. Also Tim and Howard continue to explore the world of thoughtful play and better scores through increased awareness. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf and don't worry the podcast begins the Fall schedule in 2 weeks.
On this episode PHD and top-ranked Amateur Charles Fitzsimmons debriefs GSL on a less than stellar qualifier, Coach Tim has his season's best round and everyone agrees not to quit golf for another week! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf.
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk more about Club Cs, continuing to play the game not the swing and a special interview with 2 time PGA Tour winner and Canadian golf legend Richard Zokol about his break-through Mental game app MindTrak. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Canadian PGA tour member Mike Giglic. We talk about the struggles of pro golf and what amateurs can learn from the habits of elite players. Also what it means to have fun vs playing well. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf.
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome LPGA player Rebecca Lee-Bentham to talk about the realities of playing Tour golf, her break from the game and her road back with a renewed sense of purpose and perspective. We also talk about enjoying the game even on your not so good days and some great ways to get ready for your Club C's. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
On the latest episode we welcome back Dr Karl Morris of MindFactor Golf to discuss all things external awareness! As well GSL and Coach Tim talk about "playing golf" vs playing "golf swing" and Howard wins his 1st Invitational! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf.
On this episode former Tour caddie Joe Shuchat of the Mindful Sports Group discusses strategies that elite players use that can help amatuers score lower and enjoy the game more. Also, Coach Tim talks about a "good tournament round" and GSL transcends yet another golf valley to come out more spiritually sound:) Brought to you buy TaylorMade Golf.
On this episode we welcome back top instructor and golf brainiac Sean Foley. Tiger's former instructor talks science and soul as well as his thoughts on the Golfing Machine, Lydia Ko, Justin Rose as well as Bryson DeChambeau and the future of game improvement. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
On the latest edition GSL has a meltdown and wins, Coach Tim is working through some swing changes and PGA Tour winner Ian Legget talks about the difference between expectations and limitations! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf.
On this episode Coach Tim and GSL welcome back Dr Ed Coughlan who has a PHD in elite athlete skill acquisition and a unique perspective and some great advice for the 14 handicaps on their way to play. Also Coach Tim conducts a one on one session with Howard to determine the root of his Golf Sadness! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf.
On this Fathers Day episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome their brothers Pat O'Connor as well as David and Steven Glassman to talk about Dads and the special bond that Golf can foster between Fathers and Sons.
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome former Tour Player and long-time golf coach Paul Henrick. Pauls has a unique and interesting approach to the game that emphasizes outward focus, hitting shots and playing like a Pro even if you can't break a 100. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf.
This episode is filled with learning and joy! Coach Tim and GSL talk with Joe Shuchat of the Mindful Sport Group about what the best players in the world do to make themselves more present and engaged and ready to play their best golf As usual Tim and Howard discuss more ways to bring the pro game to us everyday hackers. And of course, all brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk Golf learning on Zoom with writer and McMaster teacher Grant Fraser... also How to hit bad shots and still score well and as always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
This episode includes long time FOS (friend of show) Dr Charles Fitzsimmons, Nationally ranked Amateur and University legend who recently achieved his PHD in Sports Psychology. We discuss using humour in golf and keeping the game in perspective. We also give away 2 dozen golf balls from our fine sponsor TaylorMade Canada!
On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Dave Bradley from TaylorMade Canada to talk about Driving Relief to help frontline workers. We also talk to fellow Fred Shoemaker devotee George McNamara about all things awareness and being in the present moment! Also a chance to win a dozen golf balls from TaylorMade Golf Canada!
On the latest Lockdown Episode, GSL and Coach Tim welcome back Golf Teacher and FOS (Friend of Show) Sean Casey. We talk training on-line, Zoom instruction and using the mental skills learned in Golf to navigate some of the challenges of Co-Habitation during these time of The Zombie Apocalypse! Also we discuss The Match with Tiger and Phil and Team Taylormade creating some much needed new Golf content. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf.
On this special lockdown edition GSL and Coach Tim speak with former PGA Tour winner and Golf Channel analyst Robert Damron about growing up at Bay Hill, playing with Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods and what amateurs can learn from people that play the game for a living! As always brought to you by Taylor Made Golf.
Another locked down episode where GSL and Coach Tim try and provide a golf distraction from the VIRUS! We speak to Golf Pro and deep-thinker Paul Cummings about a different way to teach/talk about the game and his Instagram project, Synergy Golf 365. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back an old friend of the show and Mental Performance guru to Tour players from all over the world, Paul Dewland. The talk turns to the usual suspects: Staying present, pre-shot routine and what you can do during Virus Times to work on your game. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back one of the worlds finest golf writers Lorne Rubenstein to talk Tiger, The Masters and Golf in the time of The Virus. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
On this Swing Thoughts Extra GSL and Coach Tim talk comedy and golf with the very funny and thoughtful golfer and comic John Wing Jr. Johns appeared on The Tonight Show many times as well as JFL, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival and The Debaters on CBC! Some fascinating parallels between performing in front on stage and staying present on the golf course. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome former Pro turned Golf Yoga guy, Mark Williamson. Mark's got some great ideas on how to integrate Golf and Yoga to open up your body and your mind... also some amazing insights into how learning to breathe in Yoga can really help you Namastay more present on the course!
On this Special Edition GSL and Coach Tim talk about Golf in the Time of the Virus. What can we learn from golf that applies to other aspects of every day life and a funny PGA Tour Gender Reveal story. And as always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim speak to Vin Harris, Entrepreneur, Teacher and founding member of the Mindfulness Association! We talk about being present in golf and life as well we discuss Vin's book Mindful Heroes. If you'd like a Free chapter of the book you can email him at Vinharris.hkt&gmail.com.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk Patrick Reed and a Cardiac Triple-Bogey. Find out why Howard means by 'surgery ready' and learn why ventricular tachycardia is nothing to be messed with!
On this episode we discuss where water comes from and brag about how we're both "taking it easy on golf this Winter" while going to simulators and getting lessons! Also we break down the USGA and R&A's latest report on distance in the game.
It's Book Report Day! On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about their favourite Golf books and why they love and recommend them, as well Coach Tim is honoured by The Golf Association of Ontario with a much-deserved award.
Another Special Swing T with GSL speaking to YouTube teaching phenom Eric Corgono. We talk about the rise of the internet golf instructor, how online can translate to on-course and more ideas for working on your game indoors.
Our 1st episode of 2020 GSL and Coach welcome back master teaching pro Mike Martz talking about how training indoors can help you get your game ready without the distraction of consequence. We also talk Moe Norman, stand up comedy and Coach Tim has a big announcement!
On this special edition GSL speaks with his brother David Glassman, an ST fan, fellow golf nerd and a very bright man with lots to say in the field of psychology as it relates to training humans in the work place, and it turns out golfers as well.
On the final ST of the Year - sort of - Tim and Howard talk Patrick Reed, Golf cheating and some end of the decade thoughts on learning to care less and enjoy more. Also pleasantries and good cheer are exchanged!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk with Swing Thoughts regular Karl Morris about his latest book The Lost Art of Playing Golf. A great read about the many things golfers put their attention on that have nothing to do with actually getting better. Listen, then buy the book and enjoy responsibly!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim speak to PGA Tour swing and fitness guru Ralph Bauer about the things that elite players do that can benefit the average player and the answers may surprise you. Listen responsibly and then tell us what you think.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about the Fall college season, a look back at some major Golf Learning, a review of the TourStriker PlaneMate and fun with words!
On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk College golf, recovery over remorse and we break down the 2019 Canadian Senior Am where you can make 2 triples and a quad and still make the cut!
On this episode The Teacher becomes the Student. Coach Tim gets a Golf Hell intervention from GSL and PGA of America Master Teacher George McNamara. We learn that anyone can go down the rabbit hole where this game will make you crazy and how being present is the pathway to a better, more enjoyable time. To see Tim's email that inspired episode 107, go to our Facebook page.
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back skill acquisition specialist Dr Ed Coughlan to talk about how Rory McIlroy changed his game by working on his off-course skills. Being present and aware as well as detaching the Self from the Score turns out happier golfers and lower scores.
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk to Canadian Golf instruction legend Mark Evershed about a new way of looking at the golf swing. We talk about staying present and aware even when you're playing great as well as the usual array of esoteric golf gab you've come to know and love!
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim break down Tim's Club C and Howard reports back from Cabot Cliffs. The discussion is lively as usual sprinkled with pearls of wisdom and some great takeaways for your next round!
On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim do another deep golf-nerd dive into the mental side of this great game. Successes are discussed and some ideas and strategies for better play are offered as usual. Tim gets ready for his Club C's and Howard basks in the glory of being the 27th ranked Senior Golfer in Ontario!
On this best of episode of Swing Thoughts, we take a good look at the mental side of the game and how smoking can relate to your Golf scores with Dr. Judson Brewer. In the second half of the show G.S.L., Coach Tim and Megan Chapman talked about a different way to teach Golf, doing Yoga and throwing golf balls..!?
On today's first ever best of episode of Swing Thoughts, GSL and Coach Tim have a couple discussions regarding midseason reminders with Paul Dewland and Dave Robinson. These conversations should serve as a reminder as the summer stretch comes into full swing out on the greens.
It's episode 100... GSL and Coach Tim celebrate the milestone by welcoming back some ST favs. We discuss the way it all began and even after 3 years of mental performance work somebody on the show has broken 3 clubs in the last week! (Only 1 on purpose!)
GSL and coach Tim explore how golfers can transcend their limiting beliefs, and make the breakthrough that they've hoped for. As well, we talk Tiger, the incredible win by journeyman Nate Lashley, and that your little podcast is on the cusp of our 100th episode.
Today it's just Coach Tim and GSL. We talk tournaments, staying present and how to cut some more shots off your round. Hit the shot you know you can, lose some of your ego and decide if you're playing or practicing and conduct yourself accordingly. As always brought to you by Taylor Made and Adidas!
GSL and Coach Tim welcome back the always entertaining Dr. Ed Coughlan, a skill acquisition expert in Ireland, to explore how Gary Woodland won the U.S. Open, how you can perform better by "normalizing", and how to keep the "peak-end rule" from sabotaging you.
It's US Open week and once again we've got cool Taylor Made and Adidas golf swag, but the contest question relates to a more recent Toronto sports victory. Our special guest is veteran teaching pro and University of Waterloo golf coach Mike Martz... we discuss pressure, strategy and how to get more out of your golfing experience.
On our latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back a very recent guest, Sports Psychologist and 2019 Canadian University College Men's Champion Charles Fitzsimmons! We talk about his win, the Guelph Gryphons and what you can learn from how elite golfers play the game.
On this episode Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Bob Weeks joins us to talk about his long career covering the game in Canada and around the world. We hear from a fellow Golf Nerd who had his best round ever thanks to a recent episode and congrats to Brad Cholette, Damian O'Hara and Darryll Lucas, the winners of our Taylor Made and Adidas Golf Swag!
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back PHD candidate and nationally ranked golfer Charles Fitzsimmons to talk about being present and getting out of your own way. We also talk about Brooks Koepka and give away some cool Taylor Made and Adidas swag!
On this episode it's all GSL and Coach Tim discussing the PGA and Tigers chances as well and some early season tips for tuning up your game and brain and learning to enjoy golf for reasons other than score!
On the latest show European coach Jon Wallet joins us to talk about training like an Elite Player and how to take your game from practice to play. Later GSL and Coach Tim continue to get you ready for the season with some ideas around being more mindful, present and engaged.
On this episode it's a real get for GSL and Coach Tim as world renowned Harvard Professor Ellen Langer visits episode 90 and talks about the power of Mindfulness and actively noticing new things. As well, we geek out about setting intentions for a new season and what we can learn about conservative play from Tiger Woods!
GSL and Coach Tim talk Tiger and redemption, the Hero's Journey and there's not a dry eye in the house! Also George McNamara, the founder of Swing with Freedom, talks Extraordinary Golf and learning to unlock your own true motion.
Episode 88 and 1! GSL and Coach Tim take to the airwaves and debut on TSN 1150 Hamilton. It's a new location but the message is the same... you can lower your scores and have more fun. We talk to Taylor Made club-fitting guru Cameron Jacobs and PGA Tour mental performance coach Paul Dewland. We also give away a lot of cool stuff!
On this show PGA of American Hall of Famer Michael Hebron returns to chat about his paradigm shift teaching and learning this great game. Once again we just scratch the surface of a new way to approach improvement. Play to Learn and maybe you'll learn to play better.
Now for something a little different. We talk to George Daranyi, an avid twice-a-week golfer, who says he struggled with the driver yips because he unwilling to ask for help, which many of us do in all parts of our lives. Daranyi, former chair of ManKind Project International, shares how belief systems and shadow held him back in his golf and his life - until he stepped into his fear... and found some freedom.
On today's episode Coach Tim and GSL Howard welcome back Dr Ed Coughlan (pronounced Collins) to talk about skill acquisition through context and consequence and the idea that you might already be good enough to really enjoy this great game of golf!
On this shortish episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back Swing Thoughts regular Karl Morris is back for another great chat about the mental side of everything golf!
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk Pro's in shorts, Kutch's bad tip, JB's slow play and then a lively love-in for Michael Hebron's book Play Golf to Learn Golf! Much insight and merriment and fun for the whole family!
On this edition of Swing Thoughts, GSL and Coach Tim welcome legendary teacher/guru/yoda, Mike Hebron. He is a much decorated PGA of America master teacher who has some very interesting things to say about how we learn this game.
On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk with Martin Chuck. He's a Top 100 teacher, Revolution Golf Guy and the man behind Tour Striker. We talk instruction, mental and physical and how cool is it that Justin Rose uses one of your products!
On the final episode of 2018 GSL and Coach Tim look back on some of the best lessons they've received and look forward to a New Year of embracing the struggle that is this game we all love.
On the latest episode Coach Tim and GSL Howard welcome back Glen Abbey Director of instruction Sean Casey. He talks about working with younger golfers and teaching them every aspect of the game on and off the golf course. There is a few rocking moments in the recording but just like a round of golf it all ends up with a few laughs on the 18th hole.
On this episode Tim and GSL welcome 2017 OCAA coach of the year Nick Trichilo to the Swing Thought Studios. It's a wide-ranging discussion of the many factors that go into making golfers better be it bio-mechanical or mental. Nick is an amazing Coach and uses several big words that are both enlightening and delightful.
One of our more interesting chats with a performance expert. A wide, deep dive in to skill acquisition with Dr Ed Coughlan of the Cork Institute of Technology. Ed's a specialist with a a focused interest in the idea of learning to practice in a way that impacts performance. GSL Howard and Coach Tim just follow along agreeing and squealing with delight.
On today's episode Coach Tim and GSL Howard talk to Hayley Kellet, Director & Co-Owner of Making Box in Guelph, about the connection between improv and golf. There's a lot to be learned from that world when it comes to listening, connecting and responding and we think you'll enjoy this GolfProv edition very much!
Today Coach Tim and GSL break down Tiger Woods win, the Ryder Cup drubbing and how asking "What is possible?" is a better question than "Why do I suck?" Also a Guelph University golf update, we delve into Karl Morris's book The Lost Art of Putting, and a reminder that most rounds don't end on the 15th hole!
On today's show it's The Senior Club C debrief! Coach Tim and GSL break down the final round after Howard had the lead for 93 days and prevailed. It was an epic battle of ego vs awareness with the very special help of Swing Thought Hundy P, Tom Leonowicz as caddy and a bit of luck. In the end the lesson is don't be too quick to write your story until the round is over!
Today we welcome back the Mind Factor Man Karl Morris to discuss his new book, The Lost Art of Putting. This is especially apt as GSL Howard just finished 3 putting all over the Canadian Mid-Am. Coach Tim talks body awareness and we insert some putting drills, tips and famous putting quotes!
Today Coach Tim and Howard struggle through technical difficulties and keep trying until the end. Club C's and The Pressure Principle are all part of today's attempt to break 100 during some podcast mayhem!
It's the Club C special! GSL and Coach Tim welcome 8 time Club Champion Paul Gortnar back to talk about what it takes to compete and how the correct mind set is essential to playing your best golf. Paul also tells the story of shooting 64, his best round ever and Howard and Tim pass on some golf-nerd words of wisdom!
On this episode we talk Tiger and how decisions made "in the game" affect how your body feels and your ability to hit whatever shot you've decided to play. Also GSL's best golf buddy Tim Southcott wins the Silver Medal at the Ontario Senior Men's championships and what you can learn from playing Tim Golf!
On today's Summer episode we speak to Taylor Made's Cameron Jacobs about the importance of proper club-fitting as the ultimate source of confidence and well being. Coach Tim and GSL also banter about Tiger vs Phil and responding vs reacting.
This episode is called Golf is Hard! Duh. We all know it but today it's a gentle reminder that perfect swings aren't necessary to achieve better results and happier rounds of this great games. GSL and Coach Tim are in alignment where these concepts are concerned. Listen and enjoy responsibly.
On this episode Coach Tim and GSL talk US Open fairness, Phil's BS meltdown, Taylor made fitting and Adidas fine apparel and once again learning to free your mind and free up your swing.
Today Coach Tim and GSL Howard discuss more Moe Talks and debrief a young Golf Nerd on his 1st foray into the dark world of Tournament Golf where we learn that staying present and not projecting are the keys to better play.
On this latest episode Coach Tim and GSL Howard discuss Tiger Woods at the US Open, The Guelph Gryphons at our National Championships and a debrief of Decade Golf and the concept that we need to lower our expectations of how good we really are/are not!!
Today GSL and Coach compare Golf-woe stories and connect the dots between being more aggressive or less timid and remembering the 'Dips' are temporary.
On this episode, Coach Tim and GSL wrap up the golf nerd warrior training with a roundtable featuring the workshop's participants. Lots of great information, hugging and tears!
On this episode Tim and Howard speak to show friend Paul Dewland, mental coach to PGA/LPGA and elite amateurs, and an all around great guy. The conversation is interesting and far reaching and at times chaotic, much like a round of golf! We talk getting ready for the season, lowering your expectations and trying to have more fun whilst playing this game we all love.
Coach Tim and GSL talk Masters and pressure. The point is not to avoid the nerves but to be present and to deal with them as they arise. We also welcome a new sponsor, Adidas Canada and our very first call from a listener!
On this episode, getting your mind ready for Spring, the return of Tiger Woods and be where your body is!
On the latest edition of Swing Thoughts, Coach Tim and GSL Howard discuss mindfullness and the fact that the present tense is the only good tension there is. Also the 1st annual Swing Thoughts retreat is still a go and we're looking to fill 10 spots for a day of sharing, caring and probably some swearing.
Coach Tim and GSL discuss the usual mindfulness and mysterious nature of the game. Tim talks about putting and intention and Howard blabbers on about flying and other golf nerd bits.
Today GSL and Tim O discuss making better choices, more shank stories and the introduction of The Golf Nerd Warrior Training. Listen for details of how you can participate in a workshop designed to help you play better and have more fun!!!
The Year winds down and Coach Tim and GSL discuss the strongest mental performance in pro golf from 2017 and the two talk Stand Up Comedy as it relates to being present and getting out of your own way!
This week coach Tim talks all things Fred Shoemaker and Extraordinary Golf and his experience at a coach's camp in Palm Springs. GSL recounts a range session where Tim and Howard throw clubs and all complexities are made simple. Also a quick update on The Feeling of Greatness.
Coach Tim and GSL talk Moe Norman with Todd Graves, one of the premier Single-Plane swing minds in the game. Todd and Tim have revised the Feeling of Greatness and we discuss some of the lessons from Moe that could make all of us better players.
On this episode Coach Tim and GSL talk University Golf and more about being present as a pathway to success. We're joined by elite golfer and sports psychologist Charles Fitzsimmons who also happens to be the OUA individual champ!
Crisis Alert!!! GSL goes back to Golf Hell for a quick visit and Coach Tim councils him on the pitfalls that can befall even the most enlightened golfers. It's back to the mental basics and a good reminder that the game is about process and enjoyment not rage and club-tossing!!!
On this episode Tim and GSL talk about what we did on our Summer of Golf Learning. Tim talks Guelph Gryphons University success and Howard blabbers talks more about playing under pressure.
On the latest episode Tim O and GSL discuss Jordan and Justin, more about being present, playing in a National Championship and going low in Moose Jaw!
On this episode Coach Tim and GSL talk Club C's, Can Mid-Am and are you a Competitor or a Victim? That plus a quick look at the PGA Champ and other golf-nerd nonsense!
Golf's Spiritual Leader shares tales of the Senior Am with Mental Coaching Guru Tim and they both discuss Jordan Spieth's amazing Big Boy Pants display at the Open and introduce the transcendent concept of "Pre-Acceptance!"
This week Golf's Spiritual Leader and Coach Tim talk about The Pilgrimage to Scotland, practicing with purpose and a golf story you'll be telling on your next par 3 wait!
On this episode Coach Tim and Golfs self-proclaimed Spiritual Leader continue talking about Big Boy golf, building a better brain through training and Tim's follow up to the fascinating and successful book on Moe Norman, The Feeling of Greatness.
Coach Tim talks Collegiate success and Golfs Spiritual Leader finds some Big Boy Pant and puts them on for some tournament toughness. No chafing!
On this episode GSL (Howard); and University of Guelph Golf Coach (Tim); meet external golf thinker/teacher Ron Sisson of Calgary who approaches the game in a completely different way. Also Howard's going through his usual early season mental breakdown and Tim's going through his usual early season intervention!
On this episode GSL - Golfs Spiritual Leader - Howard and Super Coach Tim, speak with 2 very interesting and though-provoking guests about the power of external focus and choice. You won't want to miss Dr. Gabriele Wulf and Dr. Rebecca Lewthwaite talk about some next-level learning techniques and how you can apply them to your golf game and your ability to play this ridiculous sport!
This week Howard and Tim find out their hips are tight and that's not cool. Golf physio guru Kevin Honsberger loosens them up and then spends some quality time talking about how you can improve your swing and performance through biomechanical balance! Also Coach Tim and GSL Howard talk Sergio and the Masters and getting ready mentally for the season ahead.
Howard and Tim welcome Dr Judson Brewer author of The Craving mind for a lively discussion of habit-breaking and mindfulness. You'll hear how once again how "being present" is better than that nasty of habit of "being angry" and "being clubs in ponds!" As well Coach Tim and Golfs Spiritual Leader get you ready for the Masters.
Humble and Tim talk about setting intentions and getting ready for the 2017 Season of Nonsense. Also they ponder the eternal golf conundrum: "Does anybody really like Phil Mickelson?"
This episode features Coach Tim and Spiritual Leader Howard talking, Tiger, Taylor Made and process. Also they equate comedy and golf and the idea that learning to be comfortable with being uncomfortable is the key to both. Enjoy responsibly.
It's an emotional episode as Tim and Howard talk about Golf and Dads and loss.Howards gets angry in the desert and Tim talk about the process and being present.Also the Nerds will be live at the Toronto Golf show!
Tim and Howard re-unite for 2017. Tim leads an exercise in mindfulness and Howard blabs on like the Golf Nerd he is. Lots of laughs and learning as usual as well as the Truth behind how far you really hit it.
Our last episode is a lively one with our first studio audience filled with SwingThoughfuls who share their golf-learning from 2016. Humble and Coach Tim talk through some of their favourite guest moments and Howard re-commits to freaking out a little less in 2017.
Tim and Howard talk about intention and body awareness some more... Howard ends the season by reverting back to a few old habits and legendary TV sports and news broadcaster Mark Hebscher drops by to chat about recent PGA tour winner Canadian Mackenzie Hughes.
Howard and Tim finish off the season in style! Low numbers and lots of learning as well as some interesting perspective from YouTubes most watched golf instructor Shaw Clement.
Coach Tim talks about a typical mental coaching session, Howard decides he is in fact a Spiritual Leader of Golf and the Nerds discuss a recent round where one of them is in a mini-huff until he does something that is a good take away for all golfers!
If ever there was a sport that needed some Zen it's Golf and one of the Masters of Ohhmmm Dr Joe Parent joins Howard and Tim to talk and about losing strokes and weight! The man who coached Vijay Singh and Christie Kerr to Number 1 in the world just might be able to help you break 90.
Golf talk you won't hear anywhere else! Karl Morris on why the Euros' thrive at the Ryder Cup, the passing of Arnold Palmer and what's the missing link between How to Swing and How to Play? Also Swing Thoughts live and win a round with Howard and Tim.
The low-handicappers' season of commitment: Humble conducts a Q & A with Paul Gortnar and Mike Bondy, two of CoachTim's clients. The three tournament players share stories and insights from a season of working on their mental game, that can help all aspirational golfers!
Howard and Tim revisit golf hell - how Howard got out, and the perils of his buddy who is definitely in, and we flip through Natural Golf written by Sam Snead and given to Howard's dad in 1959. Guess what? New golf books aren't much different.
Fascinating Megan Chapman, HP at Georgian Bay Club, on how giving yourself "permission" and "forgiving yourself" allows your "technique to arrive." And have fun!
Paul Dewland, PGA Tour mental performance coach, describes benefits of coaching for Joe and Jane Amateur and what tour players seek; Howard dissects Tim's re-engagement with Mr. Shank in his Club C.
With Dave Robinson, a business relationship expert, we knock around how our emotions and beliefs come into play with our golf shots, how we talk to ourselves and how we think our golf buds are judging the hell out of us. This ain't no Golf Channel chat. Fascinating stuff!
Fred Shoemaker, founder of Extraordinary Golf and one of the world's great coaches, shares his wisdom on drawing on your inner brilliance to have more fun and play your best golf. Listen, repeat, listen, repeat...
Brooke Henderson's coach Tristan Mullally provides insights on the Canadian phenom, we introduce our snobby Must-Read Golf Books section and we prep for the Canadian Open.
Zoke, aka Dick Zokol, does double duty: chats about working with Weirsy and he tries extricating Humble from golf hell while Timmer talks about icky feelings.
Oh Canada! We deconstruct Brooke Henderson's first major win in KPMG Women's PGA Championship, and dissect Howard's icky 96 at the Nash. Sharp objects no longer a concern.
Doing some good. We reflect on playing in fundraiser for ill-and-injured Canadian vets, the insane notion of having fun playing golf and how committing to trust is good but hard.
The inner game of tennis applied to golf. We serve up great insights from Alan Trivett, a former Tennis Canada director and world ranked tennis player who became a single digit golfer.
Tim facilitates Howard in moving out of shank denial while applauding his brilliant save from mulch and usual self-implosion, and they welcome ClubLink's Glencairn Golf Club in Milton as a new sponsor.
Sports psychologist Charles Fitzsimmons of Eclipse Performance plays golf with Howard and makes diagnosis about his game and prescribes some approaches to help with yours.
Todd Graves, student of Moe Norman and co-founder of Graves Golf Academy, shares the secrets of the single-plane swing utilized by PGA Tour sensation Bryson DeChambeau and how Moe's miss-'em-quick approach will help you play better - and certainly faster.
Jay Gilbert, founder of Biirdie.com, talks about his great online program that acts like your mental game scorecard, which Howard and Tim think is the best thing since Sean Foley first listened to Bob Marley.
TaylorMade Canada's Stewart Bannatyne previews new TM gear for 2016, the fun of fitting, and Tim and Howard debate Paige Spiranac cover of Golf Digest although we both like it.
Karl Morris, Europe's top performance coach, helps us debrief what went right and wrong for Danny Willett and Jordan Spieth, and Howard and Tim discuss the role of feelings in golf in a non-icky way.
Hello friends. Former PGA Tour player Richard Zokol shares his Masters memories on Swing Thoughts, providing insights on handling pressure, preparing mentally, and the courage of Ernie Els. Lots of laughs and learning.
The ever-fascinating Sean Foley takes a deep dive on the mental, spiritual and fun part of the game, and his own journey from junior golf to coaching PGA Tour players. Listen twice to catch it all!
Martin Chuck, inventor of the popular Tour Striker training club, has become one of North American's top instructors. From his roots with George Knudson and Ben Kern at Toronto's National Golf Club, Chuck has developed an effective approach to improvement that is focused on learning and feeling what's going on in the body. Learn how to compress the ball - and play the piano!
We once knew Paul Dewland when he was just Paul. Now he's Guru to PGA and LPGA tour players and living in Florida. Paul dispenses wisdom on what golfers can control vs. influence, and the necessary "discomfort" required to improve your game. Howard revisits Tim's shank-o-rama round, and Tim coaches Howard on first-game-of-the-season heebie jeebies.
In this episode, we focus on Tiger Woods and interview acclaimed golf writer Lorne Rubenstein, whose recent article in Time provided a surprisingly open look at the life of an athlete who transcended golf.