Swing Thoughts

By Humble Howard and Tim O'Connor

What's Swing Thoughts about?

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.

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Swing Thoughts episodes:

04.17.2024
Swing Thoughts 254 for April 17, 2024
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...
04.12.2024
Swing Thoughts 253 for April 12, 2024
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...
04.06.2024
Swing Thoughts 252 for April 6, 2024
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...
03.18.2024
Swing Thoughts 251 for March 17, 2024
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...
02.25.2024
Swing Thoughts 250 for February 25, 2024
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...
02.04.2024
Swing Thoughts 249 for February 4, 2024
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...
12.31.2023
Swing Thoughts 248 for December 31, 2023
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...
12.09.2023
Swing Thoughts 247 for December 9, 2023
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...
10.13.2023
Swing Thoughts 246 for October 13, 2023
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...
10.07.2023
Swing Thoughts 245 for October 6, 2023
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...
09.29.2023
Swing Thoughts 244 for September 29, 2023
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...
09.15.2023
Swing Thoughts 243 for September 15, 2023
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...
09.02.2023
Swing Thoughts 242 for September 2, 2023
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...
08.23.2023
Swing Thoughts 241 for August 23, 2023
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...
08.18.2023
Swing Thoughts 240 for August 18, 2023
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,...
07.28.2023
Swing Thoughts 239 for July 28, 2023
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...
07.21.2023
Swing Thoughts 238 for July 21, 2023
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...
07.14.2023
Swing Thoughts 237 for July 14, 2023
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...
07.07.2023
Swing Thoughts 236 for July 7, 2023
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...
06.29.2023
Swing Thoughts 235 for June 29, 2023
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...
06.23.2023
Swing Thoughts 234 for June 23, 2023
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...
06.15.2023
Swing Thoughts 233 for June 15, 2023
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...
06.01.2023
Swing Thoughts 232 for June 1, 2023
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...
05.25.2023
Swing Thoughts 231 for May 25, 2023
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...
05.17.2023
Swing Thoughts 230 for May 17, 2023
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...
05.12.2023
Swing Thoughts 229 for May 12, 2023
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...
05.04.2023
Swing Thoughts 228 for May 4, 2023
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...
04.28.2023
Swing Thoughts 227 for April 28, 2023
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...
04.21.2023
Swing Thoughts 226 for April 21, 2023
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...
04.13.2023
Swing Thoughts 225 for April 13, 2023
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...
04.07.2023
Swing Thoughts 224 for April 7, 2023
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...
03.31.2023
Swing Thoughts 223 for March 31, 2023
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...
03.11.2023
Swing Thoughts 222 for March 11, 2023
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...
02.17.2023
Swing Thoughts 221 for February 17, 2023
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.
02.02.2023
Swing Thoughts 220 for February 2, 2023
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...
01.20.2023
Swing Thoughts 219 for January 20, 2023
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...
01.06.2023
Swing Thoughts 218 for January 6, 2023
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...
12.19.2022
Swing Thoughts 217 for December 19, 2022
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...
12.02.2022
Swing Thoughts 216 for December 2, 2022
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...
11.11.2022
Swing Thoughts 215 for November 11, 2022
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...
10.20.2022
Swing Thoughts 214 for October 21, 2022
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...
10.08.2022
Swing Thoughts 213 for October 7, 2022
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...
09.18.2022
Swing Thoughts 212 for September 18, 2022
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...
09.09.2022
Swing Thoughts 211 for September 9, 2022
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...
09.03.2022
Swing Thoughts 210 for September 3, 2022
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...
08.26.2022
Swing Thoughts 209 for August 26, 2022
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...
08.19.2022
Swing Thoughts 208 for August 19, 2022
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...
08.13.2022
Swing Thoughts 207 for August 13, 2022
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...
08.06.2022
Swing Thoughts 206 for August 6, 2022
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...
07.15.2022
Swing Thoughts 205 for July 15, 2022
It'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. Brought to you by NeuroPeak Pro,...

What's Swing Thoughts about?

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Swing Thoughts episodes:

Swing Thoughts 254 for April 17, 2024

Swing Thoughts 253 for April 12, 2024

Swing Thoughts 252 for April 6, 2024

Swing Thoughts 251 for March 17, 2024

Swing Thoughts 250 for February 25, 2024

Swing Thoughts 249 for February 4, 2024

Swing Thoughts 248 for December 31, 2023

Swing Thoughts 247 for December 9, 2023

Swing Thoughts 246 for October 13, 2023

Swing Thoughts 245 for October 6, 2023

Swing Thoughts 244 for September 29, 2023

Swing Thoughts 243 for September 15, 2023

Swing Thoughts 242 for September 2, 2023

Swing Thoughts 241 for August 23, 2023

Swing Thoughts 240 for August 18, 2023

Swing Thoughts 239 for July 28, 2023

Swing Thoughts 238 for July 21, 2023

Swing Thoughts 237 for July 14, 2023

Swing Thoughts 236 for July 7, 2023

Swing Thoughts 235 for June 29, 2023

Swing Thoughts 234 for June 23, 2023

Swing Thoughts 233 for June 15, 2023

Swing Thoughts 232 for June 1, 2023

Swing Thoughts 231 for May 25, 2023

Swing Thoughts 230 for May 17, 2023

Swing Thoughts 229 for May 12, 2023

Swing Thoughts 228 for May 4, 2023

Swing Thoughts 227 for April 28, 2023

Swing Thoughts 226 for April 21, 2023

Swing Thoughts 225 for April 13, 2023

Swing Thoughts 224 for April 7, 2023

Swing Thoughts 223 for March 31, 2023

Swing Thoughts 222 for March 11, 2023

Swing Thoughts 221 for February 17, 2023

Swing Thoughts 220 for February 2, 2023

Swing Thoughts 219 for January 20, 2023

Swing Thoughts 218 for January 6, 2023

Swing Thoughts 217 for December 19, 2022

Swing Thoughts 216 for December 2, 2022

Swing Thoughts 215 for November 11, 2022

Swing Thoughts 214 for October 21, 2022

Swing Thoughts 213 for October 7, 2022

Swing Thoughts 212 for September 18, 2022

Swing Thoughts 211 for September 9, 2022

Swing Thoughts 210 for September 3, 2022

Swing Thoughts 209 for August 26, 2022

Swing Thoughts 208 for August 19, 2022

Swing Thoughts 207 for August 13, 2022

Swing Thoughts 206 for August 6, 2022

Swing Thoughts 205 for July 15, 2022