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| Swing Thoughts 278 for March 17, 2025 | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:49:16 | |
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. | |||
| Swing Thoughts 277 for February 23, 2025 | 23 Feb 2025 | 01:01:49 | |
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. | |||
| Swing Thoughts 268 for August 23, 2024 | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:56:26 | |
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 | |||
| Show 178 9-10-2021 | 10 Sep 2021 | 01:15:10 | |
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! | |||
| Show 177 9-3-2021 | 03 Sep 2021 | 01:14:13 | |
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! | |||
| Show 176 8-27-2021 | 27 Aug 2021 | 01:20:33 | |
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 | |||
| Show 175 8-13-2021 | 13 Aug 2021 | 01:12:09 | |
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. | |||
| Show 174 8-6-2021 | 06 Aug 2021 | 01:04:49 | |
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! | |||
| Show 173 7-23-2021 | 23 Jul 2021 | 01:27:33 | |
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. | |||
| Show 172 7-9-2021 | 09 Jul 2021 | 01:17:18 | |
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. | |||
| Show 171 6-30-2021 | 30 Jun 2021 | 01:21:44 | |
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. | |||
| Show 170 6-25-2021 | 25 Jun 2021 | 01:06:00 | |
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. | |||
| Show 169 6-18-2021 | 18 Jun 2021 | 01:17:02 | |
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. | |||
| Swing Thoughts 267 for August 16, 2024 | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:57:22 | |
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! | |||
| Show 168 6-12-2021 | 12 Jun 2021 | 01:00:42 | |
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. | |||
| Show 167 6-4-2021 | 04 Jun 2021 | 01:07:50 | |
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. | |||
| Show 166 5-28-2021 | 28 May 2021 | 01:24:19 | |
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! | |||
| Show 165 5-21-2021 | 21 May 2021 | 01:17:08 | |
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. | |||
| Show 164 5-14-2021 | 14 May 2021 | 01:38:25 | |
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! | |||
| Show 163 5-7-2021 | 07 May 2021 | 01:14:33 | |
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! | |||
| Show 162 4-30-2021 | 30 Apr 2021 | 01:18:35 | |
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. | |||
| Show 161 4-23-2021 | 23 Apr 2021 | 01:14:03 | |
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! | |||
| Show 160 4-16-2021 | 16 Apr 2021 | 01:10:26 | |
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! | |||
| Show 159 4-9-2021 | 09 Apr 2021 | 01:11:49 | |
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! | |||
| Swing Thoughts 266 for July 31, 2024 | 31 Jul 2024 | 01:01:55 | |
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. | |||
| Show 158 4-2-2021 | 02 Apr 2021 | 01:12:20 | |
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! | |||
| Show 157 3-19-2021 | 19 Mar 2021 | 01:14:14 | |
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! | |||
| Show 156 3-8-2021 | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:54:15 | |
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! | |||
| Show 155 2-20-2021 | 20 Feb 2021 | 00:57:04 | |
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. | |||
| Show 154 2-7-2021 | 07 Feb 2021 | 01:05:09 | |
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. | |||
| Show 153 1-22-2021 | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:55:41 | |
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! | |||
| Show 152 1-11-2021 | 11 Jan 2021 | 01:12:31 | |
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. | |||
| Show 151 12-18-2020 | 18 Dec 2020 | 01:04:38 | |
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! | |||
| Show 150 12-7-2020 | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:55:39 | |
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! | |||
| Show 149 11-23-2020 | 23 Nov 2020 | 01:00:20 | |
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! | |||
| Swing Thoughts 265 for July 13, 2024 | 13 Jul 2024 | 01:01:00 | |
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. | |||
| Show 148 11-9-2020 | 09 Nov 2020 | 01:05:39 | |
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? | |||
| Show 147 10-26-2020 | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:52:58 | |
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! | |||
| Show 146 10-12-2020 | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:44:59 | |
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. | |||
| Show 145 10-2-2020 | 03 Oct 2020 | 00:50:37 | |
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. | |||
| Show 144 9-21-2020 | 21 Sep 2020 | 01:06:07 | |
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. | |||
| Show 143 9-7-2020 | 07 Sep 2020 | 00:59:29 | |
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. | |||
| Show 142 8-30-2020 | 30 Aug 2020 | 01:10:00 | |
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. | |||
| Show 141 8-23-2020 | 23 Aug 2020 | 01:23:12 | |
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! | |||
| Show 140 8-8-2020 | 08 Aug 2020 | 01:17:43 | |
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. | |||
| Show 139 8-2-2020 | 02 Aug 2020 | 01:07:43 | |
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! | |||
| Swing Thoughts 264 for July 6, 2024 | 06 Jul 2024 | 00:53:18 | |
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. | |||
| Show 138 7-25-2020 | 25 Jul 2020 | 01:02:38 | |
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. | |||
| Show 137 7-18-2020 | 18 Jul 2020 | 00:50:11 | |
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. | |||
| Show 136 7-11-2020 | 11 Jul 2020 | 01:16:01 | |
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! | |||
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