Swing Thoughts

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...

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!