Swing Thoughts

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.

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 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.

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!