Swing Thoughts

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...

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...

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,...

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 boo...

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 TaylorM...

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...

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 WhoisO...

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 Ca...

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...

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...

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...

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 Wh...