The Sonar Network
Swing Thoughts
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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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Show 124 4-19-2020 19.04.2020 1:11:08
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back an old friend of the show and Mental Performance guru to Tour players from all over the world, Paul Dewland. The talk turns to the usual suspects: Staying present, pre-shot routine and what you can do during Virus Times to work on your game. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!!
Show 123 4-13-2020 13.04.2020 1:03:55
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back one of the worlds finest golf writers Lorne Rubenstein to talk Tiger, The Masters and Golf in the time of The Virus. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
Show 122 4-3-2020 03.04.2020 40:33
On this Swing Thoughts Extra GSL and Coach Tim talk comedy and golf with the very funny and thoughtful golfer and comic John Wing Jr. Johns appeared on The Tonight Show many times as well as JFL, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival and The Debaters on CBC! Some fascinating parallels between performing in front on stage and staying present on the golf course. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!
Show 121 3-28-2020 28.03.2020 1:03:58
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome former Pro turned Golf Yoga guy, Mark Williamson. Mark's got some great ideas on how to integrate Golf and Yoga to open up your body and your mind... also some amazing insights into how learning to breathe in Yoga can really help you Namastay more present on the course!
Show 120 3-20-2020 20.03.2020 51:16
On this Special Edition GSL and Coach Tim talk about Golf in the Time of the Virus. What can we learn from golf that applies to other aspects of every day life and a funny PGA Tour Gender Reveal story. And as always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf!!
Show 119 3-15-2020 15.03.2020 1:23:20
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim speak to Vin Harris, Entrepreneur, Teacher and founding member of the Mindfulness Association! We talk about being present in golf and life as well we discuss Vin's book Mindful Heroes. If you'd like a Free chapter of the book you can email him at Vinharris.hkt&gmail.com.
Show 118 2-28-2020 28.02.2020 58:00
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk Patrick Reed and a Cardiac Triple-Bogey. Find out why Howard means by 'surgery ready' and learn why ventricular tachycardia is nothing to be messed with!
Show 117 2-10-2020 10.02.2020 47:44
On this episode we discuss where water comes from and brag about how we're both "taking it easy on golf this Winter" while going to simulators and getting lessons! Also we break down the USGA and R&A's latest report on distance in the game.
Show 116 1-31-2020 31.01.2020 1:11:59
It's Book Report Day! On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about their favourite Golf books and why they love and recommend them, as well Coach Tim is honoured by The Golf Association of Ontario with a much-deserved award.
Show 115 1-18-2020 18.01.2020 36:09
Another Special Swing T with GSL speaking to YouTube teaching phenom Eric Corgono. We talk about the rise of the internet golf instructor, how online can translate to on-course and more ideas for working on your game indoors.
Show 114 1-11-2020 11.01.2020 1:10:58
Our 1st episode of 2020 GSL and Coach welcome back master teaching pro Mike Martz talking about how training indoors can help you get your game ready without the distraction of consequence. We also talk Moe Norman, stand up comedy and Coach Tim has a big announcement!
Show 113 1-5-2020 05.01.2020 34:23
On this special edition GSL speaks with his brother David Glassman, an ST fan, fellow golf nerd and a very bright man with lots to say in the field of psychology as it relates to training humans in the work place, and it turns out golfers as well.
Show 112 12-20-2019 20.12.2019 1:19:31
On the final ST of the Year - sort of - Tim and Howard talk Patrick Reed, Golf cheating and some end of the decade thoughts on learning to care less and enjoy more. Also pleasantries and good cheer are exchanged!
Show 111 11-11-2019 11.11.2019 1:02:46
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk with Swing Thoughts regular Karl Morris about his latest book The Lost Art of Playing Golf. A great read about the many things golfers put their attention on that have nothing to do with actually getting better. Listen, then buy the book and enjoy responsibly!
Show 110 10-27-2019 27.10.2019 1:03:23
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim speak to PGA Tour swing and fitness guru Ralph Bauer about the things that elite players do that can benefit the average player and the answers may surprise you. Listen responsibly and then tell us what you think.
Show 109 10-16-2019 16.10.2019 1:11:07
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about the Fall college season, a look back at some major Golf Learning, a review of the TourStriker PlaneMate and fun with words!
Show 108 9-21-2019 21.09.2019 1:08:21
On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk College golf, recovery over remorse and we break down the 2019 Canadian Senior Am where you can make 2 triples and a quad and still make the cut!
Show 107 9-7-2019 07.09.2019 1:11:10
On this episode The Teacher becomes the Student. Coach Tim gets a Golf Hell intervention from GSL and PGA of America Master Teacher George McNamara. We learn that anyone can go down the rabbit hole where this game will make you crazy and how being present is the pathway to a better, more enjoyable time. To see Tim's email that inspired episode 107, go to our Facebook page.
Show 106 8-31-2019 31.08.2019 1:03:39
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back skill acquisition specialist Dr Ed Coughlan to talk about how Rory McIlroy changed his game by working on his off-course skills. Being present and aware as well as detaching the Self from the Score turns out happier golfers and lower scores.
Show 105 8-24-2019 24.08.2019 1:15:17
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk to Canadian Golf instruction legend Mark Evershed about a new way of looking at the golf swing. We talk about staying present and aware even when you're playing great as well as the usual array of esoteric golf gab you've come to know and love!
Show 104 8-17-2019 17.08.2019 1:17:58
On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim break down Tim's Club C and Howard reports back from Cabot Cliffs. The discussion is lively as usual sprinkled with pearls of wisdom and some great takeaways for your next round!
Show 103 8-10-2019 10.08.2019 1:33:47
On this latest episode GSL and Coach Tim do another deep golf-nerd dive into the mental side of this great game. Successes are discussed and some ideas and strategies for better play are offered as usual. Tim gets ready for his Club C's and Howard basks in the glory of being the 27th ranked Senior Golfer in Ontario!
Show 102 8-3-2019 03.08.2019 50:01
On this best of episode of Swing Thoughts, we take a good look at the mental side of the game and how smoking can relate to your Golf scores with Dr. Judson Brewer. In the second half of the show G.S.L., Coach Tim and Megan Chapman talked about a different way to teach Golf, doing Yoga and throwing golf balls..!?
Show 101 7-27-2019 27.07.2019 49:50
On today's first ever best of episode of Swing Thoughts, GSL and Coach Tim have a couple discussions regarding midseason reminders with Paul Dewland and Dave Robinson. These conversations should serve as a reminder as the summer stretch comes into full swing out on the greens.
Show 100 7-13-2019 13.07.2019 1:07:15
It's episode 100... GSL and Coach Tim celebrate the milestone by welcoming back some ST favs. We discuss the way it all began and even after 3 years of mental performance work somebody on the show has broken 3 clubs in the last week! (Only 1 on purpose!)
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