Swing Thoughts

Coach Tim and GSL debrief J.J. Spaun's resilient U.S. performance, explore whether golf instruction is a “Ponzi scheme,” and go deep on GSL's three shanks and a missed-one incher in another missed qualifier. Is GSL's insistence he's not in golf hell denial?

GSL and Coach Tim debrief the strange ending of the Canadian Open and put on their latex gloves for another grisly post-mortem on GSL's second tournament 10 in a few weeks.

Coach Tim and GSL share counter-intuitive wisdom that focusing on the shot—not the swing—improves your ball-striking, which explains why your shots from the woods are usually better than your shots from the fairway.

GSL and Coach Tim have an enlightening conversation about improvement with Jon Sherman, author of The Four Foundations of Golf, and we conduct on post-mortem on GSL's latest double-digit disaster. He is coping fine.

GSL and Coach Tim debrief the Leafs' latest playoff meltdown, we recount GSL's latest hellacious incident—making a quad in a tourney with Lady Friend there to witness—and we try to understand why Scottie Scheffler is so damn good.

Coach Tim and GSL—that's Golf's Spiritual Leader for newbies—explore and extract the learning from a deep, dark mystery: How did GSL and Oracle Kent make back-to-back double bogeys in … a scramble?! We also delve into how stories can send us spiralling but we can avoid crashing landings.

GSL and Coach Tim learn more about the importance of fitting and how indoor golf can help your game year-round from Stewart Bannatyne of the Virtual Golf Club, and we delve into how accepting the vagaries of golf leads to a better experience and game. Check out www.virtualgc.ca.

GSL and Coach Tim get some education from Jeff Hay of Varsity Golf Recruiting on the ins and outs, facts and fictions about U.S. college golf, we break new ground by telling golf jokes, and our who-snubbed-Swing-Thoughts contest continues.

On Episode #281, we continue to explore what we learned from Rory McIlroy's victory in the Masters with Performance Coach Kent Osborne, how having a sense of purpose makes a big difference for us mere mortals, and a great letter from an American STD.  

On Episode #280, GSL and Coach Tim share their amazement with Rory McIlroy finally winning the Masters and what we mortals can learn from him, and we debunk myths and get the real goods on the Stack and Tilt method with coach Nick Adcock. 

With Episode #279, GSL and Coach Tim begin their 10 season of podcasts devoted to geeking out on the game, as they discuss finding purpose in golf, how investing in fundamentals has huge RIO, our Masters picks, and other nonsense.

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.

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.

GSL and Coach Tim begin the first Swing Thoughts of 2025 and 10th year of the podcast exhorting how giving yourself “grace” is a key to performance in golf and in anything, and they review the new TGL extravaganza, and revisit Nick Taylor's exciting clutch victory in the Sony Open.

With episode #275, we conclude our ninth year and the 2024 season by delving into GSL's yoga deep dive, lessons learned from his season of balance, and how trying less and developing a mission—as per Coach Tim's new book—can help your game become unstuck in 2025.

On the penultimate episode of the 2024 season, GSL and Coach Tim disclose that they're doing just fine that the official golf season is over, discuss the growth of sim golf, and Tim's recent ManKind Project weekend. This episode also includes a bonus conversation between GSL and Kent Osborne.

On this episode, GSL and coach Tim explore the challenges and beauty of late season golf, and Tim reports that his new book is getting nice reviews. As always, brought you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo.

On episode #272, GSL and Coach Tim explore the wisdom of detachment—although Tim's Dad had a different phrase for it—in Tim's new book and how GSL put it into practice. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo.

It's... Alive! Coach Tim's long—very long—awaited new book, Getting Unstuck: Seven Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds is finally done and available on Amazon. GSL and Tim explore how our unspoken thoughts and unconscious behaviours keep us stuck, delve into one of the practices, and connect with GSL's recent experience. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo.

The Fall Series begins with a special appearance from TJ Atley, the founder and head coach of the Zone Golf Academy in Vancouver. She brings over 35 years of Pro golf experience to help players young and old to be their best on and off the course. Coach Tim talks about his book launch and GSL breaks down his recent success at 4 putting! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo!

It's the season ending episode and it's full of good, goofy, golf wisdom. Coach Tim gets great feedback from a recent article, GSL gets to hang with Ernie Els and Chris DeMarco and some great takeaways from the end of Season 9. As always and with gratitude we thank TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

It's a new episode with some similar themes. GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS Hall of Famer, Paul Dewland! He drops some deep cuts Golf wisdom on the difference between commitment to the process and commitment to the outcome. As well we discuss meditation as a pathway to better focus and what it takes to win a Major like one of Paul's clients Amy Yang. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada, Oscar Bravo and SecretLinks.golf!

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim debrief their annual golf tournament and the results are very good for Team Swing Thoughts! Also not every day is the same in golf, Tim's latest Clublink article on his quirky co-host and we discuss the Curious Case of Rory Mclroy and his sad breakdown at the US Open. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links!

As the golf season moves on GSL and Coach Tim talk more ways to bring awareness and joy to your game. We talk about the US Open, as well as a great review of Tim's book from one of mutual favorites and the Season of Balance gets tested. As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links!

On our latest episode GSL and Coach Tim go over one of the 7 Practices from the soon to be released best sellar for golf nerds. We also talk Canadian Open and the historic impact of last year's win. As always brought to you by TaylorMade golf, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links.

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about the PGA Championship and what we can learn from the resiliency of Scottie Sheffler. As well, why do we still hate Bryson? Maybe! And Tom's book is getting closer to release with each passing day! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secret Links.

On the latest episode we welcome back Friend of Show and 2 time Canadian Mid-Am Champ, Dr Charlies Fitzsimmons. We talk tournament prep and how to get ready for the season ahead. Also GSL notches the 1st win of the year and Coach Tim's book is getting closer each passing day. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secretlink.golf!

On the latest episode the Season of Balance continues. GSL and Coach Tim talk about Taylor Pendriths recent win and the effect of pressure on performance, as well keeping perspective on what an average round of golf means. Also should those Liv nitwits get a PGA exemption and when it's time to break up with your putter! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secretlinks.golf.

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome Jason Palter from the Greater Toronto Hypnosis Center... We talk about how hypnosis can access your subconscious to bring about changes in your attitude and game. As well GSL reveals his new direction for 2024, The Season of Balance! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secretlinks.golf!

On episode 255 GSL and Coach Tim welcome back TaylorMade Product Line Manager Jamey Dees to talk all things Qi10 and TP5x! Wanna hit it farther and straighter? Then this is the show for you. Also, how good are Scottie and Nelly and why, as well some deep nerd golf swing stuff and Howard once again tries to get Tim's book title correct! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf, Oscar Bravo and Secretlinks.Golf.

On #254, we dive into Scottie Scheffler's Masters victory and explore what makes him so dominant, how he affects other players, and that we're going to miss Verne Lundquist. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Oscar Bravo.

It's the kickoff to season 9! GSL and Coach Tim talk about The Masters, making meaningful improvements for the year and Howard has a bad round with a great result. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf and Oscar Bravo!

On the last pre-season episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome entrepreneur and fellow golf-nerd Gavin Greenwood to talk about his recent introduction to the game and his new travel/golf adventure Secret Links. It's a different type of golf trip that not only includes amazing courses but a hacienda on the ocean and all that the Riviera Maya has to offer. Howard talks about caddying for pros and Tim's new book is ready to launch.As always brought to you by Taylormade.ca and Oscar Bravo!

On the latest episode Tim and Howard preview the Coach's latest book as well GSL talks about the moment of truth in your swing as well as the latest on Liv and some more golf nonsense. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf and Oscar Bravo!

It's our 250th episode! Coach Tim and GSL chat about 8 plus years of Geeking out about Golf, also GSL visits LIV, Tim talks feeling your swing and we tell a tale of a man who shot 130 and had a good time doing it! As always brought to you by TaylorMade golf and WhoisOscarbravo.com

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 Golf and Oscar Bravo!

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 Oscar Bravo!

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.