Swing Thoughts 268 for August 23, 2024

Swing Thoughts 268 for August 23, 2024

Author: The Sonar Network August 24, 2024 Duration: 56:26
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

Hosted by The Sonar Network, Swing Thoughts explores the often overlooked inner game of golf. This isn't a technical breakdown of swing mechanics or equipment reviews. Instead, each conversation delves into the psychology, the pressures, and the unspoken mental challenges every golfer faces, from the weekend warrior to the touring professional. Guided by golf expert Tim O'Connor and Humble Howard Glassman, the podcast creates an engaging space where the mental hurdles of the game are openly discussed and dissected. Listeners will find a blend of personal anecdotes, practical strategies for overcoming frustration and maintaining focus, and insightful commentary on the mindset required to play better and enjoy the game more. The discussions are grounded in real experience, offering relatable perspectives that go far beyond simple tips. Tuning into this podcast feels like eavesdropping on a thoughtful conversation between two knowledgeable friends at the nineteenth hole, where the topic always returns to what happens between the ears before, during, and after a shot. It's for anyone who has ever stood over a putt and felt their confidence waver, or who wants to understand how the mental landscape directly shapes performance on the course. Swing Thoughts builds on the idea that great audio is a theater for the mind, making a show about golf's mental side a perfect fit.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 312

Swing Thoughts
Podcast Episodes
Show 81 1-21-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:22
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 u…
Show 80 12-23-2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:33
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.
Show 79 12-14-2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:52
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…
Show 78 11-24-2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:26
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 me…
Show 77 11-09-2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:29
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 l…
Show 76 10-26-2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:13
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 l…
Show 75 10-12-2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:03
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 b…
Show 74 9-21-2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:57
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 Sw…
Show 73 9-7-2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:48
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 awar…
Show 72 8-17-2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:36
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!