Swing Thoughts 295 for August 8, 2025

Swing Thoughts 295 for August 8, 2025

Author: The Sonar Network August 8, 2025 Duration: 52:22
Something different! Coach Tim and GSL are featured on the Mind Caddie podcast hosted by European coach Karl Morris to talk about the growth of Swing Thoughts, the value of sharing our thoughts, and how golf is a portal for transformation. 

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

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Podcast Episodes
Show 91 5-4-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:34
On the latest show European coach Jon Wallet joins us to talk about training like an Elite Player and how to take your game from practice to play. Later GSL and Coach Tim continue to get you ready for the season with som…
Show 90 4-27-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:24
On this episode it's a real get for GSL and Coach Tim as world renowned Harvard Professor Ellen Langer visits episode 90 and talks about the power of Mindfulness and actively noticing new things. As well, we geek out abo…
Show 89 4-20-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:07
GSL and Coach Tim talk Tiger and redemption, the Hero's Journey and there's not a dry eye in the house! Also George McNamara, the founder of Swing with Freedom, talks Extraordinary Golf and learning to unlock your own tr…
Show 88 4-13-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:07
Episode 88 and 1! GSL and Coach Tim take to the airwaves and debut on TSN 1150 Hamilton. It's a new location but the message is the same... you can lower your scores and have more fun. We talk to Taylor Made club-fitting…
Show 87 4-7-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:24
On this show PGA of American Hall of Famer Michael Hebron returns to chat about his paradigm shift teaching and learning this great game. Once again we just scratch the surface of a new way to approach improvement. Play…
Show 86 3-25-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:09
Now for something a little different. We talk to George Daranyi, an avid twice-a-week golfer, who says he struggled with the driver yips because he unwilling to ask for help, which many of us do in all parts of our lives…
Show 85 3-15-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:03
On today's episode Coach Tim and GSL Howard welcome back Dr Ed Coughlan (pronounced Collins) to talk about skill acquisition through context and consequence and the idea that you might already be good enough to really en…
Show 84 3-7-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
On this shortish episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back Swing Thoughts regular Karl Morris is back for another great chat about the mental side of everything golf!
Show 83 2-22-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:27
On this episode GSL and Coach Tim talk Pro's in shorts, Kutch's bad tip, JB's slow play and then a lively love-in for Michael Hebron's book Play Golf to Learn Golf! Much insight and merriment and fun for the whole family…
Show 82 2-7-2019 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:28
On this edition of Swing Thoughts, GSL and Coach Tim welcome legendary teacher/guru/yoda, Mike Hebron. He is a much decorated PGA of America master teacher who has some very interesting things to say about how we learn t…