Swing Thoughts 315 for May 1, 2026

Swing Thoughts 315 for May 1, 2026

Author: The Sonar Network May 1, 2026 Duration: 1:04:31
Fred Shoemaker, legendary coach and the founder of Extraordinary Golf, shares his wisdom on how focusing on learning, staying true to your commitment and having a higher sense of purpose can transform your golf and your life. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.
GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  
Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca and his blogs at toconnor.substack.com.
For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.

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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: 50

Swing Thoughts
Podcast Episodes
Swing Thoughts 300 for September 26, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:29
No. 300! GSL and Coach Tim celebrate our 300th show in our 10th year with stories, an appearance from mentor and PGA Tour Coach Paul Dewland, and exhortations for “300 more!” Thanks STDs for your support! Brought to you…
Swing Thoughts 299 for September 5, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:01
With Dave Bunker, one of Canada’s top amateur golfers, GSL and Coach Tim learn how the three-time Canadian Mid-Amateur champion took his game to a new level with commitment to change, resilience, and experience playing a…
Swing Thoughts 298 for August 29, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:47
Qigong trainer Gill Carmody enlightens GSL and Coach Tim on how elements of the practice of Qigong assist golfers in entering a state of flow, taking advantage of momentum, and feeling balanced in golf—and in life. Hoste…
Swing Thoughts 297 for August 22, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:09
Erika Larkin, a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in US, joins GSL and Coach Tim to share how you can improve with a natural motion that is less about mechanics and more about harnessing momentum, balance and tempo. Hosted on A…
Swing Thoughts 296 for August 15, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:21
GSL and Coach Tim connect with Chris Finn, CEO of Par4Success, about the importance of strength, flexibility and rotation in preventing injuries and playing your best golf. GSL learns he’s an "Oh-Four," but there’s nowhe…
Swing Thoughts 295 for August 8, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:21
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…
Swing Thoughts 294 for August 1, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:47
GSL and Coach Tim welcome Lindsay Knowlton, founder of Iron Lady Golf, who shares how more women can get into the game, feel comfortable, and—novel concept warning!—have fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
Swing Thoughts 293 for July 25, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:30
Coach Tim and GSL welcome LPGA Professional Debbie O’Connell who shares her wisdom how to release mindset blocks on the golf course and in life, and we marvel at Scottie Scheffler’s brilliant execution in winning the Ope…
Swing Thoughts 292 for July 18, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:11
GSL and Coach Tim further explore the performance-enhancing Quiet Eyes technique, revisit DECADE and the value of “expectation management,” and we debrief Scottie Scheffler’s intriguing comment that “golf is not fulfilli…
Swing Thoughts 291 for July 4, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:35
Coach Tim and GSL welcome back Karl Morris, Hall of Fame level Friend of Show, and dive into how knowing the difference between a training mindset and a playing mindset can help you bring your range game to the course. H…