Swing Thoughts 319 for May 29, 2026

Swing Thoughts 319 for May 29, 2026

Author: The Sonar Network May 29, 2026 Duration: 59:37
Kent Osborne, Scratch Attitude coach, shares his love-every-part-of-golf approach which allows you to truly “play” and enjoy the game, and to preview his upcoming book, On Playing Golf. 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.


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: 100

Swing Thoughts
Podcast Episodes
Swing Thoughts 308 for February 13, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:29
Golf Digest Senior Writer Chris Powers joins GSL and Coach Tim to probe the nuances of playing music on the course and golf etiquette, and we introduce Nick Frias, our new social media manager. Brought to you by Par4succ…
Swing Thoughts 307 for January 30, 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:26
Chris Finn of Par4Success.com joins GSL and Coach Tim for the first episode of 2026 and shares insights on how improving your mobility and strength helps you play better and we welcome back TaylorMade Canada as a sponsor…
Swing Thoughts 306 for December 19, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:22
Playing music and golf intersect on our last podcast of 2025 as GSL and Coach Tim dive into the similarities between what makes—and doesn’t—for good and bad performance. Interestingly, Bruce Springsteen looms large. Brou…
Swing Thoughts 305 for November 28, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:21
STDs—Swing Thoughts Devotees—Grant McDougall, David Linkchorst and Kent Osborne join GSL and Coach Tim to share what they learned this golf season and from their favourite Swing Thoughts episodes. Brought to you by par4s…
Swing Thoughts 304 for November 7, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:06
Jim Waldron, legendary golf instructor who marries East and West, visits GSL and Coach Tim for a fascinating exploration of how golfers create their own suffering and how to mitigate it, the benefits of one-pointed atten…
Swing Thoughts 303 for October 31, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:37
Marcus Bell, founder of GRF Golf, busts apart many traditional assumptions with GSL and Coach Tim about how golfers improve and shares how focusing on learning, feeling and experiencing our movements leads to genuine and…
Swing Thoughts 302 for October 24, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
Chris DiMarco, three-time PGA Tour winner, chats with GSL and Coach Tim about duelling Tiger Woods in his prime, making the winning putt in the 2005 Presidents Cup, and being the first on the PGA Tour to use the claw put…
Swing Thoughts 301 for October 3, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:36
On #301, we welcome back Dr. Raymond Prior, author of Golf Beneath the Surface, for an amazing discussion about acceptance, playing freely and how the Europeans overcame the pressure and abusive environment at the Ryder…
Swing Thoughts 300 for September 26, 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:30
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: 46:02
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…