Swing Thoughts

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk about the US open and why can't Rory win? Also what's wrong with Howards arms, how to play bad and have fun, the Saugeen 2-man invite and does Coach Tim get upset? Yes he does. As well our pals Matt and David from Oscar Bravo tell the origin story of this amazing and bespoke golf shirt brand. Brought to you by StretchLab, WhoisOscarBravo.com and TaylorMade Golf Canada!

It's another good one...GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS Sean Casey, one of our OG's and favourite guests. Sean talks about taking your swing from the range to the course and we all yak about the historic Canadian Open win. Also we get a cool note from a famous teacher and we nerd out about recent rounds of significance. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada, WhoisOscarBravo.com and StretchLab Toronto!

On the latest edition GSL and Coach Tim talk David Moskowitz of Stretch Lab, our newest sponsor, about the benefits of assisted stretching for health, wellness and of course, better golf. Then we bring up the subject of Golf Jealousy and how we can move away from comparing ourselves to other players and bring awareness to our own games. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com and now, Stretch Lab!

On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim geek out about equipment with Taylor Made product guy Jamey Dees. We find out about Fargiveness and some cool new TM irons and why you need to change the look of your balls...easy now. Also Tim plays in the famous Early Bird and find out wny GSL opted out! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com

On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim welcome Golf Smart Guy Dr. Raymond Prior author of Golf Beneath the Surface. He works with many high-level Tour players and he's got some great information about how the brain operates and how we can learn to stop resisting negative golf thoughts as well as distinguish the difference between anxiety and nerves! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com

On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim have to pivot again and it's a 60 plus minute free-for-all. We talk coaches that choke, Sam Harris's Waking Up as well as a musical interlude you won't want to miss. Tim tops his first drive of the year and GSL plays his 1st competitive round and learns a ton from his fellow competitors. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com

On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim talk to each other and it gets spicy! A wide-ranging discussion about playing punk music, staying in the moment and Howard move to the Mindtrak staff. Also some listener feedback and how golf and hockey are similar when it comes to dealing with pressure. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com

On the latest editions GSL and Coach Tim talk to PGA of Canada Pro Casey Ward, a high level player and coach with a background in kinesiology and biomechanics that give her a unique perspective on the golf swing and how a players ability to move greatly impacts the kind of swings they're able to make! Also the Quiet Mind Course is about to launch and GSL talks about lessons learned from less than ideal rounds! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com

On episode 226 GSL and Coach Tim have a far-ranging chat with our old friend Robert Damron. Not only a winner on tour in the Tiger Woods era but an excellent broadcaster and one of our funniest guests. We have a great time talking about slow play, tour life and what a finely tuned athlete like Robert did to get ready to play. Also the new TM mini-driver, Coach Tim's book is almost ready and Howard reports on week one of using Richard Zokol's MindTrak. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim welcome back FOS and PGA Tour winner, RIchard Zokol. Disco Dick takes us on a deep dive into the world of Mind Trak... as well discusses some key performance indicators that everyone can apply. He also has plenty to say about Koepkas potential penalty and what he told Brad Faxon about how to fix Rory! As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada and WhoisOscarBravo.com

Season 8 kicks off with Golf legend and guru David Leadbetter! The man that taught Faldo, Price, Norman and Ko talks about the nature of making changes and what would benefit the average player the most. GSL and Coach Tim talk a little about the Masters and getting your mind right for the 2023 season. As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf and our newest sponsor Oscar Bravo!

On #223, GSL and Coach Tim tee up next week’s start of our official season during Masters week with special guest David Leadbetter, and we go deep on GSL’s nine-week odyssey in Mexico where he successfully tested his commitment to some key changes to his game. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada.

On the latest off-season episode GSL and Coach Tim talk to Mike Romatowski of Mach 3 about a unique way to level-up your speed and organize your golf swing. Howard gets out-gunned on the range and Tim gives us a sneak peek at his new book Quiet Mind Golf. Also a tease about a big time guest and new sponsor and as always brought to you by Taylormade Golf!

On episode #221, GSL and coach Tim have a fascinating discussion about what we can learn from classic instruction books—even The Golf Machine—with veteran golf writer and instructor Andy Brumer. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada.

On episode #220, Coach Tim connects with GSL and his buddy Grant MacDougall in Mexico and talk about—ACK!—trust and … feelings! Namely, how when you talk openly about what you are thinking and feeling, you not only play better, but you also make more friends. As always, brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada.

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim catch up with ST OG Sean Casey of Burloak Indoor Golf. We talk about the explosion of indoor sim facilities and how they can help improve your swing, but can they improve your game? As always brought to you by Taylormade Golf Canada!

It's episode # 1 of 2023 and GSL and Coach Tim welcome the new year with a full round of golf wisdom and the usual nonsense. GSL talks about sobriety and how quitting drinking is similar to making changes in your game, Coach Tim reminds us that awareness is curative, and the whole gang is giddy to be back for Season 8! As always brought to you by TaylorMade Golf Canada.

On the final Swing Thoughts of the year, GSL and Coach Tim welcome Kendal McWade from Instinctive Golf Coaching. Kendal's approach to teaching changed after spending time with FOS Fred Shoemaker and he's spent the last 20 years helping golfers find a more natural and instinctive way to play. As well we wrap the year up with a sneak peek at some cool, new gear from our good friends at TaylorMade Golf!

On the latest episode GSL and Coach Tim talk matters of the heart as Howard recounts the somewhat stressful tale of going to a hospital in Mexico and having to return from vacation early. We discuss leaning into gratitude and connecting with your breath in real life and how mindfulness can improve your experience on and off the course. As always brought to you by Taylor Made Golf!

On the latest post-season episode GSL and Coach Tim discuss how your unexpressed emotions affect your ability to play your best golf. Somebodys' playing music, moving too much or standing in your line? If you're afraid to speak up it can lead to a lot of low-level aggravation and a lot of 'anyways' shots. A very different kind of golf podcast and as always brought to you by TaylorMade golf!