Swing Thoughts

On the latest edition of Swing Thoughts, Coach Tim and GSL Howard discuss mindfullness and the fact that the present tense is the only good tension there is. Also the 1st annual Swing Thoughts retreat is still a go and we're looking to fill 10 spots for a day of sharing, caring and probably some swearing.

Coach Tim and GSL discuss the usual mindfulness and mysterious nature of the game. Tim talks about putting and intention and Howard blabbers on about flying and other golf nerd bits.

Today GSL and Tim O discuss making better choices, more shank stories and the introduction of The Golf Nerd Warrior Training. Listen for details of how you can participate in a workshop designed to help you play better and have more fun!!!

The Year winds down and Coach Tim and GSL discuss the strongest mental performance in pro golf from 2017 and the two talk Stand Up Comedy as it relates to being present and getting out of your own way!

This week coach Tim talks all things Fred Shoemaker and Extraordinary Golf and his experience at a coach's camp in Palm Springs. GSL recounts a range session where Tim and Howard throw clubs and all complexities are made simple. Also a quick update on The Feeling of Greatness.

Coach Tim and GSL talk Moe Norman with Todd Graves, one of the premier Single-Plane swing minds in the game. Todd and Tim have revised the Feeling of Greatness and we discuss some of the lessons from Moe that could make all of us better players.

On this episode Coach Tim and GSL talk University Golf and more about being present as a pathway to success. We're joined by elite golfer and sports psychologist Charles Fitzsimmons who also happens to be the OUA individual champ!

Crisis Alert!!! GSL goes back to Golf Hell for a quick visit and Coach Tim councils him on the pitfalls that can befall even the most enlightened golfers. It's back to the mental basics and a good reminder that the game is about process and enjoyment not rage and club-tossing!!!

On this episode Tim and GSL talk about what we did on our Summer of Golf Learning. Tim talks Guelph Gryphons University success and Howard blabbers talks more about playing under pressure.

On the latest episode Tim O and GSL discuss Jordan and Justin, more about being present, playing in a National Championship and going low in Moose Jaw!

On this episode Coach Tim and GSL talk Club C's, Can Mid-Am and are you a Competitor or a Victim? That plus a quick look at the PGA Champ and other golf-nerd nonsense!

Golf's Spiritual Leader shares tales of the Senior Am with Mental Coaching Guru Tim and they both discuss Jordan Spieth's amazing Big Boy Pants display at the Open and introduce the transcendent concept of "Pre-Acceptance!"

This week Golf's Spiritual Leader and Coach Tim talk about The Pilgrimage to Scotland, practicing with purpose and a golf story you'll be telling on your next par 3 wait!

On this episode Coach Tim and Golfs self-proclaimed Spiritual Leader continue talking about Big Boy golf, building a better brain through training and Tim's follow up to the fascinating and successful book on Moe Norman, The Feeling of Greatness.

Coach Tim talks Collegiate success and Golfs Spiritual Leader finds some Big Boy Pant and puts them on for some tournament toughness. No chafing!

On this episode GSL (Howard); and University of Guelph Golf Coach (Tim); meet external golf thinker/teacher Ron Sisson of Calgary who approaches the game in a completely different way. Also Howard's going through his usual early season mental breakdown and Tim's going through his usual early season intervention!

On this episode GSL - Golfs Spiritual Leader - Howard and Super Coach Tim, speak with 2 very interesting and though-provoking guests about the power of external focus and choice. You won't want to miss Dr. Gabriele Wulf and Dr. Rebecca Lewthwaite talk about some next-level learning techniques and how you can apply them to your golf game and your ability to play this ridiculous sport!

This week Howard and Tim find out their hips are tight and that's not cool. Golf physio guru Kevin Honsberger loosens them up and then spends some quality time talking about how you can improve your swing and performance through biomechanical balance! Also Coach Tim and GSL Howard talk Sergio and the Masters and getting ready mentally for the season ahead.

Howard and Tim welcome Dr Judson Brewer author of The Craving mind for a lively discussion of habit-breaking and mindfulness. You'll hear how once again how "being present" is better than that nasty of habit of "being angry" and "being clubs in ponds!" As well Coach Tim and Golfs Spiritual Leader get you ready for the Masters.

Humble and Tim talk about setting intentions and getting ready for the 2017 Season of Nonsense. Also they ponder the eternal golf conundrum: "Does anybody really like Phil Mickelson?"