Swing Thoughts

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  Swing Thoughts 332 for October 2, 2026 02.10.2026 1h 20min

  Sasho MacKenzie, tour coach and biomechanist, discloses why heads-up putting works and how he helped Matt Fitzpatrick increase his swing speed, while GSL expounds on “waiting for golf” and a recent round with Coach Tim.Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 331 for September 18, 2026 18.09.2026 53min

  GSL shares how taking a let’s-see-what-I-can-learn mindset into a big deal seniors tourney expanded his awareness about elite-level golf. As well, we delve into the sensitivities around playing fancy pants courses and a certain men’s-only club in the 90s.Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.  Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 330 for September 11, 2026 11.09.2026 42min

  GSL and Coach Tim examine the grisly carcass of LIV, dissect whatever remains of Phil Mickelson’s reputation, GSL intros his new range buddy, and we dive into Tim’s latest Substack on trusting our own experience. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.  Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 329 for September 4, 2026 04.09.2026 56min

  GSL and Coach Tim continue to explore the mysteries of late-round swoons, ponder just how damn good Scottie Scheffler is, and Coach Tim spins a tale of valour and honour about the heroic rescue of an escaped parrot. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.  Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 328 for August 28, 2026 28.08.2026 1h 2min

  We learn about Brooke Henderson’s mental game from ST Reporter Steven Glassman’s coverage of the CPCK Women’s Open, as well as GSL’s scheduling snafu and Coach Tim’s advice on when your putter goes cold. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.  Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. Tim’ s latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds. For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 327 for August 21, 2026 21.08.2026 50min

  GSL and Coach Tim share how you must ride out the low points and savour the high ones in this infernal game, and Tim describes how his punk band—like a great golfer—depends on preparation and presence to kick-ass. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. His latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 326 for July 31, 2026 31.07.2026 58min

  We laugh about people picking up your ball and dealing with annoying golfers and other conundrums with Golf Digest’s Chris Powers who writes the wonderful Stupid Golf Problems column which dives into the goofy but often thorny parts of the game. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Swing Thoughts is co-hosted by GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman), co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show, and Tim O’Connor who writes the Up & Down blog on toconnor.substack.com. His latest book is Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 325 for July 24, 2026 24.07.2026 1h 13min

  After a stellar amateur career, Craig Watkins is taking his best shot against senior professionals. Craig shares what he’s learned from legends such as David Frost and Ernie Els, the stress of one-day qualifiers, and a new tour: THE ONE Golf Tour. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. Check out theonegolftour.com.GSL (AKA Humble Howard Glassman) is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.Check out Coach Tim's blogs at toconnor.substack.com, and his latest book, Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 324 for July 10, 2026 10.07.2026 55min

  We go deep with Karl Morris, Europe’s top performance coach, into his new book The Mind Caddie, which acts like a valuable compendium of more than 30 years of his own learning and experiences with everyone from major winners to club golfers. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver. To order the book, visit Amazon. 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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 323 for July 3, 2026 03.07.2026 1h 16min

  There’s casual golf and there’s tournament golf, said Bobby Jones. GSL and Coach Tim compare stories of nerves, quads, triples and occasional glimpses of light from their recent tournaments.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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 322 for June 26, 2026 26.06.2026 1h 11min

  We probe through the hills and valleys of GSL's heart issues (the muscle), deconstruct how Wyndham Clark was treated, and reveal the secrets of GSL’s heartening breakthrough in qualifying for the Ontario Seniors, which—we hope—means he’s ascended from the darkness. 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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 321 for June 19, 2026 19.06.2026 1h 1min

  Jamey Dees of TaylorMade shares insights on the new Spider putters and the Qi4D driver and fairway metals that are dominating the PGA Tour, and Coach Tim applauds GSL on his recovery from a quad and a quint—in the same tourney round. 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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 320 for June 12, 2026 12.06.2026 1h

  Coach Tim and GSL share some fave Canadian Open and Tiger memories, and how connecting with our sensations and sense of feel keeps the mind quiet and the ball in the fairway. 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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 319 for May 29, 2026 29.05.2026 59min

  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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 318 for May 22, 2026 22.05.2026 1h 1min

  Dick Zokol, former PGA Tour winner, breaks down Aaron Rai’s surprising win in the PGA Championship, shares some fascinating stories from his new instruction/memoir book Zokology, and GSL and Coach Tim further explore the importance of adaptability. 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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 317 for May 15, 2026 15.05.2026 1h 9min

  GSL spills his guts about a disappointing qualifier and Coach Tim asks penetrating coaching questions. GSL and Coach Tim also audition new theme music. 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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 316 for May 8, 2026 08.05.2026 52min

  GSL and Coach Tim follow-up our popular Fred Shoemaker podcast by examining how you can enjoy more freedom and develop mastery by exploring what’s possible instead of focusing on results. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 315 for May 1, 2026 01.05.2026 1h 4min

  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 [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 314 for April 24, 2026 24.04.2026 57min

  Robert Damron, who played on the PGA Tour in the Tiger era, provides insights on the fascinating differences between prime Tiger and Rory and Scottie, how tour pros recover from disappointment, and the grind of life as a tour player. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check out Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Swing Thoughts 313 for April 17, 2026 17.04.2026 52min

  Dick Zokol, former PGA Tour player and Canadian legend, goes deep into Rory McIlroy’s thinking during his roller-coaster Masters win, and shares some helpful nuggets from his new book Zokology. Sponsored by TaylorMade Canada, makers of the new Qi4D Driver.GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show.  Check on Coach Tim on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.For a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim, send an email to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.