Swing Thoughts

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.

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 tim@oconnorgolf.ca.

GSL checks in with Coach Tim on how his family is coping with the death of their son Corey, and how community, faith, and being there for each other means so much for people dealing with grief. We'll be back to golf during Masters Week when we officially start our 11th season.

Sports parents get counsel from Coach Tim and GSL on how to stop worrying and—for some—stop living vicariously through your kid; also, GSL says he feels safe in Mexico and how he played—wait for it—only for fun. Sponsored by TaylorMade Golf Canada and Par4success.comWe dive into Tim’s new YouTube video Why Your Child is Under-Performing—And What to Do About itMany kids give up sports (and music) because of over-involved parentsDon’t be your kids coach; be a parentToo much advice and criticism can seriously damage your relationship with your kidCheck out our new feeds: Instagram: swing_thoughts_podcast Twitter/X: Swing_Thoughts2YouTube: Swing Thoughts podcast

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. We had a great conversation with Chris about winter golf-specific fitness programs, including:Mobility work should be your priorityTFL rolling improves hip flexibility and reduces lower back painThe Par4Success program helps golfers safely increase club head speed · GSL is doing the program and now has less muscle soreness and better mobility … and he’s hitting the ball farther!To find out more about Par4Success, click here.FOS (Friend of Show) Karl Morris has launched his new online coaching certification course. Even if you’re not a coach, it will also make you a better player.Check out the Mind Factor Certification CourseThe regular price is £799As a STD, you get a discount of £100 if you input code HUMBLEH.We are excited to welcome back TaylorMade Canada as a sponsor, whose new Qi4D Driver helped propel Scottie Scheffler to his 20th PGA Tour win. Coach Tim says goals are great, but you’re better to focus on intentions, which are based on action and process rather than results. You can watch this episode of Swing Thoughts on YouTube. Give us a like! Share a comment! GSL is also co-host of the legendary Humble & Fred Show. Check out their very funny weekday morning show. To learn more about Coach Tim, click on www.oconnorgolf.ca. Read his blog at toconnor.substack.com.Want a free one-on-one coaching session with Coach Tim? Send an email to tim@oconnorgolf.ca.

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 par4success.com.

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 lasting improvement. Brought to you by par4success.com

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 Cup, brought to you by Par4Success golf fitness.

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 alongside PGA Tour and Champions Tour players.

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.

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 for transformation.

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 Open Championship. Check Debbie out on www.debbie-oconnell.com.

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.