Swing Thoughts 331 for September 18, 2026

Karl Morris, Europe’s top performance coach, reveals strategies that his client Ryan Fox used in winning the Open Championship and shares insights about coaching a major champion, and GSL and Coach Tim disclose the gritty details of their most recent round together. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.