LAS VEGAS, Nevada and VANCOUVER, B.C. — Coach, writer and podcaster Tim O’Connor has been appointed Mental Performance Coach of the Golf Tier System Academy LLC (GTS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. and Zone Golf Academy Inc. (ZGA) in Richmond, B.C., Canada.O’Connor brings more than 20 years of experience facilitating personal growth and coaching golfers in mental performance to his role coaching players aiming to secure golf scholarships at U.S. … [Read More...]
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Wanna keep going toward your goal? Have a mission
According to golf culture, “good golfers” ascend to sublime levels of happiness.I’ve been awaiting to ascend for about 40 years, but I still find myself fighting the occasional impulse to helicopter a misbehaving putter into a pond.I’ve met several touring pros and plus-handicap golfers who are self-absorbed cranks who remind me of a bylaw officer inspecting your new fence for a design violation.You and I can be the nicest people you’d ever want … [Read More...]
My former editor likes my book!
Some reviews must be shared publicly. This review of Getting Unstuck on my Amazon page is from--admittedly--my friend John Gordon, who was my editor at SCOREGolf a thousand years ago, and a great writer and editor. (Please note that I now post my blogs on Substack.com at toconnor.substack.com.) John's review: Here’s my succinct review of Tim O’Connor’s Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds: Buy it. Whether you’re an … [Read More...]
My book is finally launched! And I’m getting nice reviews on my coaching
After four months of editing, tweaking and proofing ... it's alive!Getting Unstuck: Seven Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds is live on Amazon.To learn more about it, click here to check out my latest substack blog about the book finally being finished. ***I'm also getting some nice reviews—all five stars—on my coaching, both with students on their golf swings and their mental games:Geoffrey·September 2024Coach Tim is kind, wise, caring, … [Read More...]
Get Your Game Unstuck With Coaching
I create a learning experience in which all golfers draw on their natural ability to play with greater mastery.Regardless of your ability, you will learn to swing freely, creating greater consistency and distance. Beginners learn to make solid contact, hit the ball more accurately, and feel more comfortable. Intermediates learn how to finally move their game forward, and take it from the range to the course. Low handicap players learn to go lower … [Read More...]
My book finally cometh
I have once again proved the rule that applies to home renovations, the integration of new software in any business, and projects such as writing books: take whatever time you think it will take and triple it.About seven weeks ago, I realized that I wouldn’t have my Quiet Mind Golf book ready for publication this spring. It also occurred to me that the last chapter was very, very long.Then I had a brilliant idea like in cartoons when a lightbulb … [Read More...]
Here’s what some of my students are saying
After feeling stuck and tired of inconsistency, I went to Tim O’Connor for lessons at The Golf House. With Tim, I learned how to swing freely through the ball toward a target. I now strike the ball better than ever, and I can hit draws and fades at will. I am confident that I will shave a couple of strokes off the card next season. Tim has been a big help. I am grateful for his insights and patience.Larry KichFrustrated by my golf game and … [Read More...]
