The O'Connor gang circa Christmas 1976 or so taken by my father. A happy group, I'd say. A couple of days ago, a friend asked: ‘What’s the most memorable Christmas gift you have ever received or given?’ Instantly, I thought when I was about 14 and my father brought home a boxer puppy late on Christmas Eve, and entrusted me to keep it company and quiet overnight in the basement. There was also the sweater that Sandy knit for me … [Read more...]
Swing Thoughts podcast celebrates its 100th episode
On the 100th edition of the Swing Thoughts podcast to be released Saturday on iTunes and broadcast on TSN 1150, Humble Howard Glassman and Tim O’Connor celebrate three years of great guests, insightful chat and lots of laughs. TORONTO (JULY 11, 2019)—What started as a lunch conversation between two golf nerds obsessed with the mental challenges of golf has become the popular Swing Thoughts podcast, which will release its 100thepisode … [Read more...]
Gryphons hire Tim O’Connor as new Golf Team Head Coach
GUELPH, Ont. (April 3, 2017) -- The University of Guelph, Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Tim O'Connor as the new head coach of the Gryphon Golf team. O'Connor has previously been with the team as an assistant coach since 2015. The decision to join the Gryphon family was an easy one for O'Connor. "I am excited by this opportunity to lead university age golfers in becoming better golfers, better teammates and … [Read more...]
Good Men Project — What to do before you complain
Tim O'Connor understands 'You spot it, you got it.' What I complain about in others is in me. (Originally posted April 30, 2013) Here’s a neat trick you can try next time you find yourself complaining about someone: After you’ve started spewing forth your judgments and opining about your target’s shortcomings, extend one arm and make a pretend gun as if you were five years old. (Guys will know instinctively what to do. Your … [Read more...]