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Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance

Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance

By: Kathy Hart Wood
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Serious golfer? You know you’ve got the talent—but your brain keeps getting in the way. Think Above Par helps you master the mental game of golf, stop overthinking, and quit worrying about what others think on the course so you can play calm, confident, and consistent golf every round.

If you’re a serious golfer who knows you’re leaving shots out on the course, Think Above Par is your go-to podcast for mastering the mental game of golf. Hosted by Kathy Hart —a former Tour player, Top 50 Teacher, and Certified Mental Coach—each episode helps you strengthen your golf mindset, manage pressure, and play calm, confident, and consistent golf.

You’ll discover why you underperform under pressure, how to stop overthinking your swing, and what to do when you’re worried about what others think on the golf course. Whether you struggle with performance anxiety, perfectionism, or negative self-talk, Kathy shares proven mental-game tools to help you unlock your talent, enjoy the game again, and lower your golf scores.

Learn how to think above par—so you can play below par. Subscribe now to your weekly dose of golf mindset coaching and start transforming your golf brain today.

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Episodes
  • Why Golf Gets Hard Again (Even When You're Playing Well)
    Jun 10 2026

    Ever feel like you finally figured golf out... and then the game gets hard again?

    In this episode, I explain why that's completely normal. Golf isn't a problem to solve—it's a practice. Just when you think you've arrived, the game will invite you into a new level of growth, discomfort, and learning.

    You'll learn why setbacks don't mean you've gone backwards, how your brain's negativity bias can pull you off course, and the one question to ask instead of, "What's wrong with me?"

    Because there is no graduation in golf—only practice.

    And that's actually good news. ⛳


    Get the Master Your Golf Brain System powered by My Mental Caddy™️ app

    Receive free weekly mental golf tips HERE

    How many shots is your mental golf costing you?
    Take the quiz here: quiz.mymentalcaddy.com

    Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE

    Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching

    Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook

    Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain

    Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book

    Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here:

    Email Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.com

    Website: KathyHartWood.com

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    9 mins
  • The Hidden Pace Problem in Golf
    Jun 3 2026

    Ever notice how some golfers seem to be playing in fast-forward while others move like they're on a Sunday stroll?

    In this episode, I'm sharing a simple analogy that can help you understand your mental game in a whole new way: your personal speed limit.

    Some golfers speed up under pressure. Others slow down and get stuck overthinking. Neither is wrong—but when you get pushed outside your natural pace by your playing partners, pace of play, or your own emotions, your performance can suffer.

    I'll show you how to identify your speed, recognize when you're getting out of your zone, and stay in a rhythm that helps you play your best golf. Because confidence isn't about playing faster or slower—it's about knowing your pace and trusting it.


    Get the Master Your Golf Brain System powered by My Mental Caddy™️ app

    Receive free weekly mental golf tips HERE

    How many shots is your mental golf costing you?
    Take the quiz here: quiz.mymentalcaddy.com

    Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE

    Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching

    Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook

    Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain

    Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book

    Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here:

    Email Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.com

    Website: KathyHartWood.com

    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
  • How to Shift Your Energy During a Bad Golf Round
    May 27 2026

    Have you ever noticed how quickly the energy in your foursome can affect your golf game? One frustrated player, one bad hole, one negative mood—and suddenly everybody’s struggling. In this episode, Kathy breaks down the connection between energy, emotions, and golf performance.

    You’ll learn how to recognize when your mental state is hurting your game, how to reset your energy during a round, and why confidence has less to do with your swing and more to do with the emotional state you bring to the course.

    This episode is packed with practical golf mindset coaching to help you stop spiraling, protect your energy, and play with more calm, confidence, and intention—especially after a tough start.


    Get the Master Your Golf Brain System powered by My Mental Caddy™️ app

    Receive free weekly mental golf tips HERE

    How many shots is your mental golf costing you?
    Take the quiz here: quiz.mymentalcaddy.com

    Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE

    Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching

    Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook

    Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain

    Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book

    Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here:

    Email Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.com

    Website: KathyHartWood.com

    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
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