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Think Above Par | Mental Golf & Mindset

Think Above Par | Mental Golf & Mindset

By: Kathy Hart Wood
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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 Wood—a former tour player, Top 50 Teacher, and Certified Mental Coach—you’ll discover practical strategies to strengthen your golf mindset, manage pressure, and play with more confidence.

Each episode breaks down why you underperform when it matters most and how to stop overthinking so you can trust your swing and compete at your best. Whether you struggle with performance anxiety, perfectionism, or negative self-talk, Kathy shares tools to help you unlock your talent and enjoy the game again.

Learn how to think above par so you can play below par. Subscribe now and start transforming your mental golf game today.

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Episodes
  • Drop the Dumbass Golf Talk and Boost Your Confidence
    Jul 9 2025

    Join Your Mental Caddy and start playing to your potential today: https://YourMentalCaddy.com

    Ever call yourself a dumb ass after a bad shot and shrug it off like it’s no big deal? Hate to break it to you, but your brain doesn’t think it’s funny. In this episode, I’m sharing a story about my client who decided to drop her self-trash talk for just one round—and everything changed. She didn’t magically shoot a career low, but she actually enjoyed herself, felt proud, and even stuck around to socialize (instead of bolting to her car in shame).

    We’ll talk about why every word you say to yourself matters, how negative self-talk is just a habit you can break, and why your golf game doesn’t define who you are. Ready to play 18 proud without the self-inflicted bruises? Let’s go.

    🎯 Ready to master your golf brain?

    Join Your Mental Caddy and start playing to your potential today:👉 https://YourMentalCaddy.com

    🎁 New here? Start with my free resources:

    ✅ Curated podcast episodes to kickstart your mental game:

    👉 https://kathyhartwood.com/podcast-curated-list/

    Get 50 Power Phrases 💪🏻 to take to the course and stay confident under pressure:👉 50 Power Phrases

    1.Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching

    2.Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook

    3.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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    11 mins
  • Why Golf F#@ks With Your Brain
    Jul 2 2025

    Ever wonder why you feel calm on the range but like you’re fighting for survival on the course? In this episode, we break down how golf hijacks your brain—from fight-or-flight reactions and perfectionism to obsessing over what everyone thinks.

    Learn why golf feels so personal, why your nervous system goes haywire, and how to stop letting it mess with your head.

    If you’re tired of finishing 18 holes feeling exhausted and frustrated, this one’s for you.

    Tired of Underperforming? I'll walk you through the skills. Join me in YourMentalCaddy.com

    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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    11 mins
  • How to Stop One Bad Shot from Ruining Three Holes
    Jun 25 2025

    Ever hit one bad shot and watched it hijack the next three holes? You're not alone—and you're not broken.

    In this episode, I break down why it's not the bad shot that kills your round... it's what your brain does with it. We’ll talk emotional residue (yes, that’s a thing), your personal “green light” golf state, and how to stop swinging from frustration, shame, or pressure.

    Plus, I’ll give you a 60-second shot clock tool that'll help you move on, regroup, and get back to playing like the golfer you know you are. No more three-hole tantrums. Let’s go.

    Your Mental Caddy - In your pocket every week, every round OPENS June 26

    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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    10 mins
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