Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance
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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Recent Episodes
Why Golf Gets Hard Again (Even When You're Playing Well)
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…
The Hidden Pace Problem in Golf
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…
How to Shift Your Energy During a Bad Golf Round
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,…
The 5 Moments Your Golf Brain Costs You Shots
Most golfers think they lose shots because of their swing.But if your swing was working on the range… chances are it’s not your swing costing you strokes on the course.It’s what happens in a handful…
The Mental Game Tip Golfers Will Actually Use
What if golfers could get mental game help right before they tee off… without having to read a book, hire a coach, or admit they’re “in their head”? 😏In this episode, I’m sharing the new project I’m…
The 3 Biggest Mental Game Lies in Golf
You’ve probably heard this advice before: “Just stay positive.” “Don’t think so much.” “Confidence comes from playing well.”Sounds right… but it’s not.In this episode, I’m breaking down the three…
How to Transfer Your Range Game to the Golf Course
Ever stripe it on the range… and then completely lose it on the first tee?Yeah. We’re talking about that golfer today.In this episode, I’m breaking down why your golf swing isn’t the problem—even…
How to Play Better Golf When Your Competition Is Stronger
Ever feel like you’ve already lost before you even tee off?You see who’s in the field… you watch their swings on the range… and suddenly your brain goes straight to: “I’ve got no shot.”In this…
Why Fear of Disappointment Is Killing Your Golf Game (Rory McIlroy’s Lesson)
Let’s talk about the real reason you might be holding back on the golf course—and it’s probably not what you think.After watching Rory McIlroy at the Masters, I had to break this down because what he…
What Winning Golf Really Looks Like (Lessons from the ANWA Champion)
What does winning golf really look like?In this episode, I’m breaking down the mindset of Maria Jose Marin after her win at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur—and giving you real, on-course…
What to Do Mentally on the Golf Course After a Lesson
Ever feel like you’re actually getting worse after working on your golf game?You take a lesson, spend time on the range, really try to improve… and then your scores go up—and your brain goes straight…
Why You Play Worse on the Back Nine (And How to Stay Calm Under Pressure)
Ever make the turn, realize you’re playing well… and suddenly everything feels tighter?Welcome to your back nine brain.In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what happens when you go from playing…
How to Calm Tournament Nerves (5 Steps That Actually Work)
Got a tournament coming up and your brain is already spiraling?You’re not broken—your brain is just trying to protect you.In this episode, I’ll show you what’s actually happening when nerves kick in…
Why Your Brain Sabotages Your Golf Game
Ever feel like your brain turns against you on the golf course?One minute you’re standing over the ball… and the next your brain is yelling: Don’t hit it in the water. Don’t mess this up. Everyone’s…
The Real Source of Golf Fear
Most of the fear you feel on the golf course doesn’t come from your swing. It comes from the questions you’re asking yourself.In this episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky “I don’t know” questions…
Why More Practice Won’t Fix Your Tournament Play
You’re putting in the reps.You’re taking lessons.You’re grinding on the range.So why does your tournament play still fall apart?In this episode, I’m breaking down why more practice alone won’t fix…
How to Be a Great Golf Playing Partner
What makes someone enjoyable to play golf with?In this episode, we’re talking about golf etiquette, emotional maturity, and the real reason people want (or don’t want) to be paired with you.It’s not…
How to Handle Rule Bullies on the Golf Course
Ever play with someone who uses the rules like a weapon? Yeah… this episode is for that situation.Today we’re talking about mean girl energy on the golf course—rule enforcers who come in hot, loud,…
How to Stop Letting Wind Wreck Your Golf Round
Ever played a great shot, walked up to tap it in, and watched the wind roll your ball 30 feet away? 😤 Yeah… we’re talking that kind of day.In this episode, I’m breaking down how wind messes with your…
Your Golf Mind Needs a Caddy Too
You’ve got a caddy for your clubs—now it’s time to get one for your brain. In this episode, I’m introducing the Mental Caddy App, a new tool I created to help you track, train, and trust your golf…
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