Being a golf parent can be challenging. It can be hard to watch your child struggle with all of the ups and downs that golf brings, especially as we learn this game. 

As parents, we can sometimes be lost at what to say to our kids. How to help them and support them along the journey so that they can have some success.

It's challenging at times to watch them feel bad, be upset, fail, beat themselves up, be negative. All the things that comes with being a junior golfer or a golfer for that matter.

There are a few key mental lessons that will definitely serve you and your junior or college golfer and I share them with you in this episode.

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All golfers deal with anxiety and fear at some point on the golf course. Some golfers struggle with these emotional states more than others. 

Golf, however, does not produce anxiety or fear, it exposes it. 
It exposes a state of our nervous system that we deal with in our day to day lives. 

In this episode, Jill Howell, an emotional health coach, explains what is actually happening when you experience anxiety. 

She also share some useful tools that you can take to the course to help you manage the anxiety and fear that shows up and interferes with your performance on the course.

If you want to download Jill's 10 easy ways to Relieve Anxiety and Overwhelm, had to KathyHartWood.com/CALM

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Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here:

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If you play enough golf you are going to run into slow play or slow golfers. 

And, you may actually be a slow golfer.

In fact, many golfers fear being labeled as slow  to the point that it affects their performance and enjoyment of the game.

In this episode, I cover it all: 

• waiting on slow golfers
• playing slowly
• fear of being a slow golfer

I describe 3 types of slow golfer scenarios that you likely have to deal with on the course.

You definitely want to get your head around slow play because without a plan you can get the rug pulled out from underneath you and derail a perfectly good round.

I share with you how to get ahead of slow play in this episode and how to reframe the way you look at slow golfers.

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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:

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If you play enough golf you are going to get some bad breaks. You are going to get a bad bounce, a lip out, a crappy lie, an untimely gust of wind, etc.

Some days it may feel like you get more than your fair share.

If you struggle with those days or have a sense you are just a bit unluckier than most, this episode is for you.

I show you how to use two of mental concepts, lenses and 50/50, to help you reframe and shift your experience around the bad, unfortunate, or unlucky parts of the game.

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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 [email protected]

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Superstitions are everywhere but definitely prevalent in the world of golf. Whether it is the lucky ball mark, colored shirt, number on the cart, color of the tee, number on the ball, superstitions in golf are very common.

In this episode, I shed light on the impact of the superstitions that may affect your performance.

I share with you how to decipher if your "thing" is a preference or a superstition. You get to figure out if it is something you want to keep or shift for the benefit of your game and peace of mind.

If you want more help with this head to KathyHartWood.com

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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 [email protected]

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If you want to start lowering your handicap or knock a shot of your score, there are 3 main areas to look: 

• physical
• mental
• course management/skills

In this episode, I give you a fresh perspective on how to sharpen your game one shot at a time.

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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 [email protected]

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As the summer unfolds, we dive into a vital topic for every golfer – avoiding mental complacency while playing our home course daily.

In this episode, we explore how repeatedly playing the same course can lead to a 'home course disadvantage' for our game.

We uncover five effective strategies to elevate both our mental and golfing skills. By changing tee boxes, hitting different shots off the tee, playing with better golfers, trying alternate shot formats, and challenging ourselves in various weather conditions, we can break the cycle of complacency and sharpen our focus. Embrace these tactics and step up your game when you hit unfamiliar fairways and greens with confidence.

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Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching

Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook

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Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here:

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In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked aspect of being a good golf partner and navigating the mental challenges of playing in tournaments with a partner.

Discover four key strategies that will help you establish a strong partner relationship before stepping onto the course.

We explore the power of open communication with your partner, setting boundaries, and being mindful of the words and body language you use during the game. Learn how to avoid unnecessary pressure and distractions, allowing you to focus on your own game and perform at your best.

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Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE

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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 [email protected]

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If you don't like it when people ask you what you shot, or what you made on a hole or what place you finished, this episode is for you.

Most golfers don't have a problem sharing the score of a good round.

But, when you have a lousy day and someone asks you what you shot, the dialogue in your head about the question and questioner, expose 4 mental hurdles.

These are mental obstacles to you being able to play your best golf and enjoy your time on the course.

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Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE

Join the NEXT Workshop 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 [email protected]

Website: KathyHartWood.com

Sometimes it is challenging to shake a bad golf memory. Maybe you hit a ball in the water, made a triple bogey, missed a couple short putts, bladed it out of bunker and that memory pops in your head the next time you stand over the shot or play the hole.

If that happens, your mind is not present and your swing is not smooth. As a result, you likely repeat the same mistake. 

In this episode, learn 4 ways to eliminate the bad memory so that you can make your best swings the next time you tee it up.

Connect with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com

Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE

Join the NEXT Workshop 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 [email protected]

Website: KathyHartWood.com