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

By Kathy Hart WoodSports Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement Golf

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April 23, 2025I Want to Love the Game… But I Suck
If you’ve ever said, “I want to love golf, but I suck,” this episode is for you.
We’re digging into why your relationship with golf can feel so up and down—and how tying your love of the game to your performance is messing with your experience.
You’ll learn how to:
Stop making your score mean something about you
Detach your self-worth from your handicap
Enjoy golf more—no matter how you’re playing
This isn’t about fixing your swing. It’s about fixing the way you think.

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Unleash Your Golf self-paced program is available at: https://www.unleashyourgolf.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 [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
16 min
April 16, 2025Think Like Rory: 6 Mental Game Moves You Can Use Today
In this episode, I’m breaking down what Rory actually said after winning the Masters—and more importantly, what it means for you. Because here’s the truth: what Rory is doing to manage his mind is the exact same work you're learning here on this podcast.
You don’t have to be a tour pro to use these tools. You just need a brain (check), a love for golf (double check), and a willingness to practice (triple check).
This episode is your reminder that:
✅ You’re not behind
✅ You’re not broken
✅ And you are 100% capable of training your brain just like the best in the world
We’ll walk through 6 specific things Rory shared—and how you can use each one in your own game:
Remind Yourself Who You Are – Confidence starts with identity.
Have Your Own Back – Trust yourself to handle any situation.
Use Power Phrases on Purpose – Don’t wing it. Write them down.
Make Mistakes Neutral – Two double bogeys? No problem.
Play for a Feeling, Not a Score – Set your emotional goal first.
Battle Your Brain, Not the Course – Stay in the moment—again and again.
If you play golf with a human brain, this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen in and remind yourself: you’re doing the work, and it’s working.
💪🏻 Get 50 Power Phrase for the Course HERE
Unleash Your Golf self-paced program is available at: https://www.unleashyourgolf.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 [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
12 min
April 09, 2025The Mental Golf Sweet Spot Between Try-Hard and Don’t-Care
Ever find yourself a little too intense on the golf course? This week’s episode is all about finding that elusive mental sweet spot—the space between trying too hard and not trying enough. Whether it’s a local scramble, a one day qualifier, or a partner event that really matters to you, the pressure is real.
Kathy breaks down:
Why intensity can sabotage your swing
The danger of the mid-round “baby quit”
What happens when motivation turns into mental overload
How to set an intention that leaves you 18 Proud—no matter the score
Tune in and learn how to stop white-knuckling your round and start showing up as your best, most mentally dialed-in self.
Unleash Your Golf self-paced program is available at: https://www.unleashyourgolf.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 [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
12 min
April 02, 2025 How to Make Your Pre-Round Warmup Work for You
Is your pre-round warm up inconsistent or non-existent. In this episode, Kathy gets real about pre-round warmups. Spoiler alert: it’s not about finding the magic swing or hoping your confidence shows up. Kathy shares how to keep your warmup neutral—like stretching before a workout, but with less "I’m totally going to crush it today" vibes. She breaks down how to avoid the trap of searching for evidence that you're ready to play (because that’s just a setup for disappointment) and how to focus on simple swing thoughts and tempo instead of worrying about perfect mechanics and perfect shots. Tune in for some lighthearted advice on getting your head—and body—ready for the course by making it a simple and workable routine for you!

Join the Think Above Par Club here
Unleash Your Golf self-paced program is available at: https://www.unleashyourgolf.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 [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
12 min
March 26, 2025 The Mental Game of Playing With Better Golfers
Feeling jittery about teeing off with golfers who seem to have their game dialed in way tighter than yours? Don’t sweat it! In this episode, I dive into how to shake off those nerves and shift your mindset to play your best, no matter who’s in your foursome. We'll explore three game-changing ways to recognize and reroute the thoughts and emotions that may be sabotaging your swing. Ready to turn intimidation into inspiration? Let’s tee up and transform your game!
Unleash Your Golf self-paced program is available at: https://www.unleashyourgolf.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 [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
14 min
March 19, 2025 Changing How You React to Bad Golf Shots
Do certain bad shots make your head explode? Maybe it’s a chunked wedge, a skulled bunker shot, or that dreaded three-footer that refuses to drop. Whatever it is, your relationship with bad shots is affecting your game—and your sanity.
In this episode of Think Above Par, we’re diving into how to shift your mindset so that bad shots don’t send you spiraling. You’ll learn:
✔️ Why golf is really a game of managing misses (not just hitting great shots)
✔️ How your thoughts about a bad shot impact your next swing (and your score)
✔️ A simple strategy to go from frustration to neutral (no, you don’t have to love bad shots)
It’s time to stop arguing with reality and start playing with more confidence. Tune in and let’s reframe your misses!
Need more mental game help?
Unleash Your Golf self-paced program is available at: https://www.unleashyourgolf.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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
12 min
March 12, 2025 Practicing Hard but Not Getting Better? Here's Why
Not getting the results you want from your practice sessions? In this episode of Think Above Par, Kathy dives deep into the mindset needed for effective practice sessions. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls and frustrations at the range, and learn techniques for managing your mental approach to practice. Kathy shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on creating a healthier relationship with practice, ensuring that your time at the range translates into better performance on the course. Tune in to reshape how you think about practice and accelerate your progress in golf!
Unleash Your Golf self-paced program is available at: https://www.unleashyourgolf.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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
24 min
March 05, 2025 How to Change Your Golf Results
Tired of creating the same results over and over again in golf? In this episode, Kathy dives deep into the concept of self-awareness, specifically focusing on the consistent results golfers create for themselves. She discusses how recognizing patterns and understanding the thoughts behind them can lead to better performance on the course. Kathy shares examples such as struggling on par 3s, distance issues, mindset problems, and finishing poorly, encouraging listeners to get curious about their results rather than just accepting them. She emphasizes the importance of identifying and shifting unproductive thoughts to change outcomes and improve golf performance. For more guidance, check the links below for further resources and support.

Unleash Your Golf self-paced program is available at: https://www.unleashyourgolf.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 [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
11 min
February 26, 2025 How to Make the Most of Your Practice: Trackman, Simulators and Perfectionism
Are your practice sessions frustrating? This episode takes a closer look at why stepping away from the relentless pursuit of perfection and frequent simulator sessions can be beneficial for your golf game. Kathy explores a revelation from one of our guests, who found that playing on the actual course improved her game more significantly than traditional practice on the range. The conversation delves into the idea of 'diminishing returns'—how too much focused practice without a clear purpose might actually hinder progress.
Kathy emphasizes the importance of setting specific goals for each practice session, incorporating mental strategies, and applying skills in real game situations. It’s about striking the right balance between technical drills and practical experience, and learning that real improvement comes from adapting to the natural, imperfect elements of golf and life. Join us to discover how you can enhance your practice efficiency and enjoy the game more fully.
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
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
14 min
February 19, 2025 How to Play Your Best Golf
Ever catch yourself saying, "I just want to play my best today"? It sounds like a solid goal, right? But what does your best actually mean? In this episode, I break down why this common phrase can secretly add pressure to your game—and what to focus on instead.
I’ll walk you through: ✔️ Why this thought might not be as useful as you think
✔️ What your best really looks like (hint: it’s not perfection)
✔️ How to set yourself up to access your full talent on the course
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by not living up to your “best,” this episode is for you. Let’s redefine what playing your best really means so you can step onto the course with clarity, confidence, and a bit of freedom.
Unleash Your Golf self-paced program is available at: https://www.unleashyourgolf.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 [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
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
Email Kathy at [email protected]
Website: KathyHartWood.com
14 min

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