Think Above Par | Mental Golf & Mindset

This Word Makes You Miss Around the Green


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You know the feeling—you’re standing over a “hard” shot and your brain goes, “Ugh, I hate this.” Suddenly, you’re gripping the club like it wronged you and praying for a miracle flop.

In this episode, we’re calling out the real troublemaker: that little word hard.

I’ll show you how labeling shots as “hard” instantly triggers your brain into tension and doubt—and what to say instead to stay calm, clear, and in control. We’ll talk about why “hard” is usually code for “I don’t know how to get it close,” and how to shift your focus from looking good to playing smart.

Plus, I’ll walk you through a few short-game mindset tools (and club choices!) that’ll help you stop trying to be fancy and start saving strokes.

Inside:

  • The hidden power of how you talk to yourself
  • When your brain freaks out—and how to stop it
  • Why simpler shots lead to lower scores

This one’s for anyone who’s ever chunked it, bladed it, or second-guessed their whole short game.

Let’s stop calling it hard. Let’s start calling it manageable.

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