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

You have a decent round going, feel like your are in a groove and then...one bad shot and it all turns around. If you have ever felt like you had momentum,  lost it and struggled to regain it, this episode is for you. I explain how you create momentum and how you keep it going, regardless of how you are playing. Feeling like you have momentum is certainly easier when you are playing well but I sha...

Whether it is the first match of th season or you have a “big” tournament ahead,  you can start to feel your nerves build the closer you get to the first round. What once seemed like a great idea filled with excitement, is now an event overflowing with angst, anxiety and stress.  The good news is that nothing has gone wrong. This is how the brain rolls. It is designed to warn you when you are in d...

Your definition of the word "competitive" influences how you show up on the golf course. It shapes your level of competitiveness.  A healthy level allows you to perform your best on a more consistent basis. In this episode, I share with you how to look for signs that your level of competitiveness is not serving you and allowing you to use all of your talent. You learn about red flags whe...

When you head to the golf course for a tournament or golf event, the more mentally prepared you are the better shot you have of taking more of your talent to the course. And being prepared means anticipating areas that might be an issue for you. In this episode, I share with you the steps to take to mentally prepare for a golf round. This is part of the process I teach my clients in private coachi...

There is a difference between "trying hard" and "trying TOO hard". In this episode, I explain the difference and how it affects your score and results. I also share some ways to identify when you are trying too hard. Often people think that if you don't try HARD than you don't care or that you have given up. I talk about how there is something in the middle and share...

It is challenging in golf not to focus on your results whether a shot, a putt for birdie or your score. You want to quit focusing on your golf results. In this episode, I share with you on how focusing on your results does NOT help you perform better. I discuss how you can't control your results in golf and how, if you try to, it works against you. I share a few things that you CAN control in...

The conversations you have on the golf course matter to your performance. You might blame your game or skill on your poor performance when the answer is really the topic of conversation and the time you give yourself to think. In this episode, I share what NOT to talk about and  what good players talk about. I also discuss how to handle people in your group who talk too much or about topics that a...

In this episode, I share with you 4 different ways to know if it is time to work on your mental game.  I explain how you likely notice that you're getting in the way of playing to your potential and the typical plan to fixing it.  There is a simple way to start working on your golf brain and I share with you how to get started today. There are two ways, as of this episode, to work with me and...

How we describe our shots in golf can directly and indirectly affect our performance. In this episode, I share with you how your description of your score and your shots puts unnecessary pressure on your game. Instead of focusing on the results, I talk about a new way of describing your golf shots and your score that helps you perform better. Get on the waitlist for The Golf Brain Masterclass here...

Let's talk about those other people on the golf course and how they affect your golf. Worrying about what other people say or think on the golf course (and off) can greatly impact how you show up. In this episode, I show you a few different visuals and way to think so you can have more control in those situations that include other people and what they think about you - or what you think they...

In this episode, I share with you how to discover the beliefs you have about different parts of your golf and how they affect your performance. I show where to look for these beliefs, why they can be a problem and how they impact your round. Finally , once you find some beliefs that are holding you back, I share three options you have and the one that creates better golf results. You can download...

In this episode, I talk about golf anxiety and why it shows up so much in golf. I share common areas to look for it and how it shows up in your game.  Once you notice the nervousness, you have 4 options on how to handle it.  I share them with you in this episode along with 3 step to take before your next round. You do not want to miss this episode. Learn More at KathyHartWood.com Link to 6 Easy Me...

Do you want to understand your golf results? In this episode, I explain where your results come form with a simple formula that you can use to start understanding more about you and your golf game. Watch on YouTube HERE Learn More at KathyHartWood.com Want help managing your golf brain on and off the course? Learn more here: the Master Your Golf Brain System powered by My Mental Caddy™️ app Receiv...

In this episode, I share with you the ultimate mindset goal if you want to take more of your talent to the golf course.  I introduce a simple formula that is the foundation for taking back control of your brain and a couple of steps to get you started. Watch on YouTube here Learn more at KathyHartWood.com Want help managing your golf brain on and off the course? Learn more here: the Master Your Go...

Join me on the podcast this week to discover why golf is so mental. I share with you why it is important to clarify the terms "mental" and "mental game" so that you can more powerfully apply them to your game. I also discuss what is REALLY happening in your brain when you step on the course and why you at times you feel a bit out of control. Watch on YouTube here You can learn...

Welcome to Above Par, a podcast for serious golfers where I show you how to think Above Par so you can play below par. My name is Kathy Hart Wood. I am a former Tour Player, certified Life Coach,  and Top 50 Teacher. In this episode, I share with you a bit about myself,  my story and what you can expect from this podcast. Hint: If you feel like you are underperforming on the golf course, you are i...