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

For your next round, Your Mental Caddy is HERE Do you tense up on par 3s? Feel like you should par them all—or else? You’re not alone. This week, I’m breaking down the real reason you feel pressure on par 3s (hint: it’s not the yardage) and how to shift your mindset so these holes stop messing with your confidence. You’ll learn how to see par 3s as neutral, drop the “I should” drama, and finally p...

Get your fastest wins at Your Mental Caddy HERE What if I told you your biggest golf wins might not have anything to do with a low score or shiny trophy? In this episode, I’m sharing real stories from my clients—from first-time college players to 80-something gold medalists—and the kind of wins we should be celebrating more. Spoiler: it’s not just about making the cut. It’s about managing your min...

Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE Tech's making golf easier—but also making us a little mentally soft. In this episode, I’m talking about going old-school with your yardages and why doing your own dang math might be exactly what your golf brain needs. You’ll learn how using your feet (instead of your watch) helps quiet the noise, sharpen your focus, and get you back in th...

Think practicing pressure means grinding three-footers while imagining the club championship on the line? Sounds good in theory… but not how your golf brain works. In this episode, I’ll show you the right way to prepare for big moments on the course—by training your mind to pivot out of fear, doubt, and jitters into focus and freedom. You’ll learn how to spot the emotions that sabotage your swing,...

You ever play with someone who hits it farther and suddenly your swing disappears? Yep, we’re talking about the sneaky mind game of chasing distance. In this episode, I’m breaking down why trying to keep up off the tee messes with your tempo, trashes your confidence, and takes you completely out of your own game. I’ll share a few Pro-Am stories (spoiler: fragile male egos ahead), and help you spot...

Join the NEXT Workshop Here Okay, I’m spilling the beans. This episode is my coaching confession—and it’s not really about your golf game. Sure, I love hearing you’re playing better, but what lights me up is when you shift your relationship with yourself . If you’ve ever felt like your score determines your worth or you beat yourself up after a round, this one’s for you. We’ll talk Scotty Scheffle...

Don't miss it! Join the Master Your Golf Brain Workshop Live HERE   Ever feel like you’re the only one who overthinks tee shots, spirals after a bad hole, or panics when people are watching? You're not. In this episode, I’m sharing 55 real, raw mental challenges from golfers of all levels—yep, from juniors to 70-year-olds, scratch players to 30 handicaps. You'll see yourself in this...

Join Your Mental Caddy and start playing to your potential today: 👉 https://YourMentalCaddy.com In this episode, you’ll learn how to master your golf mindset with a simple expectations exercise that transforms your mental game. This clip comes from a LIVE Master Your Golf Brain workshop I taught recently at a private club. This is just one small section where we explored why chasing “your best” o...

Join Your Mental Caddy and start playing to your potential today: https://YourMentalCaddy.com Ever call yourself a dumb ass after a bad shot and shrug it off like it’s no big deal? Hate to break it to you, but your brain doesn’t think it’s funny. In this episode, I’m sharing a story about my client who decided to drop her self-trash talk for just one round—and everything changed. She didn’t magica...

Ever wonder why you feel calm on the range but like you’re fighting for survival on the course? In this episode, we break down how golf hijacks your brain—from fight-or-flight reactions and perfectionism to obsessing over what everyone thinks. Learn why golf feels so personal, why your nervous system goes haywire, and how to stop letting it mess with your head. If you’re tired of finishing 18 hole...

Ever hit one bad shot and watched it hijack the next three holes? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In this episode, I break down why it's not the bad shot that kills your round... it's what your brain does with it. We’ll talk emotional residue (yes, that’s a thing), your personal “green light” golf state, and how to stop swinging from frustration, shame, or pressure. Plu...

You don’t have to be calm to play good golf—you just have to stop spiraling. In this episode, we’re talking about the emotional detour most golfers need but rarely take: neutral . Forget forcing positivity or faking chill. That doesn’t work (and your brain knows it). Instead, I’ll show you how to recognize when you're in a mental spin, and how to shift into neutral—a place that’s steady, hone...

What’s your brain up to between shots? If your answer is “uhhh… spiraling?”—you’re not alone. In this episode of Think Above Par , Coach Kathy walks you through the 5 most common (and completely normal) things golfers do mentally after a less-than-stellar shot—and why most of them aren’t helping you hit the next one any better. From chasing swing squirrels 🐿️ to mentally roasting yourself like it’...

Are you working your tail off and still not seeing it on the scorecard? Welcome to the club—and also, let’s fix that perspective. In this episode, we break down the difference between progress and growth in your golf game (and yes, it matters). Kathy dives into why your brain’s obsession with numbers might be blinding you to all the ways you’re actually leveling up—mentally, emotionally, physicall...

Ever feel that pit in your stomach when you get paired with golfers who have a lower handicap than you? Yep—welcome to the comparison trap. In this episode, we dive into what really happens when you measure your worth against someone else’s number on paper. Spoiler: It’s not helping your game. I’m sharing a relatable client story, a size-six-at-a-party analogy (you’ll get it), and the mindset shif...

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,...

Real talk time. Your phone might be the biggest threat to your golf game. Not your swing. Not your putting. That little dopamine machine in your pocket. In this episode, I break down why picking up your phone during a round—especially in a tournament—is silently wrecking your focus, raising your stress, and pulling you out of your zone. I share a wild story about a client who got a “congrats” text...

Ever stand over a shot thinking, “Is it a 7-iron or an 8?” and then proceed to steer it down the fairway like you’re driving a minivan full of toddlers? Yeah. This one’s for you. In this episode, we’re talking about golf decisions —how your lack of commitment is wrecking your confidence, and why the real issue isn’t club choice, it’s self-trust. I break down the “caddy vs. player” mindset, the hid...

Let’s talk golf emotions. Not the deep life stuff (although we touch on that too), but the short list of feelings that show up when you're standing over a shot, or watching a putt lip out... again. In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between emotions that are useful vs. just loud , why excitement can sabotage your swing, and how identifying your top 3 go-to golf emotions can com...

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...

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 prac...

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 “bab...

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 searchi...

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 tu...

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...