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

In this podcast episode, we explore the detrimental impact of the word 'only' within the realms of golf and daily life, shedding light on how it signifies inadequacy and fosters self-criticism. Insights are shared from the Think Above Par Academy, where members delve into strategies for managing their mental and emotional states to enhance their performance on the golf course. A case stu...

In this episode, Kathy delves deep into the pivotal role of mastering your mental state in the game of golf. Listeners are urged to purposefully cultivate useful emotions, a key factor in performing to your potential.  She unpacks potent strategies for priming emotional intentions prior to teeing off, exploring how various emotions can sway gameplay outcomes. Moreover, she offers pragmatic guidanc...

 Ever heard of being a 'goldfish' in golf? It's not just about the short game – it's about having a memory as fleeting as a fish's! Kathy delves deep into this concept, revealing how a short memory for unfavorable shots or rounds can skyrocket your performance to new heights. Clinging to those negative golf memories? It's time to toss them aside. Kathy explains how th...

Calm, Certain and Confident or the 3 C’s are preferred emotions that enable you to swing freely and think clearly on the golf course.  But what exactly does it mean to create or feel certain?  In this episode, I differentiate between certainty and confidence. It starts with defining what you CAN”T be certain about.  Once you surrender to that, you can then focus on what you can be certain about. ...

If you ever feel ike you are at the affect of the game of golf, you want to listen to this episode.  Kathy discusses the importance of learning how to self-coach.  Self-coaching is not about correcting your swing but managing the mind on the golf course and dealing with thoughts and emotions in different situations. The key to self-coaching is self-awareness, noticing and understanding your though...

Do you want to make some significant strides in your mental golf this year?  It starts with a little self-discovery and honesty. In this podcast episode, Kathy discusses the importance of self-discovery in improving golf skills and performance.  She delves into how one can better understand themselves on a deeper level through journaling and how this can contribute to personal growth and self-impr...

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 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 Go...

Do not wait to work on your mental skills when the season kick off, or before your first tournament. You do not have to have a club in your hand to work on mental skills that will benefit your golf game.  There are 6 different mental skills to practice in the off season which include:  spotting negative thinking,  pivoting from negative emotions,  refraining from arguing with reality,  setting dai...

Do you just wish you could trust your swing? Trust your green reading? Trust your club selections? Sometimes you can get annoyed with yourself after a poor swing and snap, "just trust it!" If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Kathy talks about what you CAN trust in golf and your swing. She shares how you break trust and how you build trust. It starts off the course.  You bui...

In this episode, Kathy discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in order to improve your golf game. She emphasizes focusing on the mental part of the game, playing golf with people who have a positive impact, and the negative effects of surrounding oneself with negative individuals.  Kathy further elaborates the importance of playing golf with better and confident pla...

In this podcast episode, Kathy explores the importance of mental strength when it comes to golf and even life in general. She discusses seven essential traits to build a strong mental game: awareness, vulnerability, consistency, dedication, resilience, grace and having support from a coach or a community. These traits can notably influence how well you perform on the golf course and how you manage...

This is an interview of Kathy as a guest of the Wicked Smart Golf Podcast with Michael Leonard.  In this episode ,she emphasizes the importance of managing your brain to improve performance.  She also explains how to shift from negative self-talk to a positive mindset, how to practice mind management, and why one should believe in themselves before seeing results.  She suggests that off-season gol...

In this episode, Kathy encourages you to kickstart the new year by exploring how golf and life are inextricably intertwined and how they affect each other. By exploring how time, money, relationships, and emotions invested in golf affect other areas of life, and vice versa, listeners can gain insights on the balance they currently have. Kathy lays emphasis on the need to manage thoughts and emotio...

Jeff Mocini discusses an iPhone/iPad app called Slope Graide for putting.  Slope Grade trains users on all aspects of putting, including start line, speed on different grade speeds to green reading, and visualization of break . The app dynamically creates topographic models of greens aided by the LiDAR scanner in Pro and Pro Max devices, enabling a better understanding of the slope and roll.  To t...

In this episode of 'Above Par,' Kathy shares six mental shifts that improved her golf game and overall life:  recognizing thoughts are optional,  understanding that thoughts create emotions,  realizing feeling emotions isn't a sign of weakness,  comprehending discomfort leads to growth,  believing in something before seeing it, and  treating confidence as a skill that can be develop...

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 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 Go...

If you are a high achiever, played other competitive sports or are in the habit of beating yourself up for not reaching your goals or falling short of your expectations, this episode is for you. When I encourage people to find the small wins in golf or life, it can seem like you are giving yourself an out or a pass for not succeeding. It can seem more useful to beat yourself up for a bit, feel dow...

Even if you had a crappy or challenging golf season, it is hard but important for you to find the wins. In this episode, you discover how to properly go through the process of evaluating not only your round but your season. You can look at your season from a mechanical, mental as well as course management perspective. This process helps you create a plan for the next season. And even if you are no...

In this episode, Kathy prompts golfers to consider the deeper meaning of the game as the season concludes. Encouraging reflection beyond the casual acknowledgment of golf being just a sport, Kathy highlights potential emotional red flags, such as heightened anxiety or an excessive focus on scores. The episode aims to gently guide listeners into honestly assessing the emotional impact of golf on th...

In this episode,  Kathy addresses the dilemma many golfers face when they've put in a lot of effort and time into their game but aren't seeing the desired results. She discusses the emotions that arise, such as feeling defeated and wanting to quit. Kathy emphasizes that quitting to escape negative emotions isn't the best solution and encourages golfers to shift their perspective. Sh...

In this podcast,  Kathy discusses the mental aspects of golf and how golfers can self-sabotage mentally on the course. She emphasizes the importance of continuous mental practice, regardless of the season or tournaments.  Kathy identifies four common ways golfers sabotage themselves mentally: 1. Failing to self-reflect and be aware of repeating patterns and habits. 2. Waiting for external situatio...

This episode dives deep into the topic of setbacks and how they affect both your golf game and daily life. We all have those days when it seems like we're taking a step back, struggling with negative thoughts, or feeling like we've regressed.  Kathy reassures you that these moments are not signs of failure but part of being human. She shares insights and strategies to deal with setbacks....

This podcast is a conversation that Tori Totlis of T-Time with Tori had with me about my experience caddying in the USGA Senior Women's Amateur this year in Scottsdale, AZ.  We get into how our brains can be either our biggest asset or biggest barrier in golf, discussing the importance of effective instruction and how it can be tailored to resonate with different learners. “The fastest way to...

Listen in on part 2 of my interview with Tour Player Yoonhee Kim as she answers questions from members of the Above Par Academy. Yoonhee talks about confidence, digging deep on the last few holes and worrying about what other people think. You will relate to what she focuses on with mental golf and understand that you do not need to be a professional or low handicap to benefit from this work. If y...

Yoonhee Kim is a mini tour player working toward playing on the LPGA.  In this episode, we talk about how she deals with pressure, fear, embarrassment and Tour qualifying school. Yoonhee also shares some of her on-course mental tools and sayings that help her stay calm and present. Regardless of your level of golf, you will find her story relatable as you learn how a tour player manages the golf b...