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PODCAST

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

Kathy Hart Wood

Serious golfer? You know you’ve got the talent—but your brain keeps getting in the way. Think Above Par helps you master the mental game of golf, stop overthinking, and quit worrying about what others think on the course so you can play calm, confident, and consistent golf every round.If you’re a serious golfer who knows you’re leaving shots out on the course, Think Above Par is your go-to podcast for mastering the mental game of golf. Hosted by Kathy Hart —a former Tour player, Top 50 Teacher, and

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10:42

Pre-Shot Routine: The Key to Better Golf Mechanics...

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2026/01/21

If you're skipping or rushing your pre-shot routine, you're leaving shots (and sanity) on the table. In this episode, I’m breaking down how your pre-shot routine does way more than get you set up—it builds your swing’s foundation and gives your brain something steady to lean on when pressure hits. You'll learn how to use it to create consistency, calm your nerves, and play with more trust over every shot. Whether you're on the tee box or the putting green, this one habit can change everything...

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8:41

Taking Golf Too Seriously? That’s Not Mental Toughness

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2026/01/14

If you think being serious all the time makes you mentally tough, we need to talk. In this episode, I’m calling out a sneaky mindset mistake a lot of golfers make—confusing intensity with commitment. We’ll dig into why laughing at yourself on the course isn’t weakness—it’s actually a sign of mental strength. You’ll learn how your identity might be a little too wrapped up in your score, how to create space between a bad shot and your self-worth, and why loosening up can actually help you play ...

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11:41

Mental Game Help: The 7 Stages of Golf Mindset...

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2026/01/07

If you’re ready to take your golf mindset seriously this year, this episode is your game plan. I’m breaking down the 7 stages of mental game transformation every golfer goes through—from awareness to emotional regulation to true confidence—so you can stop relying on willpower and start creating real, lasting change. Whether you’re trying to drop your handicap, play more consistently, or stop the emotional rollercoaster after one bad hole, this episode gives you a clear path forward. You’ll le...

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15:29

The Golf Attitude Reset You Need for 2026

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2025/12/31

It’s a new year, and before you start chasing birdies, let’s talk about what’s really holding your game back—your attitude. In this episode, I’m bringing back one of the most-loved topics with a fresh 2026 twist: the four golf attitudes that quietly sabotage your confidence and performance. Whether you’re feeling negative, victimy, defeated, or a little entitled (don’t worry, I’ve been all four), this is your wake-up call. You’ll learn how to catch yourself in these mindset traps and penguin-...

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9:37

The Hidden Danger of Playing Golf With Negative People

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2025/12/24

Ever feel drained after a round—like the energy was off, even if your swing wasn’t? You might’ve had a bad apple in your group. In this episode, I’m talking about how just one negative person can bring down the whole foursome (and it might even be you). You’ll learn why emotions are contagious on the course, how to protect your mindset, and how to stay focused no matter who you’re paired with. If you’ve ever played with a mood killer—or been one—this one’s for you. Continue your mental journe...

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12:45

6 Ways to Train Your Golf Brain (Without Touching a...

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2025/12/17

Even if your clubs are collecting dust and your course is covered in snow, your golf brain doesn’t have to hibernate. In this throwback episode, I’m sharing 6 simple, powerful ways to work on your mental game off the course—no glove, no tee time, no problem. We’ll talk about managing negativity, handling emotions, setting intentions, and building real-deal confidence before the season even starts. Because here’s the truth: you don’t need 18 holes to train your brain. You just need a little aw...

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12:23

How to Stop Letting Past Shots Ruin Your Golf Round

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2025/12/10

You ever stand on the tee trying to fix the shot you hit two holes ago? Welcome to the club. In this episode, we’re talking about how your brain loves to bring past shots (and all the emotion tied to them) into the present—and how that kills your confidence and your scorecard. I’ll show you how to stop fighting your fade, start playing the shot you actually brought that day, and make smarter choices based on evidence—not ego. This is how you lower the pressure, clean up your headspace, and pl...

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34:41

From 21 to 11 Handicap: How Golf Mental Game Tools...

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2025/12/03

Ever feel so frustrated on the golf course that you want to quit? You're not alone. In this episode, I sit down with my client Karl Pelli to talk about his transformation from being angry for days after a round to learning how to work with his brain instead of against it. Karl shares how he discovered the mental game after hearing me on another podcast, and why golf lessons alone weren't solving his real problem—his experience on the course. You'll hear Karl's honest journey through the three...

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24:11

How This Golfer Transformed Her Mental Game and Her Golf

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2025/11/26

What does it really take to see success on and off the course? In this episode, I’m talking with longtime client, Karen Rainey about what helped her go from frustrated to focused, both in golf and life. We break down the exact mindset tools she used, how she defines her wins, and why there's no magic checklist—but a whole lot of power in showing up, doing the reps, and being your own solution. Karen’s journey is full of wisdom, heart, and real-life application. Grab your mental caddy an...

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The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 7: Stretch Beyond Golf

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2025/11/23

Welcome to Episode 7 — the final episode of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path series. Today's episode: Stretch Beyond Golf Carl is one of my clients. He's done the work. He's used the tools. He's seen tremendous success on the golf course. But recently, when I asked him what created the most success for him, he sent me a message that stopped me in my tracks. He said: "The biggest thing is that you have one brain and you get to use the tools you give me in all parts of life. Practicing with my aging par...

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The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 6: Share & Support

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2025/11/22

Welcome to Episode 6 of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path — the 7-day series on the exact steps my most successful clients took to transform their mental game. Today's episode: Share & Support Karen lives in West Virginia. And she's not the only one in my program from her area — there are quite a few golfers from her community who are members. And here's what happens: they share their wins with each other. They speak the same language. They partner up in tournaments. And when one of them catches he...

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4:30

The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 5: Engage in Reps

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2025/11/21

Welcome to Episode 5 of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path — the 7-day series on the exact steps my most successful clients took to transform their mental game. Today's episode: Engage in Reps Judy is 80 years old. She listens to my podcast every night as she falls asleep. (Yes, my nasally Rochester voice is apparently very soothing.) She bought one of my programs — Unleash Your Golf — and listened to it over and over and over again. Then she went out and won one of the biggest tournaments for her age g...

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5:43

The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 4: Control Your...

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2025/11/20

Welcome to Episode 4 of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path — the 7-day series on the exact steps my most successful clients took to transform their mental game. Today's episode: Control Your Thoughts Becky texted me before a state tournament. She was nervous — more than nervous. She didn't think she belonged there. Everyone else seemed better. So I sent her one thought: "You belong. You're as good as any of those players." She said it a thousand times that day. Over and over. One thought, on repeat. And...

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The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 3: Clarify Your Wins

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2025/11/19

Welcome to Episode 3 of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path — the 7-day series on the exact steps my most successful clients took to transform their mental game. Today's episode: Clarify Your Wins Janie showed up to one of our coaching calls and shared something powerful. She'd played with a group of golfers who were much younger than her. They were hitting it past her. Scoring lower than her. And she didn't give up on herself. She didn't try to swing harder. She didn't play a game that wasn't hers. She ...

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The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 2: Use Your Tools

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2025/11/18

Welcome to Episode 2 of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path — the 7-day series on the exact steps my most successful clients took to transform their mental game. Today's episode: Use Your Tools Jennifer decided to actually use one of the tools I teach — the CCC tracker (tracking calm, certain, and confident shots). At first, she was at 67% calm, certain, and confident — and shooting mid-80s. As she improved that number to 76%, she was shooting low-80s. Then she hit 92% calm, certain, and confident — and ...

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The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 1: Start & Commit

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2025/11/17

Welcome to a special 7-episode bonus series: The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path. I interviewed my most successful clients to find out what actually created transformation for them when nothing else worked. Their answers were surprisingly similar — and I've distilled everything into 7 steps you can follow. In Episode 1, I'm sharing Kelly's story. Kelly had tried everything — practiced hard, read all the mental game books, knew all the right answers. But nothing was working. In fact, she was getting worse...

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12:25

Why You Don’t Finish Well in Golf (and How to Fix It)

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2025/11/12

Ever play a great round... until the last few holes slap you in the face? You're not alone—and you're not broken. In this fan-favorite episode, I’m breaking down exactly why golfers fall apart at the finish. From mental fatigue to score-chasing to the dramatic little voice in your head yelling “don’t screw this up,” we’re getting into all of it. You’ll learn how to stay present, manage the pressure, and shut down the mental circus so you can finally finish strong. This is one of the most down...

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13:18

You’re a High Achiever… So Why Is Golf So Mentally...

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2025/11/05

You’re a high achiever. You’ve got confidence, success, and mental toughness in your career, your home or other sports—and yet golf is messing with your head. Why is that? In this episode, we’re talking about the mental game of golf for high performers who are used to crushing it in life, but feel totally thrown off on the course. If you’ve ever wondered why your work confidence doesn’t transfer to the first tee, or why perfectionism is killing your performance, you’re not alone. Golf challen...

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9:29

How to Commit to Every Shot in Golf (Without...

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2025/10/29

Struggling to “just commit” over the ball during a round of golf? You’re not alone. In this episode, Coach Kathy breaks down the 3 steps to true commitment in golf so you can think clearly, stop overthinking, and actually trust your swing. You’ll learn why commitment is a mental game skill, not a command — and how to get your brain into a calm, certain, confident state before every shot. When you commit to every shot, your golf swing becomes freer, your decisions get better, and your results ...

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When Someone Mentions Your Golf Score (and You Fall...

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2025/10/22

Ever had a great round going until someone says, “Wow, you’re playing amazing today,” and suddenly… you can’t find the fairway? Yep, this one’s for you. In this episode, I talk about what really happens in your brain when someone mentions your score, your swing, or even the trouble up ahead—and why you can’t seem to shake it once you’ve heard it. I’ll walk you through how to take back control, stop giving other people the keys to your mental game, and stay focused on your shot, not their word...

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