Think Above Par | Mental Golf & Mindset
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 Wood—a former tour player, Top 50 Teacher, and Certified Mental Coach—you’ll discover practical strategies to strengthen your golf mindset, manage pressure, and play with more confidence.
Each episode breaks down why you underperform when it matters most and how to stop overthinking so you can trust your swing and compete at your best. Whether you struggle with performance anxiety, perfectionism, or negative self-talk, Kathy shares tools to help you unlock your talent and enjoy the game again.
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Think Above Par | Mental Golf & Mindset
Control What You Can: The Key to Golf Success
Do ever say, "I just want to play well" or "I really want to (or need to) win this match"? Well, how do you do that?
You focus on the things that you can control and surrender to the things you cannot. In this episode, Kathy delves deep into the aspects of golf that drain mental energy and how to effectively manage them. By identifying uncontrollable factors like weather, course conditions, and other players' behaviors, she advocates for focusing on what you can control - your thoughts, emotions, and preparation. This approach, she explains, will help you play your best golf by conserving mental energy and managing the inevitable variables of the game.
Connect with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com
00:00 Welcome Back to Above Par
00:35 Wisconsin Golf Adventure
01:13 The Importance of Mental Control in Golf
04:10 Uncontrollable Variables in Golf
06:27 Controllable Aspects of Your Game
08:57 Final Thoughts on Managing Your Mind