Think Above Par
If you are a serious golfer who feels like you underperform on the course, Think Above Par is for you. It is frustrating to know you have more talent than you take to the course. And your host, Kathy Hart Wood, gets it. She combines her experience as a former tour player and Top 50 Teacher with her knowledge and insight as a Certified Mental Coach to help you unleash all your talent. She shows you how to think Above Par so you can play below par.
Think Above Par
This Word Makes You Miss Around the Green
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, clear, and in control. We’ll talk about why “hard” is usually code for “I don’t know how to get it close,” and how to shift your focus from looking good to playing smart.
Plus, I’ll walk you through a few short-game mindset tools (and club choices!) that’ll help you stop trying to be fancy and start saving strokes.
Inside:
- The hidden power of how you talk to yourself
- When your brain freaks out—and how to stop it
- Why simpler shots lead to lower scores
This one’s for anyone who’s ever chunked it, bladed it, or second-guessed their whole short game.
Let’s stop calling it hard. Let’s start calling it manageable.
Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching
Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook
Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain
Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book
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