Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance
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 Certified Mental Coach—each episode helps you strengthen your golf mindset, manage pressure, and play calm, confident, and consistent golf.
You’ll discover why you underperform under pressure, how to stop overthinking your swing, and what to do when you’re worried about what others think on the golf course. Whether you struggle with performance anxiety, perfectionism, or negative self-talk, Kathy shares proven mental-game tools to help you unlock your talent, enjoy the game again, and lower your golf scores.
Learn how to think above par—so you can play below par. Subscribe now to your weekly dose of golf mindset coaching and start transforming your golf brain today.
Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 4: Control Your Thoughts
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 she went out and shot 69 — about 10 strokes better than her usual tournament score.
One intentional thought changed everything.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How your thoughts create your emotions, your emotions drive your actions, and your actions create your results
- Why your brain defaults to "keep you safe" thoughts (and why they're usually crappy)
- How to catch unhelpful thoughts and replace them with Power Thoughts
- Why Becky said it a thousand times (that's the practice, that's the reps)
- How to use this process anywhere in your life — not just golf
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Coming tomorrow: Episode 5 - Engage in Reps (Judy's story about doing the reps at 80 years old and winning the Senior Olympics)
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path Series:
- Episode 1: Start & Commit ✅
- Episode 2: Use Your Tools ✅
- Episode 3: Clarify Your Wins ✅
- Episode 4: Control Your Thoughts ✅
- Episode 5: Engage in Reps
- Episode 6: Share & Support
- Episode 7: Stretch Beyond Golf
Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE
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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