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
What Winning Golf Really Looks Like (Lessons from the ANWA Champion)
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What does winning golf really look like?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the mindset of Maria Jose Marin after her win at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur—and giving you real, on-course examples of how she handled pressure, nerves, and her own thoughts.
Because here’s the truth: she didn’t win by playing perfect golf.
She won by managing this:
- Feeling nervous—and not making it mean anything
- Riding emotional highs and lows without spiraling
- Resetting with simple “caddy phrases” like breathe, calm down, you’re okay
- Trusting her momentum and adjusting her game plan mid-round
- Looking at the leaderboard…and immediately feeling the pressure spike
- Choosing patience instead of trying to force birdies
This is what winning golf actually looks like.
Not perfect swings. Not forcing results.
Just a player who knows how to guide her mind back to calm, confident, and clear—over and over again.
If you want to play more consistent, confident golf and stop letting your emotions run the show, this episode will show you how to think differently on the course.
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