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.
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Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance
How to Transfer Your Range Game to the Golf Course
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Ever stripe it on the range… and then completely lose it on the first tee?
Yeah. We’re talking about that golfer today.
In this episode, I’m breaking down why your golf swing isn’t the problem—even when it really feels like it is. The truth? The range and the golf course are two totally different mental environments, and your brain responds to each one whether you like it or not.
We’re diving into why your brain shifts into “protect mode” on the course, how that creates tension, overthinking, and those “where did my swing go?” moments—and why trying to “stay positive” isn’t the fix.
I’ll also walk you through what actually does help: building a simple, repeatable mental process so you can bring your range game to the course without chasing swing thoughts or spiraling after bad shots.
If you’ve ever felt like a completely different golfer once the scorecard comes out, this episode is for you.
Let’s close that gap.
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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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