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
The 6 Biggest Mental Shifts That Transformed My Golf and Life
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In this episode of 'Above Par,' Kathy shares six mental shifts that improved her golf game and overall life:
- recognizing thoughts are optional,
- understanding that thoughts create emotions,
- realizing feeling emotions isn't a sign of weakness,
- comprehending discomfort leads to growth,
- believing in something before seeing it, and
- treating confidence as a skill that can be developed.
These realizations proved pivotal, teaching her to take control of her mental state both on and off the golf course.
She encourages listeners to pick at least one of these shifts to experiment with in order to experience positive changes in their lives and their game.
00:01 Introduction and Welcome
00:24 The Importance of Mental Shifts in Golf
01:46 First Mental Shift: Control Over Thoughts
03:21 Second Mental Shift: Emotions are Created by Thoughts
05:07 Third Mental Shift: Emotions are Not a Sign of Weakness
07:23 Fourth Mental Shift: Embracing Discomfort
08:50 Fifth Mental Shift: Believing Before Seeing
10:30 Sixth Mental Shift: Confidence is Learned and Practiced
11:46 Summary and Conclusion
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