Think Above Par | Mental Golf & Mindset
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 Wood—a former tour player, Top 50 Teacher, and Certified Mental Coach—you’ll discover practical strategies to strengthen your golf mindset, manage pressure, and play with more confidence.
Each episode breaks down why you underperform when it matters most and how to stop overthinking so you can trust your swing and compete at your best. Whether you struggle with performance anxiety, perfectionism, or negative self-talk, Kathy shares tools to help you unlock your talent and enjoy the game again.
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Think Above Par | Mental Golf & Mindset
5 Steps to Calm Your Nerves Before a Tournament
Whether it is the first match of th season or you have a “big” tournament ahead, you can start to feel your nerves build the closer you get to the first round. What once seemed like a great idea filled with excitement, is now an event overflowing with angst, anxiety and stress.
The good news is that nothing has gone wrong. This is how the brain rolls. It is designed to warn you when you are in danger. While playing in a golf tourney doesn’t create physical danger, there is a potential emotional threat. This is enough to create a lot of mental chatter and nerves.
So the question is, how do you quiet your thinking and calm your nerves so you can perform your best?
In this episode, I share 5 Steps you can take to calm your nerves before a tourney.
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