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.
Episodes
279 episodes
Why Fear of Disappointment Is Killing Your Golf Game (Rory McIlroy’s Lesson)
Let’s talk about the real reason you might be holding back on the golf course—and it’s probably not what you think.After watching Rory McIlroy at the Masters, I had to break this down because what he shared about heartbreak? That’s not j...
What Winning Golf Really Looks Like (Lessons from the ANWA Champion)
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,...
What to Do Mentally on the Golf Course After a Lesson
Ever feel like you’re actually getting worse after working on your golf game?You take a lesson, spend time on the range, really try to improve… and then your scores go up—and your brain goes straight to, “What is wrong with me?”...
Why You Play Worse on the Back Nine (And How to Stay Calm Under Pressure)
Ever make the turn, realize you’re playing well… and suddenly everything feels tighter?Welcome to your back nine brain.In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what happens when you go from playing freely to trying not ...
How to Calm Tournament Nerves (5 Steps That Actually Work)
Got a tournament coming up and your brain is already spiraling?You’re not broken—your brain is just trying to protect you.In this episode, I’ll show you what’s actually happening when nerves kick in and give you a simple 5-step pr...
Why Your Brain Sabotages Your Golf Game
Ever feel like your brain turns against you on the golf course?One minute you’re standing over the ball… and the next your brain is yelling: Don’t hit it in the water. Don’t mess this up. Everyone’s watching.In this episo...
The Real Source of Golf Fear
Most of the fear you feel on the golf course doesn’t come from your swing. It comes from the questions you’re asking yourself.In this episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky “I don’t know” questions that spike anxiety, tighten your body, a...
Why More Practice Won’t Fix Your Tournament Play
You’re putting in the reps.You’re taking lessons.You’re grinding on the range.So why does your tournament play still fall apart?In this episode, I’m breaking down why more practice alone won’t fix your performance under pr...
How to Be a Great Golf Playing Partner
What makes someone enjoyable to play golf with?In this episode, we’re talking about golf etiquette, emotional maturity, and the real reason people want (or don’t want) to be paired with you.It’s not your handicap. It’s not your sw...
How to Handle Rule Bullies on the Golf Course
Ever play with someone who uses the rules like a weapon? Yeah… this episode is for that situation.Today we’re talking about mean girl energy on the golf course—rule enforcers who come in hot, loud, and intimidating (som...
How to Stop Letting Wind Wreck Your Golf Round
Ever played a great shot, walked up to tap it in, and watched the wind roll your ball 30 feet away? 😤 Yeah… we’re talking that kind of day.In this episode, I’m breaking down how wind messes with your mind—and what to do about it...
Your Golf Mind Needs a Caddy Too
You’ve got a caddy for your clubs—now it’s time to get one for your brain. In this episode, I’m introducing the Mental Caddy App, a new tool I created to help you track, train, and trust your golf mind like never before.We’re talk...
Pre-Shot Routine: The Key to Better Golf Mechanics and a Calmer Mind
If you're skipping or rushing your pre-shot routine, you're leaving shots (and sanity) on the table. In this episode, I’m breaking down how your pre-shot routine does way more than get you set up—it builds your swing’s foundation an...
Taking Golf Too Seriously? That’s Not Mental Toughness
If you think being serious all the time makes you mentally tough, we need to talk. In this episode, I’m calling out a sneaky mindset mistake a lot of golfers make—confusing intensity with commitment.We’ll dig into why laughing at yoursel...
Mental Game Help: The 7 Stages of Golf Mindset Transformation
If you’re ready to take your golf mindset seriously this year, this episode is your game plan. I’m breaking down the 7 stages of mental game transformation every golfer goes through—from awareness to emotional regulation to true confidence—so y...
The Golf Attitude Reset You Need for 2026
It’s a new year, and before you start chasing birdies, let’s talk about what’s really holding your game back—your attitude. In this episode, I’m bringing back one of the most-loved topics with a fresh 2026 twist: the four golf attitudes that qu...
The Hidden Danger of Playing Golf With Negative People
Ever feel drained after a round—like the energy was off, even if your swing wasn’t? You might’ve had a bad apple in your group. In this episode, I’m talking about how just one negative person can bring down the whole foursome (and it might even...
6 Ways to Train Your Golf Brain (Without Touching a Club)
Even if your clubs are collecting dust and your course is covered in snow, your golf brain doesn’t have to hibernate.In this throwback episode, I’m sharing 6 simple, powerful ways to work on your mental game off the course—no gl...
How to Stop Letting Past Shots Ruin Your Golf Round
You ever stand on the tee trying to fix the shot you hit two holes ago? Welcome to the club. In this episode, we’re talking about how your brain loves to bring past shots (and all the emotion tied to them) into the present—and how that...
From 21 to 11 Handicap: How Golf Mental Game Tools Transformed His Life (Not Just His Score)
Ever feel so frustrated on the golf course that you want to quit? You're not alone.In this episode, I sit down with my client Karl Pelli to talk about his transformation from being angry for days after a round to learning how to work wit...
How This Golfer Transformed Her Mental Game and Her Golf
What does it really take to see success on and off the course? In this episode, I’m talking with longtime client, Karen Rainey about what helped her go from frustrated to focused, both in golf and life. We break down the ex...
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 7: Stretch Beyond Golf
Welcome to Episode 7 — the final episode of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path series.Today's episode: Stretch Beyond GolfCarl is one of my clients. He's done the work. He's used the tools. He's seen tremendous success on the golf cou...
The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path | Episode 6: Share & Support
Welcome to Episode 6 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: Share & SupportKaren lives in West Virginia. And she'...