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
246 episodes
The Mental Game SUCCESS Path: How Real Golfers Lower Scores and Play Confidently
Ever wonder what separates golfers who actually take their talent to the course from those who just hope it happens? In this episode, Coach Kathy walks you through the exact mental game SUCCESS Path her clients follow to create
•
Episode 245
•
8:55
Track Your Mental Game — And Watch Your Scores Drop
Join Your Mental Caddy todayEver notice how you stop doing the very thing that helps your golf the most? In this episode, I share a live coaching clip all about CCC golf — Calm, Certain, Confi...
•
Episode 244
•
13:33
Pushing Boundaries: The Mental Courage to Compete in Golf
Ever felt too scared to sign up for a qualifier or show up for a tournament because you’re afraid of what might happen—or what people might think? This one’s for you. I’m talking about the courage it takes to put yourself out there, the mental ...
•
Episode 243
•
8:52
How to Turn Around a Bad Start to Your Golf Round
Join me in Your Mental Caddy HEREEver hit a couple off shots to start your round and immediately think, “Ugh, here we go…”?In this episode, I’m calling out the lie that a bad start means ...
•
Episode 242
•
9:40
When Can You Stop Working on Your Mental Game?
Join my community Your Mental Caddy HEREThink you’ve “graduated” from working on your mental game? Think again, friend. In this episode, we’re digging into why your brain keeps serving ...
•
Episode 241
•
12:05
Why You Put Too Much Pressure on Par 3s
For your next round, Your Mental Caddy is HEREDo you tense up on par 3s? Feel like you should par them all—or else? You’re not alone. This week, I’m breaking down the real reason you fe...
•
Episode 240
•
9:39
The Golf Wins That Actually Matter
Get your fastest wins at Your Mental Caddy HEREWhat if I told you your biggest golf wins might not have anything to do with a low score or shiny trophy?In this episode, I’m sharing real s...
•
Episode 239
•
9:43
The Mental Edge You Won’t Find in Your Golf Cart GPS
Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERETech's making golf easier—but also making us a little mentally soft. In this episode, I’m talking about going old-school with your yardages ...
•
Episode 238
•
11:41
How to Practice Pressure Situations in Golf (the Right Way)
Think practicing pressure means grinding three-footers while imagining the club championship on the line? Sounds good in theory… but not how your golf brain works. In this episode, I’ll show you the right way to prepare for big moments on the c...
•
Episode 237
•
12:19
How Distance Chasing Sabotages Your Golf Swing and Confidence
You ever play with someone who hits it farther and suddenly your swing disappears? Yep, we’re talking about the sneaky mind game of chasing distance. In this episode, I’m breaking down why trying to keep up off the tee messes with your...
•
Episode 236
•
13:12
What Scottie Scheffler Gets Right About Mental Golf (and You Can Too)
Join the NEXT Workshop HereOkay, I’m spilling the beans. This episode is my coaching confession—and it’s not really about your golf game. Sure, I love hearing you’re p...
•
Episode 235
•
10:35
The 55 Thoughts Every Golfer Has (You’re Not Alone)
Don't miss it! Join the Master Your Golf Brain Workshop Live HERE Ever ...
•
Episode 234
•
10:13
End Golf Frustration: Set Realistic Expectations for a Stronger Mental Game
Join Your Mental Caddy and start playing to your potential today:👉 https://YourMentalCaddy.comIn this episode, you’ll learn how to master your golf mindset with a simple expecta...
•
Episode 233
•
9:52
Drop the Dumbass Golf Talk and Boost Your Confidence
Join Your Mental Caddy and start playing to your potential today: https://YourMentalCaddy.comEver call yourself a dumb ass after a bad shot and shrug it off like it’s no big deal? Hate to...
•
Episode 232
•
10:55
Why Golf F#@ks With Your Brain
Ever wonder why you feel calm on the range but like you’re fighting for survival on the course? In this episode, we break down how golf hijacks your brain—from fight-or-flight reactions and perfectionism to obsessing over what everyone thinks.<...
•
Episode 231
•
10:53
How to Stop One Bad Shot from Ruining Three Holes
Ever hit one bad shot and watched it hijack the next three holes? You're not alone—and you're not broken.In this episode, I break down why it's not the bad shot that kills your round... it's what your brain does with it. We’ll talk emoti...
•
Episode 230
•
9:34
When You Can't Get Back to Positive on the Golf Course
You don’t have to be calm to play good golf—you just have to stop spiraling. In this episode, we’re talking about the emotional detour most golfers need but rarely take: neutral.Forget forcing positivity or faking chill. That does...
•
Episode 229
•
8:59
The 5 Things Your Brain’s Doing Between Shots
What’s your brain up to between shots?If your answer is “uhhh… spiraling?”—you’re not alone.In this episode of Think Above Par, Coach Kathy walks you through the 5 most common (and completely normal) things golfers do men...
•
Episode 228
•
12:34
Why Your Golf Results Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Are you working your tail off and still not seeing it on the scorecard? Welcome to the club—and also, let’s fix that perspective. In this episode, we break down the difference between progress and growth in your golf game (and...
•
Episode 227
•
9:36
Stop Measuring Yourself by Their Handicap
Ever feel that pit in your stomach when you get paired with golfers who have a lower handicap than you? Yep—welcome to the comparison trap. In this episode, we dive into what really happens when you measure your worth against someone else’s num...
•
Episode 226
•
8:22
This Word Makes You Miss Around the Green
You know the feeling—you’re standing over a “hard” shot and your brain goes, “Ugh, I hate this.” Suddenly, you’re gripping the club like it wronged you and praying for a miracle flop.In this episode, we’re calling out the real troublemak...
•
Episode 225
•
10:24
Is Your Phone Helping—or Hijacking—Your Game?
Real talk time. Your phone might be the biggest threat to your golf game. Not your swing. Not your putting. That little dopamine machine in your pocket.In this episode, I break down why picking up your phone during a round—especially in ...
•
Episode 224
•
11:15
The Real Reason You’re Second-Guessing Every Shot
Ever stand over a shot thinking, “Is it a 7-iron or an 8?” and then proceed to steer it down the fairway like you’re driving a minivan full of toddlers? Yeah. This one’s for you.In this episode, we’re talking about golf decisions
•
Episode 223
•
10:28
Golf Emotions: The Good, The Bad, and The Beneficial
Let’s talk golf emotions. Not the deep life stuff (although we touch on that too), but the short list of feelings that show up when you're standing over a shot, or watching a putt lip out... again.In this episode, I’m breaking d...
•
Episode 222
•
12:42