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Unpacking Your Golf Story And How it Impacts Your Game

Think Above Par - May 15, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This episode is all about the stories we tell ourselves about our golf games and how those tales can either lift us up or weigh us down. Ever finish a round and then chat about it over lunch with your buddies? Those recaps, the ones you share or just replay in your head, they really shape how we...

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Patterns of Golf Success: How You Do One Thing, You Do Everything

Think Above Par - May 08, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Ever noticed how the way you do things off the golf course kind of reflects how you play on it? That's what this podcast dives into, exploring the concept that your everyday habits and mindset don't just disappear when you're playing golf. It’s all about the idea that 'how you do one thing is ho...

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From Anxiety to Victory: A Golfer's Self-Coaching Tale

Think Above Par - May 01, 2024 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
If you are a serious golfer who feels like you underperform on the course, Think Above Par is for you. It is frustrating to know you have more talent than you take to the course. And your host, Kathy Hart Wood, gets it. She combines her experience as a former tour player and Top 50 Teacher with ...

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Golf Experiences vs Golf Results

Think Above Par - April 24, 2024 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
If you are a serious golfer who feels like you underperform on the course, Think Above Par is for you. It is frustrating to know you have more talent than you take to the course. And your host, Kathy Hart Wood, gets it. She combines her experience as a former tour player and Top 50 Teacher with ...

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Inside the Masters: Quotes and Concepts to Use in Your Game

Think Above Par - April 17, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Hey there, golf aficionados! 🏌️‍♂️ The week of The Masters always serves up some juicy quotes, and boy, did we hit the jackpot this time! In this electrifying episode, Kathy handpicks some gems from the likes of Max Homa, Scottie Scheffler, and Tyrell Hatton, showing how their insights sync per...

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How to Know When You Played Too Much Golf

Think Above Par - April 10, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
In this episode of Above Par, Kathy delves into the often-asked question among golf enthusiasts: 'How much golf is too much?' Starting with an anecdote from a member of The Above Par Academy, who feels she's playing too much due to back pain, the discussion broadens to physical discomfort as a c...

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Navigating Golf After Illness, Injury, or Loss:

Think Above Par - April 03, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This episode is all about overcoming the challenges life throws your way, especially when they mess with your golf game.  Ever noticed how tough it is to hit the green when your head's not in the game due to illness, injury, or maybe loss or heartbreak?  Kathy dives into this connection betwee...

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How the Word "Only" Negatively Impacts Your Golf

Think Above Par - March 27, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
In this podcast episode, we explore the detrimental impact of the word 'only' within the realms of golf and daily life, shedding light on how it signifies inadequacy and fosters self-criticism. Insights are shared from the Think Above Par Academy, where members delve into strategies for managin...

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The Art of Emotional Control in Golf

Think Above Par - March 20, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
In this episode, Kathy delves deep into the pivotal role of mastering your mental state in the game of golf. Listeners are urged to purposefully cultivate useful emotions, a key factor in performing to your potential.  She unpacks potent strategies for priming emotional intentions prior to teein...

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Short-Term Memory in Golf: The Goldfish Approach

Think Above Par - March 13, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
 Ever heard of being a 'goldfish' in golf? It's not just about the short game – it's about having a memory as fleeting as a fish's! Kathy delves deep into this concept, revealing how a short memory for unfavorable shots or rounds can skyrocket your performance to new heights. Clinging to those...

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4 Ways to Create More Certainty on the Golf Course

Think Above Par - March 06, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Calm, Certain and Confident or the 3 C’s are preferred emotions that enable you to swing freely and think clearly on the golf course.  But what exactly does it mean to create or feel certain?  In this episode, I differentiate between certainty and confidence. It starts with defining what you C...

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The Power of Self-Coaching in Golf

Think Above Par - February 28, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
If you ever feel ike you are at the affect of the game of golf, you want to listen to this episode.  Kathy discusses the importance of learning how to self-coach.  Self-coaching is not about correcting your swing but managing the mind on the golf course and dealing with thoughts and emotions in...

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Discovering Your Golf Self

Think Above Par - February 21, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Do you want to make some significant strides in your mental golf this year?  It starts with a little self-discovery and honesty. In this podcast episode, Kathy discusses the importance of self-discovery in improving golf skills and performance.  She delves into how one can better understand t...

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The Mindset of Course Management with Dudley Hart

Think Above Par - February 14, 2024 16:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
If you are a serious golfer who feels like you underperform on the course, Think Above Par is for you. It is frustrating to know you have more talent than you take to the course. And your host, Kathy Hart Wood, gets it. She combines her experience as a former tour player and Top 50 Teacher with ...

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6 Ways to Build Your Mental Golf Skills in the Off Season

Think Above Par - February 07, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Do not wait to work on your mental skills when the season kick off, or before your first tournament. You do not have to have a club in your hand to work on mental skills that will benefit your golf game.  There are 6 different mental skills to practice in the off season which include:  spottin...

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How to Trust Your Swing

Think Above Par - January 31, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Do you just wish you could trust your swing? Trust your green reading? Trust your club selections? Sometimes you can get annoyed with yourself after a poor swing and snap, "just trust it!" If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Kathy talks about what you CAN trust in golf and your ...

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Golf Success Leaves Clues

Think Above Par - January 24, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
In this episode, Kathy discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in order to improve your golf game. She emphasizes focusing on the mental part of the game, playing golf with people who have a positive impact, and the negative effects of surrounding oneself with nega...

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7 Traits For Building a Strong Mental Golf Game

Think Above Par - January 17, 2024 21:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
In this podcast episode, Kathy explores the importance of mental strength when it comes to golf and even life in general. She discusses seven essential traits to build a strong mental game: awareness, vulnerability, consistency, dedication, resilience, grace and having support from a coach or a ...

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How to Master Your Golf Brain in 2024 with Michael Leonard and Wicked Smart Golf

Think Above Par - January 10, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This is an interview of Kathy as a guest of the Wicked Smart Golf Podcast with Michael Leonard.  In this episode ,she emphasizes the importance of managing your brain to improve performance.  She also explains how to shift from negative self-talk to a positive mindset, how to practice mind man...

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The Impact of Golf on Your Life and Life on Your Golf

Think Above Par - January 03, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
In this episode, Kathy encourages you to kickstart the new year by exploring how golf and life are inextricably intertwined and how they affect each other. By exploring how time, money, relationships, and emotions invested in golf affect other areas of life, and vice versa, listeners can gain ...

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Revolutionizing Green Reading: The Slopegraide App and Jeff Mocini

Think Above Par - December 21, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Jeff Mocini discusses an iPhone/iPad app called Slope Graide for putting.  Slope Grade trains users on all aspects of putting, including start line, speed on different grade speeds to green reading, and visualization of break . The app dynamically creates topographic models of greens aided by t...

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The 6 Biggest Mental Shifts That Transformed My Golf and Life

Think Above Par - December 13, 2023 20:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
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,  be...

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The 6 Biggest Mental Shifts That Impacted My Golf and Life

Think Above Par - December 13, 2023 20:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
If you are a serious golfer who feels like you underperform on the course, Think Above Par is for you. It is frustrating to know you have more talent than you take to the course. And your host, Kathy Hart Wood, gets it. She combines her experience as a former tour player and Top 50 Teacher with ...

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Golf Effort and Intention

Think Above Par - December 06, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
If you are a serious golfer who feels like you underperform on the course, Think Above Par is for you. It is frustrating to know you have more talent than you take to the course. And your host, Kathy Hart Wood, gets it. She combines her experience as a former tour player and Top 50 Teacher with ...

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Being Hard on Yourself Vs Finding Small Golf Wins

Think Above Par - November 29, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
If you are a high achiever, played other competitive sports or are in the habit of beating yourself up for not reaching your goals or falling short of your expectations, this episode is for you. When I encourage people to find the small wins in golf or life, it can seem like you are giving your...

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How to Find the Wins After a Challenging Golf Season

Think Above Par - November 22, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
Even if you had a crappy or challenging golf season, it is hard but important for you to find the wins. In this episode, you discover how to properly go through the process of evaluating not only your round but your season. You can look at your season from a mechanical, mental as well as cour...

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When Golf Means Too Much

Think Above Par - November 15, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
In this episode, Kathy prompts golfers to consider the deeper meaning of the game as the season concludes. Encouraging reflection beyond the casual acknowledgment of golf being just a sport, Kathy highlights potential emotional red flags, such as heightened anxiety or an excessive focus on s...

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When All Your Hard Work is Not Showing Up in Your Golf Scores

Think Above Par - November 08, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
In this episode,  Kathy addresses the dilemma many golfers face when they've put in a lot of effort and time into their game but aren't seeing the desired results. She discusses the emotions that arise, such as feeling defeated and wanting to quit. Kathy emphasizes that quitting to escape neg...

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4 Ways You Mentally Self-Sabotage in Golf

Think Above Par - November 01, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
In this podcast,  Kathy discusses the mental aspects of golf and how golfers can self-sabotage mentally on the course. She emphasizes the importance of continuous mental practice, regardless of the season or tournaments.  Kathy identifies four common ways golfers sabotage themselves mentally: 1...

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How to Handle Mental Setbacks

Think Above Par - October 25, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings
This episode dives deep into the topic of setbacks and how they affect both your golf game and daily life. We all have those days when it seems like we're taking a step back, struggling with negative thoughts, or feeling like we've regressed.  Kathy reassures you that these moments are not sign...

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