Latest Junior golf Golf Podcast Episodes
4 Ways You Mentally Self-Sabotage in Golf
Think Above Par - November 01, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsIn 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...
How to Handle Mental Setbacks
Think Above Par - October 25, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsThis 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...
3 Things I Learned as a Caddie in a USGA Event with Tori Totlis
Think Above Par - October 18, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsThis podcast is a conversation that Tori Totlis of T-Time with Tori had with me about my experience caddying in the USGA Senior Women's Amateur this year in Scottsdale, AZ. We get into how our brains can be either our biggest asset or biggest barrier in golf, discussing the importance of effec...
Part 2 - Q and A with Tour Player Yoonhee Kim, Confidence, Making Money, and Digging Deep
Think Above Par - October 10, 2023 22:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsListen in on part 2 of my interview with Tour Player Yoonhee Kim as she answers questions from members of the Above Par Academy. Yoonhee talks about confidence, digging deep on the last few holes and worrying about what other people think. You will relate to what she focuses on with mental go...
Dealing with Pressure, Fear and Professional Golf with Yoonhee Kim
Think Above Par - October 04, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsYoonhee Kim is a mini tour player working toward playing on the LPGA. In this episode, we talk about how she deals with pressure, fear, embarrassment and Tour qualifying school. Yoonhee also shares some of her on-course mental tools and sayings that help her stay calm and present. Regardles...
How to Make a Birdie
Think Above Par - September 27, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsHave you ever told yourself you needed to make a couple birdies on the last few holes? Or maybe you categorize holes as "birdie holes" and up your expectations on short par fours or fives. Chances are it did NOT turn out the way you planned. You may have even made a bogey or two instead. So ...
A New Way to Score For Your Golf Brain
Think Above Par - September 19, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsScoring can be mental. How you think about par, birdie, bogey can affect how you show up over the ball. You can put unnecessary pressure on yourself to make a putt for par or give yourself a "3-putt pass" on a par 5 if you hit the green in two. In this episode, I share a different way to think...
How to Play Golf One Shot at a Time
Think Above Par - September 13, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratings"Just play golf one shot at a time." It is common advice but most golfers don't know how to exactly get that done. In this episode, I first break down what it means to NOT play golf one shot at a time. By understanding what happens when you get ahead of yourself on the course, ruminate over ...
7 Mental Lessons to Share With Your Junior Golfer
Think Above Par - September 05, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsBeing a golf parent can be challenging. It can be hard to watch your child struggle with all of the ups and downs that golf brings, especially as we learn this game. As parents, we can sometimes be lost at what to say to our kids. How to help them and support them along the journey so that the...
How to Manage Anxiety and Fear on the Golf Course with Jill Howell
Think Above Par - August 30, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsAll golfers deal with anxiety and fear at some point on the golf course. Some golfers struggle with these emotional states more than others. Golf, however, does not produce anxiety or fear, it exposes it. It exposes a state of our nervous system that we deal with in our day to day lives. In...
Slow Golfers, Slow Play and Being Slow
Think Above Par - August 23, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsIf you play enough golf you are going to run into slow play or slow golfers. And, you may actually be a slow golfer. In fact, many golfers fear being labeled as slow to the point that it affects their performance and enjoyment of the game. In this episode, I cover it all: waiting on slow ...
How To Handle Bad Luck and Bad Breaks in Golf
Think Above Par - August 16, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsIf you play enough golf you are going to get some bad breaks. You are going to get a bad bounce, a lip out, a crappy lie, an untimely gust of wind, etc. Some days it may feel like you get more than your fair share. If you struggle with those days or have a sense you are just a bit unluckier t...
Golf Superstitions vs Golf Preferences
Think Above Par - August 09, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsSuperstitions are everywhere but definitely prevalent in the world of golf. Whether it is the lucky ball mark, colored shirt, number on the cart, color of the tee, number on the ball, superstitions in golf are very common. In this episode, I shed light on the impact of the superstitions that ma...
3 Areas to Sharpen Your Game One Shot at a Time
Think Above Par - August 02, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsIf you want to start lowering your handicap or knock a shot of your score, there are 3 main areas to look: physical mental course management/skills In this episode, I give you a fresh perspective on how to sharpen your game one shot at a time. Connect with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com
Avoid Home Course Complacency: 5 Ways to Sharpen Your Mental Skills and Prepare For Tournaments on Your Home Course
Think Above Par - July 26, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsAs the summer unfolds, we dive into a vital topic for every golfer – avoiding mental complacency while playing our home course daily. In this episode, we explore how repeatedly playing the same course can lead to a 'home course disadvantage' for our game. We uncover five effective strategies...
How to Play Your Best With a Golf Partner
Think Above Par - July 19, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsIn this episode, we delve into the often overlooked aspect of being a good golf partner and navigating the mental challenges of playing in tournaments with a partner. Discover four key strategies that will help you establish a strong partner relationship before stepping onto the course. We e...
4 Reasons You Don't Like to Tell People What You Shot
Think Above Par - July 12, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsIf you don't like it when people ask you what you shot, or what you made on a hole or what place you finished, this episode is for you. Most golfers don't have a problem sharing the score of a good round. But, when you have a lousy day and someone asks you what you shot, the dialogue in your ...
4 Ways To Overcome Bad Golf Memories
Think Above Par - July 05, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsSometimes it is challenging to shake a bad golf memory. Maybe you hit a ball in the water, made a triple bogey, missed a couple short putts, bladed it out of bunker and that memory pops in your head the next time you stand over the shot or play the hole. If that happens, your mind is not presen...
4 Mental Steps for Effective Golf Practice
Think Above Par - June 28, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsExplore the crucial role of mental preparation in golf practice. Debunking misconceptions, this episode reveals the impact of mindset on performance. Discover how setting goals, making purposeful decisions, and cultivating confidence can optimize your practice sessions. Whether you love, hate...
How to Know if You're Good Enough in Golf
Think Above Par - June 21, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsIn this episode, Kathy addresses a common concern among golfers: the feeling of not being good enough. Explore the detrimental effects of shame and unrealistic expectations, both from comparing oneself to others and from external standards. Kathy provides practical advice on shifting your mind...
Hope vs Hoping and How It Affects Your Golf
Think Above Par - June 14, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsThis is a portion of a live call from Unleash Your Game, a complete program for mastering your golf brain so you can consistently play to your potential with more calm, certainty and confidence. In the program, I offer live calls to support members on the mental golf journey. I start the call ...
3 Steps to Be More Committed Over Golf Shots
Think Above Par - June 07, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsDiscover the keys to unwavering commitment on the golf course in this episode. Kathy discusses the three essential steps for achieving a state of complete dedication over every golf shot. Learn how being committed can transform your game, enhance your decision-making, and yield remarkable re...
How to Set Powerful Golf Intentions Before a Round
Think Above Par - May 31, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsSetting a golf intention is about giving your brain direction on the golf course. it is a valuable tool to shifting your results. In this episode, I focus on 4 different ways to set intentions along with a few examples of how you can use them the next time you play. Start creating the habit ...
Golf Resilience
Think Above Par - May 24, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsResilience is the ability to recover quickly from difficult conditions. This is really what mental golf is…bouncing back quickly. In this episode, I share with you the top 5 areas for you to focus on building up your resiliency. You may find that you are more resilient in one area and do no...
3 Steps to Make One Day Tournaments Easier
Think Above Par - May 17, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsIf you have a one day qualifier on your schedule this season whether it is a USGA or club championship qualifier, I have three tips to help you get through these rounds easier and with more success. One of the keys is to not make the event too big of a deal for the sake of your brain. The bigg...
Useful Negative Golf Emotions
Think Above Par - May 10, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsPositive thinking isn't always useful and negative emotions are always harmful. In this podcast, Kathy discusses how our emotions affect our golf game and how we can use negative emotions to our advantage. Kathy suggests 5 negative emotions that you are likely to experience in golf and how th...
How To Enjoy Competitive Golf
Think Above Par - May 03, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsDo you think competition is fun? Or would you rather play "fun" golf. Many people sign up for tournaments or competitions and then don't enjoy the event - regardless of how they score. In this episode, I explore what your golf brain is doing when it comes to tournaments and three reasons you ...
Crappy Golf Question You Ask Yourself
Think Above Par - April 26, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsWe tend to ask ourselves bad questions about ourselves and our golf game. They are questions that make us feel crappy. They lead to a bit of hopelessness, doubt, fear, pressure. They sound like: What is wrong with me? What if I score bad? Why can't I ever play well? What If I get off t...
The 4 Stages to Unleash Your Golf Game
Think Above Par - April 19, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsTo play to your potential means to take what you own at this given moment in time out onto the golf course. Most golfers get in their own way with negative thoughts and emotions that leash their game. It is stuck behind a mismanaged mind and thoughts and beliefs most of which we don't even n...
Athletes, Bad Emotions, and Tools To Help with Golf - an Interview With Sarah Held and Amy Arnold
Think Above Par - April 12, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsThis an interview of me on the Switching Teams podcast with Sarah Held and Amy Arnold. We cover alot of topics in this podcast including: the golf challenges of an athlete who competed in other sports bad emotions (emotions are the enemy) warming up preshot routines tools to help your brai...
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