Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance

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 glove, no tee time, no problem. We’ll talk about managing negativity, handling emotions, setting intentions, and building real-deal confidence before the season even starts.Because here’s the truth: you don’t need 18 holes to train your brain. You just need a little awareness and a willingness to do the work now—so when it’s go time, your mindset is ready to roll.Perfect for winter, busy seasons, or anytime you’re not playing but still want to play above par. Let’s go.Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE Join the NEXT Workshop Here Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at [email protected] Website: KathyHartWood.com

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 kills your confidence and your scorecard.I’ll show you how to stop fighting your fade, start playing the shot you actually brought that day, and make smarter choices based on evidence—not ego. This is how you lower the pressure, clean up your headspace, and play with more certainty. Because golf gets a whole lot more fun when you stop arguing with reality.Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE Join the NEXT Workshop Here Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at [email protected] Website: KathyHartWood.com

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 with his brain instead of against it. Karl shares how he discovered the mental game after hearing me on another podcast, and why golf lessons alone weren't solving his real problem—his experience on the course.You'll hear Karl's honest journey through the three stages of awareness, how he uses tools like STEAR and Pivot daily (not just on the course), and why he believes investing in your brain is the best gift you can give yourself.This conversation is real, vulnerable, and full of practical takeaways about how mental skills transfer from golf to every area of life—relationships, work, even road rage.What You'll Learn:Why practicing more doesn't fix the mental gameHow to catch yourself before "going nuclear" on the courseThe power of pivoting your thoughts in traffic, tough conversations, and bad shotsWhy journaling and doing the work matters (and what happens when you get lazy)The real cost of not working on your mental gameIf Karl's story resonates with you, it's time to start doing the work. Your brain is worth the investment.Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE Join the NEXT Workshop Here Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at [email protected] Website: KathyHartWood.com

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 exact mindset tools she used, how she defines her wins, and why there's no magic checklist—but a whole lot of power in showing up, doing the reps, and being your own solution. Karen’s journey is full of wisdom, heart, and real-life application. Grab your mental caddy and let’s go.Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE Join the NEXT Workshop Here Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at [email protected] Website: KathyHartWood.com

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 course.But recently, when I asked him what created the most success for him, he sent me a message that stopped me in my tracks.He said: "The biggest thing is that you have one brain and you get to use the tools you give me in all parts of life. Practicing with my aging parents, stepdaughters, daughters, and wife has been the biggest gift you've given me. Golf is just what got us started."He went on: "My appreciation and gratitude for you is off the charts. Don't let it go to your head, but you're an amazing human. FYI, my wife just said she thanks you."Golf was just what got them started. But the real transformation? That happened off the course.In this final episode, you'll learn:Why you have one brain (how you do one thing, you do everything)How the tools work everywhere — STEAR for family relationships, Brain Dump before tough conversations, 18Proud at the end of your workdayWhy practicing self-compassion on the course makes it your default everywhereHow using these tools off the course makes you better on the courseThe complete S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path roadmap and what comes nextThis is the end of the series, but it doesn't have to be the end of your transformation.Grab the tools in the free Your Mental Caddy community: HereThe Complete S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Path:Episode 1: Start & Commit ✅Episode 2: Use Your Tools ✅Episode 3: Clarify Your Wins ✅Episode 4: Control Your Thoughts ✅Episode 5: Engage in Reps ✅Episode 6: Share & Support ✅Episode 7: Stretch Beyond Golf ✅Continue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HERE Join the NEXT Workshop Here Mastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-Coaching Mastering Your Golf Brain - The Workbook Mental Golf Journal - A Range for Your Brain Are all available at KathyHartWood.com/book Private coaching starts with a Free Discovery Call here: Email Kathy at [email protected] Website: KathyHartWood.com