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09 Feb 2022
How to Deal With a Negative Golf Partner
00:10:49
Sometimes we play golf with people who are very negative on the golf course. We know this not only by the words they say but by their actions and their body language.
It can be challenging to stay focused on our own game or maybe we spend our time and energy trying to lift up the spirits of our partner.
In this episode, I offer a few different ways to deal with a negative partner so that you can still play your best golf.
And, is it an opponent that is negative? I have some advice at the end of the podcast on what your best action to take in this situation.
Negative thoughts happen to all of us but at times we can feel a bit our of control, if this sounds like you, I invite you to KathyHartWood.com. You'll find a link to schedule a time to jump on a call with me to talk about your golf life and what you want to accomplish.
16 Feb 2022
When to Work on Your Golf Brain
00:20:02
I love the phrase "You can't read the label from inside the bottle." Basically it means it is hard to see what is holding you back when you are wrapped up in your own BS. We believe our crappy thoughts and we keep repeating the same results over and over again.
In this episode, I talk about who really benefits from mental coaching. I share what criteria need to be met as well as what it is all about.
How To Know When You Are Prepared for a Golf Tournament
00:15:37
Whether you are going to play after the winter break or didn't have an opportunity to practice before you play, we often feel unprepared for the round. I want to share that how to prepare for a tournament or a round after a break is individual. Each of us prepares differently. It is determined by what we want to practice, how much we want to practice, and how frequently we practice. And I want to put a different spin on it for you. What happens when you don't get a chance to practice or play before an event?
In this episode, I explain what it means to be prepared versus unprepared.
I share with how to really prepare for a tournament so that you can play your best golf, regardless of how many balls you hit leading up to it.
3 Obstacles That Keep You From Playing Better Golf
00:11:48
3 obstacles stand in your way of playing better golf, playing at a different level or even having a more enjoyable golf experience.
I share with you in this episode what they are, how you can pin point your personal obstacles and how you go about overcoming them.
Most golfers work to play better so they can feel better. I help people feel better on the golf course and then they play better. If you want help, go to KathyHartWood.as..me/free and schedule a time to talk with me about what is possible for you.
09 Mar 2022
Simple Golf Advice With Tour Player Dudley Hart
00:27:56
In this episode, I talk with my brother, Dudley Hart, PGA Tour Player, Champions Tour Player and assistant coach for University of Florida about the mental game of golf.
You will learn how to keep expectations in check and how long a typical swing change takes. Dudley shares the simple mental advice he used when he first got on tour to help him keep his card and the hardest change he ever made while playing for a living.
This episode is full of powerful takeaways and it is part 1 of 2 episodes.
Learn about current programs or working with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com
16 Mar 2022
What a Tour Player Thinks Over the Golf Ball with Dudley Hart
00:31:45
This is the second part of my interview with my brother Dudley Hart. In this episode we talk about:
what I learned caddying for him at the Greensboro Open,
how important Dudley thinks a pre-shot routine is
how to create belief in yourself versus cockiness
what Dudley says to himself over the golf ball
the power of focus and how to tap into it
why a plan is critical for improvement
how he sets up practice for the team at Florida
We also share a couple funny family and golf stories. This is full of great insight for any level golfer.
This episode is to offer my perspective, as a former college athlete, on women's sport today.
I am not making a stand against anything. I am making a stand FOR over 200,000 women who play college sports.
I talk about whether we are encouraging or discouraging women from playing sport.
I share with you how challenging it is to manage your brain in college and that I want to facilitate women in sport to find resources to help them balance life, sport, family, school, and friends.
If I can help any struggling college athlete, please reach out to me at Kathy@KathyHartWood.com
30 Mar 2022
How To Play Good Golf in Bad Conditions
00:16:44
Not all courses are beautifully designed, immaculately manicured, or perfectly maintained. The weather is not always your ideal temperature and wind.
The more you play courses outside of your own, you eventually come to realize this. It is easy, however, to play a course you do not like and turn it into a bad round and unenjoyable day.
In this podcast, I share with you how to make the most of a "bad" course by shifting your attitude. I offer you a few ways to take it as an opportunity to become a better player.
Your best golf depends on the quality of 4 relationships around the game.
Relationships are just thoughts that you have in your mind about a person or a thing. The words that you say create your feelings which affects how you swing or show up on the course.
It is worth taking a few minutes and checking in on each of these relationships. See if the thoughts you have are useful for your performance or if they are keeping you from playing your best golf and enjoying the game.
The Masters rarely disappoints for golf watching fans. This year was no exception. It was a tournament full of emotions and great mental lessons.
In this episode, I highlight 4 players, Tiger, Cameron, Rory and Scottie. I share with you some valuable lessons that you can relate to and use to help you play and feel better on the course.
Interested in learning to level up your mental challenges, learn more at KathyHartWood.com
20 Apr 2022
The 4 Stages of Learning Golf
00:15:36
What if the number of swing thoughts you had was directly correlated to your level of competency?
We can often think about or swing too much on certain shots but less on others. It is true that the more swing thoughts you have the more challenging it is to have a fluid effortless swing. But maybe there is a reason behind all of that.
We can appreciate the challenge of simplifying our swing thoughts a bit more when we understand the 4 stages of learning.
In this podcast, I explain the 4 stages relative to the game of golf and how it is helpful for you to take a look at where you are with the different shots in your game.
Playing your best comes down to your ability to manage your thoughts and emotions on the golf course. Some emotions are harder to deal with than others and shame is one of them.
Shame is a heavy emotion that shows up in your golf game in sneaky and seemingly innocent ways.
It is challenging to process in a round of golf therefore it is best practices to minimize or avoid it all together.
In this podcast, I talk about how to spot shame, the impact of shame on your golf game and the best way to move past it.
If you want to learn more about working with Kathy go to KathyHartWood.com
11 May 2022
How To Know If You Really Need To Fix Your Swing
00:14:28
If you have a bad day on the golf course and then run to the range to fix your swing. you might be wasting valuable time.
It is key to know and be aware of when you have a mechanical issue and when you don't.
In this episode, I discuss the 4 different circumstances where we incorrectly assume that we have swing issues that need be fixed.
So before you run to the range or sign up for a lesson or buy new equipment, listen to this episode.
Golf is one of the few sports where drinking alcohol is acceptable and even encouraged. This is not a problem unless you are using alcohol for the wrong reasons.
If you are looking to level up your game, play more consistently, or improve your mental game, it is worth looking at why you are drinking.
In this episode, I share with you 3 reasons why you may be drinking on the course to help shed some light on opportunities for you to grow, on and off the course.
This episode is directed toward the casual drinker.
If you feel that drinking is a problem for you or something that you have no control over, there are several resources available for you to seek assistance online. I am happy to provide some amazing coaches that specialize in over drinking. Please feel free to email me.
If you want to change and grow, your success is directly related to how coachable and self-coachable you are.
Being not-coachable means you are unwilling to look at your results from a curious and open mindset. It might mean you think you are right and any other way is wrong.
In this episode, I share three traits of a coachable person along with powerful questions to ask yourself along the way.
You also have to be willing to be uncomfortable in order to change.
If you want to level up, change your results or just feel better, you want to increase your level of coachability.
Learn more at KathyHartWood.com MasterYourGolfBrain.com
01 Jun 2022
How to Play Well in Important Tournaments
00:08:33
If you have a big tournament coming up this season, and you are already feeling the anxiety and the pressure to play well, then this podcast is going to help.
I show you how to play with more calm and certainty in those tournaments that really matter.
I share two simple steps that will make a huge impact on your performance on tournament day.
Setting and taking care of your personal boundaries on the golf course is critical for your success and ability to stay focused.
It is about what you are willing to tolerate and where you speak up for yourself. It could be golf etiquette, rules, values, or personal nuances like chewing gum, talking, playing music.
In this podcast, I define what a boundary is and the two main reason we avoid making them.
I also share more details about two types of boundaries - personal and golf.
It is important to establish the difference before your round and to make sure you have your own back with whatever you choose.
Playing by the rules is an integral part of the game. The USGA talks about it in Rule 1. It includes playing within the spirit of the game. One of those is calling out the rules on yourself. Many golfers, however, use the rules against themselves and their playing partners and it interferes with your game and your mindset on the course.
In this episode, I share my opinion in a way to think about the rules so that you can find more certainty and confidence when you play. Learn the basic rules: USGA.org
Playing in a scramble, best ball, alternate shots, or one of the seemingly endless options of team golf can mess with your golf brain. We run into different pressure and fears in team golf more than we do in individual play.
In this episode, I talk about the different thoughts you have to manage, the emotions you encounter and the way it ALL affects your ability to make your best swings.
This is an ideal opportunity to naturally shame ourselves and put a huge dent into our confidence. I share with you 5 ways to thinks about team formats so that you can finish the round with your confidence in tact.
Let's talk golf emotions. Often golfers think that they shouldn't experience certain emotions on the golf course. There is a thought that golf should even be emotionless. We can define certain emotions as good or bad or even deny they exist. When we do this we make managing them more challenging.
In this episode I talk about which emotions are preferred on the golf course and what happens when we experience other emotions like anger, frustration, stress, anxiety or disappointment.
This is the first episode in a 3 part series on golf emotions.
What To Do When You Aren't Calm, Certain or Confident On The Golf Course
00:11:22
I often talk that playing golf calm, certain and confident allows your best swings to show up. You are able to think clearly and swing freely.
I do not suggest that you SHOULDN'T experience any negative emotions. That isn't a realistic goal. They are going to happen.
So what do you do when they occur? I explain that to you in this podcast.
I share my golf house analogy and offer some ideas to help you get back to a calmer place before your next swing.
Want to work with Kathy? Go to KathyHartWood.com and schedule a free call.
13 Jul 2022
Golf and Fear
00:10:53
Most of our fears on the golf course are not about being eaten by a tiger or bitten by a spider or mugged by a scary dude. ( and yes being bitten by an alligator can definitely be a thing in parts of the US).
What we usually have fear of is: fear of failure, fear of embarrassment, fear of rejection, fear of disappointment.
These aren't going to cause us physical harm. They cause us emotional or social pain and our brain perceives it the same as if you were encountering a pre-historic hyena.
In this podcast, I talk about what we really fear and how to tackle it on the golf course.
if you tell yourself that you want to shoot a certain score...or NOT shoot a certain score, this episode is for you. I share with you how to shift your mindset to something more useful.
One of the hardest things you can do is try to NOT shoot a number. For example, you might want to NOT shoot higher than 80.
In this episode, I share some insight on why you want to shift this thinking and what the objective and focus ideally should be during a round.
If you have ever tried to not have negative thoughts or tried to be more positive but struggled to gain any traction, I explain why in this podcast.
Negative thinking leads to negative results but sometimes we can't seem to prevent those thoughts from surfacing and affecting our performance.
I clear up three points about negative thoughts and offer a plan of action that will help you quiet the chatter and create better results for yourself on the course,
If you want to work on the mental piece or you want more mental peace, I invite you to jump on a free discovery call at KathyHartWood.as.me to see what is possible for you.
03 Aug 2022
The Real Value of Thinking Above Par For Your Golf and Life (an interview)
00:56:22
This is an interview by Jesse Perryman from the Flaghuntersgolfpod. He invited me to his podcast and we talked about so much valuable content about what thinking above par is all about that I wanted to repost it here.
Jesse is an enthusiastic lover of the game of golf and asked powerful questions relative to the what it takes to manage your brain around the game.
It is an awesome summation of what this podcast is all about.
If you want any help with your personal mental management reach out to Kathy@KathyHartWood.com
10 Aug 2022
How Being Hard On Yourself and Your Game Slows Your Progress
00:14:31
Do you think that being hard on yourself is a useful tactic to create results?
Maybe you punish yourself with extra practice sessions or you berate yourself with a strong verbal kick in the a@@.
In this podcast, I help you discover if being tough on yourself is giving you the best results possible.
Then I share a new way of looking at being hard on yourself and how you can shift it slightly to create faster and bigger results!
Do you feel as if other people perform better under pressure than you? When there is a clutch putt or shot to be made, it can seem like certain players handle those moments with a sense of determination and focus while others struggle or "choke".
If you feel like you choke under pressure on the golf course, this podcast is for you. I put my spin on choking and what differentiates a player who excels under pressure versus one who crumbles.
I share three steps to start performing better under pressure including a few tactics to help build your focus muscle on the golf course.
I also give you some ideas to start looking into areas of your life where you already have the skill required to perform under pressure.
If you want help performing better under pressure, visit KathyHartWood.com
24 Aug 2022
6 Golf Personality Traits That Hold You Back
00:18:40
If you know you get in your own way on the golf course, this episode will help you pinpoint where to start the work on unleashing your game.
I have categorized it to 6 main golf personality traits.
And because how we do one thing, we do everything, these traits will likely be found in areas of your life off the course. You may discover that you relate to several traits...this is common. But as we solve for one...we solve for others.
If you want to learn how to tackle anyone of these traits, I encourage you to go to KathyHartWood.com for more information.
How do you really know if you are playing to your potential? For that matter, how do you even know what your potential is?
By definition, potential is "showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future."
And while I think that serves as a great goal - striving for something you are capable of in the future. Is it possible to play to your potential right now...with what you have...while you work toward what you want to achieve?
I think there is and I dive into it this podcast. I share with you 3 components of playing to your potential...today and in the future.
Have your ever said "My head was going to explode" or "I can't take it anymore"?
How about "This course is impossible" or "There is no way I can score here."
These are subtle and sometimes not so subtle ways we create golf drama for ourselves on the course.
If you have a tendency to use colorful language and lots of adjectives to describe your golf, the course or the people you play with, this episode is for you.
I shed the light on some seemingly harmless sayings and how they dramatically affect your game.
If you ever wondered, why golf feels so mental, I talk about it on this podcast. In Episode 1, I talk about what your brain is doing on the golf course. But, in this podcast I take it a bit deeper.
I talk about the two parts of your mindset on the golf course. One part deals with what you do over a shot and after a shot.
The other portion deals with what is waiting for you on 18 when you are finished with your round.
If you feel like there is another layer to the mental part of golf, you want to listen in.
Where we place our golf attention greatly influences our results on the golf course. This includes what we pay attention to how much information we process during a round. We remind ourselves of what we don't want to do on the golf course. And this seems like a logical tactic. However it rarely serves us in a useful way. In addition, we can be influenced by other people's thoughts and attention.
A rafting trip in West Virginia inspired this podcast and cover. I use this adventure to emphasize the importance of where to place your attention in golf and how easily it is to get distracted and focused on things you do not want to happen on the golf course.
Golf is an emotional game. We can have 10 different emotions just on one hole.
What makes golf challenging is the small amount of time we have to deal with them. We have minutes or seconds before the next shot for us to deal with thoughts or emotions.
It is a skill that I encourage people to practice on and off the golf course. The more you practice it - the better you get at it and the easier it will be for you to do on the course.
In this episode, I share with you how to deal with emotions. I differentiate between emotions that can seem easier to process and ones that take a longer time.
I walk you through the exact steps that you can start with today to process emotions so that you can get back to a place where you can create the results that you want on and off the golf course.
You can learn more about how to work with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com
12 Oct 2022
Golf Judgement
00:09:35
Most golfers worry about being judged about their shots, their score, their swing...you name it.
Fear of judgement holds us back from showing up as our true selves on and off the golf course.
I want to help you reduce your fear of judgement. In this episode, I share three points about golf judgement; who judges, what the judgements mean about you, and how to minimize worrying about judgement.
If you want to focus more on the shot at hand instead of what other people might be saying about you, I got you covered in this podcast.
Scoring Apps and Your Golf Game - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
00:14:53
If you use the golf genius app in tournaments, you want to listen to this podcast.
I discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of using this app during competition. I bring up a few different ways to look at the app for scoring and decide if it is useful for you to use during the round.
I talk about creating boundaries for you phone, claiming your own agency on making decisions relative to the app, and how to decide ahead of time whether to look at Live Scoring.
If you want to know how to work with me or learn more about my programs, go to KathyHartWood.com
26 Oct 2022
Simplify the Mental Game By Recognizing Tendencies
00:15:15
Sometime the mental game can seem complicated or overwhelming. Managing all the thoughts in your head can seem like an insurmountable task. Instead of feeling like you aren't making progress, I suggest you look for tendencies and lump them together into a bucket.
In this episode, I share with you 3 different areas for you to look for your personal tendencies: learning styles, traits and off-course strengths.
Once you find your buckets, you can then come up with a plan to help you minimize and simplify the challenge of mental management on the course.
Swinging powerfully and repeatably requires a good pivot.
Thinking powerfully requires us to mentally pivot...and in golf it needs to happen quickly.
If we don't pivot away from crappy thoughts or states, we get in our own way. We prevent our best swings from coming out.
Often in a rush to feel better or quiet our brain, we change our circumstances. It is an easy and fast way to feel better. This looks like changing a pairing, dropping out of a tournament, pulling the ball out of a divot, even cheating on your score or handicap.
When we do this we miss the opportunity to build the mental muscle to pivot which we inevitably will need.
I want you to learn to pivot from where you are...like a boss.
Choosing to think differently about your current situation gives you so much more agency and ownership over your experience.
Build that skill BEFORE you change your situation on or off the course.
In episode 93, I teach you how to mentally pivot in 4 steps.
Build this skill so you are ready for your next golf game.
If want help with this or want to learn more about how to work with Kathy, go to KathyHartWood.com
09 Nov 2022
A Bad Golf Round And Progress
00:11:01
If you have ever had a bad round, a couple blow up holes, finished poorly or just couldn't stop the negative chatter in your head and felt like...you have lost all the progress you THOUGHT you made.
You are not alone. And nothing has gone wrong.
In this episode, I talk about a few different scenarios where golfers feel like they lost progress. One bad round or bad hole or mental lapse doesn't mean a thing. Listen in as I break it down and explain how you want to think about those times you feel you are going backwards.
Managing your golf thoughts can seem overwhelming some days and super easy on other days. You may find your brain is quiet one day and super negative the next day.
Or you may notice that you have a very loud negative thought that you hear all the time. You are not alone. In this episode, I share with you how to make sense of your thoughts with a couple analogies to hamsters and buses.
If you want to know how to quiet your negative thoughts and think more useful thoughts so that you create better results on the course, this episode will simplify what is going on in your head.
You can find out how to work with Kathy at KathyHartWoo.com
23 Nov 2022
Football Fans, You Golf and Outcomes
00:12:51
There is a lot of football played on Thanksgiving week. So I took the opportunity to make analogies between football and your golf game.
And yes, there is a connection to how you root for your favorite team, how you root against teams and the emphasis you place on the outcome of the game with how you show up in your own golf world. That includes you on the course, you in competition and you with your competition.
Take a listen as I talk about how we root against teams, the rule of 50/50 in sport, and wins, scores and self-worth.
How to Pivot From Perfectionism and People-Pleasing to Peace On and Off the Golf Course with Holly Pihl
00:27:12
It is one thing to listen to all of the content in this podcast. It is another thing to apply it to your game and life.
In this episode, I talk with my client Holly Pihl about perfectionism, people-pleasing and crappy drives.
She shares with you how, through coaching, she has learned the skills to swing with certainty off the tee while not "giving a rat's ass" what people think about her game.
Holly took her mental golf tools and insight off of the golf course and shares examples of how to use them in everyday life.
You will definitely find areas to relate to Holly and her story.
If you would like to sign up for a free Discovery Call, go to KathyHartWood.com for more information or go directly to the link HERE
07 Dec 2022
From Quitting to Big Pit-in-Your-Stomach Goals With Kathleen Foley
00:26:35
In this episode, I share insight and stories with another client, Kathleen Foley.
She shares how she went from thoughts of quitting to creating big goals for herself. Over 60% of the time, she uses her mental golf skills off of the golf course to level up her personal and family life.
She talks about being in other people's heads, believing without evidence and coming to terms with all the negative thoughts.
How High Handicappers Benefit From Mental Coaching with Christy Starkweather
00:21:35
If you think you need to be a low handicap or competitive golfer to benefit from mental coaching, Christy is going to share her experience.
She went from anxious and frustrated to playing with more calm and patience.
She uses several of the tools that I teach in this podcast to set intentions before the round which helps her enjoy the game more and play with more certainty.
Christy also shares how she used the coaching tools to show up as a empowered leader in her job.
You will be inspired on how she showed up to sign up for leagues, events with people she didn't know and even play in her club championship.
We all have only one brain. How we manage it directly affects our experience on the course and at work regardless of our handicap.
You Aren't A F-ing Unicorn - 5 Mental Struggles of All Golfers
00:15:05
If you feel you are on an island all alone trying to sort out your golf brain and that no one else can relate, you are so mistaken, my friend.
You are not alone. Or as I told a client, "you aren't a f-ing unicorn." (In a very loving and kind tone. 😇)
This thinking implies there is something wrong with us.
All of us experience the same mental things on the golf course, regardless of your handicap or years playing or level of competition.
In this episode, I share with you 5 mental similarities that all golfers experience at some point.
The key is to know that you are not broken or...a unicorn, meaning, you are not the only one having crazy ass thoughts, emotional ups and downs, and self-criticism.
Take a listen and find out how you and everyone else on the golf course actually have a lot in common relative to what is going on in that golf brain!
Learn more about programs or how to get coached at KathyHartWood.com
28 Dec 2022
How a Year of Leaning In Lead to Personal Golf Bests for Karen Rainey
00:18:34
Karen Rainey is a private client who proves the work is never done. She chose to keep leveling up her game and her mental skills as she challenged her self to work through discomfort and vulnerability to have her best golf year to date.
She had several personal bests, took her game on the road, and showed up for herself in some challenging moments in 2023.
Karen talks about how desire to live a full life keeps her doing the work you find in this podcast...and the results have shown up for her on and off the golf course.
If you want to be inspired by what is possible for your golf and personal life, you do not want to miss this episode with Karen Rainey.
#nevergiveup #takinghergameontheroad
Learn more about Kathy and how to work with her at KathyHartWood.com
04 Jan 2023
Realistic Golf Goals are BS
00:15:24
Do you have golf goals for this year? Maybe you want to play in a tournament or lower your handicap. You might be wondering if your goal is realistic or doable.
In this episode, I share with you not only why realistic goals are BS but how to tell if you have actually picked a realistic goal for yourself.
There is a process to reaching a goal or an achievement or a simply a want. I get you started looking at your personal and golf goals in a whole new way.
Your attitude about golf definitely plays a role in your success. Bad attitudes happen. The key is how long you stay in an unproductive attitude that matters. It matters for how you get to feel, it matters how it affects your playing partners or friends and family, and it matters to the results you create.
In this episode, I share 4 dominant golf attitudes to be on the look out for this golf season and how you can snap out of them sooner than later.
I also share what I think is the best attitude to adopt while playing the game of golf...or anywhere for that matter. (and it is not what you think)
If you have a handicap, and you probably do if you are listening to this podcast, you have a story about it.
That story is either hurting or helping your game.
In this episode, I talk about the story or drama you have about your current handicap and the identity you have around your future/goal handicap.
Getting your mind around the number (handicap) is key for you playing your best golf.
And, I also talk about those deceitful handicaps and what it means to have a vanity handicap or padded handicap. If that is you or if you play with this people on the regular, you want to listen in.
Getting off to a bad start with a big number or a double bogey is going to happen if you play enough golf. The urge is to press for birdies and good holes to make up for the double bogey.
Or you may think that the task is too big to overcome and you throw in the towel on the round.
In this episode, I respond to a listener question about how to get past a bad start. I share with you some truths to remind your brain and a couple ways to reframe the way you look at the start to your round.
I also talk about how to come up with a mindset shift that work for you.
Bad holes are going to happen and if they happen in the beginning of the round, it can be more challenging to stay in the game. I help you come up with a plan so you are prepared to have your best day possible after a big number.
Changing Your Golf Brain is Like Changing Your Golf Swing
00:15:42
I wish I could wave a magic wand and give everyone a beautiful swing and a peaceful mind full of useful thoughts.
Unfortunately, our brains like to create habits and once we create them in our swing or in our brains, it takes some work to break the habits and replace them with new ones.
While we may not have a problem with doing the work, we are actually working against our own brain’s desire NOT to change.
In this episode, I share with you what to expect and how changing your negative thoughts and swing mechanics have a lot in common.
Ever feel like you constantly have blow up holes or a series of bogeys that keep you from playing consistent golf? Maybe you struggle with putting a few good rounds together.
It can seem like you just keep making stupid mistakes.
If you have a pattern like this there are steps to take to minimize erratic holes and rounds.
In this episode, I share with you three areas where we can get erratic in golf:
After a bad shot
After a bad hole
And even after a birdie
I show you how to bring your attention and awareness to exactly what might be getting in your way of playing your best golf on a more consistent basis.
Have you been accused of taking the game too seriously?
In this episode, I talk about how to differentiate the difference between being a passionate golfer and a "too passionate" golfer.
It could be that you spend most of your days practicing and playing the game, all of your conversations revolve around golf, and all your spare time is spent watching videos and taking lessons.
It could be that you take a few extra looks at putts and double check your yardage.
But how do you really know if you have gone to the land of too serious? I'll share with you what to look for in this episode.
In this episode I challenge you to try on different lenses in any area of your life and your golf game where you are aggravated, annoyed, or upset.
Those emotions are indicators that perhaps you are "wearing" glasses that are filtering your world in a way that doesn't serve you.
This works on and off the golf course. By trying this challenge and finding evidence of shifting your lens, you give your brain more proof that it works.
And then, you will be inspired to do it over and over again.
Listen in as I walk your through different scenarios for you to explore and shift your lens so that YOU get to have more control over your experience.
How to Overcome Golf Imposter Syndrome (attn. Golf Pros)
00:16:46
Whether you are a golf pro, former college golfer, accomplished athlete, high achiever or a person whose handicap just dropped a handful of strokes, you can relate to the feeling that you are not as good as people think you are.
Imposter syndrome can produce a lot of anxiety, fear, worry, and doubt in people.
In this episode, I talk about what imposter syndrome is relative to the game of golf. I use golf pros as an example because it is such a prevalent issue for many in the industry.
You do not need to be a golf pro to relate to feeling like a fraud or inadequate in someway. I
I share with you 5 steps to overcoming imposter syndrome in golf or life so that you can reduce the negative emotions that keep you from not only playing well but enjoying the day.
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22 Mar 2023
A Concept to Change Your Negative Golf Moments
00:12:22
Golf isn't always great. I know you know this. We certainly wish that everyday was amazing. But if everyday was awesome then no day would be. We want the contrast. If we don't know what bad shots are we won't know what good shots are.
If we don't know what hopeless feels like, we won't recognize hope when it happens.
This is a concept of 50/50 that shows up in our lives and on the course.
In this episode, I explain how to use this concept to make the most of the inevitable negative moments that we will experience with the game of golf.
Deep Dive into the Mental Game with Jesse and Justin
01:17:54
This is a special episode. I am sharing a conversation I had with Jesse Perryman and Justin Tang on the Flag Hunters Podcast.
We dive into all kinds of topics on the mental side of the game.
This is the three of us having a conversation about how we get in our own way, the role the mental game plays in golf and your performance and so many more topics relative to playing to your potential.
So many people tell me, "I just want to have fun when I play." But the question is...how do you do that?
Or more specifically...what makes golf NOT fun for you?
In my opinion, I believe we over use or misuse the word "fun" when it comes to golf. In this episode, I break down how we define fun and how to reframe it for your game I share 4 steps including some questions to ask yourself as you explore how to have more "fun" EVEN when you are having an off day.
To 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 notice.
In this episode, I talk about the 4 stages of unleashing your golf game.
First is to unleash your brain from negative thoughts patterns
Second unleash your swing from pressure, frustration, doubt, ets
Third, play unleashed by minimizing your focus on results or fears
Fourth is to unleash your confidence and play in this state regardless of how you are hitting the ball.
There is nothing more frustrating than knowing you have more talent than you take to the course. I share the steps to getting out of your own way and unleashing your game on the course.
Positive 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 they can be useful when playing the game.
It is not about avoiding negative emotions or feeling like the only way to play well is if you are calm, certain, or confident. There actually are some negative emotions that you can not only expect but embrace with the game of golf.
If 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 bigger of a deal you make the tournament the more your brain is going to freak you out.
I share three mental hurdles that typically show up on qualifying days. If you are aware of them and have some strategies to pivot back to a more calm or certain state, you will produce better and easier results.
Learn more about the Academy and Unleash Your Game at KathyHart Wood.com
24 May 2023
Golf Resilience
00:10:03
Resilience 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 not recover as quickly in other areas.
This episode puts a little different spin on looking at mental golf and narrows done where to focus so that you can build your golf resilience.
Discover 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 results.
Explore the power of self-awareness, making confident choices, and the crucial art of keeping your word to yourself.
Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner, these practical strategies will help you unleash your true potential and enjoy your time on the course so much more.
This 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 talking about hope. How we use the word versus how we create hope for us on the golf course.
At the end of this call, you can hear a member share her recent experience shifting her thoughts and changing her results.
In 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 mindset, cultivating self-acceptance, and separating your worth from your performance on the golf course. Discover how to identify moments of self-doubt, pivot away from shame, and either work on improving specific areas or embrace self-acceptance. Step into a more empowered and enjoyable golfing experience by recognizing your inherent enough-ness..
Explore 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, or overdo practice, gain actionable strategies to develop a positive mindset and unlock your potential on the golf course.
Listen in to learn the importance of intention, quality, and a focused approach in mastering the mental game of golf practice.
Sometimes 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 present and your swing is not smooth. As a result, you likely repeat the same mistake.
In this episode, learn 4 ways to eliminate the bad memory so that you can make your best swings the next time you tee it up.
Connect with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com
12 Jul 2023
4 Reasons You Don't Like to Tell People What You Shot
00:12:17
If 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 head about the question and questioner, expose 4 mental hurdles.
These are mental obstacles to you being able to play your best golf and enjoy your time on the course.
In 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 explore the power of open communication with your partner, setting boundaries, and being mindful of the words and body language you use during the game. Learn how to avoid unnecessary pressure and distractions, allowing you to focus on your own game and perform at your best.
Avoid Home Course Complacency: 5 Ways to Sharpen Your Mental Skills and Prepare For Tournaments on Your Home Course
00:10:49
As 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 to elevate both our mental and golfing skills. By changing tee boxes, hitting different shots off the tee, playing with better golfers, trying alternate shot formats, and challenging ourselves in various weather conditions, we can break the cycle of complacency and sharpen our focus. Embrace these tactics and step up your game when you hit unfamiliar fairways and greens with confidence.
Superstitions 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 may affect your performance.
I share with you how to decipher if your "thing" is a preference or a superstition. You get to figure out if it is something you want to keep or shift for the benefit of your game and peace of mind.
If 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 than most, this episode is for you.
I show you how to use two of mental concepts, lenses and 50/50, to help you reframe and shift your experience around the bad, unfortunate, or unlucky parts of the game.
If 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 golfers
playing slowly
fear of being a slow golfer
I describe 3 types of slow golfer scenarios that you likely have to deal with on the course.
You definitely want to get your head around slow play because without a plan you can get the rug pulled out from underneath you and derail a perfectly good round.
I share with you how to get ahead of slow play in this episode and how to reframe the way you look at slow golfers.
How to Manage Anxiety and Fear on the Golf Course with Jill Howell
00:38:26
All 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 this episode, Jill Howell, an emotional health coach, explains what is actually happening when you experience anxiety.
She also share some useful tools that you can take to the course to help you manage the anxiety and fear that shows up and interferes with your performance on the course.
If you want to download Jill's 10 easy ways to Relieve Anxiety and Overwhelm, had to KathyHartWood.com/CALM
05 Sep 2023
7 Mental Lessons to Share With Your Junior Golfer
00:10:00
Being 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 they can have some success.
It's challenging at times to watch them feel bad, be upset, fail, beat themselves up, be negative. All the things that comes with being a junior golfer or a golfer for that matter.
There are a few key mental lessons that will definitely serve you and your junior or college golfer and I share them with you in this episode.
"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 a previous hole or shot, or argue with the reality of the situation in front of you, you can better understand what is required to play in the present moment.
I share with you the 3 steps required to hit golf shots "one at a time."
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Scoring 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 about scoring so that you can stand over as many shots as possible from a calm, certain or confident place.
Listen in and gain a paradigm shift on scoring with 3 key concepts.
Have 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 the question is “How do you make a birdie?”
The quick answer is hit is close and make as short a putt as possible.
This is for sure an easier way to go about it but in this episode I want to shift the way you think about making a birdie so that you can open yourself up to more creativity and possibilities on the golf course.
And in the process help prevent you from make random mistakes and ugly swings on those last few holes or short part fives.
Dealing with Pressure, Fear and Professional Golf with Yoonhee Kim
00:28:43
Yoonhee 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.
Regardless of your level of golf, you will find her story relatable as you learn how a tour player manages the golf brain and tournament play.
Part 2 - Q and A with Tour Player Yoonhee Kim, Confidence, Making Money, and Digging Deep
00:25:46
Listen 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 golf and understand that you do not need to be a professional or low handicap to benefit from this work.
If you want to benefit from working on your mental golf connect with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com
18 Oct 2023
3 Things I Learned as a Caddie in a USGA Event with Tori Totlis
00:43:51
This 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 effective instruction and how it can be tailored to resonate with different learners.
“The fastest way to get better is to manage your mind first. Don’t wait to become a certain handicap before you decide to work on your brain and how you think out on the course. Work on it now.”
Tori and I dive into my three biggest takeaways on caddying for USGA events: being prepared mentally for the pace of play, understanding group dynamics, and setting up your course conditions.
You can listen to more of Tori's podcasts by going here on Apple
Connect with Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.com
25 Oct 2023
How to Handle Mental Setbacks
00:10:01
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 signs of failure but part of being human.
She shares insights and strategies to deal with setbacks. Life outside the golf course can influence your game, and she explains how to manage these external factors.
With real-life examples, she illustrates how new and unfamiliar situations can challenge even the most experienced golfers. Instead of seeing setbacks as failures, she encourages you to view them as opportunities for growth and learning.
Tune in to this episode, and discover how to break mental habits, maintain progress, and thrive on and off the golf course.
01 Nov 2023
4 Ways You Mentally Self-Sabotage in Golf
00:13:28
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. Failing to self-reflect and be aware of repeating patterns and habits. 2. Waiting for external situations to change to feel better, giving away power to circumstances. 3. Not setting intentions for the round, allowing the mind to wander. 4. Creating unnecessary mental turmoil by not preparing for certain shots or situations.
She encourages golfers to proactively address these issues and be more aware of their mental game to avoid self-sabotage. If you want assistance with your mental management on the course, contact Kathy at KathyHartWood.com
08 Nov 2023
When All Your Hard Work is Not Showing Up in Your Golf Scores
00:11:40
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 negative emotions isn't the best solution and encourages golfers to shift their perspective.
She highlights that golf doesn't always have a direct correlation between effort and results, unlike some other areas in life.
Managing one's mind and emotions on the golf course is crucial, and unrealistic expectations can lead to frustration.
Kathy suggests that before quitting, golfers should consider what they truly want from the game and how it makes them feel. The key is to manage one's emotions and embrace the journey rather than rushing for results.
Before you throw in the towel, make sure you listen to this episode.
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 scores.
The episode aims to gently guide listeners into honestly assessing the emotional impact of golf on their lives, urging them to explore whether the game carries more significance than they consciously recognize.
Learn about working with Kathy and mental golf programs at KathyHartWood.com
22 Nov 2023
How to Find the Wins After a Challenging Golf Season
00:17:11
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 course management perspective.
This process helps you create a plan for the next season. And even if you are not playing and your season is over, Kathy shares how to practice your mental skills all year.
To work with Kathy or learn more about her programs head to KathyHartWood.com
29 Nov 2023
Being Hard on Yourself Vs Finding Small Golf Wins
00:11:37
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 yourself an out or a pass for not succeeding.
It can seem more useful to beat yourself up for a bit, feel down and show that you are not happy with your performance.
In this episode, I want to share with you the reasons why you want to find the smalls wins and the benefit or lack there of in being hard on yourself.
This will shift the way you look at giving yourself a hard time for underperforming and inspire you to go out and find the wins, no matter how small.
The 6 Biggest Mental Shifts That Transformed My Golf and Life
00:13:33
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,
believing in something before seeing it, and
treating confidence as a skill that can be developed.
These realizations proved pivotal, teaching her to take control of her mental state both on and off the golf course.
She encourages listeners to pick at least one of these shifts to experiment with in order to experience positive changes in their lives and their game.
00:01 Introduction and Welcome
00:24 The Importance of Mental Shifts in Golf
01:46 First Mental Shift: Control Over Thoughts
03:21 Second Mental Shift: Emotions are Created by Thoughts
05:07 Third Mental Shift: Emotions are Not a Sign of Weakness
07:23 Fourth Mental Shift: Embracing Discomfort
08:50 Fifth Mental Shift: Believing Before Seeing
10:30 Sixth Mental Shift: Confidence is Learned and Practiced
11:46 Summary and Conclusion
Stay connected with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com/join
21 Dec 2023
Revolutionizing Green Reading: The Slopegraide App and Jeff Mocini
00:14:44
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 the LiDAR scanner in Pro and Pro Max devices, enabling a better understanding of the slope and roll.
To tackle time constraints during practice rounds, the app has a course mode featuring green models from over 100 courses.
Full access to the app is via a free account creation and offers a 'smartphone marker' for measuring slopes for those lacking iPhone Pro models.
Lastly, Slope Grade aids with speed control through rollmaps, providing color-coded charts for determining the correct speed for different slopes.
Listen in as Jeff explains all the features.
00:47 Introduction to Slope Grade App
01:50 The Inspiration Behind the App
02:34 How the App Works
03:38 Overcoming Practice Round Limitations with Course Mode
The Impact of Golf on Your Life and Life on Your Golf
00:11:47
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 insights on the balance they currently have. Kathy lays emphasis on the need to manage thoughts and emotions intentionally and also highlights how our personality traits show up in our golf game and in our everyday life.
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