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Hae you ever played golf with people who just bug the heck out of you? 

Unless you play with the same group with your favorite people every round, you like have played with "challenging people". In this episode of Think Above Par, Kathy dives into the mental game of golf by exploring how to make fellow golfers and various on-course interactions neutral (neither golf nor bad). She shares personal anecdotes and offers practical advice on how to manage your thoughts and reactions to different personalities, ensuring that your golf experience is controlled by your mindset, not the people around you.

Learn strategies to keep your focus, maintain your calm, and build mental resilience both on and off the golf course.

In this episode of Above Par, we dive into the common challenges golfers face when standing over the ball.

Through real Q&A snippets from the Think About Par Club, we explore issues like dealing with uncertainties, focusing on difficult versus easy shots, and maintaining discipline and awareness.

Learn practical tips on committing to shots and improving mental focus that can translate to better performance on the course and in life. Tune in for valuable insights and strategies to help you play your best game.

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In this special episode of Above Par, Kathy delves into the powerful experiences of the members from Think Above Par Academy. 

By sharing their wins and the impact of mental and emotion management on the course, you learn how managing emotions and focusing on the experience can enhance golf performance. 

Hear firsthand accounts of overcoming mid-game excitement, maintaining calmness under pressure, and shifting paradigms to create a more enjoyable and successful game. 
Listen to the stories and discover how you can implement some of the strategies and pivots of these amazing members of the Think Above Par membership. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Success in your career or other sports can play a role in how you show up at the golf course.

It plays a role in what you expect of yourself and what you think others expect of you.

In this episode, I name 4 ways we identify ourselves relative to golf and how it can affect your game and golf experience.

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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.

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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