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 want more help with this head to KathyHartWood.com

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 want more help with this head to <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

Golf Superstitions vs Golf Preferences

If you want to start lowering your handicap or knock a shot of your score, there are 3 main areas to look: physicalmentalcourse management/skillsIn 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

If you want to start lowering your handicap or knock a shot of your score, there are 3 main areas to look:  <ul><li>physical</li><li>mental</li><li>course management/skills</li></ul>In this episode, I give you a fresh perspective on how to sharpen your game one shot at a time. Connect with Kathy at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

3 Areas to Sharpen Your Game One Shot at a Time

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. Connect with Kathy at KathyHartWood.comRegenerate response

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. Connect with Kathy at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a> Regenerate response

Avoid Home Course Complacency: 5 Ways to Sharpen Your Mental Skills and Prepare For Tournaments on Your Home 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. Connect with Kathy at KathyHartWood.comRegenerate response

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. Connect with Kathy at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a> Regenerate response

How to Play Your Best With a Golf Partner

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. Learn more about Kathy at KathyHartWood.com

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. Learn more about Kathy at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

4 Reasons You Don't Like to Tell People What You Shot

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

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 <a href="http://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

4 Ways To Overcome Bad Golf Memories

 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. Learn more about Kathy and current programs at KathyHartWood.com

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. Learn more about Kathy and current programs at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

4 Mental Steps for Effective Golf Practice

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..Learn more about working with Kathy by going to KathyHartWood.com

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.. Learn more about working with Kathy by going to <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

How to Know if You're Good Enough in Golf

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. Join me on a live call by signing up at UnleashYourGolf.com

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. Join me on a live call by signing up at <a href="https://unleashyourgolf.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UnleashYourGolf.com</a>

Hope vs Hoping and How It Affects Your Golf

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. Discover how to work with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com

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. Discover how to work with Kathy at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

3 Steps to Be More Committed Over Golf Shots

If you are a serious golfer who feels like you underperform on the course, 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 her knowledge and insight as a Certified Life Coach to help you unleash all your talent. She shows you how to think Above Par so you can play below par.

Setting 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 of setting an intention before you play and give your brain direction on what to look for on the course.Learn more about how to work with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com

Setting 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 of setting an intention before you play and give your brain direction on what to look for on the course. Learn more about how to work with Kathy at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

How to Set Powerful Golf Intentions Before a Round

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.Learn more at KathyHartWood.com

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. Learn more at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

Golf Resilience

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

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 <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHart Wood.com</a>

3 Steps to Make One Day Tournaments Easier

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.Connect with Kathy at https://KathyHartWood.com

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. Connect with Kathy at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://KathyHartWood.com</a>

Useful Negative Golf Emotions

Do 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 might not enjoy competition.Then, I simply reverse engineer it all and show you how to create more enjoyment around those golf tournaments you sign up for. Link to podcast on "Is Golf Fun?" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1642693/12585302Find out more about Kathy at KathyHartWood.com

Do 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 might not enjoy competition. Then, I simply reverse engineer it all and show you how to create more enjoyment around those golf tournaments you sign up for. Link to podcast on "Is Golf Fun?" <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1642693/12585302" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buzzsprout.com/1642693/12585302</a> Find out more about Kathy at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

How To Enjoy Competitive Golf

We 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 to a bad start?Why do I suck?Why is everyone better than me?The thing is that our brains will just ask these questions by default...if we let it.In this episode, I bring light to these common crappy golf questions, share with you why they aren't helpful and show you how to ask better questions.If you ask powerful questions, you get powerful answers from your brain. When you get better answers, you will feel better and play better. Find our more how to work with Kathy at KathyHartWood.com

We 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: <ul><li>What is wrong with me?</li><li>What if I score bad?</li><li>Why can't I ever play well?</li><li>What If I get off to a bad start?</li><li>Why do I suck?</li><li>Why is everyone better than me?</li></ul>The thing is that our brains will just ask these questions by default...if we let it.In this episode, I bring light to these common crappy golf questions, share with you why they aren't helpful and show you how to ask better questions.If you ask powerful questions, you get powerful answers from your brain. When you get better answers, you will feel better and play better. Find our more how to work with Kathy at <a href="https://www.kathyhartwood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

Crappy Golf Question You Ask Yourself

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 patternsSecond unleash your swing from pressure, frustration, doubt, etsThird, play unleashed by minimizing your focus on results or fearsFourth 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.You can learn more about programs at KathyHartWood.com

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.<ul><li>First is to unleash your brain from negative thoughts patterns</li><li>Second unleash your swing from pressure, frustration, doubt, ets</li><li>Third, play unleashed by minimizing your focus on results or fears</li><li>Fourth is to unleash your confidence and play in this state regardless of how you are hitting the ball.</li></ul> 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. You can learn more about programs at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

The 4 Stages to Unleash Your Golf Game

This 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 sportsbad emotions (emotions are the enemy)warming uppreshot routinestools to help your brain on the courseimportant tournamentsbeing in a funkand so much moreWe also discuss some Masters, Kathy's golf background, and random trivia.This is a fun listen.Find out more about Sarah at www.weplanyouplay.comContact Kathy at KathyHartWood.com

This an interview of me on the Switching Teams podcast with Sarah Held and Amy Arnold.  We cover alot of topics in this podcast including:<ul><li>the golf challenges of an athlete who competed in other sports</li><li>bad emotions (emotions are the enemy)</li><li>warming up</li><li>preshot routines</li><li>tools to help your brain on the course</li><li>important tournaments</li><li>being in a funk</li><li>and so much more</li></ul>We also discuss some Masters, Kathy's golf background, and random trivia. This is a fun listen.Find out more about Sarah at <a href="https://www.weplanyouplay.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.weplanyouplay.com</a> Contact Kathy at <a href="https://kathyhartwood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

Athletes, Bad Emotions, and Tools To Help with Golf - an Interview With Sarah Held and Amy Arnold

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.Podcast link to the concept of 50/50 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1642693/12487776Learn more at KathyHartWood.com

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. Podcast link to the concept of 50/50 <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1642693/12487776" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buzzsprout.com/1642693/12487776</a> Learn more at <a href="https://KathyHartWood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KathyHartWood.com</a>

Is Golf Fun?

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. You can learn more about Justin on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/elitegolfswing/Jesse Perryman at https://www.instagram.com/flaghuntersgolfpod/The Flag Hunter’s Podcast https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1893771.rssContact Kathy at Kathy@KathyHartWood.com

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. You can learn more about Justin on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elitegolfswing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elitegolfswing/</a>Jesse Perryman at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flaghuntersgolfpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/flaghuntersgolfpod/</a>The Flag Hunter’s Podcast <a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1893771.rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1893771.rss</a>Contact Kathy at <a href="mailto:Kathy@KathyHartWood.com">Kathy@KathyHartWood.com</a>

Deep Dive into the Mental Game with Jesse and Justin

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