Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance
Episodes
How A Scramble Can Mess With Your Golf Brain
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Ruining Your Game With The Golf Rules
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 tho...
Setting Boundaries On the Golf Course
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
How to Play Well in Important Tournaments
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
3 Traits Of A Coachable Golfer
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 unw...
3 Reasons You Drink on The Golf Course
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wro...
How To Know If You Really Need To Fix Your Swing
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 awar...
You, Your Game and Shame
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 other...
The Best Golf Goals for the Season
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A golf goal for the season helps motivate you to practice and go to the course and play but there are good golf goals and there are better golf goals....
The 4 Stages of Learning Golf
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Emotional Lessons from the Masters
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Masters: Inside the Ropes with Dudley Hart
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Masters Week and I invited my brother Dudley Hart back on the podcast to share his perspective with playing in 5 Masters.He shares his exper...
The 4 Golf Relationships That Affect Your Round
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
How To Play Good Golf in Bad Conditions
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not all courses are beautifully designed, immaculately manicured, or perfectly maintained. The weather is not always your ideal temperature and wind. ...
Speaking Up for College Women in Every Sport
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 makin...
What a Tour Player Thinks Over the Golf Ball with Dudley Hart
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Simple Golf Advice With Tour Player Dudley Hart
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
3 Obstacles That Keep You From Playing Better Golf
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Know When You Are Prepared for a Golf Tournament
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
When to Work on Your Golf Brain
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Deal With a Negative Golf Partner
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thei...
How to Break a Score Barrier
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck at a score or struggling to break through a score barrier - 100, 90, 80, 70?It is so easy to hang out shooting the same scores over and ...
What if...I play bad?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is so easy to worry about our golf game. We can worry about our score before we even tee off. We can worry about our first tee shot, getting ut of ...
The 4 Components of a Complete Golf Game
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are 4 components of a complete game. Most players only focus on swing and mechanics. We blame our swing when things go bad on the course.In ...
Think Like a Hacker, Play Like a Hacker
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to lower your handicap or break a score barrier, you don't want to rely just on improving your swing or short game.If you change your...
Stop Underperforming in 2022
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No resolutions. You might decide it is time to lose weight, get in shape or win the club championship this year, but no more underperforming. You unde...
The Small World of Golf and Family
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a genetic component to golf? Perhaps an aptitude or a personality trait that is attracted to the game...In this episode, I share with you a p...
From Driver Yips And 3 Putts To 6 Strokes Gained With Just A Thought (Adam K)
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Krawsczyn went from driver yips and 3 putting from 20 feet to a golfer who thinks he can make anything inside 6 feet and hit every fairway. He ga...
Discover Your Mental Game Style
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While you may want to work on your mental game to improve the results you are creating in your life, it is helpful to know that you have a style rig...
4 Steps To Level Up Your Mental Game in The Off Season
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your best work is done in the off season. Just because it is not tournament season or golf season does not mean you wait until spring. In this episode...
Finding the Peace In Golf and Holidays
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comparing golf with every day life experiences helps put the game in a new perspective. How you experience Thanksgiving and how you experience golf ha...
The Rules That Mess Up Your Golf
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I introduce you to the concept of "rules books". Not the USGA version that you might reference for a ruling when you play...
The Best Time To Work On Your Mental Game
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Working on your mental game, how you think on the course and how to calm your emotions, is not reserved for low handicappers.Learning this skill is ac...
Turning Doom and Gloom Into Your Best Golf Year Ever
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I have a guest! In this episode, I talk with Karen Rainey, an accomplished golfer, about how she turned a rough 2020 season into one of the best golf ...
6 Steps to Master Your Golf Brain
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering your golf brain is not complicated but it takes awareness, repetition, and persistence. I walk you through the 6 steps to take on the golf c...
How You Label Yourself as a Golfer Affects Your Performance
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We limit our growth on the golf course (and life) when we label ourselves a certain type of person. These turn into beliefs that we have about who we ...
What You SHOULD do to play your best golf
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We can finish a round and talk about all the things that we should have done....things that should have gone a different way. We can do it in the midd...
To Practice or Not To Practice
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To practice or not to practice...that is the question. It is assumed that all practice is good practice but that is definitely not the case. Some go...
Four Ways to Conquer 1st Tee Jitters
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are playing in a tournament or event, care or people are watching you tee off, you likely will experience 1st tee jitters. They are pretty mu...
How to Stop Having Blow Up Holes
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blow up holes....triple bogey or more...can ruin a perfectly good round. You may feel like you have more than your fair share.Sometimes, they can ju...
Believing in Your Golf Game Without Evidence
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is hard to believe in yourself and your golf game when you don't have ample evidence or proof. that you can perform.In this episode, I share s...
How to Get Your Round Off to a Good Start
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most golfers experience first tee jitters. They are not a problem unless they hang out for a couple of holes and then we get off to a bad start.There ...
Why You Screw Up The Last Few Holes — How to Finish Strong in Golf
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve played solid golf … then collapse on the back nine. In this episode, Coach Kathy breaks down why golfers fall apart in the final holes and ...
Driver Drama - Why You Stink Off The Tee
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you suck off the tee? It can get so bad that some people call it the driver yips. And while by design, the driver is the club that goes the most ...
Overcoming Fear of Failure in Golf
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fear of failure on the golf course is a huge mental hurdle for golfers. It prevents you from taking your best golf to the course.In this episode, I ta...
Why You Practice and Don't Get Better
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you are putting in the time practicing and not seeing the results? if this is the case it is worth taking a look at how you prac...
Is Golf REALLY 90% Mental
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Golf is said to be 90% mental. Jack Nicklaus said it was 99.9% mental. This seems like a huge percentage.So is this true? Or is it hyperbole? Many peo...
3 Reasons You Suck At Golf
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I suck" and "you suck" are likely the most common self-deprecating words spoken in golf. (depending on whether you speak in first...
Bryson, Cobra and Mental Drama
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, at The Open, the drama was all about Bryson DeChambeau and his driver and the “suck” heard round the world.There were so many valuable ...
Managing Expectations in Golf
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Expectation is the root of all heartache" according to William Shakespeare.Even though he wasn't a golfer, I think most can relate to ...
Embrace 3 Kinds of Discomfort To Play Better Golf
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to grow in the game, you have to be willing to be uncomfortable.But, In general, most people are not willing to experience discomfort. I a...
Subtle Quits That Slow Your Progress in Golf
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have felt like quitting the game of golf, you are not alone. Truly quitting golf would be selling your clubs and never playing again. This is r...
3 Traits of a Self-Confident Golfer
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second part of the Confident Golfer series. In this podcast, I share the 3 traits of a self-confident golfers/person.Everyone is looking f...
How to Be More Confident in Golf (Part 1)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want a little more confidence on the golf course? Of course you do! It is the ultimate golf emotion. As Jason Dufner said " Confidence is ...
Scarcity Thoughts That Keep You Stuck
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever find yourself stuck and not making improvements, it is worth look for scarcity thoughts.They are subtle...and you think they are facts but...
How to Control Your Anger on the Golf Course
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No doubt, golf can be a frustrating game. There is nothing wrong with being angry until it affects your next shot or next few holes. You want to l...
How to Use Visualization to Play Better Golf
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not too long ago, using visualization on the golf course was a new-age tactic. With Phil Mickelson's win in the 2021 PGA Championship, the benefi...
Calling All Golf Perfectionists
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism can seem noble...valued...a sign you care and that you want to excel.But in fact it is driven from fear.Perfectionistic golfers (PG) thi...
How to Concentrate Better on the Golf Course
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you mess up a few shots or holes due to lack of concentration?Well, this episode is going to shed light on three reasons you lose your concentratio...
How to Keep Momentum During a Round
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You have a decent round going, feel like your are in a groove and then...one bad shot and it all turns around. If you have ever felt like you had mome...
5 Steps to Calm Your Nerves Before a Tournament
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it is the first match of th season or you have a “big” tournament ahead, you can start to feel your nerves build the closer you get to t...
Your Competitiveness and Your Performance
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your definition of the word "competitive" influences how you show up on the golf course. It shapes your level of competitiveness. A health...
How to Mentally Prepare for a Round
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you head to the golf course for a tournament or golf event, the more mentally prepared you are the better shot you have of taking more of your ta...
Trying Hard vs Trying Too Hard
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a difference between "trying hard" and "trying TOO hard".In this episode, I explain the difference and how it affects you...
How to Quit Focusing On Your Golf Results
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is challenging in golf not to focus on your results whether a shot, a putt for birdie or your score. You want to quit focusing on your golf results...
What NOT To Say During Your Round
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The conversations you have on the golf course matter to your performance. You might blame your game or skill on your poor performance when the answer ...
4 Signs Your Mental Game Needs Work
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share with you 4 different ways to know if it is time to work on your mental game. I explain how you likely notice that you'...
How to Hit Fewer "Bad" Shots
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How we describe our shots in golf can directly and indirectly affect our performance. In this episode, I share with you how your description of your s...
What Other People Think About You and Your Golf
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about those other people on the golf course and how they affect your golf.Worrying about what other people say or think on the golf co...
Beliefs that Hold You Back in Golf
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share with you how to discover the beliefs you have about different parts of your golf and how they affect your performance. I show...
Four Ways to Deal with Anxiety in Golf
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about golf anxiety and why it shows up so much in golf. I share common areas to look for it and how it shows up in your game. ...
How You Get Your Golf Results
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to understand your golf results? In this episode, I explain where your results come form with a simple formula that you can use to start u...
Take Back Control of Your Golf Brain
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share with you the ultimate mindset goal if you want to take more of your talent to the golf course. I introduce a simple formula...
Why Golf Is So Mental
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on the podcast this week to discover why golf is so mental. I share with you why it is important to clarify the terms "mental" and &...
Welcome Serious Golfers
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Above Par, a podcast for serious golfers where I show you how to think Above Par so you can play below par.My name is Kathy Hart Wood. I am...