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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 11 MIN

How to Play Better Golf When Your Competition Is Stronger

from Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance · host Kathy Hart Wood

Ever feel like you’ve already lost before you even tee off?You see who’s in the field… you watch their swings on the range… and suddenly your brain goes straight to: “I’ve got no shot.”In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually happens when you feel outmatched on the golf course—and why that thinking is what’s really hurting your game.You’ll learn how to: Stop comparing yourself to better players  Handle tournaments where winning feels unlikely  Shift out of that “defeated” mindset before it wrecks your round  Play your game with confidence—even when the competition is strong Because here’s the truth: most golfers don’t lose because of who they’re playing against… they lose because of how they’re thinking about it. If you’ve ever skipped a tournament, tightened up on the first tee, or tried to “keep up” instead of playing your own game—this one’s for you.Let’s get you showing up calm, confident, and proud… no matter who’s in your group.Want help managing your golf brain on and off the course? Learn more here: the Master Your Golf Brain System powered by My Mental Caddy™️ appReceive free weekly mental golf tips HEREHow many shots is your mental golf costing you? Take the quiz here: quiz.mymentalcaddy.comContinue your mental journey at Your Mental Caddy HEREMastering Your Golf Brain - A Guide to Self-CoachingMastering Your Golf Brain - The WorkbookMental Golf Journal - A Range for Your BrainAre all available at KathyHartWood.com/bookEmail Kathy at [email protected]: KathyHartWood.com

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Ever feel like you’ve already lost before you even tee off? You see who’s in the field… you watch their swings on the range… and suddenly your brain goes straight to: “I’ve got no shot.” In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually happens when you feel outmatched on the golf course—and why that thinking is what’s really hurting your game. You’ll learn how to: Stop comparing yourself to better players Handle tournaments where winning feels unlikely Shift out ...

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