Why You Play Worse on the Back Nine (And How to Stay Calm Under Pressure)

Ever make the turn, realize you’re playing well… and suddenly everything feels tighter?Welcome to your back nine brain.In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what happens when you go from playing freely to trying not to mess it up—and why that shift is what actually costs you the round.We’re talking about:Why your brain goes into “protect the score” modeThe sneaky difference between “I’ve got this” and “don’t blow it”How future-thinking kills your ability to swing freelyAnd the simple shift that helps you stay present and finish strongHere’s the truth: nothing has gone wrong—you just left the present moment.If you’ve ever felt the pressure creep in on the back nine (or the last few holes), this episode will help you spot it, laugh at it, and get right back to playing your game.One shot. One decision. One commitment.Let’s go.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