Master Your Mindset for 2026: The Four Golf Attitudes Holding You Back

Your mindset can be working for you—or quietly against you—every time you step onto the course. This Think Above Par podcast explores how unhelpful attitudes and thought patterns can sabotage confidence, decision-making, and enjoyment in golf.

In her Think Above Par Podcast , Kathy Hart tackles the mental side of golf that so often limits progress before the first tee shot.

Aimed at golfers of all levels—especially those frustrated by inconsistency—this episode shines a light on the attitudes that quietly sabotage confidence and performance and helps you reset your mindset for a stronger 2026 season.

Key Takeaways

• Identify the four damaging golf attitudes: negative, victim, defeated, and entitled.
• Learn how each mindset subtly undermines confidence, decision-making, and enjoyment.
• Develop self-awareness on the course—catching mindset slips as they happen.

Final thought

If you’re ready to stop letting your attitude dictate your score, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe to Think Above Par Podcast for more mindset tools, and take Kathy Hart’s insights onto the course the next time pressure creeps in—your 2026 golf game will thank you.

Kathy Hart

Kathy Hart is a mental golf coach, Top 50 Teacher, and former professional golfer who has competed worldwide. Through her Think Above Par podcast and Your Mental Caddy YouTube channel, she helps golfers master the mental side of the game. Kathy focuses on confidence, focus, and playing under pressure—practical mindset skills that translate directly to better golf. Learn more and access her coaching resources via her website and YouTube channel.