Kathy Hart Wood explores the stories golfers attach to their handicaps and how those stories can shape their expectations.
Kathy Hart Wood – Game Improvement
In this Think Above Par episode, Kathy discusses current handicaps, goal handicaps and the identity golfers build around a number. She also considers vanity and inflated handicaps. The focus is on mindset and self-perception, rather than the rules or calculation of a handicap.
Key Takeaways Notice the story:
Consider what your handicap means to you beyond the number itself.
Examine expectations:
Kathy discusses the identity golfers attach to a future or target handicap.
Recognise comparison:
Her discussion of manipulated handicaps raises questions about how golfers want to be seen.
Use the episode to reflect on your own reaction when handicap conversations arise. It is a longer mental-game option for golfers who find the subject brings pressure or frustration.
Mental Golf Coach | Top 50 Teacher | Founder, Your Mental Caddy
Kathy Hart Wood is a mental golf coach, Top 50 Teacher, and former professional golfer. After years competing worldwide, she now helps golfers master the mental side of the game — building the focus, confidence, and composure to play their best when it matters most.
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