There Goes My Round!
One bad shot, and suddenly you're replaying it for the next three holes.
Be Proud of the Golfer You Are
You work on your golf swing. But what about your golf brain?
Golf brings out all kinds of thoughts and emotions. Frustration, doubt, expectations, pressure—and sometimes a version of ourselves we don't particularly like!
Here's the good news.
You don't have to eliminate those thoughts and emotions to play better golf.
You can learn what to do with them.
And that's exactly what I'm here to help you do.
Former touring professionalNationally recognized golf instructor30+ years coaching golfers
Sound Familiar?
Ever wonder why your golf brain makes this game harder than it needs to be?
Don't Blow It Now!
You're playing great golf. So why are you suddenly worried about messing it up?
Here We Go Again…
One mistake, and your brain starts reminding you of every other time this happened.
Here's what I want you to know.
You don't need a new personality or a perfect golf brain.
You just need to learn how to work with the one you've got.
And yes, that's something you can practice.
Meet your mental caddy
Hi, I'm Kathy.
I've spent more than 30 years helping golfers play better golf. I've played professionally, taught the golf swing, and coached thousands of golfers.
And here's something I've learned along the way.
Sometimes your golf swing isn't the problem.
It's what you're thinking about your swing.
It's how you respond when things don't go your way.
It's the expectations you bring to the first tee—or the stories you tell yourself after a bad hole.
And believe me, I've had plenty of experience with my own golf brain, too!
That's why I became a certified life and thought coach and started combining everything I'd learned about golf with everything I'd learned about how our minds work.
Today, I help golfers understand their golf brains, manage their thoughts and emotions, and become golfers they're proud to be.
And I'd love to help you do the same.
Former Touring Professional • Nationally Recognized Golf Instructor • Certified Life Coach • 30+ Years Coaching
The story behind 18Proud™
What Does a Triathlon Have to Do With Golf?
More than you might think.
For years, I walked off the 18th green disappointed in myself. No matter how well I'd played, I could always find something I should have done better.
Eventually, I stopped competing.
Years later, I signed up for a triathlon. I'm not exactly a swimmer or a runner, and let's just say things didn't go according to plan!
But during the race, I came around a corner and saw my three daughters holding handmade signs.
“Proud of you, Mom.”
I crossed that finish line feeling prouder than I ever had after a round of golf.
Not because of my time or where I finished.
But because of how I'd shown up.
That's when I realized I'd been measuring my golf by the wrong thing.
And that's where 18Proud™ comes from.
It's about learning to measure yourself by how you show up, not just what you shoot.
You can't control every shot. But you can learn how to respond to every shot.
And that's something worth being proud of.
A Mental Game You Can Trust Isn't Found. It's Built.
The 18Proud™ Method is how I help golfers put that philosophy into practice.
It's a way to understand your golf brain, develop mental skills, prepare for your rounds, respond to whatever happens on the course, and learn from every experience.
Not to become a perfect golfer.
To become a golfer you're proud to be.
- 01Understand
- 02Practice
- 03Prepare
- 04Respond
- 05Reflect
- 06Trust
YOUR MENTAL GOLF COACH, IN YOUR POCKET
Meet My Mental Caddy AI
Ever wish you could have a mental golf coach in your corner whenever you needed one?
Maybe you're getting ready for a round and your nerves are already kicking in.
Maybe you just had one of those rounds where nothing seemed to go right.
Or maybe you're wondering why you keep making the same mental mistakes.
That's exactly why I created My Mental Caddy AI.
It's a place where you can talk through what's happening with your golf, get personalized guidance, and learn how to approach things differently.
Think of it as having a conversation with your mental golf coach—without having to schedule an appointment.
And the best part?
You don't have to figure out what to work on by yourself.
Just start with what's going on in your golf game.
Built around Kathy Hart's coaching philosophy and the 18Proud™ Method.
Coming Soon — My Mental Caddy is still in development.
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FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
Find Your Way to a Better Mental Game
Whether you want to work with me personally, learn at your own pace, or just get a little help understanding your golf brain, there's a place to start.
Think Above Par Podcast
Join me for real conversations about the thoughts, emotions, and habits that show up on the golf course—and what you can do about them.
Master Your Golf Brain
Learn how your thoughts influence your golf and develop practical mental-game skills at your own pace.
Private Coaching with Kathy
Let's work together to uncover the patterns that keep showing up in your game and learn how to change them.
Mental Golf Monday Tips
One practical mental-game tip for your next round. Read this week’s tip when it’s ready.
You Know Your Handicap. But How Well Do You Know Your Golf Brain?
You probably know where your golf swing needs work. But what about your mental game?
Are you carrying bad shots around for three holes? Thinking about your score instead of your next shot? Or playing a completely different game on the course than you do on the range?
Take my free Mental Golf Scorecard to discover where your mental game might be getting in your way.
You'll identify your biggest mental-game gaps and get a better idea of what to work on first.
Take the Free Mental Golf Scorecard
Free • Takes about 2 minutes • Personalized results