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Think Above Par | Your Mental Caddy for Golf Mindset & Performance

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

March 25, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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...

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