Book Description
Want simple tips to help smash it past your pals? Want to know how to generate the most power from your swing, put it close with irons, and stop three-putting? GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Teachers combine their knowledge to help you get your game back in shape with their first book, "The Best Instruction Book Ever!" This book would include the simple, direct and helpful tips that make the YOUR GAME section in GOLF Magazine the most popular part of the magazine. The book will be concentrated into different key areas: Driving, Iron Play, Chipping, Putting, Fault Fixes, Trouble Shots. Stunning photography from the world's best golf instruction photographers would give the book an extra edge in the marketplace as well as three dimensional diagrams which take instruction to a new level. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Visually appealing
The book came along something I did not expect. Bonus DVD! Although it is not long in length, it gave me some a real insight into my swing.

In-Depth and a Great Deal
I cant really add a whole lot to what others have said about this book, but I will try.

All in all, this is an outstanding value (under $20) for what you get. This is, afterall, written by some of the Top 100 Golf Teachers in America. After reading through some of the contents I was having issues with in my game, I can honestly say I would still consider this a good deal @ $30- 40. Its just as complete a Game- Improvement book I've ever seen. And the drills they ask you to do arent rediculous. Most of them can be achieved around the house if you have a putting mat and/or hitting net.

I'm 'new' to golf (less than 1 year in) so I can only speak for beginners, but I would be shocked if I'm not referring to this book for the next 10 years. As a bonus, it will help me teach my children the game of golf. I'm really excited about that. I can do all the 'boring' reading (which its actually not boring at all), then take them out to the hitting net and teach the kids what I've learned. Great product.

One of the best
This book is not be read from cover to cover as you would a novel. Choose the section that highlights your weakness, and then check out the tips. Everything is laid out in clear pictures.

The tips are good and will help your game.

Fred's review
The book has alot of good suggestions to help lower your scores on the golf course.

Golf tips
Having this reference readily available is like having a tall stack of several years of Golf magazine lessons at my fingertips. ... Read more

Book Description
The best players know that golf is a game of confidence, and most important, concentration–the ability to focus and block out distraction. The goal of achieving clear thought is also at the heart of Buddhist teachings. In his highly original and groundbreaking book, noted PGA coach and Buddhist instructor, Dr. Joseph Parent, draws on this natural connection and teaches golfers how to clear their minds, achieve ultimate focus, and play in the moment for each shot.

Zen Golf presents a simple system for building “mental game mastery.”Dr Parent’s unique PAR Approach (focusing on Preparation, Action, and Response to Results) guides golfers with specific techniques for each aspect of their games. In chapters such as “How to Get From the Practice Tee to the First Tee”, “You Produce What You Fear”, and “How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf”, the author shares a personal teaching regimen that has helped improve the games of professionals and amateurs alike. By combining classic insights and stories from Zen tradition, Zen Golf helps eliminate the mental distractions that routinely cause poor shots and loss of concentration, allowing golfers to feel in “the zone” that professionals have learned to master.

Clear, concise, and enlightening, Zen Golf shows golfers how to prepare for, execute, and equally important, respond the results of any golf shot. A different approach to golf instruction, this book shapes ancient philosophies into new teachings. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (38)

Improve my game!!
I am a beginner golfer and this book is helpful for the mental part of golf! I would suggest it to anyone that plays golf. I gave to a friend that throws clubs in frustration and she played a round for the first time with no broken clubs and was relaxed, she says the book is helping her too

Zen Golf is the Second Best
I loved this book!I learned more about the art of the mental game of golf in this thin volume than in a half dozen longer times (.e.: The Mental Games of Golf).I would put this up there with "See It Sink It" or "Every Shot Must Have a Purpose".

A must have for any serious golfer.I dare you to read the story about the golden statue and tell me that it didn't affect you!

Connects the Mind and Body
Finally, a book that puts the mental game into sections that make sense. Told in a down-to-earth way, the examples and insights provided by "Zen Golf" really do pertain to the game we love. Understanding that the results of a swing are not necessarily the be-all and end-all is very powerful knowledge. Learning to breathe will apply to a myriad of endeavor, both athletic and personal. Ostensibly, it is a book about golf, but one that fills many gaps in all kinds of life situations. Dr. Parent is a born teacher.

Excellent
Bottom Line . It took five strokes off my handicap.
Michael A. Epstein
Member KCC

Loved it
By far one of the best books on the mental side of sports that I have ever read, and I have never even swung a club! ... Read more

Amazon.com
If you don't know the difference between a lob wedge and a lemon wedge, check out Golf for Dummies, by CBS commentator Gary McCord, one of the game's most colorful--and knowledgeable--characters. It's a wonderful, often hilarious, never boring introduction to the game. Don't let the foreword by Kevin Costner or the afterword by Hootie and the Blowfish confuse the issue; this is a terrifically sound, easy-to-follow primer. McCord's potato-chip drill--yes, potato-chip drill--will revolutionize your swing, and your thinking, with overtones that could spill directly into off-the-course existence, as well.Book Description
Golf is a simple game. You have a bunch of clubs and a ball. You have to hit the ball with a club into a series of holes laid out in the middle of a large, grassy field. As simple as it is, many people believe golf is the hardest game in the world. If you’re like most golfers, you play the sport for fun, relaxation, and a chance to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. If you’re like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, or Tiger Woods, you get to do all that – and make a gazillion dollars to boot!

Golf for Dummies, 2nd Edition, is a valuable tool for men and women of all ages who want to know more about golf or improve their game. Whether you’re new to golf or a long-time duffer, this updated version of the bestselling guide will get you into the swing of things by helping you to:

• Master grip, stance, and swing
• Fix common faults
• Improve your putting
• Know the score on rules and etiquette
• Take advantage of high-tech equipment
• Shape up with golf-specific exercises

Author and CBS television golf analyst Gary McCord is a PGA Senior Tour champion and a golf instructor to many celebrities.Download Description
The bestselling golf primer nearly 750,000 copies sold in previous editions now revised with 20 percent new and updated content There are 26.2 million golfers in the U.S., but despite the recent proliferation of high-performance balls, drivers, and putters, the average golf score remains at about 100, the same as it has for years. With his matchless teaching skills and great sense of humor, Gary McCord has helped countless new golfers and old duffers beat this trend and shave strokes off their games. Illustrated throughout with instructional photos, Golf For Dummies is packed with tips, tricks, and techniques to help people master golf basics, correct faults, and boost distance and accuracy. And now his bestselling guide is even better. McCord has thoroughly revised the book with new tips on how to adjust grips, stances, and swings as well as improved workouts to help players stay in shape for the game. There are new pointers from top players, expanded advice on the short game, an evaluation of the latest golf gear, a rundown of great new courses, an overview of today's best golf resources and Web sites, and an updated look at golf's greatest moments and players. For any player who wants a better score and more fun on the links, this guide can't be beat! Gary McCord (Scottsdale, AZ) is a CBS TV golf analyst, a PGA Senior Tour champion, a golf instructor to many celebrities, and a consultant to more than 20 players on the PGA Tour. He is also the cofounder of the Kostis/McCord Learning Center at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the star of the popular Golf For Dummies tutorial DVD. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (60)

Golf for dummies (Miniature edition
Was surprised to see a miniature edition book arrive.Stick with Golf for Dummies video..Book was disappointing.Donna

Useful Info for beginner and intermediate golfer alike
From a novice golfer: This book was well-written and covers many of the technical fundamentals of the game. I found that the descriptions of the techniques, as well as the exercises to improve your stance or physical ability, was just as helpful as the explanation of the finer points of playing the game. I was going to read it cover-to-cover, but ended up skipping the majority of "The Part of Tens" which covers such things as the author's ten favorite private and public golf courses, and the ten favorite male and female players. I may refer back to this info in the future if I become more interested in the history of the game and descriptions of the greatest players. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the book and plan to review sections of the book repeatedly in order to strengthen my playing skills.

Worth it
Read this book in conjunction with the golf book for dummies on etiquette.Both worth the read, though you cannot learn to play golf with either book.It will however, get you into the culture, become aware of how to approach the game and avoid many pitfalls.

Excellent overall intro to Golf !
Gary McCord is one of my all time favourite golf commentators and he did not disappoint with this book !
His legendary sense of humour shines throughout the pages and he manages to cover an impressive amount of valuable information on all aspects of the game.

I bought the book for my boyfriend who is showing interest in golf (I personally have played for 20 years).

We both found the book excellent and Highly recommend it !!

SO not what I thought I was ordering
When i received this book in the mail I thought it was a joke - I was sure I had ordered the actual Golf for Dummies - clearly the online presentation was not clear on what the product really is, since I have seen several reviews making the same claim - on the up-side, the tool I got with the kit has been very handy. ... Read more

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Ben Hogan's premise in this 1957 classic is driven home in bold letters: "THE AVERAGE GOLFER IS ENTIRELY CAPABLE OF BUILDING A REPEATING SWING AND BREAKING 80." Religions are founded on less, and Hogan's detailed analyses and illustrated demonstrations of grip, stance, posture, and the two basic components of the swing make up a sacred book. Though its very simplicity seems dated, this is the tome of technique that should serve as the foundation of every golf library.Book Description
The building blocks of winning golf -- from one of the masters of the game.

Ben Hogan, one of the greatest golfers in the history of the sport, believed that any golfer with average coordination can learn to break 80 -- if one applies oneself patiently and intelligently. With the techniques revealed in this classic book, you can learn how to make your game work from tee to green, step-by-step and stroke by stroke.

In each chapter, a different tested fundamental is explained and demonstrated with clear illustrations -- as though Hogan were giving you a personal lesson with the same skill and precision that made him a legend. Whether you're a novice player or an experienced pro, Ben Hogan's Five Lessons is a must-have reference for anyone who knows that fundamentals are where champions begin. ... Read more

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One of golf guru Jim Flick's mantras is that golf is 90 percent mental, and the other 10 percent is mental, too. Dr. Bob Rotella, a noted sports psychologist and performance consultant, roots around the golfer's mind to expose--and analyze--the doubts, the fears, and the frustrations that haunt anyone who's ever picked up a club and swung it. Through anecdote and aphorism he suggests how these mental and emotional hazards can be played through, and, regardless of skill level, how teeing off with a more positive and confident outlook will translate into better performance.Book Description
Dr. Bob Rotella is one of the hottest performance consultants in America today. Among his many professional clients are Nick Price (last year's Player of the Year), Tom Kite, Davis Love III, Pat Bradley, Brad Faxon, John Daly, and many others. Rotella, or "Doc," as most players refer to him, goes beyond just the usual mental aspects of the game and the reliance on specific techniques. What Rotella does here in this extraordinary book, and with his clients, is to create an attitude and a mindset about all aspects of a golfer's game, from mental preparation to competition. The most wonderful aspect of it all is that it is done in a conversational fashion, in a dynamic blend of anecdote and lesson. And, as some of the world's greatest golfers will attest, the results are spectacular. Golfers will improve their golf game and have more fun playing. Some of Rotella's maxims include:

* On the first tee, a golfer must expect only two things of himself: to have fun, and to focus his mind properly on every shot.

* Golfers must learn to love 'the challenge when they hit a ball into the rough, trees, or sand. The alternatives -- anger, fear, whining, and cheating -- do no good.

* Confidence is crucial to good golf. Confidence is simply the aggregate of the thoughts you have about yourself.

* It is more important to be decisive than to be correct when preparing to play any golf shot or putt.

Filled with delightful and insightful stories about golf and the golfers Rotella works with, Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect will improve the game of even the most casual weekend player. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (74)

A must
If you are interested in the Mental aspect of The Game all of Doc Rotellas books are a must!

Far from perfect but a worthwhile cure for insomnia
Dr Bob Rotella is extremely well known in golf education for his advice on how to train your mind to play your best golf. He has helped some distinguished players including Tom Kite.

His basic philosophy is:
1. Believe you can achieve your golfing dream.
2. Have no swing thoughts or any thoughts about swing mechanics when you play.
3. Focus on a target for the ball: the smaller the better.
4. Stay in the present: forget previous shots (good and bad), don't think about the score for the round (good or bad). This will only distract you.

I have awarded this a one star. This is perhaps harsh, perhaps a three star would be appropriate but here is why I did:

My average handicap is 25 (27 in competition). I have been playing for three years and in the past 7 months as much as 5 or 6 times a week. I eat, sleep and dream golf. I devour new books and DVDs from the big names and some of the less well known.

I regularly watched the golf channel UK (RIP) and read Golf Digest online. My best rounds are around 85. My theoretical best (best scores per hole on different days) is 63.

In spite of starting this great game of golf at the age of 40, I've done well in many other sports and activities (squash, snowboarding, fencing, motorsport, aviation) and believe I should be able to play at a good level: regularly in the 80s and why not, with training and perseverance, in the 70s.

In short, my profile matches that of the target reader for this book. I had high expectations of this book and was hoping to discover new information and techniques on how to train my mind to get the best from my golf.

In reality, I found nothing new here. Most of the advice really is common sense and common place in all the golf related material I've encountered. Bob spends too much time covering what not to think. In the audio version, Bob drones on so much he sent me to sleep. Sadly, I have to say, the book is not worth the money and I can not recommend it.

My golf game improved after reading this book
The saying that goes "golf is 90% mental" cannot be more true and revealing after you finish reading this book.Granted you have to have the physical ability and a few golf lessons under your belt to be able to put a good round of golf together, but what this book does is help one put aside, or dismiss, those negative thoughts that somehow show up in your mind just as you set up to hit the ball.This book teaches you to think positive, it gives you good tips and great advice.I have implemented many of the tips given and I can say it has positively helped my golf game.I would say reading this book probably help me shave 5-6 strokes of my handicap.

A must read
How may of us leave the course ready to give up this crazy game? This book helps you put a smile on your face and actually enjoy the game. It's a must read for the golf lover.

Wow
Excellent book that gives true insight into the mental game.A"must have" for any serious golfer looking to improve his game.Lessons on the practice tee will not give you this information. ... Read more

Book Description
The Core Performance phenomenon continues-with this new book that combines the effectiveness of the author's revolutionary training system and the enormous popularity of golf. Mark Verstegen, who has trained hundreds of elite athletes here and abroad at his Athletes' Performance Institutes, among them many PGA and LPGA golfers, now shares with every golfer the methods that have helped the pros develop their explosive power and strength. In Core Performance Golf, golfers will discover: A training program that is ideally suited to developing the golf swing because so much of the swing, like the Core Program itself, depends on rotation and movementExercises designed to help them create more torque and balance, thus adding yards to drives and precision to shots A conditioning and nutrition regimen that will build strength, power, and stamina, while reducing the risk of injuries and speeding recovery time Sidebar quotes and tips from famous golfers the author has worked with ... Read more

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Great Book for Golf, which you can apply to entire lifestyle
I am a 24 year old former collegiate golfer, and this book is probably one of the best I have read for golf specific training.The exercises are described well and the workouts are easy to follow.There is also a nutrition section which talks about how to be healthier day to day as well as what to eat pre / during a round.For anyone looking to increase flexibility, strength, power, eat better, prevent injury, this book is a must.

Just a side note, but the movement prep sequence for the workouts / pre round are worth the price of this book itself.I will never workout or play golf again without completing the Movement Prep beforehand, it is the best stretching / warm up routine I have seen.

I highly recommend this book. ... Read more

Amazon.com
Long before Dr. Bob Rotella made tweaking a golfer's head as important as tweaking his swing, Tim Gallwey, who knew virtually nothing about the mechanics of the game when he penned the first edition of this visionary work, understood that even the best technique collapses when the mind cracks under the game's pressure. Gallwey's ultimate insight into the game was that a golfer's mind is a golfer's worst enemy; too much thinking only gets in the way.

The new edition of this groundbreaking instructional continues to preach such "Inner Game" fundamentals as trust, concentration, visualization, feel, and relaxation, and is full of what Gallwey calls "awareness exercises." Much of what he has to say seems obvious in a world in which most good athletes have some kind of psychological guru always at the ready to help improve performance, but Gallwey, with his bagful of anecdotes and encouragement, was one of the first to explore this uncharted territory, and still remains one of the most readable. --Jeff SilvermanBook Description
W. Timothy Gallwey's bestselling Inner Game books--with over one million copies sold--have revolutionized the way we think about sports. And now, after twenty years of applying his Inner Game methods to the royal and ancient sport of golf, Gallwey brings us this completely revised edition of his classic The Inner Game of Golf, nearly half of which is new material, published here for the first time.
        Even the masters of the game, from the venerable Jack Nicklaus to the wunderkind Tiger Woods, must battle their mental demons to excel in the crucible of competition. How do they maintain concentration under pressure? How do they avoid the mental and physical tensions that can sabotage any shot, from the simplest putt to a demanding drive? And how do they contend with the nagging inner voice that says, "You haven't been playing your best today. How will you keep from messing up on this shot?"
        Here, Gallwey provides specific ways for you to improve the concentration and confidence that keep your insecurities from hijacking your best instincts, your score, and your enjoyment of the game. In addition to the specifics of Inner chipping, Inner swinging, and Inner putting, Gallwey explains why the art of "relaxed concentration" is the fundamental skill for improving every aspect of your game.
        It may seem like common sense nowadays to say that mental approaches are as crucial as physical skills in a good game of golf. But Gallwey was among the first to say it, and he is a pioneer of the modern sports psychology movement. In The Inner Game of Golf, now comprehensively updated, you will find the kind of perceptive and articulate instruction that not only will improve your swing, but, perhaps even more important, will reacquaint you with the pure pleasure of the game. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (23)

Start it early
This book shopuld be a starter in golf.All the complications reduced to simple actions based on allowing ourselves to play naturally, relaxed and easy.
If it's late in your golfing career, you'll wonder why it's all been so dotted with tips, tried and forgotten, when the simple big picture is enough.

The most important part of my golf game
The Inner Game of Golf is a great, honest read that that any golfer will be able to understand and apply practically with ease. Tim uses straight forward language, and unlike many other authors, doesn't fill the pages with unnecessary anecdotes about famous players.

It has changed my game, and made me a much more relaxed and composed golfer. Although I'm not a fantastic golfer yet, it has given me direction for improvement and practice, and new enjoyment for the game.

Very highly recommended.

The Inner Game of Golf

Lesson Learned
May be a bit too "inner" for some, but I enjoyed the book. Good golf tips for all.

Inner games, inner worries
Instruction will only get you so far. Any hack knows that. What most don't know, however, is that you can be your own worst enemy on the course, and for more reasons than one.

At the same time, however, you can be the best thing that has ever happened to your game.

Gallwey's Inner Game series has been around much longer than many realize. Not only that, but his ideas were at least a decade ahead of anything anyone was doing.

Gallwey's approach is simple. He divides a person's mind into two big regions. Self 1 is controling, egocentric, and demanding. Self 2, on the other hand, is non-judgemental, intuitive, and generally focused on whatever it is doing at the time. The problems begin when Self 1 starts getting in Self 2's way, giving it instructions it doesn't need, and locking it into a pattern of failure many are all too familiar with.

The goal, as Gallwey sets it out, is to get Self 1 to step aside during the swing and let Self 2 take total control. This is not easy to do, however, especially since many people have yet to realize the existance of these two selfs to begin with.

Gallwey bases his ideas on his experience in tennis, but appears successful in translating them into golf. He set a goal at the outset of writing the book to break 80 by basically putting only the time the average golfer has into improving his game (practice at home, plus a day or two at the range, and one round a week if possible), that and adhearing to his own methods. Obviously, he succeed, which helps give hope to those looking to try the same path.

Overall Gallwey's ideas are clear, and the writing narrative, which may put some readers off. Still, his exercises should help guide golfers into understanding how their mentalities can affect their play, as well as create barriers to further improvement.

The biggest drawback to Gallwey's theory of a Self 1 and Self 2 are that he seems to assign a bad-guy role to Self 1, while Self 2 is the trodden-upon hero. Whether this sort of duality is the final answer to things is a bit up in the air, and does not appeal to a more holistic approach to the game.

If You Read Nothing Else About Golf, Read This!
A timeless classic that helped start the "inner game" revolution - this is the book that points golfers to the other half of the game, the inner aspect of the game. Practical without being hoakey or too metaphysical. One of those book you'll keep on your shelf forever. ... Read more

Book Description
There's an incredible similarity between the mechanics of a fly cast and the swing of a golf club. Perhaps that's why Chris Santella, author of Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die, can be found on the links when he's not on the stream. With Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die, Santella gives voice to his other sporting passion, interviewing 50 people intimately connected to the sport about some of their favorite courses around the world.

For both passionate golfers and armchair travelers, this gorgeous full-color book presents the world's greatest golf venues, the personal favorites of renowned players, course architects, and other experts in the sport. From Ballyliffin, Ireland's northernmost course, whose rumpled fairways wander along the North Sea in the shadows of Glashedy Rock, to New Zealand's Cape Kidnappers, perched atop dramatic cliffs some 500 feet above the ocean, the book's beautiful photographs capture the architecture, noteworthy holes, location, and ambiance that make these courses standouts for ardent golfers. A brief history of each course, an experiential account-filled with local color-from the person recommending the venue, and trip-planning advice provide adventurous readers with all the information they need to chip and putt their way around the globe.

A close-up look at golf's top courses around the world, recommended by such experts as Nick Faldo and Christie Kerr (pro golfers), Pete Dye and Tom Doak (course architects), Brian McCallen (editor and author), and Donald Trump
With breathtaking color photographs of each site, this is a great gift for avid golfers and armchair travelers alike ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Great Book
The photo's and the script makes me want to visit every place. Very relaxing and something to look forward to.

Great book
My brother is an avid golfer so he really enjoys the history and little known facts about the "best" courses.

50 Places to Play Golf Before You Die
A lovely book.Not exceptional, but enjoyable.It was disappointing in two ways:
1. some of the authors (each chapter talks about a specific course or courses) of the chapters were the course designer of that specific course - clearly, a conflict of interest!
2. would have loved to have more courses that are out-of-the-way and/or extremely private - courses that we can only dream about playing!

A fabulous Find!
Top Notch Golf and World Travel...what more could a serious golfer want?
This book is a fabulous find and an inspired gift you will be proud to share with a golfer you love.Even as a non golfer, I enjoyed the travels insights and the background on how each course was created. It provided me a whole new appreciation for the game and the "art" of golf course creation.

Great Book!
Bought it for my Dad, an avid golfer and traveler.He loves it. ... Read more

Book Description

A detailed plan for conquering the FEAR that sabotages swings and ruins psyches, from the pioneering psychologist whose techniques have benefited Davis Love III, Justin Leonard, and numerous other world-class golfers.

As Jack Nicklaus once observed, fear is the golfer’s greatest enemy, inspiring Tiger Woods to "refuse" to give in to this debilitating emotion. It can turn professionals into jelly and dominate the games of most amateurs. It alters swing paths, causes “tap-in” putts to go awry, and transforms a golfer from a brilliant shot-maker on the practice range into an incompetent hack on the course.

Most golfers understand this, but do not have the tools to overcome it. That’s where Dr. Gio Valiante comes in. A pioneering sports psychologist, Valiante has studied the sources of an athlete’s fear, investigated the physiological and neurological impact of fear on performance, and, most important of all, developed a groundbreaking program for conquering it. With Valiante's help and by applying Fearless Golf, Justin Leonard went from three consecutive missed cuts to three consecutive top tens, and Chad Campbell recently moved from 98th in the world to 7th. Davis Love III went from zero wins in 2002 to four wins in 2003, and Chris DiMarco made the 2004 Ryder Cup Team.

Emphasizing the need to replace a fixation-on-results with a commitment to mastery of one’s body and one's mind, Valiante’s approach will not only help golfers reach their true potential, it will make playing every round fun again. Through concrete confidence and mastery drills, he presents specific ways readers can break free of fear’s grasp and perform at their best—even under the most extreme pressure.

With detailed quotes and anecdotes given exclusively to Dr. Valiante from the best players in the game—including Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els, and other tour professionals, Fearless Golf is the ultimate guide to the mental game, the hottest topic in golf today.

Customer Reviews (26)

Fearless Golf sets you straight
Fearless Golf is a total transformation of our attitude about golf. It is simple but gives you peace of mind when playing with only concern for your personal game. When practiced, Fearless Golf not only greatly enhances your game but also how you feel and enjoy the great game. The philosophy applies not only to golf but to all aspects of life. The major point of the book is driven home relentlessly, often to the point of redundancy. This is not a one time read. Keep it in sight at all times and go back to it over and over.

Fearless Golf
Excellent book on the mental game.Good tips.Book was shipped promptly and was in better condition than stated.

Good Message, Just Way Too Long...
Being a golfer who can shoot in the 70's on one day, then in the 90's the next, I figured the best thing I could add to my bag was a book or several on the mental aspects of the game.And, this is one of the most useful I've read.The author applies Professor Albert Bandura's credible concept of self-efficacy to a game that is oh so mental (I suggest you read Bandura's 1994 hallmark paper entitled "Self-efficacy" for more insight).Clearly, this book is helping me go lower and play more consistently.My primary criticism of the book is that the author takes way too long to deliver the message.I was compelled to skip pages containing endless examples and redundant messages.I guess Valiante wanted to hit the 200 page standard to justify the price, but he could have written it in 50 pages.

Nonetheless, if you experience rather wild fluctuations in performance, this book will likely ring true for you.

Hang in there.
OK, it started badly for me. The first chapter is somewhat repetitive.

I persisted and found to my delight a book that is valuable, well written andinsightful. I don't know what happened in the writing of this book but I found the start nausiating and the rest of the book to be marvellous.

Dr Valiante has changed my focus from the purely mechanical to include the mental side in my swing preparation. My golf swing has become smoother, more focused, more targeted and more confident.

Consciously Unconscious
Really relax when you play golf.Among other useful tips, this book will teach you how reducing your grip pressure will improve your shot. ... Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Golf is the most comprehensive and up-to-date golf-specific training guide in the world today. It contains descriptions and photographs of over 80 of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by athletes worldwide. This book features year-round golf-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.

No other golf book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book enables golfers of all skill levels to add extra yardage to their drives and irons without having to buy the latest technology in golf! By following this program you can develop the flexibility and strength required to eliminate fatigue and increase distance with every club in your bag. With stronger and more flexible muscles, you will not only hit the ball farther but you will have better control over all of your shots throughout the round. Most importantly, you will reduce your chances of injury and be able to play 18 holes without any problems!

Both beginners and advanced athletes and weight trainers can follow this book and utilize its programs. From recreational to professional, thousands of athletes all over the world are already benefiting from this book and its techniques, and now you can too!

As an added bonus, this book also contains links to free record keeping charts which normally sell separately for $20. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (21)

Great book to keep your workout goal oriented and interesting
This book is great!I have always had a problem falling into a workout rut, and this book has designed a fun golf workout that changes every two weeks. I would recommend this book or any book in this series to someone who is training for a specific sport.The book is simple to read and you can download blank workout sheets from their website so you can track your progress.The book also has pictures explaining each exercise that is well organized by muscle group.Golf season has not started yet but I am looking forward to getting out there and crushing some great shots.

New Edition is Way Better
I'm a multi sport athlete who trains all year round regardless of what sport I play. I bought a few of these Ultimate Guide to Weight Training books, and they definitely helped me train specifically for the different sports that I play. Then about a year later I received an email from amazon that there was a new edition out.These upgraded editions are even better than the originals, with more articles and a lot more sport-specific information. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who plays a lot of sports or wants to specifically focus on training for one sport in particular.

Ultimate
This was a quick, easy and informative read for the novice weight trainer/improving golfer.Very nice!

Helped my Golf Team
I'm an athletic director and I bought all the books in this series for my coaches and their athletes.We're the best conditioned team in the conference, and it gives us an edge in all sports.Especially golf, since many golfers dont work-out.

A Great Golf Fitness and Conditioning Guide...
After using the Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Golf, my hanicap went from 18 to 7....I am longer, straighter, and better.....I consistently drive the ball 275 yds and am hitting each iron 10 yds longer....I owe it all the the Ultimate Guide....Thanks to Robert Price I am now one of the top golfers at my club....You can't go wrong with the Ultimate Guide people, see for yourself.. ... Read more

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In life you never really know when you might meet someone who will change your life.And more importantly you never know when your influence might change another.This book is about influence.It is about a man who lived in a simple place but had extraordinary insight.He also had something else on his side.He had time; time to invest himself in the life of another who was lost on his journey.This story is based on the thousands of athletes I have counseled and the great mentors and teachers from whom I have learned. I have brought my twenty plus years of peak performance coaching together and compressed them into a story of two fictitious characters; a rancher with a passion for teaching truth and a young golf professional at the end of his rope.They represent each of us in the various stages of growth. For in life we must be willing to coach and be coached, either one alone will leave us empty. ... Read more

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Golf's Sacred Journey, Seven Days At The Links of Utopia
Are you a golfer or do you just enjoy watching?Are you a fisherman?Are you a Christian or do you have an interest in spirituality?Would you like to talk to a friend about your beliefs but do not feel that you are qualified, or you just do not have the confidence to do so.

Give them this book but first read it yourself.A truly thought provoking and straight forward story that prompts you to close it up on occasion and say "I got it!".

Bet you can't buy just one!Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia

Excellent Read!
This is one of the best books I've ever read!The story is entertaining and provides tools for golf and life.I highly recommend this book.I usually don't read books more than once and I've found myself reading this book more than once and each time finding new lessons!

Golf's Sacred Journey:Seven Days at the Links of Utopia
This is an awesome book for any golfer at any level of play.I found this to be an interesting format (a novel) to give vital information on improving a person's golf game.A good read and one that you should pass to a friend or relative!They'll thank you. It's helped me think differently and relax when I play. I'm sure it will improve my scores.

See it, feel it, trust it
This is my all time favorite book about golf - and life! I have read this book numerous times, and have recently shared it with my two children ages 8 and 12 who are junior golfers. On the surface, Golf's Sacred Journey is a story of an aspiring golfer dealing with the insecurities, frustrations, and failures of trying to make it as a professional golfer. But the deeper message in the book is how we travel through life, and how we touch others is the true measure of success. You can tell the true character of a person more by how they deal with adversity, challenges and failures, than by their golf score.

Each chapter is a lesson about life, and Dr. Cook uses the metaphor of golf to clearly illustrate how our decisions and convictions have brought us to the place we now reside. Patience, humility, forgiveness, and love will help us all to have a rich and rewarding life, and will also help us with our golf games. Plan and visualize your life's journey, practice patience and balance, and hold on to truth and tradition and you will live your greatest dreams.

See it, feel it, trust it!

This Book Is A Life Changer
I've loved reading from a very youg age. I'm now 60 years old. I have read comic books, text books, even read most of the World Book Encyclopedia one summer while I was in junior high. I have read junk and some of the classics. I have read self-help books and most of all, I have read much of the Bible, but I have never read a book that has made such an impact on my life as Golf's Sacred Journey. (And it even helped my golf game.) ... Read more

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Transform your bodyand improve your game! This unique regimen will get you into golf shape so you can hit the ball longer, straighter, and with more consistencywith Cindy Reids 11-day fitness program. The golf swing is a simple motion. But it is not easy, Cindy Reid explains, because it is one of the most unnatural motions you will ever attempt. Only when you have retrained your body to automatically perform the specific muscle movements required for golf will you begin to develop the consistency every golfer strives for. Reid, a former LPGA player and one of the great teachers of the game (Vijay Singh is one of her clients), combines golf swing theory with fitness exercises in a book that will revolutionize golf instruction. Here Reid: identifies the seven fundamental positions of the golf swingand gives you drills to practice, on and off the courseto help you reach each position without conscious thought teaches you exercises that reshape your body into the ideal form for golf shares stretching routines and range drills to further elevate your game There are 34 million golfers in America, and 90 percent of them cant break 100. Reid is convinced they can all improve their scores by getting into golf shape. ... Read more

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Golf Specific Workout Circuit
We've learned that our bodies after awhile get used to same exercises and so diminishing returns creep in.This golf specific trainer has developed a circuit oriented training schedule specifically targeted for golf muscles and conditioning them.

One needs to invest in some equipment or have it available at workout facility, i.e. physioball, medicine ball, resistance bands, soccer ball, dumbbells, etc. The investment for these is not large, but is necessary to do most of these.Also, some of the exercises look to an appartus found in gym settings where pully resistance machines are available.

The cycle of eleven days has some rest in it, and room for golf and cardiovascular work which is nice.The rotation has increasing rep schedules and stepped up exercises on many of the stretches.

There is also a great pre-round stretch routine, as well as some recommened range drills. Good photo illustrations and instructions add greatly to the usability.

For most all golfers this is great workout routine, and results will follow after your first eleven day cycle, and multiply after continuous recycling.

Great help for beginners
I am a beginner "older" golfer and didn't feel in very good shape for golfing.The muscles used for the golf swing are very different than what we usually use.This book was excellent for showing me stretches to get my body in shape.What I especially like about it is that it also gives really good golf tips as well as staying in shape tips.I highly recommend it for anyone just starting out golfing or experienced golfers as well.

Helpful to me...
As an ACE-certified personal trainerwho has no knowledge of golf with a client interested in improving their golf game, this book was very helpful to me.It not only showed me what steps a golfer needs to make for set-up, swing, etc., it also showed me exercises to specifically help in each step.The book shows how to perform these sports-specific exercises and tells me why my client needs to do them.

Golf's Hidden Secret
I've read a lot of instructional books (Hogan, Flick, Leadbetter, etc.).They all make it clear what you need to do to strike the ball well, but it doesen't matter if you know what to do mentally if your body can't get you there.Cindy's book is fantastic.I've been using it for about a month, and I've never hit the ball so well.The best thing about her approach is that once you start getting your muscles in "golf shape" you don't have to think when you're over the ball.The training program provides you with all of that much talked about (but seldom acheived) correct muscle memory.Here's how I know this is the real deal.Every other instruction technique I've ever used worked fine until I got to my driver, but after follwing Reid's program I've felt comfortable (and getting much better results) with the driver.Her system works.I also like it because, unlike other golf exercise programs I've tried, Cindy doesn't just give you one routine and expect you to do the same thing day after day.It's an 11 day program with something different every day.You won't be in "golf shape" in 11 days, but you simply start a new cycle over again once you've completed the 11 day program.In addition, the fact that she ties the program to individual positions is a great motivator.You can work on the "one piece takeway" without leaving the cofines of your home, and the best thing about it is that by doing the exercises you know you're working out the correct muscles to accomplsh the task (instead of going to the driving range, repeating the same bad swing, and developing incorrect muscle memmory).If you want to improve your game get "Golf Shape" today. ... Read more

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No athlete has changed his sport the way Tiger Woods has transformed theworld of golf. The Tiger phenomenon has created a new legion of golfers, seducedby Woods's almost effortless mastery of this most difficult game. In How IPlay Golf Woods reveals the many facets of his game and offers a plethora oftips and advice aimed at all levels of play. Unlike most golf guides, andperhaps somewhat surprising from a player best known for his long game, How IPlay Golf begins with the short game--putting, chipping, andpitching--before moving onto swing mechanics and hitting off the tee. Producedin conjunction with the editors of Golf Digest, the book is lavishlyphotographed and illustrated and offers a gold mine of useful ideas and mentalimages Tiger has collected over the years. Throughout, Tiger recounts memorableshots from his relatively brief career; for example, his only "perfect" shot (a3-wood on No. 14 at St. Andrews) and his first putt at the 1995 Masters (a20-footer for birdie on No. 1 that missed and rolled off the green). How IPlay Golf is not only a first-rate instructional guide, it also communicatesa passion and respect for the game that beginners, hackers, and low handicappersshould find inspiring. Highly recommended. --Harry C. EdwardsBook Description
No athlete has changed his sport the way Tiger Woods has transformed theworld of golf. The Tiger phenomenon has created a new legion of golfers, seducedby Woods's almost effortless mastery of this most difficult game. In How IPlay Golf Woods reveals the many facets of his game and offers a plethora oftips and advice aimed at all levels of play. Unlike most golf guides, andperhaps somewhat surprising from a player best known for his long game, How IPlay Golf begins with the short game--putting, chipping, andpitching--before moving onto swing mechanics and hitting off the tee. Producedin conjunction with the editors of Golf Digest, the book is lavishlyphotographed and illustrated and offers a gold mine of useful ideas and mentalimages Tiger has collected over the years. Throughout, Tiger recounts memorableshots from his relatively brief career; for example, his only "perfect" shot (a3-wood on No. 14 at St. Andrews) and his first putt at the 1995 Masters (a20-footer for birdie on No. 1 that missed and rolled off the green). How IPlay Golf is not only a first-rate instructional guide, it also communicatesa passion and respect for the game that beginners, hackers, and low handicappersshould find inspiring. Highly recommended. --Harry C. Edwards ... Read more

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a great way to lear or improve our golf
great book that help us to improve our golf...
and also give us a little taste of what is like been tiger

how i play golf ...tiger woods
much bigger and better than i realised. he is gonna LOVE this one (It's being kept for christmas)

Easy Read
I liked this book because it was very easy to read. Many of the tips were useful for me. My only hesitation for a five star rating were the numerous stories about how amazing Tiger is. I know he is amazing I don't need him to tell me that throughout the book.

Great book...
If you are a fan of Tiger and serious about Golf you need to get this book...I definitely liked the quality of the illustrations... Quality pictures and explanations helped me improve my swing.

The way to play golf
Thirteen major championships, 59 PGA Tour Wins, $73,536,709 in PGA Career earnings, those are just a few of the things Tiger Woods has accomplished during his career as a professional golfer. His success has been based on the way he plays the game with sound fundamentals and a calm mind set. In How I Play Golf Tiger explains in detail how to prepare your body and mind to play golf before you ever step on the course. He gives his insights and routines for putting, chipping, driving, and escaping from bunkers. This book starts with the green and ends back at the tee the way he learned to play one step at a time.

Not many players can say they have a 2 handicap, even less can say they have a scratch handicap, only obout the top percent can say that they acomplished these feats at age 13. Tiger Woods was that age when he had a scratch handicap. My point is that Tiger is one of the best and the way he playes is the best of our time. If you want to learn to play like the top one percent buy this book. ... Read more

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A Wonderful Sports History Read!
The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever

This is not just one of the finest golf books or sports books I have read in many years but a piece of seriously great story telling. I won't detail what the book is about -- others have done that here quite well. I will say that my opinion of Hogan, Nelson, Ward and Venturi -- lifelong heroes all -- has shot to even loftier heights. I agree with some of the other reviewers -- this book moved me to tears at times. If you liked "The Greatest Game Ever Played," you owe yourself this lovely tome.

I have always dreamed of playing one of the great courses on the Monterey Peninsula and always thought that Pebble Beach would be my choice for that ultimate experience. After reading this, I think I would die a happy man if I could experience Cyprus Point. The story pivots around Alistair MacKenzie's masterpiece by the sea. And while I fantasize -- what would it be like to see Tiger play Ben and Byron in their primes? Who would you bet on? And if you by chance read this Ken Venturi -- God bless you and thanks for sharing your memories here and on CBS for so many wonderful years. I miss your steady voice on Sunday afternoons.

Wrong title.
This book was easy to read and very rich with golf history.I don't agree with the title, though, because the game of golf didn't really change because of The Match.I still enjoyed it, though, and have already passed it on to one of my golf buddies.Frost provides some solid background of the key players.Finally, I think that the book went on about 2 chapters too long.

Book was fine, Condition of Book Bad!
I received the book and immediately opened it up to find multiple ink blotches on approximately 25 pages. Most were in the front of the book, but occasionally another inked page would pop up throughout the book.

A quick read
I liked the book. I finished it in two days and recommended it to my friends.

That being said, I would have liked a map or photos of the course. Mr. Frost's descriptions are fine, but an illustrated approach would have been better. I went online and printed a course map to give me a better idea of the course layout.

The biography of each of the players was OK. Hogan's and Nelson's stories are well known and nothing is added to them. He could have compressed Hogan's to one chapter instead of two. Venturi and Ward was interesting.

More information on the golf clubs and ball might have added to the story.

the match
As good as it gets.A quick and great read, if you are inclined to like the game. ... Read more

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Esalen Institute founder Michael Murphy's divine meditation on the royal and ancient game defied categorization when it was first published in 1972, and it still does. Instantly hailed as a classic, Golf in the Kingdom is an altogether unique confluence of fiction, philosophy,myth, mysticism,enchantment,and golf instruction. The central character is a wily Scotsman named Shivas Irons, a golf professional by vocation and a shaman by design, whom Murphy, as participant in his own novel, meets in 1956 on the links of Burningbush, in Fife.Thestory of their round of golf together culminates in a wild night of whiskey and wisdom where, as Shivas demonstrates how the swing reflects the soul, their golf quite literally takes on a metaphysical glow. The events alter not only Murphy's game, but they also radicallyalter his mind and inner vision; it's truly unforgettable. For a golfer, Murphy's masterpieceis as essential as a set of clubs.Book Description
The perennially bestselling golf title, Golf in the Kingdom, hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as the "masterpiece on the mysticism of golf," is a wonderfully told romp through the Scottish links, the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in the world where, truly, anything is possible. This audio discusses the essential deep truths about the game of golf and also expands on some new and extremely unique approaches to golf instruction.


John Hannah, an accomplished stage actor, has appeared on television and in the films Madagascar Skin, The Final Cut and Four Weddings and a Funeral.  He has performed the audio production of Michael Murphy's The Kingdom of Shivas Irons, also available from BDD Audio. ... Read more

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Golf in the Kingdom
Book arrived on time in the condition as described the seller.Excellent book!! Great reading like Peter Jacobsen said in his book.

A little too far "out there"!
I made it through the first half of the book, which is a narrative of the golfing adventure of the author with Shivas Irons, a pro at the Burningbush golf course in Scotland.Even this part of the book is a fairly strange read, dealing with the ultimate meaning of life as it realtes to golf, but involving way too much mysticism.

The second half, which is supposed to be the author's notes about the golfing philosophy of Shivas Irons, was just not readable to me.I just had way too many other books on my reading list to spend any more time trying to fight my way through this stuff!

I loved this book
This is a great book-- gotta have it
This is wonderful but I also loved A Golfers DreamA Golfer's Dream

Michael Murphy:Revolutionary Thinker
I met Michael Murphy in the late 1960's.The charismatic leader of the human potential movement captured my attention and admiration immediately.Mr. Murphy was one of those characters who sparkle with mystical magic.His life reads like a calendar of magical events. At every turn he seems to either run into or encounter the most provocative people one can imagine:Steinbeck, Spiegelberg, Brodie, Price, Aurobindo, Thompson, Maslow, and many, many more.
With the publication of Golf in the Kingdom (His first book), he managed to create a new movement, which came to be known as The Sport and Yoga Movement.The book is a delightful integration of sport, mysticism, and yoga, with a whole lot of magic sprinkled between the lines.I am amazed at its dissenters and critics.It is not "junk" as some need to say.For those of you who say it is "not for golfers", I think I can safely assume that you are regularly shooting twenty to thirty over par.There are some that say that this is just another worn-out philosophical rag, trying to integrate what's common, and I would think for them mundane, with the paranormal and mystical energies that hover all around us.To them, I would say that there is a shread of truth to their thoughts.I would like to ask those people to provide me with any literary references, expousing this thesis, that pre-date Mr. Murphy's book.For those that claim that this is just another clever contrivance for making a quick buck, I would say you are about as far off the mark as those that dismiss the book as "junk".Mr. Murphy was born wealthy.At some point in his life he inherited a large sum of money, most of which he either donated or spent in efforts to enhance the human condition.When I met the man, I believe that it was in 1969, he was driving an aged 1962, six cylinder, stick shift Cheverolet.He had bought the car new, and at that time felt that he could get at least another ten years out of it.
Bravo, Michael.Bravo for Golf in the Kingdom, and bravo for a life well lived.

Ronald James

An acidhead's philosophizing of golf
This was Out There. I'm not sure if it is for burnout golfers or just burnouts. I don't think I would classify this as a sports book, more like bad philosophy. I couldn't even believe in the main character, Shivas, I was too aware of his being a mouthpiece for Murphy's attempts to revolutionize one's conceptualization of golf...or life...or something like that...I still don't know. What the heck was his point?? ... Read more

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The acclaimed author of Back Rx and Arthritis Rx (more than 50,000 combined copies in print) returns with the first book fully devoted to improving your golf game and reducing pain.

Many recreational and professional golfers suffer from some form of lower back pain. Conventional wisdom suggests that the violent, twisting nature of the golf swing, which puts undue stress on the spine, is the sole culprit. But research conducted by sports-medicine specialist Vijay Vad, M.D., with PGA Tour pros, recently published in the prestigious American Journal of Sports Medicine, reveals that the swing is only one of several factors. Applying Dr. Vad’s winning combination of mind/body wisdom and medical expertise to the game of golf, Golf Rx shares his cutting-edge findings and addresses such topics as:
• The proper body mechanics for a stable golf swing
• Power tips to improve driving
• Eighteen essential stretches for eighteen holes
• Five-minute warm-up and cool-down routines
• Keeping an aging body in great shape
• Common golf injuries—and how to resume activity
• The Golf Rx exercise series

Combining the best of Pilates, golf-specific conditioning, and physical therapy, Dr. Vad’s easy to follow exercise program contains three series that will speed recovery from the most common golfers’ injuries, help reduce future injuries, and enhance performance by building swing specific flexibility, strength, stamina, and balance. ... Read more

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Necessary reading for golfers.
I wish I'd read this book 45 years ago, when I started playing golf. If you're a serious golfer -- one who wants to play your best, and works toward that goal -- you have a choice: get into a good flexibility and strengthening program, or be prepared to spend some really painful time in bed, not playing golf in beautiful weather.
This book provides what you need to lower the likelihood of encountering the pain and misery of golf-related back problems. There are no guarantees in life, but it has transformed golf for this 67-year old.

A good addition to your bookshelf!
Taking care of your body will ensure many more years of good golf. This book is a great start, with a simple 15 minute program to keep you (and your game) in good shape!

Invaluable for the aging golfer (and even the young ones)
Unlike many such books, this one is excellent and serious. Follow Dr. Vad's strictures and you may yet live to shoot your age!

Golf Strength and Conditioning
It was a very easy read. Very little golf stuff but lots of easy exercises to do and could be done in under 20 minutes for better fitness. It has three levels of difficulties. Yes, to golf better, improve on strength and flexibility as the explosive force in a golf swing could result in injury if we are not properly conditioned, especially weekend warriors. ... Read more

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A renowned golf teacher gives golfers a new perspective on the game by combining a host of practical and proven exercises with a whole new way of thinking. ... Read more

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Unlightening
Having read Golf in the Kingdom, and Inner Game of Golf some time ago, I looked forward to this more recent book on mental aspect of golf.
My handicap has drifted up from 3 to 6 over the last year, so I was looking for a fresh approach.The day after reading the first 130 pages, I resolved to play without fear, not be upset by bad shots, and enjoy my playing partners.
With OB left, trees to the right, I striped my drive on the 440 yd par 4, followed by a 5 iron to 8 feet, and drained the putt.What a great book!
Four hours later I found myself in the clubhouse having shot a 90 for the first time in over 20 years, with four OBs and five 3 putts.
It's a good thing that "looking good" was no longer important to me, as I endured the ribbing, jabs and outright taunts of several of my fellow players.
I'll finish the book.But most likely you'll find it listed on the Used Books here very shortly.

Enlightening Book on Golf
This is an excellent presentation of the spiritual side of the game.Filled with unique drills designed to bring out the "inner athlete" in us all, Showmaker has created a classic exploration of the real reasons we should all be enjoying the game of golf.

Truly a mind-opening read - great for golfers and instructors alike

Excellent Reading
Extraordinary Golf: The Art of Possible is a book that anyone who plays the game of golf should read.I wish I could have read it or something near it twenty five years ago.

Not read yet.
Book was for my husband and was not read yet, but he loved that I got it for him...

Great book
This book won't be to everyone's taste. If you are looking for quick tips on improving your game, look elsewhere. If, however, you are looking for the secret to genuinely enjoying the golf game you have, and improving your attitude on the course, it's a wonderful book. I've heard golf called a good walk spoiled, but this book points to how it can be fresh and enjoyable again. ... Read more