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Editorial Review:
One of golf guru Jim Flick's mantras is that golf is 90 percent mental and the other 10 per cent is mental, too. Dr. Bob Rotella, a noted sports psychologist and performance consultant, roots around the golfer's mind to expose--and analyse- -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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
This book is great! If you are a keen golfer, this book is for you! I loved reading it and it definitely helped, and helps, with my state of mind on the course. Worth every penny. You can see why he is so popular. Have read a couple of other books, the inner game etc. but they just confused me, giving me too much to think about. Unless you are a complete fanatic and want to play off scratch, this keeps it simple and keeps you focused.
A Classic In a few years this book will probably have become one of the classic golf texts. Bob Rotella who recently helped Padraig Harrington win 2 consecutive Opens (British Open) has a simple message: you will never play a perfect round of golf. Even the best pros will only hit 2 or 3 hots in a round really cleanly. Therefore, the golfer has to accept that the game is about good course management and a sharp short game.
This book may change the way you approach golf and will probably stop you beating... more info
Sharp, inspirational writing I don't play golf, I write speeches for golfers, so I thought I'd read a book to see if it gave me any ideas. Rotella uses golf as a metaphor for life, so I found the lessons that he had to offer could be applicable to writing and any other sport or discipline. There is nothing profound or original about this book, but it is well-structured and easy-to-read. I got out of it, the importance of enjoying yourself when your playing, and not getting too hung-up about mistakes. Change your technique in your... more info
Good advice but a bit long winded I like the Bob Rotella books and find them helpful. The advice can be summarised in just a few pages, but he builds his chapters around the points so that they are a bit more memorable. This will help many golfers and I think it has helped me a bit, but nowhere near as much as improving my technique through mixture of coaching, practice and the odd DVD/technical book. Ultimately if you have good technique the mental side becomes a lot easier as you hit good consistent shots a lot better and think less about... more info
