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Every Shot Must Have a Purpose: How GOLF54 Can Make You a Better Player [Hardcover]

Pia Nilsson (Author), Lynn Marriott (Author), Ron Sirak (Author)
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September 22, 2005

Two legendary coaches give golfers a powerful new approach to the game... and to life.

As coaches to some of golf’s top players, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott have designed and refined a revolutionary way of teaching the game, with phenomenal results. They don’t believe in prescribing the same stance, grip, and swing to everyone, followed by hours of purposeless drilling. They don’t even believe in beginning with physical technique. Their success has proven to them that a great game begins with a great vision.

Unlike any other golf book, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose offers cutting-edge techniques for integrating the physical, technical, mental, emotional, and social parts of a player’s game. The book’s revolutionary pre-shot routine will improve your focus, leading to a golf swing that is not only successful but can be repeated under extreme pressure. Emphasizing the individual golfer rather than a rigid set of mechanics, their VISION54 method takes the frustration out of the game. Why 54? Because they believe it’s possible to shoot a 54 (making a birdie on every hole of a par-72 course) if you have the right mind-set and well-honed intuitive power.

An engaging read for the beginner or the seasoned golfer, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose is inspiration for life, not just the links.


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"I have been impressed by Pia ever since I saw her in action in the late 1980’s, first as a player and then as my coach. Pia is open-minded and intelligent and possesses the desire to constantly help others develop... I have been inspired to follow her beliefs and life philosophy."



—Annika Sorenstam, LPGA

About the Author

Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott cofounded VISION54/Coaching for the Future, Inc. Their golf school, Golf54, in Phoenix, AZ was recently named Golf magazine's #1 in the nation. In addition to serving as Annika Sorenstam’s coach and coaching the Swedish national golf team, Nilsson has spoken at numerous conferences worldwide. Marriott has been named one of Golf Digest’s 50 Greatest Teachers and one of Golf Magazine’s 100 Top Teachers, coaching major figures such as Grace Park and Ken Kellaney.


Award-winning sportswriter Ron Sirak is executive editor of Golf World and a senior writer at Golf Digest.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Gotham (September 22, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592401570
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592401574
  • Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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VISION54 co-founder
Co-author of Every Shot Must Have a Purpose, The Game Before the Game and Play Your Best Golf Now
Golf Digest #1 ranked Women Teacher in America in 2010.
Golf Digest Top 50 teacher.
GOLF Magazine Top 100 teacher.
PGA of Sweden Class A teaching professional.
Honorary member PGA of Sweden and LPGA T&CP.
Nike Golf Swoosh Eliten Advisory Staff.
Level 3 TPI certified golf fitness instructor.
Head Coach of the Swedish National Golf Teams 1990-1999.
European Solheim Cup captain 1998.
LPGA tour player 1983-1987.
King of Sweden's Medal of the 8th dimension with a Royal Blue Ribbon - for leadership in sports.
PGA's of Europe Five-Star Professional award.
The First Tee Experience consultant 1999-2005.
Consultant to college teams, international teams and PGA organizations around the world.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Integrating all Aspects of the Game, October 27, 2005
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Once the basic foundation movements have been learned, Golf, like any other sport begins to become more mental than physical. We have all felt under great pressure at times. And when the pressure is great, we tend to not do as well. We freeze, we miss things that we wouldn't otherwise. We screw up.

In their #1 ranked golf school, GOLF54, the authors teach that playing golf well requires a combination of the physical, technical, mental, emotional and social parts of a players game. Most of this comes before you even get to the ball. This pre-shot focus routine improves a player's focus, leading to a golf swing that is not onnly successful but can be repeated when your performance is under considerable outside pressure.

Written in a light and easy to understand style, this book consists of a series of 22 short chapters, each devoted to one small aspect of improving your game.
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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, March 12, 2006
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At first I resisted buying this book because I really was more interested in a book that helped me with the mechanics of the swing. I didn't want to read more about being relaxed, be the ball etc. But the more I visited the Amazon reviews the more intrigued I became and bought the book. I am glad I did. It is a lot more than I thought. The author's concept of the "think box" and the "play box" is something I now use and it works. Lots of other concepts that have helped me are also in the book. Recommended to all.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Sports (Golf) Psychologist's Review, November 15, 2005
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Pia and Lynn's book, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose, is a must read for those interested in improving their mental game in golf. I have studied almost every book on the topic and this is, by far, the best to date. I am providing my students with a copy before starting their training. I use the HeartMath biofeedback technology, as well as Bobby Foster's Mental Golf Profile which are highlighted in the book. Well organized, to the point, and practical strategies for immediate benefits. This is not wasted academic theory, or sports-psychobabble...it is the real deal.
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playing focus, controllable goals, confidence zone, think box, play box, real golf, swing change, golf shot, fairway wood, better golfer, shot selection
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