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Golf: The Mental Game

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I spent numerous months in a slump/Yips/Shanks after achieving a respectable level of play. After this time period of self searching, I decided what was missing was the mental aspect/strategy of playing (versus the mechanics).

Many of the 'mental strategies' cover the 'visual imagery' of the perfect shot or emphasizing positive thinking. Those aspects covered by half a dozen books only scratch the surface of this underemphasized aspect of the game. I have listened to numerous 'motivational speakers' and advisors to the professionals.

This is one of the most comprehensive books on strategy, formulating a plan, and maintaining that high level of play. This book is the road map to success in this challenging game.

Dr. Tom Dorsel covers every aspect of the game regarding choosing equipment, preparing mentally and physically before a round, how and what to practice, course management, golf strategy, golf myths, and creating a plan to achieving one's goals. Whether you're a beginner, double digit/single digit/scratch/professional, this book (if you can assimilate all of the information) will elevate your game. He covers how to achieve your goals with a summary of objectives and illustrative vignettes in a clear and entertaining style.

This sensible approach to the thinking approach to the game helps make you 'minimize the imperfections' in your game.

This is the Modern Day Approach to the Mental Game of Golf. I highly recommend it.

Cannot help but think this is a book Tiger Woods would agree with, since he seems (from all I have read) to know much of what the author has written. Like being eductated on which clubs etc fit you. Diet, rest, being focused. Visualizing the course, and how you will play it. Simple a great book with so much useful information.

I just read this book Golf The Mental Game on the thinking side of your golf game. Tom Dorsel has written an helpful guide to improving your golf game from every angle. Using your brain to think your way around the course, not to make crazy impossible shots. Every age golfers will be able to find something that will help them in their golf game.

I have been playing golf for over 50 years and am always looking for more ways to stay active and my golf game enjoyable. Tom Dorsel is a psycologist and a golfer so he know the importance of using your mental ability to improve your game. He quotes many Pro golfers in how they stay mentally sound during their games like Tiger Woods and several other pro golfers.

If you are a golfer you will find many helpful hints to improve your game and make it more enjoyable.

I wish that all golfers had to read this before going out to play. His points on speed of play and scoring properly would be beneficial for all who know what it's like to be stuck behind golfers who don't have a clue how to keep the game moving and take away the enjoyment of everyone behind them. Of course there is much, much more to this book. I can't begin to state how many good tips he has that most of us weekend golfers would never think about. If I were to say there was anything negative at all about this book, is that it's somewhat information overload. So, I suggest you read it in segments and try to apply that portion to your game before going on to the next part of the book. All-in-all one of the best books that doesn't dwell on the mechanics of golf that I have read. Highly recommended.

Book was delivered in a timely fashion. It is a good reminder of what we should do when we play golf. I would not recommend it for someone new to golf.

"What do psychology and golf have in common? Action, emotions and thinking according to Dorsel, and not just for the spouse left behind!"