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Golf is Not a Game of Perfect [Hardcover]

Dr. Bob Rotella
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)

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Book Description

May 9, 1995
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.


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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.

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Tom Kite from the foreword In the first twelve years of my life on the PGA Tour, I had established myself as a pretty decent player, but had only won five official tournaments. In the ten years since meeting Doc, I have won fourteen tournaments, played on the Ryder Cup team, and won my first major, the U.S. Open. To say that I think Doc has helped make me a better player would be an understatement.

Nick Price Bob Rotella's knowledge and practical approach to psychology have been an enormous help to me. He has an uncanny knack of being able to turn the most complicated situation into a simple one.

Pat Bradley Bob Rotella helped me to be my own best friend and to get to the next level of my career.

Brad Faxon I was at a point where I was taking golf so seriously that I wasn't enjoying it any more. Bob Rotella taught me to throw away doubt and fear, and as a result I am enjoying golf, learning more, and playing better.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1st/Early edition (May 9, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 068480364X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684803647
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 7.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Tournament Tough January 12, 2000
Format:Hardcover
This book provides incredible insight into the game of golf. Rather than attempting to teach the infamous "perfect swing," Dr. Rotella allows the reader to maintain his current swing and instead he addresses the mental side to lower scores. Whether you are a beginner or carry a low handicap, this book is sure to knock strokes off. This book enables a player to think correctly on the course and develop confidence in his game. It is easy and fun to read since Rotella recalls past memories that support his point. I'd recommend this book for yourself or as a gift. I re-read chapters nightly before playing in tournaments as an instrument to mentally prepare myself. It has helped me to win national junior events and I guarentee that it will help you as well. Hit 'em straight!
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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Train Your Brain!!! September 22, 2000
Format:Hardcover
As a 7 handicap trying to figure out how to shave those extra strokes off to get into the low single digit territory this was a nice surprise which helped to complete my library of essential golf books.

the seminal work on golf (and perhaps) sports psychology from Dr. Bob Rotella. The book works on a number of levels as follows: #1. as a rare and excellent guide on how to prepare oneself mentally for the game and how to remained focused during a match; #2. as a series of anecdotal chapters covering a number of the game's top name players and how they are using Rotella's straight forward and insightful techniques to play better golf; #3. as an instructional piece and #4. as a guide for getting the most out of your practises.

Any one of the above would make it good, all 4 in combination make it a must have for golfers at all levels.

(ps I'd also recommend as essential golf reading Jack Nicklaus's "Golf My Way," Tom Watson's "Getting It Up and Down from 40 Yards and In" and, of course, Harvey Penick's "Little Red Book)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Playing Golf in the Zone August 29, 2001
Format:Hardcover
The most enjoyable golf you can play is effortless and pressure free. "Doc" Rotella's "Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect" has literally liberated me from myself. I was definitely in my own way, halting my own progress. My swing coach brought me from a 35 handicap to a 16 handicap in two summers. Doc brought me down to a 10 handicap in six weeks, and I am still improving. Two key facets in the book grabbed me. First is, "The best swing thought is no swing thought!" This was riveting and when I finally let go and trust my swing, the ball went longer and straighter. Consistency and lower scores were the result. The second facet dealt with putting. Doc emphasized "When you land the green, hole the put, no matter the distance!" What a confidence and result booster!! My goal was to become a single digit handicapper by the end of summer 2001. I still have three weeks to lose one stroke and achieve my goal. I am convinced it will happen. On June 26th, I had a milestone. After reading Doc's book, I shot my first ever and only sub-par round of 35 for nine holes on a par 36 executive course here in Indianapolis. I had a playing partner and asked him to sign the card. It is now framed and sitting in my office. That was fun. Thanks Doc!! -Gary in Indianapolis.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for golf maniacs.
A great read. This book will teach you nearly everything you need to know about how to think properly on the golf course.
Published 20 hours ago by J.R. Warthen
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, If a Bit Talky
Many concepts that hit home on how golfers think themselves into bad golf. I particularly liked the summary at the end - rules of how to think and how not to think on the course. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Paul E. Nistico
4.0 out of 5 stars Try it
It helped me recognize how I can, and probably should, become a better golfer if I pay more attention to my mental game.
Published 23 days ago by Ken
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
This book is fantastic!! It's all about getting your mind right and not playing angry. Would recommend to everyone I know
Published 1 month ago by Patrick R Conroy
5.0 out of 5 stars Big help
Read it a few weeks ago and it has already improved my game. Staying positive on the golf course is so important!
Published 2 months ago by Eric Roecker
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple, no nonsense
Although not completed, to date the book seems to be straight forward and simple. Proof will be in implementing the recommendations on the course.
Published 2 months ago by Zman
5.0 out of 5 stars Play Better Golf With a Better Mindset
I worked on my mental game with the 120 Timeless Golf Lessons which I can recommend to anyone looking for a systematic approach to better golf. Read more
Published 3 months ago by James
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading
I found this book to be quite inspiring. It helped replace a some of the confidence I had when I first started golf. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Yvonne Riddell
4.0 out of 5 stars Mental aspect of game
This book develops the mental aspect of this wonderful sport. Some tips come naturally but it does no harm (and it actually is quite helpful) to read the once in a while.
Published 4 months ago by F. Seitun
5.0 out of 5 stars great reading
Very good information. Was hard to put the book down. Helped to read chapters several times to really get all of the good information.
Published 4 months ago by HuskerUser
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