Mind Over Golf: How to Use Your Head to Lower Your Score [Paperback]

Richard H. Coop (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 21, 1997

Mind Over Golf Whether you struggle to break 100 or consistently break par, you've already discovered that golf is the most mentally demanding of all sports. Dr. Richard Coop, one of the foremost sports psychologists in the country, has developed a unique mental approach to the game, helping both skilled pros and beginning amateurs alike to play better. Mind Over Golf examines all the demanding psychological challenges of golf and explains in detail how to conquer them. Golfers have discovered that there are ways to lower their scores that go beyond getting tips on their swing and stance. In order to play better, you have to find the key that allows your natural athletic ability to come to the fore, without being impeded by anxiety about making a poor shot. By following Dr. Coop's principles and ideas you'll be in the strongest possible position, both physically and mentally, to put your best swing on each shot. As Payne Stewart says in his foreword to Mind Over Golf, "Not everyone can swing like a tour pro, but most everyone has it within himself or herself to think like one, and Dr. Coop lays the foundation for that within these pages." Visit us online at http://www.mcp.com/mgr/macmillan

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Mind Over Golf Whether you struggle to break 100 or consistently break par, you've already discovered that golf is the most mentally demanding of all sports. Dr. Richard Coop, one of the foremost sports psychologists in the country, has developed a unique mental approach to the game, helping both skilled pros and beginning amateurs alike to play better. Mind Over Golf examines all the demanding psychological challenges of golf and explains in detail how to conquer them. Golfers have discovered that there are ways to lower their scores that go beyond getting tips on their swing and stance. In order to play better, you have to find the key that allows your natural athletic ability to come to the fore, without being impeded by anxiety about making a poor shot. By following Dr. Coop's principles and ideas you'll be in the strongest possible position, both physically and mentally, to put your best swing on each shot. As Payne Stewart says in his foreword to Mind Over Golf, "Not everyone can swing like a tour pro, but most everyone has it within himself or herself to think like one, and Dr. Coop lays the foundation for that within these pages." Visit us online at http://www.mcp.com/mgr/macmillan

About the Author

Dr. Richard Coop, a professor of educational psychology at the University of North Carolina, is a contributing editor for Golf Magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (March 21, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028616839
• ISBN-13: 978-0028616834
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #955,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile read, August 27, 1998

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A. Sherwood (Wynnewood, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mind Over Golf: How to Use Your Head to Lower Your Score (Paperback)

This is a very helpful book for that intangible side of the game that captivates yet frustrates us so much. It's got some really solid tips for improving mental attitude and toughness out on the course, and speaks to developing a comforting routine, mental "recovery" techniques and the barriers to lowering scores. Of all the golf books I've read, this one may have actually had the most effect.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars How to Use the Mind to Play Better, February 17, 2001

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rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mind Over Golf: How to Use Your Head to Lower Your Score (Paperback)

Coop has worked with some prominent players, especially Payne Stewart who writes a forward.

He explains what major role our thinking brings to the course, then proceeds to talk about this mental side in our moving from the practice tee to the first tee, preshot routine, even a chapter on the mental side of hitting the ball long.

This book has some great helps, but I found it a little overwhelming in terms of the amount of stuff to try and remember and work on mentally.

Find Bob Rotella's advice more basic and easy to retain and apply. However, this book might just ring more bells with some than me.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars mind over golf how to use your head to lower yout score, January 30, 2000

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lou miller (chapin sc) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mind Over Golf: How to Use Your Head to Lower Your Score (Paperback)

great information--simple but effective-- keys to taking it to the next level---a must read for those wanting to become a single digit handicap! WOW!