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Play Your Best Golf Now: Discover VISION54's 8 Essential Playing Skills [Hardcover]

Lynn Marriott , Pia Nilsson
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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April 28, 2011
Two of golf's most revolutionary teachers share a personalized approach to accessing your peak performance.

"The VISION54 approach is far more than just pure golf technique, it allows an individual to unlock their true potential by opening their mind and believing anything is possible to achieve." - David Leadbetter, David Leadbetter Golf Academy

Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott are Complete Game Coaches, leaders of a new kind of golf instruction that focuses on more than just the grip, the stance, and the swing. Their VISION54 method targets the complete golfer-the whole person-not just the technical aspects of the game. Their coaching philosophy focuses on possibilities, not limitations, with an end goal of MY54-the idea that any golfer can reach their own personalized version of peak performance, scoring nothing but birdies on a par-72 course.

Building on the core concepts introduced in Every Shot Must Have a Purpose and the strategic thinking in The Game Within the Game, Play Your Best Golf Now takes the mystery out of the soft skills of golf and shows golfers how to add these skills to their game for peak performance. Players learn to master the 8 Essential Playing Skills:

1. LEAVE YOUR MIND BEHIND and enter the Play Box
2. DECIDE AND COMMIT to your shots
3. FIND YOUR BALANCE both physically and mentally
4. FEEL YOUR TEMPO on the course and dance to its rhythm
5. TAME TENSION to improve your swing
6. BUILD EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE
7. STORE MEMORIES and learn from the past to make a better present
8. DROWN SELF-TALK IN USEFUL THOUGHTS

And the 2 Essential Practice Skills:

1. SIMULATE GOLF on the practice range to maximize your time and effort
2. INTEGRATE SKILLS and practice with a plan

These Essentials complement the technical anchors of the game-the grip, the stance, the swing-and give players a foundation for achieving their peak performance. MY54 is the vision, and these are the building blocks for achieving a higher level of play.


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Editorial Reviews

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What the Pros Say:

"Pia and Lynn are revolutionaries in the complex, over-analyzed world of golf instruction."
-Kevin Streelman, PGA Tour Player

"They have shown me that magic is possible and that the only limit to what I can achieve on the golf course is my beliefs. If you believe in greatness you can make greatness happen."
-Ai Miyazato, LPGA Tour player

"Through their coaching I have gotten to know myself better, I know what to do to not get in my own way, and I allow myself to dream!"
-Suzann Pettersen, LPGA Tour player

"We share the same vision - that it's possible to birdie every hole and shoot 54, and that there are no limits to what you can achieve. In many ways, I am the embodiment of the VISION54 coaching philosophies."
-Annika Sorenstam, LPGA Superstar

"The week I started working with Lynn and Pia, I won! Their coaching has made my game more complete."
-Na Yeon Choi, LPGA Tour Player

What Golf's Best Coaches Say:

"I love Lynn and Pia because they understand and teach that there is more to golf than swinging. You cannot go wrong in following VISION54."
-Dave Pelz, Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools

"There are a lot of distractions surrounding tournament golf. Lynn and Pia do a great job teaching their students how to focus on game days."
-Stan Utley, coach of many PGA Tour players

What Golf Executives Say:

"They have a passion for life and for golf, and their words and life experiences will help any level of golfer aspire to be the best they can be."
-Dave Phillips, Co-founder Titleist Performance Institute

"Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott understand athletes, understand competition, and have the unique ability to get the absolute best out of the players on Tour."
-Michael Whan, LPGA Commissioner

"Whether you're the number one player in the world, or a weekend golfer looking to discover your best game, the holistic approach of VISION54 will not only coach you to be better, it will make you love this sport even more."
-Cindy L. Davis, President, Nike Golf

"Their combination of logic, order, intelligence and spirituality is at once irrefutable, confidence inspiring and soothing. We went for help in how to approach golf but like so many things in this great game it turned out to be a lesson in life."
-Seth Waugh, CEO Deutsche Bank, Americas

What Golf Writers Say:

"Their belief and work with integrating the physical, mental and emotional through intention and practice is a model for the future."
-Michael Murphy, author of Golf in the Kingdom and co-founder of the Esalen Institute

"If you want to improve your golf game so you can hold your own with thieves, this is the book for you."
-Dan Jenkins, award-winning author and Golf Digest columnist

"Their approach isn't the same old, same old. It's fresh, and for those who believe (like me) and are willing to make an honest effort, it really works."
-John Paul Newport, golf columnist, The Wall Street Journal

"In many ways, they teach us how to be our own best friend on the golf course. Even better, the skills can be applied to any aspect of life."
-Damon Hack, Sports Illustrated senior golf and NFL writer

"Pia and Lynn look at all of the golfer's opportunities to improve, not at creating the so-called perfect swing. And they make it fun."
-Peter Morrice, Senior Editor, Golf Digest

"Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott are on the cutting edge of the very best teaching in golf."
-Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist

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.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Gotham (April 28, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592406262
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592406265
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.9 x 7.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Overall, very good and helps one enjoy the game more. UNCFANTEW  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
When I picked up this book it was about 6. T. Koger  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars good for those who slog along May 21, 2011
By Sparky
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read all the books by these two great teachers of golf, and still think EVERY SHOT MUST HAVE A PURPOSE is the most universally applicable and compelling of the three. This latest book returns to emphasis on the "think box/play box" concept as fundamental to every golfer's consistency (and I agree) and incorporates aspects of the practice routines from THE GAME BEFORE THE GAME. The new components are the profiles of golfers who needed help to get out of slumps, return to an enjoyment of the game, and adopt some routines and key mental images to reach their higher potentials. Since I did not identify with any of the profiled individuals--that is, I love the game, play it for the fun of competition and the joy of self-improvement, and I am too old to care about having a 4-6 handicap, this is not my favorite of the authors' three books. I just gave it as a gift, however, because for a person who might like a condensed version of the heart of the VISION 54 coaching plan, this might be the most appealing read.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perform where it matters, on the golf course. May 7, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have had the fortune to participate in three workshops at the VISION54 school in Phoenix. Most recently in February 2011 and this book encapsulates the three days in an excellent way. Buy this book, read it, make notes as you go, figure out your area of highest return on investment and get to work! VISION54 is such a stark contrast to the "fix" centric approach that the golf teaching community has these days. The June issue of Golf Magazine promises "Longer Drives in 30 Seconds" and "Find the Fairway in Two Easy Moves"! Make sure your swing is *functional* (doesn't have to be perfect...) and then focus on the 8 Playing Essentials and 2 Practice Essentials. It will not only make you a better golfer, it will make you a better person. If you are curious about how to get into a State of Peak Performance on the course, the approach in this book will help you. Embrace it and enjoy the journey.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST.... May 1, 2011
Format:Hardcover
IF YOU WANT TO LOWER YOUR SCORES AND YOUR STRESS LEVEL...OWN THIS BOOK! IT IS NOT A 'SWING FIX' BOOK BUT ONE OF SELF MASTERY AND EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE. LYNN AND PIA'S 8 ESSENTIALS ARE SIMPLE BUT CRITICAL.
RUN....DON'T WALK TO ORDER THIS BOOK. IT'S THAT IMPORTANT.
Donnie
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fine book from Golf 54
The series of 3 books should be part of your core collection. They have perfected the way to communicate ideas about golf, not just the golf swing as many other books do. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Davis P. Noble
4.0 out of 5 stars Making it Easy
So much of golf is mental. Love how these women aren't trying to change your swing, just helping you do what you do best more consistently. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Allison
4.0 out of 5 stars Visio54
Helpful and easy to read. The concepts of 8 essential playing skills and the Think Box/Play Box concepts are very helpful. Read more
Published 3 months ago by UNCFANTEW
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Not thrilling but it is a good read. I read the first book and it helped for a few games but it didnt stick with me. This isnt much differt from the first book.
Published 5 months ago by Robert Foster
5.0 out of 5 stars Broke 70 for the first time within 2 weeks of reading this book
My current handicap index is 2.9. When I picked up this book it was about 6. I post hole-by-hole scores after every round. Read more
Published 5 months ago by T. Koger
4.0 out of 5 stars surprising approach
really amazing approach for an ancient sport.Vision 54 is the modern approach of sports
not only for rookies but for senior players like me near '70s. Read more
Published 6 months ago by norberto
5.0 out of 5 stars Get Your Head in the Game
A quick read with only a few points, but great points they are. If you are struggling with your game and trying to get to the next level of play, a change in your mental game may... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Good solid ideas for the serious golfer
Excellent suggestions for the serious golfer who likes to practice and wants to improve. I have read the previous book and this one is just as good.
Published 8 months ago by Arlene Yost
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
This is a really good book, There are plenty of practical ideas and some new ways of looking at the way we practise golf. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Paul Andrews
5.0 out of 5 stars swing game and mental game
The approach to the game that this book describes has no flaws.
It "will" improve your game and your enjoyment of the game.
Excellent work.
H. Workman, M.S.
Published 21 months ago by H. Workman
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