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Zen in the Art of Golf

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Has zen moments and moments that fail to be zen. It seems like two authors have written the different chapters, one who is a zen master and the other who is Mr Wilson, Dennis the Menace's slightly crabby next door neighbor. For me, it was the contrast in the two personna's that provided the most enlightenment. Very thought provoking. Cannot help but improve your attitude toward the game and your fellow golfer.

This is a fun read book---I typically read it every spring because it's not about a Buddha-like zen approach, but talks about the simple things about the game and how your mental approach is affected and can affect the outcome. Example: why do you have several great holes in a row but then you proceed to forget about how to play for the next few holes?? What occurs? How do you get back on track? And, the simple pleasures of hooking up with someone as you play by yourself---the things you learn and the friendships you can begin. It's a simple book to read and as must read for me each spring much like Harvey Penick's Little Red Book.

Well, here we go again...another golf book. Luckily I completed my golfing lifestyle perhaps twenty years back...when I had accumulated suffient strokes to last me for the rest of my life. This guy just can't quit. I hope he learns how someday!