Mental game books, etc.

[rchang72]

Thanks to TGM, I feel that mechanics-wise I have at least some direction as to where I can improve and what to improve. But mental game, I'm a bit lost. I have Rotella's "Golf is not a game of perfect". What other books or resources people like and why? Thanks, Roger.

[neil]

Thanks to TGM, I feel that mechanics-wise I have at least some direction as to where I can improve and what to improve. But mental game, I'm a bit lost. I have Rotella's "Golf is not a game of perfect". What other books or resources people like and why? Thanks, Roger.

Roger, check out the similar thread in the "DRILLS" section

[drewitgolf]

Fearless Golf by Dr. Gio Valiante is an excellent book.

He mentally strips you naked, has you check your ego at the door and teaches you self-efficiacy. Some may see themselves for who they really are; a scary thought for many. For those that (I hate to say it) choke under pressure, it is a must read.

[metallion]

I personally prefer "Zen golf" by J. Parent over Rotellas book. I got the audiobook in my iPod and listen to it frequently. Great stuff, and stuffed with principles applicable on daily life.

[Thom]

"Every shot must have a purpose" by Pia nilsson & Lynn Marriott

I'm only 60 pages into it but hit 13 of 14 fairways on the first round using some of the suggestions from this book

[psheehan]

I will second "every shot must have a purpose"..... I took Buckets suggestion, actually I think he said "after you read it, you'll think Rotella is a pasta." He was right... this is imo the best book for the mental side of the game I've read.

[Burner]

Amazon.com are running a promo on "Every shot must have a purpose" by Pia nilsson & Lynn Marriott and "Fearless Golf" by Dr. Gio Valiante as a package @ $28.90.

[EdZ]

Zen Golf is quite good, as is Every Shot - I like Golf in the Kingdom for another view of the game too.

[Daz]

The Inner Game of Golf by W Timothey Gallway

and

The 30 second golf swing by Dr TJ Tomasi

are both execellent books to get you to start playing Golf on the course rather than playing golf swing or WWPTOM (what will people think of me!) (3-B)

[Amen Corner]

I would like to add to the list a book by Chuck Hogan - Rethinking Golf. The backcover has states like;
" The book is the most up to date perception on learning and teaching golf in print today. There isn´t any golfer at any level that cannot substantially benefit from this book." and so on......