Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game
Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game

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Forget those early morning groans while clobbering through a bucket of range balls. Practice, in golf, of the mental game--the discipline, the focus--is the most important thing golfers can do to improve their game on their way to a scratch handicap. This Zen primer applies Buddhist techniques to the links, written by a practicing golfer and Buddhist.
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Product NameZen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game
ManufacturerBantam Dell Publishing Group
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TitleZen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game
ISBN0385504462
Author(s)Joseph Parent
Release Date2002-05-14
FormatHardcover
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Weight0.5 lbs.
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5 Star Rating  "got me back on track"2009-10-08
- Reviewed By User: A2MSYVSPVP548R
help me a lot,to get the crazy thought out of my head and just play the game, teaches you to stay calm an pressure shots,play one hole at a time
 
5 Star Rating  "Short but loaded"2009-09-30
- Reviewed By User: A23SN5Y7D2NAPB

Easy read with very good applicable information. It not a how to golf but a how to better golf book. We know beyond a certain point golf is a mostly between the ears and this book will point you to that and give you concrete usable information to improve your game and theenjoyment of it.

 
5 Star Rating  "A Must Read!"2009-07-28
- Reviewed By User: A1BN6QEHHESGU1
First let me apologize for the lengthy letter. I get a bit wordy.
>
> I have been an avid golfer since the early '70's. My Dad ran a golf league
> until his passing in 1995. Losing my "golfing buddy" I lost interest in
> the game and have not played since.
>
> A few months ago, a friend of mine, mentioned that they would like to learn the
> game and asked if I could teach her. Her decision has sparked new interest
> for me so I decided to start playing again. I used to be a 12 handicap and
> would like to eventually get back to that level of playing.
>
> Unfortunately, I am the type that suffers from the 'glass being half
> empty' syndrome. For many reasons (that I won't get into), I have a
> negative attitude about things and anger easily. I have been athletic all
> my life and did very well in sports. Most sports came naturally to me,
> except golf, where I had to work hard at it just to become decent. Maybe
> that's why I am drawn to the game.
>
> Playing years ago, I put a lot of pressure on myself and when I didn't do
> well I would get upset and sometimes throw clubs. My Dad used to tell me
> to stay calm and relax since the attitude would definitely effect my next
> and future shots. But like most young people, we think we know more than
> everyone else and although his advice made sense, I could never keep my
> cool. And yes, my next shots were bad and I would get madder and on and on
> and on.
>
> As I am now 53, I have calmed a bit but still get upset over stupid things
> (especially in daily life) and although I don't throw clubs anymore, I do
> get down on myself when I don't hit the ball or score well. I try to teach
> my friend about staying positive and maintaining a good attitude, but I
> sometimes do not set the right example.
>
> When I practice at golf, I strive hard to have the "right" swing. In golf,
> I read articles on technique and what to do and what NOT to do. I try
> different grips, stances and swings. Sometimes these changes work for
> awhile and sometimes they don't. But I keep trying. I have had the
> pleasure in the sports that I have played to experience "being in the
> zone". It's a great feeling (as you know). In bowling, I feel that I could
> throw between my legs and still get a strike. In basketball, I could close
> my eyes and swish the basket and in golf, I feel as if I could hit the
> ball with the back of the club and put a 150 yard shot 5 feet from the
> pin. You can do no wrong. Then there are times that I can't hit the ball
> 50 yards. I get the "shanks" and feel as if it's the first time picking up
> a club. I don't know if it's technique or mental or whatever, but I
> literally lose the swing completely.
>
> But I keep trying and changing things, usually to no avail. Then while
> watching the Golf Channel I saw a program on the 10 worst swings in golf.
> These people had horrible swings (for pros) but yet they make it work for
> them. My swing is far from horrible but I then decided to keep what I have
> and work with it. I also decided to look into the mental aspect of the
> game.
>
> I have always known that golf is a hugely mental game (hence the "zone")
> but never read or learned anything about it. So, while researching items
> on the Internet, I stumbled across Zen Golf. I went into the reading with
> an open mind and was fascinated on the part of visualization. Although
> this is common sense (to me), I have never applied it. Another part about
> not letting your thoughts interfere with you was also helpful. I remember
> about a month ago, I had a badly bruised rib. Every time I swung the club,
> I experienced intense pain. I was forced to slow my tempo down. Guess
> what? I hit the ball fantastically, long and straight. One, because I
> slowed my tempo down and two, because the only thought I had was my rib.
> No thinking about head down, arm straight, follow through, that last bad
> shot, etc. My thoughts were primarily clear and didn't interfere with me.
> I know this isn't exactly what you are teaching, but so far this is a
> pre-Zen example of mine that I can relate to.
>
> But more importantly, the visualization technique. I went to the course
> today and applied this principle. Before every shot, I visualized what I
> wanted and/or visualized the smoothness of a great swing or feeling of
> being in the zone. It worked, especially on the first hole when you are
> not loose and everyone is watching. It's a 185 yard par 3 and I was going
> to hit a hybrid and swing very easy but I took my 5 iron and trusted my
> swing and visualized what I wanted. Bam! It hit just a couple yards right
> of the green. But I hit it, on the sweet spot, exactly the way I
> visualized it
>
> I used the techniques all day and it worked beautifully! I shot 7 strokes
> better than ever on that course! Usually on the middle holes, I start to
> loose my swing (like always) and I'm usually a goner for the rest of the
> round. This time, I started to lose the swing, but I kept my composure,
> accepted it and it only lasted two holes and then I came back like
> gangbusters. I consistently was hitting long irons smooth, straight and
> long! Never did that before so consistently. My putting was very good
> also. If I missed a lengthy putt, it was missed by only about a foot.
> Incredible! The 18th hole was a 155 yards, into the wind, par 3. I trusted
> my 7 iron and visualized a smooth and straight shot. Stuck it 7 feet from
> the pin.
>
> So I will work with the swing I have (making minor changes at times) and
> be happy and accept it. I will also apply the book's principles and hopefully
> someday I will break 80(82 is my best) and may even get into
> single digit handicaps.
>
>I will re-read/study, this book, many times after I finish reading it the first time. Oh, did I forget to
> mention. I am only on page 60!
>
>
 
5 Star Rating  "An excellent component to your overall golf game"2009-06-01
- Reviewed By User: ANKU7K669WUNN
I bought the audio book before an annual golf tournament as something to get me mentally ready for four days of competitive golf with friends. The short of it is: this system works. I am a 16 handicap and shot 84, 95, 89 and 85 to win the tournament (all of the golfers are 16-20 handicappers and we play a regular stroke play tournament). Most golf rounds I play I shoot between 86 and 90, with an occasional mid to high 90's round and a few rounds below 85. What is important to consider is that my lowest score EVER is 84 and I shot that score and and 85 on courses I'd never played before (!).

What this book specifically helped me to do is the following: 1) focus on your target and close out everything else; 2) stay in the present through effective breathing; 3) practice effectively; 4) eliminate "anyway shots"; and 5) to fall in love with the process of golf and the challenge of the day.

If you read this book and apply these principles, I have no doubt you will be successful as well.
 
5 Star Rating  "Change your Golfing Life - read this book!"2009-04-29
- Reviewed By User: A78T4T78712RW
Gave specific ideas and tips on how to improve your mental golf game. This book improved my golf game immediately. I have read plenty of golf books and this one has been one the best. I highly recommend it. Change your golf game now by reading this wonderful book. Easy to read and understand. Great book!
 
5 Star Rating  "+1, Great book"2009-02-09
- Reviewed By User: AJISHIPQ08CNN
Haven't seen results since I haven't played due to snow but MAN am I ready to try what I have learned!

This has also gotten me more interested in buddhism as well. I can't wait to check out more books on zen!

Lots of stuff in this book will make you go, oh my gosh, why havent I ever thought of that. Treat yourself as you would others...genius.
Stay in the present...genius...
 
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