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Golf is Not a Game of Perfect
by
Bob Rotella
Dr. Bob Rotella is one of the hottest performance consultants in America today. Among his many professional clients are Nick Price (last year's Player of the Year), Tom Kite, Davis Love III, Pat Bradley, Brad Faxon, John Daly, and many others. Rotella, or "Doc," as most players refer to him, goes beyond just the usual mental aspects of the game and the reliance on specific...more
Hardcover, 224 pages
Published
May 9th 1995
by Simon & Schuster
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This book by Bob Rotella is one of the best golf books I have ever read. I had the chance to meet Rotella in person and listen to what he thinks, and it was really great. After I saw him give his speech here where I live, I decided to read the book. I was skeptical at first, and didn't think it would help my golfing game that much, but it really made a difference. My handicap has gotten way better since I have read this book. I am almost down to a scratch golfer. The book has so many great tips...more
So much of playing is mental exercise that a sports psychologist can help improve your game almost as much as a swing instructor. You don't need reflexes to hit the ball like in tennis. You don't need quick fast-firing muscles like you need to hit a baseball. You can stand and prepare to swing a golf club until you're ready to swing. There are no defenders to block your shot.
So if you can hit a great golf shot once, why can't you do it every time? Answer: your brain gets in the way. Expectations...more
So if you can hit a great golf shot once, why can't you do it every time? Answer: your brain gets in the way. Expectations...more
So far this book has caught me in the reading because of the great content it has. My appreciation as a reader of this book is that give you a lot of tips and it tells you how to improve your attitude in your respective sport. My advice to other people who want to read this book is that the book is not only about golf such as the title show it, it has many interesting tips and stories from other sports. I really recommend those persons who makes a specific sport.
I find this book really interest...more
I find this book really interest...more
A golf buddy loaned me this book by sports psychologist Bob Rotella. I discovered that I'd read it before but had forgotten it's good common sense message. Golf (like life) isn't about being perfect, it's about enjoyment which is a virtuous circle that leads to being looser, freer, and more confident. It was a good reminder to put my mistakes in golf behind me and have more fun playing the game.
Focuses on the mental game of golf and how it affects the physical/mechanical side of the game. Offers great advice, routines, and swing thoughts for at least thinking consistently during a game, rather than reacting to a well-played or poor shot and dwelling on one or the other. Well-written and filled with useful anecdotes about current and former players.
Nothing special. This author is made such a big deal of by the golf media that when I was in my golf phase circa 2009 I picked this and Hogan's Five Lessons up to help me over the hump. Didn't work. Rotella must be doing something right though because some many top players subscribe to his services. Sold this book in a garage sale for 75₵.
Even if you don't like golf there is still a bunch to get out of this book....free will...you become what you think...etc. I enjoyed reading about the mental side of the game as much as getting some practical tips on golfing. Probably a little on the boring side though if you have no interest in sports.
Bob Rotella is a sports pyschologist, but his methods are applicable to many areas of life. Thinking about the target vs. shooting for a general area. Having good processes and eliminating steps for better concentration. There are a number of good lessons in this quick read.
Apr 16, 2013
Nike
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i think the book, is organized very interesting! how they tell you how each character feels, in every position. Golf is mainly mental, most players believe hitting far and accurate help them win everything. i believe its mostly about being confident and focusing on every shot, one by one.
I try to read this a couple of times a year hoping it will get ingrained into my mentality and game. It all seems so simple and easy on the pages but gets complicated when on the course. The general strategies go beyond golf though and apply in life.
I shaved four strokes off my game by the time I got to page 44. I have never delved into the mental aspect of the game but it was much needed. My swing hasn't changed since I read this, but my mind has, and I am very thankful for the advice offered in this book, as well as the real life examples of some famous players.
A huge help to me as someone struggling with some of the mental issues around golf. I know I will continue to refer to it as my mental struggles appear & reappear on the golf course in future.
A book by noted sports psychologist Bob Rotella. If you struggle with the mental side of your game, be it in weekend games with your friends or in tournaments, it's worth a read.
This book is a must read if you golf. Bob Rotella is a sports psychologist. He is truly amazing and after reading and listening to this book, my golf game has improved.
One of my all time favorite books in the category of the mental game of golf. I've read just about everything Bob Rotella has ever written and this one is still my favorite.
Dec 09, 2012
Dennis Madden
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Great advise. Quite psyching myself out. It is like Nike says, "Just do it." (Because you already know what to do. Perfection is not a human condition.)
I liked it. I thought it had a lot of good insights into the mental game of golf and life. It also offered specific suggestions on how to approach both.
Sep 15, 2009
Tess Holthe
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My husband just bought me this book because I just started taking golf lessons and surprise surprise----I like the book and golf!!! I'll keep you posted.
Jul 19, 2012
Mike Harrigan
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Awesome book for all levels of golfers that want to improve. Must for all who play golf competively.
More about psychology than the mechanics of the swing. Very useful regardless of skill level.
Excellent little book. The game is about managing your misses.
I read this book years ago;it is excellent and helpful.
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!
Apr 12, 2013
Stuart
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love it
Nov 06, 2012
Benny
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Not only a great resource for improving your golf game. This book describes how to effectively create and execute on a vision, the power of unleashing our reticular activating system (sub-conscious) and how we get in, or out, of our own way. These are fundamental issues for business owners. I have this book in audio format and find myself listening to sections over again. Highly recommend it.
My 2nd time reading this great book- always worth it!!
Bob Rotella is hands-down the guru of golf psychology. Never realized how much of the game is played in your head; your attitude really can affect your score and how you play. I'd recommend this book to not only the weekend golfer, but the PGA tour pro and everyone in between.
This book literally helped me drop 10 strokes off of my score. If you have the mechanics of the games mastered, read this to master the mental game!
Oct 17, 2007
Jordan B Blanzy
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who is serious about golf
I learned from this book all about the mental aspect of golf and how to control your mind while out on the course.
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