The Golf of Your Dreams

by Bob Rotella, Bob Cullen (Contributor)

A leading sports psychologist and performance enhancement coach--whose students include some of the biggest names in golf--discusses the inner mental game of golf and the tools golfers need to transform their games. 100,000 first printing.

Genres: Sports, Self Help

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Full name: Robert J. Rotella

Reviews

[Pablo]

Because golfers are crazy, and I are one. 'nuff said.

[Karen]

His books just don't work. I still can't golf

[Tex]

“The Golf Of Your Dreams” (TGOYD) is by acclaimed sports psychologist Dr Bob Rotella.

While Rotella’s previous golf books focussed more on the mental side of the game TGOYD looks more at the level of perseverance and commitment needed to practice (and practice properly). In some ways it’s a book that can be applied to anything that you have a desire to improve upon.

While there is nothing earth shattering revealed it contains wonderful anecdotes of where individual’s games have improved or have plateaued due to their commitment (or lack thereof) to practice or working with their instructors. It also includes a template practice schedule for readers to use.

It is also a solid reminder that to improve your golf the player must commit to a process of improvement, accept that for all the effort the results don’t show instantly (and may get worse before they get better), but with patience and perseverance anyone can achieve “the golf of your dreams”.

TGOYD gets five focussed practice session out of five.

[Casper Chopra]

I enjoyed reading this book, and it kept me interested most of the time; however, I did not find it as interesting as some of Bob Rotella's other books.
Rotella continues to add to his recipe for becoming a greater golfer through the mind. He emphasizes that improvement requires a structured process that has a specific purpose. I am glad I read some of Rotella's other books because they provide a stronger foundation for improvement, and this book specifically helped me to structure my practice and how I can enhance my game through methods that aren't just what I think over the ball.
I would recommend this book to any athletes trying to refine their craft, but many of the stories would appeal more to golfers. Competitive players and those who feel "stuck" in their improvement would benefit the most from this read.

[Gary Causer]

Another good read , especially at the start of a season or embarking on an improvement plan . Lots of practical ideas and stories again to reinforce the key messages in this book as you try to improve your golf.

[Wayne]

Not really of great interest to me ,due to the anecdotal nature of the book.

[sam roberts-ivany]

will add extra stars ⭐️ if my handicap reduces 😂

[Robyn SW]

A great little book on the psychological and practical approach to playing golf and improving one's game. It was recommended to me by a friend who's a superb golfer, and who's friend gained dramatic improvements after following Rotella's programme. I skimmed over some paragraphs that elaborated on the history of certain players, but I shall definitely be heeding the advice from this sports psychologist.

[Webb Henderson]

1. Get a swing coach
2. Work hard
3. Be patient
4. Have fun

There are definitely some motivational gems sprinkled in here and there, but for the most part it's just an elaboration on the outline above.

[Sanjay Jhaveri]

Good book for serious golfers. You need a good mentor/coach to succeed in this game and probably life.