Download or read book Golfing with Your Eyes Closed written by Erin Macy and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-03-08 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The body achieves what the mind believes . . . Visualize yourself on the green. Smell the freshly mown grass, feel the leather grip in your hands, see the ball sinking into the hole. Mental rehearsal like this is used by golf's greatest athletes to give them the edge they need to play round after perfect round. Now you can get that same winning edge with this unique mental training program for golfers at all levels. Written by two sports psychology consultants, Golfing with Your Eyes Closed is filled with practical exercises, key points, and professional advice--all created to help you get mentally tough and take your game to the next level. You'll turn visualization into reality as you learn how to: Build your muscle memory with imagery practice Turn nervous energy into powerful performance Avoid choking under pressure Refocus after concentration lapses Develop a consistently positive mindset Write your own script and realize your golf ambitions

Download or read book One Move to Better Golf written by Carl Lohren and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2022-06-29 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1966, Carl Lohren made a breakthrough, and One Move to Better Golf explains it all. Highly regarded as an instructor and player in the New York Metropolitan PGA Section, Lohren formed his ideal golf swing after years of studying master golfer Ben Hogan. His eyes were opened at the 1964 Carling Open when he watched Hogan select an 8-iron and take a short swing on a 150 yard shot. To Lohren's surprise, Hogan's ball exploded off the clubface and wound up ten feet from the pin! This inspired Lohren to start his swing by turning his left shoulder as Hogan had. Immediately upon doing so, Carl's ball flight took on a different look: it had a piercing trajectory, with plenty of carry and roll. Carl continued to refine his method, so that in 1968, he won the NY State PGA Championship in a playoff over former Ryder Cup player Bill Collins. In One Move to Better Golf, Lohren explains a simple method of starting the golf swing with one move that incorporates the fundamentals. In doing so, he gives you a framework of confidence for your swing. He also provides students with a complete methodology of the physical and mental preparation necessary for effective shotmaking. Whether you are a low or high handicapper, One Move to Better Golf will give you a clear understanding of the total golf swing.

Download or read book Golf Through the Eyes of a Child written by Dominique DeSerres and published by Golf Distillery. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Hi, my name is Henry! Join me as I walk you through the great game of golf and explain what it means to me.” Golf Through the Eyes of a Child is a golf children’s book that seeks to explore the essence of golf. Fundamental golf themes such as family, honesty, perseverance, and of course enjoyment are visited and supported by colourful illustrations in a timeless art style.

Download or read book The Way Of The Golfer written by Edward A Tischler and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Way Of The Golfer - Searching For New Horizons will introduce you to EA Tischler New Horizons Golf Approach. In the book EA presents what he considers the games fundamental principles and gives you practical, functional and natural ways to develop your fundamental skills. Fred Shoemaker was EA Tischler's main mentor in the skills of coaching and he endorsed The Way Of The Golfer when writing, "Ed Tischler provides clear insights into how real breakthroughs are achieved, which is not by simply increasing time and effort, but by looking at, and altering, the fundamental way we approach the game." Larry Miller (former PGA Tour Player and author of Holographic Golf and Beyond Golf) wrote the forward for this book and said, "Every golfer, from beginner to touring professional, can improve and develop as a golfer by studiously committing to Ed's methods. "The Way Of The Golfer" takes golf's new instructional direction to yet another level, and further contributes to the end of instructional stagnation." Therefore, whether you are are beginner, avid golfer, competitive golfer or touring professional you are certain to gain insightful information within its pages.

Download or read book The Proper Golfing Handbook written by Julian Mellor and published by Fernhurst Books Limited. This book was released on 2024-11-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Proper Golfing Handbook uses words, photos and videos to explain all the key skills. The idea is to understand the theory first, then see it in action. This is a book that can be taken with you onto the golf course in your golf bag for when your game needs that instant fix. If you are a complete beginner the early chapters give a firm base on which to build your game: grip, stance, set-up and a relaxed swing. These are the foundations to which you must return before each shot, and are the basis for the effortless power we all want. If you are an improver the book acts as your reset. It explains how to make all the different types of shot, and how to get out of trouble. And since golf is the ultimate psychological game it helps you find a more positive and realistic mindset. In short, The Proper Golfing Handbook shows how to fix your game for good. If you are an experienced golfer wanting to take your game to a new level, help is at hand. Use The Proper Golfing Handbook to check the basics, then learn how to fade and draw the ball, make high and low shots, and play from poor or sloping lies. It will also help you score better by managing the course. If you are a senior golfer Julian Mellor shows how to prepare your body for golf using exercises and good warm-up routines. He teaches a realistic swing for life, one that will avoid injury but still deliver power and accuracy. All golfers will appreciate the final chapter on common faults and how to fix them, and particularly how to reset mid-round if you 'lose it'. Read on, relax, get out of your own way and let the magic happen. Proper golfing is within your grasp!

Download or read book The Mental Game of Golf written by Patrick J. Cohn, PhD and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2002-11-04 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the latest research, wide experience, and tips from tour pros, Cohn shows in this practical guide what peak performance is and how it can be achieved; how to learn the confidence that unlocks your best play; and techniques designed to improve concentration and emotional control in pressure situations.

Download or read book Play Your Best Golf Now written by Lynn Marriott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two of golf's most revolutionary teachers share a personalized approach to accessing your peak performance. "The VISION54 approach is far more than just pure golf technique, it allows an individual to unlock their true potential by opening their mind and believing anything is possible to achieve." - David Leadbetter, David Leadbetter Golf Academy Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott are Complete Game Coaches, leaders of a new kind of golf instruction that focuses on more than just the grip, the stance, and the swing. Their VISION54 method targets the complete golfer-the whole person-not just the technical aspects of the game. Their coaching philosophy focuses on possibilities, not limitations, with an end goal of MY54-the idea that any golfer can reach their own personalized version of peak performance, scoring nothing but birdies on a par-72 course. Building on the core concepts introduced in Every Shot Must Have a Purpose and the strategic thinking in The Game Within the Game, Play Your Best Golf Now takes the mystery out of the soft skills of golf and shows golfers how to add these skills to their game for peak performance. Players learn to master the 8 Essential Playing Skills: 1. LEAVE YOUR MIND BEHIND and enter the Play Box 2. DECIDE AND COMMIT to your shots 3. FIND YOUR BALANCE both physically and mentally 4. FEEL YOUR TEMPO on the course and dance to its rhythm 5. TAME TENSION to improve your swing 6. BUILD EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE 7. STORE MEMORIES and learn from the past to make a better present 8. DROWN SELF-TALK IN USEFUL THOUGHTS And the 2 Essential Practice Skills: 1. SIMULATE GOLF on the practice range to maximize your time and effort 2. INTEGRATE SKILLS and practice with a plan These Essentials complement the technical anchors of the game-the grip, the stance, the swing-and give players a foundation for achieving their peak performance. MY54 is the vision, and these are the building blocks for achieving a higher level of play.

Download or read book How You Can Play Better Golf written by John Oteri and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “IN THIS BOOK YOU WILL NOT FIND SECRET MOVES TO A GREAT GOLF SWING OR NUMEROUS GOLF SWING THEORIES BUT, INSTEAD, EASY TO UNDERSTAND SIMPLE AND PRACTICAL ADVICE THAT WILL LEAD TO BETTER GOLF.” “ GOLF IS AN ART FORM NOT A SCIENCE. ” “IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO HAVE A GOOD LOOKING SWING TO PLAY BETTER GOLF. DEVELOP GOOD BASICS, KNOW HOW AND WHAT TO PRACTICE, AND DO IT YOUR WAY” “ YOU CAN TALK TO A FADE BUT A HOOK WON’T LISTEN. ” “THE QUICKEST WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME IS TO SPEND MOST OF YOUR PRACTICE TIME INSIDE 100 YARDS.”

Download or read book Golf For Dummies written by Gary McCord and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative and entertaining guide to the world of golf Want to get your handicap down or just get out of a bunker? Golf For Dummies, 2nd Australian and New Zealand edition, is the complete reference for golfers of all experience levels. Get some great advice on improving your technique with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Pick up the right equipment, hit the green and have fun along the way! Challenge yourself to play better get tips on taking your game to the next level Get out of trouble know your options when facing difficult recovery shots Understand the handicap system discover how to get a handicap, how it's calculated and what it means Work on your technique develop strategies to improve your swing Focus on your golf fitness learn ways to get into golf shape Choose where to play find out where to practise and play golf Watch golf in person discover where you can watch live golf and interact with players Learn more about the greats of the game find out who made Brett Ogle's top ten Open the book and find: Advice on choosing the correct equipment Chipping, pitching and putting tips Instructions for getting out of bunkers Rules, etiquette and how to keep score Methods for overcoming the 'yips' and 'shanks' How to fit in at the golf club Learn to: Improve your swing Perfect your putting and get your handicap down Find your local golf pro Choose the best golfing holiday spots

Download or read book Putting Secrets for the Weekend Golfer written by Steve Page and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Putting Secrets for the Weekend Golfer, Steve Page provides incredibly simple but effective techniques that are explained throughout by vivid illustrations. First, let's clear up two things. Putting is, without question, one of the hardest parts of the game. It is also the most important. If you take a golf pro hitting right on par for 18, on average he'll take two putts per hole, which adds up to 36 putts per round. Given a par of 72, that's exactly fifty percent of the strokes taken right on the greens. Putting is preeminent to having a good round. So what does the Weekend Golfer, those of us who usually shoot more than 90 for a round, need? Answer: a book written by and for one of your own. This is what we have here, a tip-packed book that offers a solid plan for attacking your putting game. Read a few pages and you will improve your putting score immediately. Read the entire book and you will be quickly on your way to becoming a superb putter, equal only to the touring golf pro. Putting Secrets for the Weekend Golfer is tailor-made for you.

Download or read book Secrets Of Owning Your Swing written by Edward A Tischler and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Understanding the Golf Swing written by and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This modern classic of golf instruction by renowned teacher Manuel de la Torre (the 1986 PGA Teacher of the Year and the #11 teacher in America as ranked by the editors of Golf Digest in 2007) presents a simpler approach to the golf swing based on Ernest Jones’s principles. Understanding the Golf Swing includes information on the philosophy of the golf swing (with emphasis on the development of a true swinging motion), the most thorough analysis of ball flights available, and analysis of the principles of special shot play (including sand play, pitching, chipping, putting, and playing unusual shots) and the mental side of golf and effective course management. The final chapter offers an organized approach to understanding golf courses and playing conditions. The result is a blend of philosophy and practical advice found in few golf instructional books.

Download or read book Golf Anatomy 2nd Edition written by Davies, Craig and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2019 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 156 detailed, full-color anatomical illustrations, Golf Anatomy, Second Edition, depicts 72 exercises proven to improve strength, power, and range of motion. Golfers will add distance to drives, consistency to the short game, and accuracy to putts.

Download or read book God Loves Golfers Best written by Ray Foley and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God Loves Golfers Best is the ultimate collection of golf jokes, quotes, and cartoons sure to tickle the funny bone of any avid duffer. A perfect gift or self-purchase for the golf fan in your life! Examples from God Loves Golfers Best: Golf is a lot like taxes. You drive hard to get to the green, and end up in the hole. What should you do if lightning strikes during your round? Walk around holding a 1-iron, because even God can't hit a 1-iron! A man is getting married and is standing by his bride at the church. Standing beside him are his golf clubs and bag. His bride whispers, "What are your golf clubs doing here?" The groom replies, "This isn't going to take all day, is it?" In primitive society, when native tribes beat the ground with clubs and yelled, it was called witchcraft; today, in civilized society, it is called golf.

Download or read book Revenge of the Golf Gods written by Howard Jahre and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-01-23 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ben Hogan, considered to be the greatest striker of the golf ball, would beat balls on the practice range until his hands bled. He once said that in a good round, he hit just three shots exactly the way he wanted. He understood that golf is more a game of misses than a game of perfection. Until a brash young amateur attempts to prove him wrong. When Gordon Howard, trust fund baby and amateur golfer par excellence, comes to the sudden realization that his cushy job working for his fathers mega hedge fund has been a colossal mistake, his world free- falls into a tailspin. Searching for fulfillment and meaning to his life, he throws caution to the wind and embarks on a mission to become a professional golfer on the PGA tour. His goal is to win the coveted US Open. Amidst the pressure of his level headed girlfriend to abandon his pipedream, Gordon is contacted by a man he has never met, who offers him what he has been desperately searching for, an infallible golf swing. But the price Gordon pays for such perfection is much more than he ever bargained for.

Download or read book Open Your Eyes written by Jake Olson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctors removed Jake Olson’s left eye at ten months old. When he was twelve, after years of radiation and chemotherapy, the cancer took his right eye as well. That’s when Jake’s story really began. When ESPN met Jake Olson, he was a twelve-year-old boy who wanted to spend his final weeks of sight with the USC football team. Jake’s story became one of the most recognized pieces in the network’s history, earning an award, instantly viewed by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. But Jake’s story didn’t end with his final surgery or with ESPN—not by a long shot. Now sixteen, Jake Olson dreams of becoming the first blind golfer in the PGA. How is such a thing even possible? How does that level of perseverance endure in someone with so many reasons to give up? In Open Your Eyes, Jake Olson tells more than his story. He reveals the ways of thinking, living, and praying that have kept him and his family triumphant in the face of their tribulations. Told with sincerity and humor in tandem with leadership coach McKay Christensen, Open Your Eyes is not just a heartwarming chronicle of the Olson family’s struggle. Jake’s story is a step-by-step lesson in perseverance and motivation from a young man who knows how to put the past in the past. From the USC locker room to the fairways of Pebble Beach, Jake Olson will inspire you, your family, and your team with bravery, ability, and faith. It is time to learn from this remarkable young man and open your eyes to a happier life.

Download or read book Golf written by Bill Kroen and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf." --Bob Hope This is an easy to read and understand instructional book to help adult players sharpen their skills. Although most golfers never improve once they reach adulthood, author Bill Kroen wants to help those golfers get past that and take their game to a new level. Readers will learn how to really learn the game (not just how to swing), they'll gain a greater sense of awareness of the total golf experience, and they will finally learn how to take their practice game to the golf course. Drawing on his background in psychology, Kroen directs his readers to envision the results they want. Then they can put what they read into practice without the confusion caused by most instructional books. Golf: How Good Do You Want to Be? offers a blueprint for resourceful practice and practical application with chapters including "The Mental Connection," "The Art of Practice," "Thinking Your Way Around the Course," and "Scoring Well."