Written by Dr Paul McCarthy (the first-ever resident Sport Psychologist
at the home of golf - St Andrews Links) and leading golf consultant Dr
Marc Jones, The Successful Golfer is a golf psychology book designed
to help address 50 of the most common faults that players experience;
faults which hold you back.
These include: hitting the self-destruct button when winning,
nervousness on the first tee, lost confidence, failing to practise as
you play, losing focus off poor drives, and many more. Each fault is
remedied with a clear practical fix. You will learn to develop effective
practice plans, build a dependable pre-shot routine, cope with the
pressures of competitive golf, and deal with distractions.
In the second part of the book, lessons from 30 fascinating research
studies on golf are presented to help keep you ahead of the field. They
include research on putting, practice, choking, and overthinking. In the
third and final part of the book, clear instructions are provided on
developing a number of highly effective techniques that can be used
across a wide variety of situations. These include: pre-shot routines,
breathing exercises, goal setting, and how best to practice.
The Successful Golfer is a must-read addition to any golfer's bookshelf.
Read it and fix those mental faults that stop you from playing your best
golf.
Just some of what you will learn:
- Learn to play consistently on the golf course and win when it matters
most
- Develop unshakeable confidence in all facets of your game
- Build a consistent pre-shot routine to concentrate effectively and
manage distractions
- Boost your resilience and learn to cope with the demands of
competitive golf
- Uncover the secrets of success from the world's best golfers
