Mind Over Golf: How to Use Your Head to Lower Your Score

by Richard H. Coop

Book Overview

Whether you struggle to break 100 or consistently break par, you've already discovered that golf is the most mentally demanding of all sports. Dr. Richard Coop, one of the foremost sports psychologists in the country, has developed a unique mental approach to the game, helping both skilled pros and beginning amateurs alike to play better. Mind Over Golf examines all the demanding psychological challenges of golf and explains in detail how to conquer...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028616839
• ISBN13: 9780028616834
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Guide

There are several books that are all reputedly good on this subject, but I certainly have no hesitation in recommending this one. It is interesting and well-written, and a genuinely helpful and practical guide to the mental side of the game. What's more, I found my scores dropping after I had implemented some of the techniques!

How to Use the Mind to Play Better

Coop has worked with some prominent players, especially Payne Stewart who writes a forward.He explains what major role our thinking brings to the course, then proceeds to talk about this mental side in our moving from the practice tee to the first tee, preshot routine, even a chapter on the mental side of hitting the ball long.This book has some great helps, but I found it a little overwhelming in terms of the amount of stuff to try and remember and work on mentally. Find Bob Rotella's advice more basic and easy to retain and apply. However, this book might just ring more bells with some than me.

mind over golf how to use your head to lower yout score

great information--simple but effective-- keys to taking it to the next level---a must read for those wanting to become a single digit handicap! WOW!

A worthwhile read

This is a very helpful book for that intangible side of the game that captivates yet frustrates us so much. It's got some really solid tips for improving mental attitude and toughness out on the course, and speaks to developing a comforting routine, mental "recovery" techniques and the barriers to lowering scores. Of all the golf books I've read, this one may have actually had the most effect.