"Golf is Not a Game of Perfect" (and his other mental game books) by Bob Rotella

[echola]

I also would highly recommend Bob Rotella's books. As a matter of fact, I was so obsessed with "Your 15th Club" that I brought it around everywhere with me for a week (like a security blanket) and I chose "15thclub" as my facebook url. I still read parts of it every time I need a little advice. The part that helped me the most is when he talks about applying "battlefield medicine" to stop the bleeding. Highly recommended!

[smiley]

This is definitely the must read book for anyone who wants to be able to play consistently to the best of their ability. Its a book you read and and want to reread and slowly I found my whole attitude started to changeand I've become be more patient and accept I won't always play my best. Result I enjoy the game a whole lot more now and even while still challenging myself to improve.

[2-dogs]

I am biased in this debate ... and Rotella's books are a great read ... but read Tim Gallwey's Inner Game of Golf (or the original Inner Game of Tennis) to get an insight into why your mind is creating obstacles and interference.

[ctyankee]

Originally Posted by smiley

This is definitely the must read book for anyone who wants to be able to play consistently to the best of their ability. Its a book you read and and want to reread and slowly I found my whole attitude started to changeand I've become be more patient and accept I won't always play my best. Result I enjoy the game a whole lot more now and even while still challenging myself to improve.

Well said. Sometimes he goes to far but the message is still valid. For example, this bit about anyone can toss a ball to someone with confidence so they can also judge the distance on a putt ... please. Talk about apples and oranges. Or the bit about intending to hole every putt. Overall though, enjoying the process is a great idea and has really helped my approach to the game.