Golfer's Mind Golfer's Mind

For the last decade, golfers of all abilities have been drawn to the writings and teachings of Bob "Doc" Rotella. His booksGolf Is Not a Game of Perfect, Golf Is a Game of Confidence, The Golf of Your Dreams,andPutting Out of Your Mindhave all become classics for golfers everywhere. Weekend golfers and pros like Brad Faxon, Darren Clarke, Padraig Harrington, Tom Kite, and Davis Love III all read and listen to the man they call Doc because his teachings are simple and direct -- and in the end, what Doc says makes them play better golf.The Golfer's Mindwas actually first suggested by Davis Love, Jr. -- Davis Love III's dad -- who encouraged Doc to write an instruction book on golf's mental challenges, organized by topic. Love thought that golfers could keep the book with them, or at least nearby, at all times. When they needed a refresher on a certain issue, they could consult the book, read for a few minutes, and take away solid guidance regarding their difficulties. Doc heard what Love said, and twenty years later,The Golfer's Mindis that book. From his Ten Commandments (Commandment I. Play to play great. Don't play not to play poorly) to just about any topic a golfer might imagine, this is the ideal way for players to get all of Rotella's teachings. Doc covers topics including:Butterflies Practicing to Play Great The Rhythm of the Game Routine Setbacks How Winning HappensIn the perfect format for the busy golfer,The Golfer's Mindis the concise and convenient quick-reference tool to appeal to Rotella's millions of followers and is sure to become a golf classic.

Dr. Bob Rotella was the director of sports psychology for twenty years at the University of Virginia, where his reputation grew as the person champions talked to about the mental aspects of their game. His client list includes Hall of Fame golfers like Pat Bradley, Tom Kite, and Nick Price as well as stars of the present, such as Darren Clarke, Keegan Bradley, Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Mark Wilson, and Rory Mcllroy. A writer for and consultant to Golf Digest, he lives in Virginia with his wife, Darlene.