Golf is Not a Game Of Perfect

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Summary: Simpler golf
Review: Great read! Full of good stories. But... is golf that simple? I would like to believe yes. No mechanical thoughts from a 100 yards in... hard to do, certainly for me! I'm very perfectionistic in my attitude towards golf, this book tells you to focus on the perfect attitude rather than the perfect swing. May be my focus has to change... and I will get better! I played as a pro for a brief period, lack of sponsorship and no significant improvement in my game after turning pro led me to give it up (I still play as an amateur)... though I had dreamed of being a World-beater! The bit on "dream great dreams and achieve great things" might be difficult to swallow - I didn't make it! Other things to come? Who knows. Hopefully Bob is right - I have to be patient and persistent, and discipline myself towards success in another field. Would like to speak to Rotella in person. Though his book does a great job in conveying his message!

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Summary: Good book. Somewhat damaged.
Review: Hard cover was damaged; jacket torn.

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Summary: A great book to make your approach to the game complete!!!
Review: Having purchased the audio version of "Golf is not a Game of Perfect", I can honestly say this book is a must for those who want to strive at improving their game. All serious and non-serious players have spent some amount of money to help improve their game. The true value of this book lies not in the price, but in the reward. For less than ten dollars you are introduced to effective, simple philosophies that will mentally jump start your golf game. Dr. Rotella's style teaches how you can blend the mental process of golf into each and every shot. The authors commitment and enthusiasm to the game of golf is obvious throughout the book. The book provides detailed descriptions of how tour professionals have benefited from working with Dr. Rotella. If it can help them win millions, then it can help us hackers appreciate the value of possessing a sound mental game. The book teaches the importance of a pre-shot routine that will help you mentally get through the round. As Dr. Rotella states, "Golf is meant to be played with the eyes." The book aims at helping golfers feel and trust their swings by relying on routine. A cornerstone for any good golfer

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Summary: Ultimate Golf
Review: I am a keen golfer from Ireland. I play with men who have been playing since they where children. Normally they would just carry me along for the chat and have a bit of a joke about my game. I never came any where near close to winning. Untill I picked up this book. The men are amazed at how much my game had improved in such a little time. Others have been playing since they where children, I have been playing 4 months but still I am one of the best in the club.

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Summary: Best Golf Instruction Book Available, for the Veteran
Review: I had put away the clubs for 9 or so years after a divorce, career change and moving to another city. My first season back, this book was recommended by my golf instructor who had given me one lesson. To this date, I have had only that lesson, and one about 10 yrs ago. The book was easy to read at lunchtime, while I might then be preparing to hit the practice tee after work that day. My golf suddenly went from the mid 90's, back into the mid 80's, where I had been during the late 1980's. The focusing and targeting skills this book helps one develop are very very powerful. If you want swing basics, look at mags and the other swing books. If you want scoring strategies, and a winning mindset, this is your book.

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Summary: Very different perspective!!!
Review: I have always wondered what the best players are thinking before they hit the ball. Now I know!!!! Great book.

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Summary: Play the Game not Yourself
Review: I have just read this book and was initially skeptical on the impact Dr Rotella's suggestions would have on my game. This book helped me not to put extra pressure on myself and to concentrate on the purpose of the game NOT a perfect swing. The result - the best long game I have played in years!!! This book gives every golfer a reality check and tells them exactly what golf is. Its the toughest game on the planet and kicking yourself for not hitting good shots throughout the round destroys your chances of playing your best. Standing on the driving range hitting balls and playing on the golfcourse are 2 different things. If 90% of golf is mental why does everyone spend all of their time hitting thousands of balls and reading books on the mechanics of the golf swing? Devote time working on your mental game - it will put you on another level.

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Summary: Best book ever about improving your enjoyment & game
Review: I have read approximately 25 golf books and instructional books on golf. Some books are very good, good, fair and poor, partially based on the game level of the reader. This book is a GREAT, GREAT book. In fact it is the best golf improvement book I have ever seen. I believe it is not simply because it matches my skill level, but because it truly applies to most skill levels. The only negative about this book, I was wanting more when it was finished. I have read two other books by Rotella and they are very good also, but this book is the best. Waiting for more!

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Summary: Comparative
Review: I just finished reading Different Strokes, by Mona Vold, and picked up Doc's book because a guy golfer friend of mine recommended it (& he's reading Vold's book). The original Ladies pros/teachers and Vold's narrative gave me a far greater appreciation of golf as a quest versus golf as a past time. I like Doc's premise re perfection, but...well, I recommend you check out Vold's book...

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Summary: The Book & The Tape are worth every penny!
Review: I just got back from the range. My first visit since finishing reading the book and listening to the tape version. What an impact! I can't wait to get my new outlook out on the course. The book has a little more content but I plan to listen to the tape a few more times.