Holiday Reading Review

[GB72]

No golf on this holiday but plenty of time to catch up on my golf related reading. Three golf books read and each of differing quality

Four Iron in the Soul was the star book for me. Very insightful not only as to the life of a caddie and journeyman golfer on the european tour but also a great insight into the golfer/caddie relationship. Interesting and at times very amusing and worth a read by anyone.

Compare this to Bring Me The Head of Sergio Garcia, not so much a golf book but rather another in the long line of 'dare' books that followed on from Round Ireland with a Fridge. Not the worst read in the world but a bit of a rip off as (spoiler alert) he never plays on tour or offers any insight into the life. Taken for what it is it is OK but not really a golf book in my mind.

The serious aspect was Golf is Not a Game of Perfect and I left this feeling a bit disappointed. The comments on the mental game make sense but I am sure that we have all realised the basics, think positive and forget your bad shots. What it lacked is any insight into how to reach these mental states and shut out the negative thoughts, a bit like being shown a perfect swing with no comment on how to achieve it.

All in all, a mixed bunch but each offered something worth reading. All 3 books now available for free to any forumer who is interested and wants to PM me.

 

[Canfordhacker]

GB - I've read all three. Agree with your thoughts on the first two (especially 4 iron...), but the Rotella I loved. I think too many of us understand the common sense aspect of what he says, but don't put it into practice nearly enough!

 

[GB72]

GB - I've read all three. Agree with your thoughts on the first two (especially 4 iron...), but the Rotella I loved. I think too many of us understand the common sense aspect of what he says, but don't put it into practice nearly enough!

Agree with what you say but I was looking perhaps for some mental exercises to put me in the correct frame of mind or to help forget the bad shots. I suppose I may have been a little harsh as the book certainly has merit but, as I said, some tips on how to achieve the right frame of mind as opposed to just telling me the mental state I should be in would have made it for me.

 

[Region3]

Agree with what you say but I was looking perhaps for some mental exercises to put me in the correct frame of mind or to help forget the bad shots. I suppose I may have been a little harsh as the book certainly has merit but, as I said, some tips on how to achieve the right frame of mind as opposed to just telling me the mental state I should be in would have made it for me.

I've just read Zen Golf by Joseph Parent. From your description I think it could be what you're looking for.

Another good book on the mental side of sport is The Inner Game Of Tennis by Tim Gallwey, you just have to ignore the references to tennis.

 

[NeilBennett]

This is cool! No need to go through pages I don’t want to read. Why I never thought of it before. Two thumbs up!