Golf: The Mental Game

Tom Dorsel, PhD
Cumberland House Publishing (2008)
ISBN 9781581826494
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer for Reader Views (5/08)


Even though the reader is not an avid golfer, she does like to watch golf. What really impressed me about Dorsel’s book is that it has techniques that one can apply to any sport, job or setting goals.

The main point from this book is that one should pay attention to their thinking, emotions and actions. Usually if something goes wrong it is related to one of the above. In the first chapter, “the nine R’s of golf” are discussed, some of them being: realism; responsibility; relaxation and reinforcement. Regardless of what your goal is, to be a better golfer or better on your job, the nine R’s can help you.

The book is written in a fashion that it is easy to read and understand. You can take points from each chapter and apply them immediately.  In addition, each chapter gives specific examples of the principles discussed.

I would recommend “Golf: The Mental Game” to beginning golfers, as well as other individuals who want to make positive changes.

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