Par and Beyond: Secrets to Better Golf (DVD)

Dr. Jerry Teplitz
Jerry Teplitz Enterprises, Inc. (2006)
ISBN 9780939372010
Reviewed by Susan Pettrone for Reader Views (1/07)

“Par and Beyond: Secrets to Better Golf,” by Dr. Jerry Teplitz, isn’t your average “how to better your golf game” DVD. It is far more than mere stroke instruction, body posture or proper hand positions. It is a technique which attacks the game of golf from an entirely different dimension, the dimension of positive thinking, showing how a mere changing of ones attitude can and does affect the game of golf for the better.

With step by step instructions and easy to follow directions, Dr Teplitz walks the viewer through his technique and explains as he goes, how the power of positive thinking can and does affect muscle strength through the body, thus affecting performance as well.

Dr Teplitz shows the viewer how to check muscle strength using simple techniques and clearly illustrates how with positive thoughts, ones strength is markedly increased. In addition he also shows how negative thoughts cause muscular strength to be visibly weakened. With simple positive thought processes, the muscle stays noticeably strong, indicating increased energy which in turn shows itself in improvement on the links. As we learn how positive thoughts affect ones golf game for the better we also find, negative thoughts affect ones performance to the point of muscle weakness, which funnels into poor follow through and game outcome as well.

In years past, I have seen firsthand how the power of positive thinking can and does change how one performs in life. From small moments which are apparent only to the user, to larger moments when even small children find themselves empowered to do great things, positive thinking has proven itself to work within ones life time and time again. With this in mind, I met this video with an open mind as to the possible outcome and must admit that though the video is a bit repetitious, it does make valid points as to the power of positive thinking and how it can effect those who put it to use correctly.

Although golf is not an everyday hobby in Iowa due to the changes in seasons, I can see how techniques in “Par and Beyond: Secrets to Better Golf” could easily improve one’s golf game and outlook on life as well. It is a technique that can be used in the hottest of Iowa summers and throughout the winter months as well. For, it is a technique that can be used in all kinds of weather and virtually anywhere. In this DVD, Dr. Teplitz tells of a POW who “played golf” throughout his captivity, all in his mind. Through his everyday “thought game” he conquered not only the horrors of war but actually came home and played a fantastic game upon returning to the links. This POW used positive thinking as he was held prisoner and it is that same type of positive thinking that Dr. Teplitz underlines throughout his technique.

As I come from a family of golfers, I can attest to the fact that ones attitude can work wonders for ones game. Too many times to count, I’ve heard one player or another comment on how they felt “great” and their game reflected their attitude. Because of these first hand observations and Dr. Teplitz’ easy to understand, common sense applications; I recommend this instructional DVD for golfers of all abilities and ages. “Par and Beyond” is a simple DVD, with easy to follow instruction and would be an interesting, informational addition to any golfer’s library who desires a better game of golf with a fresh outlook as well. With Dr Teplitz guiding the golfer, it is easy to see how strokes can be shaved off ones round and how golf can take on a whole new dimension with a simple attitude change and the muscular change with comes with it.

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