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Ever noticed how it's a lot easier to make those bogey putts than the high-pressure par putts? There's data to suggest why, and you might be surprised.
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Sometimes, lower scores are between the ears. Here are 5 small, but impactful mental shifts you can make to have your best golf season ever!
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The Inner Game of Golf, by Timothy Gallwey is an actionable mental game book with great strategies for quieting the mind and shooting lower scores.
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This book is a collection of Harvey Penick's teachings and is one of the great golf classics. A must-have for any serious golfer.
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They say golf is 99% mental, but is it really? In this issue, I'll break down why this may not be true.
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Gary Player, one of the most legendary golfers of all time shares the ups and downs of trying to win major championships on tour. Great stories in this one!
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Every Shot Must Have a Purpose is hands down my favorite mental game book. It is particularly great for analytical golfers who need a mental game framework.
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Zen Golf, a book by Dr. Joseph Parent is an excellent collection of strategies and exercises to keep your mind in check on the course and shoot lower scores.
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I've read a TON of books throughout my golf career. These are the best golf books that I have ever read and I'm confident you'll find a game-changer here.
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The hot hand fallacy isn't specific to golf, but can be a useful concept to bring with you on those days when everything feels great.