Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game by Joseph Parent

A highly original and groundbreaking book from a noted Pga coach and Buddhist instructor that make[s] the mental game seem so simple. * Dr. Parent has given me very effective methods for working with thoughts and emotions, and for taking the negatives out of the picture. *Vijay Singh, Masters and Pga Champion By combining classic insights and stories from Zen tradition, Zen Golf helps eliminate the mental distractions that routinely cause poor shots and loss of concentration, allowing golfers to feel in the zone that professionals have learned to master. The best players know that golf is a game of confidence, and most important, concentration the ability to focus and block out distraction. The goal of achieving clear thought is also at the heart of Buddhist teachings. Pga coach and Buddhist instructor Dr. Joseph Parent draws on this natural connection and teaches golfers how to clear their minds, achieve ultimate focus, and play in the moment for each shot. Zen Golf presents a simple system for building mental game mastery. Dr Parent's unique Par Approach (focusing on Preparation, Action, and Response to Results) guides golfers with specific techniques for each aspect of their games.