Golf Psychology: Changing Your Score
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Book Introduction
★ Solutions from a top-class sports mental coach sought after by champions!
★ Amazon's longest-running steady seller, verified by over 6,400 reviews!
★ A book highly recommended by 14-time PGA golfer Adam Scott!
Golf is a mental game, and mentality is skill!
A global bestseller by Bob Rotella, the psychological strategist of champions.
Why does a swing that's perfect on the practice range fall apart once you step out onto the course? Golf is a game of mentality before it's a game of skill.
Many golfers focus on their swing mechanics: what angles their elbows and wrists should be at, how much they should turn their body, and how they should release the club.
In fact, these people have much better swing skills than you might think.
The problem is why the swings you achieve on the practice range aren't repeated on the actual course.
The answer lies not in the swing structure, but in what you think about at the moment of swing.
Dr. Bob Rotella, who has been in charge of psychological coaching for the world's top athletes, asserts in this book that the key to performance lies in how to use mentality.
Drawing on his 40 years of practical experience as a psychological coach for major players, he provides detailed guidance on managing anxiety and fear, recovering from mistakes, and playing based on routine and intuition.
By following these field-tested, real-world strategies, you'll discover mental management techniques that can improve your performance.
The author's mind training is not limited to just mental recovery during the game.
He says that 'attitude towards the game' is 'attitude towards life'.
This book uses the sport of golf as a medium to teach us how to embrace life flexibly and do our best in every moment.
From people facing important decisions, to office workers in a slump, to leaders in need of self-confidence.
Anyone can improve their own 'performance'.
The one book you must read if you want to get a better score.
★ Amazon's longest-running steady seller, verified by over 6,400 reviews!
★ A book highly recommended by 14-time PGA golfer Adam Scott!
Golf is a mental game, and mentality is skill!
A global bestseller by Bob Rotella, the psychological strategist of champions.
Why does a swing that's perfect on the practice range fall apart once you step out onto the course? Golf is a game of mentality before it's a game of skill.
Many golfers focus on their swing mechanics: what angles their elbows and wrists should be at, how much they should turn their body, and how they should release the club.
In fact, these people have much better swing skills than you might think.
The problem is why the swings you achieve on the practice range aren't repeated on the actual course.
The answer lies not in the swing structure, but in what you think about at the moment of swing.
Dr. Bob Rotella, who has been in charge of psychological coaching for the world's top athletes, asserts in this book that the key to performance lies in how to use mentality.
Drawing on his 40 years of practical experience as a psychological coach for major players, he provides detailed guidance on managing anxiety and fear, recovering from mistakes, and playing based on routine and intuition.
By following these field-tested, real-world strategies, you'll discover mental management techniques that can improve your performance.
The author's mind training is not limited to just mental recovery during the game.
He says that 'attitude towards the game' is 'attitude towards life'.
This book uses the sport of golf as a medium to teach us how to embrace life flexibly and do our best in every moment.
From people facing important decisions, to office workers in a slump, to leaders in need of self-confidence.
Anyone can improve their own 'performance'.
The one book you must read if you want to get a better score.
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index
Recommendation
introduction
Chapter 1.
Golf is a game of chasing dreams.
Chapter 2.
Attitude is a choice
Chapter 3.
The perfect swing is self-confidence.
Chapter 4.
If you don't stop, you won't lose
Chapter 5.
Don't sabotage yourself
Chapter 6.
Focus is a choice, not a skill.
Chapter 7.
The mind is on the goal, the senses are on the ball.
Chapter 8.
Routines are the blueprints of the unconscious.
Chapter 9.
Focus on sensation rather than distance
Chapter 10.
When you let go of the results, your shots get better.
Chapter 11.
Golf is not a game of perfection.
Chapter 12.
Confidence is a trained emotion.
Chapter 13.
Save the memories of success
Chapter 14.
Reset your fears
Chapter 15.
Forget about swing and follow your instincts
Chapter 16.
Conservative strategies create confidence.
Chapter 17.
Strategy determines victory
Chapter 18.
Skills shine even under pressure
Chapter 19.
Erase the numbers and focus on the shot.
Chapter 20.
Your competitor is yourself
Chapter 21.
The purpose of practice is self-confidence.
Chapter 22.
Read Life and Green with real effort
Appendix Bob Rotella's Law
Acknowledgements
introduction
Chapter 1.
Golf is a game of chasing dreams.
Chapter 2.
Attitude is a choice
Chapter 3.
The perfect swing is self-confidence.
Chapter 4.
If you don't stop, you won't lose
Chapter 5.
Don't sabotage yourself
Chapter 6.
Focus is a choice, not a skill.
Chapter 7.
The mind is on the goal, the senses are on the ball.
Chapter 8.
Routines are the blueprints of the unconscious.
Chapter 9.
Focus on sensation rather than distance
Chapter 10.
When you let go of the results, your shots get better.
Chapter 11.
Golf is not a game of perfection.
Chapter 12.
Confidence is a trained emotion.
Chapter 13.
Save the memories of success
Chapter 14.
Reset your fears
Chapter 15.
Forget about swing and follow your instincts
Chapter 16.
Conservative strategies create confidence.
Chapter 17.
Strategy determines victory
Chapter 18.
Skills shine even under pressure
Chapter 19.
Erase the numbers and focus on the shot.
Chapter 20.
Your competitor is yourself
Chapter 21.
The purpose of practice is self-confidence.
Chapter 22.
Read Life and Green with real effort
Appendix Bob Rotella's Law
Acknowledgements
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Into the book
You may have a lot of knowledge about swing, but it falls apart in practice.
They say it works well on the practice range but not on the course.
But the reality is this.
These are people who have much better swing skills than you might think.
The problem is why the swings you make on the practice range aren't reflected on the actual course.
The answer lies not in the structure of your swing, but in what you think about when you swing.
---p.39 From “The Perfection of a Swing is Self-Confidence”
In this way, concepts that are considered to be newly discovered by sports psychology have actually existed since the inception of golf.
What we need to learn may not be new technologies or theories, but rather an attitude of not forgetting and remembering the 'essence of the game', the effectiveness of which has long been proven.
Its essence remains valid and continues to be a driving force for peak performance today.
---p.61 From “Concentration is a choice, not a skill”
When I trained with Nick Price, he gave me some very interesting insights into his training methods.
Nick said that when he set a target point on the course and looked back at the ball, he felt like his eyes were clearly on the ball, but his mind was still on that target point.
Beyond visual aiming, I was also mentally focused on the target.
He emphasized that by developing a sense of keeping his mind focused on the target, the consistency and success rate of his shots have noticeably improved.
---p.71 From “Put your mind on the goal, your senses on the ball”
In an ideal world, everyone would want to hit a straight shot and aim straight down the center of the fairway, but reality is different.
For golfers who slice or hook, it is more important to acknowledge their shot tendencies and strategically adjust accordingly.
Many golfers ignore this fact and focus only on swing correction, which actually causes confusion in their performance.
---p.74 From “Put your mind on the goal, your senses on the ball”
In reality, many golfers in this situation think things like, 'If I just get a bogey on the remaining three holes, I can break 90,' or 'If I finish these two holes with par, I'll win.'
The problem is that from the moment this kind of thinking begins, the golfer begins to imagine 'what will happen after this shot' rather than 'this shot now', and his mind shifts from the present to the future.
Rather than taking each shot as an independent action, you put pressure on yourself by thinking only about the outcome.
---p.253 From "Erase the numbers and focus on the shot"
If you still consider Nicklaus "untouchable," you might be better off buying a ticket.
On the other hand, if you want to meet him on the field, you should respect him but not fear him.
The moment you stand on the same tee, you must put aside respect and arm yourself with the confidence that you too are at the center of the competition.
They say it works well on the practice range but not on the course.
But the reality is this.
These are people who have much better swing skills than you might think.
The problem is why the swings you make on the practice range aren't reflected on the actual course.
The answer lies not in the structure of your swing, but in what you think about when you swing.
---p.39 From “The Perfection of a Swing is Self-Confidence”
In this way, concepts that are considered to be newly discovered by sports psychology have actually existed since the inception of golf.
What we need to learn may not be new technologies or theories, but rather an attitude of not forgetting and remembering the 'essence of the game', the effectiveness of which has long been proven.
Its essence remains valid and continues to be a driving force for peak performance today.
---p.61 From “Concentration is a choice, not a skill”
When I trained with Nick Price, he gave me some very interesting insights into his training methods.
Nick said that when he set a target point on the course and looked back at the ball, he felt like his eyes were clearly on the ball, but his mind was still on that target point.
Beyond visual aiming, I was also mentally focused on the target.
He emphasized that by developing a sense of keeping his mind focused on the target, the consistency and success rate of his shots have noticeably improved.
---p.71 From “Put your mind on the goal, your senses on the ball”
In an ideal world, everyone would want to hit a straight shot and aim straight down the center of the fairway, but reality is different.
For golfers who slice or hook, it is more important to acknowledge their shot tendencies and strategically adjust accordingly.
Many golfers ignore this fact and focus only on swing correction, which actually causes confusion in their performance.
---p.74 From “Put your mind on the goal, your senses on the ball”
In reality, many golfers in this situation think things like, 'If I just get a bogey on the remaining three holes, I can break 90,' or 'If I finish these two holes with par, I'll win.'
The problem is that from the moment this kind of thinking begins, the golfer begins to imagine 'what will happen after this shot' rather than 'this shot now', and his mind shifts from the present to the future.
Rather than taking each shot as an independent action, you put pressure on yourself by thinking only about the outcome.
---p.253 From "Erase the numbers and focus on the shot"
If you still consider Nicklaus "untouchable," you might be better off buying a ticket.
On the other hand, if you want to meet him on the field, you should respect him but not fear him.
The moment you stand on the same tee, you must put aside respect and arm yourself with the confidence that you too are at the center of the competition.
---p.265 From “Your Competitor Is Yourself”
Publisher's Review
Why practice and actual play are different: Golf is a mental game, not a skill game!
Depending on what you think, the result will be different!
There are players who do well in practice, but fall apart when it comes to actual matches.
Why do the results differ when you hit with the same stance, same club, and same power? Most people attribute it to swing technique, but the real reason lies elsewhere.
This is because the moment you swing, the 'thought' you chose changes.
The shots you swing confidently at the practice range suddenly start to falter on the field.
Pressure, anxiety and fear can interfere with your swing and affect your results.
The moment you swing, the thought you choose with your free will determines your score.
In the end, the key is ‘mental’.
Bob Rotella, the world's number one sports psychologist, says:
“The success or failure of a game depends not on the mechanics of the swing, but on the power of choosing one’s thoughts.” No matter how much practice you do or how good the equipment you use, if your mentality is broken, it is useless.
The distracting thoughts that interfere with your shot, the anticipation of failure, and the memory of mistakes exist only in the form of 'thoughts'.
How you handle it determines the outcome.
This book teaches you exactly how to 'handle your thoughts'.
In order to avoid collapsing in real life, it is now time to check your mentality before your technical skills.
Bob Rotella, the mental coach who knows the mind of a champion best!
Special mental training from major players, all in one book!
Rory McIlroy didn't speak to his opponent during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament, the biggest tournament in golf.
This was not due to discord between the two players as the public and media had suspected.
It was a sophisticated psychological strategy to maintain focus solely on one's own game.
Behind that strategy was the world's leading psychological coach, Dr. Bob Rotella.
He is a master of sports psychology, having analyzed and coached the psychology of top athletes for over 40 years.
Rory McIlroy, Tom Kite, Val Skinner, Brad Paxson… Golfers who received his special mental coaching have won over 300 tournaments, including 74 in major championships alone.
Not only golfers, but also athletes from various sports who were experiencing a slump came to him for advice and helped him regain his game.
This book is the definitive edition, containing the actual mental coaching received by the world's best athletes.
From the introduction to the final chapter, it is packed with over 40 years of Bob Rotella's refined expertise, making it impossible to skip a single page.
His strategy, outlined in 22 core principles, is a practical guide that can be applied immediately on the field.
Just by looking at the 22-item table of contents, you can see why the best players come to Bob Rotella.
The secret to 'mental management' first practiced by PGA players, now it's our turn!
Mind training that changes your golf and life scores!
Bob Rotella, a professor of sports psychology at the University of Virginia and one of the most influential coaches on the PGA Tour, goes beyond simple advice in this book and vividly conveys through examples the concerns and thoughts of actual champions during matches.
Based on this, we help readers choose their own direction of thinking and improve their performance.
This book is full of mental management methods that form the foundation of solid performance, including how to create your own routine as a last resort in mentally unstable situations, how to change your perspective on fear, how to overcome mistakes with resilience, how to play by trusting your intuition and senses, how to transform tension into confidence, and even how to live your life.
These are all field-proven methods.
If you want to get your shaky mind back on track, overcome a slump, and find your own rhythm again, it's time to open this book.
This book is not just a simple golf psychology analysis book.
It contains realistic and practical mental strategies and mind training methods for anyone who wants to take charge of their own life through golf.
Now it's time to change the course of your life beyond golf.
Depending on what you think, the result will be different!
There are players who do well in practice, but fall apart when it comes to actual matches.
Why do the results differ when you hit with the same stance, same club, and same power? Most people attribute it to swing technique, but the real reason lies elsewhere.
This is because the moment you swing, the 'thought' you chose changes.
The shots you swing confidently at the practice range suddenly start to falter on the field.
Pressure, anxiety and fear can interfere with your swing and affect your results.
The moment you swing, the thought you choose with your free will determines your score.
In the end, the key is ‘mental’.
Bob Rotella, the world's number one sports psychologist, says:
“The success or failure of a game depends not on the mechanics of the swing, but on the power of choosing one’s thoughts.” No matter how much practice you do or how good the equipment you use, if your mentality is broken, it is useless.
The distracting thoughts that interfere with your shot, the anticipation of failure, and the memory of mistakes exist only in the form of 'thoughts'.
How you handle it determines the outcome.
This book teaches you exactly how to 'handle your thoughts'.
In order to avoid collapsing in real life, it is now time to check your mentality before your technical skills.
Bob Rotella, the mental coach who knows the mind of a champion best!
Special mental training from major players, all in one book!
Rory McIlroy didn't speak to his opponent during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament, the biggest tournament in golf.
This was not due to discord between the two players as the public and media had suspected.
It was a sophisticated psychological strategy to maintain focus solely on one's own game.
Behind that strategy was the world's leading psychological coach, Dr. Bob Rotella.
He is a master of sports psychology, having analyzed and coached the psychology of top athletes for over 40 years.
Rory McIlroy, Tom Kite, Val Skinner, Brad Paxson… Golfers who received his special mental coaching have won over 300 tournaments, including 74 in major championships alone.
Not only golfers, but also athletes from various sports who were experiencing a slump came to him for advice and helped him regain his game.
This book is the definitive edition, containing the actual mental coaching received by the world's best athletes.
From the introduction to the final chapter, it is packed with over 40 years of Bob Rotella's refined expertise, making it impossible to skip a single page.
His strategy, outlined in 22 core principles, is a practical guide that can be applied immediately on the field.
Just by looking at the 22-item table of contents, you can see why the best players come to Bob Rotella.
The secret to 'mental management' first practiced by PGA players, now it's our turn!
Mind training that changes your golf and life scores!
Bob Rotella, a professor of sports psychology at the University of Virginia and one of the most influential coaches on the PGA Tour, goes beyond simple advice in this book and vividly conveys through examples the concerns and thoughts of actual champions during matches.
Based on this, we help readers choose their own direction of thinking and improve their performance.
This book is full of mental management methods that form the foundation of solid performance, including how to create your own routine as a last resort in mentally unstable situations, how to change your perspective on fear, how to overcome mistakes with resilience, how to play by trusting your intuition and senses, how to transform tension into confidence, and even how to live your life.
These are all field-proven methods.
If you want to get your shaky mind back on track, overcome a slump, and find your own rhythm again, it's time to open this book.
This book is not just a simple golf psychology analysis book.
It contains realistic and practical mental strategies and mind training methods for anyone who wants to take charge of their own life through golf.
Now it's time to change the course of your life beyond golf.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: July 31, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 304 pages | 152*225*17mm
- ISBN13: 9791194793144
- ISBN10: 1194793142
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