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A highly original and groundbreaking book from a noted PGA coach and Buddhist instructor • “The lessons in Zen Golf make 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. In chapters such as “How to Get From the Practice Tee to the First Tee”, “You Produce What You Fear”, and “How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf”, the author shares a personal teaching regimen that has helped improve the games of professionals and amateurs alike.

Clear, concise, and enlightening, Zen Golf shows golfers how to prepare for, execute, and equally important, respond the results of any golf shot. A different approach to golf instruction, this book shapes ancient philosophies into new teachings.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday; First Edition (May 14, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385504462
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385504461
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 0.78 x 7.76 inches
Reviewer: james r.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great read, very informative.
Review: The information is presented in very understandable terms. Good examples of how this approached helped people improve their game.

Reviewer: Tori
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great golf book
Review: Right mindset is key. I love this book. I highly recommend it.

Reviewer: SGO
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good Reminders
Review: Pretty good, easy to read book reminding golfers how to keep there head in the game. This is a good reference to go back to periodically when you lose focus on your game.

Reviewer: Richard L.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing book!
Review: Amazing book! Not only does it explain golf but it is a great intoduction to Zen! Essential to better golf!

Reviewer: Paul S
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This book is great!
Review: This book only covers the mental part of the game which, to me, is about 75% of the game. I’m currently reading it for the 2nd time because the topics and “lessons” are so good, and they help a lot, but it’s easy to forget some things after golfing for several months after reading this. This will be my go-to reference whenever I get off my game, unless I can attribute my faults directly to something physical.

Reviewer: SpikeShot
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I have read several great golf books lately but this one really stood out
Review: I have read several great golf books lately but this one really stood out. Once I opened it I could not put it down. The mental game in golf is the key to take your game to the next level. This book was that X factor that helped me understand why I was acting like such a hormonal teenager on the course and how to stop these bad habits. The methods have really helped me get better, but more importantly it helped me enjoy the game more. In fact, the first 18 holes after reading this was some of my best and most enjoyable golf ever- after 8 years of playing. I still had my outbursts, but I was conscious of them and recorded them. By the 10th hole, I was so in the zone I was really surprising myself with the accuracy, distance and a short game I didn't even know I had. What a feeling. Sure there were the "thats not what I expected" moments but they did not ruin the experience of a great round! Highly recommend this book. I immediately gave it to my best bud who had literally thrown his club 20 feet in the very same game. I said read this it will change your golf life and our playing relationship.

Reviewer: Ashley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: husband loves it
Review: Ordered this book per recommendation from my husband. He loves it so far and has already finished half.

Reviewer: Doug Brown
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good read
Review: Has a lot of good information and if you can reach the mind level thats in the book it can really work. Not just for golf but life in general.Positive thoughts bring better results if you execute the process and don't think about results

Reviewer: Robert T Main
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: An excellent read to take you to the next step to understanding your full golf potential.

Reviewer: Sergio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great book with tips and exercises that will help me on the course for sure. Well written and easy reading

Reviewer: Unknown
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Very thought provoking I look forward to the season ahead, enjoying the golf the outdoors and my friends . thank you for these insights.

Reviewer: Jorge Solis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excellent book

Reviewer: Frank Schmolz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ich habe mich auf den Weg gemacht ein Single-HCPer zu werden. Dabei habe ich nach kurzer Überlegung festgestellt, dass es wohl nicht nur an den Fähigkeiten liegt, wie ich meinen Driver schwinge. Vielmehr habe ich den Eindruck, dass der Schwung irgendwann da ist. Verbesserungen sind natürlich immer möglich. Das ist aber m.E. nicht der Hauptgrund, der uns Golfer von einem niedrigeren HCP fernhält. Vielmehr wird - je niedriger das HCP - Golf mehr und mehr zur Kopfsache.Genau hier setzt dieses Buch an und vermittelt Ansätze, wie man sich auf dem Golfplatz nicht selbst im Wege steht. Für mich genau das, was ich gesucht habe. Hier zwei Zitate um ein besseres Verständnis zu bekommen:- "Prepare for your shot as best as you can. Have as vivid an image as you can and settle yourself as much as you can. Then commit to it with body, mind and heart, Like the pig in a bacon and breakfast."- "Take your best shot and be ready to deal with the results. Pre-acceptance means taking the attitude that you can handle whatever results you encounter. This reduces fear of unwanted outcomes, meaning less interference with making a good swing. And that means a higher percentage of good results. If you accept the possibility of having to scramble, you’ll find yourself scrambling a whole lot less."Schönes Spiel!