Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game

I like solid books on golf, but I also like titles that bring out the inner game - I think golf is one of the few sports that truly has a spiritual aspect to it. This is a good book with some great tips inside - a good read for anyone wanting to develop their inner game.

really focuses on the mental side of the game. has improved my game overall...mostly by putting me in the correct mind frame. has actually made the game more fun, adding perspective to the entire game.

recommended for all golfers...give this book a try. it might not subtract 10 strokes off your game, but will make the game more enjoyable, which in the end is what we are all looking for.

I'm a new golfer and found this useful as did my husband who has golfed for many years. Just gave this to my stepson for Christmas.

I've played golf for 40 years and have had a 10 hcp for most of that time. This book is the best I've seen. I think most golfers would agree that the game is 80 to 90 percent mental, and this book addresses that 80-90%. It almost totally ignores the physical aspects, which might bother some golfers, but my results have been have been amazing. My scores for the last 2 months have been in the low 70's. I don't even think about the mechanics of the swing anymore. The principles are very easy to understand and implement. I would recommend this book for any level of golfer.

I really enjoyed reading Dr. Parent's book. It's quick reading, but not lightweight if you take the time to consider the lessons in the words. I'm a relative newcomer to golf and I think I have done well to improve my game in each of the four years I've been playing. A big part of this has been my outlook on the game and the ability to manage the inevitable bad shots that come as a starting golfer.

The lessons presented in this book are great for golf, but they can also be applied to other areas of life. If you don't worry about the results, but are mentally prepared to handle the outcome then you are a leg up on most people. Worry can be crippling on or off the golf course. (Note: this does not mean that you don't care about the results. There's a big difference in not worrying and not caring.)

I've read books by both Dr. Parent and Dr. Bob Rotella. Although both focus on the mental aspect of the game, I find the Zen Golf by Dr. Parent to be more practical. He gives specific examples and exercises that you can perform to make the Zen discipline a part of your practice and your game. That's not to knock Dr. Rotella - I've gotten good use of his books, too. I just find the Zen Golf to be a little more guided in helping you to seek the mental clarity that golf demands.