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Be a Player
- A Breakthrough Approach to Playing Better on the Golf Course
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 08-22-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Tantor Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $24.49
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Publisher's Summary
Golf is a beloved yet technical game, so a sound swing and precise technique are essential. Most golfers who want to improve their skills go to the range and work painstakingly on their swings, not realizing it's often their performance state on the course that needs work, not their technique. Simple things such as awareness of your balance, tension, and tempo, as well as the ability to control mental, emotional, and social variables you encounter while playing, can quickly take your game to a new performance level.
Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott, founders of VISION54's groundbreaking and innovative golf program, are here to help. Aimed at both the weekend golfer and the advanced player, each chapter presents a series of "human skills" - including assignments, explorations, and mini lessons - that strip away the complexity surrounding swing technique and playing consistency - the conditional variations that plague golfers.
Be a Player is a must-listen for any golfer who wants to unite technical skills and on-course performance seamlessly and effectively. With this cutting-edge book, you will become a true student of VISION54 and a better player on the course...where it matters most!
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Great stuff.
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- Davswav
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- 11-07-18
Excellent Book!
I gained a much better perspective on the mental aspect of golf. I recommend this book to anyone who struggles with the enjoyment of their golf game.
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- Juan Cotto
- 07-29-18
Simple Steps to Fixing your thoughts
I have been hitting the ball so well on the range but struggled to take the feeling to the course. Great ideas, stories, and steps to help translate the feeling of confidence and trust in your mind. Such an important but overlooked concept in golf and The Game of Life. I really enjoyed the book. thank you to the authors.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-22-18
Memory box
I wish I had this information many many years ago. But I am looking forward to utilizing it now.
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- Charlie G
- 07-06-18
best golf help book yet!
If improving your mental game, and self awareness is what you are looking for then this is it.
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- Rick
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- 06-27-18
the great perspective
great perspective on the mental aspect of the game. looking forward to putting this the practice
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-24-18
excellent for anyone wanting to improve their game
I couldn't stop listening, tons of great info that is so simple and pure common sense. it immediately helped me play better and enjoy the game more.
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- Bradley J. Pluth
- 05-22-18
Praise for Be APlayer
I do a lot of playing lessons and have an ample supply of new tools in my toolbox and also have a harbor for players! Awesome content, great flow and fun stories.
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- Aaron A. Rhoden
- 11-13-17
vision54 continues to evolve.
i like how this builds upon and adds new principles and concepts to the previously covered. i am pleased with the content to take into the off season.
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- Gary
- 08-31-17
Be A Player
I love their books. Am hoping they will come out with audio versions of the other books they have written.
They are the best coaches in golf. Hope to attend one of their clinics next year
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