Zen Golf

Mastering the Mental Game

By: Dr. Joseph Parent

Narrated by: Dr. Joseph Parent

Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

In chapters such as "During Your Swing Is Not the Time to Give Yourself a Lesson", "Isn't Where You Have to Play It From Punishment Enough?" and "How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf," the author guides golfers with simple yet powerful techniques to prepare for, execute, and, equally important, respond to the results of any golf shot. The author, Dr. Joseph Parent, is a PGA Tour Instructor who draws on his teaching experience to offer special methods that have led to amazing improvements in the games of professionals and amateurs alike.

Zen Golf offers a fresh perspective for golf and for life. Rather than focus on what's wrong with us (what's broken, flawed, or missing) we can take the attitude that there is something fundamentally, essentially right with us. Through mindful awareness, distractions and negativity can be recognized and cleared away.

Clear, concise, and enlightening, Zen Golf introduces a unique combination of modern psychology, Buddhist wisdom, and professional golf instruction. By applying classic insights and stories to the challenges of golf, Zen Golf shows you how to make your mind an ally instead of an enemy: how to stay calm, clear the interference that leads to poor shots, and eliminate bad habits and mental mistakes. Zen Golf shapes ancient philosophies into new teachings, leading golfers to the effortless focus and unconditional confidence of being in "the zone."

©2002 Joseph Parent (P)2003 Mental Game Mastery

Critic reviews

"Zen Golf is the best book at connecting the mind and golf together. It's for everyone, and you're really going to like it." (Vijay Singh)

Very good narration

Loved how easy it was to understand the concepts. Short listen but impactful!!! About to read the manual also.

The ultimate mental golf training guide

I down loaded tis book 2 weeks ago, the first listening was very foggy, like taking a golf lesson for first time. The second and third listening I started implementing the teachings. And WOW, what a positive difference this has made for my game I was a kid 90s golfer and the last 2 weeks I have shot 89 and 84 just by implanting some of the mental techniques. I highly re omens this audio to every golfer, there is definitely something to learn and implement in every aspect of your golf game.....

Improve your mental golf game

This book helped me go from at 19.2 hcp to a 7.6 hcp. Every golfer should be reading this book and applying the lessons to life

Great Audio it was my first purchase

The information in this audio can not only help your golf game but also help your life. With proper use and understanding.

Gets your Head in the Game

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I have recommended this book to several golfing friends and every one of them has reported at least a small improvement in their enjoyment of the game of golf. Of course, I play golf for enjoyment so that is the best any book can achieve.

What did you learn from Zen Golf that you would use in your daily life?

I have always enjoyed the ideas of Zen and the presentation here of some key concepts is excellent. Even if you do not play or plan to play golf, this book would be good even if you know someone who does.

Absolute must counter balance to technical studies

Once you've got the basic mechanics of golf, This becomes an absolute "go to" and (return to!) Book!!!
Don't pass this one by.

The best help for better golf.

I was having a terrible time playing in tournaments and scoring much worse than my casual rounds. I have only been working on Dr Parent’s ideals and tips for about 2 weeks so far and I have seen a huge improvement in my tournament golf. I am also enjoying the game much more no matter how I score. I cannot recommend this book strongly enough.

excellent mental preparation

What made the experience of listening to Zen Golf the most enjoyable?

clearly read and interesting, relevant anecdotes

Who was your favorite character and why?

no characters in this book

What aspect of Dr. Joseph Parent’s performance would you have changed?

i wouldn't change anything

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no

Any additional comments?

very good at putting trials of golf in perspective

Favorite Golf Book for the Mental Game

This is my favorite golf book for the mental aspect of the game. I think it's especially good for weekend golfers who can probably shave a lot of strokes using Dr. Parent's methods, rather than spending hours at the range. I've listened to this audio book 3-4 times now and it has been a great resource to help improve my game and have a better time on the course.

This is a must for golfers!

So many aha moments about things I have done. I loved this book! Thanks and keep reaching.