The Unstoppable Golfer

Trusting Your Mind & Your Short Game to Achieve Greatness

By: Dr. Bob Rotella

Narrated by: Bob Rotella

Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

From the best-selling author of Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect, and the preeminent golf psychologist to the game’s top players, comes the defining guide to mastering the enormous challenges of chips, pitches, bunker shots, and putts.

It is no secret that more than two-thirds of the shots a golfer makes are shorts ones: putts, chips, and pitches. Long drives may garner applause, but whether a golfer wants to win the Masters or just five bucks from a friend on Saturday morning, it’s the little shots that make the difference.

In The Unstoppable Golfer, Dr. Bob Rotella takes the same wisdom and experience that have worked for clients like Davis Love III and David Toms to help you master this special art of short shots and avoid all the frustration out of this increasingly challenging element of the game. Requiring extraordinary levels of concentration, the short game is typically a source of fear for amateurs and pros alike. Here Dr. Rotella teaches listeners how to overcome that fear by using their minds to achieve a state of calm in which focus is on one thing alone: the hole. In addition, he explains the science of memory and how knowledge of the brain’s workings—especially those areas that deal with physical tasks—can markedly improve a golf game, particularly when it comes to getting out of a bunker or taking the measure of a long putt.

For casual and dedicated golfers alike, a better short game provides one of the ultimate pleasures of the game—a pleasure they will come to know by training their minds with The Unstoppable Golfer.

©2012 Dr. Bob Rotella (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

Not my favorite

What would have made The Unstoppable Golfer better?

Using appropriate examples and references.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Any of the Zen Golf books.

What didn’t you like about Bob Rotella’s performance?

I am not a fan of his style. In other words, I am not buying what he is selling.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment and anger.

Any additional comments?

To be honest, I only made it through less than 1/4 of this book. He started to lose me when he used for examples, quotes by Madonna, George Lopez and Beyoncé. Seriously. If that is who or what he considers quality individuals to demonstrate an example, then he has nothing to offer me. I finally quit when he went on to defend Bob Knight. Perhaps these folks will be positive influences for you, but I had no interest in hearing more.

Good for first time readers

If this is your first Bob Rotella book I think you will find it informative, motivational and an enjoyable read. I have read 2 or 3 of his previous books and found this one to have the exact same information only with some updated examples and a new title.

If you've read one you have read them all, but for a first timer wanting to improve your mental golf game, I would recommend it.

awesome

Would you listen to The Unstoppable Golfer again? Why?

yes, already have twice. very motivational

What other book might you compare The Unstoppable Golfer to and why?

similar to all the other Rotella golf books. all awesome

Which character – as performed by the narrator – was your favorite?

na

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

na

Any additional comments?

silly questions for this book

Must Read for All Golfers

Bob Rotella does an excellent job of explaining how to get out of you way to play your best golf. His antidotes are informative and amusing. He is a world class instructor. Any golfers lacking confidence should read this book. Thank you for sharing Bob.

Good practical advice on the mind part of the game.

Waaaay too much name droping for my taste. Would have enjoyed it more if he’d stuck with the psychology and not how he helped a top golfer the night before he won some major.

My game

I’m an example of coming to the game late, focusing on the mechanics and not giving any time to the psychology of the sport. For the last month my scores have improved and my satisfaction improved also. For my playing buddies they notice I’m winning more side games. This book has more than paid for itself. You’ve got nothing to lose and more to gain by reading this book.

excellent book for the aspiring golfer

I loved this book. I first read, putting out of your mind and then this. I will say the wisdom gained really helped my game. I went from normally scoring in the low 80s to mid 70s. Actually, the first two rounds after reading/listening to these books were a 77 and a 75. two records back to back all by remembering to be confident in my ability and slamming the door on the negative thoughts that tend to creep up during a round. Highly Recommend!

Incredible

This book does a great job of describing how to execute mental performance. Not only has it helped my golf game, it’s has helped my students as well. Thanks!

Awesome!

I absolutely love Rotella and everything he has to say about the game. I have read every one of his books.

Provides a good foundation for the mental game!

So much good information to help build a strong mental game. A must read. Can't recommend it highly enough!

Great If You Want to Get Better at your Game

What did you like most about The Unstoppable Golfer?

The pace of the book is just about right, It breaks down your game into logical easy to follow steps. Some great analogies of great Pro's and how they approach the game, and how the Doc has helped them to make the breakthrough to becoming a Major Winner.
If it works for the Pro's, it has to be of help to an amateur player.

What does Bob Rotella bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

He brings the book to life in my opinion, his voice and the pace of the book is first rate.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Chapters 2 and 13 by far the most moving of all chapters for me

Any additional comments?

If you are serious about improving your golf. You have to listen/read this book. I am seeing results already by staying in the moment, and not getting in my own way.

Great book

I purchased the audio version and it was a great way to absorb great advice

Essential listening if you want to improve golf

Bob Rotella is the leading world's golf psychologist and this audio book conveys his ideas and real life successes in an easily digestable format.
Really helping me in managing my mind to take my game to the next level. Cheaper and more effective than a new golf club

A great book

Its not going to help you if you don't know how to swing a club, but assuming you already have a reasonably good game, its got some really good tips that have genuinely helped.

Enjoyable listening

I'm a new golfer and I thoroughly enjoyed how Bob presented this book. The stories were quite encouraging and made me want to go out and practise.

Incredible

has helped me play much better when I get in my way.. and win many tournaments

This book had a genuine instant impact and has become one of my go to books

As I listen and re listen to this book it continues to help with my mental game.
Lots of lightbulb moments, especially around physical and mental training, acceptance and enjoyment.

Amazing

I loved the book. Not just about golf but about mental thougness and patience. Inspired me for my academic studiess during though times. Would recommend!

Brilliantly Basic, Superbly Unravelled

After listening I realised I can let go of all those swing thoughts. I knew that before, but Bob Rotella puts it to you in a way that makes you truly believe. I've tried it since, with a modicum of success to date but with a noticeable change in my mindset on the course. Brilliant book. A must listen for all who love this game and want to enjoy it more and more, accepting your limits, having fun and improving your own game.

A book that every golfer should listen to

Loved it. The same as all his other books. I think listening more than once will really help. If I ever go off piste, I will come back to this book.