Every Shot Must Have a Purpose: How GOLF54 Can Make You a Better Player

A friend lent me her copy of this book after watching me suffering on the golf course. I have a lot of good shots on the course but hadn't done a good job of putting them all together at the right time to score well. After reading it I played a very tough course on a very windy day and the thing was, I wasn't rattled and stayed much more focused and at the end of the day I parred the last three holes in a row! So rare for me to do that in the past. After that I decided to buy my own copy and am marking the book all up so I remember more of the points. So many good tips but mostly it's helped me think right at the right time and play right at the right time. Golf is more fun now. Get it, these are principles that every golfer can benefit from.

I found this book to be enlightening and thought provoking. Lots of lessons here to practice, most not on the course. I only gave 4 stars until I can apply what I have learned!

This book is a must read for anyone trying to improve their game. Hitting balls endlessly on a driving range will, as the authors explain, only make you more proficient on the range. To truly improve on the course, you need to develop the proper mindset in the way you approach the game. It was a revelation to me to figure out what it was I liked most about playing this game. Sure, I always wanted to beat my best score, but when I really thought about the most enjoyable rounds I've ever had, they were when I was striking the ball precisely the way I wanted to; the score was almost inconsequential. I used the principles in this book in my very next round and it worked. I started off with two double bogeys and instead of getting frustrated I focused instead on scoring my fairways hit, up-and-downs, etc. before I knew it I was making key shots and not thinking about it. I ended up shooting 43-39, not bad for such a rough start. I would observe that Jordan Spieth uses some of the techniques in this method, such as looking at the hole while putting, and talking about what he is going to do before a shot. His incredible maturity suggests that he utilizes several of these concepts in his game, including having a game 54 mindset. In short, this book will help your approach to golf as well as to your life. Get it and see for yourself.

This book brings a new perspective to golf that makes it more enjoyable. It is an easy read that gives insight to all types of players from beginners to experienced. My only regret is not reading it sooner.

This is a great book and what I believe the first of its kind!! I was so moved by it that I ended up buying the other 3 books written by Pia and Lynn. I have read almost everything you can think of as far as books on the mental game and many books on the mechanics of the game. I for the first time feel I have direction with my golf game. I also can look back and see how I was a self-defeating and self-fulfilling prophecy with my anger and frustration with this game of golf. The past 2 yrs have been out right horrible and in both seasons I have quit for at least 2 weeks with no intentions on returning but the never ending draw of the game always brings me back. Through this book and their other books I can see my mental faults and most importantly how to attack them. You will not regret getting this or any of the other books if you really want to start enjoying this game. One of the best books I found that really shed light to my problems is the "Managing Emotions". The other 2 books, "Play your best golf now" and "The Game before the Game" are similar but my only corrective criticism is that I don't have enough time as a father of 2 and working full time to try all the activities they recommend. I have no doubt they are worthwhile and I will try to do them on my wed. afternoons off for my 30 min practice sessions.

Along the lines of Rotella's "Golf is not a Game of Perfect", this book does a nice job of helping the reader sort out the right way to think about the game. Getting out of your own way is crucial as any sports psycologist will tell you. Golf54 has several uniques and effective ways of making that idea work in reality. Highly reccomended.

I used to dwell on the negatives and this book gives you tools to become a better golfer and person. Looking forward to implementing it on the course.

Great book for the beginner golfer to the scratch player. Golf is not just a sport but it is a process applying the process laid out in this book will pay dividends to the reader.

Wer Mal einen ganz anderen Blick auf sein Golf-Ich werfen möchte, kommt hier voll auf seine Kosten. Technische Geheimtipps haben wir ja alle wohl schon zur Genüge bekommen. Warum die aber nicht das wirklich Entscheidende beim Golf sind, erfahren sie hier sehr nett geschrieben. Das unsere Psyche das alles dominierende auch beim Golf ist, und wie man sie zu den eigenen Gunsten nutzen kann schreiben die Autorinnen gut verständlich und geben wertvolle Tipps zu erfolgreichem Training und Spiel. Tenor: Seien Sie nett zu ihrem inneren Golfspieler, dann spielt er auch so wie sie es sich wünschen. Wirklich jeden Cent wert.

ゴルフの本、技術面ではなく、上達に必要な気持ちの持ち方、セルフコントロールについて多くの本を読みました。全てが、目前の一打とターゲットに集中することの重要性を説いています。しかし、凡人の悲しさ、分かっちゃいるけど、コースでは自分の心がコントロール出来ません。この本は、それに対する解決策を教えています。練習場は、ナイスショットを作り上げる場ではなく、コースで起こる精神状態を再現しながら心を鍛える場であるとし、その方法が提案されています。著者二人はアニカ・ソレンタムを育てたそうです。読み終わったばかりですが、これからの練習に取り入れてみます。

Good read very informative

If all the repetition was removed this book would be about 40% of it's published size, and more interesting/useful to read. In saying that, the ideas are very good, overall. I had arrived at many of them independently myself (having coached my son from age 4 to 13, and to his current handicap of 6), and they do work. Many are just not practical though - the expectation seems to be that you have your own golf course to practice on, and that you can practice however you want. I don't know of any courses where you could do many of these things - other people tend to get in the way, and for sure many courses would kick you out (e.g. playing off the grass rather than the mats courses insist on). But I do agree with the authors - mats are VERY unrealistic practice. Another big problem is matching this book's concepts with golf instructors. We read this book on the recommendation of a pro from my son's club. But my son's pro instructors absolutely do NOT follow what is in this book! They should. But they don't. So, it's a good book, full of good ideas. It's more for adults though - and it rightly focuses on the mental side. I do recommend it if you are serious about improving your golf. But the repetition is a real drag - it needs editing.

Helps you think your way around the course