Golf Books

Dr. David Wright, a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher has released a new book, CONCENTRATION. It’s the second installment in the Focus for Success series.

The book sells for around $19.95 and is available for online purchase behind this link.

” It’s my belief that golf, not just competitive golf as Bobby Jones said, is played ‘mainly on a five-and-a-half-inch course, the space between your ears. ” Wright said. ” Many golfers just don’t know how to concentrate. The goal of this book is to share not only what concentration is, but also show how golfers can consistently achieve it while playing. This will improve not only their scores, but their enjoyment of the game as well. ”

As a PGA teaching professional for over 20 years, Dr. Wright holds doctorate degrees in the psychology of learning and another in psychophysiology. This unique combination gives him
an unparalleled level of expertise into the mental and physical sides of the game of golf.

CONCENTRATION weaves stories from Wright’s personal teaching experiences and his clinical background.

Most golfers will gain a new appreciation for basic golf accessories such as tees and sunscreen, which he innovatively incorporates into exercises and drills for improved focus.

These drills are laid out in a very simple and concise manner, shedding new light on this often overlooked, yet crucial aspect of the game.

Golfers of all skill levels will improve by unlocking the mysteries of concentration and focus, and learning how to manage and eliminate the natural frustrations and distractions that occur on the golf course.

CONCENTRATION also includes a bonus audio CD which guides the golfer through the application of five key drills discussed in the book.

These guided audio drills provide valuable assistance in expediting the golfer’s mastery of their focus.

The Daily Concentration drill guides you through getting into the “here and now” and freeing the mind from outside thoughts.

The Sleep Focus drill is highly effective in quieting the mind to allow for a good night’s sleep, a critical factor for improving focus.

The Pre-Round drill helps get you relaxed and focused before teeing off.

Also included is Dr. Wright’s signature Tee Drill that can be used during a round to help calm the mind, lower anxiety and increase focus, and his Sunscreen Drill that takes the mundane task of applying sunscreen and turns it into a tool for improving your Focus for Success.

With Dr. Wright’s CONCENTRATION book, golfers no longer have to dream about breaking 100, 90 or 80 they now have the tools to focus their thoughts resulting in better golf and better balance.

Click thru and enjoy !

Mitchell Publishing Company has launched its new Internet publication Club Repair News.

This monthly publication is a new voice for club performance repair. The golf industry has fully embraced repair upgrades that enhance club performance to improve scoring for golfers of all handicaps.

This service has become popular at retail stores, with golf professionals and by club makers worldwide. They are providing tour quality performance upgrades like tour professionals receive each week on tour from club manufacturers’ repair vans.

Golfers are seeking out and want this service from the golf industry. Club performance repair shops have become a profitable operation at most major retail golf stores. Golf professionals are either adding repair shops to their existing pro shop or building learning centers on the range with state-of-the-art repair shops to provide complete club performance upgrades.

Ed Mitchell, President of Mitchell Publishing Company states, ” There has long been a void in communications between industry professionals and golfers regarding retrofitting clubs for better performance. Club Repair News will be a voice that brings current and new information to both segments of golf. Club repair is not about broken clubs; it is about improving the performance of clubs for lower scores. ”

Club Repair News will be published monthly with technical and other interesting articles related to club performance upgrades including a featured “Recognized” Mitchell Club Repair Shop.

Industry professionals and other experts on club performance are welcome to submit articles for consideration of publishing.

If you have information to share and want it published to the golf industry contact Ed Mitchell, ed@clubrepairnews.com.

It seems that due to some forward thinking and the drive to manufacture the best golf bags on the market, Burton Golf has introduced the latest technology in golf stand bags - Monoshock. The patent-pending shock spring system is the culmination of extensive golfer surveys, exhaustive computer simulation and two years of development.

The Monoshock system uses springs to quickly and consistently deploy and retract stand legs to a repeatable stand width. The system also includes a cart/carry switch that allows the user to lock stand legs in place for transport or cart use.

The Monoshock system is available in a new series of bags from Burton. Each bag also includes the company’s X-FIT Sling System for unsurpassed functionality and comfort. The X-FIT’s reverse scissor action prevents straps from sliding off the user’s shoulders and is easily used with one or both straps. The Microbead strap material conforms and distributes weight, offering cushion and comfort for a completely custom fit.

Three sleek bag designs have been introduced as part of the Monoshock series. The Monoshock 300, Monoshock 200 and Monoshock 100 have suggested retail prices of $169, $149 and $139, respectively.

Here’s a bit of golf news that will be good for all of us. I know we’re in the middle of the golf season and we all want to get back out on the course, but we’ve got a chance to absorb some great golf knowledge.

The last time I went thru one of Jack’s books, over 20 of you bought a copy and I don’t remember a single returned copy. Must be good stuff !

If you’re anxious to drop some shots or prepare for an important golf outing, this will be of special interest to you.

My friend Jack Moorehouse has put together an exceptional special golf report which details a challenge he accepted last fall to help a student prepare for a golf tournament with his boss. For those who don’t know Jack, he’s helped over 13,000 golfers drop an impressive average of 7-10 shots from their handicaps. I’m down below an 8 handicap myself after going thru Jack’s book and all the bonuses he throws in. I was a 11 at this time last year. Getting over 3 strokes off and being a single digit guy feels good.

The student that Jack helped was a regular golfer with an average handicap that needed to play well below his handicap. He also needed to do so in a a VERY short timeframe and let’s just say that what he was able to achieve in one week was simply amazing !

The report is entitled “How To Drop Seven Shots In Seven Days“ and is only available to Jack’s subscribers. BUT, if you are reading this post now then you can get it FREE. Jack told me he is trying to decide how much to charge for this, but that’s not a concern for you because you’re one of my readers.

Bottom line…this is no wimpy 3-pager. I believe it was more than 20 pages of ” no-frills ” go-low strategies that can help even the highest handicappers.

Let me know what you think about it. Maybe I’ll do something like this, too.

P.S. If you get an error or can’t see the page for some reason, please try back later. There are going to be thousands of people downloading this report today and sometimes even technology has limitations.

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What a great day for Phil Mickelson, Masters Champion for the second time.

It’s a great day to be Phil. Now let’s see if Hootie can find a way to outlaw having two drivers or if he has the course Phil-proofed.

The only real mistake Phil made today was to tell the world he got 25 extra yards from a, in his words, ” souped-up driver “.

The R&A, the USGA and the PGA Tour are gonna be all over him and Callaway like hair on a gorilla.

I take back all the bad things I’ve said about Phil. They were true at the time, but he’s not nearly as stupid as I thought. Nor is he fat and sloppy looking.

Wait a minute ! He is a wee bit fat and he is sloppy ( as in dumpy ) looking ! And that gray and black everyday wear needs to go. There’s only one Man in Black and it wasn’t Tommy Lee Jones or Will Smith. But Phil’s a 2 time Masters Champion along with those other adjectives ! Congrats to him !

It’s a mere 4 and 1/2 hours since my last post. I promised to read The Morris Men and give you a review.

Keeping my promise to read it was easy, giving you a review of such a fine piece of work will be harder.

I started reading and stopped twice before finishing. Once to eat the lunch that my wife fixed for me and the other time was to create the post previous to this one. More or less, I read it in 4 hours, without hardly having put it down. It’s that good.

From the Prologue, that drew me in with it’s details about building golf clubs circa 1874, I learned about the clubmaker that built ” The Trophy “. As a clubmaker myself, having built dozens of irons and woods for friends, I could sympathize with his dedication to his craft and his long days and nights. I have to bow to his skills, as he used tools with which I’m not acquainted and labored with far more physical effort in that day.

I was then transported to 1931 and met a couple of old ” gentlemen ” that were central to this story and had far more depth, which I didn’t find til the last couple of pages, than I could have ever imagined. One of them was even more of a scoundrel that I could have ever guessed.

The twists that took place in the first 3 chapters were so skillfully woven that I would have believed you if you had told me it had been written by one of the old masters of literature. The author, Stephen E. Mitchell, is a wordsmith to be reckoned with and does a great job of keeping the story moving quickly enough to keep you reading, yet always had a twist or turn waiting that you don’t see coming.

Throughout the story, you’ll find yourself quickly identifying with the central characters and wanting some to get their ” just deserts ” and wanting others to come out on top. Once it get’s to some ” good-versus-evil ” periods and I was easily made to choose sides.

The middle chapters are noteworthy for filling out the details, which are craftily woven and never seem to be there just to fill space. The care with which the author moves us from then-to-now-to-then-to-now is evident in how careful he is to never overload our believability detectors.

The ” solicitors ” in this story, Bainbridge & Bainbridge ” are sturdy enough to stand by themselves and I hope the author finds a way to use them more in the future.

The ending was not predictable and leaves me wanting to order the next in the series right now. Don’t all the good one’s do that to you ?

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind golf mystery novel, look no further. I’ve never read a book like this before, but now I’m wanting more to read. I love to read about golf have a desire to be transported somewhere else while watching a story unfold that I would never be able to witness in real life.

The mental pictures created by the author while one of my favorite characters was touring France were worth the cost of admission, so to speak.

Click the link above to be transported to the authors site. He’s looking for an American litery agent and/or publisher. Right now you can only get the book from Amazon.uk, but if you need a copy and can’t find it, shoot me an email and I’ll do my best to see to it that you get a copy.

If you’re a literary agent or publisher with offices in America, get in touch with Stephen before someone else does.

Thanks, Stephen, for an afternoon of sheer enjoyment and a reason to do some ” research “, while lying on my couch.

I just got hold of a copy of The Morris Men and am starting to read it and will be doing a review as soon as I can finish it.

I’ve read about 37 pages so far, in the few minutes I’ve had it and am going to have trouble putting it down before finishing it.

I just had to do a post to let you know and then I’m heading back to my reading.

My first thoughts are Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ( he wrote the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ series, among other things ), Ed McBain, Sue Grafton and John Grisham are all being channeled by Steven, as I feel as drawn in to the story, already, as I usually am when I read the authors I mentioned.

Right now you can only get a copy from Amazon.uk. And, YES, that is a different version than the one I usually use and more than likely, you’ve never seen it either, as most of my readers are from the US of A.

Stephen Mitchell, the author, would love to speak with you, if you’re in the American publishing industry, as he’s looking for a publisher over here.

You can contact him thru his website, which you can visit by clicking HERE or email me here at this domain and I’ll forward the email to him.

This is gonna be a fine read and if you don’t want to go thru Amazon.uk, email me and I’ll have Stephen sell them to me and I’ll send them to you.

It’s gonna be that good. I can already tell. And how many other golf mystery novels do you get the chance to read ?

Today we’re gonna look at all the bonuses you get when you invest in How To Break 80 … And Shoot Like The Pros.

First you get the Pro Version of Jack’s newsletter. Every week you’ll receive newsletter full of new tips and tricks that he compliles from readers across the globe. However, he will include specific content reserved specifically for customers (Pro Version), not just newsletter subscribers. The Pro Version contains detailed steps and instruction on the latest trends in breaking 80, equipment reviews and secret physical conditioning and exercise routines. You’ll not only learn what works for Jack, but hundreds of others who are on the same quest to shoot in the 70’s consistently. He typically reserves this newsletter for clients only because he puts a lot of work into it. He sells this content-rich newsletter to golf portals on the Web at $89/year for a subscription… but with your purchase today, it’s yours absolutely FREE of charge.

Second, you get the ” 25 Lessons to Improve Your Game Immediately ” eBook. This powerful eBook is jam-packed with useful tips to help you lower your handicap as soon as possible. Compiled by one of the best golf resources on the web, this book gives outstanding photos as well as simple instructions. No marketing fluff, just raw tips and lessons.

Third, you get Mike Pedersen’s ” Fit To a Tee ” eBook. Mike’s ebook has been read by over 50,000 golfers from all around the world. Learn how your BODY is affecting your swing and how you can change it. It’s concise and to the point and it will be an awakening experience. You’ll look at your golf performance approach differently after reading this power-packed ebook. Mike can add 10-20 yards to your shots and increase your accuracy with his simple secrets.

Fourth, you get the ” Secret Low-Handicapper ” Article Series…. Never Before Released to The Public ! For years Jack has been writing special articles for newsletters and certain subscribers that are not available to anyone except these few people who subscribe or have paid for these newsletters. He has complied some of the best ones (as determined by reader feedback) and is providing them as part of this offer if you act today. As part of this special limited-time offer, he’s going to include some of the best articles he’s written on subjects such as the following :

How To Read Greens Properly…

How To Get Up and Down Consistently…

How To Handle and Manage the First Tee Effectively…

What Clubs Belong In Your Bag…

What Shaft Flex You Should Be Using…

The Keys To Short Game Success…

Prepare Like a Pro For Your Round…

The Four Keys To A Great Swing…

Consistency Secrets of the Pros…

Fifth, you get FREE Lifetime Upgrades to ” How To Break 80 “.

Considering he adds to the system roughly once per quarter, and is always packing the book with new, fresh content that is designed to help you shoot your best golf scores ever, this is a very worthwhile investment. As the system gets bigger and more comprehensive the price will inevitably go up as well. You can do the math on your own, if you were to pay for every upgrade he does for the book, it would end up being pretty substantial. Act today and never pay another dime for upgrades to the “How To Break 80″ system.

Last, but not least, you get ” State-of-the-Art ” Golf Performance Tracking Software.

When you learn the secrets of breaking 80 and shooting like the Pros, you’ll need to know how to keep track of your performance like a Pro also. I wish I had come across this software when I first started keeping track of my handicap, saves, greens in regulation, fairways, putts, etc….it is a real time-saver and spits out tons of data on your rounds and general progress as a player.

This software will put you head and shoulders above the competition because you’ll have more than a pile of old scorecards in your drawer…..you’ll have a complete software application designed to do one thing….lower your handicap. It’s totally awesome in terms of functionality and here’s the best part…it’s so easy to use your 5 yr old could operate it. Jack knows the guys who developed this sweet application personally and he was able to talk them into letting his buyers get first dibs on this. It’s brand new (it hasn’t “officially” been launched yet) and they will be doing a major launch soon so he asked them if they would let you guys try it out for FREE. You can’t get this special deal anywhere else and it’s yours to try FREE when you invest in Jack’s ebook. It took hundreds of man hours for the guys to develop this software and it is truly priceless.

So there you have it. A great ebook and bonuses worth hundreds of $$$. Don’t wait any longer, click thru and invest in your game today and play better golf tomorrow.

In the final chapter of How To Break 80 … And Shoot Like The Pros, Jack Moorehouse looks at the part of the game that’s the hardest for me, keeping my head in the game.

I play golf to escape thinking, not do more of it, but if you’re gonna play well, you gotta think your way around the golf course. There’s no ifs, ands or free putts. But there might be three putts, if you aren’t thinking properly.

From pre-round preparation, thru the warmup, time on the driving range, to chipping and putting practice, Jack goes thru it all.

Next he goes into Mental attitude, Dealing With Bad shots and then on to Being Objective, not critical.

Keeping Your Emotions Under Control and Looking For The Silver Lining are the next 2 sections that Jack delves into.

Lastly he goes into the 10 Most Important Things You Need To Do To Break 80.

These 10 things are the very ones that took me from an 85 - 90 shooter to a 75 - 80 shooter.

Tomorrow we’ll start on the bonuses that come with this ebook.