Pursuing to be a professional disc golfer and have been told to listen to this. I’ve worked on my mental game a lot recently and this has had the greatest impact. I listened to it yesterday, this morning and on my way to play a league round after work. I shot a 1000 rated round with no bogies and an ace! I won in the advanced division winning $146. I think I’ll listen to some more Bob Rotella.
@d_rok26
3 ай бұрын
Coming here for the exact same reason, did Bodanza send you? 🤣 I'm stuck in ma2 still, but shoot 1000-rated rounds in practice all the time. Definitely a mental thing and hopefully this will fix it for me
@johnsumner4356
Ай бұрын
@@d_rok26same here!
@BeTheBallDanny
5 ай бұрын
Best golf book ever. This book changed my game. From a high single digit player to someone firmly 4-5 strokes lower. Finally conquering the mental aspect of the game after 40 years of playing the game
@80guitarguy82
Ай бұрын
My first golf audiobook and wasnt sure if it would translate to the course. First round today and I felt the difference. I was calm and relaxed, in the moment, and I stayed optimistic. I used the word "execute" as my swing thought when striking the ball, to keep the mind steady and clear. Pre-swing I would think "ready to execute? ready to execute?" as I adjusted my stance, ball position, aim etc. Then when ready, I would think "execute" to initiate the swing. Worked great.
@brycehauser249
Жыл бұрын
This hour and a half book is worth a lifetime of $60/hr lessons
@merocaine
7 ай бұрын
Yesterday, on the 4th hole the water is in play along the side of the tee box, for about 50 yards on the right. I hit 2 balls into the drink with my 5 wood, I hit my 5 iron and carried on. Finishing early I decided to play another 9. Got onto the tee box of the 4th hole again and pulled out my driver, which had come to life after my nightmare hole and proceeded to hit 2 more balls into the water. My exact thought at the top of my down swing was 'imagine I hit another two into the water'. Hence listen to this book today😅
@pthomas36
5 ай бұрын
I feel your pain
@GHOSTOFEIGHT
9 ай бұрын
Wait what? I had no idea this was a thing. I read this book twice. Now, I'm going to listening to it.
@andrewconnor4429
4 ай бұрын
5 minutes in... I have read countless books, textbooks, journal articles... Sat through a lifetime of lectures and audiobooks. This man has talent. This is legitimate. Carry on...
@joshh.3870
Ай бұрын
100% agree. This is great
@Armored_RC
2 ай бұрын
What a amazing book
@tonythaiger93
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure Tiger imagined holing that chip shot when he practiced during Masters. What a great tip. I will try to pick a spot where I chip to hole it vs get it close.
@adriantunei5453
Жыл бұрын
The hotstreak feels so good, then swing thoughts swarm in and I lose my focus… really, golf is a mental game.
@steviechampagne
Жыл бұрын
i love it so much. it’s a constant battle between You and Yourself! Man’s spirit vs Man’s body. i love it. it’s so frustrating yet so so so intoxicating
@Silenced_by_nazi_youtube
9 ай бұрын
The weird thing is you can actually tell a lot about a person by how they approach golf.
@mulletheadbanger
Жыл бұрын
Look at the target , look at the ball and swing , 100% best advise ever .
@TAYLORFAN50
4 ай бұрын
Duh! 😏
@CastleHassall
Ай бұрын
@@TAYLORFAN50it's not obvious to a lot of people.. a lot of people think too much and go through about five minutes of pre shot thinking on every shot.. they think too much.. i notice there are people who really don't think though too
@TheKturner05
Жыл бұрын
His advice about no swing thoughts during the swing is sooo good. Played a round today and I hit it so pure.
@barrystockdale3305
Жыл бұрын
❤
@lpeterson984
Жыл бұрын
Lmnmmm
@LuckyCharms1177
9 ай бұрын
😮viojiii
@gregmunroe3676
6 ай бұрын
1:23:43
@CickyMainMTC9
4 ай бұрын
I was out the other day, played 9 holes birdied 3 in a row and when I spoke to me mate he said did you do anything different tonight and I said didn't think about anything during me swing. Now listening to this is amazing 🏌♂️⛳️
@canuck_gamer3359
5 ай бұрын
I am a 52 year old who has been an athlete my entire life, I've played all kinds of sports from recreational things like bowling and darts all the way to ice hockey, baseball and of course golf. I've been into fitness since age 14 and never before in my life have I encountered a sport which is as complex and counter intuitive as golf. My personal experience has been that the harder I try and the harder I swing, in other words, the more effort I put into the swing, the worse I play. On the other hand, if I hit the ball as though I don't care where it goes, I hit it well and straight. I first figured this out about 2 years ago while I was hitting into a net at a golf course before my round. It occurred to me that I really made good contact and miss-hit VERY few shots when I was in front of that net. But on the golf course I thin and chunk about 20% of the time. So I came to a place where there was and is a battle inside my head between 'letting go' and trying hard. It is a fascinating bit of human psychology and despite having the self discipline required to eat clean and train as often as I want to, I can't seem to master this, the art of swinging loose and carefree.
@CoachGurney
5 ай бұрын
Morning mate. Thank you for your comment. When you on the course are focusing on the process of hitting great shots or on your scorecard?
@canuck_gamer3359
5 ай бұрын
@@CoachGurney Great question! I play every hole as a par 5, with the understanding that 5 x 9 is 45 and that's an average score for me. (same applies for 18). Now that is in the back of my mind between shots but when I am standing over the ball, I am focusing only on making a good swing and being loose.
@CoachGurney
5 ай бұрын
@@canuck_gamer3359so before you go play do you have any process goals / objectives or just scoring goals… see where this is heading?
@canuck_gamer3359
5 ай бұрын
@@CoachGurney I tend to think of goals in practice, more of a process. Learning to swing the clubs more consistently etc. While I'm on the course I am trying to keep things simple and just adopt whatever I've been doing in practice. But yes, I take your point. Another issue is that it's hard to find good teachers here, what I require is someone who can think a little outside the box but thus far I have not found such a person.
@lyricalgenius23
Жыл бұрын
I used a triple track golf ball, with 3 lines for alignment, when I played the other day. I got behind the ball and picked out a specific target, lined up the ball, then lined up parallel to the lines on the ball. A few times when I got over the ball I felt like I was lined up waaaaay left and had to double check that it was indeed where I wanted to start the ball. It was! How many times have I lined up incorrectly, possibly because of the tee box or other factors? Then I would pick my swing apart and start a series of unfortunate events in place when the swing wasn’t even the problem. So many good nuggets in this book. Thank you.
@phreak761
Жыл бұрын
He says setup is 80% of the golf swing, when you already don't have a bad swing I think it's more like 95%!
@TC-dz1sd
Жыл бұрын
I am re-listening to this 7 years after the last time I did. I no longer pursue ball golf competitively but I have started playing disc golf and I want to be competitive. This book carries over in every way. It’s all mental. One thought per swing. Love putting. And stay out of your own way.
@Applesmauce
Жыл бұрын
My friend recommended this to me, he used to play a lot of bolf, but Ive only really played disc golf. This advice is so damn good. I've only played one round since listening to it, but I shot my best round at a local course and it just felt so simple. All of the stuff he says isn't even that crazy, its actually just crazy simple but so impactful. 100% translates exactly to disc golf.
@michaelshanker4760
Жыл бұрын
heretic!!
@elscruffomcscruffy8371
4 ай бұрын
'Hes got his bags packed and airplane tickets. Send him home' - Happy Gilmore Collegue
@MrDavewales
6 ай бұрын
Amazing thank you.
@frankcanzanella6753
3 ай бұрын
Where I play , we are sent right out to begin a round of golf. I say to the starter that I’m ready to lose my first ball. I don’t let Mark Twain’s expression bother me. The expression was, that golf is a ruined walk in nature.
@CastleHassall
10 ай бұрын
Dr Rotella i love your philosophy but i don't agree about the concept that both winners and losers are self made.. yes we can give ourselves more chance of winning by doing our process, but as Alex Ferguson often said, we can prepare and do all the right things but there's always an element of luck to winning or losing too, the bounce of the ball and the competitors performance, even world events, are all an aspect of those things we can't fully control, known as luck or fate but yes we CAN give ourselves our best chance by doing our process and trying our best in life etc best wishes to you from Rolland in Scotland
@Melonhead-dd2jd
5 ай бұрын
1:16:39
@SaberKanwar
5 ай бұрын
This was amazing 🎉
@dead2me810
9 ай бұрын
Using this advice to help me shoot pool
@rajp3667
Жыл бұрын
Incredible book, will definitely be listening to it a couple more times! The mental game is equally important to the mechanical game, but the beauty is that this portion actually teaches you to enjoy the game more and have positive experiences on the course regardless of the results. It truly frees your mind! Nicely done Doc!! 👏👏👏
@Chaz1724
7 ай бұрын
Fat Perez sent me here
@austinw8693
7 ай бұрын
Me too. Really could be the difference.
@kyledale3157
7 ай бұрын
Me too boys. Shot my best score on Saturday in Months. Pick a small target look at the ball and swing helped me so much
@Nicklebag
4 ай бұрын
Me too!
@hauts1
3 ай бұрын
11:40 Chapter 3
@hauts1
3 ай бұрын
45:07
@gnomekilla299
7 ай бұрын
Bro it's so crazy that so much of my game came from this book. I read this and putting out of your mind like 15-20 years ago. Listening to them now, I realize just how important they were to improving my game.
@johnlpphils3311
Жыл бұрын
Great advice, if only I could put this into practice on a course
@breakthroughdiscgolf3117
Жыл бұрын
1 thing at a time. You got this!
@hangingwithmatty9465
2 ай бұрын
Whos reading this?
@Spirit529
Жыл бұрын
Great advice that applies not only to golf, but all sports.
@Silenced_by_nazi_youtube
9 ай бұрын
Kinda applies to life as well.
@veers9752
Жыл бұрын
41:00
@Melonhead-dd2jd
Жыл бұрын
42:00
@lot2196
3 ай бұрын
Quitting golf was the best decision of my.
@cosmokramer2k326
5 ай бұрын
15:40
@cosmokramer2k326
5 ай бұрын
32:30
@cosmokramer2k326
5 ай бұрын
51:09
@Wakeupwoods
10 ай бұрын
52:35
@interestedbystander196
5 ай бұрын
Excellent! Only one gripe: he keeps referring to "the open", but in context of it being played on an American course. There is only one Open, and it is played in the UK. [Note: the one he's referring to is the US Open, a wonderful tournament in its own right. But call it the US Open, which is its proper name. "The Open" is "The Open Championship", and is played for the famous Claret Jug, and the right to be called the Champion Golfer of the Year.]
@jeffd5310
4 ай бұрын
Who cares
@interestedbystander196
4 ай бұрын
@@jeffd5310 What if I called you Martha from now on? After all, a name does not matter. Who cares?
@curtispyn3339
Жыл бұрын
Is this the full book?
@brogolfers123
Жыл бұрын
I believe so.
@jacksovaneu9053
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is. I bought it on audible. It's only about an hour and a half.
@TheCroarty
Жыл бұрын
Frued was waay off that we are victims of circumstance. He was weak.
@Jkm5780
Жыл бұрын
What a great audiobook. This information will definitely help me lower my scores. I do worry though that many players will use this information to turn a 3 1/2 hour round into a 5+ hour round.
@12345zeester
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@alecsiegrist6277
8 ай бұрын
It’s actually the opposite, typically when an amateur is frustrated and does the opposite of the book they take longer due to all the shitty shots they have, dropping mulligans, looking for their ball, etc.
@elscruffomcscruffy8371
4 ай бұрын
What is wrong with taking longer to play a round? I enjoy taking my time, focusing and actually enjoying, and appreciating, the beauty if the course. I want to enjoy the entire experience, not rush through it
@Joe-qn3ou
Жыл бұрын
What I heard is, "Just Swing. Now, the less you do, the more you do; Now, do less. No, no, you have to do more than that. Now do it. No, that's not it either. Ok, screw it, we'l figure it out when we get there."
@WorkingFromHomeToday452
Жыл бұрын
Classic movie!
@cryptoengineer9930
Жыл бұрын
Theres a lot of positive info here. Ultimately though your only as good as your golf swing. The greatest players had the most simplistic swing thoughts.
@tylerdoucet3248
Жыл бұрын
That’s true but there a lot of people who have great swings that are not able to effectively swing that good swings because of bad mental thoughts of doubt.
@thomastrain7311
Жыл бұрын
Your swing is only as good as your confidence in it. Trust , and frame of mind. So many times a good player will start off hot and be 3 or 4 under on the front nine, then start playing "not to mess up" , and end up giving all those birdies back.
@andrerobin1927
Жыл бұрын
I've been at this a long time , lots of guys can hit it , that's not terribly hard if ego is removed...you reach every par 4 or 5 in 3 shots 150 or less , reach every par 3 in 2 and 1 putt everything guess what you shoot? Learn how to putt , the best putter wins most days. Obviously shorter putts help but you should understand this is the area most people can easily improve with minimal effort
@leoalyssaarr1709
Жыл бұрын
53:53
@Silenced_by_nazi_youtube
Жыл бұрын
I started golf in 2019. From about 2019 through the end of 2020, I could swing freely. I was new but I could swing freely, I was able to hit the ball just fine. I wasn’t worried about a shank/duff/pull hook/hitting it fat/etc. I was scoring high 90s/low 100s. I was happy with my scores. Sometime in early 2021 I completely lost any ability to even hit the ball. Seriously…I could hit the ball at all. It was paralyzing and I wanted to quit. I kept practicing and couldn’t get it back at all. My scores were so bad (130+). In late 2021 I somehow found everything again. I was able to hit the ball again, everything felt right again for like 2-3 months….then somehow everything went downhill again I went back to not being able to hit the ball. It wasn’t as bad when I first lost it, I could still somewhat hit my irons, but my drivers/woood/hybrid was shot. I went through the episode again and ended up quitting for the later half of 2022. I ended up coming back to golf just last week. First round I scored 105, felt pretty good but still couldn’t drive or use my woods. My last round however, 116, nothing felt right again, shank city. 🤦🏾
@steviechampagne
Жыл бұрын
this is my second year golfing and my best score is 109. i built a golf net at home and am trying to put in a minimum of 100 swings per day. i feel more confident already and i hope to break 100 soon. you got this bro! you clearly have a great deal of natural talent already
@tholekyl
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to golf, buddy. 😅
@merocaine
Жыл бұрын
Go get a lesson from a professional who comes with a recommendation from someone they helped. One or two lessons will help a lot and save you many years of chasing your tail. A small investment that will pay dividends well into the future.
@FerrellKatz
5 ай бұрын
I started three years ago. On an executive course I was swinging freely and was plunking the greens. Only problem was I never putted on Bermuda greens and I was a consistent three-putt. Several days later I lost my confidence and couldn't launch the ball anymore so I decided to get lessons. The first helped, but the second lesson really messed me up! Then I sought out another instructor and I just couldn't hit the ball anymore. I went back to the drawing board by chipping and putting. The swing came back and I had my best round by only using 4 clubs...2 irons, wedge and my putter. These videos have helped me immensely. While I still have rough days...they don't matter. Being old and arthritic I am blessed just to be out there with my dog enjoying this game.
@Silenced_by_nazi_youtube
5 ай бұрын
@@FerrellKatz hell yea brother. I get that for sure. I took a few lessons and I hate to say it, I had to stop because different instructors were telling me different things and it messed me up even more so I definitely feel you there. People have unconventional ways of getting their swing back and I’m all for it.
@thomasforeman2162
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@darrennewton7319
Жыл бұрын
The Ball becomes a little toy for the seals, on the sixteenth lol. Think strategically 🏌🏾♂️🏌🏾♂️
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