Putting Out of Your Mind by Bob Rotella Summary
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Master the mental game that separates golf legends from amateurs. Dr. Rotella's revolutionary approach - trusted by Rory McIlroy and elite pros - proves great putters aren't born, they're made. What confidence secret transformed Davis Love III's game that mechanics alone couldn't fix?
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The Mental Game Behind Every Successful Putt
Imagine watching a pro golfer drain a 30-foot putt with apparent ease, then struggling yourself with a simple three-footer. This contrast reveals the true essence of putting - it's not about perfect mechanics but about mental clarity. Tiger Woods considered this book his favorite mental game resource during his prime years, and for good reason. The counterintuitive truth is that the best putters aren't those with flawless technique but those who can quiet their minds and trust their natural abilities. In a sport where roughly 40% of all strokes occur on the green, mastering the mental approach offers the fastest path to dramatically lower scores without changing your swing. As Jack Nicklaus famously said, "Putting is 90% mental - the other 10% is mental too." The difference between struggling and excellence on the greens lies not in your hands but in your head.
The Paradox: Surrender Control to Gain Mastery
The Myth of Perfect Mechanics and Champion's Mindset
The Power of Routine: Your Anchor in Pressure
Putt to Make It: The Only Mindset That Works
Embracing Pressure and Finding Your Heart
The Commitment to Excellence
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