{"product_id":"9780385504461","title":"Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game","description":"\u003cb\u003eA highly original and groundbreaking book from a noted PGA coach and Buddhist instructor \u003cb\u003e• \u003c\/b\u003e“The lessons in \u003ci\u003eZen Golf\u003c\/i\u003e make the mental game seem so simple. Dr. Parent has given me very effective methods for working with thoughts and emotions, and for taking the negatives out of the picture.” —Vijay Singh, Masters and PGA Champion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy combining classic insights and stories from Zen tradition, \u003ci\u003eZen Golf\u003c\/i\u003e helps eliminate the mental distractions that routinely cause poor shots and loss of concentration, allowing golfers to feel in “the zone” that professionals have learned to master. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The best players know that golf is a game of confidence, and most important, concentration–the ability to focus and block out distraction. The goal of achieving clear thought is also at the heart of Buddhist teachings. PGA coach and Buddhist instructor Dr. Joseph Parent draws on this natural connection and teaches golfers how to clear their minds, achieve ultimate focus, and play in the moment for each shot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eZen Golf\u003c\/i\u003e presents a simple system for building “mental game mastery.” Dr Parent’s unique PAR Approach (focusing on Preparation, Action, and Response to Results) guides golfers with specific techniques for each aspect of their games. In chapters such as “How to Get From the Practice Tee to the First Tee”, “You Produce What You Fear”, and “How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf”, the author shares a personal teaching regimen that has helped improve the games of professionals and amateurs alike. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Clear, concise, and enlightening, \u003ci\u003eZen Golf\u003c\/i\u003e shows golfers how to prepare for, execute, and equally important, respond the results of any golf shot. A different approach to golf instruction, this book shapes ancient philosophies into new teachings.","brand":"Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42370088992829,"sku":"9780385504461","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9780385504461_p0.jpg?v=1771588611","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9780385504461","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}