by Jon Winokur
First published 2002
Golf demands perfection yet delivers frustration. Even the greatest players never fully conquer this fickle game. Jon Winokur offers a different path to victory in this practical manual. Instead of perfecting your swing, master your opponents through cunning gamesmanship. Winokur presents battle-tested psychological techniques that give you the upper hand on any course. Learn subtle mental warfare tactics and perfectly timed distractions like the strategically muffled sneeze. The author fills his guide with sharp wit, insider tips, memorable quotes from golf legends, and revealing anecdotes from the sport's history. This illustrated handbook proves you can win consistently even when your game falls short. Winokur shows that outsmarting beats outplaying every time.
Genres: psychology, humor, sports, how-to
Vibes: instructional, thought-provoking, witty
Tropes: outsmarting, underdog
224 pages · Paperback · Pavilion Books