First published 1981
Tim Gallwey approached golf from an unusual angle when he wrote this instructional guide. He knew almost nothing about swing mechanics, yet he recognized something crucial that technical experts missed. The best golf techniques fall apart when mental pressure builds on the course. Gallwey identified the golfer's mind as the primary obstacle to good play. His core insight centers on how excessive thinking interferes with natural ability. The book teaches what Gallwey terms "Inner Game" principles including trust, concentration, visualization, feel, and relaxation. He fills the pages with awareness exercises designed to quiet mental interference. Gallwey arrived at these conclusions years before sports psychology became standard practice. His collection of anecdotes and practical encouragement guides golfers toward better performance through mental training rather than technical adjustment.
Genres: psychology, self-help, sports, non-fiction
Vibes: instructional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: expert-advice, self-improvement
Hardcover · Random House Inc