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Putting Out Of Your Mind [Kindle Edition]

Dr. Bob Rotella
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Bestselling author Bob Rotella, the guru-cum-sports psychologist of choice among the world's top golfers, lines up a perfect double entendre with Putting Out of Your Mind. To putt out of your mind--to master this crucial part of the game--you've got to get putting out of your mind--to make it so second nature that you're not actually thinking and stressing once you're standing over the ball.

As Brad Faxon, a Rotella devotee and one of the best putters on the PGA Tour, emphasizes in his introduction, "The secret of great putting is not in the stroke. It's in the mind. When you putt, your state of mind is more important than your mechanics." Once you can imagine yourself sinking a putt, you've exponentially improved your possibilities of actually knocking it in. It's an important lesson, and he learned it from Rotella.

Rotella demystifies the mechanics, accenting instead the importance of a pre-shot routine to help you more effectively visualise your putts and serve as a security blanket when you're facing a breaking downhill five-footer with the match on the line. Most important, Rotella preaches the idea that putting is actually fun for good putters. It's the part of the game they relish most. You'll no doubt find yourself relishing it, too. --Jeff Silverman

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Bestselling author Bob Rotella, the guru-cum-sports psychologist of choice among the world's top golfers, lines up a perfect double entendre with Putting Out of Your Mind. To putt out of your mind--to master this crucial part of the game--you've got to get putting out of your mind--to make it so second nature that you're not actually thinking and stressing once you're standing over the ball.

As Brad Faxon, a Rotella devotee and one of the best putters on the PGA Tour, emphasizes in his introduction, "The secret of great putting is not in the stroke. It's in the mind. When you putt, your state of mind is more important than your mechanics." Once you can imagine yourself sinking a putt, you've exponentially improved your possibilities of actually knocking it in. It's an important lesson, and he learned it from Rotella.

Rotella demystifies the mechanics, accenting instead the importance of a pre-shot routine to help you more effectively visualise your putts and serve as a security blanket when you're facing a breaking downhill five-footer with the match on the line. Most important, Rotella preaches the idea that putting is actually fun for good putters. It's the part of the game they relish most. You'll no doubt find yourself relishing it, too. --Jeff Silverman


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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 250 KB
  • Print Length: 200 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0743212134
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK (26 Dec 2008)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002RI9NW4
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #41,822 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Read this Book <Just Kidding!!> 8 Aug 2001
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I say "Don't Read This Book" because I'd really like to keep it as my own "secret weapon". It's very selfish and I won't be blabbing about it to my friends. But...

... if you want to watch your scores go down, *buy* this book. Right Now.

Applying Bob Rotella's psychology to your putting will help your entire game. I find that I don't worry about my drive or my approach shots anymore - they take care of themselves. I now actually look forward to getting to the green. I just can't wait to go putting!! I've played a few rounds lately where my partners have stared open mouthed as I drain putt after putt....

It's a good feeling to stand over every putt and think "This is going in" before you've even hit the ball.

Bob Rotella, if you read this, *YOU* are the man. Respect.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Getting the sense back 12 Feb 2006
Format:Paperback
I used to think of myself as a good putter. Good touch and feel around the green, and even in a golf lesson the pro told me more regarding why a good putt may not always go in, rather than attempt to challenge my technique.
Then that classic day in a pairs competition, where I had missed one short putt, my partner started going on about my putt, and started me thinking. For weeks it was all down hill form there. I was unconfident with a 12" putt let alone 4 feet. At least the 4 feet putt you are expected to miss now and again.
This book has put the sense back into putting. To trust my putt however unorthodox, and to get into a routine that overcomes those little jitters. Early days yet, but the mind is right.
My only criticism may be that he is American, and examples of similar sports are of course Basketball, Baseball etc, but even through that it is easy to see his point. A nice easy read also, so even if you only take one point away afterwards, well worth the read.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars My putting bible 4 Sep 2006
Format:Paperback
If you are an amateur and like me, you can't (couldn't putt!) this is the book for you. Sure if you don't ever have to go to work, are a millionaire so you can afford all his stupid gadgets and have the patience to read 400 pages of repetative scientific wittering please go with Dave Pelz's Putting Bible. If you are a twice a week amateur who has a life outside of putting and doesn't want to be sent into an eternal sleep from reading a book, then this is the book you want. Rotella keeps it simple. He's worked with the best and thus his method is proven. There is no scientific rubbish or stroke mechanics, just plain simple common sense for the average golfer. Although i'm sure the likes of Sergio Garcia (Who can't seem to putt anymore) would find this sort of help a site more useful than Pelz's warbling garbage...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars putting out of your mind
husband is very pleased with purchase speedy delivery and in perfect condition and much cheaper and more convenient than going to the city book store
Published 2 months ago by may milton
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Have most of his books now and a very easy read and certainly improves the golf and in particularly the mind set. Speedy delivery many thanks
Published 2 months ago by F A COLLINS
5.0 out of 5 stars Putting advice for Yippers!!
If you struggle with the putter, then this book is a must read. Bob Rotella teaches if you keep telling yourself and everyone else that your are a bad putter, then you will always... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Davy L
1.0 out of 5 stars Dont bother
Total waffle, nothing concrete typical American style no substance....I guarantee it will make no difference to your game...go and buy another book
Published 5 months ago by D M
4.0 out of 5 stars If you like to analyse this is for you!
A book full of annecdotes makes for easy reading. But the pschycology of the game should not be underestimated. This book will make a difference to your game, it did mine.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. V. J. Bacon
4.0 out of 5 stars Good "bible" for the most important part of anyone's golf game!
I have other books by Bob Rotella and they generally follow a pattern. That's not to say the books are no good as the central message is spot on. Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Billot
5.0 out of 5 stars Rotella
Provided you are open-minded and are prepared to try something different you can't fail to be a better golfer once you have read these books.
Published 12 months ago by Rodders
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy listening- Great advice
Excellent and simple advice as always. Better than having the book as it is great to listen to it lots of times especially when driving. Has helped to improve my putting already!
Published 15 months ago by jujo13
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books to help your putting
A very useful tool to help your putting. Clear ideas and well presented. All in all a good buy to help you improve.
Published 19 months ago by M Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars What a difference
Picked up the book took the thoughts and ideas in it and have been putting like a god for a month now
Published 23 months ago by chappers 66
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Try this bit of mental practice. Spend fifteen minutes each night thinking of nothing but making putts. Relive putts you’ve made and savor the sight and the feeling again. Think about putts you might have in your next round of golf. See them going in the hole. &quote;
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The smaller the target you have, the better your brain and body can function in trying to get the ball there. On short putts, you should pick out the smallest target you can focus on. It might be a blade of grass or a discoloration on the edge of the hole. It might be a scuff mark on the white liner inside the hole. &quote;
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They’re gone. Instead, pick the best three putts you made in that round. Think about them. The next morning, when you wake up, remember them. Relive them. &quote;
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