Author:Vivien Saunders
Golf is a cruel game and more terrifying than most. The technique of the swing is essentially simple to learn, but the game itself is absurdly difficult to play well. Even a world-class player can be brought to his knees by a sudden inexplicable and devastating loss of form, and the amateur often suffers in-built fears of failure which impede progress in shot-making and scoring. Mastery of the art of playing golf well undoubtedly rests upon mastery of the art of playing poorly, says Vivien Saunders. Only by learning to accept imperfection and to play without fear can one perfect both the swing and the art of scoring. In her immensely perceptive book, Vivien explains how to forget your fears, build up your confidence and improve your golfing performance. 'The Golfing Mind' is not a book on physical technique. Beginners and longer-handicap players are given an insight into the whole learning process, combined with an explanation of the main conceptual problems in the mechanics of the game, while aspiring champions are set on the road to a real understanding of the mental game and hence to optimum performance.
Brilliant, magical, unmissable
—— Daily MailWho needs politicians agonising about national and regional identities? Clare Balding has effortlessly encapsulated all we love best about Britain
—— TelegraphClare Balding would be the ideal surrogate sister or auntie. The joy of this book is Balding's sheer rapture for life, movement and never shutting up about it
—— The TimesBalding has won over the literary world with her two volumes of autobiography
—— Evening StandardEven the most reluctant of walkers will be tempted to don wellies after reading Clare's wonderful descriptions... effortless charm
—— ExpressNot only does [Lowe] own a particularly neat turn of phrase but knows the strategic points at which to use it. There is not one chapter that does not pass by without causing you to smile out loud. A cleverly constructed and well-written tale...
—— The Washing Machine PostHoly shit! That’s longer than a Grand Tour. And is that Hannibal as in Hannibal Lecter? It’s gonna be a bloody massacre . . .
—— Greg LeMondLowe not only regularly pokes fun at the entire undertaking but ... he knows how to construct a coherent, amusing and, most importantly, inclusive narrative. There’s also a neat element of travelogue here too, as Lowe eats his way through a succession of delightful meals in picturesque settings across Spain, France and Italy. Lowe’s amiable approach makes it seem like it would be the most natural and exciting thing to do in the world. Finish Climbs And Punishment and you’ll immediately want to get on the bike, which is, in the end, the highest praise indeed.
—— Ben EastRoger Deakin is the perfect companion for invigorating armchair swim. Engaging, thoughtful and candid, he also has a wonderful eye
—— Peter Marren , Telegraph WeekendA brilliant and compelling view of Britain from a few inches above its neglected waterways
—— Simon Usborne , The IndependentOne of the more entertaining football tomes to be published in recent times.
—— Barry Glendenning , GuardianA funny and poignant tale for anyone who's ever dreamt of quitting their day job to embark on an adventure
—— Jude Brosnan , Wanderlust Travel MagazineA salient overview of the past quarter-century
—— Times Literary SupplementThe deserving winner of this year's William Hill Sports Book of the Year award
—— Chris Maume , IndependentThis is a breakthrough book by one of the leading young lights of Australian writing
—— Cath Turner , NudgeDespite it being an almost impossible subject to write about, Krien has produced a brilliant, disarming, thought-provoking book
—— Malachy Clerkin , Irish TimesA thought-provoking book that every aspiring male footballer should be made to read…as part of their apprenticeship
—— Susan Egelstaff , HeraldA worthy, if unexpected, winner
—— Simon Redfern , Independent On SundayA depressing but essential read
—— Sharon Wheeler , Times Higher Educationan intelligent and unsettling exploration of how sport’s macho culture and exclusion of women enable abuse
—— David Evans, Four Stars , Independent on Sunday
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