Bob Rotella
American sports psychologist and author, best known for books on golf psychology and mental coaching for golfers.
Books
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1. Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot
A concise guide to the mental side of golf that teaches how to build confidence, establish simple pre-shot routines, trust your swing, and use visualization and positive self-talk to perform under pressure; it emphasizes focusing on controllable processes rather than outcomes, developing a calm, present-minded approach, and applying practical drills and mindset shifts to turn each shot into the best one possible.
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2. Golfer's Mind
A practical, concise guide to the mental side of golf that teaches players how to build confidence, stay present, and manage pressure through simple routines, visualization, and attention control; it emphasizes trusting your swing, letting go of mistakes, focusing on process rather than score, and using specific mental exercises to develop consistency, resilience, and a freer, more effective game.
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3. Your 15th Club
A concise guide to the mental side of golf that treats psychological skills as the game’s invisible “extra club,” offering practical techniques to build confidence, sharpen focus, and perform under pressure; it emphasizes simple pre-shot routines, positive self-talk, visualization and trust in one’s instincts, and shows how letting go of overthinking and embracing a present-focused mindset leads to more consistent play, with exercises and anecdotes to help players apply the ideas on the course.
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4. The Unstoppable Golfer
A practical, psychology-focused guide that teaches golfers how to build consistent confidence and perform their best under pressure by mastering mental routines, visualization, focus, positive self-talk, and acceptance of mistakes; the book blends clear explanations, practical drills, and on-course strategies to help players replace doubt with trust, concentrate on process instead of outcome, and make peak performance repeatable.
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5. Golf Is A Game Of Confidence
A practical guide to the mental side of golf that shows players how to build and sustain confidence by replacing doubt with simple routines, positive self-talk, visualization and trust in their swing; it stresses staying present, committing to each shot, managing pressure through relaxation and clear pre-shot habits, and offers concrete drills and anecdotes to help golfers develop consistent, composed performance and enjoy the game more.
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6. Putting Out Of Your Mind
A concise guide to the mental side of putting that argues success comes from relaxation, trust, and letting go of conscious control and fear of failure; it explains simple mindset shifts and routines that encourage focusing on feel and the process rather than outcomes so golfers can play more freely and perform more consistently under pressure.
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7. Golf Is Not A Game Of Perfect
The Mental Management of Golf
A practical guide to the mental side of golf that teaches players how to build confidence, stay relaxed, and focus on process rather than perfection; it emphasizes visualization, positive self-talk, effective routines, and committing to each shot while letting results go. By offering simple, repeatable techniques and mindset shifts, the book shows how to reduce anxiety, manage pressure, and make better decisions on the course so skill can be expressed consistently. Grounded in sports psychology, it aims to help golfers of all levels enjoy the game and perform closer to their potential through mental preparation and trust in their abilities.
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