Synopses & Reviews
Two legendary coaches give golfers a powerful new approach to the game... and to life.
As coaches to some of golf’s top players, Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott have designed and refined a revolutionary way of teaching the game, with phenomenal results. They don’t believe in prescribing the same stance, grip, and swing to everyone, followed by hours of purposeless drilling. They don’t even believe in beginning with physical technique. Their success has proven to them that a great game begins with a great vision.
Unlike any other golf book, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose offers cutting-edge techniques for integrating the physical, technical, mental, emotional, and social parts of a player’s game. The book’s revolutionary pre-shot routine will improve your focus, leading to a golf swing that is not only successful but can be repeated under extreme pressure. Emphasizing the individual golfer rather than a rigid set of mechanics, their VISION54 method takes the frustration out of the game. Why 54? Because they believe it’s possible to shoot a 54 (making a birdie on every hole of a par-72 course) if you have the right mind-set and well-honed intuitive power.
An engaging read for the beginner or the seasoned golfer, Every Shot Must Have a Purpose is inspiration for life, not just the links.
Review
"I have been impressed by Pia ever since I saw her in action in the late 1980’s, first as a player and then as my coach. Pia is open-minded and intelligent and possesses the desire to constantly help others develop... I have been inspired to follow her beliefs and life philosophy."
—Annika Sorenstam, LPGA
About the Author
Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott cofounded VISION54/Coaching for the Future, Inc. Their golf school, Golf54, in Phoenix, AZ was recently named Golf magazine's #1 in the nation. In addition to serving as Annika Sorenstam's coach and coaching the Swedish national golf team, Nilsson has spoken at numerous conferences worldwide. Marriott has been named one of Golf Digest's 50 Greatest Teachers and one of Golf Magazine's 100 Top Teachers, coaching major figures such as Grace Park and Ken Kellaney.
Award-winning sportswriter Ron Sirak is executive editor of Golf World and a senior writer at Golf Digest.
Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott cofounded VISION54/Coaching for the Future, Inc. Their golf school, Golf54, in Phoenix, AZ was recently named Golf magazine's #1 in the nation. In addition to serving as Annika Sorenstam's coach and coaching the Swedish national golf team, Nilsson has spoken at numerous conferences worldwide. Marriott has been named one of Golf Digest's 50 Greatest Teachers and one of Golf Magazine's 100 Top Teachers, coaching major figures such as Grace Park and Ken Kellaney.
Award-winning sportswriter Ron Sirak is executive editor of Golf World and a senior writer at Golf Digest.
Table of Contents
Contents Acknowledgments xi
Foreword: By Annika Sorenstam xv
INTRODUCTION
Imagine the Impossible; Then Figure Out How to Make It Happen
By Ron Sirak xix
Chapter I
Forget What You Know, Learn What You Know 1
Chapter II
Change Your Brain to Change Your Game 13
Chapter III
Think Inside the Box 22
Chapter IV
Think Small, Play Big 33
Chapter V
The Most Important Shot in Golf Is This One 45
Chapter VI
You Are More Consistent Than You Think 53
Chapter VII
Anger Makes Us Stupid 61
Chapter VIII
Donít Play the Blame Game 72
Chapter IX
Let the Target Be Your Guide 81
Chapter X
Make Practice Real: Practice with a Purpose 88
Chapter XI
Play with a Purpose: Donít Try a Shot You Canít Handle 99
Chapter XII
Send Your Mind on Vacation 107
Chapter XIII
See the Putt from Behind the Ball, Then Trust What You See 115
Chapter XIV
Golf Is About Getting the Ball in the Hole 123
Chapter XV
HEARTGOLF: It All Adds Up to Better Golf 128
Chapter XVI
Make Pressure Your Friend 140
Chapter XVII
Itís All About the Person First 151
Chapter XVIII
Have a Swing That Suits You 162
Chapter XIX
The 54-Shot Challenge 170
Chapter XX
The 30-Ball Practice Drill 180
Chapter XXI
GoodñBetterñHow? 186
Chapter XXII
Vision54: Make It the Way You See the Game 193
Recommended Reading 199
GOLF54 Programs 200