Zen Golf is the best book at connecting the mind and golf together. Dr. Parent has given me very effective methods for working with thoughts and emotions, and for taking the negatives out of the picture." – Vijay Singh, Masters and PGA Champion "In the ever-growing body of golf wisdom books, this is a good one. I warmly recommend it." – Michael Murphy, author of Golf In The Kingdom "Soothing and enlightening, Zen Golf exposes us to the storm-tossed waters of the golfer's psyche, but in short order, Dr. Parent has us bobbing easily amidst the waves." – Guy Yocom, Senior Writer for Golf Digest "There's no other book like this one. If you want to know what has gotten in the way of playing better and what you can do about it, look no further." – Mike "Radar" Reid, PGA Tour Winner "Doc's unique teaching methods helped me to concentrate and to go from the range to the first tee in a way that gets my round off to a much better start." – Willie Wood, PGA Tour Winner "Excellent – this goes right to the heart of what you need to know to master the mental game." – Dave LiCalsi, Senior Instructor, Dave Pelz Scoring Game School "Here is a roadmap to inner confidence, self-awareness, and the feel of a purely struck golf shot. This approach to learning and life is a wonderful and powerful expression of the future for golf instruction." – Fred Shoemaker, Author of Extraordinary Golf The best players know that great golf comes from confidence and concentration-the ability to stay in the present and block out distraction. Achieving a clear mind is also at the heart of Buddhist philosophy and practice. In his highly original and groundbreak-ing book, Dr. Joseph Parent, both a noted PGA Tour coach and o respected Buddhist teacher, draws on this natural connection to teach golfers how to play with more consistency and less frustration, and how to lower their scores. Zen Golf provides the keys to mastering the mental game. Dr. Parent guides golfers with simple yet powerful techniques to prepare for, execute, and, equally important, respond to the results of any golf shot. In chapters such as "How to Get from the Practice Tee to the First Tee," "You Produce What You Fear," and "How to Enjoy a Bad Round of Golf," the author shares a personal teaching regimen that has helped improve the games of professionals and amateurs alike. By applying classic insights and stories from the Buddhist tradition to the challenges of golf, Zen Golf shows how to make one's mind an ally instead of an enemy: how to stay calm, clear the interference that leads to poor shots, and eliminate bad habits and mental mistakes. Clear, concise, and enlightening, this book introduces a unique perspective combining modern psychology, Buddhist wisdom, and professional golf instruction. Zen Golf shapes ancient philosophies into new teachings, leading golfers to the effortless focus and unconditional confidence of being in "the zone." Dr. Joseph Parent is a noted PGA Tour instructor, whose performance-enhancement program, "Mental Game Mastery" for Golf, Business, and Life," was featured on CNN Headline News. He has a Ph.D. in psychology, and has taught Buddhist philosophy and stress-reduction methods for over twenty-five years. Dr. Parent travels widely as a professional speaker and conducts golf schools and corporate programs at Rancho San Marcos Golf Course in Santa Barbara, California. He is most gratified when a participant says, "This has to do with a lot more than golf, doesn't it?"

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