'The pro tour's hottest coach' (Golf Digest) distills the lessons of a private strategy session into an indispensable 'soft skills' companion. Credited with transforming the short games of world-class golfers like Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Annika Sorenstam, and Yani Tseng, Dave Stockton is one of the most sought-after coaches in golf. Yet Stockton's natural abilities are more like the average player's than those of most tour superstars. Not particularly long off the tee and average in terms of ballstriking, Stockton has won multiple major championships through a willingness to set his ego aside and analyze his game objectively - precisely what make him so effective as an instructor. The hallmark of Stockton's coaching is the idea that 'trying doesn't work.' He shows students how to get out of their own way and let their subconscious take over. In Own Your Game, Stockton recreates the experience of riding eighteen holes with him at one of his highly sought-after corporate outings. He explains how any player can learn to use his or her mind effectively - both in the microcosm of the shot at hand and in plotting a way through a round and gives players the tools and the freedom to play better with the swing they currently have. 'Dave is a creative thinker, and he sees things others don't. He has his finger on the pulse of what it takes to play at the highest level.' Paul Azinger, major-championship winner and 2008 Ryder Cup captain 'While studying professional golfers in the early 1980s, my mentor, Dr. Richard Lister, told me to look to Dave Stockton as an example of a player who is superb at getting the last drop out of the lemon. What he meant was, Dave has been the best at using his mental skills to get the very most from his physical skills. Having had the honor of working with Dave and more than three hundred other professional golfers since, I can confirm Dave's gift and passion for not only getting the very most from his own golfing skills but also from those of any golfer who aspires to do the same.' Dr. Deborah Graham, sport psychologist and author of The 8 Traits of Champion Golfers 'Dave Stockton can help you simplify your approach, clear your mind, and make better decisions on the golf course. He's helped me become a better player, and I know he'll do the same for you.' Rory Mcllroy, two-time major-championship winner 'To play your best at the most important times, you need to be comfortable. Dave shows you how to play confident and free. It's alot of fun!' Suzann Petttersen, two-time LPGA major-championship winner 'Dave has proven methods that helped him achieve success on the course as one of the all-time great putters. His insight and positive mind-set helped me tremendously, and I would recommend him to anyone looking to improve.' Annika Sörenstam, LPGA Hall-of-Famer and eight-time Player of the Year
About the Author :
Dave Stockton is a veteran golf champion and a renowned putting and short-game instructor. He is the author of Unconscious Putting, Unconscious Scoring, and Dave Stockton s Putt to Win. He lives in Redlands, California.
Matthew Rudy is a senior writer at Golf Digest and coauthor of sixteen golf instruction books, including several by Dave Stockton and Stan Utley. He lives in Bridgeport, Connecticut."
Review :
The'it' instructor on the subject of putting." The Wall Street Journal
One of the best putters to ever golf"
USA Today
The putting doctor of the modern game.
NBC Sports
Dave made putting simple for me again. After a coupled of days with [him], it didn t take long to start seeing more putts go in. I m grateful for Dave s help, and I m sure you ll enjoy putting a lot more after you hear what he has to say."
Phil Mickelson
Without Dave, I don t know if I could have gone on this run, winning the US Open and reaching the top of the World Rankings.
Rory McIlroy
"
The'it' instructor on the subject of putting."" The Wall Street Journal "
One of the best putters to ever golf"
" USA Today "
The putting doctor of the modern game.
NBC Sports
Dave made putting simple for me again. After a coupled of days with [him], it didn t take long to start seeing more putts go in. I m grateful for Dave s help, and I m sure you ll enjoy putting a lot more after you hear what he has to say."
Phil Mickelson
Without Dave, I don t know if I could have gone on this run, winning the US Open and reaching the top of the World Rankings.
Rory McIlroy
"
"The 'it' instructor on the subject of putting.""-- The Wall Street Journal "
"One of the best putters to ever golf"
"-- USA Today "
"The putting doctor of the modern game."
-- NBC Sports
"Dave made putting simple for me again. After a coupled of days with [him], it didn't take long to start seeing more putts go in. I'm grateful for Dave's help, and I'm sure you'll enjoy putting a lot more after you hear what he has to say."
-- Phil Mickelson
"Without Dave, I don't know if I could have gone on this run, winning the US Open and reaching the top of the World Rankings."
--Rory McIlroy
"The 'it' instructor on the subject of putting.""-- The Wall Street Journal " "One of the best putters to ever golf"
"-- USA Today "
"The putting doctor of the modern game."
-- NBC Sports
"Dave made putting simple for me again. After a coupled of days with [him], it didn't take long to start seeing more putts go in. I'm grateful for Dave's help, and I'm sure you'll enjoy putting a lot more after you hear what he has to say."
-- Phil Mickelson
"Without Dave, I don't know if I could have gone on this run, winning the US Open and reaching the top of the World Rankings."
--Rory McIlroy
