The Golfing Brain

Emotions, Luck, and the Myth of Momentum

by James H. Grubbs

 

Book Details

In Emotions, Luck, and the Myth of Momentum, the second volume in his The Golfing Brain series, psychiatrist and golfer James H. Grubbs once again draws from the latest brain science to offer new insights on what works (and what doesn’t work) in the quest for successful golf.

If it's common knowledge that our unconscious mind "runs the show," asks the author, why would a golfer use conscious techniques to overcome unconscious obstacles to good golf? He explains why techniques such as previsualizing good shots, “faking it till you make it,” or trying to suppress fear and anxiety can undermine performance in golf rather than promote it. This book also explores:

• confidence versus certainty
• the influence of luck
• the interplay of emotions during competition
• the myth of momentum in golf

 

About the Author

James H. Grubbs

James H. Grubbs is a child psychiatrist based in Austin, Texas. A competitive golfer, he has spent more than twenty-five years helping other golfers—amateur and professional, young and old—decrease their scores and increase their enjoyment of the game.

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