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The Core Elements of Golf Series



 
 
 

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This read like a meditation. I could feel the soil under my feet with every word.

The way you connect Earth to the quiet rituals of the swing—the stance, the breath, the grip—reminds me that golf is not just motion, but meaning. That every shot is a seed, and we choose what we plant with our presence.

“Receive the moment like the hand in the tarot receives the coin”—that line made me exhale. It’s not about rushing the harvest, but honoring the root.

Thank you for grounding the game in something deeper. This isn’t just about golf—it’s about how we choose to arrive. 🌾

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Resource & Reference List

The following texts and tools serve as foundational resources in our exploration of golf as both a technical craft and a reflective practice. These works provide insights into the physical mechanics of the game, the psychological demands of competition, and the deeper symbolic dimensions of personal development through play.

  • PGA Level 1 Manuals
    Core instructional materials from the PGA of America offering comprehensive coverage of golf swing mechanics, teaching and coaching methodologies, facility operations, and player development principles.

  • The Science of Golf by Will Haskett
    A modern look into how data analytics, biomechanics, and sports science intersect to enhance golf performance, bridging the gap between tradition and innovation.

  • Every Shot Counts by Mark Broadie
    A transformative work introducing the “Strokes Gained” metric, this book redefines how players and coaches assess performance using statistical insights from professional play.

  • Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob Rotella
    A foundational guide to the mental game, emphasizing confidence, focus, and emotional resilience for golfers at all levels.

  • Putting Out of Your Mind by Dr. Bob Rotella with Bob Cullen
    A deep dive into the mental strategies and visualizations that contribute to putting success, written by one of the game’s most trusted performance psychologists.

  • Golf’s Holy War by Brett Cyrgalis
    A compelling narrative that traces the ideological battle between golf traditionalists and modernists, examining the tension between feel and analytics in contemporary instruction.

  • Sandplay Therapy
    Referenced for its use in psychological and symbolic exploration, Sandplay Therapy provides a model for interpreting unconscious patterns and inner narratives—tools that can deepen reflective learning in golf coaching environments.

  • The Golfing Machine (Edition 7.2) by Homer Kelley
    A highly technical manual that dissects the golf swing into its component parts, offering a systematic and engineering-based approach to swing theory and application.

  • Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf by Ben Hogan
    A timeless classic detailing the essential elements of a powerful and repeatable golf swing, grounded in clarity, repetition, and elegance of form.

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