Pressure Golf: Overcoming Choking and Frustration

by Michael Clarkson

In Pressure Golf, sports journalist Michael Clarkson takes a detailed look at "choking," the fear and anxiety that can overtake hackers and scratch players, young and old golfers alike. He explores the many physical and psychological phenomena that can compromise golfing performance, tells how to keep pressure at optimal levels without succumbing to it, and offers a variety of strategies to improve both players' scores and their enjoyment of the game. Topics include "Looking for Flow," "Harnessing Nervousness," and "Developing Golf Spirituality."

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 5, 2004