[Burner]

I agree with Mathew with the exception that the good books on the mental aspects of golf come to the conclusions Mathew alludes to. However there are a lot of books that are faulty in their concepts. I read somewhere that Jack Nicklaus said he played every shot whether in a tournament or in practice as if it were a key shot in a major tournament.. IMO Jack had the best mental approach ever and there is a lesson in what he advises . Developing sameness in mental attitude and habits regardless of the circumstances is what makes a mentally tough player IMO. I tend to stay away from books that deal with the mental aspects of golf because I have not been impressed with them. However some posts on this thread influenced me to purchase "Every shot must have a purpose" which I have to collect from the Post Office.

John,

I recently got this book and it is one of the better mental approach offerings.

Some very sound stuff in it; which we already know deep down yet need constant reminding of.