Join David Cook--world-renowned sports and performance psychologist, speaker, and bestselling author--as he teaches you that in golf and in life, it's time to get out of your own way and let your true self shine.
Based on thousands of athletes Cook has counseled and great mentors and teachers from whom he has learned, Golf's Sacred Journey is told through the lives of two characters--a rancher with a passion for teaching truth and a young golf professional at the end of his rope.
In Golf's Sacred Journey, Cook has compressed his decades of peak performance coaching into a story that will give you the tools you need to:
Come alongside Cook as he shows you that in life and on the golf course, we must be willing to coach and be coached--because doing only one will leave us feeling empty.
Praise for Golf's Sacred Journey:
"Dave teaches what I have learned from experience--that trophies do fade and tarnish, but that relationships with God and other people are where we find true meaning and significance in our lives. I know you'll love this book as much as I did. It will give you more enjoyment, confidence, and hope on your journey around the links, and for your journey to eternity."
--Scott Simpson, US Open Champion 1987
"If you read this book, I can assure you that you will finish it a different person than when you started. Find what you do well and perfect it. And most of all, do it with character. Dr. David Cook is a man of character. I have learned from him. You will too."
--Tom Lehman, British Open Champion 1996, US Ryder Cup Captain 2006
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"I actually have this book on CD and I would listen to it in my truck. This book is about a struggling young professional golfer who breaks down in Utopia, TX. The one man in town who helps him out has a past very similar to his and shows him how to get what has been lost back before he gives up on it all. This book was also made into a movie that was just a fair perspective on this novel. I think I will put this one back in the truck to start again."
— Ben (5 out of 5 stars)
" Saw the movie first, actually like the movie better which is unusual. If you haven't read The Traveler's Gift, read that instead. "
— Bruce, 2/9/2014" This book has so much wisdom in it. Look past that he is there to improve his golf game, because it is so much more. It is about seeing, feeling and trusting what God has tasked for you to do. It is about not letting your emotions getting the better of you. And it is about burrying the lies you have held inside so long. This isn't just Golf's Sacred Journey, but a personal journey that is worth the ride. "
— Blake, 1/26/2014" This book is so great! If you aren't a golfer it probably won't have much meaning, but if you are then this book is so touching and meaningful. It changed the way I play and the way I think on the golf course. It made me realize how much I have to learn about honoring God, not only on the golf course, but in life. You should read it even if you don't play golf! :) :) :) :) :) "
— Michael, 1/20/2014" Interesting and a quick read. I wish it had ended on day six, instead of day seven,followed by a triumphant win. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. "
— George, 1/18/2014" This book is not only about golf but also about him finding his meaning in life and his spirituality. He does lots of tasks with a golf coach in Utopia and learns the game of golf for what it is truly about. "
— Reece, 1/18/2014" Cook manages to connect golf to religion, and it actually works. Very quick read. "
— Andy, 1/16/2014" Gifted to me by my old friend Larry Bledsoe. "
— Don, 1/14/2014" Great book. Get's a little religious at the end, but don't let that scare you. "
— J., 1/14/2014" Loved it! Very easy to read and not just for golfers. Interesting blurb on the author. "
— Margaret, 1/14/2014" An interesting book regarding perspective on golf (and life in general) but the last few chapters shoe-horn religion into to story in a way that left me a bit unsatisfied; I felt that the message would have been better served without it. "
— Kyle, 12/21/2013" Fun book for the mental side of golf. Nothing new, but a nice refresher on the importance of visualization and focus. "
— Dallas, 12/10/2013" Fantastic,. I devour it. great reference book "
— Mayra, 12/1/2013" Good book! A little bit about golf, a lot about life. "
— Pamela, 11/2/2013" An inspirational story about life...and golf. Six days of golf and one day of God. Loved this one! "
— Sue, 10/25/2013" Even though the lessons in this book are taught through the use of golf, the lessons are applicable to all walks of life. "
— Shanna, 10/10/2013" I loved this book!! It was inspirational and intriguing!! "
— Nancy, 7/7/2013" This was a great book. Even if you don't play golf there are sone important lessons to be learned about not always having to win. "
— Connie, 3/22/2013" Moving story, great allegory of life. Fun, important read. A friend, to whom I lent the book, said,"I want to be a Johnie"! after reading the book. The movie, coming out in September is a MUST SEE film. "
— Steve, 1/2/2013" too much golfing but the philosophical points are well made. I wish there had been three pages of philosophy without all the golfing nonsense : ) "
— Sheri, 8/2/2012" I loved this book! It gave me such a different perspective of golf and life! "
— Alyssa, 7/8/2012" Absolutely wonderful! I am a new golfer and the book was inspirational for the spirit and informative for the golfer! "
— Joy, 4/29/2012" A book about life and golf...what could be better? Powerful... "
— Blake, 4/9/2012" A must read for all Christians and most especially Christian holders! "
— Jon, 3/18/2012" It was alright... Kinda boring "
— Plemon, 2/9/2012" I read this book because I was asked to. The illustration of Fly fishing and the simple framework for aligning Christ, golf, and fly fishing really interested me. Definately enjoyed it. "
— Sam, 1/21/2012" Great book. Enjoyed it for its golf and life lessons from a Christian perspective. "
— Richard, 4/4/2011" This book is a briliant display of how a situation is only as bad or good as you wish to view it. In "Golf's Sacred Journey", David Cook takes the reader through a series of revelations and while it is focused on golf the lessons can be taken and applied to all walks of life. "
— Brian, 2/8/2011" Great quick read that is a must for any competitive golfer. Also I would recommend it to anyone that plays golf or wants to understand what goes through a golfer's mind. Dr. Cook reveals what is truly important in life. "
— Tyler, 1/21/2011" Couldn't get excited about this one, perhaps partly because of the silly picture of the author trying hard to look like a cowboy psychologist. I hoped...I tried to like it. "
— Tim, 11/6/2010" This was a great book. Even if you don't play golf there are sone important lessons to be learned about not always having to win. "
— Connie, 7/21/2010" An interesting book regarding perspective on golf (and life in general) but the last few chapters shoe-horn religion into to story in a way that left me a bit unsatisfied; I felt that the message would have been better served without it. <br/> "
— Kyle, 6/27/2010" Great book. Get's a little religious at the end, but don't let that scare you. "
— J., 3/5/2010" Fun book for the mental side of golf. Nothing new, but a nice refresher on the importance of visualization and focus. "
— Dallas, 2/10/2010" Decent book - good story, interesting ideas. A little light on the plot and significance of the main character. He was a bit shallow and not really worth rooting for. The Johnny character was appropriately mysterious. "
— Tim, 10/30/2009" I was asked to read this book. I hate being told to read a book because I find something wrong with it right away. There was a lot of golf talk that I didn't get. But, this book amazed me! It was an easy read and I got a lot out of it! I would HIGHLY recommend it to everyone!!!! "
— Megan, 9/23/2008" Cook manages to connect golf to religion, and it actually works. Very quick read. "
— Andy, 1/27/2008