Review of Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast

Leia Temple · Post by **Leia Temple** » 26 Feb 2024, 01:21

[Following is a volunteer review of "Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast" by Kalliope Barlis.]

4 out of 5 stars

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As someone who has only braved the golf course twice in my life, my experiences were nothing short of terrible. The golf ball seemed to evade my club at every swing, and the tiny hole I needed to get it into mocked me. My golf club swung out of my grasp more times than I care to admit. It would be funny if I wasn't so discouraged after. "Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast" was an eye-opener. It inspired me to believe that there's hope and that one day, my days of flubbed shots will be far behind me.

"Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast" by Kalliope Barlis is a game-changer for golf novices like me, presenting ways to elevate ourselves and upgrade our skill set. Divided into three sections, the book focuses on the crucial aspects of golf mastery: cultivating one's mental game, fine-tuning practice methods, and enhancing on-course performance.

Barlis's writing felt like having a seasoned coach by my side, walking me through the details of golfing. She sprinkled in quotes, anecdotes, mental and physical exercises, and even some scientific insights to motivate her readers. Without the tools provided by the author, I would not have inspected my setup as much or uncovered weaknesses that I would have otherwise overlooked. From my mental health to my golf club to my swing and stance, the book offered various ways to improve my game. "Play Golf Better Faster" also clarified golf jargon that I found confusing before, and it addressed many myths I'd picked up about the game.

Several interactive exercises could be completed in any setting, leveraging the power of neuro-linguistic programming. The more hands-on activities, strategically placed in the middle sections of the book, included examples, and some even required physical engagement to get it right. I appreciated Barlis's consideration with the inclusion of graphics, which facilitated better comprehension. Furthermore, I found the detailed advice on gripping the golf club and choosing the right club especially valuable, as I had not previously considered the club's significance.

"Play Golf Better Faster" explored physics and biological concepts related to golf but condensed them into bite-sized information to fuel the mind. Profound insights about maintaining the well-being of one's body throughout their golf journey were reassuring to read. The discussion covered nutrition, exercise, and holistic approaches to medicine, which prompted me to consider how I could integrate these practices into my daily life to improve my health on and off the course.

Given the multifaceted coverage of golfing and its sub-topics, I have wholeheartedly rated "Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast" a 4 out of 5. I would have rated it higher if not for its grammatical errors and lack of grammatical consistency. The thoroughness of Barlis's research was evident, especially as I perused the extensive list of references. Moreover, I admired the author's inclusivity in acknowledging left-handed golfers and transparently crediting the sources of the knowledge she shared.

The book surpassed my initial expectations. Beyond its intended purpose, I believe many of Barlis's strategies and techniques can be applied not only to other sports but also to numerous facets of life.

While "Play Golf Better Faster" contained a considerable number of errors, it was devoid of profanity and erotic content, offering purely informational content that was well-structured and thought-provoking. I would recommend this book to golf players of all ages and experience levels seeking to level up in their game or cope with negative emotions stemming from poor shots. I'll be sure to revisit "Play Golf Better Faster" before my next visit to the golf course. Perhaps I'll score a hole-in-one with its advice.

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Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast
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Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 21 Oct 2024, 14:06

Leia Temple wrote: ↑26 Feb 2024, 01:21 [Following is a volunteer review of "Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast" by Kalliope Barlis.]

4 out of 5 stars
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As someone who has only braved the golf course twice in my life, my experiences were nothing short of terrible. The golf ball seemed to evade my club at every swing, and the tiny hole I needed to get it into mocked me. My golf club swung out of my grasp more times than I care to admit. It would be funny if I wasn't so discouraged after. "Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast" was an eye-opener. It inspired me to believe that there's hope and that one day, my days of flubbed shots will be far behind me.

"Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast" by Kalliope Barlis is a game-changer for golf novices like me, presenting ways to elevate ourselves and upgrade our skill set. Divided into three sections, the book focuses on the crucial aspects of golf mastery: cultivating one's mental game, fine-tuning practice methods, and enhancing on-course performance.

Barlis's writing felt like having a seasoned coach by my side, walking me through the details of golfing. She sprinkled in quotes, anecdotes, mental and physical exercises, and even some scientific insights to motivate her readers. Without the tools provided by the author, I would not have inspected my setup as much or uncovered weaknesses that I would have otherwise overlooked. From my mental health to my golf club to my swing and stance, the book offered various ways to improve my game. "Play Golf Better Faster" also clarified golf jargon that I found confusing before, and it addressed many myths I'd picked up about the game.

Several interactive exercises could be completed in any setting, leveraging the power of neuro-linguistic programming. The more hands-on activities, strategically placed in the middle sections of the book, included examples, and some even required physical engagement to get it right. I appreciated Barlis's consideration with the inclusion of graphics, which facilitated better comprehension. Furthermore, I found the detailed advice on gripping the golf club and choosing the right club especially valuable, as I had not previously considered the club's significance.

"Play Golf Better Faster" explored physics and biological concepts related to golf but condensed them into bite-sized information to fuel the mind. Profound insights about maintaining the well-being of one's body throughout their golf journey were reassuring to read. The discussion covered nutrition, exercise, and holistic approaches to medicine, which prompted me to consider how I could integrate these practices into my daily life to improve my health on and off the course.

Given the multifaceted coverage of golfing and its sub-topics, I have wholeheartedly rated "Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast" a 4 out of 5. I would have rated it higher if not for its grammatical errors and lack of grammatical consistency. The thoroughness of Barlis's research was evident, especially as I perused the extensive list of references. Moreover, I admired the author's inclusivity in acknowledging left-handed golfers and transparently crediting the sources of the knowledge she shared.

The book surpassed my initial expectations. Beyond its intended purpose, I believe many of Barlis's strategies and techniques can be applied not only to other sports but also to numerous facets of life.

While "Play Golf Better Faster" contained a considerable number of errors, it was devoid of profanity and erotic content, offering purely informational content that was well-structured and thought-provoking. I would recommend this book to golf players of all ages and experience levels seeking to level up in their game or cope with negative emotions stemming from poor shots. I'll be sure to revisit "Play Golf Better Faster" before my next visit to the golf course. Perhaps I'll score a hole-in-one with its advice.

******
Play Golf Better Faster: The Classic Guide to Optimizing Your Performance and Building Your Best Fast
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon

This well-written, detailed, and thorough review has provided the salient points of this guide to golfing. I am always looking to improve my golf game. Kudos to Barlis for putting together such a complete guide to improving our golf game. I have already read Barlis' other edition of Play Golf Better Faster (The little golf bag handbook). It helped me with the mental aspect of golf. Your review has convinced me to get this copy as I need to improve my physical golfing fundamentals and techniques.

Post by **Stephen Christopher 1** » 22 Oct 2024, 23:32

Hehe, like you I have only played golf twice, I have a scar on my forehead from one of those times - true story. So golf isn't for me. I know the author and loved her book Phobia Relief, are the NLP references in this book applicable to other facets of our lives or is this better suited for golfers?