![]() ![]() Cook keeps his plot concise and tries to avoid events and verbiage that might detract from the theme of the book, but that does not mean he is incapable of being literary. We do not know whether he has a girlfriend, or any friends in fact we do not even know his name. The reader does not learn very much about the protagonist. ![]() His belief that the search for truth supersedes respect for tradition is absolutely sound but, if his advocacy of this putting style has merit, why haven't Tom Lehman or any of the other professional golfers who have read and endorsed this book embraced this concept of putting? Interestingly, I do see that Gary McCord (who has not endorsed the book) gives this putting method a mild recommendation. Cook's belief that this is the future of putting might not be realistic. Cook is making a point - that a person's attitude toward situations in life is more important than any tangible advantages or disadvantages that he or she might have - but golf equipment has come a long way since hickory shafts and balata golf balls, and this accomplishment strains the reader's credulity.Ģ. Goat Ranch Country Club course record - The protagonist breaks the course record using clubs with hickory shafts and a balata golf ball. It would be difficult to overstate the value of the message of this book, but there are two far-fetched elements of the plot:ġ. The Foreword, written by Tom Lehman, indicates that he believes that this book contains a powerful message. The book's protagonist is given some creative methods to make him a better golfer, and more importantly a better human being. Cook puts an unconventional approach to golf and life in a positive perspective. David Robinson, NBA MVP, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, Two Time World Championĭr. 'This book is full of wisdom that will enhance your game and I believe it just may change your life.' Zig Ziglar, leading motivational expert and bestselling author Golf's Sacred Journey is a remarkable and encouraging story with an entirely different approach on how to succeed in your golf game.' Life is never the same once you've been to Utopia. And through them we are reminded that, in life, we must be willing to coach and be coached. Told through the lives of two characters-an eccentric rancher with a passion for teaching truth, and a young golf professional at the end of his rope looking to escape the pressures of the game-they represent each one of us in our various stages of growth. David Cook has counseled, and the great mentors and teachers from whom he has learned. The story is based on thousands of athletes who author and performance psychologist Dr. ![]() This book is about influence and inspiration and a deeper, more profound way of looking at life. ![]()
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