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Mind Game

The Secrets of Golf’s Winners

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Mind Game

By: Michael Calvin, Thomas Bjørn
Narrated by: Michael Calvin
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About this listen

Penguin Presents the audio edition of Mind Game by Michael Calvin and Thomas Bjørn, read by Michael Calvin.

Eye-opening contributions from the stars of game make this a powerful, groundbreaking investigation into the mind of the professional golfer.


Professional golf is the most remorseless of sports, unique in the complexity of its demands. Technical perfection must be produced in short, concentrated bursts of synchronised movement. Huge mental strength is required.

Why, then, do we know so little about what it takes to succeed – even survive – at the highest level?

What separates the good from the great? What are the rituals of preparation and execution?

How does an elite team come together?

In a truly groundbreaking exposé of professional golf, Michael Calvin and Thomas Bjorn – captain of the 2018 European Ryder Cup Team – capture the distinctive nature of the game, and the principles and philosophies of players who dominate the world rankings. With unprecedented access to the European Tour players, and in-depth interviews with the European Ryder Cup team, Calvin reveals a sport which operates entirely within the finest margins of excellence.

©2019 Michael Calvin and Thomas Bjørn (P)2019 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

Fascinating and beautifully written (Donald McRae)
I have never read a Mike Calvin book I didn't like. And anyone who likes golf will absolutely love this brilliant book. I loved it. (Barry Glendenning)
You've got to get this book. This is for anyone who loves their sport and anyone who loves their golf. (Jim White)
Delves not only into that Ryder Cup victory, but into the demons tournament golfers face on a regular basis. Martin Kaymer, Robert Karlsson, Matt Wallace, Francesco Molinari, Tommy Fleetwood, Lee Westwood and others give personal insights. (Golf Week)
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I thought this would be a mental game tutorial book to help me with my game.

However, it’s actually an insight into the top players mental approaches to the game and in that is a good and insightful read.

Not what your thinking!

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wonderful insight into the world's of pro golfers and the Ryder cup. a must read

great book

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What a great insight into the minds, the lives and world of pro golfers. The honesty of these world class golfers to offer an insight into how they have reached the highs and lows and how they have dealt with the rollercoaster of emotions.

Thomas you have brought delight and a sense of pride to all European golf fanatics, you e give. Us something that can never be taken away, a piece of history, well done to you, your vice captains and your team.

If your ever over in Dublin give me a call, I’d love to have a chat and maybe a short game lesson.

Your friend in golf
MC

Amazed to discover pro’s are just like us !

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Very good insight into the world of golf and professional sports in general. well delivered and easy to listen to.

Great insight into professional golf

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Some good insights but really not as interesting as it shoukd have been. Team context in Golf is very limited in an individual sport.

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