Golf's Sacred Journey
Seven Days at the Links of Utopia
- Fiction
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
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: Create a meaningful life, both on and off the golf course Be yourself amid the competition Find what you do well and perfect it 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
Endorsements (14)
“Read it. Devour it. Keep it as a reference book. You’ll be glad you did. Golf’s Sacred Journey is a remarkable and encouraging story with an entirely different approach on how to excel in your golf game. Dig deep and you will realize just how much sense it makes, so much sense that you will adopt Dr. Cook’s concept. I’m convinced it will improve your golf game and your life.”
“This book floored me. It reminded me of the many discussions David and I had during my last seven years in the NBA. The same truths I learned from him on the court are entrenched in this moving story of a young golfer who finds his purpose at the Links of Utopia. This book is full of wisdom that will enhance your game, and I believe it just may change your life.”
“it is about what gives ultimate meaning in life. It is a book that will change the way you think and the way you live.”
“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.”
“Golf’s Sacred Journey is one of the best golf books I have ever read. It is a must read for anybody, especially golfers. It really touches on the mental side of the game that we all can learn from and has a wonderful spiritual message as well. You will not be able to put this book down!”
“David Cook is my friend. He has had a profound impact on my life both professionally and spiritually for many years. Golf’s Sacred Journey has again revealed his wisdom as a teacher, coach, and encourager of life. I know that as you read this story you will not only relive your own personal successes and failures but you will take on a fresh perspective of what is truly most important to you and others you are privileged to impact. This is one trip you can’t afford to miss. Enjoy the journey!”
“Dr. Cook has put together a masterful story that brings psychology, physics, and theology together in this real place called Utopia. This is a must read for every parent and aspiring golfer. The words in this book will inspire you and literally change the way you approach the game and life.”
“I personally couldn’t put this book down. Golf’s Sacred Journey gives you many great insights and a different perspective to the game of golf and then finishes with truth about life.”
“After reading Golf’s Sacred Journey, I felt as if a weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. I began reading in hopes of finding the secret to lower scores. Instead, I found the secret to living a meaningful life. When my days on earth are complete I’d like my headstone to read, ‘Great Father…Great Husband…His life made a difference.’ Thanks for helping me decide which way to turn.”
“I read this book in one sitting. It stirred my heart. What a fun and stimulating read.”
“This book has a simple yet wonderful message that is vital to all of us. I cannot encourage you enough to read this great book.”
“I was gripped by the tale and the principles so creatively laid out in Golf’s Sacred Journey. David Cook is obviously not only an outstanding golf professional and mentor to many a distinguished person, David is a strategic thinker, an enthusiastic and creative storyteller, and primarily—as I have read and internalized his book—he is an exceptional guide and counselor. He encourages us to think about golf success, success in life, the primacy of that which is spiritual, and lays out tools for us to maneuver through the rocks of life.”
“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.”
“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.”
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