Comments on: Dream On – 3 Free Chapters. http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com "Dream On" - The challenge to break par in a year Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:53:05 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Rory O'Brien http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2598 Rory O'Brien Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:30:29 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2598 John, Your story was inspiring and the book was a terrific read. Just finished it last night. All way through the book, particularly at the start of it, I kept thinking 'this guy is a replica of me'! The way you always had a love for the game but never really played regularly in teenage years, the fact you read Bob Rotella (I too have all of them!) and Gallwey (my next book to read!)..even Lesley compares to my poor wife (celbrating 1st year marriage shortly and already she is a golf widow!! And the gas thing was is that I too have tried 'tapping'!!! My wife has experimented in it and my brother in law (her brother) is studying it in a kinesiology course!!! Weird!!! I used to play pitch and putt years and years ago joined a local course earlier this year and am working on the handicap. I started out at 18 and now 16.6. Going well. But I want to take handicaps out of the equation and score birdies and pars on my own merit. You proved it can be done and I hope to as well! My best round at the moment is 86 on par 72. Would love it if you could give me some vital tips that clearly stick out in your mind as keys to your success. I think I have my mindset ok. Used to be a hot head and a 'victim' on the course when a bad bounce would result in disaster etc. But now I have things in check in that dept I think! Short game is coming along nicely and I know importance of it. But I seem to get praised for shooting in the 80's. Folk think its brill etc. And the problem I have is that I get sucked into that comfort zone. When I say I can do better, people say I am a perfectionist, too hard on myself etc. But I just want to achieve scores in the 70's if not a 70 or 71. Could you email me any advice on how you got over this? I assume you got praised for rounds in the 80's a lot... Would love to hear from you. Rory John,

Your story was inspiring and the book was a terrific read. Just finished it last night. All way through the book, particularly at the start of it, I kept thinking ‘this guy is a replica of me’! The way you always had a love for the game but never really played regularly in teenage years, the fact you read Bob Rotella (I too have all of them!) and Gallwey (my next book to read!)..even Lesley compares to my poor wife (celbrating 1st year marriage shortly and already she is a golf widow!! And the gas thing was is that I too have tried ‘tapping’!!! My wife has experimented in it and my brother in law (her brother) is studying it in a kinesiology course!!! Weird!!!

I used to play pitch and putt years and years ago joined a local course earlier this year and am working on the handicap. I started out at 18 and now 16.6. Going well. But I want to take handicaps out of the equation and score birdies and pars on my own merit. You proved it can be done and I hope to as well! My best round at the moment is 86 on par 72.

Would love it if you could give me some vital tips that clearly stick out in your mind as keys to your success. I think I have my mindset ok. Used to be a hot head and a ‘victim’ on the course when a bad bounce would result in disaster etc. But now I have things in check in that dept I think! Short game is coming along nicely and I know importance of it. But I seem to get praised for shooting in the 80’s. Folk think its brill etc. And the problem I have is that I get sucked into that comfort zone. When I say I can do better, people say I am a perfectionist, too hard on myself etc. But I just want to achieve scores in the 70’s if not a 70 or 71. Could you email me any advice on how you got over this? I assume you got praised for rounds in the 80’s a lot…

Would love to hear from you.
Rory

]]> By: Barry http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2596 Barry Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:36:45 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2596 I estimate this guy spent approximately £12.000 on golf range balls alone! I estimate this guy spent approximately £12.000 on golf range balls alone!

]]> By: Graham http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2593 Graham Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:21:35 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2593 Same for me I'm afraid. I've signed on at the website and so far nothing received. Regards Graham Same for me I’m afraid. I’ve signed on at the website and so far nothing received.

Regards

Graham

]]> By: Coral http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2590 Coral Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:10:08 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2590 Hiya John! congratualtions on your success! i read the article about you in Todays Golfer a while ago (cant remember when it was now!) and i didnt know you had a book! however i saw it on amazon at the beginning of the week and ordered it straight away, it arrived yeaterday and i have almost finished it already! i am a very keen golfer myself and i play off 10 and i am the junior girls captain at Fairhaven Golf Club and when i was reading your book it made me want to go and play straight away and shoot the best score of my life! so no i have set myself a challenge =) i want to go to the University of Birmingham to do their Applied Golg Management course however you have to have a 6 handicap to get in so i have set myself the challenge of getting down to 3 or better by next year becasue this way i would have a chance at winning a schollarship! You have inspired me and now i believe i can do this more than ever! Thank you Coral p.s i tried to sign up on your site www.dreamongolf.com and it has not sent me an email yet and itired it again like it says and it still didnt work so just wondering if you could help =] Hiya John!

congratualtions on your success! i read the article about you in Todays Golfer a while ago (cant remember when it was now!) and i didnt know you had a book! however i saw it on amazon at the beginning of the week and ordered it straight away, it arrived yeaterday and i have almost finished it already! i am a very keen golfer myself and i play off 10 and i am the junior girls captain at Fairhaven Golf Club and when i was reading your book it made me want to go and play straight away and shoot the best score of my life! so no i have set myself a challenge =) i want to go to the University of Birmingham to do their Applied Golg Management course however you have to have a 6 handicap to get in so i have set myself the challenge of getting down to 3 or better by next year becasue this way i would have a chance at winning a schollarship!

You have inspired me and now i believe i can do this more than ever!

Thank you
Coral

p.s i tried to sign up on your site http://www.dreamongolf.com and it has not sent me an email yet and itired it again like it says and it still didnt work so just wondering if you could help =]

]]> By: David Spalding http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2587 David Spalding Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:18:00 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2587 Hi John, I heard Sam Torrance mention your book during the recent British Open broadcast and decided to buy it. Like others I found the book both entertaining and inspirational. A wee problem though - I thought I'd have a look at www.dreamongolf.com site which you refer to on the reverse of the book's title page to get your tips on techniques, books, videos, etc. Despite several attempts to register (input email address and hit Free Instant Access button) I have had no success in getting access. Is there a problem with this site? David Hi John,

I heard Sam Torrance mention your book during the recent British Open broadcast and decided to buy it. Like others I found the book both entertaining and inspirational. A wee problem though – I thought I’d have a look at http://www.dreamongolf.com site which you refer to on the reverse of the book’s title page to get your tips on techniques, books, videos, etc. Despite several attempts to register (input email address and hit Free Instant Access button) I have had no success in getting access. Is there a problem with this site?

David

]]> By: phil rochfort http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2578 phil rochfort Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:09:12 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2578 When I took up golf 10 years ago I was told by a good golfing friend that 'it would be a long apprenticeship' - how true were those words proved to be! As a teacher of sports psychology I look forward to reading your book. Chronicling, what I see as true challenge in the field of sport, should be a fascinating read. I heard a commentater during the Open, possibly Sam Torrance, mention you had achieved your goal so well done. Let me know when it is published. Phil When I took up golf 10 years ago I was told by a good golfing friend that ‘it would be a long apprenticeship’ – how true were those words proved to be! As a teacher of sports psychology I look forward to reading your book. Chronicling, what I see as true challenge in the field of sport, should be a fascinating read. I heard a commentater during the Open, possibly Sam Torrance, mention you had achieved your goal so well done. Let me know when it is published.
Phil

]]> By: Gregg http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2548 Gregg Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:32:51 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2548 Great writing. I'm amazed that you have only received 4, now 5, comments on this. I am really looking forward to the release of your book. The first three chapters are a great read. Good luck! Great writing. I’m amazed that you have only received 4, now 5, comments on this. I am really looking forward to the release of your book. The first three chapters are a great read. Good luck!

]]> By: Allan MacDonald http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2544 Allan MacDonald Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:45:00 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2544 Hi John. Read an article about you in one of the golf mags and was fascinated, having just taken up the game and gone from zero to obssessed in a frighteningly short time. I've had my wife scouring the shops for it, and am now not sure how to tell her it's not out yet! By text possibly. Was particularly interested in the ClearKey system and the 32 ball drill. I then heard Carey Mumford on the Golf Smarter podcast, and tracked down his book. I've used both with some success, and am interested in what you thought of it. Really looking forward to the book, is there any chance you could email me when it's out? Congratulations on both of your achievements, the par round and the book. Allan Hi John. Read an article about you in one of the golf mags and was fascinated, having just taken up the game and gone from zero to obssessed in a frighteningly short time. I’ve had my wife scouring the shops for it, and am now not sure how to tell her it’s not out yet! By text possibly. Was particularly interested in the ClearKey system and the 32 ball drill. I then heard Carey Mumford on the Golf Smarter podcast, and tracked down his book. I’ve used both with some success, and am interested in what you thought of it. Really looking forward to the book, is there any chance you could email me when it’s out?
Congratulations on both of your achievements, the par round and the book.

Allan

]]> By: Andy http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2538 Andy Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:56:23 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2538 Hi John, Andy here, originally from Belfast. I run a business that everyone thinks will get credit crunched but not me. I know I'll handle it. Just took up golf (bets round 100) and got inspiration from your stuff on web. If your ever in Edinburgh I'd love to grab a pint with you. Andy Hi John,

Andy here, originally from Belfast. I run a business that everyone thinks will get credit crunched but not me. I know I’ll handle it. Just took up golf (bets round 100) and got inspiration from your stuff on web. If your ever in Edinburgh I’d love to grab a pint with you.

Andy

]]> By: Shaun http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2533 Shaun Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:39:59 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2533 Hi John.. Great story so far. cant wait for the release of the book. Hope we will get it in South Africa. I have been hovering around the 80 mark and am desperate to shoot in the 70's. Hopefully will some inspiraion of teh book and tips from the Break Par Blueprint i can do it Cheers Shaun Hi John..

Great story so far. cant wait for the release of the book. Hope we will get it in South Africa. I have been hovering around the 80 mark and am desperate to shoot in the 70’s.

Hopefully will some inspiraion of teh book and tips from the Break Par Blueprint i can do it

Cheers
Shaun

]]> By: Ron http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/dream-on-the-first-three-chapters/#comment-2531 Ron Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:01:39 +0000 http://scratchtoscratch.wordpress.com/?page_id=171#comment-2531 Hi John, I liked the passage, your first round of golf in the challenge pretty much sums up where I am with my golf now. I don't have your motivation and drive but will tag along and see where you take me. I have made a pact with myself not to be buying any more golf clubs till I break 90 and I really do want to get some custom fitted ones. Dream on :-) Look forward to reading how you progressed through your year long challenge when you get it published. Regards Ron Hi John,

I liked the passage, your first round of golf in the challenge pretty much sums up where I am with my golf now.
I don’t have your motivation and drive but will tag along and see where you take me.
I have made a pact with myself not to be buying any more golf clubs till I break 90 and I really do want to get some custom fitted ones.
Dream on :-)

Look forward to reading how you progressed through your year long challenge when you get it published.

Regards
Ron

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