Two great books on the mental game of golf (or disc golf)...

"Golf is Not a Game of Perfect"
and
"Golf is a Game of Confidence"

I had never thought of the mental aspect of the game of disc golf before, I had thought about it while playing ball golf, but it never really occurred to me that the mental game in ball golf parrallels that in disc golf. I found two great books that deal with the mental aspect of ball golf, both of which are very easy to apply to disc golf. They're written by Dr. Bob Rotella, a very famous sports psychologist whos helped the likes of John Daly (during his slump), Tom Kite, Nick Price, etc.
As soon as I opened the book, I could indentify with what he was saying and how he talked about inconsistency and how the average 20 handicapper thinks. I don't now as if it's helped me any (just got done reading them), but they seem like they apply to every aspect of your game. :)

anyone else evry read these?

I agree. The best thing about this game is the mental aspect. Also being a "former" physics major, I enjoy planning out flight paths with the wind, and the trigonometry envolved in placing an upshot up and around obstacles. And then the physiological aspect of perfecting form and utilizing the muscles to give you the most energy with the least resistance, makes this game play on a completely different level.

Perhaps it is why I take this game so seriously, because I am always planning out my subsequent shots and thinking of how I can throw a route better then before.

This game is GREAT!

I'd highly recommend "In Pursuit of Excellence". A great read, and almost all of it directly relates to DG

I have read "Golf Is not a Game of Perfect", and I would highly recommend it. Lots of great advice for beginning or higher level players.

It can help you deal with headwinds. (The kind between your ears!)

you should try reading the other one, it sort of builds off the first one and goes into it deeper with more seemingly insightful examples...

I think a great book to read is "Metal Toughness Training: Achieving Athletic Excellence" Barry Schultz recommended it to me and I thought it really helped out my mental game.

i'll have to check that one out...
it must be good with Chris Heeren and Barry Shultz recommending it!
:D

Hey Chris where can I pick up a copy of this book?

Chris, I agree, Mental Toughness Training for Sports is one of the greatest books I've ever read for the mental game. Stork recommended the older version, as a new version was just released, he believes, (and I concour) that the older version has clearer language, and better delivery. You can find the older (used) version on amazon.com

Mental Toughness Training for Sports: Achieving Athletic Excellence (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/offer-listing/0828905746/ref=dp_primary-product-display_1//102-1685279-5655320?condition=all)

Also, check out this book, Golf in the Kingdom (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0140195491/qid=1106077756/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/102-1685279-5655320)

"Golf in the Kingdom is an altogether unique confluence of fiction, philosophy, myth, mysticism, enchantment, and golf instruction."

This book attempts to describe the indescribable feelings you feel when you are playing a great round of golf. Awesome.

Yeah, I have read both of those books and I also thought the older version described the situations a little better.

Try "Golf for Enlightenment" by Deepak Chopra. It uses a story to explain the mental aspect of the game. The last chapter is a fabulous end to the story.

Golf Is Not A Game of Perfect is a fantastic book. Another great book, also by Dr. Bob Rotella, is The Golfer's Mind.

Play to play great. Don't play not to play poorly.
Love the challenge of the day, whatever it may be.
Playing with a feeling that the outcome doesn't matter is almost always preferable to caring to much.
Get out of results and get into process.
Be decisive, commiTTed, and clear.
Love your wedge and your putter.
You must realize that fear on the golf course is caused by an excessive concern about the opinions of others.
Throw away fear and play fearless golf, and your scores will drop.
Stay in the present. The only shot you think about is the one at hand.
Off the tee, there are always options.
Love one-putting more than you fear and loathe three-putting......
This is such a great book. I highly recommend the books by Dr. Bob Rotella. They can help greatly.