Sam Jarman | The Three Principles of Outstanding Golf (Golf Performance)

Unlock the Mind Behind Great Golf

Is your golf driving you crazy? This book argues that the path to consistent performance goes beyond technique. The Three Principles of Outstanding Golf offers a mindset framework designed to help you handle pressure, stay present, and play with more clarity on the course.

From Symptoms to Insight

Many players recognize the telltale signals of a misfiring mental game: a knot in the stomach on the first tee, self-sabotage late in a good round, and sleepless nights before events. Even those who practice diligently can choke in competition. The book invites you to name these experiences, then explore a deeper root cause without judgment.

• Stomach knots on the first tee signal on-course tension
• Self-sabotage in the final holes of a solid round
• Sleepless nights before events or unfamiliar groups
• Discrepancies between practice performance and competition results

A Manifesto for a New Way of Playing—and Living

Rather than a quick fix, this work presents a fresh lens for understanding how you think about golf. It offers a universal approach that can translate beyond golf into other sports and everyday life. Readers may discover ways to ease pressure, reframe mistakes as information, and cultivate steadier decision‑making under stress.

• Practical language and concepts you can apply on the course
• Strategies to reset focus during tense moments
• Tools to translate practice insights into real-round performance

What Readers and Experts Say

Readers and performance professionals praise the book for its mind‑focused take on performance. A longtime reviewer describes it as outstanding and surprisingly relevant beyond golf. Dr Karl Morris, a performance coach to major champions, notes that the ideas help you understand how the mind works and reduce pressure. Lee Dixon, a professional footballer, highlights the applicability of the concepts to life and sport alike.

Who Should Read This

Ideal for golfers seeking steadier results, coaches looking for a mental game framework, and anyone curious about performance psychology as it relates to sport and everyday living. The guidance emphasizes possibilities and invites readers to experiment with ideas that fit their game and life.