Powerful Golf is a 77 minute audio book that teaches the listeners how to improve their golf scores by taking control of their attitudes and emotions. From learning to rise above anger and frustration; to the use of heightened awareness; the implementation of practical self-talk; and the transcendental virtue of forgiveness, Powerful Golf presents itself as an exceptional motivational guide and especially appropriate for a sport in which confidence makes or breaks the player. If you play a dedicated game of golf, then Powerful golf is the audio book for you.

James A Cox- The Midwest Book Review, May 7, 2004

I have to spread the word about Powerful Golf by Michael J. Russ. Michael has been working with me on my mental approach to my golf game. For the past few days I have been listening to the Powerful Golf CD and developing a way to reprogram me mental game. Today I went out on the course with a new mental outlook. I listened to the CD on my way to course and made the choice to implement what I was hearing.

For the first time in my life I played 18 holes in a calm and controlled manner. Despite a few loose shots, I was able to keep it together. I practiced positive "self-talk" and "stayed in the moment". Basically, I played my round in one-shot "segments". I was able to get up and down when I missed greens and errant shots didn't send me off the deep end. I was able to focus on the shot at hand and concentrate on executing the shot I needed to at that time.

Powerful Golf is a must for any golfer that wants to reach the next level. What I like most about the program is that tools offered on the CD are just as useful off the course as they are on the course. I felt so mentally relaxed after today's round. I actually enjoyed every shot, even the less than perfect ones. I even holed a sand wedge from 75 yards out. My best hole was the 16th hole where I made bogey. I hit a errant tee shot and chose to hit the ball back out on the fairway, rather than try a Tiger Woods "hero" shot. I punched out, hit the green and barely missed a putt for par. I walked away smiling because I managed my thoughts and emotions and lived with the consequences of my actions.

Overall:

• Fairways: 8/14
• Greens: 9/18
• Putts: 30
• 3-Putts: 0
• Up & Downs: 5

I will continue to work on my mental approach and tell everyone I know about Powerful Golf. Michael you have something here. Your approach is simple, basic and easy to implement. Great Job!!

Thanks,
Edward S. Wanambwa, Senior Editor
African American Golfer's Digest