The Golf Obsession

Golf is the only game that can make you feel completely defeated… and hopelessly addicted at the exact same time.

One perfect shot One pure strike One unforgettable round.

That’s all it takes to pull golfers deeper into an endless obsession with improvement, consistency, confidence, and control.

The Golf Obsession explores the psychological addiction golfers develop in their pursuit of the perfect swing and explains why so many players become trapped between swing mechanics, frustration, self doubt, and the constant search for answers. Instead of offering another complicated technical system, Dave Johnston dives into the mental side of golf and reveals how overthinking, pressure, emotional reactions, and unrealistic expectations silently destroy performance on the course.

Drawing from years of golf instruction and real experiences with everyday golfers, this book breaks down why players often sabotage themselves mentally even when they already have the physical ability to play well. It examines how confidence, focus, feel, and emotional control influence consistency far more than most golfers realize. Research and golf psychology discussions consistently show that overthinking, second guessing, and “paralysis by analysis” are some of the biggest mental problems golfers face.

Inside the book, you’ll discover:

• Why golfers become obsessed with chasing consistency

• How overthinking interferes with natural performance

• Why emotional control matters more than mechanical perfection

• How pressure and self doubt affect scoring

• Why golfers struggle to trust their natural swing

• How to recover mentally after poor shots and frustrating rounds• Why simplicity often produces better golf than constant swing thoughts

Whether you’re trying to break 90, improve consistency, or finally understand why golf affects the mind so deeply, this book offers a powerful and honest look into the mental game of golf.

If you’ve ever wondered why golfers willingly suffer through frustration just to experience one perfect shot again, The Golf Obsession will make complete sense to you.