Seven Days in Utopia: Golf's Sacred Journey (Golf's Sacred Journey Series Book 1)

Golfers and non-golfers alike will be moved by this powerful story of transformation revealing the secrets to success in life beyond success in our game or work. Luke Chisolm is a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. But when his first big shot turns into a very public disaster, he escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas. There, he meets Johnny Crawford, an eccentric rancher with a passion for teaching truth, whose faith forces Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future. Written by author and performance psychologist Dr. David Cook--who has worked with NBA World Champions, National Collegiate Champions, PGA Tour Champions, Olympians, and many Fortune 500 companies--this remarkable and encouraging story reminds us to get our game, and our life, back on course. Now a major motion picture starring Academy Award Winner Robert Duvall and Lucas Black! Also published as Golf's Sacred Journey. Join David Cook--world-renowned sports and performance psychologist, speaker, and bestselling author--as he teaches you that in golf and in life, it's time to get out of your own way and let your true self shine.Based on thousands of athletes Cook has counseled and great mentors and teachers from whom he has learned, Golf's Sacred Journey is told through the lives of two characters--a rancher with a passion for teaching truth and a young golf professional at the end of his rope.In Golf's Sacred Journey, Cook has compressed his decades of peak performance coaching into a story that will give you the tools you need to:Create a meaningful life, both on and off the golf courseBe yourself amid the competitionFind what you do well and perfect itCome alongside Cook as he shows you that in life and on the golf course, we must be willing to coach and be coached--because doing only one will leave us feeling empty.Praise for Golf's Sacred Journey:'Dave teaches what I have learned from experience--that trophies do fade and tarnish, but that relationships with God and other people are where we find true meaning and significance in our lives. I know you'll love this book as much as I did. It will give you more enjoyment, confidence, and hope on your journey around the links, and for your journey to eternity.'--Scott Simpson, US Open Champion 1987'If you read this book, I can assure you that you will finish it a different person than when you started. Find what you do well and perfect it. And most of all, do it with character. Dr. David Cook is a man of character. I have learned from him. You will too.'--Tom Lehman, British Open Champion 1996, US Ryder Cup Captain 2006 Now A Major Motion Picture Starring Robert Duvall And Lucas Black

this Book Is About Influence And Inspiration And A Deeper, More Profound Way Of Looking At Life. The Story Is Based On Thousands Of Athletes Who Author And Performance Psychologist Dr. David Cook Has Counseled, And The Great Mentors And Teachers From Whom He Has Learned.

told Through The Lives Of Two Characters---an Eccentric Rancher With A Passion For Teaching Truth, And A Young Golf Professional At The End Of His Rope Looking To Escape The Pressures Of The Game---they Represent Each One Of Us In Our Various Stages Of Growth. And Through Them We Are Reminded That, In Life, We Must Be Willing To Coach And Be Coached.

life Is Never The Same Once You've Been To Utopia.

'read It. Devour It. Keep It As A Reference Book. You'll Be Glad You Did. Golf's Sacred Journey Is A Remarkable And Encouraging Story With An Entirely Different Approach On How To Succeed In Your Golf Game.'
---zig Ziglar, Leading Motivational Expert And Bestselling Author

'this Book Is Full Of Wisdom That Will Enhance Your Game And I Believe It Just May Change Your Life.'
---david Robinson, Nba Mvp, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, Two Time World Champion

Golfers and non-golfers alike will be moved by the powerful transformation that takes place in Golf's Sacred Journey.

'Read it. Devour it. Keep it as a reference book. You'll be glad you did. Golf's Sacred Journey is a remarkable and encouraging story with an entirely different approach on how to succeed in your golf game.'
—Zig Ziglar, leading motivational expert and bestselling author

'This book is full of wisdom that will enhance your game and I believe it just may change your life.'
—David Robinson, NBA MVP, 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, Two Time World Champion

This book is about influence. The story is based on thousands of athletes the author has counseled, and the great mentors and teachers from whom he has learned, told through the lives of two characters—a rancher with a passion for teaching truth and a young golf professional at the end of his rope.

They represent each of us in the various stages of growth. In life we must be willing to coach and be coached, for either one alone will leave us empty.

LIFE IS NEVER THE SAME ONCE YOU'VE BEEN TO UTOPIA. Told through the lives of two characters-an eccentric rancher with a passion for teaching truth, and a young golf professional looking to escape the pressures of the game and finding himself stranded in Utopia, Texas-they represent each one of us in our various stages of growth. And through them we are reminded that, in life, we must be willing to coach and be coached Told through the lives of two characters, an eccentric rancher with a passion for teaching truth, and a young golf professional at the end of his rope looking to escape the pressures of the game, they represent each one of us in our various stages of growth. And through them we are reminded that, in life, we must be willing to coach and be coached--page 4 of cover Seven Days in Utopia is a story about a 'chance' meeting between a fictitious golf professional and his unorthodox mentor. As the story unfolds, we--along with the pro--learn lessons about golf and life that we never expected to learn in places we never expected to learn them Foreword / by Tom Lehman Introduction A fork in the road The links of utopia Conviction Shadow-casting Signing a masterpiece Tradition vs. truth Pilot's checklist Hickory sticks Buried lies A new voice Destiny knocks.