The Inner Game of Golf

The Inner Game Of Golf 
By: W. Timothy Gallwey
Chapter 1 Introduction

• The game of golf evokes many mental obstacles.
• Every player in the game of golf had self-doubt in his swing at some point.
• Many people believe golf is the only sport you can not beat, since you are competing against yourself.
• Thinking about your swing before you swing causes self-doubt.
• When you make a bad shot, your mind naturally tries to correct itself by thinking it through, which causes more bad than good.
• It is nearly impossible for a human to tell his muscles what he wants them to do on his golf swing
• The common element that makes a pro golfer better than an average golfer is being able to overcome your weaknesses, Gallwey said, not let the weakness overwhelm you 

 In this book (book/article, etc.), W. Timothy Gallwey (author)  argues (claims/argues/explains) that most of the game of golf is not identified by physical characteristics (identify author’s argument/purpose).

One reason/fact/example that supports this main idea is if you don't keep control of your mind while playing, your golf game will be all over the place, due to your emotions. Another reason/fact/example that supports this main idea is a golfer that doesn't play well almost always has self-doubt in his mind before hitting on every shot. Finally, the author gives the reason/fact/example  to support the main idea that after a bad shot in golf, your mind messes with your swing and naturally tries to correct itself, causing more mistakes. The only way you will hit a good shot is if you clear your mind about the shot before and try to swing with your body, not with your brain. 
These ideas are similar (connected/similar) to clutch moments in basketball that I have experienced (something you learned or experienced previously) In a basketball game, we were down 1 and I was sent to shoot two free throws. My mind messed with me so much, so I called time-out. I came back in the game with a cleared mind and sunk both free-throws(explanation of connection).