Solo Golf: The Zen of Playing Alone and How It Can Transform Your Game

A meditative and practical guide to the unparalleled benefits of playing golf solo, presented in a beautifully designed, photo-filled gift book.

While many players tend to think of golf as a group activity, hitting the links solo offers an exceptional opportunity to strengthen mental focus and develop aspects of one's game in real time. This completely fresh celebration of the sport--presented in a handsome design with gorgeous photography throughout--offers both Zen-like musings and practical tips for maximizing solo play.

With sections on:

• The Mystical--beautiful meditative essays exploring the unexpected mental benefits of solo golf
• The Experimental--ways to use solo rounds as a laboratory for developing specific skills
• The Practical--best practices and course etiquette for a onesome

The book also features interesting sidebars, quotes from the greats, and stunning visuals of golfing bliss, making it a perfect gift for any avid golfer.

Author: Gary Belsky
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 5.90h x 7.00w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781523529421
ISBN10: 1523529423
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Golf
- Mind, Body, Spirit | Mindfulness & Meditation
- Photography | Subjects & Themes | Sports

About the Author
Gary Belsky is the New York Times bestselling author of On the Origins of Sports and Up Your Game! and the former editor in chief of ESPN The Magazine. He is also the author of 23 Ways to Get to First Base: The ESPN Uncyclopedia and Answer Guy: Extinguishing the Burning Questions of Sports with the Water Bucket of Truth.