Is frustration stealing the joy from your game?

After ten years working my way from a 15 to a 10 handicap, I gave it all back in one season. The harder I tried to stop the slide, the harder it got. I was lost in swing thoughts—and my good shots always seemed to be undone by one bad one. If that sounds familiar to you—enough good shots to know the swing is in there, but not enough to trust it—more swing tips might not be what you need right now.

If you’ve reached the point where technical improvements are hard to come by, bring the swing you have and come on in. Focusing on the mental side of golf opened the door to winning my game back. I’d love to share what I learned with you.

– Tom Puckett

Short-Sided Again was Amazon’s #1 New Release in Golf soon after its debut in June. It continues to rank consistently among the top golf coaching books on the platform.

What Amazon readers are saying...

"It's a joy to read, and made me laugh out loud and nod at pieces of wisdom throughout."

– K.K.

"Good Read. Really put things in perspective regarding realistic expectations on the course."

– P.A.

"Short-Sided Again is an insightful, well-written, fun read and I highly recommend it."

– G.W.

"He blends his own life and golfing experiences with humor and humility all in a fluid and easy to read style. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to put more fun into the sports of golf and life."

– B.M.

"Told masterfully in a tightly written prose to which we all can relate, regardless of handicap."

– B.G.

"Lots of smart, practical takeaways that were new to me. It somehow makes me feel calmer even though it makes golf matter even more."

– M.P.

Endorsements from Top PGA Coaches

"A must-read. Highly recommended…"

"As a coach who’s spent decades helping thousands of golfers fix their swings and build better technique, I absolutely love this book because it tackles the one thing mechanics alone can’t solve: the mental torture so many mid-handicappers endure. Tom nails the daily frustration, the emotional rollercoaster, and the inner voice that sabotages even good swings — all with raw honesty, humor, and practical wisdom.

It’s the perfect companion to technical training. If you want to enjoy the game more, play with less self-inflicted pressure, and finally make peace with your golfing self, this is a must-read. Highly recommended for any student who’s ever walked off the course mentally drained."

- Martin Chuck, PGA Master Professional and Golf Digest Top 10 Coach, Arizona #1

"This book can make golf a better place for you."

"The only golf book I've read that builds on the reality of what mid-handicap golfers actually experience. It goes beyond theoretical concepts to give you hands-on ways to get more from your game. There is breakthrough thinking here—saying you'll play smarter is an understatement. This is a book that will actually help you play wiser. It gives you a big picture you didn't realize you were missing. This book can make golf a better place for you."

- Clif Vanetti, Class A Life Member, PGA of America. Golf Digest Top 5 in Nevada

Based on the realities of mid-handicap golf

The book happens on the course, not the practice tee. Inconsistency, frustration, and doubt show up the way they show up when we play the game. A smart, instinctive way to get beyond the classic rut we inevitably hit on our way to better golf is also revealed on the course. The promise is a clearer look at the game, and more joyful, productive golf on the days that test our resolve.

The Author - Tom Puckett

Tom Puckett is a committed mid-handicap golfer and the author of SHORT-SIDED AGAIN: The Mental Games of a Mid-Handicap Golfer.

After years of frustration with inconsistency and self-judgment on the course, he began writing to understand why golf was so mentally punishing — and how it could be more enjoyable. What started as personal notes became a book that explores a better relationship with the game itself.

His writing focuses on perspective, self-awareness, and learning to play with less frustration and more joy — on the course and beyond. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he can play year-round (though summer is a better time to write than to golf).