HOW THE BEST GETS BETTER: STRATEGIES USED BY FORM-ER PGA PLAYER INSTRUCTORS Paperback – Large Print, February 11, 2026

How do the best golfers in the world keep improving… even after they’ve “made it”?In How the Best Gets Better, Dr. Derrick Colton reveals the hidden performance systems, mental frameworks, and self-monitoring strategies used by form-er PGA player instructors and elite competitors to sustain long-term excellence.This is not another swing-tip book.Instead, it’s a masterclass in deliberate improvement, performance psychology, and structured practice— designed for golfers who refuse to plateau.Inside this powerful guide, you’ll discover:Why talent alone is never enough, and what actually separates elite playersThe self-assessment frameworks pros use to diagnose weaknesses fastHow to design practice sessions that transfer to real scoring resultsThe mental toughness habits that sustain confidence under pressureTechnology, data tracking, and feedback systems used by top instructorsHow to break performance plateaus and reignite improvementA step-by-step roadmap to becoming your own best coachDrawing from performance science, sport psychology, and real-world coaching insights, this book shows you how to treat golf improvement like a business — measurable, strategic, and constantly evolving.Whether you’re trying to:Lower your handicapImprove consistencyMaster the mental gamePractice with purposeOr sustain excellence as you ageThis book gives you the system to do it.Because mastery in golf isn’t a destination — it’s a lifelong process.And the players who get better year after year aren’t more talented…They simply follow a better blueprint.If you’re ready to take ownership of your improvement and unlock your next level of performance — this book is your roadmap.DR.DERRICK COLTON Read more