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MIKE BOOKER
. . .is well known in Texas amateur golf and beyond. He has won a record number of Texas Golf Association events and multiple Texas Player of the Year distinctions. In 2019, he was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Jackie Burke and Ben Hogan.
Megan Lee
. . .weighs in on The Tournament Golfer's Playbook.
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life, The Path of the Tournament Golfer *** "Mike, I have my Masters Degree in Sport Psychology, specializing in golf. I have many local students—Juniors, Seniors, and Tour Players. I have my favorite golf books, but this has jumped to the top of the list!" —Mary Ann
About the Author
Golf Life
Professional Life
Golf Life
- A record four-time Texas Golf Association Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015, and 2022, Senior)
- Winner of a record 14 Texas Golf Association events, including Senior, Mid Am and Mid Am Match Play
- Playing Member, U. of Houston NCAA National Championship team (1977)
- Selected Associated Press NCAA All-American Team, U. of Houston (1977)
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- A record four-time Texas Golf Association Player of the Year (2012, 2014, 2015, and 2022, Senior)
- Winner of a record 14 Texas Golf Association events, including Senior, Mid Am and Mid Am Match Play
- Playing Member, U. of Houston NCAA National Championship team (1977)
- Selected Associated Press NCAA All-American Team, U. of Houston (1977)
- Two-time U.S. National Club Champion (2007 and 2008, Senior)
- Southern Texas PGA Amateur of the Year (2014)
- Two-time South Texas Player of the Year (STAGA)
- Texas Golf Association South Texas Player of the Year, all ages (2011)
- First/only golfer named Athlete of the Year, Houston Sports News (2002)
- A record eight-time Houston City Amateur and Senior Amateur Champion in three different decades (four amateur, four senior championships, 1985 to 2018)
- GOLFWEEK “Local Legends” selection-only, six golfers selected nationally (2014)
- Winner of Charlie Coe, Champions Cup (two times) and Carlton Woods Invitational (a record four times)
- Selected All Southwest Conference Team, U. of Houston (1977)
Professional Life
Professional Life
Professional Life
- Founded Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1985
- Currently managing over $1,000,000,000 in client assets
- Selected for Worth Magazine’s “Americas Top 200 Advisors” six times
- Selected for The Financial Times’ “Top Registered Investment Advisers in America” multiple years
- Selected for the Houston Business Journal’s list of “Largest Housto
- Founded Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1985
- Currently managing over $1,000,000,000 in client assets
- Selected for Worth Magazine’s “Americas Top 200 Advisors” six times
- Selected for The Financial Times’ “Top Registered Investment Advisers in America” multiple years
- Selected for the Houston Business Journal’s list of “Largest Houston-area Money Management Firms” multiple years
- Selected for Forbes Magazine’s “Elite Professional Directory,” Forbes Top Managers of the U.S., multiple years
- Selected for Wealth Manager’s “Top Wealth Managers” multiple years
- Contributing author for The Wealth Factor and Stop and Think
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) 1986
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1988
- Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) 1992
- Board Certified in Asset Allocation (BCAA) 1995
Mike Booker, Featured Guest
Golf Channel's Golf Today
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch
in Golf Channel's Golf Today interview asked Mike Booker about his new book, "The Tournament Golfer's Playbook," and how the idea for it came about.
(February 13, 2023)
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
" Mike says that playing tournaments is a vital step to improving your golf game, no matter your level. While too much pressure can become debilitating, the right amount of it can reveal your strengths and weaknesses in ways recreational golf never can."
(July 2023)
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast
Mike Leonard: "Mike Booker is the author of the Tournament Golfer's Playbook - one of the best golf books for competitive players. By delving into the pages of this invaluable book, any type of golfer can learn how to perform under pressure. "
(June 1, 2023)
Lone Star Golf Magazine
T-Time Podcast Tori Totlis
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast
"If anyone knows what it is to build the type of mindset needed to become a successful competitive golfer, it's Houston's Mike Booker. Winner of 14 TGA Championships, a 2019 Texas Golf Hall of Fame inductee, and a collegiate All-American on the late 1970s powerhouse University of Houston golf teams, Booker at 68 knows exactly what constitutes a tournament golfer."
(April 19, 2023)
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
Coach McGraw, Baylor University Podcast
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
Mike Leonard: " Ready to play better in golf tournaments?.... In this video, I'll share five mental golf tips from [Mike's] book to help you play better under pressure. To dominate tournament golf you need more than just a good swing but a good mental game too. "
(July 16, 2023)
Pat Wheeler Podcast
Coach McGraw, Baylor University Podcast
Wicked Smart Golf Podcast 2
“Mike, I love 'the process' and 'self compassion.' You are an original thinker which I appreciate greatly.”
We visit with author Mike Booker about his popular book The Tournament Golfer's Playbook.
(March 24, 2023)
Mark Immelman Podcast
Coach McGraw, Baylor University Podcast
Coach McGraw, Baylor University Podcast
Mike talks about his top golf book and the central question that revolves around: "Are you a Tournament Golfer or just a Golfer who Plays Tournaments?"
He dives into various important topics that pertain to being a Tournament Golfer.
(March 24, 2023)
Coach McGraw, Baylor University Podcast
Coach McGraw, Baylor University Podcast
Coach McGraw, Baylor University Podcast
"I have had a mixture of guests on my show. Tour players, golf coaches...all kinds of guys. But (Mike) is probably the most unique guy I've had on here yet. He was a college player, played the tour, has done very well in the business world and has become sort of an amateur golf legend in Texas."
(January 20, 2023)
Imagine Golf App, The #1 Golf App for the Mental Game
Imagine Golf App, The #1 Golf App for the Mental Game
Imagine Golf App, The #1 Golf App for the Mental Game
Imagine Golf's 7-day Series of Mike Booker and The Tournament Golfer's Playbook
(January 2023)
#1 Best Selling Golf Book "The Tournament Golfer's Playbook" by Mike Booker is an essential resource for anyone aspiring to become a successful tournament golfer. Think of it as a guide that unlocks the secrets of tournament golf.
Michael Leonard
