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📘 Steel & Soil Companion E-Book

The Beginner’s Introduction to the Rules and Etiquette of Golf

Ever feel like golf has a secret code nobody explains?

This beautifully clear companion guide gives you everything you need to step onto any course with confidence. You’ll learn how a round of golf actually works, how to carry yourself with class, and how to avoid the mistakes most beginners don’t even know they’re making.
Whether you're brand new or returning after years away, this guide helps you understand the unspoken rhythm of the game—and walk tall from your very first round. It’s not just about rules—it’s about presence.

Where Deep Thinking Meets Real Results

This course is built to train more than your swing. It strengthens how you think, focus, and grow—under pressure. Rooted in proven principles from psychology and philosophy, Steel & Soil teaches you how to master your mindset, stay resilient, and face every challenge—on the course and in life—with clarity and confidence. ***

The Real Game is Mental

Hi, My Name is John O'Brien

For more than twenty years, golf has captivated me—not only as a sport, but as one of life’s most enduring and profound teachers. I was raised in this game by my grandfather, a WWII veteran who shared with me legendary stories of being around his favorite sport - including watching Bobby Jones (the Babe Ruth of golf) win a golf tournament, and secretly playing golf with his general, in between battles, in France during WWII.  His stories lit a fire in me early, and by the time I was a teenager, I was a competitive golfer with a deep respect for the challenge, the beauty, and the quiet lessons of this game.

Later, I earned a Master’s degree and began teaching high school and coaching high school golf—guiding raw beginners, sharpening occasional players, and learning how to make this game come alive for absolutely anyone. I have since gone on to work for several faith-based organizations, start my own non-profit, and have been involved in building several entrepreneurial ventures. Through it all, teaching and coaching have become the heartbeat of my mission—where passion meets purpose in a way that nothing else does.

Here’s what I’ve learned about golf: the biggest problem facing new and casual golfers isn’t lack of desire—it’s confusion. There’s too much jargon, too many conflicting techniques, and not enough straight talk from someone who gets it. So I created Steel and Soil Blueprint—a clear, step-by-step system that demystifies the game, breaks it down with purpose, and builds your skill, confidence, and love for golf in a way that actually lasts.

Whether you've never swung a club before or you've dabbled for years without progress, this course was made for you. It’s my privilege to share it with you—and to walk with you into what I believe is the greatest game God ever invented.

I’ll see you out there.

The Golfer’s Mindset

The Steel & Soil Blueprint draws from timeless golf fundamentals, modern mental performance principles, and the real experiences of everyday players. This masterclass strips away the noise and gives you a clear, proven process:

• Learn what every club is for—and how to use it well

• Understand your stance, grip, swing, and follow-through

• Build habits on the range that translate to confidence on the course

• Master the short game—the true key to scoring

• Develop emotional resilience, strategic decision-making, and self-awareness

Golf, like life, rewards consistency and composure. That’s why this course isn’t just technical—it’s transformational.

Why It Works

Most players try to fix their swing without fixing their foundation. The Steel & Soil Blueprint starts where improvement actually begins: with mindset, structure, and decision-making.

It breaks the game down into 40 easy-to-follow videos, each one rooted in practical advice, real-world experience, and clean design—so you can watch, absorb, and apply it immediately.

Whether you're brand new or have been playing for years, this course helps you:

• Play smarter rounds

• Make cleaner contact

• Feel more confident in every shot

• Actually enjoy the game more

• And most importantly—keep growing on and off the green

This isn't about becoming a pro. It's about becoming the kind of player people love to play with—and the kind of person you’re proud to become.

What Can the Steel & Soil Blueprint Help With?

You might be surprised how far the right structure can take you. Here’s what students of the course say they’ve experienced:

• Less frustration, more fun

• Clearer club selection and smoother routines

• Lower scores without swinging harder

• Confidence playing with friends, clients, or even strangers

• Deeper calm under pressure

• A genuine love for the game again

This course is about becoming the kind of golfer who belongs out there. Not because you’re perfect—but because you’ve built something solid. That’s the Steel & Soil way.