I almost quit…my first pro event of the year
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- In episode 3 of Quest For The Open, I launch my own golf tour series! Here's how I got on in the first event...
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I just want to say Peter , after going through skin and lung cancer ,a broken back and having two disk fused together through my throat all in the last 5 years , it was you and that Rick bloke who inspired me to play golf again. I’m not great and I can’t bomb it like you can but thanks to you , I’m loving going and having a bash. Thanks again and love the content and banter ✌️
"That Rick bloke" hilarious lol
I’m only 5 minutes from Fleetwood. To know I could duff my shots into the same bunkers is an honour
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So funny! 😂
Peter, I am going to be here saying this until you get through qualifying. Don't forget to have fun!! You are blessed with the ability to play a game for a living and I know you are a professional but enjoy the grass and the sky and the wind and all the beauty that comes from this great game we play. Your mind will put itself where you need it. Keep pushing forward mate.
Beautifully put 👍🏌🏼♂️
I agree. It's kind of disheartening to watch him have fun on videos and even competitive challenges then get into a tournament and tuns into what's expected if you're on TV or something with the posing and head shaking and over the top body language. I feel like he's trying to do what's "expected" instead of just playing his game.
That intro unlocks so many top gear memories for me
Just needed that kick into Jessica
i was coming here to say the same thing
Wow what a vote of confidence that is from Padraig. We all agree with him. Go for it 👍
And get a caddy to train that mindset and make the right decisions.
It’s incredible how you bring us subscribers along for the ride Pete. I feel like I play every shot, suffer every disappointment and celebrate every great shot with you. Testament to how you and the boys get us the audience fully involved in the videos. I’m only half way through this one and that’s how I feel.
I’ve seen all of QFTO videos from seasons past. Mate I wish you all the luck with this years effort. Come on Pete you’ve got this, The Myrtle Beach comp proves it’s in the locker!!
I think what this video does a great job showing, is how much golf is the mental game. It’s very clear Peter is a great golfer, but when he gets into his own head, his game suffers.
Loved the video, Peter.
Finchy really just out working everyone right now. Huge 300k+ videos, great guests and great colabs. Mixing it up and not afraid to do something different. This is what happens when you outwork everyone. That includes the big fella from manny, the 3 big dogs at bds and the American kids. 💪
Peter! You have really stepped up your content the last 6 months. It's been really great. Some of the other "OG" youtube creators have not and are getting stale. If anything, you are keeping up with or surpassing the younger/newer creators. I re-subscribed a bit ago and now am looking forward to each new post!
This honesty with the bad play is actually gold Pete. It's so easy to let your thoughts and emotions get a grip, but the more you do this kind of competition, the more you get used to it. Paddy thinks you're good enough, we all do, it's just that you need to believe it too :). Great real comp content!
I injured my sciatic nerve during a practice session. I kept letting it rest but playing golf. It put me out for a year. Back in December, I woke up unable to walk and in the most pain of my life. Today, I was cleared to hit my full bag and ease my way back into golf. Here’s to breaking 80 this year!
Golf aside, the quality of the video is outstanding. This video is every bit as good as anything seen on Golf Channel.
Well done on not walking in and battling through. Fleetwood is a great little track that I have played many times and when the weather is bad it’s biblical. It’s fantastic that you are sponsoring this series and putting your neck on the line playing in these events, you’re the man to be shot at. Keep it up.
Press on Pete! Quitting becomes a habit and (other than for injury) there is nothing to gain! We will continue to play golf through the good and the bad. For that is the essence of golf itself.
You are an inspiration, Pete. Youre attempting to do something unbelievably, viciously difficult, and your approach to taking on such a challenge is a wonderful example for us all. I couldnt be rooting for you any harder. Cheers!
Tough conditions. You’ll get it.
Look up above
You have inspired me many times. Remember look for and take the positive on every shot , dump the negative. As Padraig Harrington says, stop beating yourself up. Padraig won a new fan in me. He was such a joy to watch and imparted such sage advice in your video. You have all the golf skills needed to win and again remember, as Padraig said, you are a great ball striker. PS. I enjoy your interaction with your staff. You work so well together and have created a great site.
Played Fleetwood on a sunny calm day and it’s an absolute joy.
Also played it when it’s completely the opposite and it can be brutal.
I say it again ... the editing on these QFTO Vids is off the charts good
Thanks for sharing. Competitive golf is Crazy hard and Stressful is an understatement. You'll get it. Stay in the moment, preparation will save you! Remember SMILE 😆
I sympathise with you completely today Pete. I had an open this morning and was 15 over through the front 9. Yesterday’s casual round was 5 over for the whole round to put things in to perspective. Mental game is so important for golf and without a doubt the hardest hurdle to get over
Handicap of 10.8 and played yesterday. Was going great until a nightmare on the 13th - 5 off the tee and finished with a 9. In the past I would've chucked it but remembered Padraig's words to you about mentality and not beating ourselves up. So glad I did as I played the 14th-18th 1 under par and finished with a 79. Keep going Pete
I love the raw, emotional honesty in these videos Peter - you're clearly super passionate about your goal here and it's so great to see that! You also need to take your own advice from when you were playing the Bryan Bros - can you change what's just happened? No! Is being angry going to positively impact your game? No! Keep that in mind and you'll smash the qualifying events!!
I’ve been simulator practicing all winter. My score doesn’t show improvement but I know I am hitting purer and playing smarter.
Keep after it Pete.
Petes content recently has been top level! Best golfing youtuber currently
Great edit.
As a Brit that moved to San Diego, CA about 16 years ago I honestly don't think I could play Links golf courses again! The golf courses of SoCal like Torrey Pines, Aviara and La Costa with blue skies are a completely different ball game. Hats off to you, Pete!
Good man for being so honest about it all. Golf is a head scrambler at the best of times. Good luck, keep going.
Pausing after 5 holes. Pete, it's blowing a gale, lob wedge is for bunker shots only today. Play links golf, keep it low and simple
Glad to see Pete sticking it out and getting back into competition. Don’t give up! This is your year.
Quality video guys. Keep going Pete.
The music from the 30 minute mark is absolutely rocking. Let's have some more of that, add some face melting guitar solo; that would be epic!
showing the line and your angle of the shot tracer makes this a joy to watch. When your ball goes right or left, talk us through what you did wrong and what you are going to do to correct it. Like Padraig when he did a swing routine to correct a hook 🙂. Good luck on your journey to the Claret Jug!!
Given you bounced back with a couple birdies in super tough conditions, I’d say that’s not a bad start to tournament golf. Next time you’ll be early etc.
It looks like the end of that movie Point Break with the 50 year storm!
What I see is someone, who's competitive drive and desire to master their craft that has gotten them this far, is the thing that is now holding them back.
"What got you here, won't get you where you want to be" - type deal.
Not saying lose the competitive edge, but managing expectations with yourself and being as present as you can (i.e. not thinking about the multiple puts/duffs etc.) is a great place to be!
You're a solid golfer, keep up the grind. The open will be well worth the experience :)
Great thing to do sponsorship and support the local PGA. Really enjoy this type of vlog similar to when you and Rick started RUclips. Thanks Pete.
I watched the game with Padraig Harrington and thought his advice was spot on as far as you are concerned. You beat yourself up far too much and attempt to play with a ‘bad attitude’ when you do. You are a lovely man and we are all cheering you on. Cut yourself some slack. You are making a living doing something most of us would cut off a leg for and most of the time you at a level most of us would cut the other leg off for. Enjoy each and every moment. Good luck for the future.
What are you on about? His attitude is fantastic.
@@Eat-MyGoal he can get very down on himself trying to be too perfect I agree with Paddy opinion too,
Amen to this. I understand they are as human as us, and its hard to grasp how lucky they are themself. But its really something they have to say every morning and night. They are so so lucky.
@@Eat-MyGoal the attitude I refer to is when Pete beats himself up each time he makes a mistake and allows that to impact on the following holes. Harrington made the point that no one should be so arrogant to believe they can play with such an attitude and that he needs to learn to let it go.
@@Eat-MyGoal Watch Peter's video with Padraig Harrington, it'll make more sense...
Peter this is a tip, I play competetive golf myself, and as a 21 year old lad I have some issues that reminds me of you when it comes to expectations and beating myself up. Here's a tip that has revolutionised my mental. As much as possible whenever you have a bad shot or an unideal line etc. don't go with the mentality of "this was bad" or "I should've done this", go out there with the mentality of "maybe it got a good bounce" or "Im gonna ace this put". Its not cause im naive or anything like that, but in my experience it cuts down my negative thoughts ALOT and helps negate the snowball effect. If you imagine that you're mad 100% of the time after hitting a bad shot, this helps reduce that to only 20% of the time. This doesnt mean you don't get annoyed, but you're not mad while walking up to the ball, when theres nothing you can actually do or distract your mind with.
Then when you come up to the ball and see the bad lie and maybe get annoyed it's easier to say to yourself "I gotta focus on this next shot", cause youre actively interacting with something then. Hope it helps.
I loved the Corner Peter adding extra commentary.
I played with a +3 hdcp, multiple club champ amateur one day, and was struck by the control he had from 50 yards and in vs me (6hdcp) and my friend (scratch-ish former US College player). You, Mr. FINCH, are a fantastic and powerful ball-striker. If you lock in your short game and avoid injury, there is no reason you can't go super-low
Please, please, please give the trolly a name! I just love the idea of Pete walking off, looking back and saying "Come on Melvin!" (Other names are available)
Hey PF. One noticeable thing was a caddie. I think you would benefit from having someone there to keep you in check and reduce the emotion. Someone to help you plot your way round and chat over the options and misses.
Chin up buddy. Even the PGA pros have off days and in those conditions anyone would find it tough.
Looking forward to seeing you evolve.
I was going to post the same comment. Caddie/psychologist.
I think a Pete / Golf Sidekick collab is what we all need to see. Course management and a change in mentality has totally improved my game no end 🎉
It's about time my golf game got on par with technology, and I could definitely watch my scores drop! Here's hoping I can track my way to victory. Guess it's time to put my game on the wrist
Nice touch with the Top Gear inspired intro
I love the line and distance graphics! So nice!
Being a member at Fleetwood, all I can say Pete, is welcome to the real word of golf! That can be pretty classed as normal, just ask any member. Haha
Great to see you down at the course though showcasing it off.
All the best for the future
Dave
Pete I really felt this. That looked brutal! Could feel the weather thru the screen. Well done for finishing positively. Keep going we're all rooting for you
PF.
An emotional day for you, it must have been tough. Keep up the effort and we hope to see you at the Open qualifying final👍
Beautiful course and it looks like challenging conditions. You make the hard look easy and easy . . .well
Honestly, without that one hole, it was a crazy good round given the circumstances!
Also, SHOTSCOPE!! ❤❤
Nice honesty about how you're feeling. Lots of people go through this but don't even realise.
Peter I'm sure I speak for so many of us amateur golf enthusiasts when I say your journey is our journey. Keep up the good fight!
Great video, Peter! You are swinging great and the attitude is perfect! Never be satisfied.
I love playing in ametur tournaments, it takes 2-3 holes to settle the nerves and then it becomes really fun.
6 minutes in and you’ve told us how unprofessionally prepared you were for this round,and that’s the difference with the boys at the top. They never let up and are consistently ready.
Pete, I think you should get the band back together in a collaborative Quest for the Open. You, Carter, Fryer, Rick (he may be “too big”), all pushing each other. One of you guys will get through. That would be awesome.
I’ve had 2 awful rounds of golf recently and ready to quit, you keep me going pete! Thank you
Commenting to let you know that we love these videos - how to compete and how to prepare to compete - more than any other. Conditions are tricky and there are some good players out there. Would love to see an extended video on your strokes gained as it is tempting to look at things like three off the tee and think it wrecks your score (and it does), but I always get the feeling watching you that those partial wedges could just go a tiny bit closer, and that a few more putts from 9-10 feet could drop. Keep these up Pete, if you ever feel this pressure, remind yourself that most of us would love to be able to strike the ball like you, and that we all have more bad days than good - unless your name is Scheffler!
Hey Pete, based on my observation of what this video was showing, I dont observe any mechanical (swing process) concerns which would required any serious adjustment to my awing. Instead I like what I was observing. Now it is just a matter of putting time on the golf course.
Your final comment is the key to progress upward. Now here is an idea which i used to make believe regarding scoring. As a practice drill, with a strong amator player, to help believing of his scoring abilities, 9which worked) alternate heach holes from the back tees to the second up tees,... back tees all clubs are alowed but your target is not to exceed par as a score..... second tees up, only irons and fairway clubs are allowed and your target is to chase birdies at the worst.... with a 66% success.with birdies as target..... It worked for that amator to believe in scoring.... Something to try Pete.
Pete, I can only see success and improvement from this point forward.
Success to you
Cheers
GPB
Grew up on links courses (Edinburgh, East Lothian, and Aberdeen). The pain this game can cause is extraordinary.
People joke about having a bad round and how angry they get. It's no joke. When i played round after round, year after year, and endured, i didn't notice.
I have dropped golf from my life. Every shot i see a pro hit i imagine what i would do...what club...what shot. But i wasn't getting better.
And i still miss those few good shots. But not the rest. You can keep those.
Pete I'm sure everyone was just happy to play against you and to be in your event! And your remote control caddy cracks me up every time😂
Thanks for the video and honesty. Shows that golf is hard and that you do need to give yourself a break when it doesn't go well. Keep going
I got cold watching you Pete, and I'm in Australia!
Hang in there Pete - can’t wait to see you tee it at an Open - maybe this year!
Piriformis is no joke mine once spasmed after a round of golf in the clubhouse which left me like a trout out of water in the middle of the floor 😂
Considering all the “headwinds”…. ie the wind, the wet course, late arrival, sponsorship pressure, filming…..it’s not surprising what transpired. Imagine getting rid of most of that and vision just how good the game could be …. Great content 👍👍
Pete, you are a wonderful golfer and a joy to watch in the vlogs. I used to play in a lot of tournaments and always did well in practice, but on the day I just couldn't keep my head together. I quit tournaments and only play socially with friends and I have never enjoyed my golf so much and am also playing very good without the pressure. I'd say retire from tournament play as it doesn't suit you and keep on with the amazing vlogs. Oh and move to Florida, it would be amazing.
Great honest round there Pete. I play a lot of links golf in North Wales and it can be so brutal, yes you do want to walk off sometimes. However as you saw, everyone else was struggling as well so you have to take it just one shot at a time. I played my first medal off the back tees last week and didnt care about the score, I just played each shot as it came. Had one double, four three putts and still shot 80 gross putting me 4th. Ignoring the scorecard was a big thing there and just leaving the last bad shot behind me - looking forward to seeing you progress, your game has come on massively.😁
Oh my god Pete that was like army golf I felt your pain .. my head would have been buried a bunker ..well done you are a winner in my eyes ❤
Video is a real dose of reality Peter, and interesting to hear your narrative! Come up to Newburgh for a round, its a proper test and we would love to have you play here
Class series pete, don’t know why RUclipsrs think you wanna watch them play with kids clubs or hit a driver out a bunker from an app on your phone.
The real boys come for the top notch golf and what could be one day.
When you play, don’t care what everyone or anyone else thinks. Freedom and focus and fun with your own game.
With practice and repeated rounds you can only get better.
Many people would love to be able to play as you do.
Even if you have good days or bad days.
I think your last comment about your game was the most important. STO beating yourself up. You can't change/influence your last shot but you CAN your next. Keep grinding, you are so so close.
Keep positive Pete, I appreciate its not always easy but listen to Padraig’s advice the best you can 👊
Awesome again, I am quite enjoying seeing more competition Pete, and the change in approach to the game. Love it
I also struggle with Piriformis syndrome so I feel for you and know exactly what you are going through with the hip/back/nerve discomfort.
Conditions looked terrible. I loved the Shot Scope analysis at the end of the video, provides some good insight into the round. Are you able to make the Shot Scope round overview a regular feature of this series? It adds something to the video
I do prefer this content over almost any Florida course with carts!
Ive been watching your videos for years and they have definitely gotten better and better they are just so much fun to watch...just try not to beat urself up to much about the golf haha😂😅😊
The wind looked crazy
Really interesting Pete, love the post review analysis too
i feel for you peter, myself being rotten at the game i still love it, good days will return for you
Very cool that you did this. I’m only 5 minutes in so don’t know how ends. You’ve been playing great lately.
How do you not ha e millions of subscribers. This is an amazing undertaking and to try qualify yourself is going to be brilliant. Keep the chin up and get stuck in.
Hole 9 - me all over :) Remember - its a game, it's supposed to be fun. I also want to add, you can't focus on the result, only your part in it, the swing and the contact you make. Don't get mental. :) Sometimes you can hit a great shot and it ends up in a terrible spot, other times, you chunk it and it ends up getting a bounce that puts it 3 feet from the hole. Played in Casper Wyoming in those kinds of conditions (well maybe 50 mph winds)
Pete, you are so self-deprecating it's crazy. I get that it is a defence mechanism.....you give yourself a hard time before subscribers or other people get the chance. The reality is you are way way tough on yourself! Serious time with a sports physiologist would help.....but just remember, as a scratch player you've already achieved what 99% of golfers never will!
You hit upon a couple of really solid reasons for this round (not just the conditions) but the different responsibility of sponsoring this tournament and the back spasm - due to added stress and a late arrival - would certainly cloud your thought processes. I'm sure you're already aware, stay positive, you will succeed 👍
Zen Golf Mastering the Mental Game is an amazing book if you have not read it yet.
That good ol fsx skills challenge back in the day had your wedges dialed
New ball, new clubs, garbage conditions, two bad holes. All in all, Pete, seems like you’re making progress and you know what you need to work on. Keep at it.
I really like the brutal honesty of this video.
Golf is hard, well done for hanging in there Pete. That "What if...?" crooked thinking is a killer though. Best of luck in the quest..
Finchy, you've got a great swing, smooth as hell.
I always think a that swing when I'm playin, keep smooth and don't rush, cheers bud.
Let's freaking go 🏌️
I am a member at Fleetwood and it's my first year playing links there. It's not an easy course as much as it looks bland but if you land in the rough it's hard going. Love the videos, keep it up.
Golf is a game, a soul destroying, infuriating, frustrating game. But every now and then you play great and that is what is great about it. 😎
The conditions looked horrendous. Key point I feel, was arriving just in time. I think whether subconsciously, it never helps. I think you are playing this year better than ever. Also, your mental game is better as well. So I think you know what to work on, and I look forward to continuing the journey with you. Best of luck!
Been watching this and feel your pain, I too took on board the comments from Padraig, went out as 23 handicap, played poor had two shots out of bounds smashed and bent my 4 iron on my bag, which I am ashamed of, let’s hope tonight’s game goes better
Let’s say I have learnt an important lesson on a.expensive day