Peter, I must say, that you gained so much profile over these last months and your content is really evolving into something unique. I loved the talk about the m,ental side of the game (also in the podcast) this was immensely interesting. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Pete your production has gone so far in the past 4-5 years ive been watching you. Love seeing the improvements in golf and production thanks for sharing
Hey Pete, so stoked on your content still, just like I have been since I first started playing golf and stumbling across your channel a bit over 4 years ago. Like you I'd always struggled with the mental side as my scores dropped over time. This year I made a change in how I was going to approach my game. Through listening to Zen Golf and Zen Putting I've attempted to implement positive mind sets no matter what the outcome. It's been tough, but it is definitely bearing fruit with my handicap dropping to single figures after being on 15 less than a year ago. It is a hard road but the mind is such a powerful and underutilized weapon in our arsenal. Stick with it Pete. Can't wait to see you get that qualification done!!
Hey Pete, not sure if you read the comments or not but I love watching you play, and this video has touched a nerve with me. I also struggle mentally both on the course and off it. Once you slip into that feeling that it's all going wrong I feel the game goes out the window. I hope you get it under control, and I, and I'm sure everyone else subscribed to you, believe you can do it. You're a great golfer, and seems like a great guy, I wish you the very best.
Love this video Peter . so honest and informative. reveals the complexity of the game not only from the technicalities of perfecting the moving parts of the swing but also the mental toughness required to perform well at a professional level. the health aspect is also of major importance and whilst obviously you work out muscular strength is not enough. the most important structure for golfers is the spine and when swinging a golf club a straight back with the right hip following the right shoulder rotationaly and lagging by the least amount possible releaves shear stress on the discs and connective tissue. In short if you can get your hip to follow your shoulder by no more than an inch or so you will never have an back injury
Great vid Pete! One thing I would recommend is playing with a friend who knows your game and can help get you out of your own head. Playing with friends who can help calm you down after a bad shot and get you back into the relaxing part of golf has always helped me. Relax, swing smooth and let the club do the work mate! You know how to play, just have fun! Best of luck and looking forward to the next video!
Hi Pete just want to say stick with it. For every failure come sweet success. When you make the open it will be so satisfying for you . All the work you have put into it will be more then worth it. Best of luck my friend.
This is great stuff for younger people who really want to succeed in golf. Personally, I try to visualize. I also try to laugh at myself alot. I am NOT the caliber of golfer you are. Plus I am alot older but those two little things have always helped me. And by the way good luck in your quest. We are pulling for you.
It depends on your personality.. if you fully understand the best mental approach it doesnt matter if you react. I do think you need someone to be near you, either a caddy or someone who really knows you well, that can be you whisper in your ear as you go around the course. That is why the tour pro's look so good, not only their standard but someone chatting to them to break the tension. It's a bit like driving a car, by yourself over a four hour trip most people stop for a break but if you are with friends it is easier to complete the journey in one go. Golf is a great game but the time in between shots is the devils time to put you off.
I admire you for being so open and honest. I was struggling with energy levels and so saw a nutritionist and made a different to my energy levels but quality sleep is massive. Zen golf is worth a read, it recommends letting your emotions out but quickly moving on. Bottling hovis draining. You can have to many swing thoughts so what are the critical sucess factors for each type.of shot ? Keep it to a couple of.key attributes after you have visualise the shot. Good luck
Made some little tweaks in my driver set up in my Monday game per your suggestion , and hit 12/14 fairways. I have been working on your putting tip for a while. Your video reinforced that what I was doing is good practice. All 5 of your fundamental tips were right on. Great instruction. Thanks.
What I admire about your vlogs Pete especially with the quest for the open vlogs is how you dissect your game on camera and break it down into components and actually show us viewers how you try to improve each aspect. There are many golf vloggers on RUclips but not many educate the viewers as well as you! Keep up the good work sir 👏
This is my favourite golf series on RUclips Pete. I struggle with the mental aspect as lot as well, I'm an engineer by profession and find it very hard to switch off the technical thoughts, and as a result sometimes feel the more I practice the worse I get due to undoing the good work from before. Frustrating feeling being your own worst enemy!
Great video, Peter! Not many videos/golfers touch on the psychological side of the sport and it's great to see that even pros can relate to emotions getting out of hand and having effect their game. And thank you for the hints and tips you gave for how you are working towards controlling your emotions more. Thanks again!
Honestly m8 I have to say your videos are more pleasurable to watch than last year. You have been continuing to work a lot on the mental game and it shows. You come across as much more positive and loose in the vids. My 2 cents but good work.
You and Rick are the best. How honest you both are about your game. I think the mental side of the game is the hardest. Watch John on bad golf. As soon as he over reacts it all goes dreadfully wrong. I have genuinely found a way to not worry. I play for fun and you guys do it for a living so it's very different. I just genuinely think how lucky I am to be playing. Had a heart attack at 35, managed to get the big C three times and keep bouncing back. A bad shot really means nothing to me. Doesn't mean I don't care as I really do. I like to play well but I just cherish the good shots. Started playing again a few months ago and it's just great. Hope you and Rick do more videos together.
This is sooo helpful. I followed much of these mental tools and lowered my score significantly. I normally just about break 90 but shot an 83 by sticking to asking myself one question per shot. Big thanks for that!
Great content Peter! Your Quest is so fun to watch...and it will be achieved. I watch you because you keep it fun. so..Keep it fun! rooting for you my man.
I've shot sporting clays at a somewhat high level for over 20+years. When I first started we use golf mental games books for our sport too. (they are very similar) preshot routine, focus, positive mental thoughts after each shot etc. It was very tiring at first. I am not a great golfer, but I use those lessons learned from competitive shooting in my golf game. I learned to practice like a tournament, doing nothing different in practice than I would do in competition. It is far less tiring in both shooting and golf. After ever shot (whether shooting or golf) you must let it go and only think about the preshot routine of the NEXT SHOT! Cheers and good luck
peter, this is one of the better tournament prep videos i've seen. i really like the "quiet eye" concept as well as practicing not reacting to shots. quality stuff. thank you and good luck in your quest!
I like most tend to watch multiple online golf instructors and Vlogers. However and I don’t mean this in a derogatory way for any golfer out there trying to improve. Most do try to cater for the masses which is great. I fear that content is a little to general for reasonable golfers who can let’s say “Play a bit”. As of today Peter you are one of Two that I now subscribe to the (Other being TXG as I like some tech information too) Your approach to your own improvement is an inspiration and more in line with where I feel I need to be working as I get back in to this most frustrating wonderful game!! Thanks again for a great vid
I love the look of the new adidas golf shoes. They go really well with white or black pants! They are really clean looking and when noticed really make the whole outfit pop!
I feel you Pete, since I scheduled take my PAT, my game has been a disaster! To the point I was contemplating canceling it! After a leave the course early walk off meltdown, I decided to address my mental game. I highly recommend Zen Golf, it is almost laughable how on point it is on my game right now! Already feeling better with a lot of work to do! Keep up the hard word Pete and it will come.
Peter I feel your pain.. quite literally. 22 years old and have two herniated discs L4-L5 and L5-S1, mostly from lifting and exaggerated from my excessive swing speed. You have to take care of your back more than anything, don't try to rip the ball on every drive, tempo is the one thing that helps my back the most and keeps me from injuring it further!
A very unexpected thing happened to me when I changed my mindset. To explain: My short game is pretty much spot on. Playing hcp -4, my scrambling is about to 75%. So when I imagined my approach shot, I started to tell myself, that is not so important to hit the green, just do not miss it in the wrong spot. Since I was pretty much sure to save my score with up and downs, I took away the pressure of hit GIR. After a while i hit much more greens as before. Just because of changing my mindset. I fully agree with Pete. Work on your mindset and your scores go down automatically. Just my 2 (or some more) cents 🙋
Hey Pete- love your channel! I don’t think that it’s about repressing your emotions after a shot and trying not to feel emotions. The key is recognizing your joy, frustration, disappointment, etc. in the moment, admitting that you feel that way, and then processing and moving on. You can’t not feel emotions; and trying to repress them only leads to more anxiety. Dustin Johnson is the best I’ve ever seen at recognizing and processing on the golf course; and this allows him to never carry one shot into the next. So instead of Stenson, say DJ after every shot!
So so interesting to watch this video. I struggle with putting to much pressure on myself when playing. Even just with mates. I have had to learn to chill out more and this started on the range. Slow down everything. Get a routine that works for me and stick to it.
I like this content. It really has me taking a second look at how the mental game plays a role in my overall performance. The entire concept of visualizing the shot really has improved my ability to get the shots that I want.
As per your request, something that has helped my game mentally for this year. I have cut about 6 strokes off per round on average this year, partially from my swing getting tightened up, but mainly because I try to focus on the next shot once I start walking to the ball. My general thinking is that each new shot is just playing a new hole and I spend the round just trying to hit targets. If I drive the ball on a par 4, my next shot is simply a par 3 hole. The result of the first shot simply determines the difficulty of that hole, which has nothing to do with results, and you simply are playing an easy or difficult par 3. This has allowed me to focus on each shot individually and ignore the results, which gives me more time to think about how to execute the next shot, let my creativity work, and then plan my practice swings to match what I need to feel.
Played the other night and thought I’d try visualising a couple of tee shots - the two that I did properly (took time with) actually went exactly how I imagined... so will certainly try it more.
Pete what I found in my game was that I was better off letting the emotion out but working on not letting it transition into my next shot. It's like bottling up our emotions and then having a break down 15 years later. Emotion is good but letting it flow over into the rest of our lives is not. Golf is like life.
I'm finding these quest for the open videos really interesting, in particular how much the mental part of the game effects the pros as much as amateurs. When I started caddying for a pro I quickly realised expectation differences, he or another pro in our group would hit a shot and I'd be like wow!! And on the verge of saying great shot as it had flew miles and popped on the green, but they'd then let out a sigh or in some cases an expletive and I'd be quite thankful I didn't say good shot, as a pros expectation is massively different to mine!! Keep the videos coming, and hope you're back at the top of the leader board on the next tournament 🤞🏻🤞🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Pete - You know it absolutely DOESN'T matter that you react to the shot right after. What matters is if you RETAIN the emotion after you start your journey to the next shot. Think about all the tour pros. They almost always react either good or bad. BUT they let the bad go - just my two cents . Think about all of the energy you expended attempting to do that as opposed to moving on and focusing on the next shot.
I have to say for me personally the focusing on a single point on the ball has helped my game a lot, it makes me not overthink my swing and I am tending to hit the ball much better because of it.
Good luck with your next quest for the open. I really respect the fact the you are not a just a content creator but a competitive player as well. I this series really shows us mere mortals how tough life is for so many pros on tour. Keep it up . Cheers. Oh just saw your old match with Paris as your partner. Did you ever spend a night in Paris ?
Tried your quiet eye and although in comparison I am a nowhere near your handicap , ( I am a 15 handicap) it works well but like you it’s working well for short game and putting..it am definitely going to stick with it.
Oh my gosh Peter! You're wearing the new throwback Adidas golf shoes. I had a couple pair of those shoes in high school and I would love to have the new golf shoes!
I was advised to stop thinking about my score, but it's so hard when you have to keep writing it down. So i asked my brother (who i play woth a lot) to keep my score and not ask me about it at all, just to see the difference it made when i literally just hit shots and didn't even count them. Amazing! It makes golf soooo much easier, my scores just tumble everytime i play like that. Sadly of course it isnt an option most of the time, but it has prooved to me how important it is not to think about the score. Try playing with someone else doing ALL the counting, they cant ask you how many you took, its their job to keep track for you, it is incredible how this helps.
Sam Broadhurst won the Pleasington Antlers a few weeks ago at 16 under. 6 under in the morning, 10 in the afternoon. No bogeys. That's the level you're looking at if you've got ambitions of teeing it up in a Major
I always had the same issue playing Baseball in college. My mind/emotions would continually hold me back and I’d just blame it on my ADHD 😂... After some growing up though I realized it was all on me and the mental game is as, or even more important than the physical. Visualization is key, but staying level is what really helped me in baseball, and now golf lol. Love your videos man and can’t wait to see you achieve your goals! 😃
Hi Pete, just a quick question. Do you do any Yoga or daily back streches? It helps me out a lot and has stopped my issues, not sure if this is something you do or have considered but just a suggestion. Great video. Cheers
@@peterfinchgolf Well I'm no expert by any means but I've had experience along with talking to others with similar problems to yours. Regular back stretches every day can do wonders, may be worth considering if it keeps being a pain.
I'm a member at Pleasington and the course is terrific at the moment despite the tough times. Some good ideas on the mental side of the game. Might give those things a go.
You know what Pete your a top guy real down to earth with serious talent When I started playing golf I was a 15 handicap Now it's 7'4 ,this year I will be down to 4 This year after trials tribulations with clubs & Not over thinking about shots I'm playing the best golf of my life my best ever rounds last year was 68 68 back to back 69 18 holes I went away thinking I didn't even know I was playing That's my tip to you Pete 🤙👌 Don't over think ,just play 👊🤙👌
I am always amazed at the amount of effort put into shots by pros. If you hit a drive at 90/95% would you not be more relaxed and hit a better shot? And let’s face it the next shot in on a par 4 will be a 54 instead of a 60 degree wedge ? Any thoughts?
Can so relate to your mental and emotional challenges, on the range I can get in to a groove and hit the ball crisp in any shape I want.... Cut to the course and standing over the ball is like I’ve never swung a club in my life and it all goes pear shaped! 🙄 Golf is hard!
The mental change I’ve made over the last 6 months are, when on tee not looking for the miss but looking for fairway and which part should I try to be on, has helped massive, also every shot I stay positive even if I duff it lol, my game has gone from averaging 12/16 over par and now it’s back to 5/8 over par which is roughly my handicap and hopefully in the future will get handicap coming down,
Don't be so hard on yourself buddy. Every single one of us ... have days/weeks where it's tough. Hang in, forget the score, swing the club and just remember to enjoy it :)
Love your vids Peter. So helpful to hear all of the different ways to improve and ways to stay on course, figuratively and literally :) I try to use the same philosophy as life (so many parallels...) high hopes, low expectations. AND, the ability to laugh at bad shots and not take myself, or this game, too seriously. Ahoy, mate!
Love your channel and the content has both a variety and a purpose! Your "Quest for the Open" provides great and interesting content. I would love to have you over in the US and play some rounds around South Carolina!
Super content Peter; love your analysis of your own game - very honest and insightful Ive tried the quiet eye approach - not there yet but I do feel it helps Cheers
Hey Peter, one thing you can try to do to be less results oriented is when you are taking your golf swing focusing on the preshot routine and let that be the determiner of success. Have someone else score the round so you don't have to know the score, and focus on going through your process. The mental game isn't an overnight change, but the most important thing is trusting yourself and you will get there. I am working on my inner game right now, but for me going through my preshot routine, then saying, "I trust you body" and swinging has helped me trust my body knows what to do. It's the best at knowing what to correct. P.S. read the Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallaway. It is a great book on the mental side of the sports/life. As for the emotions, you don't have to eliminate the emotions, its about dropping them and refocusing by the next shot. Being aware of them is the first step, then slowly they go down. Headspace.com and their app has a lot on this side of sports/life
I think you just need to be kind to yourself! Have a cuppa, chill out and just enjoy what you are doing because whatever you might think of your own performances you are doing a cracking job at life!
Hi Peter, just want to say I love watching your Videos, love your little side comments when things don’t go quite right.... or when they go better than expected 👍🏻👍🏻 I can see it’s hard to completely shut emotions out of the game, but surely it’s important to get yourself „fired up“ whilst playing?look at Jon Rahm, Tiger, Ian Poulter, to Name just a few.
Love the Quest for the Open! I'm not at all on your level, but it's inspiring to watch and there are certainly nuggets I can take away any work on in the mental game for my upcoming club championship.
I’m a mental mess sometimes and I find success by focusing on the process not result. I try to breathe...... deep and slow to lower heart rate and anxiety......then focus on the shot and pre-shot routine. It’s a constant struggle.
Love the video as always Peter! However, keeping with the idea of the mental game and trying to be basically emotionless has got me really thinking. Obviously I'm no sports psychologist, I won't claim to be one, but I personally don't like the idea of trying to always react completely neutral to my shots. I am not a professional golfer, but I am a professional athlete in my own field and I have given this idea a try and found it far more tiring than allowing myself to react and be emotional.Not only more tiring\, but more and more frustrating. knowing that we are human beings who have emotions, I found all it did was highlight a failure, which diminishes focus and takes away my thought process of staying positive about my game. I found myself more flustered than I would have been had I allowed myself to have a small outburst of irritation and then move on. Maybe I am doing it wrong but those are just my thoughts. Keep up the great work!
One thing that might be helpful to you Pete is: have a person who knows your game, bright forth positive energy as your caddy. Having someone "on the bag" is massive in all aspects of the game.
I have exactly the same problem Pete, I know I'm capable of good scores but when the wheels start coming off, I can't get out of my own head! 🤯 However, I've found that getting a good night's sleep and taking deep breaths after a shot has been helping. I'm also dabbling with CBD oil at the moment but not sure if that's available in the U.K? (currently living in Amsterdam) And NO, I haven't resorted to THAT... For now 😂
I’ve got my first lesson booked in with Dan the man in two weeks time! Can’t wait! I’d love to see more of your footage playing my course (High Legh) 😆
Really enjoying ‘The Quest for the Open’ content...tried ‘Quiet Eye’ out on the course for the first time today and the strike was super consistent but pulled the majority of the full swing shots 🤔 would be really interested in how your results were initially? 👍
Gm golf called you and rick out for a match and I think it would be a great video
My 2 favorite groups of entertainers head to head 😁
Yess yess yessss
Would love to see that. But pretty sure Rick and Pete would destroy them
Joe Schulze no GM would destroy
I’m waiting
Peter, I must say, that you gained so much profile over these last months and your content is really evolving into something unique. I loved the talk about the m,ental side of the game (also in the podcast) this was immensely interesting. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Love the shoes!
Also, you and Rick have to play GM Golf.
Pete your production has gone so far in the past 4-5 years ive been watching you. Love seeing the improvements in golf and production thanks for sharing
Hey Pete, so stoked on your content still, just like I have been since I first started playing golf and stumbling across your channel a bit over 4 years ago.
Like you I'd always struggled with the mental side as my scores dropped over time. This year I made a change in how I was going to approach my game. Through listening to Zen Golf and Zen Putting I've attempted to implement positive mind sets no matter what the outcome. It's been tough, but it is definitely bearing fruit with my handicap dropping to single figures after being on 15 less than a year ago. It is a hard road but the mind is such a powerful and underutilized weapon in our arsenal. Stick with it Pete.
Can't wait to see you get that qualification done!!
Hey Pete, not sure if you read the comments or not but I love watching you play, and this video has touched a nerve with me.
I also struggle mentally both on the course and off it. Once you slip into that feeling that it's all going wrong I feel the game goes out the window.
I hope you get it under control, and I, and I'm sure everyone else subscribed to you, believe you can do it.
You're a great golfer, and seems like a great guy, I wish you the very best.
Love this video Peter . so honest and informative. reveals the complexity of the game not only from the technicalities of perfecting the moving parts of the swing but also the mental toughness required to perform well at a professional level. the health aspect is also of major importance and whilst obviously you work out muscular strength is not enough. the most important structure for golfers is the spine and when swinging a golf club a straight back with the right hip following the right shoulder rotationaly and lagging by the least amount possible releaves shear stress on the discs and connective tissue. In short if you can get your hip to follow your shoulder by no more than an inch or so you will never have an back injury
Great vid Pete! One thing I would recommend is playing with a friend who knows your game and can help get you out of your own head. Playing with friends who can help calm you down after a bad shot and get you back into the relaxing part of golf has always helped me. Relax, swing smooth and let the club do the work mate! You know how to play, just have fun! Best of luck and looking forward to the next video!
Hi Pete just want to say stick with it. For every failure come sweet success. When you make the open it will be so satisfying for you . All the work you have put into it will be more then worth it. Best of luck my friend.
This is great stuff for younger people who really want to succeed in golf. Personally, I try to visualize. I also try to laugh at myself alot. I am NOT the caliber of golfer you are. Plus I am alot older but those two little things have always helped me. And by the way good luck in your quest. We are pulling for you.
It depends on your personality.. if you fully understand the best mental approach it doesnt matter if you react.
I do think you need someone to be near you, either a caddy or someone who really knows you well, that can be you whisper in your ear as you go around the course. That is why the tour pro's look so good, not only their standard but someone chatting to them to break the tension.
It's a bit like driving a car, by yourself over a four hour trip most people stop for a break but if you are with friends it is easier to complete the journey in one go.
Golf is a great game but the time in between shots is the devils time to put you off.
I admire you for being so open and honest. I was struggling with energy levels and so saw a nutritionist and made a different to my energy levels but quality sleep is massive.
Zen golf is worth a read, it recommends letting your emotions out but quickly moving on. Bottling hovis draining. You can have to many swing thoughts so what are the critical sucess factors for each type.of shot ? Keep it to a couple of.key attributes after you have visualise the shot. Good luck
Zen golf is a brilliant book. It’s really help with my head game while playing
Really appreciate the honesty in your mental approach, and the challenges that presents. Great video.
Made some little tweaks in my driver set up in my Monday game per your suggestion , and hit 12/14 fairways. I have been working on your putting tip for a while. Your video reinforced that what I was doing is good practice. All 5 of your fundamental tips were right on. Great instruction. Thanks.
What I admire about your vlogs Pete especially with the quest for the open vlogs is how you dissect your game on camera and break it down into components and actually show us viewers how you try to improve each aspect. There are many golf vloggers on RUclips but not many educate the viewers as well as you! Keep up the good work sir 👏
This is my favourite golf series on RUclips Pete. I struggle with the mental aspect as lot as well, I'm an engineer by profession and find it very hard to switch off the technical thoughts, and as a result sometimes feel the more I practice the worse I get due to undoing the good work from before. Frustrating feeling being your own worst enemy!
Great video, Peter! Not many videos/golfers touch on the psychological side of the sport and it's great to see that even pros can relate to emotions getting out of hand and having effect their game. And thank you for the hints and tips you gave for how you are working towards controlling your emotions more. Thanks again!
Honestly m8 I have to say your videos are more pleasurable to watch than last year. You have been continuing to work a lot on the mental game and it shows. You come across as much more positive and loose in the vids. My 2 cents but good work.
You and Rick are the best. How honest you both are about your game.
I think the mental side of the game is the hardest. Watch John on bad golf. As soon as he over reacts it all goes dreadfully wrong.
I have genuinely found a way to not worry. I play for fun and you guys do it for a living so it's very different. I just genuinely think how lucky I am to be playing. Had a heart attack at 35, managed to get the big C three times and keep bouncing back. A bad shot really means nothing to me. Doesn't mean I don't care as I really do. I like to play well but I just cherish the good shots. Started playing again a few months ago and it's just great.
Hope you and Rick do more videos together.
This is sooo helpful. I followed much of these mental tools and lowered my score significantly. I normally just about break 90 but shot an 83 by sticking to asking myself one question per shot. Big thanks for that!
Great content Peter! Your Quest is so fun to watch...and it will be achieved. I watch you because you keep it fun. so..Keep it fun! rooting for you my man.
I've shot sporting clays at a somewhat high level for over 20+years. When I first started we use golf mental games books for our sport too. (they are very similar) preshot routine, focus, positive mental thoughts after each shot etc.
It was very tiring at first. I am not a great golfer, but I use those lessons learned from competitive shooting in my golf game. I learned to practice like a tournament, doing nothing different in practice than I would do in competition.
It is far less tiring in both shooting and golf. After ever shot (whether shooting or golf) you must let it go and only think about the preshot routine of the NEXT SHOT! Cheers and good luck
peter, this is one of the better tournament prep videos i've seen. i really like the "quiet eye" concept as well as practicing not reacting to shots. quality stuff. thank you and good luck in your quest!
The fact that you did this entire video with a smile on your face gives me faith. 😁
That mental gymnastic sound promising... and God knows I need it! Keep us abreast of your progress Pete.
I like most tend to watch multiple online golf instructors and Vlogers. However and I don’t mean this in a derogatory way for any golfer out there trying to improve. Most do try to cater for the masses which is great. I fear that content is a little to general for reasonable golfers who can let’s say “Play a bit”. As of today Peter you are one of Two that I now subscribe to the (Other being TXG as I like some tech information too) Your approach to your own improvement is an inspiration and more in line with where I feel I need to be working as I get back in to this most frustrating wonderful game!! Thanks again for a great vid
I love the look of the new adidas golf shoes. They go really well with white or black pants! They are really clean looking and when noticed really make the whole outfit pop!
I feel you Pete, since I scheduled take my PAT, my game has been a disaster! To the point I was contemplating canceling it! After a leave the course early walk off meltdown, I decided to address my mental game. I highly recommend Zen Golf, it is almost laughable how on point it is on my game right now! Already feeling better with a lot of work to do! Keep up the hard word Pete and it will come.
Peter I feel your pain.. quite literally. 22 years old and have two herniated discs L4-L5 and L5-S1, mostly from lifting and exaggerated from my excessive swing speed. You have to take care of your back more than anything, don't try to rip the ball on every drive, tempo is the one thing that helps my back the most and keeps me from injuring it further!
Your content is only getting better and better, learning so much!
A very unexpected thing happened to me when I changed my mindset. To explain: My short game is pretty much spot on. Playing hcp -4, my scrambling is about to 75%. So when I imagined my approach shot, I started to tell myself, that is not so important to hit the green, just do not miss it in the wrong spot. Since I was pretty much sure to save my score with up and downs, I took away the pressure of hit GIR. After a while i hit much more greens as before. Just because of changing my mindset. I fully agree with Pete. Work on your mindset and your scores go down automatically. Just my 2 (or some more) cents 🙋
Hey Pete- love your channel! I don’t think that it’s about repressing your emotions after a shot and trying not to feel emotions. The key is recognizing your joy, frustration, disappointment, etc. in the moment, admitting that you feel that way, and then processing and moving on. You can’t not feel emotions; and trying to repress them only leads to more anxiety. Dustin Johnson is the best I’ve ever seen at recognizing and processing on the golf course; and this allows him to never carry one shot into the next. So instead of Stenson, say DJ after every shot!
Peter absolutely loving this content keep it up your going into pga soon before rick😂😂
So so interesting to watch this video. I struggle with putting to much pressure on myself when playing. Even just with mates. I have had to learn to chill out more and this started on the range. Slow down everything. Get a routine that works for me and stick to it.
I like this content. It really has me taking a second look at how the mental game plays a role in my overall performance. The entire concept of visualizing the shot really has improved my ability to get the shots that I want.
As per your request, something that has helped my game mentally for this year. I have cut about 6 strokes off per round on average this year, partially from my swing getting tightened up, but mainly because I try to focus on the next shot once I start walking to the ball. My general thinking is that each new shot is just playing a new hole and I spend the round just trying to hit targets. If I drive the ball on a par 4, my next shot is simply a par 3 hole. The result of the first shot simply determines the difficulty of that hole, which has nothing to do with results, and you simply are playing an easy or difficult par 3. This has allowed me to focus on each shot individually and ignore the results, which gives me more time to think about how to execute the next shot, let my creativity work, and then plan my practice swings to match what I need to feel.
Played the other night and thought I’d try visualising a couple of tee shots - the two that I did properly (took time with) actually went exactly how I imagined... so will certainly try it more.
Pete what I found in my game was that I was better off letting the emotion out but working on not letting it transition into my next shot. It's like bottling up our emotions and then having a break down 15 years later. Emotion is good but letting it flow over into the rest of our lives is not. Golf is like life.
I'm finding these quest for the open videos really interesting, in particular how much the mental part of the game effects the pros as much as amateurs. When I started caddying for a pro I quickly realised expectation differences, he or another pro in our group would hit a shot and I'd be like wow!! And on the verge of saying great shot as it had flew miles and popped on the green, but they'd then let out a sigh or in some cases an expletive and I'd be quite thankful I didn't say good shot, as a pros expectation is massively different to mine!! Keep the videos coming, and hope you're back at the top of the leader board on the next tournament 🤞🏻🤞🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Your Quest for the open videos are a great insight into golf keep them
Coming.
Pete - You know it absolutely DOESN'T matter that you react to the shot right after. What matters is if you RETAIN the emotion after you start your journey to the next shot. Think about all the tour pros. They almost always react either good or bad. BUT they let the bad go - just my two cents . Think about all of the energy you expended attempting to do that as opposed to moving on and focusing on the next shot.
I have to say for me personally the focusing on a single point on the ball has helped my game a lot, it makes me not overthink my swing and I am tending to hit the ball much better because of it.
Good luck with your next quest for the open. I really respect the fact the you are not a just a content creator but a competitive player as well. I this series really shows us mere mortals how tough life is for so many pros on tour. Keep it up . Cheers. Oh just saw your old match with Paris as your partner. Did you ever spend a night in Paris ?
Rick is amazing..... Matt is pretty cool but your Chanel is the best Pete keep it up!!!
You will get there Pete I beleive in you xx
Tried your quiet eye and although in comparison I am a nowhere near your handicap , ( I am a 15 handicap) it works well but like you it’s working well for short game and putting..it am definitely going to stick with it.
Can’t wait until you win one of these. It’s a matter of IF but WHEN. Stick at it Pete you are doing great 👍
Oh my gosh Peter! You're wearing the new throwback Adidas golf shoes. I had a couple pair of those shoes in high school and I would love to have the new golf shoes!
I was advised to stop thinking about my score, but it's so hard when you have to keep writing it down. So i asked my brother (who i play woth a lot) to keep my score and not ask me about it at all, just to see the difference it made when i literally just hit shots and didn't even count them. Amazing! It makes golf soooo much easier, my scores just tumble everytime i play like that. Sadly of course it isnt an option most of the time, but it has prooved to me how important it is not to think about the score. Try playing with someone else doing ALL the counting, they cant ask you how many you took, its their job to keep track for you, it is incredible how this helps.
Sam Broadhurst won the Pleasington Antlers a few weeks ago at 16 under. 6 under in the morning, 10 in the afternoon. No bogeys. That's the level you're looking at if you've got ambitions of teeing it up in a Major
I always had the same issue playing Baseball in college. My mind/emotions would continually hold me back and I’d just blame it on my ADHD 😂... After some growing up though I realized it was all on me and the mental game is as, or even more important than the physical. Visualization is key, but staying level is what really helped me in baseball, and now golf lol. Love your videos man and can’t wait to see you achieve your goals! 😃
Excellent video to show the mental importance in tge game we all love.
I think that your swing looks better than ever! Good luck man!
Hi Pete, just a quick question. Do you do any Yoga or daily back streches? It helps me out a lot and has stopped my issues, not sure if this is something you do or have considered but just a suggestion. Great video. Cheers
No not really, I’ve been fiddling round with fitness for some time. Not figured anything out yet
@@peterfinchgolf Well I'm no expert by any means but I've had experience along with talking to others with similar problems to yours. Regular back stretches every day can do wonders, may be worth considering if it keeps being a pain.
Your on the right track!! You have the game, it's the last 6in.
Awesome to see how many aspects take part in playing tour golf. Great video and thanx for sharing these sides. Good luck with the Open 👍🏻
I'm a member at Pleasington and the course is terrific at the moment despite the tough times. Some good ideas on the mental side of the game. Might give those things a go.
You know what Pete your a top guy real down to earth with serious talent
When I started playing golf I was a 15 handicap
Now it's 7'4 ,this year I will be down to 4
This year after trials tribulations with clubs
& Not over thinking about shots I'm playing the best golf of my life my best ever rounds last year was 68 68 back to back 69 18 holes
I went away thinking I didn't even know I was playing
That's my tip to you Pete 🤙👌
Don't over think ,just play 👊🤙👌
I am always amazed at the amount of effort put into shots by pros. If you hit a drive at 90/95% would you not be more relaxed and hit a better shot? And let’s face it the next shot in on a par 4 will be a 54 instead of a 60 degree wedge ? Any thoughts?
I have been trying to change my mental game during my rounds as well! i need to do a lot of the same stuff you're mentioning
Can so relate to your mental and emotional challenges, on the range I can get in to a groove and hit the ball crisp in any shape I want....
Cut to the course and standing over the ball is like I’ve never swung a club in my life and it all goes pear shaped! 🙄
Golf is hard!
Love your videos Pete! Nice to see you out at my home course (north Manchester), maybe see you out there at some point
Nice honest video Pete, onwards and upwards
The mental change I’ve made over the last 6 months are, when on tee not looking for the miss but looking for fairway and which part should I try to be on, has helped massive, also every shot I stay positive even if I duff it lol, my game has gone from averaging 12/16 over par and now it’s back to 5/8 over par which is roughly my handicap and hopefully in the future will get handicap coming down,
Don't be so hard on yourself buddy. Every single one of us ... have days/weeks where it's tough. Hang in, forget the score, swing the club and just remember to enjoy it :)
Love your vids Peter. So helpful to hear all of the different ways to improve and ways to stay on course, figuratively and literally :)
I try to use the same philosophy as life (so many parallels...) high hopes, low expectations. AND, the ability to laugh at bad shots and not take myself, or this game, too seriously. Ahoy, mate!
Love your channel and the content has both a variety and a purpose! Your "Quest for the Open" provides great and interesting content. I would love to have you over in the US and play some rounds around South Carolina!
The practice of stoicism is very powerful but can for sure help. Emotions are not a bad thing unless it hinders you. Keep it t coming. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
It will all come together Pete 🏌️♂️⛳👍🤗
This video definitely will help me improve...I needed those little arrows for my brain to register what's being said.
I actually can't wait to see you on tour...there is no possible reason why you can't make it to the open.. Great Swing!
Super content Peter; love your analysis of your own game - very honest and insightful
Ive tried the quiet eye approach - not there yet but I do feel it helps
Cheers
Pete your a legend 👍 can’t change your entire mindset overnight it takes time! I’m confident that tournament win is on its way!🏆 keep grinding
Hey Peter, one thing you can try to do to be less results oriented is when you are taking your golf swing focusing on the preshot routine and let that be the determiner of success. Have someone else score the round so you don't have to know the score, and focus on going through your process. The mental game isn't an overnight change, but the most important thing is trusting yourself and you will get there. I am working on my inner game right now, but for me going through my preshot routine, then saying, "I trust you body" and swinging has helped me trust my body knows what to do. It's the best at knowing what to correct. P.S. read the Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallaway. It is a great book on the mental side of the sports/life.
As for the emotions, you don't have to eliminate the emotions, its about dropping them and refocusing by the next shot. Being aware of them is the first step, then slowly they go down. Headspace.com and their app has a lot on this side of sports/life
Excellent B-Roll and music at the beginning
Hi Pete
I've played at pleasington a number of times it's not an easy course you have to think your way around
I think you just need to be kind to yourself! Have a cuppa, chill out and just enjoy what you are doing because whatever you might think of your own performances you are doing a cracking job at life!
I like the idea of seeing the shot in your mind first. I'm trying to see my swing at the address and it seems to help.
Hi Peter, just want to say I love watching your Videos, love your little side comments when things don’t go quite right.... or when they go better than expected 👍🏻👍🏻 I can see it’s hard to completely shut emotions out of the game, but surely it’s important to get yourself „fired up“ whilst playing?look at Jon Rahm, Tiger, Ian Poulter, to Name just a few.
I wish you success.... keep pushing...thx for the video
Gm golf called you and rick out
Great video Pete👍love quest for The Open series😊👍🏌️♂️
GM Golf challenge you and Rick Shields for a golf match and Rick has already accepted it.
my money is on Peter
Keep going mate! Can’t wait to see you in the open!
Loving the mind games.. keep going..
Love the Quest for the Open!
I'm not at all on your level, but it's inspiring to watch and there are certainly nuggets I can take away any work on in the mental game for my upcoming club championship.
Thanks Johan!
I’m a mental mess sometimes and I find success by focusing on the process not result. I try to breathe...... deep and slow to lower heart rate and anxiety......then focus on the shot and pre-shot routine. It’s a constant struggle.
now that i am walking instead of carting i carry a stress ball in my push buggy and use it when walking between shots. clears the mind.
Great video. I like your quest to improve and how you're going about it.
Its so nice to see an insight in your inner life and that you share ypur thoughts with us! Also to see, that we all dtruggle in golf🥵😅
Love the video as always Peter! However, keeping with the idea of the mental game and trying to be basically emotionless has got me really thinking. Obviously I'm no sports psychologist, I won't claim to be one, but I personally don't like the idea of trying to always react completely neutral to my shots. I am not a professional golfer, but I am a professional athlete in my own field and I have given this idea a try and found it far more tiring than allowing myself to react and be emotional.Not only more tiring\, but more and more frustrating. knowing that we are human beings who have emotions, I found all it did was highlight a failure, which diminishes focus and takes away my thought process of staying positive about my game. I found myself more flustered than I would have been had I allowed myself to have a small outburst of irritation and then move on. Maybe I am doing it wrong but those are just my thoughts. Keep up the great work!
Loving the all stars Pete
Was a member at pleasington for a while. Really good course
You've got to find the ingredients that trigger your flow state. Energised focus (hyperfocus) = zero fatigue. Easy, right!
One thing that might be helpful to you Pete is: have a person who knows your game, bright forth positive energy as your caddy. Having someone "on the bag" is massive in all aspects of the game.
I have exactly the same problem Pete, I know I'm capable of good scores but when the wheels start coming off, I can't get out of my own head! 🤯 However, I've found that getting a good night's sleep and taking deep breaths after a shot has been helping. I'm also dabbling with CBD oil at the moment but not sure if that's available in the U.K? (currently living in Amsterdam) And NO, I haven't resorted to THAT... For now 😂
You’re a stud no negative vibes on the course
I’ve got my first lesson booked in with Dan the man in two weeks time! Can’t wait! I’d love to see more of your footage playing my course (High Legh) 😆
I love these quest videos - Also I think you should do a giveaway of the Orange & Black San Francisco Callaway bag ... to me!
Really enjoying ‘The Quest for the Open’ content...tried ‘Quiet Eye’ out on the course for the first time today and the strike was super consistent but pulled the majority of the full swing shots 🤔 would be really interested in how your results were initially? 👍