Build A Strong Mental Game In Golf

[@viralvidss4105]

If you are seeing this, read the book "The Inner Game Of Golf", it will definitely help your mental game and game overall

[@maxnp380]

Thanks for the tip. Just ordered the book.

[@jonathonlewis1931]

I've always been a pretty good athlete and I demand perfection for myself when I play any sport, but golf for some reason i can't bring myself to let go of a bad shot and not allow that frustration to carry on hole after hole

[@MrBletcha]

Exactly the same mate! I'd be a single figure golfer if it was not for my mental attitude

[@sucker4golf980]

JD Montanez same and I would love if you checked out my golf channel

[@DeathBySlushPuppy]

Perfection is attainable at times but it isn't always possible as your game improves your definition of perfection increases. You will always hit bad shots but as you improve your bad shots get less bad and your good shots get better. For example a pros bad shot maybe far better than my best shot.

[@jonathonlewis1931]

I appreciate that its something I've been striving to work on I've only been playing for roughly 8 months or so, this is by far the most challenging sport I've ever played I'm slowly trying to teach myself to take things one shot at a time

[@jonathonlewis1931]

@Jordan Dixon Reed I'm trying that a little more starting with the range if i hit a bad shot I'm learning to take a step back breathe and try to treat the next one almost like a recovery just to build a little bit of mental confidence

[@nicdrewett1442]

Thanks Pete, for the last couple of months especially on the green I tell myself in my head that I can putt what’s in front of me may seem stupid but the more I think I can the closer I get and the more putts I have sunk. Mental game is massive you have to think positive in this game, I try and watch all your videos find them really helpful, cheers Nic

[@peterfinchgolf]

Nic Drewett 👍

[@daviddriscoll659]

Great to see you talking about the mental game! I think it'll be an increasingly big topic in the coming years, and it's really where the fun and mystery of the game exist :-)

[@garysmith6994]

2 birdies Pete but very tight course although did the visualisation and positive thought process .happy holidays.

[@tannergolf1943]

I really needed this! Thank you!

[@paulfoster5121]

Mental strength and mental preparation is the most important factor for any sport. Pete, your words are so true. It's years since competed in top end sport and mental readiness was the major factor in taking that step 👍👍👍

[@peterfinchgolf]

Paul Foster still something I need to carry on working on

[@davidabrial5328]

Positive thinking/approach too. Thanks Pete !

[@peterfinchgolf]

David Abrial 👍

[@SuperKelbe]

Excellent video, Pete! I get a chuckle thinking of your visualization techniques before your rounds with Rick!

[@jonsnow1410]

Thanks for a good video! I'll try a few of the drills you recommended.

[@Itzzz_moose]

I’ve played sports my entire life, and I’ve always practiced a lot at those sports, but I always found that no matter how much I practiced… my results all came down to whether I believed I was capable of playing well… I’ve always struggled with confidence and playing under pressure… I’ve gotten better, but not nearly where I want to be

[@AlexanderMacleod]

Loved each video equally. Great video series

[@JakLeeGolf]

Production is so good right now Pete the vids look ace! Would love to have a money match with you when you're next in yorkshire!

[@N0d4chi]

Ive got a putting matt at home. Generally just using the putter daily a little bit, even for just 10-15 hits boosts the feeling and confidence for me.

[@peterfinchgolf]

N0d4chi good man

[@xRyanSCx]

Love the intro to this series!! Great job!

[@peterfinchgolf]

xRyanSCx cheers Ryan

[@Tielc]

This series was great, thank you!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Tielc no problem:)

[@philipcrewe540]

I do indoor putting, about 15 ' I've got a round disk at one end & a table leg at the other. Practice swing plain with tennis racket in mirror & keeping arms in tight into body, I bump n run as above lengths with 9 iron & 50° 10 from 10 Short putts & medium putts (one of those machine which fire it back to you, saves time) I do something every day, record it on a wall chart, done this since last July .. Helped my up & down game unbelievable, but still hoping to get better Plus worked on mind game also, from videos like this. Cheers

[@GolfingMalky]

Have to say the mental side of my game has been sadly neglected over the years; finally started to work on it in the latter art of 2018 and now have a copy of Golf is not a Game of Perfect by Robert J. Rotella. The first tip you gave is one I will probably use first as there are 2 holes on myl club course that bug the heck out of me. Cheers1

[@sucker4golf980]

Malcolm A. I have that book too and am gonna do a review on my golf channel soon so subscribe to see it

[@rugbyno9]

It's crazy, always played sport at competitive level but nothing has got a hold of me like golf. You just can't perfect it. It's incredible. One thing to look into is Mindfulness. Helps you stay present, not worrying about your next shot, not dwelling on your last shot. Why worry about your next shot, it's not happened yet, you have control over it, why worry about your last shot, it's happened, nothing you can do about it. One shot at at a time. Helped me out alot.

[@peterfinchgolf]

brandy_rogers if only it was that simple!

[@paulshirley6997]

Think you have read "golf is not a game of perfect" I think Pete 👍

[@garysmith6994]

Playing the south course at El Rompido tomorrow in huelva Spain,will see if it works on a course I haven’t played before

[@peterfinchgolf]

Gary Smith niiiice, let us know how you get on!

[@garysmith6994]

So right have done it myself

[@patwalsh4147]

Keep them coming pete

[@peterfinchgolf]

Pat Walshe will do pat!

[@briantreadwell2206]

Like this . . . greater focus on every shot - sometimes my mind wanders

[@peterfinchgolf]

Brian Treadwell know the feeling bud!

[@johnburt3535]

Thanks great set of videos only problem wife has asked why are golf clubs around the house, what happened to the chandelier and why are there black marks on the wall. Seriously very good practice ideas.

[@peterfinchgolf]

john burt 😂

[@darrelljohnson9940]

Mike Reed, I use the soft foam rubber balls in the house also, but I was wondering if I'm starting any bad habits from doing this. Peter do you have any suggestions on this?

[@angelahansen6609]

Thank you Pete I am an 11 year old and I have a big tournament today, and if I win today I will win my tour. This really helped me because I sometimes get mad when I hit a bad shot and I start to get down on my self. Thank you for this it will really help me.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Good luck young man

[@angelahansen6609]

Thanks

[@mattihelenius2]

Thanks Peter. You're awesome!

[@peterfinchgolf]

MATTI Helenius 😀

[@mattihelenius2]

hey my friend :) @@peterfinchgolf DONT RPELY ON THIS LOL xD

[@andybeel7003]

Great video buddy 👍 it is something I’m getting better at but still have a long way to go. Really liked the putting one as I can en corporate the blue tac elements when practicing ⛳️

[@peterfinchgolf]

Andy Beel cheers Andy, let me know how you get on

[@andybeel7003]

Peter Finch Golf will do bud, hopefully I’ll get to do it in person on the 8th as I’m trying to make the diary work me up to Burnley for a “work meeting” with you 😜👍🏌️⛳️

[@billglab9044]

A useful mental choice I made was to "be an 18 hole golfer". It actually did help iron out the few blow up holes per round.

[@MrNickrat]

Recently read golf is not a game of perfect by bob rottela, went from 14 to 10 handicap in last 4 weeks. My mates are convinced iv'e been on some sort of training montage with a pro. In reality I just use good mental focus and I'm playing to single figures :)

[@davedeaville5714]

Hi Peter Can’t find that video re Jerry Coffee, any chance of a link please

[@robbiles]

The series has been great Pete. Still trying to get those grip marks off the wall thou. Tippex pen didn't work.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Rob Biles gutted

[@BNKA5527]

The video game esque clips are too funny

[@jacobcgustafson]

It’s all about the repetition of positive thoughts. Law of attraction. It’s helped me a lot but I still have a lot to work on

[@johnwilson3955]

Got into the habit of telling myself what I'm doing as I stand behind my ball on the tee, eg, aim 10 yard off the left hand side of the fairway to bring it round with a small fade back to dead centre. Putting is the same, read the green. Decide to aim 6" left and 2 foot past. Stick to it then play the shot. If it goes where I aim it and still miss, then I've read it wrong and not hit it wrong! Works for me!

[@RealgolfWD]

Cracking vid mate. Some great content

[@peterfinchgolf]

Wayne Dewey Golf Vlogs thanks a lot bud

[@keniff13]

Great video with some fab tips. I will certainly be trying. Just one thing though, am I the only one that found the backdrop really distracting??!?!?!?!? Found myself reading the comments. Mind you, that's probably a reflection on my poor mental discipline! ;)

[@openminded1923]

Is that a P2 grip you are using? Have you done a video on that grip or maybe you could do one please?

[@peterfinchgolf]

Still Ill yes it’s p2, I’ll see if I can find a video

[@thomasross1285]

Nice speech. When does the motivational speaker tour begin? Actually, you are correct you can visualize success. As far as playing those tough holes great, par is good. My home course has water on 16 of 18 holes & small greens with wind. A great day is only losing 3 balls. If you do not believe it, come & play it.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Touring shortly 😂

[@MarkPalace]

Love it

[@Pattoww]

If you get frustrated on the course, you aren't entitled to hit a good shot or to have a good score. Anger/frustration is ego/fear, you want to lower fear/ego as much as you can. We have layers of fear over ourselves, like with golf like for example: You're embarrassed you lost your temper in front of your playing partners; that's over the top of the reason why you got angry. Everyone has fear in some form or another, they can be so deep you don't even notice it; it's important that you find it and shine a light on it. So learn why you fear hitting a bad shot and embrace/expose it, you'll get stronger each time you face the fear, you'll tilt less and will enjoy Golf that much more.

[@djlawrence3557]

If it worked for Seve and The Dude (with his bowling) I have to give it shot

[@northernirelandfootanklecl1767]

Zen and the art of archery will teach you all you need to know.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Northern Ireland Foot & Ankle Clinic 🏹

[@sweetswing1]

I have it on audiobook. Its amazing.

[@johndunk7829]

Hey Pete what do you think you and shielsy vs golfaholics make it happen

[@peterfinchgolf]

John Dunk I’m all up for that!

[@bobmurphy3061]

Three great books: 1. Golf In The Kingdom 2. Inner Game of Golf 3. Zen and the Art of Archery

[@sweetswing1]

I've read all three. Zen and The Art of Archery by far #1 for me.

[@bobmurphy3061]

Faksakes I agree! Also enjoyed zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance.

[@billystephens3149]

Pete when will the Under Par Passport series come back?

[@peterfinchgolf]

Billy Stephens currently working on it!

[@vaughancallan6186]

Pete, love your channel, I watch all of your posts but I have a question...…..where has the fun gone? its got all a bit serious, I loved it when you did things like buying a set of clubs from a charity shop or the golf bidder challenge. Bring back the fun!

[@curtislinden9297]

Gerald Coffee? I searched it and only got the POW who took it one day at a time and never lost faith he would be rescued for 8 years until he was rescued. Is that the lesson we should learn from? That we should firmly believe in a goal and never give up faith that it will happen? Take it one day/shot at and time and stay positive. Or did I search the wrong guy lol

[@mikeythrussell7409]

This works both ways. You can convince yourself you can't play a particular shot or hole. You have to tell yourself, and your playing partners, your the best playing your problem shot or hole. If you repeat it often enough you may not be the best but you will improve. Your playing partners will probably refuse to play with you, but improvements don't come without sacrifice.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Mikey Thrussell 👍

[@muffin0079]

Come on Pete when are you announcing your (taylormade) club deal 😂.

[@andyadams6215]

You read my mind :-)

[@jimmydan29]

The delay is already diluting the excitement for what we (think) we know..... or does Callaway come in late and snatch Pete away???? (I’m guessing no as the new Spider is already in the bag)

[@tombowman8308]

I come from the future he gets a deal then gets dropped after a year

[@davidglendinning8457]

Could've done with this before yesterday's round. 1 under for 14 holes then 6 over for last 4 😭😭

[@Hartlepoolgolfer]

At least you were only 5 over.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Haha I’d have killed for 6 over last week 😂

[@billglab9044]

Could spend a year on just the mental game!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Bill's Gmail 100%

[@scottsmith8546]

Floating awayyyyyyyyyyyy.....and.......IT'S IN THE HOLE....IT'S IN THE HOLE!

[@sucker4golf980]

Scott Smith lol, also I would love it if you checked out my golf channel

[@peterfinchgolf]

👍

[@jonathonbrueggemann7246]

A beer a hole helps my mental game.

[@peterfinchgolf]

Jonathon Brueggemann 😂🍻

[@ELKORA2324]

Joel coffee?

[@peterfinchgolf]

King Jaime any coffee

[@BennytheMenace]

says the man that has a backswing of an amateur ! ya'll need to have a bit more faith in yourself mate, you could be amazing but it seems you're in your own head a bit too much mate!! :S dont get me wrong and all, not trying to knock you, but you should've been in the open by now :D