First round with my NEW CLUBS!!! (2024 WITB)

[@nickj1663]

How Pete has 611k Subs and Rick has 2.8 million boggles the mind. Pete is a much better golfer, and vids are a lot more entertaining.

[@BrianSmith-jl6dj]

They are both entertaining!

[@flopshotking]

Looks mega hard Pete. But please don't start being a moaner like your buddy rick. Your positive and better then that

[@BatcatCA]

Course designer: Ahhh yes, hole 2, they're still getting warmed up. Let's make it a terrifying par 3 to set the tone!

[@peterfinchgolf]

It’s quite the wake up call 😂

[@satoshinakimoto]

I think this is where phil plays to or used to play. I knew a bartender there and he said a plate of bacon with a bud light was his usual order

[@bartsimho1192]

Not like Bamburgh Castle. 1st is a par 3 over part of the cliff

[@A-FrameWedge]

It is the number 14 handicap hole so second easiest on the front side.

[@bradbop767]

Better a tough par 3 than a tough par 5

[@GarethHeyes-xm5wt]

It baffles me how Rick has more than 2 million more subscribers than this fella..... Pete is by far a better golfer and all round decent chap. Good work Pete keep up the good work ⛳️ .

[@Daniel189HLL]

Very true. I started watching RS but much prefer Peter. He doesn't have the short game of a 21 H'capper either.

[@OldBaldGreyGolf]

100% great personality, great videos, great player! ❤

[@paulimeson4689]

To be fair the putting is the only thing that rs has been good at recently.

[@Daniel189HLL]

@@paulimeson4689 putts from 30 yards a bit too much though. He played well in last break 75 apart from the driving. Why he ditched his ping is beyond me

[@paulimeson4689]

@@Daniel189HLL yes always makes me laugh how he just putts from anywhere. I think he has improved a lot as he was terrible 6 months ago

[@robinroth7175]

The way you are driving the ball is just insane. It's just a pleasure watching you play golf atm and the quality of the production still just keeps getting better and better!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Cheers Robin

[@RobBailey_BCFC]

I hope you aren't too disheartened with how the round ended as you played some absolutely quality golf in that round. Your driver, putting and especially bunker play was superb!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Nah all good, just ran out of steam

[@johneccles9051]

The people who live in the house over looking the course must be minted

[@BenBGolf]

Pete, this is the best I've seen you strike it in a while! Some of those bogeys were due to new club unknowns for distance, and then just the one mistake on the late par 3! You have a great game, a great new set of clubs and I love your chances for QFTO 2024!!

[@B.P_Golf]

Forever the youtube golf GOAT in my eyes! Such a desirable swing, always great commentary, never a boring video. Things we love to see👏🏼

[@mickstick5112]

That bunker shot, "misread it", almost fell off my exercise bike laughing!!!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Stay safe!

[@JimBeatman]

I loved what you did with trottie .. having multiple woods , hybrids and even some driving irons is a great idea to switch things in and out when needed

[@SaiyanCookie]

Pete's humour is just perfect for me. Really makes his videos so much fun to watch.

[@TaroZak]

What bounce and lofts did you go with on the SM10’s?

[@mihirarjun2791]

Basically Pete just needs to get more dialled in with his new irons and work on his wedges and the game should be good for the quest for the open

[@robreckless]

Pete, will you be doing a yardage vid with the new clubs? Would be interested to see what you're hitting, especially on the irons.

[@HBrip]

Great start with the new clubs. Well done. Re general fitness, have you considered the carnivore diet? Okay, sounds a bit extreme but I guarantee if you try it for a month you will lose weight, have boundless energy and only need to eat once or twice a day. I’ve dropped a stone since changing to it. My energy levels are off the chart. My BP is the best it’s been for 20 years. My muscle tone has improved and here’s the kicker…. l’m 66 years old.

[@seangallagher9751]

Build a Bag Series idea: Pete builds a bag at McDonald's and explains how his waist line blew up fast than his handicap.

[@scottmata9261]

Pete that driver is truly unbelievable. Ping should be reaching out to you.

[@guyr7351]

That is some recommendation from Pete, I have heard another tester say it’s not so easy to shape shots with it. For my golf being able to hit it straight where I am Aiming will do 99.99% of the time

[@lmAqcv]

Regarding your drop on No. 12. The nearest point of relieve from the path would've been 2 ish feets deeper into the bush. If I recall correctly the ability to play the ball from that lie has no effect on where you have to drop the ball for relieve. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@mattfox2874]

“Could’ve farted on that and it probably would’ve reached” Peter Finch - 2024 KZbin gold right there 😂

[@thomasspangenberg5328]

Pretty sure you messed up that drop for relief from the cart path. You are obligated to take the nearest point that gives you relief from the cart path, not getting to repeat that process to the point where you can get a decent swing on the ball. Rather than doing what you did and taking like 2 clubs back from the ball since you claim the cart path still interferes after your first dop, you probably should have either gone only 1 club back or 1 club to the left. Either one of those might have had you dropping into or directly behind a bush, but I think that's only what the rules entitle you to. From that point, you might have had to take an unplayable, or try your original crazy backhanded idea.

[@Dc-lb7cl]

Ping should use the first 10 holes as advertising for that Driver. 🔥

[@peterfinchgolf]

😂

[@Daniel189HLL]

I remember when charnock got a 430 and he was spraying all over the place, and ran back to his car to get his 425 back. I said he must've been fitted at Pong as he was hitting some right stinkers. I thought I'd have got more likes tbf.

[@guyr7351]

Seeing Pete hit the 10K almost tempts me to try one, I have a 2nd hand 425max and it’s been so good compared to my PXG

[@GertJackson]

Hey Pete You are becoming one of my favourite KZbin golfers. Would like to see you compete professionally too, like the Bryan Bros

[@MikeBriggs24]

LOL -- "I could've farted on that and it would've probably reached!"

[@Anthonymueller3]

Really great use of the varying camera angles for your shots. Not all just the standard behind the ball view. Great video!!

[@tatianamaria1]

Too many cuts.

[@QualityControlCentre]

A fine example of what Karma does to you when you try to bend the rules :)...Always the way

[@diggerlenny4836]

Kinda makes me think why do lads not go for clubs that give you that bit of help! Is it a bravado thing like look how thin my blades are😳 Looks like the fitting is paying off

[@simonwallis84]

With all due respect to last years irons,the forgiveness these pings give you compared to them has given you more freedom to swing relaxed. In my opinion,be interested to know your thoughts

[@joshramirez7]

If your game is this solid to start the year, then I am truly excited to see your new open qualifying journey! Go get em, Pete.

[@xpaddy14x]

Nearest point that gets relief from the obstruction (the path) regardless of what else is there so the drop was probs further inside the bush tbh

[@deanfarrimond7543]

Could make these an hour long for me Pete. Maybe even longer! don’t be scared, golfers are used to committing several hour to golf. Be it playing or watching the pros.

[@mikethelwellflooringltd7447]

Great use of the rules for the drop from the bush and path. Micklesoneske!!!

[@guyr7351]

Looked a good use of the the rules to me, Patrick Reed he is not.

[@SteveNinetyski]

Think you mean "Mickelsonesque"

[@mattshed5977]

Loving the talk over of the hole before playing it , good luck this year mate

[@primetime1169]

Only started following you after the Desert Open and am a bit torn. A part of me wishes I’d of followed you before but on the other hand, I get to binge all of your past content. 🤔

[@Lovetheducks]

I’m glad you are hitting clubs that have some forgiveness

[@nathanhowell8517]

You need a caddie. Some silly choices of club selection.

[@michaelkelly5761]

This is the year Pete! Loving the bag set up and it seems to really compliment your game. Now to get that mind right 🧠 for open qualifiers.

[@BATDOYLE]

too much talking, not enough concentration.

[@blue24563]

28:29 You don’t get relief from the bush, only the cart path. But where you were, you probably get away with it as it looked to be within a club length anyway. Also, you lost a ball earlier on the hole you double-bogeyed - you need to hit again from the fairway. 2 shot pen.

[@matthewhayes6290]

This is what I literally just commented on. Was that on hole 4?

[@blue24563]

@@matthewhayes6290Its the hole where he just dropped one by the green to not hold up play. KZbin rules I’m guessing. 😂

[@imonlybleeding8021]

I love it when Pete refers to himself as average. Maybe average for someone who plays golf for a living. For me, average means someone who can use a combination of mulligans, gimmees, and foot wedges to eek out a score in the 90s. But, great video - fun to watch.

[@rip_killed_by_me5264]

Nothing better than new clubs. Love how you just got new clubs and rocked up to a hard course 😂 i got new irons and havent took them on my local yet. Striaght to the top tracer range my practice and yardages 1st and ill still top it, fat it and slice it all over thebplace anyway 😂

[@duncanwhittaker8569]

Why did you take a driver on the 4th?

[@daithomas9282]

Great video as always Pete. Your channel and Tubes&Ange Golf life are the only channels i watch now, great golf with humour 👌🏽 That Ping driver was on 🔥 and the irons look like the right choice too, love it 👍🏽

[@vois3498]

Great content Pete, luv the dialogue, quality of golf. Also shout out to ur production team, excellent edit.

[@murray02i]

Jesus.... that bunker shot on 3 had me all the way..... Great vid!!

[@jonvanwagoner404]

Love watching the progress. Especially when someone seems to be such a good dude. Good luck this year Pete!!!!

[@Ahogg1992]

Range session with each club then little sticker on the shaft with average distance and H/M/L for flight window

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

Watching Pete makes me want to move to Manchester and pay him an absurd amount of money to be my golf coach! LOL

[@OGJackmandoo]

Happy to see you hitting the new clubs well! Enjoy them and good luck with your continuing quest for the Open!

[@Chris-yj1zg]

I’m off for a gap test tomorrow with 17 clubs 🤣🤣 After 3 holes, Finch for the Open 😉

[@fascialstretching7320]

Ping is really happy with this video 😅 great round 💥

[@indydawson]

New clubs!? Thought you had new clubs last week.

[@Pulse2AM]

Nice video thanks! Where is that course I live in Los Angeles I don't think I've played it, I've played most in the surrounding 100 miles or so.

[@05reddragon05]

Pete I am so envious of those baby cuts off the tee. Seems like that driver is working well for you

[@jkbuckway]

Those Blueprint S irons look so good!

[@beng4647]

1984 wilson fluid feel 100 bucks...2-9....best blades ever made...mint

[@simmo5071]

Leicester won the premier league in 2016, they currently lead the championship league; tied score with Plymouth at this writing. Brain fart on 16, LC down 1 at HT. You’re making a Ping G 430 max 10k commercial.

[@MrKillahippo]

nicely played! you hit the nail on the head, "Doesn't really matter What I put in the bag. I went from a 24Hc to 10 with my old TM R7's. upgraded to Z785's,( love the feel, better distance,control), I'm 8 at the moment. still need to work on my Back, Knee and elbows. Clubs are great. in fact Sunday gone I hit the longest drive out of our group of 20. 308m 13th hole Cape shank Melb. Stopped pin high. all that with my gamer, old XXIO 9.5 S 45g. been looking at that Ping you got, but $1000+ here in the land downunder. Is it worth it??

[@WhittinghamRichard-xv1ih]

I love this video. It gives me a good insight into what to look for on buying a set of clubs. Getting fitted is worth it. Keep up the great videos.

[@JuanSSanzR]

Awesome content Pete. How's your Qi10 16.5 HL FW performing so far? And is it draw-biased or simply same 15.0º topline but with a higher loft?

[@clyde80]

Why did you stop using the Jumbomax grips? I have them on my clubs now but thinking of swapping them out for regular jumbo or maybe even midsize grips. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@frederickandersson7492]

Pete, great as always but the camera work/clips…horrible, almost got a nervous breakdown. Clip, clip, clip, clip…

[@brantbrice2551]

Don't forget the penalty strokes for leaving the dots on your driver!!!🤣 Nice round, now I feel like I have to trade in my G425 LS for the Max 10K, ugggh.

[@RobC-tt4sq]

Is the forgiveness on the Ping Blueprint S comparable to say T100, Z7X, Apex CB?

[@ryanschultz4119]

I don't think you took any liberties with that drop, Peter. You played it like my buddies & I would. And we usually play for $. In the market for a new driver. I think you've sold me on the Ping G 430 Max! Very promising round for you going forward. Loving your content, hopefully we see it more often now that it's spring..?

[@Baz303]

Them DG shafts are a bit special aren't they. Recently got fitted with the 120 stiff s300. Nice penetrating ball flight with great dispersion....for me anyway.

[@jamesweaver7694]

Technical game looks amazing. Performance/decision making a bit rusty. The equipment arsenal is quality 👍🏻

[@tommytime4377]

Course management Pete. Regardless of your strikes, it was course management that prevented a level par score mate. Good to see a 2 hybrid in the bag for the links😊🎉

[@A-FrameWedge]

Just 2 bad swings and a chunked pitch, 2 consecutive shots in the water, was not the fault of course management.

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

I have the same irons, BP-S with same shaft and specs, +1/2". But your putter sounds terrific at impact. Does it feel good? (I now see you answered that in the video). How does the driver sound because it sounds a bit "hollow" on camera. You're playing well, forget the last few holes. You're still learning your PING irons.

[@Axel.97]

Peter is a better golfer, funnier personality and yet has less subscribers than Rick Shiels which to me is unbelievable. Great videos as always Pete!

[@paulgolfer]

Hi Pete fancy bag . Can you help me and other golfers. Please. ?? You have played woolley park golf club, and I would like to know in conditions as they are now fairways uneven mushy so you can lose your ball how do you play from these lies PREFFERED or otherwise. And 2nd its been carry most of the time, since November 2023 I played 4 times using a trolly .So if I a 16 h/c have to carry what clubs or how many should I carry. Paul

[@chrishartman5383]

It was interesting watching you setup for a big high cut with the Stealth, only to hit it dead straight (or a small draw) with the Ping and end up on the left side of fairways. Always takes time to get used to a new ball flight. Love the content as usual!

[@nojoke5245]

RE: 12th course drop - who cares if it’s legal. You found the ball so KZbin golf rules apply 😊Awesome to see the new sticks working with no more cracked driver faces and butter knives irons. No wonder you’re playing better mate!!

[@alaneaton9403]

I was cringing on your 2nd shot last hole as you talked yourself into a bad shot!! Da Snead was asked how he could concentrate for over 50 years playing 5/6 hr rds? His answer: I only concentrate over each shot! You need to have happy thoughts. Rick Shields does same thing, one bad shot on one hole and Mr. Negative jumps on his band wagon! Round ruined!

[@Rileyinfo9]

The Leicester and sham marriage comments made me snort. Come for the golf, stay for the comedy. Or the other way around, the way you were playing. And, I think Patrick Reed would have supported your logic on the chip out without penalty. I mean, technically you could have played backwards, so . . .

[@elpops2469]

Pete play Westchester golf course it's open until 10pm next to lax. I love the new putter on you it fits u well try odesy#2. These clubs are getting u 2 THE OPEN!!!!

[@jjsmurf8759]

This is Biden's America, Peter.... no green card needed... just walk on in and make yourself at home. You can even vote this fall! Great content as always.

[@carcher2232]

What happened to the Jumbomax? What grips are you rocking now and why?

[@alaneaton9403]

Peter, I have watched you all the way back 6 years ago! My question: are you really a pro? I don’t believe I have ever seen you under par! I am 79 now and in my late twenties and my early 40’s I shot in the middle 60’s to low 70’s with wood drivers and McGregor irons! You need lessons!

[@gdpreece1]

Well played, some really excellent golf ahead I reckon, now you need to peak for that PGA Tour 'qualifier'. You asked for comments about the drop on the 12th, looked fair enough to me. However, the 6 you marked yourself down for on the 6th hole was incorrect, you had a 7 there. You lost the ball over the green with your 2nd, didn't walk back to save time, no problem with that as we've all done that in a friendly game. You then chipped on and called that your 4th, but its stroke and distance so that was your 5th shot. Then 2 putts for a 7. I know it doesn't really matter and I'm being pedantic but so many beginners do not understand this, so may as well set an example.

[@frog2210]

Hole 12 was a 7 wasn't it? Drive / Penalty Drop / Punch to fway / Iron to green / 3 puts = 7. You hit the ball 6 times & took a penalty drop for an unplayable lie. "if the interference only exists because a player chooses a club, type of stance or swing or direction of play that is clearly unreasonable under the circumstances you are not entitled to a free drop." Hmmmmm. 🤔

[@abbashasan326]

Just heard the news about you & Myrtle Beach. Good Luck there - am rooting for you. Hope the new clubs get you a spot @ TPC Myrtle Beach.

[@claytonpetree527]

I'll have to finish the video later, but nice multi manufacturer choices! I like that. I played there last Feb and it rained so hard they closed the course at the turn! SUPER bummer but I'll just say I didn't think it was that tight a course. I can think of a number of tighter courses. Very nice place though. Loved the locker room.

[@parkytheasian]

Hi Peter, I'm new to golf (30+ handicapper), but can you help me understand why the tee shot on the 4th hole is only assessed a one stroke penalty? I thought OB shots had to be hit from the same spot (tee) w/ a stroke penalty, or assessed a two stroke penalty under that local rule thing for casual rounds.

[@Ghidorah00]

No matter what new driver comes out next year….Even if it has turbulators, jailbreak core, with moveable weights, designed by AI, with a carbon face….dont bother even testing it. That driver is Open ready and shouldn’t leave your bag until the next ice age.

[@marksantos2276]

Peter you are FAR ABOVE average. Hope you go for the open again this year. First time out and getting used to the clubs. ALL GOOD

[@DakotaScherrer]

Pull a Westwood and write the stock yardage on the club. The KISS method never fails.

[@boydgrandy5769]

Maybe a little too much aggression, too much pin hunting. Trying to shape draws into little greens with no room for error cost you at least three shots that I saw. Play the percentages. Not as spectacular, not as heroic, but the chances of a birdie putt on a green in reg is much higher than a chip from off the green or, gasp, taking a drop from an unplayable lie. Simple shot construction will beat "workability" every time. (Workability is pretty much needed when you put your last shot in trouble, ain't it? When you are middle fairway, your workability needs are significantly reduced.) I understand that a +3 round on a difficult course that you've never played before is pretty good. Managing the greens is hard when you have no experience on them, and missing the little designer traps hidden all over the course becomes almost impossible without course knowledge. I'm pretty sure that you would play well under par in your next round on this course. You've got this, Pete.

[@davidkelly8207]

Not sure if it’s already been said, but you don’t normally get the option of dropping a ball from bushes at the back of the green (apologies if I missed and explanation). It’s a long walk back down the fairway, being cursed by everyone else for not playing a provisional 🤫

[@joakimnord9774]

On 15th, you have 114 yds, water behind, and you hit the 50 dgr, sound like a lot of club for you? Not my advise if I was caddying

[@jasonryan7786]

12th is unplayable , 1 shot penalty (2 club length) and a double bogey 7. Still some lovely golf played and Ping should be paying you for advertising their driver !

[@lkdenve]

Love watching this. Only on the third hole, but I love this type of content. Thanks for the great video.

[@tuffeegaming8715]

Really good video Pete, enjoying the WITB and Quest for the open series. You played really well, just ran out of steam. Starting the year strong though

[@jarrettmcgregor1001]

Fab Vlog Pete. Ping Max 10k ay? Will need to look into it. Also, I'm excited to watch your golfing results as you get fitter so you're able to play a great 18 hole round.

[@dominicblattmann3763]

Have to comment again: I just watched a video about how to forget thr last shot when you move on. Tee 17: 1s before the backswing pete screams "idiot" because of hole 16, and smashs it down the fairway 😂

[@davidtomsett]

Your biggest challenge is to concentrate fully, whilst filming. I reckon any round you film, you lose about 3 to 4 shots due to wavering focus. Case in point, at 41:04 you should not have missed that putt.

[@mbkhan1046]

I wish Peter would stop with the self deprecated talk. He has an amazing swing with amazing distances with all clubs. His putting has improved in the party few years.

[@yourenchantedgifts]

Eighteenth: Decent tee shot. 2nd shot was tragic. Great bunker. Solid round. Good Day!

[@beng4647]

Help a brother out and buy my clubs. 1/3 price.....just became homeless and need a bus ticket west.

[@mavzee2827]

Clubs worked wonderfully. Just a few slips of the mind on the way home. Stay in the swing, keep it going. I think we are on the verg of a great season!