How You Can Play Like A Scratch Golfer

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[@samcrossley392]

Love the channel Peter! Got my first hole in one yesterday, 185 yard par 3 in wind 💪

[@peterfinchgolf]

SAM!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rawsick]

And then you woke up

[@polaroidwhite9037]

Nintendo doesn't count boss

[@frankensteinracing3520]

Well done and congratulations

[@TheMainMan123]

Congratulations my friend, I’m still hoping one day I’ll get one, I’ve came within 6 inches a few times but the bastard just won’t drop in one 😂

[@thetradinggooner9677]

Finchy, you’re playing some incredible golf recently! Effortless. Good luck in the comps this year

[@peterfinchgolf]

Cheers pal, made it look difficult today 😂

[@MrGolfer84]

This is how a break par, or 80, or 90 video is supposed to go. Thank you Pete, every other video I've seen from other people about this just say, "don't do this and don't do that" obviously if I could control those things I wouldn't do them. This video gave specific ideas on how and why to do certain things. Top notch!

[@colinwallace2085]

Pete, this great advice for all players and employed similar thoughts on Saturday. Trying to hard to get my official handicap, the previous week, I hit 102 but adopting a more thoughtful approach and with the help of you swing quest chipping video, this week, I hit 88 with two lost balls. I felt relaxed enough to actually enjoy the round. Thanks mate ❤

[@GolfQuestChannel]

Wow 102 to 88 is a massive swing.

[@davidfowles1252]

My game has also improved by spending time with my son (who loves the range and short game area) and taking more time and hitting less unproductive ego drives and more time striking the ball for a purpose. I have always enjoyed the short game area too, it makes me laugh how many people belt away on the range with the big dogs and hit the ball a mile or brag about how far they hit the ball and then have the touch of a welder round the greens and wonder why my handicap is lower even being a slight short arse! It is far more fun (or is it just me) practicing chip and runs, flops, pitching, learning yardages with all your wedges and trying different things incluing the bunkers so when you need it you already have an arsenal of shots you know how to play and a fair indication of how far it will travel and react on arrival. Oh and putting, we all need to do more from inside 10 feet !

[@cauliflowerpete616]

Agreed. Gollf is full of men with fragile egos who just want to outhit one another. It's so tiresome and cringe to me. Give me a deft 80 yard wedge shot to 3 foot over a 300 yard drive.

[@Malachi57]

I enjoyed this. In the last year, course management has become a much bigger concern of my game as my swing and driving have allowed me to be more consistent. I'm having to play courses differently than I did in the past because now I'm further up the fairway or past that dog leg I could never get beyond. Knowing what you can and can't do is a huge piece of getting around the course.

[@JM-xf2mp]

Mr Finch, 3 years ago my son introduced me to your channel. At the time we were both unrated with no index. After much hard work and a few thrown clubs, we are both in the golf industry and the first father son team to take the PAT in August. We both work in the industry and he’s now playing at a 4.1 index. He’s better than I, and I have a lot of work to do, but I know I couldn’t have done this without your videos and positivity. My wedge game has become so much better and now I just need to get control of my head. Thanks so much. Next time you’re in the states, put a finch day together anywhere in the states and we’d jump at the chance to attend a finch clinic! Thanks for being so positive and ultimately vulnerable in your content. It makes a difference, even for those of us that are starting the game later in life.

[@markmelon23mlf18]

On my distance watch I find it beneficial to always go for the back of the green number. I never leave it short and I rarely ever over shoot the green because my contact is never perfect. 21 handicapper. 👍

[@coencorr23]

I tend to thin alot of approaches so long is my miss, but my course is really punishing on long shots due to water and hills..

[@TrakkyYT]

The production value on this video is magnificent, brilliant info as always Pete

[@markt.788]

Excellent again! I think the course management videos translate the best as far as affecting my actually golf game. The tips are amazing, but even the most simple ones take time to implement to ones specific swing. The course management is instant, and makes me feel like I’m actually playing golf - which is ultimately why we watch! And to support Pete! And to pretend the world isn’t on fire!

[@andygreen2765]

It's a miracle!!! Someone advocating to play Driver. So many YT Golfers now seem to want to be hitting anything but, mainly because its what they see on TV and favour position over everything. Meanwhile real stats show the closer the approach shot is played from the closer the first putt will be.

[@Mikesmeyer88]

You'r strike game is pure. You make it look effortless. I'll definitely take any advice from these finch

[@dannylovell8845]

Peter I’ve started watching your videos 5 years ago. I was a 24 handicap. Today I am the head pro/director of golf at a course here in the US. One of the youngest in the country at the age of 23. A lot of hard work and practice, yes, but also I couldn’t have done it without your videos. Thank you

[@peterfinchgolf]

Mate, that’s amazing! Hit me in the feels 🥲

[@nicksmith2773]

Great video Finchy, the point about the 6ft and under putts is really useful. I missed 5 or 6 of them last week and that was the difference between a high 80's and a low 90's round (both good for me). I'll keep that in mind.

[@redrider8036]

Great information on the transition to being a scratch golfer. I played for a couple of years with two guys who primarily focused on their swing and strike, while ignoring short game, mental clarity, and course management. Since moving away from practice of strike hitting hundreds of balls a week plus playing twice, and moving to 3-6 ft from the flag. My score began dropping. Now focused on mental and course management, and it’s dropping again. Next goal 70’s. Thanks again!

[@welshmitch1234]

Unbelievable!! I played Reddish Vale yesterday!! 🤣 my dad was a green keeper there over 50 years ago and we played for his birthday.

[@HAcera-hs3hw]

VALUABLE ADVICE!!! LIked 👍🏼. Never hurt to hear (again) to practice short putts… thanks!

[@JamieLogue1]

Pete, brilliant video with some fantastic advice for golfers of any standard. You seem to be playing great golf this year so far and I hope it carries over to the quest for the Open!

[@11cmgrah]

I'm glad to see you partnering with Shot Scope. I got a V3 last summer and the data has been very helpful in my efforts to improve. I found out I leave 75% of my putts short so that has been my focus this season.

[@nattylight2628]

The divot on that par 5 was absolute beauty, FLUSHED 9 iron! Well done Pete.

[@peterfinchgolf]

That was a solid chunk of turf

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

@Peter Finch Golf sure was. You could have hung that bever pelt on the wall...lol 🤣🤣

[@icyredpeople8941]

Love these videos. I recently got back into golf after having taking off nearly 7 years. Here are the things that really helped me. I watch videos breaking down the swing and attempt to do those things but was not mindful of my distance between my eyes and the ball and as a consequence was consistently raising up out of my swing and topping the ball which led to me intentionally trying to lower myself on the attack in which case I was hitting fat. I realized that with everything you learn online or from someone, you have to maintain that distance throughout the shot. The next was focusing on the ball and attempting to hit it at a specific spot on the right side of the ball and I was constantly missing. I realized that it makes more sense to focus your eyes on the left side of the ball or even a little in front if necessary and envisioning hitting "through" the ball. The last is my line; I tend to accidentally lead with my hands at the top of my swing and end up getting in front of my body and pulling. I now take a practice backswing and exaggerate driving my hips and then pulling everything from them which, at the time I would make impact, puts my hands far in front of the ball and the line of my club face and my target looks really good. That is my quick practice swing and then I kick that out of my head and go back to focusing on the ball knowing that I already hit the switch that will fix the problem of leading with my hands. These are just a few things you may want to address in a video if you have some ideas on how to help.

[@ChrisWade]

My driving has come on leaps and bounds this year, loving your advice that encourages me to hit the big stick 🙌🙌

[@C_Sea]

My new motto, Just Whack It (When appropriate). Another great video to help everyone play better. Thanks Pete!

[@ronadamo9564]

Great tips. Club selection was much better today with less fear of going long. Thanks

[@flyyoufools12]

Straight over from Insta live 👍

[@peterfinchgolf]

my guy!

[@solozion]

I love this guy :) he's funny and always keeps it real

[@timothybevis6095]

You are the best Pete. Plan your shots helps so much. I like to call it playing the percentages. Either way is good. Thanks

[@ttvbigswig6096]

It actually amazes me and makes me jealous on how absolutely beautiful the golf courses over there are. I’ve never seen a bad golf course😍

[@philhilton1026]

Talking through shots and strategy is really useful. More please. Thanks 👍🏼

[@j.garrickhill400]

going for PAT in April, mapping the course tomorrow. Planning from green to tee, sight lines, targets, and green speeds "Keep ego out" best advice around

[@davidfowles1252]

One of the key things I have learnt but re-inforced by the North of England You Tube Golf Community: Put the ego away and concentrate with your own game and how you hit the ball and the clubs you use for certain shots. There will always be someone who hits it further or straighter or who shapes their shots but it does not make them a better player. I have seen how some people belt a ball a mile with iron x but the way they shut the face or the way they deloft it or even the loft on their make of club means it is academic. Having played with Ping i5's for 15 years I got my handicap down and enjoyed knowing how they worked in my grip and dynamic and how they were a safe club with yardages I knew without the laminated crib sheet. That said I finally changed them in the Autumn with stronger fitted clubs as my dynamic had changed with age and experience with the benefit that the gapping means I need one less iron at the top end freeing up space for a much needed 4th wedge. The irons were also chosen as they were easier to work on half, 3/4 shots thus making gapping even easier as well as manipulating flights for different wind conditions. Another top tip is to find a quiet time (if they exist) on the course or use time wehn the course is slow and hit two balls off the tee selecting different clubs or shots so you can experiment with different options like Peter described and seeing if playing percentages is the best for you or actually on some holes it is easier just to 'Whackit (where appropriate)".

[@jimosulli]

I like thinking about all shots as if they're a putt. All that matters is the swing weight and starting line. Where it finishes is a result of getting those two things right. For me it means way less thinking when I'm over the ball, which means better shots!

[@Mikesmeyer88]

I need to remember this stuff when I play Saturday. Hopefully the weather gets better

[@GolfingMalky]

I love course management vlogs - trying to play smarter has made a big difference to my scoring in the last year. Good job you didn't take the pin out on that last one or your ball was heading to the next postal code! Cheers

[@grahampatching2717]

loved seeing an incredible birdie, fabulous cheers man

[@emilmellow7073]

Hahaha. That’s golf! Bashed that last putt right in!!! I’m a 11 handicap (and 68 yrs old) and when I play well I’m not thinking about my swing but the target based on a ‘no hero shot’ strategy. And you are right it all comes down to strategy & putting. My advice is: Avoid 3 putting! And don’t add up your score prematurely, just play in the moment.

[@mattcross6902]

Love it Pete. One difference I’d be interested in between a scratch and handicap golfer would be heart rate, you made that look effortless and stress free, high handicappers reacting to bad shots, lost balls etc must make a huge difference! Great content mate

[@thomassanchez315]

The one tip that I would recommend to everyone is to not let your emotions consume you…just go out on the course and remember to have fun!

[@hurfdurfy8167]

That's my least favorite part about golf, the sometimes shit attitude of other people. Stop slamming your clubs on the ground. If you want to get better, go practice. Stop thinking that golfing once a week is enough to make you the next Tiger.

[@joshuaking1194]

@@hurfdurfy8167 you wana lighten up. I find it hilarious. Same as when I see a 34 handicapper with a 3 grand set of clubs.

[@GolfQuestChannel]

I totally agree with you but man it's tough sometimes when your game loses you and you're not really sure what you are doing differently.

[@liamgolderer9880]

@@joshuaking1194 I feel attacked

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

Quit keeping score Unless you're playing for money or in a tournament, otherwise who cares what you shoot. Too many act like they are putting for Cadillacs and forget they are there to have fun.

[@aidan7020]

That swing is just a thing of beauty

[@Olliejw]

Great video Pete! Genuinely very enlightening 👍🏼

[@GPatrick51]

I love this channel and the content you put out. A few other channels have handed the torch to younger players and I hope that Peter will continue to upload until he is 85. His game could go to absolute sh*t and I would still keep coming back. Class act, amazing creator.

[@Viking-y3s]

Brilliant video this mr finch. With the standard of your golf now, your quest for the open is imminent I feel 💪👍

[@cstridbeck]

Thanks Pete! Videos like this are realy helpfull.

[@stevehalcrow3484]

Great video as ever Pete, thanks - love the guy in the background on the last green (about 12:35 in), scrambling about in the roots on the side of that bank - feels familiar! :-D

[@chrishooks3778]

Brilliant advice pete, love your great sense of humour and what a quality golfer 🏌️‍♂️

[@tonybytheway7543]

Great advice and mostly about course management which almost all of us amateurs could be so much better at. But love the "just whack it" tip also....time and place :)

[@joemullins1752]

Terrific course management video Finchy! Keep up the fun and educational content!

[@BrianCRhoads]

Awesome video! I’ve been a Shotscope user for a year now and love their product and all the great data I can get from it. It’s really helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses. So cool to see you partner with them!

[@robertwalter9015]

One thing that really helped me out is stepping off my put distance and converting the distance into feet, knowing the actual distance makes all the difference. I spend time putting from set distances before the round and this gives me a good feel for how to pace my puts during the round. I’m alway amazed at how many people just guess at the distance of there puts and wonder why there put end up short or long.

[@ianhawe1463]

One of the best golf tutorials on KZbin by far Pete fair play . Can't wait to try this out on my local course 👍

[@peterfinchgolf]

thanks Ian

[@coreyrohloff7153]

@PeterFinchGolf absolutely loved this video! I’d love more videos like this, one of your very best IMO!

[@ref0910]

Been using shotscope watch for 2 years now. It's a game changer. Looking at the stats is addictive I must say.

[@darrentimms8865]

Nothing missing at all with your ability to play +5 golf, Pete. Long, accurate and a tidy short game aside from the putting that needs work. I would seriously invest in a talented mind architect to enable the mental strength and resilience needed to compete with the tour pros.

[@johnthomas1919]

well done. Always looking forward to your videos

[@jamesmacdonald6869]

Great vid Pete you smacked that last put ,,,

[@sap1374]

Playing some great stuff atm Pete.good luck with the comps👏👏

[@flowaroundtherock]

Great info Pete! I'm not sure I 100% agree with the comment that the biggest difference between 0hcp and 25hcp players when it comes to putting is the short putts. I know the make percentage is pretty low for both from 30 feet, but I bet the 3-putt percentage from 30 feet is way higher for 25hcp players. Lag putting and securing 2-putts from outside 20 feet makes a big difference to your score.

[@Dan_BCtoAZ]

Those are some seriously white shoes 🤟🏼⛳️ - I recently shot 72 using my 2 iron off the tee and managing the course much better than just smashing driver…it works!

[@garydeacon2115]

Love my Shot Scope. Also GREAT customer service (not often you can say that about a company these days). Keep up the good work Shot Scope oh yes and Pete

[@jamesnelson2704]

one of the best most relatable videos i've ever watched

[@HillbillyJedi88]

Great putt at the end Pete! I'd have probably hit it that hard too. Those greens look like my face after I hadn't shaven for a week. Very fuzzy! One thing that has helped me a lot the last year is my gap wedge. I know I can hit it almost bang on 120 yards every time so on par 4's, I play the hold backwards kind of and just tee off with whatever club leaves me 120 from the green. It's helped a lot!

[@4_shaw157]

This content was entertaining, informative and well polished. You looked like you were thoroughly enjoying yourself out there. Smashed that like button with unbridled ambition.

[@JROSEJL]

No one is going to blame you for the putting on those carpets. Great video!

[@eamonhunt3321]

Played my first game in 15 years today at High Leigh academy course . shot 49 ... loved loved loved it soo much ... need to play more real golf and less driving range... Grass and Mud are sooooo different than mats.. lol thanks for all the help

[@GolfQuestChannel]

They are definitely different - I hate hitting off of driving range mats. Terrible. There are great mats out there but they don't typically have them ranges. I hate when the grass tees are closed and I only discover this after I've paid for my bucket. Very sad.

[@alquinjhobrikso4579]

As a golfer who plays in the Philippines, my coach always told me "Just hit it hard" which is the same as "Just whack it" *when appropriate* loved the content!

[@ulko7t7]

Interesting to get the stats of a non-pro. One thing I would say about the putting though: you said that there wasn't much difference between handicaps from 30FT in make percentages. That may be so, but 3 putt avoidance is a huge stat here especially for higher handicapers. Keep up the great content Pete.

[@Bergerac82]

Quality material as always Pete. Quite the train wreck on the last green, probably chipped the paint on the flag stick!

[@stephenbayliss1408]

Great video and a good insight into the data being made available through technology for the average golfer. I have been using Shotscope for over 3 years and have found it invaluable for my game, dropping 10 shots on my handicap. The data on club distances is the main driver for this. As an aside, I have found the support team at Shotscope have been super efficient in making changes to the mapping on my home course, from the winter to summer layout and also with changes to tee boxes and greens.

[@kennedygolfhead4356]

Great video!! As always. Thank you!!!!

[@stephencook6533]

Wow Pete those new cameras are fantastic!! Almost like I'm there with you!! Love the content as usual!!

[@markdellit6171]

Just got my HCP down two strokes to 18! Thanks to Peter Finch and this video! legend advice!

[@markrudd917]

Totally agree on the putting stats. Not only does practicing 6 footers improve your percentages. You also get great feedback on your stroke. If you can work out how to hit a straight put from 6 foot, the 10 and 20 foot putts start dropping! Outside those distances your just looking for distance feel.

[@ajg3439]

Definitely going to be investing in one of these, been thinking about it for a year now. Got 4 rounds in one day for Charity in June!

[@stevenwalmsley3468]

Great golf there Pete. Love the tactics. Well played. ⛳️

[@peterkuleczko348]

Some great tips in this but also showed some great benefits to using a scope and watch. All round very enjoyable video, especially when you make it look that easy! 👍

[@nathanielbyrnes9735]

Some of the best advice I've heard 👌

[@GaryMackman]

I also think that knowing the course, the greens, the approach also helps!

[@michaelb6801]

Great tips Finchy, i see too many high handicappers taking irons off the tee, and not getting it in play. They then have massive 2nd shots. May as well blast driver.

[@jaylisted9714]

That last shot was epic! Thanks for the tips Mr. Finch. Really loving the content lately!!

[@The_Madd_Golfer]

Great final putt! You should do well in your upcoming tournaments. Great course management tips....many thanks!

[@oscarenriquecerro8783]

Pete love your videos and training tips. Could you please make a video on “low hands” specially with the driver!? Please!

[@rufussthoo4083]

After those Spring greens kept your first birdie putt and the eagle putt out, you were owed that one on the last 😁

[@and5336]

Love your swing. SOLID.

[@habbadabbado5765]

Good thing you hit the pin on that last putt. That was going another 10 feet the other way. Great round!

[@andyderbyshire2079]

The power behind that birdie putt at the end was sending the ball on its way back to the tee 😂

[@davidwilson1952]

great vid mate. love it when those freak puts go in, its the Karma for all those lip outs LOL

[@leeporter9984]

That last putt was an absolute rocket!!

[@laurentschmitt5110]

Shot Scope v3 is a fantastic tool, using it since november 2020, love it!!

[@Streamside66]

I only wish this video was longer. Enjoyed your perspective

[@ATCAJC]

Recently picked up the shot scope v3 and the data it provides is awesome! Absolutely feel it’s helping me to improve my game by showing me the areas I need to work on. Leaving a round, you have an idea of what you think you need to work on, but this provides data to support the areas you need to focus on. Great video as always and look forward to seeing your channel grow even more!

[@paulcsouzajr]

Love the video Pete. Heck yeah I rage out and scare my family when I hit the like button. Lol

[@iangompertz5537]

Just smash it!! love your work Finchy

[@mustafoundjacob]

Surely you could've printed that yardage sheet smaller 🤣, great video Pete loving these vids

[@LaugharneMusic]

I love the videos where you talk through your shots, gives a great insight. Awesome stuff Pete 👍

[@nathanoconnor7491]

8 handicapper here. Last round shot my worst 9 holes at local course on front nine (11 over) followed by my best 9 holes on the back nine (-1 under) for a +10 finish. The front nine is harder for me because i suck at managing 4 particular holes (double bogeyed them). I think i just have to work on perfecting my gentle fade and take my medicine by leaving driver in the bag on short par 4s. Btw nice video and advice here.

[@benmain5642]

I actually laughed out loud when that last putt went in. XD

[@bentottle917]

PUTTTTT! 🤣 Nice finish on my local, challenging course. Reddish Vale is beautiful.

[@77eamonnd]

Can't wait to get back out on the courses soon, watching your videos over the winter keep the golf hype going for me 👍

[@KellySmuts22]

Well played Pete 👏🏻 thanks for the video. I smashed the like button almost as hard as you smashed that last birdie putt 🤣

[@ballforegolf]

You just confirmed that I have been on the correct practice path especially with the 3-6' putts.