I Scored ?? In My First Professional Competition!

[@balhar2000]

What I really like about this video is you telling us what you were thinking before the shot and what you were thinking after the shot. No ego, no excuses, just the truth. I think that's something that we who aspire to be better think about a lot as well but don't shake it off as well as you did. Bravo sir!

[@guyr7351]

What was also revealing is that he has the same thoughts as us amateurs/ high handicappers. Which is negative thoughts not positive ones, don’t be long don’t be short don’t go in the bunker etc. from what I could see there were only one or two poor shots such as the weak chip short of the bunker at the end of the round. Putting has to be hard when so much pace has gone from the greens as you know you need to give it a good hit but that goes against 90% of most putts you hit on normal paced greens. Looking forward to the next round we see

[@SteveFromStockport]

As I was 50% of your crowd, until play was suspended, I have to say that, despite being absolutely piss wet through, it was an enjoyable watch! If I'd known you'd be back out after 25 minutes, I'd have gone for a pint and rejoined you when you came down from that altitude at the 9th green 😁 Catch you next comp, Matt. Thanks for being at Bolton, so I could complete my grand slam of watching Rick, Pete, Andy, Matt!

[@BiffTannen-d2h]

Good to get them all in before the restraining orders are filed 👍

[@paullefevre8684]

Matt, I really liked the post-round shot-by-shot analysis, especially about what you were THINKING. Puts how I play sometimes into perspective. Thanks, and keep at it!

[@cameronurquhart1515]

Matt so good to see that you achieved most of what you wanted. The biggest difference I saw between you on vlogs & playing this round was your mental attitude. Well done. Love this part of your channel. Cheers from Downunder

[@paulcowles9727]

Great effort Matt.👍🏌🏻‍♂️⛳️

[@rg20322]

Hey Matt - I love this breakdown and can relate to most of the holes and feelings either positive or negative. It was like hearing my own voice in my head!

[@hcuk5429]

I love the format Matt. I’m not sure the mid-high handicappers will appreciate it but as a 4hcp it’s great to hear you talking it through to reinforce the messages I tell myself every round.

[@philhilton1026]

Well done Matt. Good format, respectful of the comp and other golfers. Look forward to more 👍

[@terencefitzsimmons9192]

Well played Matt, held yourself well, nerves are always there and as you go forward you will get used to it, couple more comps and you will be up the leaderboard 🎉

[@78roddo]

Unlike a lot of KZbin golfers (who I enjoy too) you seem to be focusing on the right things relevant to your game ie mentality and preparation…well done great effort

[@JorigenLeBeig]

Honourable played for the 1st pro tournament. Congratulations.👏 I remember my own first pro tournament almost 12 years ago. I finished 24th out of 26 starters and with +7. The nervousness was overwhelming and I hadn't been able to shake it off at any point and made a lot of stupid rookie mistakes. And yet I was proud to have made it this far. I made it into the top 10 at my 2nd pro tournament, and my first win with a score of -5 came at my 6th pro start exactly 1 year later and in the same place of my first appearance. Salutations des Caraïbes françaises ...🙂

[@AlastairBarker]

OK PRO.

[@mattwaters1239]

Well played Matty! +2 is nothing to scoff at. Your mental game has come a long way. Began following you because you were one of the only ones willing to put a Mizuno driver in a couple of years back, and seeing your game come a long way has been wonderful to see. Learned a lot that can be applied to my own game, even if I'm not at all a long hitter. Shot by shot is a great way to play it. Thank you for the many hours of entertainment. This was a great format.

[@larrycaringer]

Love this! It’s exactly what us average golfers need to see. We’re not the only ones! The process you’re going through is great to see…and model. So easy to have a bad streak of holes and start spinning out of control…instead of taking a deep breath and putting it back together. Thanks Matt!

[@johnmoon4163]

Good honest analysis of the round. Your thought processes are something we can all use in our rounds.

[@neilcaulfield7840]

Love this format, Matt. It's definitely the way forward. Well played by the way. Been way hung you for two years now and this is only my second comment. More of this please.

[@frog2210]

Have just started the first minute of the video so have no idea how you did. Doesn't matter because I want to say big respect for putting yourself out there & having a go. Us non-pro's enjoy seeing the process & learning from it. It's less about how you did. Respect 👊

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Haha great memories from PGA Playing ability day at Bolton!

[@didierbrun2155]

Congratulations Matt. For your round in such harsh conditions, but also for this very thoughtful and sincere analysis of your game, step by step. Carry on please !!! 🙏👍😎

[@davewalker5387]

Great to dissect the round with your thought process for each shot Matt. What went well, what didn't. Backing off is one of the hardest things to do along with concentration for a full round. Loving the positive mindset. Stay steady and best of luck with the next one.

[@teamvplee7020]

I really appreciated your honest diagnosis, Matt. This approach is something that I have adopted, though sometimes it’s hard to fall into old habits. Keep up the great work!

[@speerchucker64]

I like this for a better than many of the others. You are very relatable here and we all recognise the challenges that you faced

[@grahamperring6350]

Good stuff Matt, enjoying following your progress

[@davidjames3502]

Great video and excellent shot by shot analysis. Give yourself some credit, i think mentally you are further forward than you think. The conditions were tough. You did yourself proud. Well done, Matthew.

[@michaelheap5543]

A decent start. Some really good learning points. Well done Matt!

[@joeflynn7768]

Thanks for letting us inside the ropes. Really enjoyed the recap and love seeing you turning on that competitive part of yourself. Can’t wait to watch this journey and look forward to you winning your first professional comp!!! Great job Matt and crew! Cheers!

[@pf5315]

Some of your thought patterns were exactly what I've been working on and you have confirmed that my mental approach is improving and is on the money. Thanks heaps for a very enlightening video.

[@adrianscott6005]

Genuinely enjoyed listening* to your progress and I’m sure the mental approach, preparation and the more comps you play in will help you in the future - terrible conditions

[@philturner1588]

Great video Matt, the mental side of the game is so important, even as a high handicapper I need to learn how to control the grey matter so I don’t throw in the towel. Look forward to your next comp outing.

[@travis5481]

Looking forward to more of this!

[@1KZFAN]

Keep on keeping on, Matt. You ARE a really good player. Work on quieting the mind.... Good luck!

[@gregcoleborn8638]

Great insight Matt, looking forward to see how you improve as you go through.

[@christophercoleman857]

Lots of positives here Matt. You've identified your problems so I think you can look forward to your next comp with confidence. Keep it going!

[@dargbarnett]

Fascinating to see you talk through a round and review what you did. It will be even more interesting to see what you take from this the next event you enter. As a higher handicapper it is heartening, although I wouldn't wish misfortune on anyone, how shots can disappear through a round. Look forward to the next event.

[@halilahmed6593]

Matt loved your honesty great breakdown of what went on with your thoughts,well played keep up the good work

[@mcpeace00]

Great Video! Competitive golf is the best. I hope you do more of these. Good luck mate!!

[@The-OC]

Some really informative stuff in here Matt, thank you, we all make mistakes, but limiting them by keeping a positive mind, sticking to the process and switching off the "shoulda wouldacoulda" is vital. I look forward to the next comp report and hope to see even more progression that we all know you're capable of.

[@Compete8]

Great effort Matt. Such fine lines. Plus tough conditions.

[@soddit9311]

I’ve been watching for so long and didn’t realise I wasn’t subscribed to you Matt! I now am!

[@alexlewis8468]

Really great episode and well done on a solid round under very challenging conditions. Really interesting that you were very mentally strong on the whole, but those strange indecisions just popped up. It must feel good that you were able to stop yourself falling into a complete death spiral. I look forward to your next comp!

[@brixham20]

Really enjoyed this Matt. Great assessments during the round. Well played!

[@jaguarfarewellday]

Fantastic effort Matt. It’s those nerves and slight errors that are in everyone’s game. Great video and explanation on your round

[@johnerrington4072]

Really interesting commentary. It just goes to show how much the mental aspect of the game impacts the score. Take one shot at a time and don't hit a shot until you are totally committed to the shot.

[@liamdll3044]

Great video Matt! The style of this is very good if your showing your comps. Great to watch your journey ready for qualifying next year. You play your own game and you aren't worried about the camera so to speak!

[@aussie5941]

Its good to see you talking about it, after the round, instead talking to camera all through the round. Which must put off the playing partners, as well as Rick and Peter. Yes, they need to take a leaf out of your book. 100% Concentration and no ego. 👍 Well done.

[@stuartwalls7531]

What an excellent video. I learnt a lot and enjoyed this immensely. Well done, Matt!

[@colinding1299]

👍👍enjoyed the video Matt

[@peeslev]

Really enjoyed this. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@steveallen7063]

Great vid Matt. Enjoyed the honest breakdown of shots.

[@andyfreeman8726]

Matt’s going to get a win. Great vid. Really insightful commentary. Look forward to the next one

[@gregordavidson2474]

Well done champ. Honest and realistic Keep going

[@johngriffiths8072]

Matt you didn't play that bad t Aking the conditions and really made me feel more comfortable with my game as even a pro like you had lapses of contraction can't wait for next one and I reckon your shoot -1 good luck

[@scottjackson3873]

I really like this series. Your review of the thought process and your game plan is really interesting. Please keep it up. I look forward to the next video in the series.

[@kennethdundas5386]

Really enjoyed the mix of commentary and game footage

[@DanielMoore-m9k]

such an honest intro, Matt. Such relatable content!

[@dankanell7151]

Awesome video. Like the honest evaluation of the round. It's great to have a plan but you have to be able to adjust to conditions. I guarantee next time in the rain your chips will get to the hole.

[@richdarlowgolf]

Excellent Matt, keep going with these I’m sure you’ll get a win soon!

[@ianhildred1410]

Really fascinating to see how you approach and reflect on the round. Plenty of bits I'll try to take to my own game! Or at least try to.

[@retrorampage484]

Your reviewing is excellent.

[@keithross3574]

Best video you've done in a longtime. Really like this.

[@TomasWildViking]

This was a very good documentary of your round. I think maybe you might want to have a caddy along to bounce ideas off for the next one, if only to reinforce what you're planning to do and stick to the shot you ultimately decide to play. Looking forward to see the next one.

[@alexanderhutchison4077]

Well played ! Gutsy tee shot at 8 ! A very honest review of your round , what I took away was back off if not happy , and have a clear image of the shot you are about to hit !

[@leeclements4645]

Great content and this is helping me in my quest for single figures which I have completed now to break 75 .. thanks for all the great work 🎉

[@P21HB]

Well played Matt, an insightful post game review, onwards and upwards.....Hopefully🤔!!

[@rodconner9079]

Good round from what I seen! You said in yer wrap-up, yer chipping let ya down. ... No Matt -- yer mental approach to each shot let ya down, something we all do!!! Indecisive on a shot or not committed, or not backing off to reset --- it is Not complete thought!!! Rough & Tough conditions with all the rain, you adjusted very well. The only shot ya have at any time -- is the one you have in front of ya!

[@johndavies6427]

Great effort Matt. Honest and reflective. Just imagine you are panning carter at la cala and your nerves will disappear on those short chips and putts!!!

[@MichaelKilgore-j1x]

Great content and presentation Matt.

[@malicarr1]

Love this format Mat👏

[@kennethblair5035]

Great analysis. love the format 👍

[@HackedOut]

The lightning on 16 made for some real theatrics! Progress not perfection Matt, great stuff this 💪

[@Abuelo-oq2tm]

Considering the conditions you did really well, great job.

[@zittyrrrs7082]

Firstly congrats on a fine effort and a really entertaining video. Secondly it's great to hear you've been working on your mental game - personally I want to know exactly what you are doing there. Can we have a video on this please I still think that as soon as you think about numbers your game goes downhill. When you ignore results and concentrate on process you proved you have the skillset to compete with, and beat, your peers. Don't set yourself scoring targets, they hold you back every time. But again - a huge improvement on your open qualifying. If you can keep this process going, you'll win one of these soon enough....👏👏👏👏

[@Dean-Trower]

Well played Matt, really enjoyed the vid.

[@smallraymond1]

That putting was so consistent 👏 🙌

[@wes9588]

Brutally honest. Excellent stuff.

[@ecliqxse9591]

Hope u gonna make it Matt.. keep doing ur best 🤙

[@alanclelland3422]

Well done, keep it going.

[@RogueWraith909]

Sounds like you have a good solid starting point, it just goes to show that alot of a good round of golf is in the head as much as the hands.

[@qwaidi8844]

Thanks for letting us know what you thought. For me it sounds that really committing to the shot is key - will try this on my next rounds.

[@allenhalegua4839]

Very enjoyable video. What you describe is transferable to every day play.

[@siweljdforp]

Stick at it, Matt, the results will come.

[@wilf5068]

great insight on the though process just goes to show in golf how the mindset and course mangement is key most of us never really give ourselves a chance of a low score by being poor at this just grip it and rip it which rarely ends well ......fun tho

[@sabianmcleod]

You’re looking super fit and well Matt! Been on a wellness retreat or just a lot of practice?? Loving the analysis of the round.

[@paulwilson90]

Solid round enjoyed format

[@cstridbeck]

realy good video, big "thats what I do"-video and will realy help me on may play

[@davebutler3269]

Will follow you with hope and interest Matt keep it up my friend

[@mikecooke2357]

Well played, very hard to keep focus in that weather.

[@billbonnington7916]

Like this Matt, good analysis if you can take the lessons learnt onto the next round. Pre-shot process seems to be key for all levels of golfer.

[@kevinjager124]

You did really well considering the conditions. Also managing to stick to your game plan, I think helped you a lot as well. as you said it would’ve been easy to spiral down once in a few duff shots but you didn’t🎉 as you mentioned at the end consistency and tidiness was the order of the day. Well done

[@10cclo25]

Matt you need to ban the idiot troll artist that replied to my comment below

[@BrianLowe-oq9mj]

Well done. Upward potential.

[@christopherkearns6739]

Good stuff Matt, golf in the rain sucks big balls so fairplay to you

[@danham4303]

It's just a very steady round Matt. Nothing wrong with that, if you can make that your bread and butter when you have a hot day you'll be in amongst it

[@paulsmith7791]

Played very good golf in those conditions Matt 👏

[@galaxy-1969]

Love you in Record Breakers with Peter ❤️⛳️ When reviewing, perhaps you could show more golf footage 🤔 Did you have a caddy? Can you bring Peter as a caddy?

[@drewtiphany]

This was a really good video! I would love a couple of small cut-ins to tournament day Fryer to hear your live mindset. Overall, really great video though.

[@MarkSamora]

Not bad Matty. When in doubt, take a full swing. Miss hits happen more frequently when you slow your swing down or try to work it too much.

[@douglaswarner3154]

If you take the game seriously it’s a good idea to review the round you just played!! That way you can see your mistakes, bad decisions , good decisions and brilliant play during the round !!! Thinking and plotting your way around golf course makes so much more sense , than just hurrying and hitting the ball haphazardly! Great work Matt !!

[@arthurrytus7318]

Your doing good matt , stick with it , imagine its a record breaker game

[@cliffordchevannes6683]

Good job mattfrerrr love it

[@peterandresen328]

Great stuff thank you

[@larriedoliveira1175]

Keep it up Matt.