Playing golf wearing a BRAIN SCANNER....this thing is UNREAL!

[@peterfinchgolf]

Hey you...have a great day ❤️

[@kevinscott2780]

You too 🥰

[@KingBytor2112]

You too mate

[@joshramm5585]

Have a great day! Thanks for all the awesome content!

[@joshuamowery7671]

You too mate

[@kellymckinney3911]

You as well Pete

[@sinterklaasje1975]

What I love about this is that you are staying on target of the Quest for the Open. Many other (big) channels loose focus on what attracted many of the viewers. Whilst the circumstances are different and more difficult - I love how you try to tie back the various routines and 'things out there' back to that ultimate goal. Please keep on going!! :-)

[@golftherapy6062]

It’s crazy how creative you are on these videos. You are truly one of the most unique and fun voices on KZbin. I think it would be cool to get some of the other KZbin people to try this and do a little FSX comp between channels with the focus band. See what differences exist between you guys!

[@callumfergie52]

We looked inside Petes head and found Rick living there rent free

[@nickthequick2011]

Top tier banter

[@bluestangGT2001]

Comment of the day

[@Stephen05777]

Wrong because Pete’s better

[@sijones501]

Good original content Pete! 10/10 💪🏻

[@jamiehipperson]

I love this Pete!!! I have tried to reduce my swing thoughts down to just one, watch the ball leave the club and these ideas you have put up really resonate and I think they will help me. Thank you and I can’t wait to see how it improves your game 👍🏼

[@johnsiblosky]

Hey Pete I use focus band on a week to week basis and find it to be one of the best things for my golf game. Once you really get in focus the game becomes so much easier. Love the video

[@peterfinchgolf]

Yeah looking forward to using this more

[@ericsmith9023]

The quality of content you put out to your viewers is outstanding Pete. Great music selection and loved the video!

[@tonygott3591]

Always enjoy these type's of vids, I struggle with getting out of my head most days. Thanks!

[@Averyravynwood]

As a pool/snooker player in addition to golfing, I can fully appreciate and understand the mental side of the game. One book I read about the mental aspect of sports like this is called “Pleasures of Small Motions”. It was written billiards-specific, but has a lot of techniques I use on the course for thinking through shots, because pool and golf both have preshot routines and table/course management.

[@mikeoakley2272]

The graft Pete puts in on camera is unbelievable, Imagine what he’s doing off camera as well! Best of luck for 2021 Pete!

[@billystephens3149]

Would anyone else love Pete to have another go at the FSX skills world record?

[@patwalsh4147]

Yes that would be class

[@conorclarke123]

No😐Id rather him do these types of Q4TO videos

[@cameroncumberland7074]

PLEASE

[@Burkeyboy77]

This must be the most times I've rewound and rewatched a KZbin video. Excellent and interesting stuff Pete. Thanks👍🏾

[@peterfinchgolf]

Cheers man

[@marco_gallone]

It just clicked for me now, every time I go hitting balls into my backyard net, range or simulator just for the fun of it I’m not outcome driven I put a really nice smooth and overall better swing/strike compared to when I tell myself “this ball needs to go exactly 140 yards” “this ball needs to carry the bunker”, even when I’m thinking “swing smooth” its generally crap. The moral of the story, let your body do what it’s been trained to do. Because subconsciously it is capable of doing exactly what you want it to do without worrying about swing mechanics or outcomes. Great video Pete!

[@isaiahthummel2424]

If we looked inside Carter’s brain we would find Pete living there rent free

[@peterfinchgolf]

😂 he’s beat me the last few times tbf

[@andycartergolf]

Hahaha are you for real?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@isaiahthummel2424]

@@peterfinchgolf that’s before you mastered your brain waves. Now your focus is like the “stenson-Molinari” Pete 😂

[@isaiahthummel2424]

@@andycartergolf looks like we might need another course vlog to see 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@rhyswhitehead2167]

Really enjoyed the vid, such a different angle to the usual KZbin golf club reviews etc. It's been said so many times before but you've just proved PMA works. Keep up the good work pete.

[@BluPheesh]

This was fascinating, Peter, thanks. Good luck with the training and i look forward to a future video on the results.

[@bryonburrell9509]

Love it!! Getting your head out the way. Your hands will be smarter than your head is when you're in the flow

[@ChrisClark-lz5zs]

Recently I’ve struggled with the way I’m hitting the ball and as a way of attempting to cure poor golf I thought technically and got many things in my head before hitting a shot. I’ve realised it only puts me at a disadvantage. Great video Pete and I’m excited to try to think more about target and use the left side of my brain more.👍

[@tonypapas9854]

Impressive that you really take time to investigate and sometimes use tools like this to analyze/improve your game. Well done.

[@joshrimmer1455]

We looked inside Pete's head and found a fear of island greens!

[@stephenmacnamara9315]

Very interesting Pete. Top quality video as always. That's all I'm focusing on this year..mental game. I really struggle to take the picture into the shot so always feel there is a complete disconnect. More of an issue for me in putting. I feel it affects my distance control. Thanks again

[@KrisTaylor303]

Yh I have read many mental books such as the Zen of golf and this really helped my golf game and I think I can really focus on the right things and also really like the quiet eye when doing putting.

[@cally2289]

Hi Pete just started my golf KZbin channel wish it was as good as this 😂

[@peterfinchgolf]

Time my friend, it takes time

[@andrewpotter-cobbold9946]

My brain is a minefield when playing,definitely analytical! Pete come to Ipswich golf Club and play with a noob! Would definitely be a Laugh

[@dominicblattmann3763]

This video just made me playing my first round

[@joryhansen50]

Great content! So interesting. Love the FSX skills challenge!

[@MarkJohnson-bs4hp]

This sounds fascinating! I am looking forward to hearing how you get on. Best of luck.

[@shauncarter924]

Usually I try to convince myself that I’m in ‘the Zone’ and then I tee off and learn that I wasn’t. lol

[@thomaskidwell3432]

At this point, been watching you for years Pete, that swing is buttah! Interesting vid. It’ll be fun to see how it helps

[@davidtownsend3582]

Great video Pete cheers from Arizona. 👍

[@michaelglassockcoaching]

Love this Pete, something I'm trying to work on myself 👍🏾

[@dschmider]

Scientific and analytical! I loved this. We know the brain has such an effect on our golf game, but never seen a way to measure it. Great video Peter!

[@richswanepoel]

Yay. Been waiting for another video 👌🏻

[@reinardtheron644]

Just loving your humor!😂

[@aichampionofficial]

Wow! This is mental. At today’s practice session I did deep breathing before striking each ball whilst focusing on the back of the ball (spot I want to strike) and had a GREAT practice session - I was hitting straight and even drawing the ball instead of slicing it. And then I see this video. Wow!!! Synchronicity.

[@jakevaughan1491]

i’ve felt the zone in other sports before but never golf hope to feel that way on the course soon!

[@tartantam1927]

This is pretty cool great video Pete

[@ggriesenauer]

This is cool. I can kinda see how it can show a person is focusing way too much or not enough, on the right thing. Fun video

[@sportscardcollector9431]

Hey Pete I just got the notification and can’t wait to watch the vid

[@svenbrouer331]

Very interesting Pete. This is an area which is definitely not covered often on instructional videos. But I am convinced this plays a large part in playing better golf. I find that I play a lot better when I focus on on one thing like turning my hips or "hitting with my left shoulder" Although these swing-thoughts might have some technical merit on their own I think the effect of freeing my mind and letting me be "in the moment"might be even bigger.

[@cdh79]

My trainer has two of the focus bands, and they're fun to train with.. makes you focus on not thinking too much during the preparation..

[@tuomasniukkanen4656]

Great video. Good information.

[@milesotway4466]

The zone hasn't happened for me with golf but there were days when I played uni level tennis 15 years ago where I just felt I could put the ball exactly where I wanted, particularly serving, without any mental effort at all. Same playing rugby as a goalkicker, there were days when I just did not have to think about it. Really interesting stuff.

[@T-Ward96]

Great content mate 👍🏻 keep killing it 👊🏻

[@nickcelano6715]

This is the trippiest golf video I ever watched 🤯

[@fabianstandaert2777]

I believe this awareness and focus piece is what Tiger is doing with his "photograph" approach to putting!

[@MM-uj7ou]

Finchy you've done it again 😂😂 quality content as usual . Look ace as Rambo

[@ElieAnquetil]

Worked with focus band since 2015 with athletes. This is an amazing tool to build an efficient preshot routine.

[@foretheluvofgolf5443]

Really enjoyed that one 👌👍

[@chrishartman5383]

Thanks for the content Pete. Have you been using Arccos much? I remember you mentioning it very early on during your 2020 build the bag series.

[@jakeheez]

this is so cool! i want one of these so bad!

[@jaseishappy]

Great video that Pete But I always think about the beer afterwards and what food to get 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@colinwallace2085]

Pete, on the first set you were more focused up to the first pull shot, then you had the negative don't go left thoughts. On the second set you looked more focused on the mid irons, which were better. It could have been you weren't striking well on the first set, but if you can overcome some negative swing thoughts and produce all shots like your first 7or8 shot in the first set, then you will soar and your game will be like your swing, bloody lovely. This subject fascinates me for sports science. 😍😍

[@JT-xs4br]

Really cool technology!

[@aaronconsaul6645]

Extremely brave for u to address this... great job

[@netnopify]

I used to play basketball growing up and until my late 20s on a decent level. The best games I played I never remembered making decisions feel particularly stressed, just acting on what happened and keeping focus on the the task at hand. Very much being in "the flow". An absolute prerequisite for this was to be in excellent conditioning; great stamina, strength and preparation. I was never able to get to that point of flow (or performance for that matter) when my body and technique weren't at its best.

[@jaychung6622]

Great video as always Pete! Getting the mental side of golf under control is definitely a worthy quest. Just one tidbit, “mushin” is pronounced more like “moo-shin” (with the moo said quickly) than “mush-in”

[@Nezzybit]

My best round was definitely a result of a calm mind and just executing, no outside thoughts. I stopped talking to my playing partners almost entirely on the back 9 because I knew I was on good pace, wish I knew how to recreate that on every hole 😂

[@rolirolster]

Daniel Kanehman the author of 'Thinking Fast & Slow' says that flow state is actually on the ragged edge of right/left brain. This makes sense if you think about it, you need the analytical side to measure the shot and swing, but then the right side to 'see' and 'feel' the shot. I've done a lot of work and research into this, 'Zen Golf' is also another great resource, and I recommend meditating, as the state is very similar to flowstate.

[@matt3963]

Hey Pete. Take a look at a technique called anchoring. It would go really well with this and is a great tool for golf.

[@anderschristianhaldpederse8472]

makes good sense... for me in any case. I usually do okay during comps. In major club comps or playing divisional I spent the night before going through the course, setting up a game plan and making everything ready for the tournament. Gets me the feeling of, well, quieting my left side during the round, allowing me to get in and stay in the zone, as I KNOW, I have done the analysing the day before and allowing me to just "flow". beeing a left-hander, if you listen to many experts that is, I should/could find it easier to access my right side, and I am more of creative and artistic person so it comes somewhat natural for me to "let go" 😁

[@paulkelly4573]

Great vid! Very interesting...

[@Shinafey]

My last season I never thought about my swing technically - and it was sooo much easier shaping and hitting shot. This year I've been working on some swing changes, and its so so hard to get into the groove.

[@shaunpratt9012]

Today I was in the zone first one on the course this morning and shooting a good score was the last thing on my mind. Just loving being back on the course again fresh air and great views. Was the order of the day not my bad golf swing 😂

[@Automation_Control_Tuning]

That was really interesting and a little weird.... great stuff keep it up! Interested to see the outcome.

[@roberthudson3571]

Wow! Very interesting. That’s one of my faults, letting my mind wander during a swing. I played a lot of football, when younger. Quite a decent level, non-league and there were games that I was “in the zone”, so to speak. Fascinating.

[@garybrumley3519]

Interesting subject. I remember being “in the zone” twice while playing. Those were the two times that I scored in the 70’s. I may have to pick up this device. Seems like it could help. Cheers!

[@averagejack-ggr7441]

So I start this video and thought. Pete has totally lost it this time. But I watch on and it was a brilliant video. Never judge a Pete by a cover 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jes_40]

Seems cool enough and whatever works for you....some of us always trying to get better. I have found for myself that playing more Match Play events or with the buds, really made me focus on each shot better. Especially when Ca$h on the line. Good luck!

[@timothybevis6095]

Wow. Just never thought stuff lucky this in golf. But hey I'm old so whatever it takes. Thanks Pete

[@GeeZoiks]

Best thumbnail ever. 😂

[@edf9992]

You looked completely relaxed and fluid

[@86sprout]

This is what zen golf teaches. Forget the noise and let the body do it’s thing

[@dannysharp5648]

Great video Pete, try thinking Stenson Molinari when wearing the head band because when you did that your focus levels went up, keep up the good work dude. Also The Wimhoff Method is brilliant for controlling your breathing, I do it and its really helped me focus.

[@ryanpodmore2248]

When your looking at a point on the ball, is there a specific area (back or top of ball) good video Pete 👍

[@Alloverthegolf]

Good investment!

[@gregordavidson2474]

Great video

[@ricksheppard31]

Mindfulness 👍

[@anthonyi7284]

I wonder if listening to different genres of music could play a part in pre-game mentality. Maybe chilled out music helps relax your mind, maybe dance tracks get you into a rhythm, maybe metal makes you try and hit the ball harder etc etc

[@jarvisnederlof35]

your started to go left brain right as you were hitting about half way through and your performance started dropping, which is super insightful.

[@daveshannon6563]

I think a lot of golf is actually mental strength, I mean a lot of us amateurs would worry about our swings, our duffs, shanks etc but for you, despite you obviously work hard on your technique etc but I'd say if you can get the mental side working, find that happy place I think you'll see dramatic results, looking forward to seeing how this progresses, great video matey

[@dw4421]

The “ooOooOoo” sound makes it sound like you’re getting haunted by golf ghosts. Like I need to be judged by others again.... Jokes aside, it’s cool seeing the band go from green to red to green again. And it’s interesting to see the last few shots on the first set stayed red which ended up not having desireable results. Thanks for sharing! Mental and focus is a huge part of golf

[@simonsouthby-ryland7431]

Ermmm interesting, I think we all long to have a 'Mushi flow' :) Was this supposed to be released on Thursday?? ;) Love the new studio, looking forward to seeing you back on the course. #snakeoil

[@carsonjewett3349]

I was in the zone last week at our first match of the season; I wasn't thinking about golf at all, just staring at the trees, birds, clouds, etc. I went even par for 6 holes and then took an 8 on a par 5 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ and then got analytical

[@barrtimothy]

Let’s see what is in your mind while playing against Carly!

[@robbiles]

When you go in to the right side of your brain the music needs to change to 'Stenson Molinari Stenson Molinari Stenson Molinari'. 🤣🤣

[@sergeanthawkins]

Totally get the "zone" thing. I recently finally got proper cleated shoes and they've been throwing me off with my swing/confidence etc. A week or two before, I noticed that I was sometimes getting into the "zone" I guess. I would hit the ball well and pretty close to how I wanted to and how I imagined it, but I was bewildered at HOW I actually managed to do it (like mechanically). So I figured I shouldn't think about it too much and move onto the next shot I would end up hitting next.

[@killerzify1]

Had a very similar thing when I did bowling for 15 years any time I got on the approach is follow the same setup and it put me in that "zone" where I couldn't hear anything unless someone called my name and I was focused on one point 15 foot down the lane of where I wanted the balled to pass over it's a thing but it can also be very hard to get into if you don't have that setup that can put you in it or there is something that breaks your pattern

[@srenfriskmortensen8780]

Hi Pete! You should really read one of Bob Rotella’s books for how to optimize your mental game. I can recommend “Golf is not a game of perfect”.

[@adamallsopp186]

Great video. This could be the thing take you to The Open! 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@Iron_headify]

In the past I had a tendency to flow quickly into the "friend zone"

[@ianmooregolf]

Mind set is a wonderful way to play golf.The worst shot is nearly always followed with the best shot of the day when you don't care

[@johnmurphy6475]

Could probably do a whole other video on the results lol 😂 just kidding should give it to Rick next 😜😜😜😜😜😜😜

[@adamgoodman3448]

It sounds like it could be a perfect tool to get you into the correct mindset as a pre round routine?

[@Mannchini]

Interesting concept. My biggest issue with swing thoughts, is I can't remember all of the things I'm trying to remember in every swing :D

[@bryanromey8168]

I haven't laughed that hard in awhile. "I'm getting excited you can tell" brain machine oooooooohhhhewwwwwewwww.

[@alainrichard9748]

I believe I am a mix of both: I like to know how many yards to the pin, I like to work on my swing mechanics and I analyse the course (water, bunker, etc). BUT, I also think a lot about what I want my shot to look like. I see it in my head. I like to "see" what the ball will do when it's in the air and when it lands on that spot I picked in the fairway (I'm a 50/50 guy so... rough or fairway). I also "look" at player's (and mine) swing to see what it looks like without focus on technique. For example: I hate Bryson's swing. I get that there's so much going on but to me, it's not appealing. On the flip side, Westwood's swing is a beauty while I believe there is a much thought going into the shot as there would be for Bryson... Even for you Pete, I don;t like what your Driver swing looks like. But when you hit your wedges, I like it. Looks what a wedge shot looks like in my head. Anyway, love the studio, I am jealous. For real.

[@hmpfftss]

Pete, if you haven't already, you should read Zen Golf by Jospeh Parent. That book brings mindfulness to the golf course in an easy and beautiful way.

[@kevinwood1722]

Interesting video. What made you think of this, you’re right side or your left side?