Thanks for posting this, I think a lot of us can relate. I used to play competitive golf. There's definitely a progression. Driving range swing -> golf course swing->good scoring->competitive golf. Most will fail at every level before finally succeeding. Your shanks probably came from the nerves changing muscle tension and in turn the timing. It's weird how the body behaves differently under pressure even though we think we are doing the exact same thing. More competition is the best medicine, but might be impractical. A consistent routine, tempo, breathing and just letting go the exact same way in practice as in competition is key. After this tournament, with it all fresh in your head can you go out an mimic the stress in a practice round? We used to try to make practice as real as possible. Congratulations on getting through tournament golf on camera! That takes some guts!
Thanks for the kind words and recommendations. It's funny, I've played a combined 10-20 tournament rounds and this is the only one where the shanks have ever come out. Could be a combination of the things you mentioned :)
I can relate. Last 4 rounds were 77, 85, 90... and today a 99 😭 I thought the 85 was a setback, and then golf informed me that it is still golf, and I still have a lot to learn.
Thanks! Nah, didn't feel pressure to play fast, really, save for the 3rd hole when our group was looking for several stray balls and marching back and forth across the fairway. I'm generally a fast player.
Just went and shot 15 over .. prolly one of my best rounds ever .. would’ve been better but I was 10 over after the first 9 holes 🤦🏻♂️ .. brought it back around tho and I attribute most of that to you so thanks for the amazing content
Omg this exemplifies golf as a whole. You’re excited to play in the tournament, you get swing tweaks, play practice rounds to prepare then…….ayaaaaa Good for you for powering through and fighting till the end
Thanks! I really did feel calm on the first tee. But I think the disaster scores on holes 1 & 2 + our group slowing down on 3 was difficult to overcome.
The golden rule i follow in a competitive round is play your shot first - go through your routine etc. THEN help them look for their ball. You are doing them a favour by helping look it is NOT your first priority.
Adam, I played Langara that afternoon. Tough conditions, and those greens were rock hard. I didn't hear about many good rounds out there and I certainly didn't see many on the leaderboard. Good on you for posting this tough tournament round, but everyone should know big scores weren't the exception that day.
Yeah Langara always seems to be the sneaky one in the mix at the Van Open. They had it running pretty tough and the consistent 3+ club wind was a lot to handle.
Well I hope the camera guy is a close friend of yours. Otherwise he's a bit rude. Good try Adam. Breathing exercises help with tourny nerves. And a shot of vodka never hurts.
2 words: That’s Golf. Man, I’ve been playing in more casual, competitive rounds this year and the pressure has gotten the best of me too. As a matter of fact, I’ve got an event this weekend that I’m trying to get ready for. I’ve just learned to let go of any expectations and just go out and enjoy a round of golf.
Very relatable, Adam. Interesting that even though you play weekly in front of 10s of thousands of viewers, tournaments bring their own unique pressure. Thanks for sharing this!
Maybe being asked to pick up the pace of play at the start? You normally relax and wipe the slate clean after each hole, but having the officials ask you to hurry up didnt help.@@NotAScratchGolfer
I had a case of the shanks my first two holes of my club championship! Never had them before. Tournament golf IS a different beast! Thank you for sharing.
I can relate and it also scares me for myself ever trying to play in this. I once got the tee time just after the last tournament group at langara a few years back. I got to the front edge of the green of #1 in 2. Joked to my buddies oh I wish I was playing in the vancouver open too haha. Then bladed my ball off the back of the green and lost it. Glad I wasn't pretty quick.
Thanks for sharing. I played my first tournament for many years last yeaar. Started on a tough par 4 and i hit an iron in play. Ended up with a disaster 9. So I can understand how the start can be tricky. But you showed how you just have to move forward to the next hole and go again. Good luck in the other 2 games to come. Play well.
We’ve all had a round where we feel like not only did it suck but it undoes a lot of good you’ve had in the previous rounds. They hurt. But they also just make us even hungrier. 77 at McCleery, Adam! You got this
Adam, I also started my tournament with a double bogey this past weekend, first competitive round since HS golf back in 2007... Nerves were a bit high to say the least. Some of us understand hah. Glad I wasn't the only one!
I played in the Chilliwack open this year for the second time. Tournament golf is just another animal. It’s wild. Everyone should do it once in their life to feel the pressure.
If I recall, you made the cut last time. Golf is hard, unfair and a terrible game. It causes heartache and anguish. Well, off to my tee time. Can't wait😁
The shanks, leaving your club, almost playing the wrong ball... I had a round like this recently. Its crazy how things can spiral with just one extra factor like it being a tournament. Time goes by so fast and you can't focus; standards go out the window and you're just surviving. Super relatable.
Reassuring for me/us to witness this. Thxs for posting it. My worst rounds also seem to always come on comps. Was playing around 12 HC on 5 rounds during the two weeks leading to the comp but shot 20 over on the comp... Unconscious self inflicted pressure, adrenaline, feel of the coming downward spiral all lead to "unbelievable" (not in a good way) shots and weird judgments! Competitive rounds are definitely a different game. However, just managed 2nd place at club on a stableford round, so... not giving up.
As a golf coach I see this all the time. To know a players tournament hcp level I usually add 3-10 strokes depending of the player. Great video, keep em coming 😀
I think the nerves got to you causing the shanks on the first few holes. But I can relate I used to play high school golf and I don't know how many first drives I either duck hooked or shanked due to nerves!! Hope the second round turned out better for ya!! We all know you can do better!!
One thing that was really helpful for me in competitive golf was letting go of the practice round. It’s great information, but it won’t go to plan. Expecting deviation and difficulty really helps with not spiraling. Keep going!
If you ever have an official tell you to hurry up, the first thing you need to work on is your pace of play before anything else on the course. Nothing more rude in a tournament than a. Someone may who probably shouldnt be there and b. A bad golfer (tournament standards) making everyone wait.
Agreed. FWIW, we were warned on the 3rd hole because both of my playing partners hit *multiple* stray balls up the right + I had to march back to the left for my ball (which turned out not to be my ball), yada yada yada. From there on out we were fine for time. I was really impressed that the tournament officials managed to keep pace at 4 hours throughout the tournament.
Tough day. Thats a lonely feeling when nothing goes your way right off the bat. Might be triggering my old tournament golf PTSD haha. Good video though.
Shot my best round of the year a few weeks ago with an 81 and jokingly said after the round, “Can’t wait to shoot a 95 next time I play.” Can you guess what happened the next round I played?
I definitely play my best golf outside of competitive settings too. It takes a strong mental game to golf well, it takes an incredible mental game to golf well in competitions I think.
Great video man. I’m a 25+ HC. Just been playing seriously for about a year now. Just played in the Honda championship put on by the owner of my dealership. It’s been amazing to play more and love the sport. I have the potential and understanding of the game to be a 10HC. Consistency is hard, as well as “mindset management”. I’m such a perfectionist, and golf is relentlessly unpredictable. Thank you for posting the rounds we don’t like to see from ourselves, and look for the small wins:)
This is really interesting. Played with a low hcp player for a practice round and they shot 6 birdies and 7 bogey to finish on +1. Yet 2 days later in the tournament they shot +9. It’s crazy how different it is.
Well Adam I feel you. I got the shanks all year. You're doing the same thing I do, deceleration and backing off at impact. Nerves are a bitch sometimes...
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Thanks for posting this, I think a lot of us can relate. I used to play competitive golf. There's definitely a progression. Driving range swing -> golf course swing->good scoring->competitive golf. Most will fail at every level before finally succeeding.
Your shanks probably came from the nerves changing muscle tension and in turn the timing. It's weird how the body behaves differently under pressure even though we think we are doing the exact same thing. More competition is the best medicine, but might be impractical. A consistent routine, tempo, breathing and just letting go the exact same way in practice as in competition is key. After this tournament, with it all fresh in your head can you go out an mimic the stress in a practice round? We used to try to make practice as real as possible. Congratulations on getting through tournament golf on camera! That takes some guts!
How did you bring the driving range swing to the course? Im really struggling with this.
Thanks for the kind words and recommendations. It's funny, I've played a combined 10-20 tournament rounds and this is the only one where the shanks have ever come out. Could be a combination of the things you mentioned :)
I can relate. Last 4 rounds were 77, 85, 90... and today a 99 😭 I thought the 85 was a setback, and then golf informed me that it is still golf, and I still have a lot to learn.
Golf is so hard.
Did you feel you were pressured into playing faster in this round? Felt for you there man.
Thanks! Nah, didn't feel pressure to play fast, really, save for the 3rd hole when our group was looking for several stray balls and marching back and forth across the fairway. I'm generally a fast player.
If it means anything .. your tough day one score would be a great round for me 😂
haha cheers
Just went and shot 15 over .. prolly one of my best rounds ever .. would’ve been better but I was 10 over after the first 9 holes 🤦🏻♂️ .. brought it back around tho and I attribute most of that to you so thanks for the amazing content
Man up and golf sir. Stop thinking about the audience. You’re a good golfer. Driver looking good
Haha thanks.
Omg this exemplifies golf as a whole. You’re excited to play in the tournament, you get swing tweaks, play practice rounds to prepare then…….ayaaaaa
Good for you for powering through and fighting till the end
haha thank you
Hi Adam, an interesting video. Did you feel pressure from the tournament? Or did you feel pressure after the first few holes? Thank you for sharing
Thanks! I really did feel calm on the first tee. But I think the disaster scores on holes 1 & 2 + our group slowing down on 3 was difficult to overcome.
Dude I feel for you. Getting pressured and having to speed up causing some bad shots just really can destroy a round
Thanks! It was really just an issue on the 3rd hole.
The golden rule i follow in a competitive round is play your shot first - go through your routine etc. THEN help them look for their ball. You are doing them a favour by helping look it is NOT your first priority.
Adam, I played Langara that afternoon. Tough conditions, and those greens were rock hard. I didn't hear about many good rounds out there and I certainly didn't see many on the leaderboard. Good on you for posting this tough tournament round, but everyone should know big scores weren't the exception that day.
Yeah Langara always seems to be the sneaky one in the mix at the Van Open. They had it running pretty tough and the consistent 3+ club wind was a lot to handle.
There is something quite different between casual and tournament golf isn't it! All the challenge is between the ears
Bingo
Takes balls to post the tough rounds. Enjoyed this, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed!
Well I hope the camera guy is a close friend of yours. Otherwise he's a bit rude. Good try Adam. Breathing exercises help with tourny nerves. And a shot of vodka never hurts.
Lol one of my closest friends since age 2. And thanks for the recommendations :p
2 words: That’s Golf. Man, I’ve been playing in more casual, competitive rounds this year and the pressure has gotten the best of me too. As a matter of fact, I’ve got an event this weekend that I’m trying to get ready for. I’ve just learned to let go of any expectations and just go out and enjoy a round of golf.
Good luck in the event!
Have no idea how pros do what they do with cameras on them every shot. Seems like every tournament round teaches me something new.
Agreed
When one part of the game improves, another part of the game goes. it’s inexplicable and frustrating, but it keeps us playing golf forever.
Indeed, the golfer's dilemma.
Very relatable, Adam. Interesting that even though you play weekly in front of 10s of thousands of viewers, tournaments bring their own unique pressure. Thanks for sharing this!
Right?! I don't know what it was, but something obviously got me nervous out there!
Maybe being asked to pick up the pace of play at the start? You normally relax and wipe the slate clean after each hole, but having the officials ask you to hurry up didnt help.@@NotAScratchGolfer
@@jonathanr4571 I agree. That's happened to me.
I had a case of the shanks my first two holes of my club championship! Never had them before. Tournament golf IS a different beast! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks!
I can relate and it also scares me for myself ever trying to play in this.
I once got the tee time just after the last tournament group at langara a few years back.
I got to the front edge of the green of #1 in 2. Joked to my buddies oh I wish I was playing in the vancouver open too haha.
Then bladed my ball off the back of the green and lost it. Glad I wasn't pretty quick.
Langara is fun because if you’re feeling comfy you can go low but if you’re a bit off it can really add up and it’s hard to get back on track
So true
I can relate to that spiraling feeling, impressive to maintain a good attitude for as long as you did
Thanks :)
For you to continue filming despite your tough day is commendable. I would have stopped filming! 😅
I would say you did pretty well with the nerves. Golf is hard on a regular day, let alone when when there’s something on the line.
Thanks!
Hang in there Adam. It takes guts to play in these. I wouldn't even try it!
Onto tomorrow!! Just hit the damn ball and have fun!
Thank you!
That commentary on the 8th green was spot on. Nice video, looking forward to seeing how the rest of the tournament goes.
Yasha doesn't sugar coat anything!
I bet you will play way more relaxed, nothing to lose tomorrow. It will be a good score.
Thanks!
Oh boy. Once your tempo is lost everything feels rushed. Thanks for posting Adam. U are still an inspiration.
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing. I played my first tournament for many years last yeaar. Started on a tough par 4 and i hit an iron in play. Ended up with a disaster 9. So I can understand how the start can be tricky. But you showed how you just have to move forward to the next hole and go again. Good luck in the other 2 games to come. Play well.
Thank you!
Tournament golf is an added pressure. You are playing supposedly with players at your level.
Good luck on the next day round !!!
We’ve all had a round where we feel like not only did it suck but it undoes a lot of good you’ve had in the previous rounds. They hurt. But they also just make us even hungrier. 77 at McCleery, Adam! You got this
Thank you!
We've all had days like that, Adam. I always call rounds like this 'long days at the office.' I can definitely relate. But keep on swinging.
Thank you!
Very exciting to playing a real tournament round. Congrats Adam.
Thanks!
Ooooo the shanks have been my enemy lately. Seems everyone has a few shank sightings from time to time
For sure.
Great video. Gave me some confidence to go play this weekend. Keep grinding!
Adam, I also started my tournament with a double bogey this past weekend, first competitive round since HS golf back in 2007... Nerves were a bit high to say the least. Some of us understand hah. Glad I wasn't the only one!
Thanks :) How'd the rest of your tournie go?
I played in the Chilliwack open this year for the second time. Tournament golf is just another animal. It’s wild. Everyone should do it once in their life to feel the pressure.
Tucking in your shirt will lower your score by 6 strokes 😉
But if I saw myself dressed like that I'd have to kick my own ass :p
I’m really grateful you posted this! Much respect
Loved your driver swing today, looked like you really had it dialed in for the most part.
Thank you!
Was happy to see you out there, Adam. Sorry you didn't make the Sunday. Great video! Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks, Tommy!
If I recall, you made the cut last time. Golf is hard, unfair and a terrible game. It causes heartache and anguish. Well, off to my tee time. Can't wait😁
Thanks!
Love the vids man! What do you use to attach your camera too?
The shanks, leaving your club, almost playing the wrong ball... I had a round like this recently.
Its crazy how things can spiral with just one extra factor like it being a tournament.
Time goes by so fast and you can't focus; standards go out the window and you're just surviving.
Super relatable.
Thanks for posting this so we can see the ups and downs. The driver was looking great!
Thank you!
its always a joy being able to watch your videos. the quality and the voice overs are top notch. keep up the great work.
Reassuring for me/us to witness this. Thxs for posting it. My worst rounds also seem to always come on comps. Was playing around 12 HC on 5 rounds during the two weeks leading to the comp but shot 20 over on the comp... Unconscious self inflicted pressure, adrenaline, feel of the coming downward spiral all lead to "unbelievable" (not in a good way) shots and weird judgments! Competitive rounds are definitely a different game. However, just managed 2nd place at club on a stableford round, so... not giving up.
Congrats on the 2nd place finish man!!
As a golf coach I see this all the time. To know a players tournament hcp level I usually add 3-10 strokes depending of the player. Great video, keep em coming 😀
Thank you!
Adam, competitive golf is another story, thanks for sharing this. You will do better the next round!!!
Thank you!
I think the nerves got to you causing the shanks on the first few holes. But I can relate I used to play high school golf and I don't know how many first drives I either duck hooked or shanked due to nerves!! Hope the second round turned out better for ya!! We all know you can do better!!
One thing that was really helpful for me in competitive golf was letting go of the practice round. It’s great information, but it won’t go to plan. Expecting deviation and difficulty really helps with not spiraling. Keep going!
True, and thanks!
I felt so stressed watching this video lol
lolllll
This round is 100% relatable. Thanks very much for sharing this, because it happens to all of us.
Thanks for the kind words.
Thanks Adam for great content in a reasonable time. Keep up the great work
If you ever have an official tell you to hurry up, the first thing you need to work on is your pace of play before anything else on the course. Nothing more rude in a tournament than a. Someone may who probably shouldnt be there and b. A bad golfer (tournament standards) making everyone wait.
Agreed. FWIW, we were warned on the 3rd hole because both of my playing partners hit *multiple* stray balls up the right + I had to march back to the left for my ball (which turned out not to be my ball), yada yada yada. From there on out we were fine for time. I was really impressed that the tournament officials managed to keep pace at 4 hours throughout the tournament.
@@NotAScratchGolfer 4hrs is incredible, pace on the video made it seem like a 6hr round
Tough day. Thats a lonely feeling when nothing goes your way right off the bat. Might be triggering my old tournament golf PTSD haha.
Good video though.
Haha thanks
Thanks for honest and real golf🤗. cheers
Glad you enjoyed!
when the driver is working, everything else isn't. Am I right?
You're right.
I find that after I shoot a great round by my standards I lay an egg the next round
So true
Shot my best round of the year a few weeks ago with an 81 and jokingly said after the round, “Can’t wait to shoot a 95 next time I play.” Can you guess what happened the next round I played?
Pretty cool to see you playing tournament golf. I would crumble under the pressure lol .. What iron are you playing? Are they a raw finish?
Thanks! Yes, these are Sub70 659CBs in a raw finish. Despite the performance that day, I've loved 'em so far.
Your narration reminds me of the Narrator in ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT.
You are correct, tournament golf is very different than recreational golf. When you’re carrying a card, each shot is just a bit different.
For sure!
Your swing is so slappy/horizontal. Hence the Simi shanks…….. slow your pace
Thanks to you, every time I shank a ball I hear the duck quack. I may just start doing it out loud instead of cussing.
I definitely play my best golf outside of competitive settings too. It takes a strong mental game to golf well, it takes an incredible mental game to golf well in competitions I think.
I couldn't imagine, I'm nervous playing in my 3 person scramble league.
How do you join tournaments? I'm also in Van, but not sure where to go
Nerves can get the best of you!!! That’s life!!!!
Indeed.
I think we need a new WITB video...
It's in the works!
Great video man. I’m a 25+ HC. Just been playing seriously for about a year now. Just played in the Honda championship put on by the owner of my dealership. It’s been amazing to play more and love the sport. I have the potential and understanding of the game to be a 10HC. Consistency is hard, as well as “mindset management”.
I’m such a perfectionist, and golf is relentlessly unpredictable.
Thank you for posting the rounds we don’t like to see from ourselves, and look for the small wins:)
Perfectionism and golf don't mix in my experience haha. Thanks for the kind words.
This is really interesting. Played with a low hcp player for a practice round and they shot 6 birdies and 7 bogey to finish on +1. Yet 2 days later in the tournament they shot +9. It’s crazy how different it is.
Haha I hear you. My 92/71 back-to-back on the same course this year (Pacific Dunes) was eye opening. Golf really is wild.
No official handicap, but GolfPad estimates 18, I don't know how accurate it is. This round is so relatable it hurts - but add a couple more shanks.
haha thanks.
I call bullshit, you hit the same trees twice?
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I can relate to this
Unlucky Adam
Bad play + tough conditions + sure, some bad luck, too :p
1st 🥇
better than my performance that day
Well Adam I feel you. I got the shanks all year. You're doing the same thing I do, deceleration and backing off at impact. Nerves are a bitch sometimes...
I did guess 86 though if this is a par 72.
Damn shanks are the worst. Hopefully we'll both be cured of 'em.
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hai