Summary of the QLD and AUS PGA attempts

At nudgee shot 80 to finish middle of the field. Qualifying score was 71

At Royal QLD got to play in the Virtual Road to the PGA and shot 4under (nothing to win here) just fun experience inside the ropes

At Pacific GC to qualify into the Aus PGA shot 74 qualifying score 66

Now the reflection from this to move into 2026

Is it my physical or swing or shot consistency or mental?

Here is the hot debrief summarised via phone chat then into chat GPT

You’re doing a hot debrief with Jamie after a tournament round, using a SWOT-style reflection plus a few deeper questions. The focus is on mindset, decision-making, and how to turn your own reflections into a coaching framework for golfers.

Strengths (What you did well)

Stayed in the game mentally despite a rough start (4 over through 7, ball in the water, etc.).
Reset after mistakes by reminding yourself it’s about the process, not the outcome.
Finished with an eagle on the last, purely by committing to the process (numbers, routine, one shot at a time), not chasing the result.
Recognised that the journey is about learning, not needing to be “fantastic” right now.

Weaknesses (Perceived)

Still slipping into outcome-focused thinking, especially early in the round and in patches.
At times played defensive or hesitant golf instead of committing.
Noticed you made certain putts or shots “mean more” than others, instead of treating every shot as equally important.
Sometimes allowed external factors (like a playing partner’s decision) to override your original intention, then tried to justify it after.

Key Observations / Insights

You witnessed a clear duality: your biggest strength (staying in the game) and weakness (outcome focus) dancing together.
You became highly aware of your own headspace: Comparing yourself to higher-level players (div 1, serious competitors) but realising you’re actually not far behind. Noticing how extra time before a shot can lead to overthinking and second-guessing your first instinct.
You realised you now walk off the course thinking more about process and mindset rather than “I need to fix my swing mechanics.”
This made you want to play again, not just to score better, but to see what else you can learn about yourself.
Main threat: lack of suitable tournaments/environments to keep “the tools sharp” between big events – a wider issue for pros at your level.

Deeper Reflection Questions Jamie Used

Jamie added three powerful prompts to deepen the reflection:

Patterns or cues that signalled what was about to happen (e.g., long wait times before shots leading to overthinking and poor execution).
Situations that caught you off guard and how you’d better anticipate them (e.g., rushing a tee shot because you felt behind the group and skipping your full routine).
Critical moments and options you saw, and how/why you chose one (e.g., originally planning to go for it, then being influenced by a partner’s layup decision).

These questions are designed to uncover blind spots, build self-awareness, and provide signals you can use in future rounds

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