Earlier this year I interviewed Justin Peters before he had even tee’d it up in a Nationwide event this year. He was basically waiting for the reshuffle and his chance to play. Justin’s journey to this point in his career has been a long one, but just like his ringtone “Don’t stop believing”, he hasn’t. Justin is starting to see some great success on the Nationwide Tour and has made 4 of 7 cuts. His best finish coming at the Melwood Prince George’s County Open where he finished T12.
You seem to be playing with a lot of confidence right now. Is there anything that you could point to as a reason you are starting to see so much more success?
Justin Peters: I would say I am starting to see more success because of the mental training I have been doing over the last couple of years. Working with my coach Bill McInerney and utilizing www.MyGolfingGoals.com has made a huge improvement on following the map to reach my goals.
You’re making a lot of great progress, making 4 of 7 cuts so far this year. After struggling to get to this level for so many years, how good does it feel to be out there, especially being in the final group over both days on the weekend in Maryland?
Justin Peters: It makes all the struggles worth it. There have been many people who thought I was crazy for sticking with it and taking so many financial risks, but I never stopped believing that I could do it. Even though I still have a long way to go to get to where I want to be, I am now a lot closer. Being able to experience the final group for two days in a row was awesome. We all work our butts off to try and get into the final group to be in position to win. I know I didn’t win this time, but as long as I keep putting myself in contention, the wins will come.