Break 75 is BACK - Dubai Special!!!!

[@RickShielsPGA]

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for watching as always!!! Your support is really appreciated. I’d like to address a few comments that “I’m too hard on myself” etc, the truth is…I have been too hard on myself lately. It probably boils down to frustration. I’ve been working REALLY REALLY hard on my game recently off camera and I want to show you guys my improvement and that I can play at a really good standard. I get frustrated and I’m disappointed I can’t show you how my golf game is better than the last 12 months or so. Positive signs are coming, which is exciting but I need to be patient and accept it won’t just magically happen overnight. I’ll continue to work hard on my game. My plan for new videos I film in 2024 is to SMILE more and enjoy it. I know not just good golf but GREAT golf is round the corner. Thanks Rick

[@Mattsayer86]

I know the feeling, I've been playing bad for 6-8 months now. To the point where I was thinking of just walking away from golf. But biting the bullet and getting golf lessons starting next week, long overdue. But I'm going to grind at it and trust the process 🤞

[@whaleshark2625]

I would highly recommend the relatively new book called "Golf Beneath the Surface: The New Science of Golf Psychology" - I think you really might benefit from it.

[@washbrook87]

Thats like anyrhing in life we always want it now. But the key is to enjoy the journey whilst improving.

[@krishicks78]

I think you need to be even more harder on yourself after that display 😂😂😂😂

[@Danf88560]

Some solid golf in there. Could have easily been under par on a better putting day! Need to take the positive out of the score today even when struggling with the pitching and putting!!

[@robertflint4115]

BROKE 75 myself for the first time ever, thank you Rick! Best 9 holes of my life. 🤘😎

[@robertflint4115]

🤣

[@martinandrews2860]

LMFAO

[@littlebob1261]

LOL

[@Chris-hb5sd]

At my club last year we were sat having a pint & there had been a seniors comp on. Bloke walks in shouting about how he'd got 44 points. One of the other old blokes shouted back "f**k me have you been round twice"

[@paulhess4498]

🤣

[@brealised779]

Rick, your negative self-talk is your worst enemy. Love your content.

[@ste4392]

I think because he has to commentate, he becomes overly critical of himself

[@richardhenderson1902]

Yeh, he holds himself to tour pro standards. The reality is he’s a bloody good player and could embrace that

[@metalheads-golf]

You are spot on right. The mental part of his game is self destructive. Too bad ... he could do better even with some rule nr 1s in sports psychology. 😊

[@Chris54321]

​@@richardhenderson1902I would love to hear how many hours of UNINTERRUPTED practice time Rick gets in each week. Chipping, putting, 150 yards and in, etc. Speed training, stretching, and working out doesn't count as golf practice. If it's not a huge amount of hours then there you go. No need to be upset at shooting in the high 70s or low 80s from tee boxes intended for elite pros.

[@timdarnell7819]

He also tries to play too many shots the way he thinks they should be played by a tour pro instead of playing to his strengths.

[@seb1989]

Rick I know its KZbin, but LAY UP on par fives! Play to your strengths and leave yourself full wedge shots for birdie! Instead of having short pitch shots you're not as confident with! One of my favorite series out there much love!

[@NineEyeRon]

There is such a thing as being too close. Laying back means hitting an easy loft easy rather than a difficult loft in a difficult way.

[@brianyu1104]

You can't lay up if you miss the green with the wedge

[@dannstarrjp]

Absolutely, par5s are all about playing to your strengths. You have a good short game? Try to get as close to the green as possible. 20-60yd pitch shots scare you? Don’t, play to 100 yards where your comfort zone is and you’ll still make birdies but most importantly you’ll make lots of pars and never really mess it up.

[@Justins00ss]

Literally came here to say this. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. 250 out he should be laying up for a full 100-120yd shot as he obviously can't chip or pitch worth a shit. He got lucky on that last par 5. I would've thought he would have definitely laid up for that one but had to pull 3 wood knowing damn well he can't hit it.

[@ph1lthyvision]

Ricky getting in the dumps about a 74 on break 75. You love golf because it is hard! You are also quite good at it. That course is rated 75.6/136 (brutal). Break the game up into physical (shot performance), course management (risk/ playing low probability shots), and mental (its how you take it, mate). Stop taking driver into 70 yard bunker shots and leave that 150 ish that you put to 5 feet. Cheers mate! All the best from snowy Colorado, USA!

[@wdp5617]

Off the blues. The tees he played off are not that.

[@Reffitt2]

Any time you get frustrated, look at EVERYTHING you've accomplished within golf! You are truly the G.O.A.T. of KZbin golf, and your subscriber count proves that, if nothing else. I know someone else supposedly started before you, but it doesn't matter if you have 1.4M more subs! Golf is hard. We all want to play good golf, but my God, my man... watch this video... you get to do it for a living and visit these gorgeous courses! I would give nearly anything to be where you are. It's a gift, and it's always wise to appreciate that. Good or bad golf, we enjoy watching YOU play it and all the amazing videos you and the team create. Smile, my friend! If for nothing else, because you deserve to! P.S. I'm more than willing to show you what a real amateur plays like on the channel anytime! Haha!

[@AlabamaGolfer]

We’ve had freezing weather all week, so no golf. Living vicariously through you Rick. Enjoyed the round! 😎

[@TommyElmz]

When I watch you play all these courses it’s makes me not want to play in the uk at all..such beautiful looking fairways and greens. Love it rick

[@jamiesloan7259]

I had the chipping, and pitching yips last summer. Not fun. I got to where I would stand over those shots with dread, and zero confidence. However, I sorted it out. It was literally a club path/attack angle issue. If you’re bottoming out behind the ball, which results in fats, and skulls, then you’re trying to take the club back too flat, and inside. Step closer to the ball at setup, and swing the club more along the target line. However, if your divots are too deep, and the ball is coming out too low, then you’re obviously overdoing it. Once you find the happy medium for strike, your confidence will return, and then you can focus solely on your landing spot again. You’re a good player, Rick. This can easily be overcome. Practice different takeaways, and attack angles from tight lies, until strike feels automatic. You’ll be back to your old self before you know it.

[@scottslingerland5765]

Finally, it's a proper Friday again.

[@gagaming7192]

Rick I learned the bump and run from your videos when I was new to golf. Your chipping has improved I’m just surprised we don’t see you utilizing bump and run shots more often. Getting good at those actually was the stepping stone that made me a good confident chipper now. Always, thanks for the content it’s something I look forward to weekly

[@bannnnner]

Yeah the 4th needed a bump and run.

[@chr970]

One of the better videos over last while. Not to hard on himself, played smart golf and broke 75. Nothing wrong with that. I liked the pace of the video too.

[@BatcatCA]

If this is what felt like an average day of golf, your good days are going to be incredible. Glad the series is back.

[@danielhowell167]

Holed out from 150 yards for my first Eagle a few days ago! My mission is to break 80 this year. I predict Rick will be breaking 70 this year!

[@williamcolemansgardenandal9017]

Well done bud! I once hit in an 80 yarder for my only ever eagle, but 150 yards is a hole in one equiv if you ask me :-) Cheers from Canada 🍺

[@christiankell6074]

Rick this was fun to watch... and your play looked good, and you seemed to be in a better head space... Its great to see you play well and be happier on the course. We watch you because we know how much golf means to you as it does to us.

[@stephenbroughton671]

And he's back with a T-shirt straight out the packet by the looks of it hahaha. Still great to have you back

[@jordanmuscari2064]

Really happy Rick gave us a 30 minute video of mostly shots and 18 holes. Been too much cart cam and conversation around KZbin golf the last couple weeks. Needed this

[@GG-fc6ie]

This is perfect, break 75, Rick on his own playing good golf and talking his way through. My favourite content by miles Rick! Keep it up, and 5 million Subs are yours!

[@CATALANSOCCERTV]

Fair play to you Rick for showing the real golf, not being tempted to re hit worst shots or fake your round for KZbin kudos. Undoubtedly some channels do that! People follow you for being relatable and NOTHING is more relatable to inconsistent golf!

[@MiVHD]

Your kidding right?

[@SinbadWusuhPeasant]

Are you serious? We have all noticed multiple times a cut right before the swing and a fixed divot near the ball in that half a second swing. The round with the Harry Potter actor is a good example. We all remember when him and guy were playing and guy hit it miles right on the 18 and they cut a ball on the green saying it's Guy's. Do you ever think it's weird when we see a shot go miles out of bounds but they magically find it 2 feet from out of bounds EVERY TIME? These main KZbinrs aren't playing honest golf they play KZbin golf. If you want authenticity, look at Not A Scratch Golfer.

[@georgecumberlidge1944]

@@SinbadWusuhPeasant find an example with a timestamp

[@patrickcosgrove5272]

Always great to watch you play ! For me you shooting a 74 on a course you've never played is incredible ! I always love you're commentary throughout the round ! I've learned lots and have improved quite a bit , watching your play over the years ! Thanks and don't change ! ⛳

[@cwbass09]

Great round Rick. Good to see another Break 75! Par 5s were not your friend today and simple little things kept you from going low. Couple 3 putts that are not like you. I'd like to see you chip from off the greens more, but more importantly is your shot shape. I've watched you well enough to know your natural ball flight is a slight draw. Especially on the tee. Play the shot to your advantage? Line up at the right edge of the fairway and let your natural ball flight work in your favor? Your play in this round was really good!

[@robertfairchild8838]

For a teaching professional (and not a tour player), your game is fantastic! I love seeing your improvements! Keep at it Rick

[@jonrandolph1045]

I feel he’d break 75 if he wasn’t specifically trying to break 75 Rick your a great golfer I look up to you your a big reason I’m in the game and don’t ever look down on your abilities we’d all be lucky to golf as good as you! Be positive my man love you Rick!

[@wretchedrider2157]

Uhhh, he did break 75...

[@JLeeeP]

Buddy, when trying to shorten “you are,” as in “you are a big reason I’m in the game,” it’s “you’re a big reason I’m in the game.” “Your” is a different word with a different meaning. And don’t at me with some snarky comment about being a grammar Nazi. That just makes you look proud to be wrong.

[@robertfairchild8838]

@@JLeeeP "And don't at me with..." If you are going to grammar nazi someone, make sure you are not an idiot yourself! :)

[@andyh2287]

Well done, I've watched loads of the break 75 series and after a few bad holes, you sometimes crumble to watch you keep it together and make some great birdies is very refreshing

[@inthebag84]

Rick, with as bad as some of those shots were that got you into trouble, I can tell you've really made solid progress. In the past, those holes would turn your round into +6 or +7. You appear to really be striking the ball better more often, and can make up for most mistakes. Looking good. You're right there to start breaking par on a regular basis. Fun to watch!

[@michaelwhite1234]

A great video Rick. This proves what my teacher tells me. The tee shot is the least important shot. The short game makes or breaks a round of golf. I work a lot on chipping/pitching from 40/50/60/70 meters with my 56 degree. Really helps me with distance control. Same with putting. Keep the videos coming.

[@Nick2Funky]

Rick looks like he is absolutely feeling himself in this, buttons down, in the shorts. Looking ready to get after it😭😭 love the vids thanks Rick!

[@Hgjdoa682]

We don’t care to see you hit some bad shots. We DO care seeing you happy. Seeing your frustration is pain to see and breaks our hearts. Just take it easy, smile and be positive after bad shots. That is all we care and that is what good mindset of golf is. All the best to you and i really do hope your game improves.

[@rajubawankar3003]

Good one Rick! Felt like you were in a hurry😊

[@tatianamaria1]

LOVED this break 75! - solo Rick playing classic golf - clean, golf sounds, and LoFi vibe. Love it!

[@wrenc7738]

“After being 60 yards away after my tee shot, bogey. That’s annoying.” Yup, been there, done that!

[@Villa7148159]

Fully agree with the comments about laying up on par fives. Would be interested to see a video where Rick didn't allow himself go for them in two and didn't leave himself anything other than a full club into the green, allowing for mishits. Then you could compare the usual approach with this over two rounds on the same course and see how the scores compared. I think he'd be pleasantly surprised.

[@BigSwervin]

Love the condensed format of this new Break 75, makes it much more digestible, and makes the round more enjoyable to watch. Good golf, Rick 🎉

[@kennethlangford5797]

I like seeing frustration if playing bad golf don't get you frustrated then you just don't care enough. Being frustrated don't mean you don't enjoy doing it, just have higher expectations for yourself. Good luck with your journey. I think you got the best channel on golf.

[@wmac7466]

If Rick does a breaking 75 with Bubbie and his good vibes, he’s breaking 70. Great round!

[@wessims3412]

I love watching you play, and especially your laugh when a shot isn’t quite the way it’s supposed to go you’re so positive and it keeps the mood cheerful. Although maybe it wasn’t the way you wanted it to go you did break 75 and the video was very enjoyable. Thank you for making these videos 👍

[@markchristie7498]

Nice to see a return to the original format. As much as I like a guest and James Robinson playing with you there is something to be said about Rick versus the course 👍👍👍

[@davidcrafton8968]

Rick, I'm no professional but when you take your time and a nice smooth swing it's a work of art. But when you try to kill it you get to much hands into it and it's all over the place. Swing with in yourself with every club. I think you try to work the ball to much. I've watched you for many many years now. I want to see you enjoying yourself and your golf game. Your to good to be all over the place like you are. Swing with in yourself buddy. Love everything you bring to us.

[@neilbruce177]

Rick -love your videos but you must stop taking a putter from 30 yards off the green. Get the 50 degree out. ⛳️⛳️⛳️

[@thomascecchino7066]

Rich, I love your attitude when playing golf. You are positive no matter how you start out like today, with a Bogey! Keep those videos coming, you have a friend on this side of the pond! 🙂

[@caseywebb7914]

Could do without the gd's at 14:12

[@Chris54321]

Agreed. Great job, great money, lovely family, out in the sun playing golf on a pristine course. I wish they would have edited that out.

[@CoryMckinnonHandle]

I love the whinging and groaning and self-deprication. Keep up the great work Rick!

[@getovryourslf4444]

Come on, how do you expect to break 75 when you're putting from 25 meters off the green. Rick.... people who can break 80, don't putt the ball from where you did on that 4th hole. You're better than that, brother! Pull that rubbish shot again, and your UK card is revoked!

[@tymalmo5587]

But….he did break 75….

[@bonobo1100]

This is such better golf than you were playing a year ago. Realign your expectations, you're doing great.

[@Pashinator1]

Dude Rick if you keep negative talking yourself, I can’t keep watching.

[@exrthmel]

Am a 15.6 handicapper and was ready to quit with bad golf your videos have picked me up again Rick thank you excellent content again Rick

[@lf683]

Rick what you did on 4 with putting it is embarrassing-we can all see the amount of fairway between you and the flag-just chip it pal

[@JakeBlackmore-m9y]

Errrrm Rick, if the scorecard graphic at the end is correct then you actually shot 36 on the back 9 and therefore were only +1 for the round! Great work, love your content.

[@all0utmetal735]

You should stay away from the simulator and put the driver down for a while and just play wedges and putter. Clearly that’s the worst part of your game. Frustrating to watch you opt for putter from 20-25 yards instead of a chip shot.

[@theg10055]

Rick Shiels and starting the first hole with a bogey. Name a more iconic duo

[@radford_0731]

Rick 2 over through 18 is a good round of golf in my eyes. Remember not so long ago you were trying to break 80! We’re all hard on ourselves but at the end of the day we’re playing the game we love so just try and enjoy it. Especially as you get to play in the most amazing places.

[@joshjensen299]

Love this quicker format for the Break 75!

[@Robertsonian]

Got back in to some YT golf videos recently and always nice to see your stuff Rick. I can tell you're more competitive than what your pleasant English demeanor leads on.

[@pvtjokergaming8892]

Ive been playing golf for 10yrs and still never hit a birdie!!! been close a few times. but missed the put by a few inches... Your game has been improving and i love watching you get better... it give me hope that i can do the same.

[@javiervigil2511]

Loved the attitude today, smile on your face, bad shots were being shaken off, for the most part, great work. I know you've been working hard on your game, it may not be showing as much as you'd like but it does show, well done mate.

[@rc9642]

Enjoyed the vid Rick! For me, I much prefer this length of vid than the 1-1.5 hour ones! But that’s just me!

[@lancetarver6291]

I don't have a problem with you being too hard on yourself, as we all are our own worst critics. I think it shows a relatable side that we can all relate to, which does help us out there on the course! Cheers to shooting 74!!!

[@kentalbertawrex]

nice. I now see the criticism about your headspace- congrats on breaking 75 despite your best efforts. I’m very happy that you did. lots of good golf to come.

[@TimGoulden]

Hi Rick. Love your content. Keep it coming. I really enjoy the Break 75 videos. You an I share many of the same struggles in our games, which is why I feel the need to offer this opinion. I really think you need to force yourself to chip, rather than putt from off the green more often. You've received a lesson from the best short game coach and received tips from some of the best players in the world. I think you need to use what you've learned, embrace it and force yourself to use it. It's the only way you'll truly improve your short game. I look forward to seeing you improve your chipping. Thanks and good luck!

[@johnkitchen4699]

The psychology of golf is wonderful. You had three birdies on par 3s yet got worried on the last about what became, after two shots, a fifty yard par 3. If you’d seen a fifty yard par 3 on the course without any bunkers you’d have wondered why such an easy hole. Positive thinking!

[@JAEw62916]

I’d like to see a vid where you play a round, and you can’t move past a hole until you’ve birdied it or better. Can you please make this happen? Love the content, watch and listen to it all. All the best!

[@nickupjohn8586]

YEAH ! Nice one Rick , you got your 5 birdies , strange par 5 scores and almost an Ace ! Love the course especially as ours is rock hard and frozen at this time. Keep em coming .

[@allydougall6486]

Swing definitely looking much better, keep at it. One thing though that helped my game hugely, dont be afraid to play long beyond front pins, so often you leave your nemesis shots of these little short ones off the front of the green. Still loving the content

[@josephdivisconti396]

Good round Rick, you put too much pressure on yourself. Enjoy watching you play golf.

[@ahmedhussein3058]

Yo Rick, love the break 75 series brother! Def better than any other golf group (good good) out there! Keep it up! Congrats on the 74 again

[@lukeressler7077]

Loved the video. You seemed very calm and at ease but still considered every factor of each shot. A little different but maybe even better!

[@clintonkildepsteen3982]

Currently snowing with 6 inches outside so im living vicariously through Rick watching this.... also, how about an updated WITB

[@AgainstThe-Grain]

heck ya, on our home course! Wish we saw you at the course!

[@CamMacMastermusic]

I checked out your guises channel. It’s great. Nice to see some long left. Handed Canadians making good golf videos.

[@ItaliaJohnny]

Shot my personal best a 79 , saved the ball in a case for the golf room. Breaking 75 is next. I remember i couldnt break 90 years ago, keep grinding!!!!!!!!!🏆 ⛳

[@velo8784]

Good to see you break 75 mate. Not your greatest striking round, but you battled through and succeeded at your aim. Well done.

[@niklashahn3843]

It is lovely that you are giving away drivers at the Moment but what I realy need is some bit of your game! Nice to see your hard work is paying off!

[@nickshrum1075]

Just got into golfing, played my 3rd round yesterday here in Arizona, great weather you should stop by! Love your videos

[@kevingowdy3651]

Great round Rick. Shame you didn't get your5 birdies. Excellent break 75content as always and great to see warm sunshine when I've just spent the last two hours mending burst frozen pipes! 👏👏

[@weeronnie100]

Best thing on KZbin is break 75 LOVE IT 👍

[@MrOElectric]

Great job Rick. You left a few out there but played well. Love the videos hoping to break 90 this season.

[@AceMRB]

Rick - you made 5 birdies and broke 75, which were your main goals! I get that you wanted a lower score; we can see the game improvements, believe me! So glad the Break 75 series is back; definitely my fave 😁

[@clark2178]

Enjoying the new close up camera shots around the green

[@peterdimos7192]

Love the confidence and the never give up. Golfs' hard!!!!

[@annesophie7779]

Hi Rick, thank you for all the videos I am watching from Bretagne in France. I just start playing golf 1 year ago and I learn a lot thrue your game and comments.I think you are a fantastic player and very humble.😊

[@ToAckerman]

Some of the best playing I’ve seen from Rick in a long time!!!

[@jamesprice4640]

This is better back to RS on a Friday after work on the 65inch TV sat relaxing 🎉

[@John-ql4wo]

The haters having a rest day. Well done Rick , some cracking shots, the work you've done with James is clear for all to see. Looking forward to your content this year ❤

[@peariejones6253]

Rick 1 over is excellent! Best I did last year is 79 on a 71 par course! I started playing again when Covid occurred. I now am down to a 12 handicap. I also have to work on wedges and chips.

[@kevindirscherl4406]

Great round Rick! Easily one of the best series on KZbin! I'm sure this will get buried but small suggestion? The pump up music only playing when the birdies are rolling in really take away from some of the awesome shots, feel like you know it's in or not before the swing

[@kriseskesen]

Rick I hope you're well my man. You don't quite seem yourself lately so I hope everything is good. Maybe I'm reading into it but either way hope all is well pal.

[@WaterlooSA2023]

Rick please come to South Africa and share your magic. Huge respect to you and Guy. Making dreams come true 👍

[@paulegerton2012]

another great episode of break 75, well done on getting 74, i think it is very interesting that your drives average 260yds at best on a dry/hard course and yet on indoor monitor they are near 300yds, something does not add up, 40yds is a massive difference

[@robster230]

Indoor ones are no pressure and probably cherry picked from a large batch. On the course I imagine he doesn't try to rip the skin off it quite so much. But agreed, it's quite a large gap

[@Dirty2CREW]

I have a slight inkling the GPS on the carts were in meters and not yards, so when he thought he was 250 out he was actually 275 out which would explain being short 30 yards

[@Longing4theWoods]

He’s really focused on not mentally breaking down and it helped him. Keep up the mental health

[@robertdunnett5022]

Some lovely ball striking. A love watch. Thanks Rick.

[@davidmarten619]

In a recent Podcast you said that your aim this year was for more speed. I watch all your videos & from what I've seen it's your short game that's costing you the most shots ! Or is it just me ?

[@sfdutoit1]

Very nice to see you play alone

[@allieandbo]

Congrats on breaking 75 pal! We all know it's in there. Getting it out is the hardest part and why we're all not +handicappers...lol. Love your pinned comment about smiling more. I saw the effort in this video to trying to be more positive. You stopped yourself a couple of times when you were about to say something negative. Love that! A couple of things that I doubt will get answered (simply because of the sheer volume of comments you get) but here goes anyway: I believe every single putt you missed was on the left side. Not sure if it's green reading or stroke related but something to look at. Maybe a change of putter will help the confidence part of your putting. Secondly, is that the latest Ping driver? You hit it very well aside from a couple of shots (which even the pros do).

[@bigfudge20]

RICK! Break75 is trending in the right direction! You say “weird round of golf” but you’re looking good! you’re staring to nit-pick the little things again, some very slightly missed putts, missing the fairway by a foot or two. looks to me like you’re aiming small and missing small. this round of golf was very good and you should be proud!

[@brendonjuengst8623]

Great round Rick! Always fun to watch!

[@RIKPANKIEWICZ]

Good round at Dubai, the claw grip especially on putts over 20 feet is guesswork on feel. Look at your long putts and see how inconsistent and off line they are. When you get to a two footer you use two hands with the standard grip. Why do you take off one hand on the 20 plus footers? The claw also leads to off line putts especially on the longer ones. Enjoy the channel.

[@markthomas5562]

Strange watch that. Broke 75 which is the aim and something that has rarely happened in recent months, but I looked like you enjoyed very little of it. 74 round that place, probably never played the course before is good shooting man!

[@mackinnongolf72]

I really enjoy your Break 75 episodes. I think all us golfers have good days and bad. Good shots and bad. It's the pursuit of perfection on a beautiful setting that keeps us going back. I love your passion.

[@JonnyPlaysGolf]

My favourite Friday afternoons entertainment! Thanks for the great content, Rick!

[@mistermuzik100]

Really good round Rick, like myself, you can be quite a bit hard on yourself even when you are doing a tremendous job minimizing damage. Congrats on breaking 75!

[@bobjoswick6075]

Love to see you in Arizona for the Good Good event.