EP94 - most IMPORTANT club to get fitted, learning from worlds BEST golf coach! (Andy Carter guest)

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[@elhefe3470]

53:15 for the fitting part of the conversation

[@hamishpittendrigh2025]

Thank you so much!

[@adeol7]

God bless you mate lol

[@jtday1028]

Not all heroes wear capes...

[@gaterb11]

Clickbait killer! Thank you sir!

[@BrD4GOD]

Thanks man!

[@chriskilford8104]

Quality trip Andy 👏 first time I’ve been called a secret weapon 😂

[@andycartergolf]

Hahaha top man SleepyT

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Geeze Rick handing out that cohost title like candy lately. Haha. Guy’s gonna start getting jealous especially after saying ‘you went to each others dorms to mess around’ haha. Maybe one day I can get that honor haha. Keep up the great work look forward to Tuesday’s!

[@quadrapayunir]

I have to say Rick I don’t think I’ve seen you smile so much during a podcast…Both with Pete and Andy. I know the logistics of getting you guys all together again for a golf vlog are slim but would love to see an old school team match play with you, Fryer, Finchie and Car’dog’😬👍

[@kevinritter9027]

Have to say, seen a lot of Vlogs with Carter, watched his channel and always liked him. After this a like him even more! So glad you had him on, and able to see the interaction you have with him Rick! Can’t wait for the blogs of you all out golfing to come out!! Great podcast Fellas!

[@kingdoom1804]

Great to see Carter on here and share your trip down memory lane. Hoping Carter gets a chunk of new subscribers! Hope you enjoyed the golf!

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Short game is definitely a great documentary and crazy how good and determined some of those kid were already. Being new to the game it’s crazy how many avenues and tours there is on the way to the top.

[@rodgerwardle8037]

Can’t believe Carter only on 33k subscribers, always enjoy his videos. Love the banter between you all (inc Finchey!). Genuinely makes for great content!

[@michaelb6801]

Great insights from Carter! Loved watching this, very nostalgic.

[@timentiee]

Guy's face when Rick talks about going into eachothers' doom rooms to "mess around" 😂

[@Spenceee_]

Great podcast this week. Can’t wait for the course vlog with you gents!

[@simonreynolds8950]

The Island course is brilliant. Been there twice and absolutely loved it. Used to be reached by boat originally.

[@kerryobrien71]

Andy was great value, good to hear the back story of you guys, good episode!

[@alexblanchard120]

Loved that. Such an easy listen.

[@davidwoodmass3694]

Quality podcast this week! Really enjoyed the conversation, always good craic when the any of these lads get together. Hoping for a good video on the back of the round yous have “tomorrow”

[@andycartergolf]

Thanks David 👊🏽

[@gskeff]

I love how Carter's subs have doubled in less than a week since this video dropped. The power of Shielsey!

[@obrientwins6211]

I love listening to your podcast rick

[@Tbo1235]

Top guest, love the reminiscing lads

[@peterarnold4804]

Just watched the Lytham video loving the Lindberg and Lyle and Scott on display. Still got a pair of those adizero shoes knocking about somewhere 👍

[@philipbennett1039]

Excellent, really enjoyed that. I was waiting for you to ask about how Andy became Carly Booth's caddie when she won on the LET.

[@simonblizzard7085]

More hints at the classic Trafford four ball...Cant wait for the videos to drop!

[@markjpad]

Thanks for recommending THE SHORT GAME. Fantastic doc. And if anyone should every question Tiger's influence on the game, they should watch this documentary.

[@rosswilliams9592]

Watched short game on Netflix and some of the caddying from the parents was very very damaging, I hold a b license in football studying for my A and I am a big believer that growth mindset is the tool most needed, many people are talented!! I loved the South Africans dads approach

[@robertrenekerjr6819]

Nice podcast guys. While I would agree with you that the Driver is probably the one club to get fitted, it is probably also the one club most people can play with off the rack. Pretty easy to pick the loft, length, shaft flex to fit your game. Irons probably are the more important clubs to have properly fitted. Had a proper fitting years ago, and my irons are 1/2" shorter than standard due to my lack of height. Also though playing with slightly shorter irons, also need to open the lie angle about 1-2 degrees. When I went to buy a new set, I game them those specs and they got me the shorter irons but did not open the lie angle. Struggled quite a bit. I took them back and made them open the lie angle. They rolled their eyes a bit but did it and I started hitting them pure. I still have those irons in the bag and they are the best irons I have owned. Calloway Big Bertha and despite getting older and losing some yards on my driver have lost little on my irons.

[@craigmcentee6147]

Played The Island on Monday, its unreal, even better since the changes a few years back!

[@alanheseltine7959]

I remember Rick's first video, that was the one where I subscribed, good to see Cater on the channel/podcast

[@jamesfraley2715]

KZbin takes massive commitment, discipline, creativity, and maybe most importantly, passion to be really successful. Also, people that set goals, and stick to them, are usually the one's who are successful in anything they do.

[@paulstanando1975]

Loved every minute of that. Thanks fellas

[@RickShielsGolfShow]

Glad to hear it!

[@patdud]

the open qualifying "KZbin exemption" with the "backup clubs" is still one of my favorite course vlogs...

[@garybooth2111]

See progress in your students is the best reward for coaching!

[@campbellshepherd7882]

Carter is class, need more of him

[@AB-thisBUTLER]

Really enjoyed this one 👍🏻 Hopefully one you might be able to answer re. Club fitting. I want to get a new set of irons and I’m trying to decide if I should have them fitted. My concern is, if I continue to have lessons and improve, with this change my spec requirements again? If so, should I just wait before getting new irons, or will the fundamentals in terms of spec remain the same? Currently 18 h/c, with single figure target…

[@LionOnSea]

Congrats to Carter for getting to 75k subs (Aug '23)

[@seanchambers8950]

That was a great show!

[@devinanderson15]

My 1st fitting as a 18 handicap was was for irons. And my iron range increased by almost 50 yards and accuracy became almost effortless. The only down side on a budget the iron set was a grand a driver would have been 500 to 600 usd

[@burnii]

Such a good episode!

[@danielcogbill104]

See Carter quite a bit down at JGE. This is one of the best shows you guys have done, some very funny and genuine stories that are very relatable. Top content gents.

[@stephenjopson4044]

Iv laughed at this. Good memories and the stories could go on. 😂

[@futbol55]

Loved the banter! Wish you could collaborate with Carter more.

[@andygillespie2101]

Interesting what you said about best club(s) to get custom fitted for. I'm just getting back to golf after 15 year lay-off and I'm thinking that I'd get more benefit from custom-fitted irons because so many new drivers come with so much adjustability (in terms of loft / lie angle etc.) that I could 'mess about' with settings on a new driver to find a setup that works, whereas a standard set of off-the-shelf irons can't normally (or at least, easily) be adjusted in any way to find a 'customised' setup. Would be interested to know your thoughts on my logic ?

[@TheIRJFK]

A good way to start a Tuesday!

[@ravenjay106]

Can’t wait for Andy to be knocking out 3 vids a week love his content….when he releases it 😂

[@joejoejoe5772]

Really enjoyed this one - well done boys! Have now subscribed to Carter's channel :-)

[@andycartergolf]

Legend. Thanks Joe Joe Joe

[@foretheluvofgolf5443]

Best podcast since pete 👌 love it when the crew are on

[@robertbroomhead8141]

Great podcast, Carter is a great guest and coach

[@jamesdonoghue5907]

Myerscough! I grew up near there…it was purely an agricultural college back then though. Regulars at Old Nells?

[@garymartingolf]

Played with Andy in Dubai, really nice guy and great golfer 👌🏼

[@stephenhurn320]

Andy Carter is in the house and home from the heat of Dubai, hope you enjoyed the cool of the UK.

[@wretchedrider2157]

I'm 6ft4in, T-Rex 38/39" wrist to floor length, and I've never hit better than I have with my first set of irons; an off the shelf set of Titleist DCI with stiff DG shafts. Got fitted several times, each one a different result. One insisted I needed at least 2 inches of extension, 2 degrees upright lie, regular steel or graphite shafts, jumbo grips and another was barely modified over standard at .5in extension, 1 degree upright lie, regular steel shafts, mid grips. Go figure. I like trying out a little bit of everything!

[@andrewcharlton9310]

Can't wait to watch you 2 play tomorrow

[@glennjohnstone3521]

You Pete ,rick and Matt are awesome players boys

[@Britton0932]

I know that this is a year old, but respectfully, I disagree with the driver being fitted first. I played with a TaylorMade r7 driver and TM R7 irons until 2018. I wanted to buy the new TaylorMade p-770 as they were just released and I hit the test iron. I LOVED the feel of that club. I couldn’t afford those clubs. I found a set of used Nike Vapor Pro Combos in a local shop (a steal at $550 in 2018). I bought those, and after a short time, I dropped SEVERAL strokes from my game. As a matter of fact, I was using my 5 wood off the tee more than my driver. At 225 and straight, and with the confidence of my new irons, my handicap went way down to 11. I think irons are the most important change that you can make in a bag. A 400 yard par 4 doesn’t require a driver to have a nice second shot to the green.

[@benblakemore4195]

FANTASTIC 😀 KIND REGARDS BEN FROM NZ

[@arrantaylor624]

I am 17 now going into my second year at college and really interested and wanting to get into the golf industry, I was just wondering if Rick or Andy new if there is a maximum age or what I could do regarding my age at Myscough

[@liamrichards7527]

New Golfer - Just came back off a break playing off 34. I won the week against a 16 and 12!! All through stableford. Just remember, if you dont earn money playing golf then just enjoy yourself, its not worth stressing about!

[@n8silva23]

Hi Rick! Big fan!, I’ve dislocated my right shoulder 3x and my shoulder blade sticks out further than normal so now in my downswing because of the peculiar angle you have to have your arm in on the backswing my shoulder tries to compensate and push forward so as not to stress or over exert it, it pushed the club forward causing an out to in swing and slicing almost every club in my bag. Is there anything I can do to work on that?

[@gregordavidson2474]

Which dwarf would the three of you be😃? Great podcast as usual. Banter fantastic. Well done again👍

[@stevejackson6225]

My game improved a lot after using that advice aim for bogeys rather than pars , I stared getting more pars and birdies once I started it. I’m more shocked Andy hasn’t got more followers already. I would like to see his left handed playing videos again to see how he improves

[@golfhound]

The one most important club to get fitted for, if you have very limited funds, would be the driver - hands down. by far the most important club to get the right shaft, lie angle, face loft, grip size, etc. Next would be your irons including the wedges. Last club to do would be putter.

[@thegoodlightllc4093]

Great stuff. I had to search Carter + golf to find the bloke. Give your mate a link for Rick's sake. :)

[@eddiehughes6074]

Rick and Andy in tokes or squires 😆😆😆🤙🏼

[@Daniel189HLL]

I was ping silver, 4 degrees upright and plus an inch on the shaft, then green plus 3 degrees plus ¾ inch for my second fitting of the first gen raptures. At 6'3" it's akin to driving my car with the seating to suit my Mrs. Fitting is an absolute must.

[@nathancrittenden8525]

At your height it will make loads more difference than it would do an everage height man

[@Daniel189HLL]

@@nathancrittenden8525 absolutely. However even average can have an odd wrist to floor measurement which is what they go off. The colour codes changed slightly since I retired golfing.

[@kevinlock7108]

I play off an unofficial handicap of 28 but now have the opportunity to practice every morning on a range. I worry playing lower handicappers in that they’ll think I’m a bandit. I’m certainly improving and finding I can score well over 9 holes. 18 is more difficult. I really would like a formal handicap but I’m not a member of my club in Spain. Any suggestions?

[@kevmoore2148]

Carter's take away drill has worked miracles to my irons down to 4 lowest I've ever been at 42 😁

[@davidallen6685]

I watched one o Pete finch videos when he was playing with carter in Dubai, one golfer near them asked Pete “are you Rick shields” very funny

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Pretty cool to hear Carter was over here in Dublin, my uncle is a member at the island now. Amazing course, hope to play soon

[@andycartergolf]

Yeah superb course. I always try to play there when I go back

[@JonnyEvans-nr7rv]

You guys are so funny on this podcast you should start taking out the funny stories and animating them like what The Ricky Gervais Show did

[@SpiceyPep]

I remember Andy from his time in Ireland 🇮🇪 🍻🍻🍻

[@andycartergolf]

Great times!

[@SpiceyPep]

@@andycartergolf looking forward to seeing your content dropping and delighted you are doing so well 💪🏼

[@txterbug]

Fitting is important but only if it’s done properly. I worked at a fitting store for 3 months and it didn’t take long to realize it’s a business game and they are trying to maximize profits via the fitting process. Tons of incentives for fitters to sell certain brands (callaway cough cough) etc. Wasn’t anything like I thought it would be.

[@harveyhelka9186]

carter also explained how to create lag on the downswing.

[@davidallen6685]

Great pod cast gents, carter was very interesting

[@RickShielsGolfShow]

Thanks for listening

[@Daytripper806]

Cracking podcast. Don’t usually listen to the end as Guy grates on me always chirping in but had to finish this one as Carter is a legend. 👍

[@bm5192]

Fitting is important if you’re willing to pay the money for a proper fitting. The shops I’ve been fitted at only fit clubs with the stock shaft options. Not worth the extra $100+ IMO but beneficial for new golfers

[@glennjohnstone3521]

I would come to get lessons of you mate

[@mikelane8550]

I love the fact that yesterday I watched Ricks video about fixing your slice and then Andy says, I’m not releasing a 6 minute video on how to fix your Alice to a draw, that’s ridiculous. Lol

[@kevinregan3224]

We need a battle between the "Four KZbin Giants."

[@ravenjay106]

When Guy is reading dear Rick, Rick looks like he’s thinking I wonder if the half way house tomorrow has sausage rolls

[@RickShielsGolfShow]

hahah

[@danh450]

Anyone have the time stamp where they actually talk about fitting?

[@DDugger]

The fitting bit @ 53:12

[@jbeezy126]

Any chance you could give us time stamps for topics mate?

[@ian8745]

Guy is 100% correct. Underground 2 was the one

[@travisshelton4228]

Driver, Driver, Drive!

[@stephenfowler4115]

For the fitting get the club that you have the most trouble with.

[@devinmetz9953]

Oh Rick just cant keep your hands off that phone haha.

[@devinmetz9953]

Love the podcast series!

[@chrisf1969]

I must say in the point of being a higher handicapper ( Score index 15.8) playing with a lower handicap, in my experience I have experienced the single handicap player making it quite clear to me that he did not like playing people with my handicap and only wanted to play with single figure handicapper’s but he tended to be the minority but it still annoys me but with covid our club has online comp bookings so he is kept happy

[@alysiajones1718]

I'm surprised at the answer around the fitting. A good fitting session should mean that there may not be a need to exchange all the clubs in the bag. Maybe standard wedges should be exchanged with special wedges, or the driver really is wrong for the swing type, but fitting shouldn't equal an expectation to purchase. It may be different where I am in Germany. Often the answer is instead to spend the “club” money on some more pro lessons. The way it should be IMO.

[@andrepark78]

Can you comment on when you should get fitted? I've been told by fitters, that my money would be better spent on lessons. Meanwhile everyone is shouting to go get fitted for your irons / driver. What's the deal?

[@melabshier5812]

So where is the link to Carters channel??

[@raymondbabb1970]

Carter's golf

[@melabshier5812]

@@raymondbabb1970 When a host says i'll put a link in the description, I expect that's where I should find it. It's a disservice to the other guest when you don't. Now yes, I could go "search", but i'm lazy and want the link. I hope Rick and Guy see this.

[@RossLawrie]

Carter looked a bit nervous there... a bit more natural in front of the camera on the course! (or is that the hangover?). Again, entertaining and great podcast/video!

[@andycartergolf]

Relatively comfortable… sometime easier to hide behind my golf game ha

[@russellkempe3231]

Fitting is only good for finding the right shaft for the driver and irons.

[@tosspot9244]

Ricks all about them horse girl bums 🤣

[@Ballerism]

Where is episode 93 ?

[@hayes4424]

Fitting is important for the players that have a swing. Most amateurs and weekend hackers fitting isn’t as important. If it’s free fine but if you’re paying a lot of money for a fitting and just a hacker it’s not worth it. I’ve spent so much money on that as a hacker and literally played better off my store bought no fitting clubs. Lessons are the best fitting - get your swing fit.

[@lp4352]

Carter looks like mitch trubisky (an American football player)

[@michaelallen2501]

In the states we call them trade schools. You learn an actual skill set useful in an economy. You can trade your skills for money. Colleges give you debt and ideas. Trade schools and vocational schools give you skill sets nobody can take from you

[@forrestfrank1352]

I had to watch almost the whole video to get to the subject in the title. ☹️

[@1976axerhand]

5 hrs is not that long. I have a 6 1/2 he drive for my tour van fitting next week..

[@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts]

Before Rick became Billy Big Potatoes, and brushed off all his colleagues.

[@SkylerSaxon3045]

PLEASE GUY!!! stop messing with the mic!!! Other then that, Great Show, live you guys!!