Golf with a WOODEN ball (crazy results)

[@stephensmith1509]

Between the lost ball, the drive going less than 100 yards, and taking so many shots on one hole you lose count, this is the closest Rick Shiels has ever come to playing golf like me

[@SuperBaller]

"That's gone not very far at all, about 120 yards" Me: .................

[@mpchmr1317]

You captured ones thoughts completely and expressed them with an eloquence one can only dream of.

[@onlythaclonessir2525]

HUH ? WHAT IS IT NOW ?

[@TheGolfHackr]

100%

[@nates5703]

I am reasonably sure that I could tie Rick if he were playing with a 600 year old golf ball.

[@jcjwireless]

The funniest thing will be when some random player finds that lost rough ball thinking he found a ball that's been there for 500+ years...LOL

[@ebin27]

Underrated comment👌

[@tx3oR7]

LMAO

[@RomaDavid20]

Fax

[@variklane7032]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dakotah1978]

"Triple bogey. Never mind. It was fun." I say that a lot.

[@Grumfuttocks]

With a few expletives thrown in for good measure 😁

[@rickpiper62]

Same with "Uh-oh, it's gone severely left"

[@williammckenna8720]

I love golf

[@DanielWillems1995]

Hey its all about value for money! Why shoot low and play golf with ease when you can explore all corners of the course and shoot big and cost yourself half a dozen balls!

[@jarrettjordan]

@@DanielWillems1995 exactly. On a shots per $ ratio, my way is the better value 😂😂

[@calumjones8326]

Was nice to see Rick having to do what I do every other hole and stand on the green and count back how many shots it’s taken

[@Revo900]

Me: pro v1 - double bogey Rick: a lump of feathers and skin - par

[@terryparker743]

Rick, You forgot to cut them in half. As you say always say "it wouldn't be a ball review, without cutting them in half" especially the the feathered one to see what feathers they used back then. Maybe you can do another review using these balls with the clubs they used back then also. That would make it very interesting

[@Thebentist]

Honestly better than me with a wooden golf ball than I am with a Pro V1 😂

[@cdj4029]

I never realized that The Bentist plays golf too 😲

[@natecrownover8027]

Bentist ☺️

[@kwilson2006]

WAIT BENTIST PLAYS GOLF PLAY A ROUND WITH ME IM IN HOUSTON

[@cameronknowles6267]

At least it floats

[@onfaithalone4253]

Right?!

[@lburwell99]

I'm wondering if the ball you lost and the wooden one would actually react better an go farther with a long iron than your modern driver or wood. Those balls being smooth and solid won't compress and bounce off the hollow headed club like a modern ball. Wonder if the hollow head is giving toouch give and reducing the punch it would get into it otherwise. Great video!

[@DoubleDoglegGolf]

Rick loved the wooden ball so much that he added it to the bag permanently!

[@francismireles9881]

it is truly incredible that these golfers could play with groovless wedges, wooden clubs, and wooden golf balls!!!

[@bobbarker142]

True, obviously they weren’t driving 400 or anything tho

[@Drewski777]

It's interesting. But everybody had to master those clubs and balls and style of the game. Sure, they got in with more strokes, but it was fair, much like it is today. Although tech nowadays is arguably making the game slightly unfair. I mean, if you have the BEST ball in the world, and the best clubs, and they're fitted for you and feel perfect, you're going to have a huge advantage versus somebody who doesn't even know what the best clubs are for them. I'm not a clubs guy really. I can play with mostly anything. I like specific clubs, but like Jack Nicklaus said it's only a piece of iron. Hit the ball with it

[@jgnetwork2786]

back in 1500's - they were just trying to get out of the house and away from grouchy wives... so in other words, technology has changed in the past 500 years, motives have not..

[@bergalerg6526]

Love this type of video, testing old/weird equipment. So cool to see how different ball flights were back in the day

[@jermoore98]

Yeah. We should be thankful we have the best golf ball technology that gives us the abilities to maintain distance, spin and better results than those vintage balls back in those days.

[@jamiecozens8956]

Thanks Rick always smiling will lift anyone’s mood keep them coming.

[@onlythaclonessir2525]

OH OK AND IT WASN'T UPSETTING FOR ME TO HEAR IT ??? WTF ?

[@seanremington1735]

Great fun! The wooden ball is the answer to the distance problem

[@jeremyklem3310]

It'd be interesting to see how well they played with clubs from the same era.

[@benjaminoverman6943]

For the Love of the Game! You can see the kid come back to you and then takes us all back!!! Thanks !

[@crackspider101]

Rick mate, your upload schedule is crazy! It's a good job I enjoy your content, because there's so much of it!

[@adblefty]

This is the dream, get to play with old school balls and equipment as well as new equipment every day.

[@01superduty89]

Yeah you love old balls huh.

[@JamesMusicCovers]

Enjoyed the commentary over the top. Like the new style

[@markreider9663]

Fun video!! Would like to see you give it a go with some vintage clubs as well as the vintage golf balls, and dressed like the old days.

[@Ketsuafureskit]

Being on the subject of golf balls, I remember the wounded balata Dunlop 65 when I was a kid. Grown up good golfers, using persimmon woods of the day, had a very specific ball flight, somewhat reminiscent of a jet fighter taking off. Low start with lots of speed, and then it rose up at the end of the flight. See if you can recreate that.

[@teebob21]

Just hit a stinger.

[@philipjohengen6594]

I just seriously had a blast watching this, entertainment and history, other than playing what else could you ask for, awesome😊

[@jfuite]

It’s great to see how functional most of those old golf balls were. Nice to know people have been enjoying golf for centuries.

[@dcwj271182]

Very funny , good watch , thanks Rick , laughed out loud a few times

[@iainr9907]

“The balls not very round” proceeds to hit the most true roll ever seen

[@mattzegarelli2753]

Pro golfer hitting a 600+ year old wooden golf, using a 3 wood from 100 yards in with a clubhouse behind the green. I've now seen it all! Cheers Rick for some of the best golf content put there!!

[@Allen.alledgedly2]

It’s not 600 years old

[@shay4536]

I love how Rick calls out his strategy and plans in every video and so often screws it up. He’s a normal golfer like all of us despite somehow being a” PGA Pro” but I think that’s why we all love him

[@DoubleDoglegGolf]

Wouldn't be a real Rick Shiels review without cutting the ball in half!

[@crackspider101]

With a saw? XD

[@ryanang3771]

@@crackspider101 Not sure if the modern day ball cutters gonna work well with these balls XD

[@raymondbabb1970]

To be fair, he did carve the smooth ball.

[@TheMysticTeacup]

Ive got to day your camerawork is awesome - really helps bring a golf video to life

[@darryljt]

This is awesome! It is amazing to see the progression of golf and how they played golf back in the day.

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Ricks so true to the game he won’t even pick up the feather ball to make sure it’s not damaged. Honestly I don’t think anyone would blame him to make sure it wasn’t bursting at the seems haha.

[@sombrenouille9492]

Exactly my impression. It got me thinking about how we might be just a bit too religious about golf rules. Some things definitely are sacred in golf.

[@garyco766]

Had the same thought. 100% chance I would pick up that ball to make sure it was okay before hitting it again. I cringe a bit at how much damage was done to these rare antique balls, but I did really want to see them get played and enjoyed the content.

[@ShawnyBGolf]

@@sombrenouille9492 agree 100%. It’s it tournament play I totally get it, but if it’s just casual play what’s the crime, long as there isn’t money involved haha.

[@ShawnyBGolf]

@@garyco766 hahaha I wouldn’t even think about picking it up either, just like shoot hope it’s going to make it. I was the same, nooo don’t ruin or lose those….but also, yessss let see what happens to them haha. Forgot how much he spent on them but guess they have ‘character’ now haha.

[@WreckedRectum]

@@garyco766 These are not rare or antique. Obviously he wouldn't thrash a 600 year old ball for giggles. Also Rick said the balls were replicas within the first minute of the video 0:52

[@razor7241]

Loved this video Rick! You make videos that no one probably even thinks about!

[@Jordanwatkins2]

"It's gone almost nowhere." *drives the average distance that I drive*

[@bryanbarfield4804]

I like the change of pace. That was entertaining.

[@djgolfpro]

This was highly entertaining, thank you, watching from Toronto Canada ⛳🇨🇦

[@astrosfan74]

Golf balls of yesteryears are hard to hit and dont travel anywhere. Make you wonder how golfers played so well with this balls. Golf technology has come a long way since these old school balls. Loved this video! Keep posting them as I love to watch your videos. Happy adventures and golfing to you Mr. Shiels.

[@johnbunch1062]

Love the video Rick God bless you and your family pray you all are happy and doing well

[@benjelly4976]

Good fun, much more entertaining than the millions of "cure your slice" videos. Thanks

[@johncooper4209]

Such a happy, smiling face after pummeling a driver less than 100 yards. Worth watching.

[@takitaki8053]

Totally great!! One of my fave videos you’ve ever done!

[@DougJK]

I loved this, I never even thought about what very old golf balls were like

[@jeremyklem3310]

The Bramble was pretty sweet. Another great video. Thanks!

[@DANNY-bv7od]

I dont play or watch golf but this dude is making me wanna start. Love the videos

[@MuIIigan]

Lol.... that wooden ball putt had me in stitches

[@richardollman7989]

Always fun watching your challenges and experiments. For all us hackers you make golf fun!

[@carlogolf5834]

Rick! Your reaction after hitting the wooden golfball was pure gold!!!! Loved that video!!

[@baileymcdouble2963]

Favourite video you've made by far!

[@geoffreyheading3752]

Brilliant video. One of your best yet. Keep up the great work!!!

[@djscrilla6835]

"Absolutely carnage on the golf ball"! 😁

[@alanduncan9204]

I saw another KZbinr do this - but they did it with the real old clubs. The feathery ball is actually a decent ball hit with a wooden club. As is the guttie from 1895. Modern Drivers are for a trampoline effect and old school wood is to wallop and bounce the ball off the face hence the lack of distance.

[@timelessninja]

Hahahaha, this video is great. Thanks for giving us a tour of history.

[@lexxwhite747]

Ok so this was one of the coolest things I've seen on KZbin in a long time. Maybe I need to get out more

[@alancarlyon3928]

Only you Rick would have a go at history in playing with feathered golf balls! Loved the video! I have some old UK old size golf balls from the 60/70s ( smaller circumference) if you would like to play a round of golf with your golf mates using them, maybe dress up with the old golf shoes and glenmuir jumpers etc! I have around 2 dozen or more if you want them? I am sure the video you create with them would go down a treat with your followers Rick!

[@justinhall2711]

Love the Kevin Na walk in.👌🏻⛳

[@metalheads-golf]

Wow ... what a beautiful replica set to play around with. Pretty fun. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@jroschella]

A good swing is timeless!

[@artyzico]

I love those challenges, super fun!

[@sloth8122]

Can’t beat a video that’s different 👍

[@hauntedutah]

Rick, how was much that box of balls? How awesome to be able to play with pieces of history. Great video, guys

[@jaehenke95]

You are the man Rick!!!

[@WayneEnfield]

Love it made me roll with the second ball amazing video Rick

[@joshuawilliams1248]

It would be interesting to see you play with the old clubs you used at St. Andrews using these vintage balls

[@Connman103]

5:28 “probably” had me dying lmao

[@TwitchingHour]

I enjoyed that almost as much as Rick!

[@shanehart1911]

Let’s go Rick!

[@TheSwaby7]

I’m bitterly disappointed these didn’t get cut in half in true Rick Shiels fashion

[@rexgrey6058]

I might buy these. I enjoy putting 8’s on the card 🤣

[@harryconstantinou5928]

It’s depressing to see Rick Shields hit a wooden golf ball better than I hit a modern ball 😂😂

[@jacobbriers7863]

7:45 Rick understanding what 90% of his audience experiences every hole

[@crackspider101]

That and 2:48

[@maximedv4885]

Not everyone sucks at golf ya know

[@jacobbriers7863]

@@maximedv4885 90% isn't everyone mate

[@lgeiger]

@@maximedv4885 You don't have to suck at golf to forget how many shots you hit :D

[@Rossipapichulo74737]

This is the content I need 🥰

[@julianroberts698]

What a great odea for a video Rick. Two of the balls were pretty decent too

[@Revheadrev]

This is such a great idea - thanks mate!

[@Arcticwolf-UK]

Off topic, I used golf bidder for the first time, I got a 61 trusty rusty and was really impressed with the site. Thanks 🙏

[@AtomMan523]

This was really entertaining Rick! Thanks!

[@shaunkelley1288]

What great fun…. Loved the video!!

[@Soul-Taker]

Made me laugh when I really needed it.

[@AW-lq9bf]

Carnage on the golf ball 😂😂

[@crowsbeakx22]

"Kindof losing count of how many shots I've had"... sums up my golf game!! 🤣🤣

[@paddyg56472]

I wanna do fun stuff like you do. You are very entertaining. ⛳️

[@noeldavis618]

So fun! Thanks

[@mcgintyman5366]

Rick the best!!!!!

[@brandonbrame1171]

Weird ending but fun video!

[@brunoafonso9849]

Love the vids! Play with wooden clubs next

[@RobertReams2112]

These golf balls definitely solve the distance problem golf courses are facing.

[@daynevickers1079]

Now THAT was fun! When hit with the 9 iron, that leather covered feather ball had more hang-time than a fight to Hawaii.

[@rorymckelvey9284]

love the videos so entertaining and helpful Rick

[@F7ashykins]

his distance with a wooden ball is like my normal distances lmfao. Also losing track of how many shots I've taken, classic.

[@devonsmith6423]

Really fun one, Rick! Love it!

[@JJGuccione]

Most enjoyable - Thanks

[@johnhare6652]

When I first started playing golf in the very early 1970's we used a different size ball to the universal size now adopted, The British ball was 1.62 inches compared to the American (now universal) size of 1.69 inches. The top balls were balata covered and you could spin them for fun, the downside being you also chewed the covers with the groves of the irons and they were so soft they quickly got knocked out of shape. I dread to think what todays irons would do to the cover of a balata ball!

[@robthomas3968]

That was brilliant

[@mattnowell8138]

Great edit

[@Plasmadorf]

Love your vids

[@RickShielsPGA]

Love you watching 🙌

[@nothing45950]

Love the vids. Your videos has taught me a lot and helped my game out.

[@alastairgilroy8752]

Haha Rick that's how I feel all the time. Great video mate, very entertaining.

[@RickShielsPGA]

Glad you enjoyed

[@layyyfayuyt]

Rick out here teaching history lessons.

[@neilcaulfield7840]

Fab stuff again, Rick.

[@jasonmartin9403]

Keep them coming! Love the videos! Loved the thrift/second hand club video and you playing with them. 👍

[@evilgenius3563]

“Thistles and nettles.” 😂😂😂

[@jamiecarter9357]

2nd ball... That's how I do it!! I finally hit a shot like Rick!

[@jaylisted9714]

Was hoping you were going to test these when you picked them up at St. Andrew's