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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel! This KZbin channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
I specialise in golf equipment reviews, golf instruction & I play against some of the best golfers in the world!
I also want to make you play better golf by providing coaching video on all topics about golf, how to fix your slice, fix your hook, help you drive the golf ball longer, hit your irons more pure, hit your irons closer to the hole and help you draw and fade your golf shots.
I will also help you lower your score by chipping better by stopping you duff and thin chips, pitch the ball closer and also create backspin. Also I will provide you help to putt better and hole more putts!

[@Jakez0]

How nice of Rick to make sure the fairways stay pristine!

[@brycecarter1]

😂💀

[@dannybell926]

Safest place on a golf course to be is where Rick is aiming

[@tennnyyyyson]

😂😂😂😂

[@mskid1166]

Thin to twin

[@patrickwentz8413]

Rick for PM!

[@billymanley2298]

Get them costcos back in the bag

[@jpdst29]

Excellent idea!

[@Kri9419]

second this, he was smoking that driver too... and don't tell me he didn't putt great with the costco putter either haha

[@tatumboyd977]

I agree

[@kerrywintersjr8256]

Sadly he won’t play them or a GI set. He’s a bit too proud / obsessed with the look of his clubs. I think a set of GIs or players distance irons would be great for his game

[@rafaelmartinvannostrand2084]

@@kerrywintersjr8256 I never understand why he spends some much time in the reviews talking about the appearance of the things... I couldn't care less how my clubs look frankly

[@ianparry1566]

Just been given the all clear from cancer beautiful charity well done lads

[@TheTwoFingeredBulldog]

Congratulations Ian 👏🏻, all the best.

[@Daniel189HLL]

@@ianparry1566 good luck

[@dougbutabi5085]

My dog

[@mikegillettify]

Congrats!!!

[@chr970]

Well done Ian ! That’s some to celebrate for sure.🇨🇦

[@chr970]

Rick holds the all-time course record here!

[@CChpalinLot]

Only to be broken by a junior +10 handicap by tomorrow AM 💀

[@davidgraham8058]

@@CChpalinLotor a regular 12 handicap 😂

[@thorenoss]

You do know Golf life played here before Rick😅

[@chr970]

@@thorenoss like I said, Rick holds the all time course record here.

[@pandatiggerz5720]

@@thorenoss thats such a weird thing to say? just because their video came out first? like watching their video i see divots already created on tee boxes and the fairway. sand that has been kicked up from bunkers they weren't in. just because a video is posted first doesn't mean it happened first.

[@tannerduy6887]

Rick needs the Kirkland signatures

[@MoyHobbies]

His ego won't let him

[@richardnavratil9661]

@@MoyHobbies Cooooorrect

[@7592man]

Watching this video single handedly gives the best up and downs of GOLF. You’ll be high in the clouds and then humbled very quickly. Some people forget how hard it is to hit the same exact shot every single time with multiple clubs. Good job Rick, at least you’re real and not a bunch of BS.

[@colegrode5441]

Man the level of hate lately is crazy in the comments. As a 9 handicap I shoot all over the map. Seems like we’re all tour pros in here lately. Great video Rick and team!

[@JimN109]

It seems a lot of people don’t understand how the handicap system works. Your handicap is meant to be you at or near your best, not an average.

[@bzomeful]

It’s honestly getting annoying. I don’t understand why people feel the need to comment. If you don’t like the videos, just don’t watch it. If you think (insert name here) is a better KZbin golfer, then just watch their stuff. It’s especially annoying because it’s not like Rick carries himself like he thinks that he’s greatest. He’s actually pretty open about his troubles and weak spots

[@chrislaing8444]

He shot 15 pars, missed 3 easy birdie putts and lost a ball. 7 over is decent for a low handicap golfer. It’s 30 points off scratch which is always a good score.

[@Daniel189HLL]

@@bzomeful I think people get frustrated with his terrible short game, especially after lessons from a god - tier coach, constant clicky finger snaps and lame excuses after every shot. I love Rick but at this rate he'll have 'I didn't quite catch it'' on his gravestone.

[@bl0wm1nd]

@@Daniel189HLL you’re acting as if you paid for his short game lessons, no matter how much someone practices something it doesn’t guarantee they’ll be amazing at it. Thats life. Just sit back and enjoy, or don’t watch 🤷🏽‍♂️ pretty simple to me.

[@walksonland1977]

No birdies were harmed in the making of this video

[@rolirolster]

I play opposite this place, they have been saying it's almost ready for about 4 years now. Good to see it's finally finished.

[@darylrobins9099]

What's the 9 hole like? Been meaning to play there but feels expensive for 9 holes

[@40PJP]

​@@darylrobins9099I also play there. It's a very nice 9 hole. Much better value than many of the other local 9s or 18s.

[@zachpiotrowicz647]

Rick never takes enough club its so frustrating to watch... He pulls one 40 yards left pin high and is complaining about needing to hit pitching wedge. -_-

[@dannybell926]

It's getting to the point where I'm just about done with watching

[@JRBinder]

He will ALWAYS choose to "muscle one in there" instead of clubbing up.

[@Daniel189HLL]

@@zachpiotrowicz647 I am shouting at the TV, Rick, go up a club! Into wind, never allows enough, comes up short and says I. Didn't quite catch it. Most of the trouble around the greens is at the front or front middle.

[@FlySoto]

see it all the time when he plays with tour pros thinking he can hang with them. His ego is his biggest weakness

[@JRBinder]

@@FlySoto Nah, he knows he is not a tour pro. I think his issue is that he plays every shot as if he is going to pure it. He uses tour level irons instead of forgiving. He switched to a high speed driver from a forgiving one. Off the tee he only sees "position A" and does not try to be safe.

[@jacobreppert7511]

Hey in fairness Rick, you had two bad holes but played real steady for 16 holes with a ton of great approach shots. The real crying shame was missing that tap in for birdie!

[@balance3201]

Always has couple bad holes that's why he's crasap

[@Hittingitstiff]

I love it how Rick always tries to give us a reason/explanation for why he's putting from off the green. Believe me Rick, we all know why you're doing it.

[@CChpalinLot]

Every excuse about every shot he hits. It’s never Rick’s fault, he always makes the right choice but gets uNlUcKy. Absolutely insufferable nowadays.

[@steviechampagne]

@@CChpalinLotmy boy, he’s doing a show! that’s like saying Bob Barker talks too much about prizes!

[@CChpalinLot]

@@steviechampagnedo you actually watch the videos lad? Old vs. new and how much he’s changed?? I’ve been watching for years. On 14/18 holes he said “I didn’t quite strike it right”. That isn’t good content. If it’s not that, it’s the winds fault, or some other blasphemous nonsense. What’s he trying to gaslight his viewers into believing he’s scratch every single vid? We aren’t blind Rick, we know where you’ve been at with your game for a while. It’s just Rick being an all time waffler, and honestly a petulant child on the course trying to be something he’s not. He used to be a likable, relatable bloke. Judging by a majority of commenters, his audience feels the same way.

[@danielkwon396]

@@CChpalinLot spot on

[@GolfMissouri]

@@CChpalinLot. Trolling?

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

Every time I hear Ceri's story about Hugh it chokes me up.... I CAN'T imagine... 🙏🏼❤️

[@CapnT87]

Have you ever considered using a conventional putting grip for putts longer than 10-15 feet or so to get a bit more solid contact? Once you’ve played claw for a while, face contact using a conventional grip just feels so much more solid off the sweet spot. Then keep the claw for shorter range to fight the slice putt path.

[@JRBinder]

I would love to see Rick put a set of forgiving irons in the bag including a 7-wood . And switch back to a Ping driver. And take more club on almost every single shot. He might have to change the name of these videos to "Break Par".

[@markstone5593]

So many guys like you and me say the same thing and yet he can't see it. if nothing else a Ping driver

[@jonpatterson6328]

What an amazing opportunity!! Good on you mate

[@thorenoss]

It’s not though. He lied. Big Ange and tubes played it with John Carew😅

[@jpdst29]

@@thorenoss According to the owner of the golf course, Rick was the first person to play. Source: golffeatures.com/content/inspiration-club

[@jackmoffat]

@@thorenoss rick did. He posted it later later

[@andycartergolf]

@@thorenosswe all played it in a media day. I was group ahead of tubes and behind Clubface UK, I think Rick was 1st though.

[@Daniel189HLL]

Was +2, went to put some chicken in the oven, left it playing, came back and he's +7 Wtf happened on 15/16? Not rewinding, it's a tough watch.

[@williamewen383]

Rick pressed the self destruct button.

[@Kri9419]

@@williamewen383 theres always that 1-2 holes

[@user-ce5xw3gi4r]

You know you can pause videos?

[@manilove2pwn]

WHAT WITH THE CLICKBAIT THUMBNAIL?

[@mattvalentini2589]

I mean technically…

[@jamesclancy]

Made you click

[@alexwells4364]

Are you saying that you thought they'd turfed over the Thames?

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

The course sure is great looking! I live in a semi-desert in Texas, so green grass is quite a sight for me. Rick, you realize this is a once in a lifetime or less, probably much less, opportunity! No divots, no bumps, no oddities, just picture perfect. Awesome.

[@cams3425]

Rick, I've been watching you do club reviews for years. Great review of the course just ten miles from London. You are a humble and honorable man. Appreciating the honor of being the first player ever on the course and humbled by your clam demeanor playing good golf and not your best golf. Well done video and thanks for the course overview.

[@Mike88GT]

Seems like you played better using Kirkland equipment. Nice video!

[@SharonGeorge-gu8lz]

Mike88GT: Very true but as you may remember, when he was using the Kirkland clubs, he was too busy finding reasons to not give them a good rating. For example, knocking the driver for not having the shaft he normally uses even though he hit it well. Also, downgrading the driver because Kirkland does not have a matching 3 & 5 woods. Also, after shooting 7 over with his fitted clubs, I wonder what grade he gave them?

[@nagakarthick1755]

Love your content and I especially love the training videos (e.g., chipping ones with Dan). Rick, maybe it is time for you to work on the mental aspect of the game. As amateurs we would love to know what it takes to keep the concentration during the entire 18 holes. Like many out there, we want to see you break 75 more often. You have the game. You just need to hold it together for the entire 18 holes. Easier said than done :)

[@Chris-lh6hw]

That putt on the 9th 🤦😆 we've all been there 🙏

[@jerimiehall]

79 on a coarse that's never been played before. I think that's a great benchmark! Obviously, the next time you play, it will be a very different score. We'll done and thanks for the content Rick.

[@ch0pst1xZ1]

Hey Rick, but shout out from Australia! The course looks mint!

[@johnrockall8968]

Thanks Rick for showing us the hole course. 🤣 love the real golf ⛳️

[@jimdonnelly6520]

Rick, what an honor. To be fair, with close to three million subscribers and all rabid golfers not a bad adverts for the new course. Well done and as always thanks for the content.

[@barryblack7384]

That's the ONLY reason he was invited, well that and not damaging the fairways

[@CrowBuilds]

Loving the close-up slowmo shots after the putts

[@jsn7800]

Love your positive mindset. Been following you for years and its good to see that you have changed from being hard on yourself to focusing on the positive and not focusing on bad luck or poor performance. Enjoy this content much more than where you where half a year ago

[@BernardAnderson]

What an absolute pleasure to vicariously accompany you on this round Rick!!!!! Many thanks.

[@tdave12]

So relatable. That's what makes your videos so great. I can relate to not being able to get that birdie to drop and following straight pars with a double. Thanks for the view of this great golf course. Would love to come play this course.

[@knasfisk2]

Rick would be amazing at the good good "fairway is lava" game 🤣

[@davidvanpevenage4853]

Great video. Thank you for the best golf content on KZbin.

[@-TheDevilsAdvocate]

Rick, I’m one hole in and it’s my favourite video of yours this year… because you can see genuine joy. Please keep that!

[@calvinlooyenga]

Course record for most birdie putts missed - all good rolls too 😂😢

[@chrissward9676]

That's golf! It just struck me, Rick, what a good job you do of carrying on a monolog for 18 holes while playing golf- and how difficult that must be. But it's that monolog that you have that makes your videos worth watching. Great job!

[@briandenton2097]

I think with some more forgiving iorns, at least in the top of the bag, and maybe driver you'd see your score quite a bit better. Great video

[@jamesdodson4659]

Ive been binging Rick's videos lately. I love that he posts when he plays phenomenally and when his play is less refined. Makes for a more realistic approach to a tough sport we all love.

[@michealpruitt8599]

I've always loved Rick's videos, whether it's break 75, club reviews, or podcast, he just seems like an average guy you could drink some pints with.🍺🍺🍺🍺⛳⛳

[@clint-1725]

And an average golfer these days

[@clintonkildepsteen3982]

Congrats on the course record Rick

[@frankhernandez6883]

thanks for the preview Rick

[@theythinkimmadyouknow]

Looks like a great coure and not super expensive. Also great to see Rick enjoying himself and enjoying playing golf with all it brings.

[@snappysnapz]

Never thought I would see the day, Rick playing links golf in the slums of hayes😂

[@jamespenston1122]

Hayes.....it's Northolt son, behave yourself

[@jameslennon947]

slums of Northolt then 😂​@@jamespenston1122

[@chrisce1549]

Yes Rick! Brilliant of you to get this course loads of exposure

[@michaelmosley384]

Well deserved honor. You’ve given much.

[@corvette1023]

Nice work Rick. Beautiful course ⛳️

[@AceMRB]

Way to set the course record! Seriously, though, thank you for continuing to share and post these break 75s. A lot of us would be over the moon for a score in the 70s; I thought you played really well.

[@codygibson4119]

Rick, the energy has been differently lately in a great way! Good stuff!

[@5jacksonsjourney179]

That first ever birdie putt is why we love watching you. You post all the game we all live with.

[@alexsmyth17]

Good man Rick. Milestone achievement. Up and at ‘em!👍🏻

[@ScorpiomGaming]

Really good looking course

[@dscott333]

Beautiful course!! I was on the edge of my seat for every putt with you..

[@chrisread6292]

Rick channeling his inner rory on that short put

[@LordViettner]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1449">24:09</a> thought about it too much eh? been there many times (just not often for birdie xD)

[@scottbieber1731]

Guy needs to go there and take the course record from you! It should be easy for him! 😂😂😂

[@jfkinlloyd]

A valiant attempt Rick. Thank you for your calm on camera. ;)

[@joemetric150]

That birdie putt on 9 was hilarious. Golf is the most manic-depressive game.

[@garethmorgan7474]

Thanks Rick for great content yet again

[@charleswellswells7167]

Love to see it, what a course!

[@GreyAquatics]

Anyone else get anxious watching the 3-iron not dropping into the bag there at the end?

[@samdixon7050]

Great round man :) you were just a few shots away from an amazing round! The score does not do you justice here.... Well played and thanks for great content as always.

[@shaun34]

I let out a big “ohhhh nooooo!” when you missed that putt on the ninth Rick. I know we have all been there and done that but I really wanted you to make that just as much as I am sure you did. Looks like a really nice course, very lucky to be the first person to ever play it. Definitely reminds me of some of the links courses here in Australia that we have close to Melbourne.

[@ellislavallee]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="481">8:01</a> No more Texas wedge Rick! Those bounces ate up the speed. Trust yourself and your wedge game. You got this.

[@IanAtH2o]

i’m so glad i became a member here it truly is a gorgeous course

[@artimusprimeoutdoors]

Love your stuff Rick!!

[@Britton0932]

The reaction shots have been epic so far! “Three phenomenal chances!” I feel for you!

[@user-fn6rn2zs5j]

having the course record no matter what is pretty bloody special

[@seanwright1875]

😅😅 Lucky Lucky Boy!! Looks UNREAL.

[@blakeg.1093]

Just finished watching you use all the Kirkland clubs. I think you struck those clubs much better. I understand our swing can change from day to day but they did make the game look easier for you. Fantastic looking course all the same.

[@junzsi]

Missing a birdie shot from that distance. I feel you bro. I feel you 🤷🏻🤷🏻🤷🏻

[@angusmoodie1026]

You lot all hating on Rick but bet the majority couldn’t get anywhere near par on the course first time 😂

[@njfr9389]

@ 22mins in you can see a ball hit a fairway 😂❤ great video rick, what an honor for first play!

[@parlans5593]

Great RS as always to follow your different golfrounds and golfideas,.. I also mean it is nice to have a course record!🤨✅🙏⛳️👍

[@Scratch-That91]

Rick needs a placard at the course that says “first course record is the best course record

[@kevingowdy3651]

Rick's real golf again. I'd be very pleased with this for a round of golf even with the two disaster holes. Overall, it was sound....and a great looking course. 👏👏

[@TWTexasA1]

It’s an absolutely beautiful golf course. It’s gonna take a miracle to get a tee time when they open up.👍🏼👍🏼

[@roystevenson2409]

Crown of Wembley 😂😂😂 THE ARCH MATE. THE ARCH!

[@adamjarad9190]

you got me into golfing come to canada

[@user-tg8qo6nz9k]

Why would anyone go to Canada🤣🤣

[@sma3429]

@@user-tg8qo6nz9kso Trudeau and jail them if they say anything at all 😂

[@arovbukay3901]

Rick, I live in Hayes, about 10 mins from the course. Think your tee shot (16th) landed in my garden 😂 Loving my new home course - The Inspiration. Keep the videos and podcasts coming 👍🏽

[@Alba-cv6qz]

I've played The Shire and it's one of my favourite courses - so will look forward to playing The Inspiration - great video Rick 👍

[@bfish13]

That shot on 18 to shoot the course record was epic!

[@SW__G0LF]

Yes rick much love ❤

[@jackmoffat]

amazing course actually. They are doing a great job.

[@richardharris5083]

Beutiful course. You really are a lucky man to get to play it first . I was really willing you to get a birdy .

[@ArcherTheGolfer]

That course looks lovely 👌🏻

[@DBcooper4evermicrosoft]

Stay tuff Ceri!

[@tevinlimon8967]

I’m 3 minutes in and I already know this is going to be a good one. The vibes are right

[@morkusmorkus6040]

Really cool thing to do. Congrats on getting the opportunity. You played well too minus th couple of blips and unlucky putts.

[@Mike13684]

Just another classic Rick shitting the bed. Gotta love it.

[@bradderzthomas2282]

Things you can bank on, death, taxes and Rick putting off the green 😂

[@todaysride]

That miss on the 9th was hilarious 😂😂

[@Slevin_Kalevra]

When he missed that first birdie op. I was like "omg he is gonna miss" then he did. Still cool to see Rick play a brand new course.

[@FederalBureau_FBI]

Love ya shiels

[@JordanBrown-oj9dd]

As a native Augustan, love the Masters hat, Rick!

[@peterbutcher6342]

Played it a couple of days ago, as Rick said greens are amazing and it’s a really interesting course, managed a couple of birdies, but also a load of bogeys. Well worth a visit if you are in-that area

[@TheThreatenedSwan]

The comments are savage today, but course management has never been Rick's strong suit

[@stuartbarker5125]

Great content again looks a amazing course should do a break 75 will Guy and Jim

[@billieworley9459]

Rick, When chipping esp with higher lofted wedges pick them up higher in the backswing. Love your channel keep chipping and can’t wait to see u start to have confidence over chips!

[@bradfortner8921]

That’s a heck of an honor. Very cool.

[@ryanockey1766]

Love the videos! Keep up the great work!