I play the HARDEST golf course (7,900 YARDS)

I play the HARDEST golf course - 7,900 YARDS!
PGA Golf Pro takes on THE HARDEST GOLF COURSE IN ENGLAND! Rockcliffe Hall Golf Club from the gold tees measures at 7, 877 yards par 72 with a course rating of 79.3. So a scratch handicapped golfer should only just break 80
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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel RickShielsPGAGolf. This KZbin channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
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[@RickShielsPGA]

Watch the back 9 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHuco4GeatCNl5Y

[@AustinBlairGolf]

I can’t believe you brought a blanket with you in the car! I can’t even watch this knowing that. Cheers

[@alejandoanaya5755]

Pues vele la casco set

[@robbrand12]

No thanks

[@potatobake2707]

thank you for this

[@mattjwalmsley]

That’s what I feel like playing a standard course 😂

[@pascalabessolo5350]

You and me both.. 😂

[@yeeitsandyy]

That's what I feel like playing a chip and putt 😂

[@hornet250cc]

Me too :)

[@ryan.speaks]

Yep, just what I was thinking!

[@rattt7549]

From the white tee too.lol

[@dave6012]

Rick: “I have to layup on my 3rd shot into a par 5!” Me: “First time?”

[@paulpeterson4216]

No, I've been nervous before.

[@GolfQuestChannel]

I see a par 5 on the card and I celebrate that I can take three shots to get there :)

[@formcheck5553]

Me: “I have to layup on my 4th shot into a par four? Great maybe I can somehow make a putt for once and get a par” 😂

[@nateman79]

You can tell how good he’s playing by how often he refers to himself in the third person. If Rick is talking to Rick, it’s not goin well.

[@kevinregan3224]

"Ah Rick!!!"

[@spartanical]

Rick is his own worst enemy. The second he talks about what level he "should" play at for the round, or what score he "should" hit, it's going to be rough. I think he has another voice inside him who mocks him for being bold. Same thing happens when he plays with really good players.

[@KingoftheRings7]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@GolfQuestChannel]

lol too funny

[@benstephens6927]

This is literally how us amateurs go round in every average golf course we play. We certainly know how it feels Rick 😂😂

[@timhouston1638]

My last round was a +48 on a par 60 course with mostly 3 and 4 par holes. It was......still fun somehow haha. My short game was so off that day and it's usually my strength. But just gotta love the game and challenge and being outdoors away from all the noise and concrete.

[@dennismeadows1320]

I second this 😂

[@TheNightAngel112]

I was hoping to see this comment... Man, on my local course first 9 holes are mostly par 4s I have to hit hybrid or 3 wood most of the time if I want to get there in 2, it's nice to see Rick suffering a little what us noobs feel every round xD

[@larrybud]

@@TheNightAngel112 You're playing the wrong tees. Move it up a box so you can use all of your clubs in the bag.

[@TheNightAngel112]

@@larrybud If I do par 3s are way too short and second 9s are also short. Anyway this was 6 months ago, I've gained distance and my handicap is 10 or 15 less than it was that day xD

[@craigunsworth8449]

Ricks favourite quote “NOT THE BEST START” lol . But it’s all about how he finishes ! Keep up the good work pal 👏🔥🔥

[@mikehotaling]

Rick letting the course get in his head. Can’t wait to see the second half.

[@kradwonders]

You sounded defeated before you started.

[@dsals5625]

Yeah, not only a very hard course, but he didn't play very well, either. I've seen him play much better than that. Psyched out probably.

[@lukejohnson5759]

Exactly. I hope on the back nine he forgets whatever the par is and just tries to play each shot as well as he can play it!

[@tyolsen2803]

@@dsals5625 I was going to suggest the same, relax, let it flow

[@reuk]

He need to play this kind of course a few more times 😆

[@adwnpinoy]

It is a testament to your affability that you published this video and an indictment of my savagery that I enjoyed it so much. Cheers mate. You are a better man than I.

[@robhand7205]

"its not cut. it went straight" Welcome to my world.. cuts when I want it to go straight and goes straight when I want it to cut. Cheers from the US. Love your stuff.

[@steveblacket6062]

13:20, welcome to our world Rick. We are playing long clubs into all but the shortest par 4’s. Great video, really enjoyed that. What a course as well! Looks stunning👌

[@Handletaken4]

If you hit the green with a 3-4i then it’s luck.

[@Piesfan35]

play up a tee box, don't let your ego stop you from having a good time

[@RickShielsPGA]

60% of you guys aren't *subscribed* make sure you are as there's some HUGE giveaways coming soon!

[@aranwells2361]

Crazy. Some of the giveaways are incredible as well, love the latest video mate that course looks crazy hard 😁

[@Darcycursons1]

That course looks so hard ! Love your videos

[@darrenrivers7376]

Well shame on them !!! Some of the best content available !!

[@S.Clause]

You don’t ship here. 😢

[@rodneydowd4739]

Your shit and you know you should pack it in. Take up tennis.

[@maximelemoine6184]

Only 7:30min into the video and I have to say. This is the most relatable content I’ve seen by far lol. Can’t say I’m happy you’re doing “poorly”, just feels good for me selfishly to be able to relate that much. Love your content! And look forward to your next vid, as always.

[@bubba2k10]

I have noticed many times over my 60 years of playing golf that golf is certainly a hard game , even for a low handicap player like myself or a pro golfer like you Rick... I appreciate you having the guts to post the "not so good' shots and rounds that have gone all wrong... I really enjoyed your break 75 rounds earlier this year !! Thats usually my goal also from the senior tees (im 73)... i sometimes play with my son in law and his son and play from the Mens tees and had to sink a 10 footer on the 18th for a 79 last Saturday here in Green Bay Wisconsin (it was cold and windy) which for me was a bit like you playing that 7800 yard course in the cold , windy conditions,,, this summer , i had a 3 under 69 from the senior tees (5600 yards) which are about a 1000 yards shorter than the mens tees .. I have watched you, Matt, Pete and Carter since you all started out on youtube and its been a blast!! hope you all keep it up for years to come

[@bw6596]

What’s amazing is that tour pros actually play this type of golf course and shoot under par. It’s next level.

[@georgespalding7640]

True but usually under much better conditions here in America. I can't imagine playing in the Moist air of England on a Cold day when the Wind is against you on most of the holes. This is playing like 8500 yards the day Rick was there. Here in America the PGA Tour follows the Sun (usually) so the weather is usually fairly nice or even Hot when they play these long courses; makes a huge difference in the Ball Carry.

[@2yankeesfan2011]

The course record is 9 under. My god that is humbling.

[@georgespalding7640]

@@2yankeesfan2011 I hope that's from the Lady's Tees.

[@2yankeesfan2011]

@@georgespalding7640 it was done by a rookie at the English senior open. I’m not sure which tees they played from

[@georgespalding7640]

@@2yankeesfan2011 I don't know but it just doesn't seem possible from the back tees.

[@Tony-it5tt]

Shoutout to Rick for being so calm during all this. I would’ve broken every club I have over my knee

[@paulbown3960]

Always good to see an honest score posted up on KZbin

[@Twishy123]

Watching Shiels struggle makes my heart warm. Not gonna lie.

[@jonoevansiom]

That course looks brutal! At least you know at the end of this round your blanket is waiting for you in the car! 😂👌🏻

[@RickShielsPGA]

hahah

[@beauchy1233]

It’s some course, one of the holes in tournaments you have to lay up for it to bounce off of the path just to reach fairway

[@jonoevansiom]

That's mental! I've played some long Par 6 holes in Thailand, but that's giving you an extra shot already, not just stretching out the par 3/4/5 to its maximum allowable distance. I'm sure most of us would be shooting a cricket score round there!

[@craigpelletier6931]

When you say blanket, do you mean "security blanket"? Sleep well Rick.

[@vaibhav0251]

The round played by Rick is so relatable when I play on a normal course.

[@ryansheehy1772]

The borat “very nice” killed me 🤣🤣🤣 but I love how even when you’re not playing how you know you can you still laugh and have a smile on your face, always having fun

[@TikTokDad5000]

Rick playing 18 is my fav content!

[@paulkelly4311]

It was like watching me play... even down to the high enthusiasm on the putting green and immediate crushing low before the second tee 😀

[@10adam5]

The wait for part 2 is killing me!! I wanna see them little birdies! 😁🏌🏻

[@antonylacroix6475]

I love the fact a player and coach of your tremendous ability shares a game like this , warts and all . If I teed of Saturday I’d probably wrap up Tuesday morning!

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Rick your beard looks like it grew a few inches by the time you got to the end of this course hahaha

[@jumpship88]

Im a new golfer and just started watching all of your videos. I just wanna say thank you for all your awesome videos including this one. Youre really helping me get good at golf! Id like to see you try this course again with a bit more positivity in mind and see how you perform. You did great yet you were really tough on yourself and you should only focus on the good shots and laugh the others ones off. Its good to see you enjoying the fine game of golf. Gonna watch part two now haha

[@davidparsons5727]

Love watching and listening to you play golf.

[@MrTheBigNoze]

Always good to eat a piece of humble pie and see some professionals struggle too. Thanks for sharing Rick

[@ShawnyBGolf]

At this distance I’d shoot a 150 and need a nap and lunch break half way haha.

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Ohhh no way a special date with you! How lucky am I!

[@sethbeiden1305]

Rick on a 7900 yard course feels like me on a "Hey let's play the blues today" course :) Thanks for making me feel better about being 200+ on every par 5!

[@andygoodbourn1344]

I just love watching Rick enjoying his golf, regardless of how well, or otherwise, it goes.

[@olaftrader]

Beautiful course adds a lot to the game. Rick I like it when you talk about you decisions for each swing. I like it when you play with other players and your joking around and not taking things too seriously

[@freemana100]

Hey Rick. Could you look to add yardages in the top right in addition to the par? Would increase your audience's ability to relate more with the shots you are taking.

[@Jay-we2ek]

He says how far he's got usually.

[@WINTERACTIVITY]

Thanks, that a great golf course!

[@andrewblanton5397]

This is such a great lesson for me. You play well often on courses that give you a chance to recover. When you get to a difficult course you try and play smart but make some common mistakes. The mental game questions itself and you start sinking instead of staying optimistic and keeping to a plan regardless of final score. I really want to overcome this part of my game and play better on challenging courses. I know the first step is to enjoy the round above struggling to score.

[@gnphillips]

Thank you for your honesty, I love your blogs.

[@SomersGaming]

Great video, as always Rick, this really got me wondering about a video idea - Rick off the golds, a 5-10 handicap subscriber off the blacks, a 10-15 handicap subscriber off the whites and 15-20 handicap subscriber off the yellows to see the difference in ability and mindset it would take around that course. Oh and obviously I'm throwing my hat in the ring for playing off the yellows ;)

[@gabefingerlin9481]

You should check out “Random Golf Clubs” series on this. It’s hosted by Erik from vice and it’s a great series. They just did one at whistling straights

[@SomersGaming]

@@gabefingerlin9481 thanks, I'll check it out.

[@GolfQuestChannel]

@@gabefingerlin9481 Interesting I will look them up. I don't think I've heard of that channel before.

[@LemonJelly360]

I’m still watching the video but I’m intrigued already about how much of your performance is psychological. If you are told a course will be “the hardest” in England, surely you instantly lose x number of shots by telling yourself you are going to struggle. Don’t get me wrong, the course looks brutal..!

[@victorchen8484]

IKR, starting from from the very first hole he does not seem to enjoy the course at all, not in his best moos imo

[@Real28]

I always performed my best when someone told me a course was really hard. Inversely, I show up to a short course with no trouble and I shoot like crap because I just get lazy.

[@Hrisuk]

I dont even play golf but how can a par 4 even be close to 500 yards? That sounds line it should be a par 5 or smth. I feel like the dificulty comes from having to make such long shots you start sacrificing accuracy for distance

[@LemonJelly360]

@@Real28 In fairness, I do agree with that … it does work both ways.

[@seanyager3177]

Agreed. I would have liked to see how he would have done going into it without thinking it was the hardest.....

[@scrobeaa]

Thanks Rick for taking me along.

[@Benleonardo]

Great video Rick! One thing I feel like would be cool is on every iron shot showing where it lands just like with the driver. Makes it easier to follow the game when you can tell where the ball goes!

[@mikeg7818]

These types of courses are great for when you are feeling it and can take on the world. Bethpage Black from the tips is my course for this type of humbling experience

[@EternalE2002]

Love your vids Rick, watch all of them and they help a lot.

[@coegj]

Rick the hardest course I've ever seen ( on TV ) is where here in the States the Korn Ferry Tour plays its tour final, called Victoria National in the state of Indiana. I watch a lot of golf and have never ever seen a course so tough. On every hole there is no bailout left or right off the tee, on every approach to the green there is no bailout short, long, left, right, and on layups to any hole there is not bailout short, long, left or right. The old saying here " if this is the only course I could ever play again, then I'd find something else to do applies " . I watch the Korn Ferry tour final every year looking for bailouts I've missed, there are none, it's one hell of a tough course. Good video as usual.

[@hotstick12]

I play it every year, it's almost 100 yards from green to next tee. When we played in the summer, my step counter on my phone read 10 miles.

[@barking_mad6649]

🧐🧐🧐 🤣

[@Jay-we2ek]

Really? That's like 18,000yds approx. That seems really, really far. Jeez.

[@hotstick12]

@@Jay-we2ek can you tell me what you're talking about?

[@Jay-we2ek]

@@hotstick12 Edited my comment. No idea why it said that. You said it was 10 miles, which is approx 18,000yds. And the holes combined are like 7,900yds. It just seemed really far, and I was surprised. That's all.

[@charliegra]

​@@Jay-we2ek He plays a zig zag path to green. Pitches through the back, then into the left bunker, then the right, back into the left. It adds up.

[@TOPFIVEFIT]

This is what golf is like every time for the rest of us! 😁 Looking forward to Part II.

[@GolfQuestChannel]

Indeed.

[@roberth6070]

Kudos to you Rick, a lot of people on KZbin would not post a video of themselves playing that course under those condition. The course is similar to my home course in one respect, every hole seems to be into the wind! Well done!

[@MrJBraham1]

This course looks BEASTLY!! I love the game of golf

[@jasonschroeder3734]

Love this Rick. Reminds us that you are human after all (even though I would have probably shot 100 on the first 9). Would love to see one where you play your home course off the red tees

[@jackyang3736]

I did shot 66@ front 9 once when playing pro Tee along with Pro friends. It's disaster but I survived.😂😂😂😂 Never do that anymore.

[@GolfQuestChannel]

@@jackyang3736 lol no that is just not fun. Golf is way more fun when you play the distance suited for your game.

[@jackyang3736]

@Golf Quest I am still doing some stupid golf things now. Only bcuz if not, it will be too late. Like picked very old blade iron and stick with it, that force me to learn how to swing properly. it took me 5 years since 2017. but it works. (or I think so). Age 65 now.

[@Jay-we2ek]

This would be me if I played the EASIEST course in England. 🤣 Looked like you finished with loads of grey hairs today, Rick.

[@mloney9772]

Rick this does make me feel better! Thanks for the content as always.

[@bluetoughguy]

Damn Rick, I felt your frustration! That's pretty much how I feel every time I go out. Then you hit that one or two good shots that keeps you coming back again and again!

[@andrewallen8743]

Started that round like a man that spent 2 hours wrapped in a blanket to get there 😁

[@yt551217]

When we're stressed a bit on the course, we start over swinging and then lose accuracy. Think this one has gotten Rick stressed a bit as he isn't his usual self. Love watching the LPGA. The women play within themselves, mostly never over swing and can score around par on courses that are often long (relatively the same as this one for women) require wood and rescue club approaches. Just drive in play, put your approach in good position, have a tidy short game. Rick let this course affect his swing and it cost him his usual good play.

[@GolfQuestChannel]

Very true - well said.

[@markrapley2685]

Great to see you playing on one of my local courses, Rick. I’ve only played Rockliffe off the yellows but it’s brutal if you’re not striking the ball well. I was 5 over handicap (26) and came off buzzing!!! Can’t wait to see you get revenge on the back 9

[@MariusSc]

Thanks for uploading this- makes me feel great 😂

[@danielhylton9397]

I miss the positivity. You started out defeated and let it get into your head. Hope your next round goes better.

[@GolfinKevin]

Agreed! Started watching Bryanbrosgolf and there is such a stark difference in attitude even when playing bad. I get this course is hard and I love Rick but not fun to watch someone whine for 9 holes, already listen to my toddlers whine all day lol

[@nvsmediagroup]

We've all had those days Rick... I will expect you to come roaring back in part 2! 😀👍

[@dylannoronha2784]

Good appreciation for what the pros deal with each week

[@johnschwartz1536]

Rick! I think every golfer is open to a challenge! Going in, you knew what to expect and you had your scoring limitations set. Enjoyed seeing common struggles you were having and that every golfer has during a round. Intimidation is always a heavy factor in any sport and I think this had to do with your play today! Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and look for another challenge.

[@mushman5635]

I love the editing on these videos Rick !

[@tonywoodssnr1400]

played there twice Rick just like yourself, I remember a video with you and Pete. But I certainly did not use the back tees, great to see you up in our area again. Great video as always

[@ZhunterPLUR]

absolutley love how you at an impeccable course is me on an average everyday joe course. I appreciate the great content and relatability. keep it up happy holidays brother

[@randombravo]

Was great to watch how you did well in the ruff, as I do the same, from ruff to wood to ruff, and still see how doing these things make sense and work. Cheers mate 👍

[@richardollman7989]

Rick, thanks for posting. It makes us weekend hackers feel better!

[@garysennett681]

It's important to remember that golf is a game. Rick, I feel your pain. Love your commentary and lessons.

[@FlamingNava]

Aye, reminds me of a fancy course I used to play called Greensboro National Golf Course. I traveled there just to see some of the shocking holes and gorgeous houses along side the course. There was this one a mate told me about, the house was 4 million dollars and completely golf themed with a statue of a golfer hitting a driver. Even better the statue was surrounded by smaller statues of 1 to 1 scaled replicas of golf sets. We guess the sets are what the owner has played the course with. Super cool course though. Id recommend even if it was a plane flight away. A truly shocking and long course at just under 7100 yards, 72 par, 73.8 rating, and a 142 slope rating. 11/10 Id recommend anybody to go there and play 18 any day.

[@mew83]

Just found the bug for golf and your channel, can’t get enough. Just need to save up for some clubs ⛳️. Keep the videos coming 👍

[@pieman6818]

Been waiting to see this video Rick - I was teeing off on the 1st just as you were finishing on the 18th. I played off the yellows, as most sensible people would (still 6,500 yards) and actually had a blob free round scoring 44 points off my club handicap (18.6 which round there gave me 23 shots!!!). I found the back 9 easier than the front, I hope you did as well!

[@ShorteesGolf]

"Ya ya ya yahhh!" Classic!!!

[@erikh5806]

"that's ok......I think, or is it?" 10:10 Thinks that's the line I use the most when I play golf 😂

[@abanzaki6278]

Great video Rick. Love the channel and content you make👍

[@ashtonbean3357]

Let's get rick to 2 mil this week!

[@cssweatman]

"Fairway to hell." Love it. Reminds of a course I used to play when I lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. 8th hole, par 5, fairway c.25 yards wide, 612 total yards, with the back tee box being 100 yards behind the next one. And the trail to the back tee was dodgy (at best). Always the risk of turning an ankle. The only upside: the hole was mostly downhill. But only after you hit a 275+ drive.

[@andrewvogrin1074]

Definitely a hard course. This one was designed very well & you can tell it will push every golfer to use a vast majority of their knowledge to keep the score within par's reach. Very enjoyable to watch!

[@zhuokanli1788]

Love those banging ur head on hardest rock videos, when u come back play normal golf, u have so much appreciation when u play a normal round.

[@waynesansom14]

Can’t wait to see part 2, the course looks incredible but you have to do a break 75 episode from the white tee’s.

[@BB-pg5kl]

I'd like to see you and James come back to this course. Love watching James and you play.

[@mattbakergolf]

I think you've done well, with the wind and the fact it's not summer so not getting the summer run it's playing at least 10% longer than normal. Nice work so far

[@biagiocozza8875]

Great video Rick, that is one hard course mate, especially with that wind. 🌬

[@midgard_golf]

Brother, you're still a heck of a lot better golfer and KZbinr than me, and like most of the rest of us. Still the man in my book.

[@gordonplunkett9282]

Hope you make the 2 mil mate all the best keep up the work we no you love it 😀

[@zomb1370]

I’m new to golf and really love your videos!

[@walterstimson1908]

Real brute of a course, but it demonstrates how much of this game is in the head. Thanks for showing this Rick, warts and all. Can't wait for the back nine.

[@richardkent2200]

I really love the honesty

[@Jim-dl7rv]

When is the second half coming Rick!1 great video good to see you under such a challenge 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@mikedyer1892]

I’ll give it up to you Rick. You keep a good attitude no matter how you’re hitting the golf ball. I’m trying to teach my 19 year old son that every shot will not be perfect but it’s a challenge to get him to listen. So he lets one shot that’s bad turn into mini sometimes.

[@andrewbell9972]

Loved this course 7 years ago and it looks even better now it's matured. Food at the clubhouse and the hotel were amazing too.

[@DylanBida]

Rick -- from Colorado USA really need a timely video on tips for ball striking and chipping on winter/dormant grass as its that time of year now. i shoot consistently in the mid to high 80s all season but when winter golf comes around i suffer from poor connection, fat shots and even shanks from the hard ground grabbing my club. Sure many others could benefit from a video like this as well.

[@base6535]

Rick playing England’s hardest course like i play my local par 3 course. Thanks for showing you’re human

[@Natedoc808]

Rick, I feel your pain. I used to play a course called the Ko’olau Golf club which I believe was ranked as hardest on the tour for a time in the 90s. Not terribly long, but absolutely brutal, cut into terraces in the spines of the Hawaiian mountains with ravines and elevation changes everywhere. You drive the cart across bridges reminiscent of Indiana Jones and have to hit a Roos said ravines onto tiny little greens. Great memories

[@jroschella]

Watching you play the first hole is like watching me play every hole on any golf course.

[@anthonypellegrino9448]

Can't wait to see part 2. I'm calling back nine you cut it down to only 6 over lol. Keep the gems coming. Watching your videos has helped me tremendously in just a few weeks 👍

[@rhysmaybrey7739]

Welcome to the north east. Tough course. Can’t wait to see part 2

[@robocop124]

When's part 2 popping off? Great video Rick!

[@richardwheatley8757]

Golf entertainment from Rick, never shy's away from the challenge. Very cool. I wonder what your buddies would score?

[@mitchconner2021]

Rick is the internets favorite golfer lol thanks for always making fun golf videos!!

[@ericvisser9641]

Love your vids, keep it up

[@AvgJoe455]

Awesome video Rick. It really shows how mental this game is. I can’t wait for the second half to see if you come around.

[@GolfQuestChannel]

Is there any game that has more of a mental side? I mean, I know every sport does to some extent but golf has to be the one it plays the biggest factor right?

[@billywatkins203]

Looking forward to the back 9. Beautiful course

[@Dom_Meribel]

nuts, gotta wait for pt2 - so keen.. haha