Rick Shiels' BRUTAL and HONEST explanation of his TERRIBLE golf scores!

[@RickShielsGolfShow]

0:00 Live podcast is happening! 3:06 Titleist T Series iron reviews coming soon 8:18 Harrington nearly wins Seniors Open 10:35 JCB Championship this week! 14:44 Run 100KM with us 16:30 Will Rick ever do a 10 shot challenge with LPGA Tour Player? 17:49 What is happening to the KZbin Masters? 20:54 Was THIS a Rick Shiels scam? 22:56 Rick Shiels' BRUTAL and HONEST explanation of his TERRIBLE golf scores!

[@simonevansengineeringelite4354]

Ppl outside of golf find time to play golf and practice outside of our normal work week. I think because you work within the golf world, it makes it less appealing to commit to make the range etc? Also… I’ve played golf for 30 years… there’s nothing in my life I have done for that long and still been average 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣. All that said, it’s things like this makes your content relatable! 👍🏻 Keep going Rick.. a once in a lifetime round is coming!

[@Martin-br8kh]

your doing ok mate just have fun love it

[@cheeto-mta]

Rick after watching you for a couple of years. The big switch that I thought was when you did some work from a natural draw to trying to hit the fade more often.

[@isaacduquette9897]

Turn your practice into a new series? You don’t need to film every session but you can film and break down your practice sessions to show us how you practice golf and how we can practice to get better and hone our swings

[@philscott3982]

Everyone goes through highs and lows with their golf game, often you get one part sorted and then something else crops up. As for people commenting on Ricks appearance etc, that is totally out of order in my opinion.

[@adamj764]

Would love to see a “Rick starts from scratch” type of series where you get fitted and swing trained with a whole new bag. New Rick, new bag, new game. Keep at it pal, love the channel, will always be a sub.

[@TickleNation]

This would be amazing.

[@stuboy13]

Fit by Ian Fraser. ... Coached by Jimmy Bullard! 😂

[@JeraldVickery]

Great thought!

[@TaylerJC1996]

Yes! Would love to see this happen

[@Jerry-nq8kl]

Great idea! Would definitely tune in

[@TheWristocrat]

Rick, I don’t know if you’ll read this comment, but thank you for all that you’ve done for the golf community. I have been following you from the pre-beard years and I have enjoyed your best rounds and I’ve weirdly enjoyed your bad ones even more. I can hear the emotions in your speech and it hurts to see the toll that this has taken on you and it’s even worse to see that it’s amplified by the very people you do it for. Never stop being you because that’s what makes your channel what it is. Not the golf, but you. And to the people who take the time to actually type out negative comments on someone who’s made it their job to entertain you at no cost to you, seek help bro.

[@angus68655]

Spot on. Couldn't agree more.

[@tyler8639]

Well Said

[@edwardfielding1455]

Was going to type some words of encouragement to Rick but you’ve said it all. Here here. 👍

[@lf8672]

@@edwardfielding1455 Lazy

[@sinaazimi7328]

Rick’s level of honesty, transparency, and vulnerability is greatly appreciated. Keep your head up Rick. It’s coming 🎉

[@andrewroberts4787]

The thing that makes Rick so relatable is his honesty and the fact that all us golfers can identify with his suffering and our game mirrors his - I was worrying when he had his lessons with Dan Grieve that he would become a short game demon and I’d no longer ‘do a Rick’ when I fluffed it

[@ja-ks8dh]

I am not really bothered what Rick shoots. It's what these videos bring to us with regards great golf courses, factor of the wind and what the greens are like is what's important. Your telling us a story and we love it. The content is superb and this series I think is the heartbeat of your channel. If you shoot 69, or 79 doesn't matter. Your game will improve as will your scores, but your struggles are just as important to us as your best rounds. We can relate. Please keep this series going. It's magnificent.❤

[@KissellMissile]

I'm not quite in that boat. Part of the entertainment for me is watching good golf, and if that isn't there the product suffers. I think Guy especially seems to have a hard time understanding that.

[@BB1987-]

Also, as viewers/fans etc, it can be so easy to forget that Rick is just a human being. He has a family, needs work/life balance, must have stresses that we can all relate to. And we can relate to some of (well for me a lot of) the things he talks about in this video in terms of not feeling great about yourself and not having the correct priorities. I could feel the hurt and pain in the video but that brutal honesty is why Rick is universally loved. We all go through times like this and what makes us as people is how we get through the bad periods. You have the support of everyone mate! Don't be hard on yourself. It will come good with time

[@austinl5548]

This shows how self aware and how much humility Rick has. Kudos for addressing how you haven’t been happy with what you’ve shot and how you feel physically. It takes that type of self awareness to reset, move on and get better. I think I speak for a lot of us when I say I throughly enjoy the content no matter what you shoot. I think some viewers truly forget how difficult this game can be.

[@kianleetch9082]

Very true lots of people could brush it off and make false promises or even worse their content in terms of the courses they play, not rick he keeps delivering what the series is designed to be and takes accountability for his game. Very true

[@kilnerdyne]

After meeting Rick & Guy at The Open this year, they were doing a lot of meet and greet between content, I have a huge amount of respect for them. They are such grounded people. Felt like I had a chat with someone I'd known for a while. Wish them all the best in all their future ventures.

[@christiankell6074]

Guys, I just want to say to you both is this. I have been a fan for just over a year, and your channel has changed my life for the better. I broke my back some years ago, and to be quite honest, I had pretty much given up on life thinking I would never be the same. I was for the most part just sitting around waiting to die just eating my feelings. One day I opened KZbin just looking for something to curb my boredom when I came across a Golf Bidder challenge video. From there I went to the channel and started watching all kind of different videos from reviews to break 75. Those videos sparked something in me that I thought was gone and they helped me begin to make a change in my life to lose weight and get back on the golf course. My life is changing more and more every day because of your channels and others I watch as well, but it started with the Rick shiels golf channel. I feel like you saved my life guys for real. I would like for you to think of the lives your changing and enjoy yourselves playing golf and reviewing equipment. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you, Thank you THANK YOU!!!!! I love all your channels and all the videos.

[@thk8933]

Keep it going, mate. Keep it going.

[@christiankell6074]

@@thk8933 Thank you, will do mate

[@Paul_onions]

💪🏼

[@Alan-75]

I did my back and neck too. I could hardly do a thing and found the simplest things I took for granted so hard to do, like going up and down stairs, sitting at the table or walking 100yrds to the end of the road, but didn't you find getting in and out of bed a real pain in the **** ? plus I was surprised just how quickly I got fat too, so much so one of my nephews got me a bra for Xmas which was pretty funny actually.

[@christiankell6074]

@@Alan-75 I feel for you sir. It has been a long road of recovery. i went from being 182 pounds and an athlete, to being 417 pounds just wanting to die. I have since lost 19 pounds and i am trying to get my life back and i have started swinging the clubs again , just to help get limber. I will succeed though and I may start putting my journey on youtube if I can get the equipment to do so. Maybe I can inspire someone else , just as Rick and Guy have inspired me.

[@JoelSmith-hx8tb]

Tuesday isn’t good without your podcast. Every week it’s what I look forward to, I may only play golf 2 times a month! But it makes me feel like I’m part of a wonderful community!

[@cichlidman09]

We need a weekly hour long live stream of Rick in the hit studio just hitting balls.

[@puttbandit]

Rick, you are clearly a talented professional. We all want to be better golfers, and I'm sure most of your your subscribers want to see your very best golf because it inspires us to be better too. You are better than many of us. But sometimes our day jobs and home lives dominate our time and we fail to dedicate time to continually develop the skills that got us where we are today. Work out the balance. Delegate to make time for development and you will be breaking 75 with ease. Its worth a video series in itself because everyone who wants to be a better golfer struggles to find the time to be as good as we can be. You can do it and show us how. Thanks for the great content. Break 70.

[@MD20-20]

Break 75 is a blast to watch. Even if sometimes it’s the break Rick series. The bucket list courses are proper hard. Not to mention I think Rick plays from the tips. I played a course the other day where I scored lower than my handicap but my handicap went up. It’s all good Rick. We still love you.

[@NicoKristianLund]

Your handicap went up because you lost a better round from you calculated 8 rounds for you handicap. I can provide an example myself. I started the last round of a tournament in 0,8, shot 71(-1), and kept my handicap. The round corresponds to a +1,1 hcp, but my 20th round before that round was a round corresponding to +1, so I essentially just replaced good with good. Had i shot a bad round, I would have went up, since I would have had another round in my last 20 replace it.

[@Daniel189HLL]

I still love watching Rick even though his golf is rough at times Makes him more relatable. Shout out to Pete and Matt too ❤

[@chadode9048]

Break 75 is so fun to watch. Most people found you through online tips and club reviews; so we love and appreciate the golf you allow us in to see. That said, playing better is clearly important to you; and looking forward to seeing you pull through this and posting some great rounds!

[@jgourlay6581]

Really appreciated this video guys. Very open, honest, vulnerable Rick. Hope you are able to make time to work at the game a bit. Not for our sake, because I really enjoy watching you. But for your sake. I want to see your joy and energy come back my man!

[@golfeus]

Vijay Singh did win the Masters in 2000

[@xCyclopsx]

Yes. I was confused when I heard that.

[@LucasTillman89]

Who cares, not everything needs to be corrected and fact checked it’s not that serious

[@iwillavoidyou]

I knew it!

[@back2back379]

People just forget, the guy did win 9 times in a single year.

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

@@LucasTillman89it's just giving the golfer the credit he deserves and earned. Not a big deal to correct Rick.

[@anthonymba6037]

Anyone hating on Rick like “oh his golf game is regressing” or “ he is putting on weight”… they’re just jealous because they think “well I shoot 90, I should be making millions and hanging out with tour pros on the best golf courses in the world”. And they’re just ignoring how much talent and effort it takes to be where Rick is professionally. I say carry on Rick, keep doing you buddy. This channel is what it is because you’re a real guy with a real life and you’re facing the same issues “normal” everyday people face. This is just a chapter of your life, and when you’re consistently shooting in the 70s again, and you’re fitter than you’ve ever been, the trolls will find something new to pick at. So just carry on my man.

[@mgmtdustin]

no one shooting in the 90s thinks they deserve to be around tour pros making millions playing the best courses in the world. where on earth did you pull that from? some people just want to see rick play better, because he could easily be shooting low 70s almost every round. if he put a few hours a week on grinding his game itd be easy for him, but he refuses to and continues to play terrible golf. he should want to play better, hes the biggest channel in the world. theres no excuse, he could make it a series for his channel. he just needs to start playing better, period.

[@MickeyT34]

“He needs to be playing better” Will it make you sleep better at night? What narcissistic rubbish 😂 It’s a KZbin channel that provides a bit of entertainment now and again. If it bothers you that much, don’t watch it.

[@robertmeusel2356]

@@MickeyT34what an unreflected fanboy comment. Grow up.

[@MickeyT34]

@@robertmeusel2356 the lack of coherence in your response tells me all I need to know.

[@MikesTubeEhh]

Honestly, the majority of us would continue watching if you started shooting 90. Why…because you’re human and relatable. You come off as a really good person and your videos are an experience that makes your viewers happy. Your game will come back, keep doing what you’re doing…we love it!

[@johnmulichak5878]

Rick, I really appreciate you putting yourself out there. Not only in this podcast, but week after week in all your videos. It's inspirational to see that we can all do what we love, whether there are ups or downs. Can't wait for the Bob Does Sports collab btw.

[@MajorMinorGolf]

I don't know if this makes you feel worse, but I really would like to share, I started playing golf July 19th, 2022 and last Saturday I shot an 88 at Hermitage Golf course, on their course called Presidents Reserve, from the pro tees. I have truly fallen in love and play five days a week at my USGA range. Each Tuesday I look forward to listening to this podcast while getting better. Thanks so much for everything that you do and your scores simply don't matter to me.

[@Haz951]

Theres a reason you have the most subscribers Rick. I actually get a little bored watching Micah and Grant etc because they are so good and i can’t relate 😂

[@bigjohny8446]

They don't have the charisma of rick

[@Zoso37123]

Completely agree

[@davidnelson413]

Rick, it doesn’t matter to me at all how good or bad your golf game happens to be at the moment. You are, and always will be, one of the best, most entertaining golfers on KZbin in my eyes. All of your videos provide absolutely top notch content. You have a fan forever in me! Please keep feeding my love of the game with all your great content!

[@tomball259]

Awesome episode! All ambitious, successful people face these phases. Growth is inspired by tough times, without struggle we would never seek to become greater than we are. The best highs are yet to come. ⛳️

[@christophergreendyk5620]

I started watching your videos on KZbin when I got into golf last November (been hooked since then). Through time, I have been through many other channels and always come back to your Break 75 (Rich and Guy are the best). I don't see the "bad" golf as "bad" golf. You are filming honest golf between your busy lives and it is better than 99.9% of anyone who has something to say about it.

[@jamesovenden3833]

I'd love to see a series where you get a number of lessons with a top coach and tracks your progression.

[@robindavey5728]

I was going to post this. Totally agree, would be really interesting to see.

[@bobbeckes6381]

Long, but highly pertinent to this show's subject. I started working with my grandson 6 years ago to teach him golf basics. Much to my delight, he not only showed enjoyment, but some real talent. He has now surpassed my teaching ability, so I've hired a professional coach for him and he's playing the Jr PGA tournaments in Colorado this year for the first time. He's just 15 and shooting mid to high 70's on his good days, and still works very hard to keep improving. It's a true blessing to see his development. Do I sound like a proud grandpa? So here's where you fit in. He has a professional coach to deal with mechanics and fine-tuning his swing. But I've had him watching your videos for years. Why? Because the one thing I keep telling him is to simply enjoy the sport, the environment, his playing partners. And appreciate being outdoors in a beautiful setting away from other pressures of life. I continually point out that even when you suffer through a bad round of Break 75, it is so abundantly clear that you still enjoy the game, the challenge, your playing partners. And similarly, the joy you openly show when you play really well is terrific to see. And you take joy in your partners hitting great shots as well. So far beyond the issues of teaching golf mechanics, you are a tremendous role model, whether you are in the groove, or down in the dumps about your golf. Most importantly, stay who you are regardless of scores. I've told my grandson many times -- be the guy other people want to play with because they enjoy your company on the course; be Rick Shiels. And BTW, he and I have watched your long video with Ian Poulter twice now. Exactly as I described above, Ian showed he shares your joy for the game and everything about it. He very poignantly showed that a focused professional can still be playful and a gentleman, yet turn on the competitive juices when needed, yet still be a fun playing partner. That was a tremendously inspirational video. Keep 'em coming!! Bob Beckes Lone Tree, Colorado USA and a big fan!

[@DavidBrown-jt7yi]

I can fix Rick today... Stop trying to draw, fade, hook, or slice every damn shot... Hit the damn ball straight and hit fairways and greens.. You might be able to turn break 75 into break 70.

[@Chris54321]

Or warm up at the range, see what his tendency is that particular day, and play that shot shape predominantly. You are right. To say this shot I will hit a medium height draw, and the next a high fade. You have to be at a higher level to go for that kind of precision.

[@Sea0tter]

And stop trying to "muscle a 9 iron" from 200 yards.

[@Chris54321]

@@Sea0tter I always take way too much club then barely swing and leave it pitifully short. And I have never caught a flyer in my life. Lol.

[@nicomauri8222]

I swear every time he says he just is gonna hit it straight he most of the times hits it straight. But almost every time he says he will hit it a certain shape it fails miserably.

[@jordanhafichuk7673]

As a PGA of Canada professional that's somewhat leaving the industry, I feel stuff like this immensely. We are put under unrealistic expectations of playing well 100% of the time, incredible criticisms when we don't play well, and the mental side of the mental game plays torments us. On top of that add in balancing a job, family (father of 2 young girls), other commitments (town council, committees, etc.), and teach golf lessons, there literally isn't time to practice or exercise unless we don't sleep or don't work. I feel for ya Rick, keep doing what you're doing as it's incredible what you've built and grown. The good golf will come and you're putting work into it.

[@LilyOloumi-Yazdi]

A very honest conversation about your golf Rick. This us why all your subscribers love you

[@joshuasmallwood8926]

FOR BOTH RICK AND GUY Guy: We’ve gotten to see your golf game grow, and we can all tell it’s grown from your friendship with Rick, and that you’ve taken him serious on and off camera as a friend, and professionally. And your swing has developed so properly. The world has loved every second of it. Rick: You have shown us all that you are a very top level class golfer, and even then get the tips like the rest of us scrubs lol. You show and exhibit the very essence of golf that everyone at every level goes through. Start off +5 thru 4, then a mean 4 or 5 par streak followed by a birdie here and there etc… As well as becoming more than just a KZbin personality. You actually influence the golf WORLD. We love seeing you struggle, don’t get me wrong, and then we get to see you shine. It shows us no matter the knowledge, we all endure obstacles that give us the chance for perseverance. I’m rooting for a Break70 series in the future. Whether it’s in 2023 or 2026, I’ll still be watching daily here in the United States. You’ve helped my game a ton. Unfortunately my putting game has fallen to (IMO) the worst in the world. No fooling, I got no pace control at all anymore and the stroke is horrifying lol. But I get GIR routinely. Even if I’m just playing once in a blue moon. Thank you for the level of dedication you’ve given the golfing community around the world. Hope to see you shoot a bogey free round real soon, as well as get your on camera hole in one. It’s coming. Also, you should do a series with Fat Perez at Pebble Beach for the week. With Guy and Bobby on the bags and let Joey D commentate. That would be epic. Keep it going, and always just send it ⛳️

[@AaronCollins-fd8co]

Didn't like Guy and Rick saying the score didn't matter, the views will always come. Seems like Break 75 is now just Click-Bait. Rick's videos are an industry leader, but if he keeps shooting 84 and playing like a 12 handicap, the views will drop. Just be careful

[@mikeparsons1746]

Hey Rick. Appreciate the humility. Don't sacrifice family time for more practice, building your brand, etc. That's not a transaction you'll look back on in 30 years and say "I'm glad I spent less time with my family so I could shave 2 strokes off my game." If the series needs to become Break 80, we'll still watch and enjoy it. I feel like I know you a little bit, and I'm sure many others do as well. Watching one of your videos is like spending an hour with a friend. Cheers from the USA.

[@jonathanberry9543]

The Good Good video with Rick was mental. He played like a 28 handicap

[@calumdj]

and he calls himself a pro 😂

[@mattshaw4182]

@@calumdjclearly haven’t watched this video then lol…

[@alanbruce5074]

40:53 Rick and Guy. I have played golf on and off for the last 30 years. I’m still a high handicapper currently 20.2. I discovered your content during the first lockdown and it made me return to the game after about an 8 year break. I would like to say that the reason I prefer your content to others on KZbin is because it’s relatable. I have played well at times, I’ve played horrendously. My physical appearance has changed for the better and the worse. I have had work and family commitments over the years which has caused my game to slip. Watching you guys and your guests week in week out and listening to the podcast inspires me to get back out on the course. Most people would love to have half the talent you and guy have. Keep up the great work and can’t wait to see the new channel grow.

[@WilsoTron]

I love Rick and the break 75 series but it is frustrating watching him snap hook every drive and approach. I just want to see him play well or at least play happy. Maybe a new set of fitted clubs will bring back some of the magic. Bluey needs to go in the bin. Personally I’d like to see him upgrade his set every year and make some videos explaining the reasons for his choices, and maybe even bring us along to the fittings.

[@kevinmontgomery1054]

I love your work. I've learned so much. My game has improved so much. One of your main points in doing equipment reviews is that you give "real, honest, unbiased feedback." In something like Break 75 we also get "real, honest, unbiased golf." You could edit out bad shots and play another ball and we'd never know. But you don't. As you say "Golf is hard." The wind, rain and cold make it even harder. You play courses you've never seen before. That's hard. You spend time "working" (running a business) instead of practicing golf. We deal with the balance of work, family, budget and golf too. We get bad lies. We understand hard greens on which the ball won't stop and bunkers that take multiple strokes to get out of. We've all groaned while watching the ball slice out of bounds. We know the frustration of planning a chip so carefully and then fatting it half the distance or blading it twice the distance. We've all had putts stop 5 feet short, run 5 feet past, stop 1/2" short of the middle of the hole or lip around but not fall. We neither hope for your failure nor cheer when it happens. We feel it because we know it. And we still play on. Keep going, Rick. Strong finish! There's a birdie on #17 still out there.

[@Brewtal2009]

Sounds like you're suffering from burnout and now bordering on depression. The way you speak so honestly is refreshing and relatable. Love all the content Rick and hope you get back on track and feel better about yourself asap.

[@justbreakingballs]

Depression? Wtf you talking about he doesn't sound in the slightest depressed.

[@breezy3019]

Rick I can confidently say 99.9% of your viewers are not bothered by the standard of golf. They are watching because of the high quality entertainment you provide. As you say thats what a lot of your focus is, producing a great product for viewers and the numbers speak for themselves... you are smashing it. Your family and wellbeing is much more important than breaking 75!

[@calumdj]

you literally have a massive golf sim studio to practice on

[@williammitchell459]

Rick, after taking golf seriously for the last 18 months, at my age, 64yrs. To watch you, a very good golfer, having a poor game at a hard course is inspiring, please remember you are helping people like me improve their game. Don’t be over critical of your game. Bill

[@danbouchard6780]

Rick. I have been playing golf since I was 14 years old. I am now 66. In these days, I could never break 80, never mind 75. I realize that you feel you are struggling and by your standards maybe you are, but what you need to realize is that most of us struggle a lot worse than you. And to top it off, you are hitting from the back tees. You know, you could edit your videos and show only your good shots. But let's be honest, the average golfer that is watching your videos, hits a lot more bad shots than you. And for me, watching you hit a bad shot and then be able to recover is very enjoyable and encouraging. I would rather watch someone like you, than say a scratch golfer every week. With you, I can relate. Thanks for your honesty.

[@pss1311]

Rick & Guy are one of the most relatable golf content creators to most "amateur" golfers. Every golfer goes through a phase of not playing your best. The key for Rick and everyone is to remember that golf has no master and the best golf you play is the fun golf. Don't be too hard on yourself Rick. Golf is a game of one shot at a time

[@pp6161]

Absolutely love your honesty boys and your rapport with each other. Love the podcast 👍

[@nickkybert4005]

Rick, what you need to realise is your amazing !!!! Not for the scores that you shoot, but for the way you have made golf so accessible and shown just how hard it is. I gave up golf 10 years ago as I always compared myself to golf on TV, having been introduced to your videos and podcast it has reintroduced the game to me and many of my friends. Currently back on the course and loving the game because of you. Keep up the good work, one little suggestion. Could you state the yardages achieved after every shot, so we can track you around the course.

[@vongills]

Honestly, this convo was great and this might be the most enjoyable episode ive seen from you two yet

[@MrSlash00r]

The best part of the channel is that you just don't know what you're going to get and that's okay. Its tongue-in-cheek, the golf is sometimes amazing and sometimes its less-so. Don't change, Rick and Guy.

[@edclark7755]

No consolation I'm sure, but as someone who struggles with his temper when a round starts to fall apart because of a series of bad/terrible shots, I've been really impressed and helped by watching you deal with your own version of this. It's not comfortable for you obviously but you deal with it with maturity and humour. Some day I may be able to do the same. Thanks for that!

[@davidsimpson4145]

It’s such a tough game! I play off 4 and a couple of years ago had a really bad spell, it was heartbreaking, similar situation with busy job and young family. Golf means so much to me, I had to find the time to practice with a coach, was worth the grind, in a much better place now. The great thing Rick is you know it’s in there and often it’s small things, won’t be anything major. When you make a few tweaks and hit the middle, confidence grows and you will be smashing it! Agree with other comments saying it would be ace to see videos of the lessons and how you approach improvement. A ‘’Back to 75’’ series would be cool. Adore the videos, it’s more your personality and chemistry with Guy I tune in for. We all struggle and it makes it more human. Thanks for all the effort you put in to creating great content, love it! You’ve also inspired me to go and get on my peloton this AM! Kindest regards, David #GolfIsHard

[@wheelb4973]

Rick love your channel and use to play some pretty good golf years ago . Have played in a US Amatuer and U S Publinks as well as played for Wake Forest in the 80s . The only thing wrong with your game can be solved through a slower tempo . Work on a slower tempo and your game will slowly come back. You don't need any swing change but just slow things down and quiet your foot work . Good luck

[@shauntaylor277]

As a long time fan I just wanted to say thank you. Whether it's the podcast or break 75, reviews, or the great collaborations you do this is some of the best content on any medium. You and Guy make golf fun and you bring so much insight that it really makes it such an awesome viewing experience. Keep up the great work.

[@travispape9994]

Rick, no matter what you’re shooting, your videos and attitude is always something I really enjoy watching. My game feels mixed at the moment as well and it really is nice hearing your thoughts on how you’ve been feeling about your game. I wish you all the luck and determination in changing your game to how you want it to be. Your partnership with Guy and the friendship you two share is so important. Keep you the positive attitude and just remember how beautiful the game of golf and life can be. Cheers!

[@iainletch1048]

Rick, you and the team have done so much for so many people. You are the reason I have got back into golf and reintroduced our cricket club golf day too. Golf is all about the enjoyment and social aspect with people you get on with. In so many episodes I have watched you and Guy (along with guests) appear to have such great fun and chemistry and genuinely enjoy what you are doing. So many of us will not be going anywhere and want to see you enjoying your golf again. On another note, it would be great to see you guys play some more courses across the country, maybe the best course in each County (similar to Golfin Old Glory with BustaJack Golf in the USA)

[@tevinrivera4023]

I respect Rick wanting to keep up a certain level of golf because I know for me, I have the golf bug bad and am constantly trying to improve; I think that is one of most relatable things in golf - trying to improve. So Guy, I know you guys are running a business and, its ultimately about entertainment and views, but it becomes hard to watch someone on KZbin that doesn't at least to appear to have the bug anymore. Thanks both of you for the honest and deep conversations on this episode. Really appreciate it. Good show

[@jameslambert1157]

The first step to fixing a problem is admitting there is one, hats off to you Rick for been so open look forward to seeing how fix your golf, for the record I love all your videos and especially brake 75 keep up the good work 👊🏼🙌🏼

[@ratboy51123]

I’m going through a tough patch at the moment but two months ago I was in the top six of every competition in my club competitions! My handicap has barely changed but I can’t get a good strike! It would be good to see you put a handicap change onto the show!! Everyone goes up and down! Remember best 8 from 20 you easily hit enough good rounds to hold your handicap! Start tracking it! It will raise your confidence!

[@LewO8]

Rick you provide the BEST golf content on KZbin, manage a busy business and constant pump out new content. Im surprised you're not off +15. You should be enjoying yourself out there! Stop worrying, the content is class and you'll eventually get back to where you were.

[@Lukey1986b]

This podcast hit a little hard and is scarily relatable. I love golf but being a similar aged Dad and work/life situation I too have found my golf game has struggled of late - all after a glimmer of hope when i switched focus from running more to golf practice since completing the London Marathon this year. It all comes back to wanting to play your favourite hobby as well as you can - yes it’s fun just playing with mates all the time, but show me one person who likes to fail regularly against your own expectations. I have no answers - we all walk different paths and discover a balance that works for each of us - but I felt like you were almost talking for me today, Rick. I’m sure you will find a solution - you almost always do with the success your life has brought you through your hard work. I just wanted to say thanks for being so honest with your struggles.

[@danieljanes9368]

Great episode guys! Actually got a bit emotional watching Rick open up about his golf and life. Seems you can see in his eyes he seems a bit down. Which I can definitely relate to at the moment, currently have 2 hernias that will need surgery and as a result not playing much golf and definitely not breaking 75! Keep up the good work. As guy said most of us normal folk don't comment but still love the content! P.S I would love to be in a break 75 vid if you need someone to fill the break 90 bracket! The haters are just jealous.

[@Bearded1DurGolf]

I love the honesty. It’s always shocking how many “avid” golfers have no idea the difference between a PGA Pro and a PGA Tour Pro. That and all the Handicap mysteries. I’m a 6.8 handicap and when I say that then shoot an 85+ there’s a palpable “doubt” of that. Forget things like course ratings and slope, if you don’t shoot your Handicap most golfers have questions.

[@nokian-vy4tg]

Thanks for the podcast Rick & Guy! Rick, I've noticed that you like shaping the ball, give up on that, go to one stock shot, either cut or draw, whichever you prefer, and just start improving your contact with that one shot type/shape for now. I know some holes might not suit one or another but it's a way of regaining consistency. My 2 cents. . .

[@dannymoss7939]

Always loving the content Rick, get the issues with time to practice vs business vs life. Now you have the studio you really should combine practice and business and take us on a journey of improvement. Get the coach, do the coaching sessions, share the shot data as you go through the process. The viewers will lap it up!

[@johnholloway6509]

Rick, thanks for being open about your struggles with your game right now. I don't want to be one of those commenters who make you feel bad with a backhanded compliment, but let say it's important for guys like me to know that even low handicappers go through this. Quick story: As a young man I played regularly and got obsessed with golf. I got to the point I could shoot in the 80s regularly then could find no improvement to lower my scores. I hit a wall and when I tried to make changes I just got worse. In short, I gave up. Did not pick up a club for 20 years until last Christmas when I bought a set of clubs for me and for my wife so we could spend time together. I am far from being even as good as I was back then, but it's coming back and I'm getting obsessed again, though I am determined in a more positive way than last time. I will plateau again, and I'm going to remember this video and draw inspiration from it so I don't make the mistake of quitting again.

[@marcevans1284]

You're right Rick, eating well and exercising is the foundation to having the energy to do everything else in life. I love your honesty, every golfer relates to when you're playing badly that it feels like you'll play badly forever and when playing well, you think it will continue forever too, but the form wheel keeps on turning 😂.

[@rowdyroddy519]

Hi Rick.. I give you the business once in awhile because I am a fellow golf professional, and it's done in a "tough love" fashion. You know what you have to do to improve. You just aren't doing those things. You want to improve, but you haven't committed to doing the work needed. You will have to make sacrifices, if you really want it. Commit to it, sort out a schedule for it, and then do it. Then you have to maintain things when they are better. Which is also a near daily routine you have to continue, or you slip backwards again. That's just how it is. But you already know this. ;) You just need some tough love, reminding you to get on with it. No excuses. Cheers.

[@boreilly82]

Best video ever. I love the authenticity and vulnerability. Brilliant content lads. Cheers.

[@Aubnormal]

Rick, I truly appreciate the way you lay it all out for everyone to see. Golf is hard and if all we watched were the tour pros, it could get even more discouraging. Not only are the videos you produce humorous and entertaining, they show that no one is going to get it right 100% of the time. You mentioned that content is your main objective. You continue to check that box on a regular basis. With that in mind, would you consider filming a getting back to breaking 75 series on the HITT channel? With camera phones and affordable launch monitors available, many players have tools for improvement in their golf bag. For me, it would be very helpful to watch someone like you go into the HITT studio and record your swing (top down head on and down the line) and then break down your assessment based on what you see. Detailing what you like and what needs improvement and the work you need to correct it. With launch monitor data, you could also provide ball park numbers that we can use to help our own swing. When you speak, it's clear in your voice how all of this is a serious matter for you. Life, family, work, play etc. it's something we all deal with to some degree or another and just another reason you're such an icon. Good luck with the juggling act and I cant wait to see where you take us all in the future!

[@farmwrcymraeg]

Love the honesty Rick. I was in the same position last year (without having 500k+ people watching every week)and really not enjoying golf. Had a lesson and practiced 60-100 balls any weather everyday in the garden/course looked like complete nutter to my neighbours. Its taken until now for it to really show dropped from 10 to 5 but best thing is im loving golf again. Stick at it you’ll come good

[@discr1709]

Golf is hard, Rick, and I think having a balance in your life, and enjoying all you've built, is not bad place to be. If the golf suffers a bit, I think it just makes you more relatable to the rest of us. Of course, there will always be critics, but you can choose to ignore them. You're the leading KZbin golf channel, a philanthropist, a father, a husband, a mentor, and a great guy by all accounts. I'd say embrace all of it and don't be too hard on yourself as a golfer.

[@simonhetherington9239]

This is why so many people love watching Rick and Guy though, it is so relatable. I personally don’t come to watch Rick shoot 72 each week, I come to watch some entertaining golf and the banter he and Guy have when they are out there enjoying themselves. Of course it’s easier to enjoy it when playing well, so if Rick feels the need and has the time to dedicate to improving, then I hope he goes for it. I would actually enjoy seeing that journey filmed, even if it meant Break 75 was every other week and some practice was in between. I’d also argue he’d be better off going to Break 70 than Break 80, as he joked - if he is just off on a lower target, it’s still good golf. Anyway, pick your head up Rick, awesome content as always!

[@mikewirth8117]

Love the content and watching your break 75 always makes me want to go hit the range. Your tatorial videos have hemled me a ton and wanted to thank you for them.

[@joelstorey375]

Love the transparency Rick! I find it interesting how people just expect you to play perfectly every round, however if they looked at their own games, they might remember all the bad periods they’ve had in the golf games! Your only human mate

[@tylerpalmer8973]

We definitely don't watch for the amazing golf! Don't pressure yourself too much! That's only a very small part of the entertainment factor. And, yeah, we definitely root for you when you are starting to play really well, but it's not why we watch! You got me back into golf and I very much appreciated that. You're also still a better golfer than probably 95% of your viewers, haha.

[@gallzyrm]

Another fab podcast!! Your golf is only part of why we watch and you are going through what we all go through, some days we’re good some not so good and some days are just flipping rank rotten!! Looking forward to the new Titleist T100 series review as thinking about moving away from my Taylormade P770’s to these this year 👍

[@Liquidaloha]

You pretty much got me into golf. People around me have always golfed and I’ve gone to the range before your videos. But THIS KZbin channel showed me how enjoyable Golf can be. Now I understand the game, I’ll watch a PGA tournament and actually follow along, I’ll enjoy my practice at a range (sometimes with your videos playing in my earbuds), I’ll come to your channel for helpful tips and gear reviews, and I have a great time with other Golfers. It’s literally opened up a whole new world. Now with all that being said I’m still terrible.

[@fishnaldo]

I absolutely love the honesty in this video. I completely understand what you mean about some comments being like they're from a family member, they sounds exactly like every Irish mother. It's great that you lads are calling out the comments from "gimps" that are just completely unnecessary and ridiculous. I've followed you for about 5 or 6 years and attribute almost everything good in my golf game to your tips and tutorials. I'm looking forward to you getting back to where you want to be with your game as there's nothing more satisfying than a really great, enjoyable round of golf. You deserve it! You have done so much for the golfing community, along with the team (Guy in particular). Keep doing what you're doing and hopefully all will come good for you again very soon. P.S. When are you coming to Ireland? I'll be at the range for a TopTracer Range Night.

[@sappertappergolf]

KIND WORDS: First off, I loved the podcast and all the latest content you have smashed out this year. Rick, we all know you have grinded some serious hours throughout your golf career and also took golf to a new level on KZbin, me as a viewer, and i speak probably for most of the Rickshiels community you are a true ambassador for the golfing world. Remember you don't become friends with the likes of Ian Poulter and many more golf professionals just by hitting golf balls. In my eyes, you have become a golf package, We have all become to respect and love for who you are as a person who loves to entertain your community, and you do it BLOODY well. Whilst watching the last podcast you mentioned, you don't want to become a golfer who was once good and now can't break 75. Well, on that note, we don't want you to break 75 every week because in my eyes, that would seriously become boring, and there would be no more excited anticipation from us, the viewer . As a viewer, when i see the thumb nail on a new break 75 video, i get excited before i click on it and ponder if you are going to do it. Of course, we all hope you do it, but if you don't, it isn't a big deal. It kind of makes the next episode more exciting, a bit like a lotto roll-over. I totally agree that keeping fit does help in other areas of our lives and also balancing our workload with our private lives. Anyway, i will cut to the chase Keep doing what you are doing and who you are. Numbers don't lie. Never forget that . Over 2 million fans you are doing something right. All the best Mark . 😊👍

[@alandixon1987]

Rick - it's not your golf that brings me to this channel, although you're brilliant - but how accessible, honest and vulnerable you are - in short, your personality. I regularly shoot over 100 and have been playing for a year. I've used plenty of tips which I have used, and will continue to do so! I met you at the Trafford driving range evening, and you were the same in person as on here. Keep up the great work with the channel! 🙂

[@jimc6887]

Rick, I’m a long time viewer. You are the man. But, I must point out that you are human. You are living through what all of us do…. This is a life lesson (gained weight, golf game roller coaster, balancing (family, work, golf)… we all go through it and you are truly blessed to be having the “issues” you have. Give yourself a break… you have millions of supporters… life is a journey, enjoy - smell the roses….

[@ph5541]

You hit the nail on the head. If you want to see how the top players in the world play golf, watch the PGA. For me, I just got started playing golf this spring and its been EXTREMELY helpful to see how non-tour players actually play the game. One of my favorite golf channels right now (other than yours of course, lol) is watching Trent on Foreplay golf work to finally break 90. That's something I can completely relate to. Seeing how mid/high handicappers and very good amateur level golfers play along with their struggles, their strengths has really helped my game grow tremendously in a fairly short timeframe. Thank you for all your insight and shame on those who seem to get a kick out of being wantonly nasty in your comments.

[@perryschlierike4367]

Hi Rick I’m watching your pc 196 and you are talking about your bad golf, physical state etc, maté seriously just keep doing what your do, we all have bad days, your are admired by thousands, your are entertaining, generous, gracious and human! Love what you do. Take care Perry

[@ianstowell230]

Cant help but wonder if Peter Finch helping fix your game couldnt be the best of both worlds. You can get some kick ass content out of it, but equally everyone loves you two collabing, and he has been playing pretty well recently. Just a random though I figured id write down. Love the honesty, thanks for helping myself and my significant other back into the game. Love the pod, excited to see the progress in the future.

[@mapezagenesis]

Rick, you are going through life, which we all do, and this is why I love this channel... these are the realities of life and they resonate with a lot of us weekend golfers... I enjoy the channel even more, its closer to real life...

[@markj440]

Rick, fans of you and the channel dont care about how good or bad you are! We watch you for YOU (and Guy)! We understand the efforts you guys are going to to make the channel grow and thats why we keep coming back for more. You dont need to justify 'why my golf is bad', we get it and in reality your golf is great to watch!

[@AussieDadGolf]

Oh Rick. I have noticed that your golf has dropped off a little. I am an Aussie dad and have played off 4 for about 27 years. You are now experiencing the pain of what every Dad goes through, not having time, putting on a bit of weight and trying to have balance in your life while still playing good golf. You will get there buddy, you are an inspiration. I am starting a golf KZbin channel and I hope I can create fantastic content like yourself.

[@j.brandonwhittington4712]

Rick, keep your head up. Love your content and what you do. It’s really helped my game and you bring fun into a hard game. Would love to see content on what you do to get back to where you wanna be on the course. It would be super relatable as we all go through our struggles on the course.

[@Digsap84]

Give us a VLOG of "Road to break75" show us your gym routines your practices, it will help you motivate yourself to do it and it will help us see what work needs to go into bettining yourself (ourselves) at golf. The highs the lows. I have recently started taking golf more seriously and practice a fair amount, but can see as the years go by it would be harder to stay motivated to hit balls at the range, around the putting green, out of bunkers etc... Also the practice facilities are not great at most UK courses so would be a good way to see what we can do to improve.

[@jessepolowin2339]

I would be frustrated too, but frankly your videos are just as entertaining for me even if you're struggling a little bit. Still a fantastic player, we all know it. The Rickie Fowler and Ian Poulter videos were just incredible, an absolute treat to watch. You don't deserve the negative comments Rick, the content you provided is unmatched on this platform

[@richardknock1817]

I cant understand why people would give any negativity, id just like to say thank you. A very open and honest podcast. As a 45 Yr old who is poor at golf and I have got a few to many pounds on my waist. Channel this and make a fitness journey, work with a trainer and use this as content. Get back to having fun on the course. Break a smile rather than 70. Be you as you come across as a honestly nice guy. Don't be too harsh on yourself.

[@joshuaclarke623]

I actually kinda like seeing you struggle. Makes you more human for me and helps me see how to manage a poor game. Obviously I'm not a great golfer (mid-high) and so seeing how you try to salvage a bad game is almost more helpful to me than seeing you hit perfect shots all day

[@MrBrixt2]

Rick, Your content right now may be making your game worse, but I can honestly say you have improved my game, not just by going back through all of your older lessons, but more importantly I feel that my mental game has improved so much. Watching you handle yourself on the course, dealing with any poor shots in the manner you do, and celebrating the good shots. Those are the things I take to the first tee every time I play. You are a legend.

[@robertbroomhead8141]

I really understand what you’re going through, I was a single figure golfer and now I have 17 shots. I have no idea what I am doing when I stand over a golf ball anymore

[@daveythwaites4667]

Such an amazing and honest podcast. If your feeling lethargic and with a loss of appetite with regarding to yourself Rick,have a TRT test. It has charged my life and golf game, more energy and focus. As a genuine follower I look for to your content every week. ⛳️

[@kevinday1115]

Most entertaining and fun golf content by a country mile. Rick and Guy are legends 👍🏻

[@bradstlouis2254]

Rick, there's so many comments here about how entertaining watching your series' are. Break 75 and 10 shot leads, etc... I'd love to see a series where James tries to coach and get you to break 75. All the stuff with James is fantastic. I want to see the process, what separates a good coach from a bad one and some playing lessons.

[@steveboyle6891]

I don't know about everyone else, but I enjoy watching the videos no matter how well you play. Obviously we'd like to see better play, but that doesn't always happen. Plus you play alot of courses that are unfamiliar to you in varying conditions. I'm sure being on camera doesn't help either. Keep up the great videos, this is my favorite golf channel! 👍👍

[@JoelSmith-hx8tb]

Rick! I don’t usually make 2 comments, but I felt you may have needed a bit of encouragement. I haven’t played golf that often, and being a 12 day old father that may not improve dramatically for a bit. But I have a bee under my bonnet that if I’m going to be a father that tells his children “you can be whatever you want, do what you want to do” I have to live my life the same. I have a goal to start competing locally by this time next year, because I can’t see myself not competing in a sport I’m so involved in. If you have something under that bonnet that will get you as fired up, use that. Then make a plan to go do it. Love your content, keep up the great work. Look forward to next week!

[@PawPawGreg]

Rick, brother, the fact that the bad golf creeps in is why we all love you. You are a very relatable guy because of your personality and the fact that you do not have a perfect game. None of use truly care if you break 75 or 80 or even 100. As long as you are sincere with your play and reactions, then we are happy folks.

[@robcornish8840]

Thank you for opening up and talking about it. As much as I enjoy your content I enjoy it more so when you’re playing well. Personally, I like the discussion and watching you play for little tips here and there to improve my own golf game. You clearly love golf and in my opinion you definitely need to allocate more time to improving. I watch a few KZbin golfers and I can say with confidence that nearly every single golfer has lessons from top golf coaches but do not apply it to their long term game. I am sure you know, and you are a much better golfer than I am but to me your takeaway or move away is wide open to inconsistencies. I hope you get back to the level you want to perform at and manage to manage your life as you see best.