Does Golf need to change?

[@joshholmes]

I started golfing on my 30th birthday. A friend of mine took me out to play nine as my 30th birthday present. I shot a horrible eight holes and was wondering why any fool would ever play this game. The ninth hole was a 525 yd par 5. I hit a three iron off the tee and it went about 180 yd on the fairway. I went down and hit the same three iron for again about 180 yards. That was awesome. Then I hit a wedge and I was on the green in regulation. Nine putts later I was in but I was hooked. The next day I went out and bought my first set of clubs. That was 19 years ago. I'm still digging in ditches for dirty golf balls and enjoying life that way.

[@PetSKi67]

How awesome was that! It is just weird, how enchanting a ”golf shot” is.

[@mattcross6902]

I hit balls at the range a lot and am fairly good at striking it, but I rarely get the time to play. I played 18 on my own today and it quickly became apparent the ‘influence’ that KZbin content has had on me. As well as holding my interest in the sport I love I have also learned a lot through the commentary around how different on course shots are managed. Today I found myself ‘presenting’ with comments like ‘ball is slightly below my feet, hitting to an uphill green, into wind, I’m aiming more left and taking an extra club’. You tube golf has bought an element of course management to the people that was never there before, I now think in the same way I see you guys think rather than just hope I could hit the shot I saw a tour player hit. I have never had this element to my golf before but it is invaluable in me playing better golf (not making better swings or hitting nice shots at the range, but I’m playing better golf on the course). So thank you to all you content creators! I’m sure others feel the same too.

[@youngma5296]

so true...same here...🏌️‍♂️

[@Morrorr]

Thanks all of you for the first few minutes. I just started last year in my thirties and played a lot and tried really hard to get better (and also kind of did) but as you said platoing now a bit as I am struggling to get the repeatability. I was coming back today from an my precious weekend round especially frustrated ready to quit and really needed the reminder that it is just hard and the guys you see hitting it so we’ll have done that since they are 7 or 11. But also from Mia to hear that it is ok to be frustrated haha thanks 🙏

[@PetSKi67]

The attire is changing rapidly now, but when I was at the eve of my golfing about 30 years ago and played ice hockey, tennis, and squas, badmington, anything. My friend did not consider golf being sports at all because the outfit. It was parallel to his #1 outfit to go out on saturday night.

[@jaretzaslow1449]

I’m in Canada and ran the Manitoba marathon and did exactly what Rick did. No prep. I couldn’t walk for 2 weeks after I was in so much pain.

[@rogueghost-8265]

I was the same, when I was a junior member we would go up the golf course when ever there was a school holiday and do work , like litterpicking around the course or getting the balls out of the woods next 2 the driving range as loads went over the fences or other odd jobs as we knew all the staff up there,then play golf every day and play in the junior comps on the weekend was a great time now 40yrs old and love the game more than ever so in golfing turms got like years out on the course.

[@lawbinson]

Really like the direction Mia is going lately. All the best to her!

[@karlmartin5160]

Always nice to have a guests on to the podcast and it is great to see how Mia has help change women’s golf fashion. I remember your trying to make par video and now her game has come on leaps and bounds. 😊

[@M1K3Y80Y]

Brilliant episode! Was laughing so much at Master's dinner question. Every guest from now on should be asked 😂 Rick definitely won

[@MrSlash00r]

I started golf when I was young as well but have been on hiatus for a long time while the kids have grown up .. but now that they are almost grown, the fever has returned and I can't get enough again. Golf can really, really get under your skin.

[@johnnyhunter]

Mia's pure class. Always absolutely lovely. Great show ☺

[@Noticing_Nolan]

I also started 3 years ago. Practice every day basically, and I get regular lessons. I went from scoring 100's to regularly scoring in the mid 70's. It is a totally different journey than ppl who grew up doing it. I wish I could go back in time...

[@howdo1govern995]

Started golf in 2020 at age 34 played my first medal in 2021. Currently a 10.7 handicap.

[@cindywootton480]

Great to see Mia on the show! Love the Golf Girls videos, they have awesome editing x

[@tuanoful]

I am a man, and I and my friends made our women friends join. It's really funny to see people surprised to see girls playing. It's easy to get people to golf, just highlight the nice things (being out with friends, time outside in a beautiful place, competitiveness, etc). However, I do know many male friends that want their golf to be separate from their wives...

[@richard99cookify]

Entrepeneur is the wrong term as that would mean she's taking personal financial risks - having a wide range of income streams doesn't really mean the same thing. Great woman though, love her videos!

[@cstridbeck]

HAHAHAHA, Love Mias reaction to Ricks dinner choise! My good Rick....WTF?! 🤣🤣🤣

[@martyflannigan5052]

Mia is awesome, she has the mind for golf, she has learned very quickly yet she knows she is far behind because not playing as a child she missed a lot of years of learning a lot of stuff. I started at 9 on a course (but i had stole my dads clubs and some balls and went to the school ground and hit at about 7 years of age) at 9 my first round I shot 53 par 36 and the next year my parents got me a membership $35 until I turn 17. I consider myself lucky

[@gomarky]

You guys need Mia on more often. She represents beginner golfers who love the sport so well.

[@DGreat33]

I started playing golf about a year ago since I can’t go full time in mma/bjj due to shoulder surgery and lower back fracture. I always tell everyone i played with, I should have started long time ago. So addicting!

[@dfdrinkduff4606]

How do you know someone has attended a couple of mma classes? ….. they mention is in every sentence haha muppet

[@geraldcallahan5800]

For High Handicappers use a Mini Tee outside of 100 Yards..Not in Bunkers..Of Course can not turn Scorecards in for USGA Ratings..Try it you will love it

[@LA_i6]

I started as a kid and we wore shirts with the sleeves cut off and hoodies. But I remember the gigantic polos and always hated them since I was a kid.

[@anthonycassidy3896]

I love you comment about catergorizing based on your abilities to determine what sorts you would be good at- some people would never try anyhing based on this, some would say"i am going to prove you wrong". I am a very frusted golfer, hi handicap, based on that i can win a small club tournament, on the more difficult courses, by playing slightly better than others, or at least to my handicap. Keep having fun, it is an easy game? not really!

[@Drdfromthe4wardteesgolf]

Thank you Rick and Guy for bringing more women onto the podcast. If you want to bring more people into the game...this is the way to do it. If you don’t see it you can’t be it! Nice to see women like Mia and Iona getting more exposure on your platform!

[@mariusjurtz]

This ☝️ I started playing golf this year. Having role models like Mia or Iona helped my wife to also get into the game. Now we both share an awesome hobby.

[@bertusdreyer8466]

Something to add to the discussion of adolts getting involved in golf is that a lot of these adults (Perrents) get involved because the kids want to get involved. (Want to go to the driving range or want to play a round of golf with dad ext.) Now you have two new golfers involved and learning golf instead of only one. This in my opinion is where golf and equipment sales will continue to show the greatest growth.

[@StevelandCleamer]

I definitely agree with loads of the takes on the topics discussed. My biggest qualm with the world of golf is the age restrictions of having kids on the course (normally 7 or 8). I have a four year old son who can drive the ball over 100 yards, yet he’s not allowed to even play a par 3 course where I live. It’s incredibly frustrating.

[@Ricardo-ur5os]

I understand it personally. 4 years old is a bit young to be out on the golf course, and 100 yards max shots will be incredibly slow for the people behind you even if it’s impressive for his age😂he’s got all the time in the world to play in a few years

[@StevelandCleamer]

@@Ricardo-ur5os while I definitely agree for a legitimate course, there’s a par 3 that’s empty 99% of the time directly across from my house. Plus where I live, they’re very weird about even letting him hit on the ranges, citing the same age restrictions.

[@Dreyno]

@@StevelandCleamer Probably because other people will then start bringing their kids and they might have zero interest in golf and start messing about and making noise and it becomes a crèche while all the regulars get pissed off and stop showing up. It’s not you or your kid. It’s what it could become.

[@garyhague5882]

Mia don't worry, I started at 27 and it's only took me 25 year to get to single figures 😂😂

[@JohnWieber]

Champions dinner. . . Wild rice soup, crab cakes, grilled shrimp. . . . Bone in tomahawk ribeye with stuffed mushrooms or stuffed flounder. . . Strawberry cheese cake or chocolate pudding with ice cream : )

[@Golf_Addicts]

You talk about a driving range over a lake. If your ever near or playing the belfry check out the driving range at Stonebridge golf club, it’s literally round the corner. Really nice driving range lake with trackman, auto ball t up and plenty of targets. There’s just something about hitting balls over water.

[@seancook2264]

2000 Olympics in Sydney. In sport it’s called somatotyping, basically reviewing people’s physiology and categorising them as having a potential advantage in a particular sport. The used it to identify talent and ultimately the elite athletes ended up at the Australian Institute of sport. As Mia noted, one of the biggest differences in f you are going to be the best is Mental. Look at John Rahm, how would someone with a club foot have been picked as a kid to have Potential to become the best golfer in the world! The reality is, discipline and consistency.

[@thegamingrelish9272]

Absolutely love Mia!

[@markroper9269]

Love this podcast! Play to have fun and and be supportive! None of us are tour pros!

[@CarnivoreDMD]

Clubs need strong Jr Programs and financial incentives for young families. Ours start with a social membership that can be seasonal to include pool & tennis but can be upgraded to annual and ADD driving range or/and full golf.

[@majen66]

What i love about golf is if you get involved you grow. There are tournements for all different levels and handicap ratings that you can have a blast. Scrambles, Match play, Stablefords. Like anything if you get involved and have the bug to play more you should. Being a pro looks great till you are a pro and dealing with that level of life involvement. KZbin is your friend... if you hear a term you don't get search it. Don't understand a rule? Search it. Over 2k video's on Rick's channel so a great place to start! lol I guess what I'm trying to say is gold is a love not a sport. Enjoy any journey you take and make the most of it.

[@MaxyBosm]

Was anyone in other countries interested in the LIV Adelaide event. Here in aus it was huge I haven't heard much of the golf world talk about it.

[@mattdonovan4860]

I could listen to Mia and Sophie Walker talk all day.

[@sara-liz6631]

Especially Sophie! 😊

[@antonyroberts1]

I’ve just found a role model for my 1 year granddaughter - watch out golfing world 😊

[@dozierstadium]

Best two year swing progress ever by the guest btw....wow...impressive.

[@Vnam72]

Literally first few minutes confirming what I've known as an 'older starter' (30s) for a couple of years now - unless you learnt as a child/teen, it's really, really hard.

[@FatManWalking18]

as a COVID golfer, i can totally relate to the head full of knowledge and lack of consistent implementation

[@dougc4052]

Steak & kidney, oh my mouth is watering. Mum made a delicious one and that was my pick for my birthday dinner. Good luck in the marathon and I've just subscribed to Mias channel. Cheers

[@rogeliomendez9135]

My bro is doing his first round as a single. My advice for him was just to keep up with playing partners. Don't worry about performance.

[@JessePlumGC]

Haha, yes. You're so right, I never thought I'd meet you here. How have you been doing?😊

[@Michael_MJ]

Mia, you should create an inspirational eBook or relaxation eBook. Your voice is utterly calming and siren like.

[@kristian_arnold]

Is kidney actually kidney? hahah 😂

[@stephenhayes2684]

Hi Rick. How far has Mia come. I was a Wentworth with my son.i turned around and see a beautiful looking lady.i said to my son look at her lol.he turned and said,dad that's Mia the KZbinr . So I was going to ask for a pic and my son told me to grow up 😂😂. So that's my first meeting Mia. And look at her now.fair play to Mia. Keep up the great content 🏌‍♂️ ⛳️

[@MajorMinorGolf]

Woaaaahhhh!!!! Friday?!? I had to do a triple take to make sure this was a real post lol

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

A great guest ❤

[@kevinjohnson2380]

Love this, I’m a big fan of Mia Baker

[@johnsausby2987]

Guy is 100% correct about why I watch this channel or any sub pro youtube sports channel. You need relatability, and I personally love seeing someone struggle to pitcxh anf putt, that being the worst part of my game, I play off 18 and have at least one four putt a round. I guess thinking about it that makes me an arsehole, sorry Rick, I hope the putting improves a bit.....

[@nutyyyy]

That's why I love Golf Sidekick. Gives really solid advice for how to play as an amateur, not as a tour pro.

[@stevethepigeon7159]

Ive only just got into golf as an adult golf is so much more accessible now see when i was younger i was brought up that golf was a richmans sport and i was too poor to play

[@Alan-75]

It's still a rich man's sport or haven't you seen the price of clubs today. Ridiculous prices.

[@stevethepigeon7159]

@@Alan-75 i guess but i do feel the attitude has changed, a lot more people have the attitude the more people that get into golf the better it is to grow the game of golf. Ive only been playing a few years and love the game i started off with wilson staff set that i picked up second hand for £20 and just recently changed to nike vr irons for £300 you can get decent second hand clubs dirt cheap you can spend as little or as much as you want on clubs. All i was trying to say is that that attitude of it being a richmans sport stopped me from ever even getting to play the sport when i was younger yet now in my 30s the games a lot more accessible and and I’m loving playing golf

[@JonathanEvans-nu4mm]

How is Rick not picking a sausage roll for his Masters dinner??!😂

[@YoutubeGolfMemes]

Mia as a guest! What a nice surprise!😊

[@rpeplin]

I had a little bit of a laugh when Guy said "a pro, someone who can break 75 a lot" and gestured to Rick, because I've watched quite a few Break 75 episodes....

[@franciscoguerrero4246]

This episode got me to join the Facebook groups 😂

[@BruceRichens]

Good luck with the London marathon you will smash it

[@giuseppicorleone9165]

Best of luck to you, Rick.

[@andrewcharlton9310]

They did do that testing in the 90's I remember it I was told to be a power lifter. I'm never going to be a power lifter lol

[@boydw1]

Golf already has changed - we play it with plastic discs & baskets now. Stick & ball golf is on the way out (it was always a bit too pretentious anyway).

[@gabrielnavarro1203]

Where can you get Mia’s book?

[@kenbrown2808]

I also started golf late, and my running comment is if I could go back and change one thing, I would have taken it up much earlier. to be honest, a lot of the things about golf, I would keep the same, I like the fashions, I like that it's a less of a party atmosphere around the game. but I think there is room in the sport for a range of atmospheres, from the purists, to the people seeking every technological advantage, to the people who want to have a party. just maybe not all in the same tournament at the same time.

[@nutyyyy]

I think the ideal scenario is the make the game more welcoming for beginners. But also teach them how to play and the etiquette and traditions of the game. When you undertake a new hobby it's easy to get overwhelmed and want everything to be changed or made simpler. But you do have the ask whether you truly want to do it in the first place.

[@justanotherbeardeddad]

My young girls beg me to watch golf girl episodes everytime there is a new one 😊

[@robertrenekerjr6819]

Good luck on the marathon. Not sure what we'll all do if you can't get a podcast ready by Tuesday though ;-)

[@joshholmes]

I love the foxes and rabbits or golfers and non-golfers concept and really hope that you and Mia do that.

[@GreenNgold7]

Glad it only took 4 mins for Mia to mock guy😂

[@zamboughnuts]

I just listened to the first episode with Mia a couple of days ago... I want to say it was Episode 41.

[@EpicGolfHighlights]

Almost illegal to be this early 😮 Good luck with the marathon Rick!

[@DJandreyhimself]

You finished! :D 41k place, but you finished! Great job!

[@johnniebenge948]

No sausage rolls as the appetizer? 😊 a little disappointed Rick. Lol😂

[@robyzf4829]

wondered what direction Mia went. Glad to see she is moving forward! hope she continues to grow and play more competitive tournaments!

[@davidwalmsley604]

What are the shoes for the marathon?

[@Bloodbane15]

I'm a Chef and I endorse Cheese and Bean Toasties for any occasion!

[@DanLoudShirts]

It's not the Monday, it's the Tuesday that'll really hurt.

[@Robalogot]

I've been wanting to start golfing for 20 years, unfortunately where I live in Belgium, they seemed to have missed the boat on making the sport more accessible for the general public. It's still very much elitist to the point where I was stared out the club because I wasn't speaking French, even though I live in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium (French being the language of the elite/nobility). I'm so frustrated by seeing here on youtube how the rest of the world seems to have gotten it right for the most part.

[@garyabblett3128]

Guy “is kidney actually kidney?” 😂 (no, it’s fake, it’s kidney substitute)😂 Rick “I don’t know but, I like it” 😂

[@patriciabaker3334]

Great podcast, really enjoy Mia !

[@JessePlumGC]

Haha, yes. You're so right, I never thought I'd meet you here. How have you been doing?😊

[@Rid3thetig3r]

All well and good, but can I point out that maybe it's just that fewer women are interested in playing golf, in the same way that fewer men are interested in e.g. playing netball? Shock, horror, the sexes are interested in different things!

[@jeremyschuh]

I wonder which PDC darts player is the best golfer.

[@declanmurphy2594]

Loved this one!

[@wgsmit02]

What is the name of the book

[@billywatkins203]

Great friday treat.

[@Junk-O-Mology182]

Dear lord....does everyone get a podcast? Does gold need to change? No .people need to learn how to play. Golf isn't the place you bring a case of beer...use bad language and pretend your tiger woods. Allow people to play through...refrain from yelling on a course and try taking a lesson before you start hacking away. There ....we fixed the game. Also...remember, Tiger did all this to himself. It's no one's fault but his. We need to stop waxing poetic on every televised tournament about him. You'd free up 40mins of talk every round.....next question

[@Dreyno]

What a world we live in. You can take up a hobby and within 3 years be an “influencer” in that activity.

[@pudwellion]

Next video.. Rick does break 75 with Mia as caddie, turns around and goes back out again with Bones on the bag.

[@andrewsmith_equitycornerstone]

What? No sausage rolls at Rick's dinner at The Masters? That's a sacrilege!

[@norm1kath]

James Squires alcoholic Ginger Beer is awesome

[@mattde]

Yes Guy, kidney is actually kidney 😂

[@brianclark3503]

How does Rick not have sausage rolls on the menu for his Master's Dinner? I am shocked and saddened! ;-)

[@maggo_1111]

Sticky toffee pudding is 🔥

[@morten3465]

Both menus sound perfectly atrocious. At least Nick Faldo did Fish and Chips😂

[@robyzf4829]

I've joined the fb group. and it has some great posts. however, half the posts I am unable to comment on, and I've had posts waiting for 4 months to be approved. I had to leave it and rejoin, and nothing has changed.

[@Simeon-the-Magnificent]

That groups run like a PR machine for a dictator

[@Calumg89]

Surprised Rick didn't want sausage rolls for his masters dinner

[@jonelburn8055]

"Is kidney actually kidney?"

[@paulpanamarenko]

How can you not like Mia?😊

[@stuartmccafferty8964]

Foxes and rabbits. What a format.

[@peariejones6253]

Ben Hogan started the dinner at the Masters

[@Robert-h8v2m]

on the choosing sports for children can you imagine if either maradona or messi never played football. their height would most certainly hindered their selecction. What sort do you think they would of been chosen for?

[@johnlocke5991]

Well, this was a surprise for a Friday, but all the better for that.. Great discussion, interesting hearing from Mia, I think the future of golf is more in her (and other "influencer's" ) hands than the old PGA coach

[@danrobinson6477]

where’s break 75? need my fix 😂

[@reverdiefarmgoods]

I’ve been listening for a while, love the show. Today’s episode made me think that you are not far away from an ESPN style SportsCenter broadcast. Is it possible to add actual clips of professional and clubhouse golf with commentary to the “podcast“?

[@reverdiefarmgoods]

Maybe a new genre of KZbin, sports talk show?

[@karlportsmouth5571]

Good luck Rick