Sergio Garcia and Rick Shiels talk all things Golf!

[@thomaskeyboard]

Sergio is the man! He's so honest and his energy is contagious. Great work guys

[@ronallen94]

One of the very best is Sergio. A good, honest interview.

[@andrewwebb8949]

“Who’s a man and who’s a mice” - so close Guy, so close…

[@DothDuck]

Of Mouse and Men 🤣

[@chevy4x466]

Guy would like to see the liv for,at on the pga tour, then have the liv tour dissolve 😂😂😂

[@mariofratini1518]

Loved the interview with Sergio, I always loved watching him and I would like to see you Rick against him Cheers Mario

[@ralphschiefer7576]

I love this guy, I once passed a Spanish verbal test in school speaking of Golf in Andalucia (my teacher was from there) and the only reason I passed this test is because I actually explained the upcomming of Sergio and she loved him! 😂

[@caleballen8862]

Great pod. For whatever reason Sergio has always been one of my favorite non American golfers to watch. Young Sergio was exciting to watch!

[@darrens.1723]

Rick, I have been a fan for years (purchased Callaway XR's based on your review) and have enjoyed every step of your career trajectory, I must say your interview skills in this interview are top notch, keep it up sir love the channel, cheers!

[@stevematthews9412]

Great interview. Sergio was very articulate and honest. His win at the Masters was my 2nd most pleasing win in a golf tournament…..only topped by Richard Bland winning the British Masters….don’t think that’ll ever be topped.

[@ShakeyVilla1982]

well done Rick on an excellent interview, Sergio is a legend, Mr Ryder Cup!! i love his commitment to the Open and what he is prepared to do to play in it. These interviews with the Liv players is starting to change my mind on this Tour, will make the effort to watch more events and pick a team and stick with it!!

[@Golflass]

Fantastic podcast Rick and Guy. I love Sergio Garcia .

[@nickupjohn8586]

Always have and always will be a massive Sergio fan , great to listen to him and be relaxed and humble , great interview Rick very natural, looking forward to the 10 shot challenge.

[@TDH959]

7:30 to skip the Marriott ad

[@karlmeaden6868]

Thank you, legend bahviour

[@robertrenekerjr6819]

I actually gave this podcast a thumbs down because of the long commercial by Rick about Marriot Bonvoy. I don't mind Rick having some partners but keep the ads to a minimum.

[@leospaceman2976]

@@robertrenekerjr6819rick is starting to feel left out after seeing the GG boys making hay. Rick could have sold out back when their mommy’s were making them school lunch!

[@jackjenkins5160]

This was absurd or should I say ADsurd

[@jpxst180s6]

Yip that was just painful 💩 thought the pod would never start

[@themuscovyducks]

Hello all! Rick the content you and the team put out is so good, far and above everyone else. With that said, only complaint is how delayed it seems like so many things are. Such as this video with Sergio. Would be nice to see both a date stamp at the start of the video and also to have videos come out at least close to when they were filmed.

[@aidangriffiths5075]

So you want to make the whole teams job way harder ?

[@-TheDevilsAdvocate]

@@aidangriffiths5075 to be competitive in their own industry… yes

[@ziondiverse1799]

As if it was ever in doubt, but Sergio is such a down to earth and grounded guy. It is a pleasure to hear him talk so openly and a great interview with @Rickshiels

[@nizaamshields9202]

Bcz of Seve i love all spanish golfers but Sergio is my idol and his win at the masters is my favourite moment in golf cz he deserved it

[@danielalo438]

I was there when Sergio won the Players in 2008 ! He was the nicest guy to us because we spoke spanish and displayed probably the greatest golf of his carrer

[@markspeirs8014]

I should have waited till I listened to the interview , Sergio’s commitment is tremendous.

[@daniellongoria9622]

Sergio lives in Austin,TX now and we are happy to have him ! See him at the Longhorn games as a fan !

[@SpeedzyWGJK]

Boomer Sooner, but can’t help but like Sergio

[@daniellongoria9622]

@@SpeedzyWGJKNothing wrong with that , see yall in the SEC !

[@SnowboardJedi]

He is a really a cool dude.... he is out at Austin GC all the time

[@kevingowdy3651]

Great podcast fellas. Sergio is clearly happy with his outlook on life and future in golf. Loved it.

[@roccosanfelice6115]

Great podcast with an amazing guest & golfer! Vamos Sergio!!✅💯👍 #FireballsGC🔥⛳️

[@trevorcox586]

What a lovely and easy listening podcast well done great show

[@magpiemarkbradley]

Loved that, Sergio your awesome. Looking forward to watching the 10 shot challenge

[@keithgorham5521]

Every KZbin channel has advertisements from the content maker, Rick does the first one I’ve noticed and everyone is shocked 😂😂 I’m delighted, anyone advertising on this platform has hit jackpot

[@morneb2000]

I'm a South African and in my heart a Stingers GC fan , because they are all South African. So we have that point on the map. I always want to see how they are doing.

[@markrolofs8866]

Gotta say i usually dont like ads, obviously, but this marriot ad was honestly pretty well done. Love sergio as well. Great interview.

[@andrewfear1]

Brilliant podcast and outstanding interview with Sergio!! Everything about LIV golf is super exciting other than one thing for me has a viewer is the TV commentary which i find very dull and the lack of player in play interaction which if put right and implemented would be the prize fun package i believe viewers would love to see. Your thoughts Rick/Guy? Keep up the great work!!⛳

[@Gjtracer]

I like Guy's perspective on a new format to get people to watch. I would like to add to this and have a payout for each day.

[@stuartmitchell713]

Rick is spot on with questions and input during the interview. Really well done. Not a LIV fan….yet. Great part about him still happy to enter qualifying for the Open. He comes across really well in this interview.

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

Apart from lack of mic stands..lol

[@stevewatkinson4593]

Like the honesty. Class golfer and Ryder Cup legend.👍

[@drawingpat]

I don't think I've watched a PGA Tour event in a long time, however watched pretty much each LIV event since it was introduced. Mainly because you see all the player highlights and doesn't just focus on one or two groups like the PGA Tour.

[@tobysimpson5744]

The deadline to apply for DPWT membership was November 19th, and Sergio did not apply, wonder why…

[@kellymay9826]

Went to the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles and quite honestly he was the best striker of the ball by a mile - made a completely different sound, if he had a reliable putting stoke he would have had 10 majors. He still has an Open left in him though…

[@sambean8133]

I wasn’t quite into golf when Sergio was “at his peak” so didn’t really have an opinion of him other than that one clip of him going mad in a bunker. But he came across great in this, very genuine, funny, and a good sport. Plus he loved Bellingham so kudos to him and the RS team for setting this up. Bring on Friday

[@Jules551]

Brilliant pod , there's something special about the Spanish golfers , Seve the Greatest, olazabal, Jimenez and Sergio, Coming from the UK if a Brit didn't win a tournament I'd always wanted to be a Spanish player , was so lucky growing up watching Seve at so many events in the UK , The Ryder cup made us all feel special being European, I don't think any other sport could do that ... Well done Rick and team for a great pod , and fingers crossed Sergio will make the open and Win it and one day has the chance to Captain Europe in the Ryder Cup ⛳👍

[@jarrettmcgregor1001]

No sticky hot water here from me Rick. I missed LIV too, especially once Tigger checked out of the Genesis. Loved Hideki's final round and victory at Riviera. Maybe it's just me, but the PGA wasn't great for me once Tigger checked out. Is the PGA's success on Tiger's health/performance?

[@simonarmstrong732]

Great comments from a real pro of the game. Point well made about LIV playing in parts of the world where big names dont usually go...

[@rogerschuck5013]

class act. One I have loved to watch and hopefully see him at JCB this year

[@valkyreable]

I've never been a Hatton fan until he got on my favorite golfers team Jon Rham. Now I support him and the whole team. I think that's how you become a team fan.

[@adityakhanna2367]

Nice interview, really nice and honest guy

[@talktotyler1670]

Guy’s F1-like adjustments to the tour are a great idea!

[@austinmeehan3522]

This was an awesome podcast with Sergio

[@sylvandude1]

Awesome video, amazing the difference of seeing a video of Sergio relaxed and being honest vs the image the press gives. To the Anti LIV people remember these are guys trying to provide for their families, work/life balance like the rest of us.

[@prescottlange]

Lol, "provide for their families".

[@taylorsimmonds9957]

Skip to 7:40 and you don’t have to listen to the Marriot Bonvoy add read

[@thomasbroleen4241]

My all time favourite winner of The Masters...I joked with my wife on that Sunday that I was more pleased for him than he was😅. Choked me up when he holed that down hill putt.

[@zuluwarrior88]

Always liked Sergio….the only time I was at Augusta was his win….really enjoyed this interview…thx

[@SlicersGolf]

I haven't seen an episode in a while. Things get hectic after having your second child, but we're back, baby!!!

[@NewfieMaster]

Rick, I completely identify with missing LIV golf this weekend. I enjoy watching ALL golf, but the field in LIV is so strong now, I'm finding the regular PGA tour less of a draw - except I love watching the Canadians like Nick Taylor which keeps me following. Majors I'm all in.

[@jakereppert3627]

I have to say, Guy, expecting anything from Tiger for the past few years was a fools errand. I realize that people wanted to hold onto hope, but I just don't see how you could've for so long

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

I missed LIV this weekend too

[@vonnyrotten]

Great podcast as per usual. Sergio was fantastic. A question Id like you guys to maybe ask while doing the podcast is if it's odd for Tour Pros to play without their caddie? Not as in that they NEED them but just because it's the norm. When someone is always there with you when you've golfed for the last 10-30 years it seems like that would be a bit odd? anyways, id be curious what they say! I think you could also add wardrobe to that question in a similar fashion. As a pro (non LIV) they've played in pants and tucked in polos/sweaters etc for their whole career, what is it like for them to play in shorts and maybe even a Tee?

[@frazzyb88]

Just listened to the podcast and the topic of how LIV can do better with teams is interesting: Suppose the hard part is that golf by nature has focused on the individual and yes you get star individuals in team sports but the team ultimately benefit with the trophies. Option could be rather than events that are basically stroke play that highlight an individual, possibly add team formats similar to Ryder Cup? Big one I suppose is the team names - some are just odd Curious what others thought of it…

[@alexterry9483]

I like your take on 2 day golf tournament, with Wed pro am and Thursday commentary on shots during practice round. Like you two when you play. But I don't think it would happen, but maybe they could schedule one a year like that. What do you think?

[@TisGolf]

Sergio is a boss!!!! top bloke great pod Rick :)

[@duncanbush453]

Great episode. The more I hear about LIV directly (ie not via the media) the more I start to understand and like it. Exciting to be talking about the future, maybe the other tours need to give this more focus and less on the past. "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change" AE.

[@OurAmazingSkies]

The media are just paid trolls, best to ignore.

[@robertfudge985]

Haven't watch it yet, but I'm curious--do you ask him about what he thinks about gaining a reputation that puts him in the same class as Danny Ainge?

[@Lost_Balls]

Jesus christ that was a long mariott ad

[@chevy4x466]

The beauty of KZbin u can just slide past it. I am glad they r getting the support. I enjoy being able the listen to these 2 knuckleheads

[@FatihPekbas]

What a great lad Sergio is!

[@TitleWaive1]

Fireballs hats are sick Rick. Gotta get one...

[@thefreshbrew_]

1:22:46 wisdom. Thank you Sergio.

[@robertwilliams2959]

PGAT coverage where you only see certain players is why I am not an avid PGAT watcher anymore. I agree with Rick who intimated the same thing about last week's event.

[@ianh2295]

must have been paid a Marygold ££££ for the Marriot stuff, skip to 7.54 to miss it

[@aidangriffiths5075]

They've let him use their golf course completely free for years, advertising for them for a couple minutes is the least he could do

[@watersedgefishing520]

The way you build a fan base is to win. Everyone likes to root for winners. The more you play your best and win tje fans you get.

[@rickysamson8093]

Great interview

[@PatrickOShields]

The way Sergio explained team and following your favorite team, I get it. I'd have a follow up question, you're a player owner, when you retire, do we follow Fireballs, or does the Fireballs disappear?

[@CityGamingVideos]

They stay, Sergio owns a stake in the team and that won't change unless he gives it up or sells it.

[@russellhoguephd7925]

He would replace himself and move to owner role. Both Phil and Bubba addressed that in other interviews.

[@browners_28]

Top guy. These podcasts are great for the players to come across like good guys, especially the LiV players.

[@AlasdairCunningham-c4r]

Couldn’t get through the Marriott ad at the start, I assume the rest of it was an ad for LIV. Hopefully back to normal next week.

[@OkjaDT]

Missed opportunity to make this a fundraiser instead of a commercial filled podcast

[@Nicolchu_]

Is LIV Golf 'Sports Washing'?

[@AlabamaGolfer]

I never was a Sergio fan. As I was a Tiger fan when Sergio hit the scene, he felt like a threat. In addition, the comment he made about how they would’ve handled the rain delay if Tiger was on the course didn’t help (although, after playing many rounds in wet conditions, I certainly now understand his frustration). But these podcast interviews certainly help give a different perspective that many of us don’t get to see with these players, showing they’re not really bad guys. Maybe you should do one with Rory… although, I’m not sure even Rick could help him 😂

[@gl686]

"Ol la SA bol" - come on Rick ... 🤣🤣🤣

[@markspeirs8014]

Question? What is LIV doing for communities and non- profits? I am unaware of any commitment. Please enlighten me.

[@Par4papi]

A lot you have Google look it up mate.

[@Sp-mv5ki]

Nothing of course, and this is turning into the Liv show full on every week now

[@CityGamingVideos]

Every city they have a tournament in they donate millions of dollars to certain things locally, it's different for each city or location. They also always have free events for kids before each event with the pros. They don't announce most of this stuff publicly but if you watch interviews or videos all the information is there. Also all the teams are required to run a charity or non profit.

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Everyone complaining about the Marriott ad, but been happy to watch all of Ricks content for years using their golf course for nothing. They deserve a promotion from him

[@Kevin-l4]

Thursday pro am . Friday skills challenge maybe even a 3 hole score to rank the players . Then top rank gets first pick of his tee of slot down to the last placed gets no choice . Saturday one round and cut it to top 30-40 . Sunday play for the win .

[@byrdmaan6171]

Yea, I love Sergio

[@agingdetail]

Guy's pitch for new broadcast ideas is great. It would put GolfChannel out of business but great for youtube style content.

[@davidgolfer]

Rick did a good job of hiding his dislike of LIV Golf... he like most people always look for the quick hit and doesn't understand LIV will be very different 2-5 years from now than they are today. Sergio is right, this will take time and their boldness with be looked upon favorably years from now!

[@andyshank]

Rick Sheilds doesn't dislike LIV golf anymore. He and most youtubers you know media companies are owned by the Saudi's

[@THOMASNAGY-l2c]

Not a huge Sergio fan, I've grown on some other LIV guys (like Ian and Bryson) but Sergio has always struck me as a me-first guy

[@hartreeder]

Why do you wait to release so many things?

[@darthbog2125]

acid

[@BigFlo69og]

Rick and guy are literally describing liv whilst brainstorming how to fix PGA’s tournament layout without realising 😂 (oh let’s shorten the days, oh let’s add a team aspect)

[@andrew_l1900]

The hypocrisy is staggering 😂

[@VegBazzoBoys]

I thought that too.

[@Phil_McAvity]

When Sergio said he was 13 & doing well in tournaments I can’t believe you didn’t ask him what his handicap was!?

[@kevinsayle766]

Feel better now I know everything about Marriott hotels 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@jimmahT]

Love Sergio!

[@ewanhendry251]

Are you not talking about LIV?

[@PIIPGOLF]

They are both slowly growing to be a LIV fan, and I love it. Pga events are so boring now I haven't even watched a PGA event all year, but I have watched every second of LIV.

[@dl4932]

Sure you have 😂

[@PIIPGOLF]

Maybe 75% of the seconds

[@DamWG18]

I have watched every single minute of every event. Its great golf and super easy to watch@@dl4932

[@gpckoleco]

I wasn't going to , but I gave you the thumbs up for the comment you made at the time of 16:50 ;)

[@geoffw8565]

Not sure if Sergio has paid DP World Tour the £700k outstanding amount of fines owed yet ?

[@justinbateman1909]

Hope they were paid loads for longest Marriott Ad in KZbin history

[@BrokenClocktwiceaday]

would be awesome if you could do a shorter version of the golf

[@jcd-kh7rn]

don't know about the 2 rounds for pro tournament golf. What I think we need is the world tour idea taken forward in the sort of format that Rory's suggested. Most tournaments would be in the US but more tournaments counting in different parts of the world. Top 100 would be ideal with the LIV guys able to qualify for it so the best players are competing vs each other.

[@jims-fr5tz]

I’ve always said that sky should give the viewers the option of who they want to see.

[@peterowen3824]

I would LOVE to see Sergio win The Open

[@littlelumber]

18:42 interview starts here.

[@rockantony2612]

I can't get in :-

[@jpxst180s6]

Are we just going to do an add or are we getting down to the pod like , what the hell was that first 7 mins or so about , I nearly fell asleep

[@TheSlave777]

Awesome comments about the global focus of LIV. Rick just pick a team. There isn’t history so pick one and come on the journey.

[@slicerjohn1897]

Sergio is just a great golfer and a great guy 👍.

[@jasonkidd4066]

Wednesday Pro-Am great. Thursday practice round awesome. Friday, do a 9 hole skins game for charity. Get 5 of the pros and bring in 5 celebrities and play 2-person scramble, skins, birdie or better, for charity. Then your Saturday/Sunday idea.

[@kennethmckinney2532]

Guy your feelings are exactly the same as mine. I think LIV has accelerated the process to a degree but my words also. "I'm over it"...

[@duncanbush453]

If the PGA golf is a bit uninspiring then I watch some KZbin golf. You should try it Rick lol

[@MLMfraser]

What they should do is keep it 4 days, first 2 days are for those ranked outside the top 50 ranked players who automatically make the weekend and they play a 2 day tournament to make the weekend with top 50 making it

[@alexlarby7917]

I understand what Sergio is saying about the team element, but he doesn't say how LIV will get the audience to engage with this, in part, because as Rick alludes to, the teams don't yet have any definitive identity. The only way you could forge that is to stick a pin in the map and have teams that are representative of areas in the world. The Aussie team, the Texas team, the Aussie team. That, I believe, with a bit of tinkering, could work and capture that passion from the fans.