Rick Shiels is going to The Masters!

[@rickggrick778]

Guy and Rick, a message to the person who talked about his lad with anxiety and serious 1st tee nerves. My, then 11 year old, daughter got me into golf about a year before COVID became trendy. We started at the pitch and putt course with 3 clubs each, and then as we built up more of a set, we decided to try a really short 18 hole course. My daughter also has anxiety. As we approached our tee time, we could see the people behind us also waiting. They were going to see our first ever tee shots. My daughter started crying and said she wanted to go home. I tried to reassure her, saying we'd soon be out of sight. There were four men ahead of us about to tee off, so we stopped talking. Three of them hit balls in the right direction. The fourth toed the ball high and right. It hit a tree about 10 yards to the right of the tee box and bounced high over our heads and landed on the front edge of the car park. Luckily, no one was hit. I said to my daughter, "will you do better than that?" She nodded. She did, and we played 18 holes ... quite badly. Nevertheless, the lesson was that the people watching you have likely hit worse shots than your bad shot, at sometime in their lives. Even if they're good now. We still don't like being watched but at least we play every week and care less about those around us. I hope that helps your other listener.

[@Dude0000]

‘Before COVID was trendy’ lol. Love the framing on that… perfect. On your daughter, most golfers in my experience are so self involved in their own game, swing etc, they only notice the great shots. They expect bad ones. Anxiety is a problem for more intelligent people and I would guess your daughter probably is going off your comment. Just remember bravery is not the absence of nerves but doing it despite them.

[@rickggrick778]

@@Dude0000 Thanks Gustav

[@rickggrick778]

@Joann Talbot - spot on. But we had to get over that first hurdle. Looking forward to our game together this Saturday 😁

[@Dude0000]

@@rickggrick778 no, thank you for being a beacon of hope in this world, with good people bringing children into this world. There is no greater gift than that of life.

[@tomdallas3690]

Tiger choker on first tee. He nervesly

[@PYGolf]

Guy is such an underrated asset in youtube golf. Both on the course & on the pod. Love the content boys!

[@cheramirez5880]

I agree. He's so great at making sure the audience realises how important KZbin golf is. And his jokes are hilarious 😒

[@JosephSivits]

16:34 I will say, that when I'm watching these longer Break 75s I'll usually watch them right when I'm done with work (5:00pm Chicago time) and because they're released on Friday's I'll have a beer with them, then when the wife gets home I'll have to finish it on either Saturday or Sunday. Rick Shiels' Break 75 is one of the most cathartic series on KZbin.

[@mikeybeeee07]

Can confirm Rick, while I live a little West of Augusta National the Spring here in Georgia has been absolutely beautiful.

[@Golfer908]

I have to admit that when I first started listening to these podcasts, I didn't find Guy to be all that likeable. However, lately more and more, I find myself agreeing with him more on things and seeing that he is becoming much more comfortable speaking his mind. Keep up the great work.

[@jimg3058]

“Hard cold winter.” “Hardly any golf being played.” Hearing this in Minnesota made me lol.

[@dinogaming4419]

Facts lol. Love Rick but he always seems to lump all of the US into having weather like Florida or California. Northern USA winters are way worse than British/most of Europe’s winters. Courses aren’t even open it’s that bad.

[@oldben1800]

The Masters is gonna be insane this year

[@russellkempe3231]

I am rooting for the LIV guys like Dustin Johnson and Bryson.

[@badbou6515]

Why’s that?

[@Kevin-lf4xx]

Agreed.

[@andrewfabacher]

Ricks “tour pro trait” is possibly one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard him say. I love it!

[@AndrewSmith-k5i]

Guy, what wonderful comments you made about the child dealing with anxiety/depression. Golf is game to work on mindfulness skills. Kudos!

[@laurencewynn4300]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 What an achievement to be invited to play at Augusta. #made it. #deserved it. Done a lot for the sport.

[@JSchmid007]

I feel like Rick is going to be playing Augusta with his insinuations. If so, lucky!!!, really awesome, and have a good time!!

[@richardnavratil9661]

Congrats! Freaking awesome and cool how so many people called it in the podcast when it was teased!!

[@bentleyd773]

Welcome to my hometown. I always loved going to The Masters when I was growing up. It was a family tradition that I have been fortunate to share with my sons.

[@noBearAdventures]

Ricky Shiels playin Augusta!! 👀 So sick. Smart of them to make that happen. Curious to see who you’re gonna play with. Congrats

[@Winnie-2609]

Just my first time listening to this podcast. Don't usually enjoy talk fests as I prefer to watch golf being played. However I really enjoyed you and Guy chatting away, so now I will put your podcast on my must listen/ watch list.

[@JohnPaul-tn4vo]

Enjoy Rick. A friend of mine played it on the Sunday (same day as drive chip and putt) before the masters last year. Said it was INCREDIBLE. Life time goal, enjoy

[@rogerburbidge826]

To all those who have a child or friend or other who are starting out, it is quite true that the nerves may never go away BUT, your ability to tackle those nerves and overcome them will only get bigger, stronger, more powerful and you will overcome. The example of Tiger is perfect because even with that talent the nerves were still there but, the ability to overcome was so strong. Golf can mirror life and, the skills used to overcome those first tee nerves can be used in any situation. A change of perspective might be useful, those feelings of heart pumping hard, palms getting sweaty, breathing getting fast, those are the same for excitement! Its exciting being on the first tee, the whole round ahead of you! To help you with that you can also do what a lot of us do and imagine! Imagine you are on the first tee of the Old Course. Yes we do do that and don't try to deny it!! Practice does help immensely because being able to make the club head connect with ball with regularity will only lead to a better outcome. I liked what Guy had to say about the difference between looking and watching. All those looking on are thinking the same - I hope I hit it straight! - they are as nervous as you.

[@heatherrooney6747]

So happy for you! (The Masters) hope you have a blast!

[@ijb4815]

Great content again. I have to say that having a shorter driver is helping me big time. I started playing again after many years away. I got some newer clubs and played but always struggled with the driver (constantly slicing it). I found my old driver its over 20 years old and tried it and I am hitting it further and straighter. The old driver is two inches shorter. So I am going for a fitting this weekend. So looking forward to the Masters

[@williamjones1143]

Was at the Dell on Sunday, such a great event and day. Just saying there were more following the Consolation match with Rory and Scottie then the final.

[@raymondmassie4898]

Your discussion about playing to your handicap has been a taking point for several years. I had some golfing mates who expected to shoot their handicap all the time whereas the real expectation was to shoot or beat your handicap once every 8-10 rounds.

[@robertsims260]

If think logically....your handicap is average of best 8 of last 20 rounds....so already thrown out worst 12/20, 60%. So left with best 40% of rounds ... BUT it's a average of these...so out of those 8 rounds you'd expect 4 above average and 4 below average by definition of average....with average being the handicap... So actually should expect to only break handicap in 4 rounds out of 20 .... So 20% of the time (1 round in 5)!

[@NeesyPlaysGuitar]

Matchplay is much better if you have time to focus on each pairing. I love going back and watching the Shell golfing series from back in the day. Some great stuff.

[@Lucarocks92]

The shell matchplay was great

[@jhoppmann]

Play with Bryans Bros (at their new course) since they are so close to Augusta

[@garettgee6305]

Which course is theirs? Im from GA

[@jhoppmann]

@@garettgee6305 They bought Indian River Golf Club, but are revamping as a private club and renaming it. Currently under construction

[@matthewbaldry9988]

Assumed this was the news from a few weeks ago that you got live on the podcast. Looking forward to the video!

[@SeanATX]

Would love to see you play in Austin too Rick. Sad to see that event go away. My gran won the ladies club championship there in the 80’s!

[@GpGStudios]

very great podcast. You guys just keep getting better and better. Im a plus 20 handicap with a pga professional best friend who got me and my son into golf. Your content is so incredible and priceless to guys like me on the come up and recently caught the bug. You both are great. I love the back and forth between you and GUY. Also Guy congrats on the baby, as a father of two boys I am excited for you to enjoy this time with your new young family. Keep it up boys. Checking in from South Florida!

[@joshramirez7]

You are going to break the internet with that round of golf it seems, I will stay tuned to see what you got Rick... haha and I do agree with the ball rollbacks for the professional game, fewer wedges into Par 4s the better in my opinion. Rory shouldn't be driving a 390-yard hole on the fly, and even Rory agrees with it.

[@tonyyousif4008]

Hope to see you there during the Masters.. I'll be there on Thursday and Friday... And like you Rick.. if I am getting what you're hinting, then welcome to a special and extremely small group that only few of us are a part of.. the experience of playing the course is a very special one.

[@509quinntheeskimo]

Did Rick secure one of those coveted Monday Augusta tee times for the Media?? From the tips Mr Shiels!! I’m a 2:45 marathoner (at age 46)- run walk 10k will devolve on the 2nd half to all walk. Better strategy to trick your legs for 1 day- is run 2 mi, walk 1 mile 1st half and run 1 mi walk 1 mi 2nd half. I can’t wait to hear the race report on this!

[@RG-5834]

I get the feeling that Rick is going to play Augusta National! The fact that he and Sir Nick Faldo had the interview recently is a good indication that he will get to play a round or two with Sir Nick at Augusta!

[@markk171]

I went to the US Open in 1987 and watched Payne Stewart sky a drive...it went about 100 yards. I also saw Bob Tway hit one of those diving, smothered pull hooks off the tee (my favorite shot). You see a lot more bad shots when you attend live events! 😄

[@adamevans9644]

Watched sir nicks podcast this morning and it was nice to see you on the other side answering qs for a change. I also enjoyed you on golf life many moons ago - you are visually more relaxed/different to what we’re used to and it’s entertaining.

[@justinrobo99]

Will look forward to possibly seeing you out there. I will be there the 2nd-7th of Masters week. I work for a traffic data collection company and we are hired by Augusta National every year to do studies on the patrons for improvements on admission gates, concession lines, golfshop queues, and many other things on or around the property. Safe travels.

[@randybirch6102]

“Hard cold winter” indeed. It is still snowing in my part of Canada and today was a balmy -1 degree C. But we will be golfing soon. Thankful for simulators, for sure.

[@robyzf4829]

what a great podcast! Thanks Guy for interacting with the FB group too! good luck in Augusta Rick, you'll do great! After watching the Sir Nick interview, I think you should talk about and drop clips of your early video days!

[@raymoulsdale6802]

Great content. Very humble guy

[@dazdncnfusd6447]

I live in Augusta. Hope I bump into you downtown Rick!

[@blackbird7672]

Great news my dude. Big Respect!

[@shawntaylor7442]

Augusta here we come! 🤙

[@russhansen3737]

Yes this is what I needed today. Nothing like an RS podcast to let me all will be well with the world.

[@evamarielowndes3230]

Congrats on getting to play Augusta 🎉🎉🎉

[@peterchapman7710]

I can relate - I suffer from 1st tee nerves. The way I deal with it is by using a safe club (Not Driver!) to get me off the tee cleanly

[@mustafoundjacob]

my only gripe with the dell match play was they did the trophy presentation before the consolidation match was finished which was a bit naughty

[@marshalkass9944]

Loved the scramble format.

[@majen66]

Can't wait to see what content you're able to bring from your trip to the Masters! Have a great time!

[@paulinelock592]

Rick, my son has exactly the same little finger shape as yours, which he was born with and although he had splints and exercises as a kid it never did any good whatsoever. It’s part of you and him so embrace it. Love your work.

[@HabsAllDay17]

@Nate Edwardson Golf called this, good on ya Nate! And congrats Rick for playing the holy grail of golf courses! Cant wait to see a Break 90 at Augusta National 😂

[@ironsideeve2955]

So did half the comment section mate

[@erichurt9884]

Nate didn’t call this, I called this 5 years ago and Rick said it would never happen as it would be bad for YT Golf.

[@stephenberry6110]

Interesting talk about club length. Been using soly taylormade for the last 15 years. Had paridym, g430 snd others. I was always hitting bottom 20% of the club face. Hit the stealth and stealth 2 and was dead centre of the face.

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

Can't wait for..... one hundred and 80eeeeeeee!!!😂😂😂

[@darrendaly7355]

Hi Rick as for your marathon don't worry too much I did the Sheffield half marathon a few years ago very hilly hardly any training injury 3 weeks before and it popped 1 mile in again did it in 2.32 and don't be afraid to be on the sauce the night before worked for me 😂😂

[@thebestman2680]

Agree on guys friend, I love the videos but sometimes I can’t watch the whole thing through so I need to wait for another time to finish and sometimes I end up forgetting until a few weeks later.

[@zynnertime]

I actually disagree on the Rory/Scottie final. I was rooting for these young guys, up-and-coming superstars, to duke it out in the final. Wish the final had been a better match but as Cam Young said, he didn’t play poorly, Burns just played insanely well. The semi-final matchups were also amazing to watch.

[@brianknight7897]

Rick if you ever get out to the West Coast and California to play Pebble Beach, might I suggest a side trip to Northwood in the heart of the Russian River district. This 9-hole golf course is also designed by Alistair Mackenzie. He built it while working on Pebble. Locals call it Knockwood for all the Redwood trees golfers hit with their shots. Good luck you will need it.

[@garyhooker3533]

I can definately feel a practice round at the holy grail with a certain SIR coming on Rick cant wait , enjoy rick , I am sure we all will too.

[@philipbennett1039]

Superb. Have a great time Rick.........On another note my daughter likes Bongo Bingo too.

[@maca71980]

Bongos bingo is the greatest night out you will ever have…..believe Rick, it’s mental and effing amazing

[@johnmcguigan5789]

Guy is spot on about handicaps. All amateurs have a tendency to judge themselves against their very best and get annoyed when they fail to hit those heights. I play off 7 and probably achieve that score about one time out of eight. It’s really annoying but that’s also the beauty of the game.

[@Kid_Senekal]

Rick you are going to love it mate!!! going to be awesome.

[@RickShielsGolfShow]

Can't wait!

[@shaun34]

Haha good luck running a marathon off of no training Rick…. I suspect you might end up walking more than you run, however I love the charity you are supporting so kudos to you for giving it a go.

[@swannifer360]

Would love to see Rick and Sir Nick Faldo have a friendly game around Augusta. Would be magic!

[@bryangodwin9040]

That’s amazing!! You’re going to have a blast.

[@nickupjohn8586]

Ugh ! So green eyed about your trip to Masters week !!! Have a wonderful trip Rick .

[@chadkeller9400]

I'll see you there next week!!

[@dixzylolz]

Rick's Tour signature should be sausage roll bite after every birdie! Looking forward for the Masters congrats you deserve it!

[@josephmcortez]

any plans for doing course revisits on break 75 of courses where you didn't break 75 you may have done some in past. I'd be curious to see how seeing a course a second time improves the game

[@williammoeslein9716]

For the KZbin Masters, you should have a qualifier for some of the lesser known channels. Have one in the US and one in the UK, and if you don't get the invite, you could potentially qualify to play.

[@DaveT383]

I loved that scramble video, the whole thing! Yes, I like the lesson vids to be short and sweet as you have done, but the playing vids, Break 75, How I Play Golf, etc., I enjoy the length. Well done, Lads. Speaking of guests, why not have some average run-of-the-mill rumjum golfers on that a) are knowledgeable, b) other average golfers can relate to, c) love the game, and d) are just ordinary, but charismatic folks? I live in Vietnam, am 64 yrs old, been playing all my life with, sadly, long periods of time where I couldn't, but am currently teaching 2 young lads. Asia is shit for facilities for young people - it's all geared to wealthy businesspeople. It needs fostering of youth golf programs!

[@kj_golf3895]

First tee gitters... I strangly been noticing they are leaving me. I know it's in part of just time passing by as I play lots and getting older... but I think there two things that will help people. First get to the driving range before the round and warmup, Secondly have a pre-shot routine. The second one, the pre-shot routine, is more important to me. Lastly as you folks are saying, Nobody will criticize a bad shot, they all have been there before and know how it feels.

[@UraniumAtom]

At least golf courses are open in the winter in the UK, here in Canada most don't open until mid April at the earliest.

[@jimray2281]

Love it! Rick vs Augusta! I’ll take Fitzpatrick at The Masters - became a fan when he won the US amateur at Brookline - I lived 20 minutes from there and was too much of a lazy hump to drive over. Did see Strange and Faldo on Sunday in ‘88 tho

[@George-ld9xu]

Has a winter specific ball ever been produced? Surely lower temperatures affect the dynamic behavior of a golf ball and its interaction with a club face. Any plastic-like material used as a cover and whatever is used in the core would have less give in cold conditions, compressing less and going shorter distances.

[@ga1980dawgs]

i live in augusta, where are you gonna play? knowing how popular you are, probably sage valley, forest hills, or woodside

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Rick would be the tour pro shouting "be the number" and it comes up 20 yards short 😂 I've never seen a big muscly guy be anything but motivational and positive towards a larger person and trying to help them if they want it

[@drewk9566]

I love being a paid commenter! Thank you Rick and Guy

[@danjohnson6292]

You mentioned David Duval!!! I Loved watching that guy. Can you imagine how many tournaments he would have taken from lefty if he'd stayed healthy and kept playing??

[@tgippp]

I’m a pharmaceutical rep…in 2020-2021 I had MEDICAL DOCTORS giving me fist bumps in their office 🤣 it was bloody awesome

[@epicragegaming2016]

cam young and sam burns are two very excellent up and coming star talent players on tour. especially cam young, he is an incredible golfer. he finished 7 times in the top 3 including ties last season.

[@matthewdewet5417]

For the simulator.. You can link your phone straight to a projector with chrome cast and its really cheap so you can project onto a screen straight infront of you fir really cheap

[@ShaunKempf]

The Masters shut down the use of "Masters" with a quickness when GG used it a couple of years ago, so I doubt the name sticks. Can't wait for it regardless of name!

[@toms8517]

I hope you get to bump into Jon of Stacked Golf at Augusta.

[@nickthomas6785]

Hey Rick, huge fan of the channel! I will be working at the Masters in the main Concession Stand and would love to see you come through there! it would be an honor to meet you!

[@logandepto]

Guy and Rick you guys are awesome and I really enjoy your content! Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@wrightjamesmark]

Can't wait for the Break 75 at Augusta! You can't hide this one Rick!

[@RingoDGD]

Okay if I was Guy, and Rick gets to play Augusta and I don’t. You’d NEVER hear the end of it. Can’t wait to see it though and happy Rick is going to get to play it.

[@mikeshatsky]

CANNOT WAIT for the Rick@Augusta break 75?!?! Rick...I'm sure you've received lots of comments about the finger - happened to me as well - looks like a boutonniere deformity and should be addressed (mine were casted for 6 weeks and "bent" back successful). Cheers!

[@cynt1111]

Think Faldo will get him a game at Augusta with a reciprocal at one of the Manchester municipals.

[@Golfandcoffee]

Rick Fehr - pga tour winner in the 80s/90s- BC Open ‘86 and Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic ‘94

[@andrewfabacher]

Is Rick going to get to play Augusta?? That would be absolutely incredible

[@korizen]

They don't need to roll the ball back. Just give club requirements for a tournament, remove driver or high woods from the bag as an option and it will change the dynamics for sure. Imagine 600 yard par 5 and you have to hit two 3 woods instead of driver and 7 iron to reach in 2, or it just allows smart lay-up plays. Other view is Pro's should have it tougher than rec players. Think of NBA, different game than the college ranks, in college and lower they have a longer shot clock, shorter 3 point line and probably other differences, pros have 24 seconds, extra length on 3 pointers. They made it tougher. Just my thought on the rolling back of ball option for courses.

[@christiankell6074]

I loved this episode so much; I cannot wait for the masters as I feel that this may be Rory's year to win. I am also intrigued to see if or what course Rick plays Golf on while at Augusta.

[@timh3375]

hopefully he will be able to play augusta national... Dude perfect were allowed to film there prior to the masters last year so maybe it's accesseble for youtubers

[@evamarielowndes3230]

@timh yes mabye Rick can film there 🤞

[@djs803]

Can't wait to hear about your masters trip. Go rory!

[@peterjones8618]

Sounds like he’s playing with Faldo at Augusta maybe the Sunday before Masters

[@slicerjohn1897]

Enjoy your time at he masters mate 👍 you lucky man 😁.

[@purpleleague5244]

I will be there on Monday, Cameras are allowed on practice days, just not phones

[@johnrowntree5450]

Great show but something that I've always wanted to know..What is the brand of jumper Guy is wearing?

[@wesleymeredith1380]

Rick , I will be at the Masters Wednesday thru Sunday,, Hope to see you there.

[@wesleymeredith1380]

Rick it was the Highlight of my Day meeting you yesterday at The Masters.

[@virtualmartijn]

@7:22 The TXG guys mentioned that they have it on good authority that he did not go shorter but switched to a different Ventus shaft.

[@joshbrownell551]

I listen to everything you do ur podcast and tips and break 75. I have a question for you guys how do you get backspin from a bunker shot

[@2009zachman]

I got lucky with getting tickets this year for the Masters! I got Monday practice round tickets, so maybe we won't cross paths, but I'll be looking for you😄

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Nice going dude ! I hope you do run into the crew.

[@SeanATX]

You cheeky bastard. Callaway really hooked you up to play Augusta on Monday!!