Unbelievable! Can I Break 75 on a Hidden USA Golf Course?

In this video Rick Shiels attempts to Break 75 at Streamsong in Florida, USA.
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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel! This KZbin channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
I specialise in golf equipment reviews, golf instruction & I play against some of the best golfers in the world!
I also want to make you play better golf by providing coaching video on all topics about golf, how to fix your slice, fix your hook, help you drive the golf ball longer, hit your irons more pure, hit your irons closer to the hole and help you draw and fade your golf shots.
I will also help you lower your score by chipping better by stopping you duff and thin chips, pitch the ball closer and also create backspin. Also I will provide you help to putt better and hole more putts!

[@scottconklin3241]

Me, 30 yards left: Hooked it. Rick, 30 yards left: Pulled it just a touch.

[@dl4932]

Brilliant, that made me laugh. That's exactly what I have been thinking for ages 😂

[@ondrejzacek9243]

I love Rick and his channel but this made me laugh as hell because I felt it the same waz imediately.😀

[@nopressuregolf]

But he is pulling them? You're hooking them? different shots. I don't get it

[@mikebraithwaite6537]

A hook and a pull are different shots.. that's why

[@kooijbas]

​@@nopressuregolfhe's not pulling them, they have huge curves

[@eagle-mangolf271]

Everybody has opinions. So here’s mine. Idc what you shoot or how you’re playing. I just love watching you do what you do and play some golf. Bad golf. Good golf. Great golf. I’m here for it and so are the haters. Keep up the work man we love ya!

[@sambean8133]

The halftime stats were a nice touch to this video. Definitely do this going forward 👌🏻

[@TheRocketrob3]

Time stamp?

[@sambean8133]

@@TheRocketrob3 29:01

[@ProfessorCartwright]

Agreed. Would enjoy seeing those after each video as well.

[@VincentFrocione]

100%

[@JDSFLA]

I have enjoyed Rick's videos for years, but I have to question his course management here. First, if I was coming off my worst ever warm-up session I would not announce that I was going to play driver all day. First hole (330 yards), make sure you just set up a wedge shot by using whatever is a 230 yard club in your bag. That way you build your confidence and don't walk off with an immediate double bogey. Seventh hole his drive rolls into the water when 3-wood would have been sufficient. Last hole he wants to "annihilate" the ball with his driver. Why? He does best when he smooths his swing and still gets plenty of distance. He had some bad luck with the putter, but the real problem was not hitting the scoring areas off the tee.

[@leonardhandzlik6008]

Finally, a criticism that isn't snide, and I can agree with. I think the single biggest problem with Rick is he hits his driver too often.

[@jbsgolf3850]

Totally agree. His strategy is non existent. As always.

[@peep5118]

@@leonardhandzlik6008( I’m no golf expert ) but his driver always seems to be one of his worst clubs also

[@jamesthrower3865]

I agree with everything you said. I watched him do a 9 hole video playing only irons and he shot 3 under. He doesn’t need driver every time on a par 4 or par 5. He should follow 2 rules, get the ball in play then get it on the green. Birdies will come to you.

[@bullwinklemoose8291]

Solid comment. Thumbs up. I'd also take it one step farther and point out to Rick that his full wedge shots in this round were laser focused. On holes where he can...hit an approach shot that puts him at 125 in so that he can put that wedge inside of ten feet.

[@Bowmanmf]

Rick! Your game falls apart when the regret and fear creeps in. It happens because you are focused on your score, instead of on hitting good shots and enjoying the experience of just being out there. Fun to watch. always love the videos!

[@CCBZRG]

The drone tracer shots are amazing. Nice round Rick, don't be too hard on yourself. You are way better than the majority of golfers out there.

[@rastikal]

Exactly that, different courses every week as well, I find it hard and play the same one all year round.

[@SteveNinetyski]

And why shouldn't he be..he has played for 25 years and it is basically his job😂 It is hardly a compliment

[@bobwilkinson6828]

You're right, Rick is a far better golfer than me........but I'm not making my living on KZbin playing golf.

[@roversfan16]

Caddy was a cool, cool guy. Never strayed from the next shot. Love that.

[@christopherkearns6739]

Rick, you are class and im not even trying to tell you what to do but why not go for a more forgiving driver, Peter Finch is using the Pung g430 max 10k. And hes crushing it. Also your iron play is phenomenal, just putter let you down today. But as far as KZbin golf goes, you're still the man

[@gainsofglory6414]

Wow. This video opening is filmed on what must be the highest point of elevation in all of Florida. That looks like a solid 50 feet above sea level! Lived there 7 years and never saw a hill above 20. Amazing.

[@UncleJamesJuniorJames]

You should research florida golf burial mounds. Dont know how much truth is to it but an interesting subject.

[@16bradhall]

Loved the mid round analysis. Would love to see that in other videos. I’m an analyst in golf as well as in my day job so would love to see more of that going forward. Keep it up Rick.

[@Scroller77-s8d]

“Going to hit a soft cut up the right”… snap hooks it 75 yards left. lol love you though Rick. Good video as always.

[@chriswhite827]

Noticed Rick that when you slowed your swing down on 9th…your 2nd and 3rd shots were sublime. Crisp contact and accurate to where you wanted the ball to finish. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@TheTraditionalGolfer]

His biggest problem by far is his hips firing to early trapping him on the inside he then has to stall and flip to try and sync his swing up. When he slows down it allows his hands to go slightly quicker than his hip giving him space to swing and more chance to time the strike. Its his number 1 biggest swing flaw.

[@christophercoleman857]

​@@TheTraditionalGolfer Spot On.

[@peterodonnell3399]

Yup, same problem with his chipping

[@TheTraditionalGolfer]

@@peterodonnell3399 👍yep absolutely is

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

@@TheTraditionalGolfer Putting has also been a problem for Rick for quite a while. He has good days with it, but most rounds, he loses 4 to 5 shots with his poor putting.

[@MrDavelyons]

leave that driver at the course, they can use it to shoo gators LOL

[@willy5342952349855]

That 3 putt from 6 feet was tough man

[@steveallen7063]

Brutal wasn’t it. We’ve all been there.

[@blade643]

we've all been there lol

[@Brock1996]

Went here on a golf trip this summer before my daughter was born. 3 amazing courses and an elite place for a boys trip. Can’t recommend it enough

[@Eat-MyGoal]

21:36 'I took some off that as well' (blames caddy in his head) 🤣🤣

[@robertl8665]

The caddie was about 15-20 yards off with his advice tbf

[@SJ-je8gw]

@@robertl8665yeah shocking yardage . 180 playing 9 down 171 . Middle of green is probably 160 playing 151 . Plus down wind . Basically 140 -145 shot to pitch middle of green which is all that’s needed when your gunna get a decent hop forward

[@andylopez163]

It was 160 shot

[@SJ-je8gw]

@@andylopez163 to land it pin high maybe with a sky high Bryson gap wedge . Ricks trappy draw with release he should be playing to pitch middle of green . You been playing to much PlayStation

[@BedfordDort-gs9dl]

@@SJ-je8gw I think you nailed it. He said specifically if you hit it 165 it's over the back. Rick then picks up his 8 iron and said it's not a full one (for fear of going long). Why he doesn't take the back out of it and send a 9 Iron beats me.

[@robertflint4115]

Rick's "Not his finest" round is a dream round for me. 😎

[@joshschultz2008]

Throw that Evnroll/Scotty xerox (what ever it is) in the lake and go back to the Odyssey 2 ball.

[@michaellawrence399]

Literally 10 seconds after saying he plays better with a caddy because he listens he ignores the caddy and he takes driver lol

[@averylargebear]

That was a nice stretch of play in the middle of the round, Rick--take confidence and keep plugging away! You're doing great and it's great to follow along as someone who loves golf but who could only dream of breaking 100 at a place like this!

[@sangvannarath6059]

With all of the resources available, you would think someone would help him fix that hook. "Argh, pulled it!".

[@Jmooney503]

I love watching Rick golf, but mostly I love watching Rick have a good time. Great video Rick!

[@HITMAN-zl7dp]

Great effort Rick. Still positive attitude. PLEASE GET RID OF THAT DRIVER.

[@unspokenword5934]

Yes!! That driver is costing him at least 5 shots a round. Ricks iron play has significantly improved, he is scrambling from spots off the fairway. His putter costed him 5 shots and his driver 5 shots ⛳️

[@TheTraditionalGolfer]

It's user error not the club.....

[@harrymarckle5742]

Yeah his game isn’t at the level where an LS driver suits him. Needs a more forgiving one.

[@Eat-MyGoal]

Don't know why he still letting pride get in the way of his driver choice. He needs a forgiving driver not a low spin one. But therein lies the issue, he's stubborn about his game.

[@HITMAN-zl7dp]

Rick seems to fixated on speed since he visited Bryson?? Speed is no good if you trade it for accuracy. Don't know why he didn't just upgrade his PING as it was working for him. Bit the bullet Rick, we comment because we care.

[@christophers6769]

Big fan of the channel, Rick, always been a supporter. I love the content, and while I appreciate seeing courses that I might not get a chance to play myself, playing to a level that doesn’t meet your expectations is never fun. Perhaps shut down the Break 75 series until you can start scoring slightly better and we can watch the old Rick shoot under par? It’s obviously your job to produce KZbin content but thinking long term, you don’t want to get burned out.

[@dave087764]

Gotta say Rick, I know you didn't play your best round (we all have bad ones), but your chipping/short play has drastically improved. Showing real improvement. Good work and great content as all ways

[@bullwinklemoose8291]

LOL. I must have watched a different video. The video I watched had three 3-putts, one of which was from six feet, and a chip or two that left him 40 feet away. But I do enjoy Rick's video's immensely (especially the break 75 series), his content, watching his struggles, and especially enjoy seeing the great golf courses.

[@ragecave518]

Streamsong is awesome. Stayed there in ‘21 and played all three courses. As you said at the beginning Rick it’s very ‘natural’ and not what you’d think of a typical Florida course. I remember being at the range on the Black course and looking out thinking it looked like an African savannah.

[@Chas-man33]

That course looks amazing!!! Thanks for bringing us along. The swing is in a transition phase. It’ll soon get to where you want it.

[@christophermm23]

I love that Ricks music never tells the shot coming up. You can have the most victorious music playing and then it's a horrible shot. You would never know

[@getovryourslf4444]

I'm on the first hole, and I had to look it it was breaking 85. At the signature hole now and what a beauty of a hole. Rick you got to stop with all the complaints after every shot. You stand there after a bad shot like you've never hit a bad one. Then you talk about for 30 more seconds. Your killing your game with mental bashing yourself all the time. Hit the ball and go. You can't change a bad shot by talking about it and thinking about it all the way to the next shot brother. Now on the ninth hole and your talking about working hard on your game. You need to work on your mental game and you even touched on it while taking about working on your game on the 9th tee box.

[@snooplovesbricks]

loving the new positive and happier rick ....please keep it up you are traveling around the world ,visiting some of the best course out there play golf for a living you should have one bad moment on the golf course your living the dream enjoy every shot good or bad

[@SteveNinetyski]

It is fake positivity..he even said he was forcing it. The lad is a dummy that cannot even fathom the possibility he makes mistake after mistake..then puts it down to bad luck. Basically how every amateur explains their round.

[@jms7050]

⁠@@SteveNinetyskiamen!!

[@richardbranley4120]

How can this guy say he is a pro !! Even the caddie had a look on his face , that said “” what is this guy doing “ !!!

[@primafacie6442]

I think James Wiltshire Golf was right about Rick’s swing problems.

[@GralphW]

Heading out to the Saturday comp - this was probably not the inspirational round I was hoping to view🤣😂 Love the honesty Rick.

[@CoryMckinnonHandle]

Was there in 2016 when it was only 2 courses. Stayed at the club house, woke up looked out the window to see my clubs waiting for me. A must play destination course!

[@joshholmes]

Rick, I love this video. Fantastic golf course and pretty good golf. Amazing attitude from you! And I loved the pin video on the first hole. Do wish the team used it more as I was constantly looking for where's the hole throughout the video.

[@eg1918]

I have played streamsong several times. All 3 of the courses. It's one of the most difficult group of courses I have played. Beautiful property!

[@FloridaManRacer]

God, Rick was all around me this year. Between Streamsong and Cabot Citrus farms alone we're talking MAYBE an hour or two? I've got an Arnold Palmer designed course, a Nancy Lopez designed course and a former PGA Champions Tour course in my backyard I play all the time and I was really kinda hoping he'd hit one of them up, but he's playing some really high end stuff in this year's Florida swing so I'm not shocked he didn't trek over my way more. But it would be really nice if he comes in the future to have a Florida meet up of some kind, his content has really served me well over the years, and I've built a nice bag that suits me because his content taught me what kind of equipment to look for. My goal of breaking 90 on the Arnold Palmer Legends course happened last month with an 88. I'd still be shooting 100+ rounds if not for what I've learned on this channel.

[@markwright4822]

Love it he’s using his wedges more around the green,keep going Rick , break 70 isn’t far away I’m sure

[@davidpotts4860]

I'd agree for the front 9 !

[@seanmawson6286]

It's easy to say that sitting behind your keyboard ​@@davidpotts4860

[@stuartkane2786]

Break 70 really? He hasn't been under par in I don't know how long

[@jantypl6742]

Watching your channel for 9 years. Enjoyed the course videos all the time and have seen the tons, if not all. Somewhat it has changed, it gets harder and harder to watch it. Now production is great locations are superb. And you are anoyed with each and every shot. Shot being hit, then long elaboration on what was wrong and again. It is hard to digets, but I am trying and hoping for some change. Still like the reviews and tips. Thank you for all the work you have put in your videos, it is the great effort and all the best.

[@chrisward3]

I played there last year on the Blue course, and it was one of the funnest courses I’ve played. Was great to re-live the experience through your round Rick. All the best!

[@alanmoran485]

Guess the caddies thoughts???......this guy talks a good game lol love the enthusiasm as always. Its just a game afterall

[@paulberesford5862]

Played the Red and Blue courses in 2015, before Black was finished. Amazing resort courses and the hotel and hospitality is stunning…..great to see you playing it Rick!!

[@GrayHughesInvestigates]

I think everyone in unison said "story of the day" on that last put.

[@jobyseitz]

Game is definitely improving. I like the effort to hit 4th gear with driver. Please… I’m begging… put a damn mallet in the bag 😂

[@le-oc3yx]

Caddie: Thats a great shot! Richard: *belly ache that the ball didnt slam dunk for a hole out*

[@jemmcc]

Rick always seems to get brilliant caddies 👌 looks like a superb place to visit.

[@CalebColeman-nv8fq]

This is so cool, I read the caption thinking wow a hidden course in America this should be cool, not knowing it’s the course 30 minutes down the road from me that I want to play more than anything. Been searching for a good video of the course and nobody better than Rick to make it. Playing there this summer!!

[@Frankandevanp]

You can't just drop in "I'm going to change my 3 wood with immediate effect" without any emotion at all! It's Ol' Bluey 🤧🤧😭

[@RealDougFields]

This place is incredible. I am so glad to see you get to play there. I have suggested this course to you in the comments below some of your other Florida videos. Given how windy it was for your round, You played better there than I did.

[@IanMacKinnon-nz3oi]

Love Streamsong. A real challenge and unique for Florida.

[@johnclarke-ik6uz]

You need to get back to stream song and play the Black course as it is the best one! Not only is every hole epic but many of your shots are amazing it also has the toughest greens.

[@Stiffshaft_Golf]

Lets go Rick! One of my favorite local courses

[@badez86]

Liked this vid. Yes the bants is missing, but sound, scene's, background noise, WAY better

[@user-sx1fg7lc3c]

Heading here in December to play 4 rounds with 15 of my buddies. Going to be an awesome trip. Expensive for my budget but its going to be a little treat to myself.

[@markgoulding5333]

With all the endless help Rick gets he’s not improving 😂❤

[@paulheeney-jd1qu]

330 yards first hole. Thats a 4 iron and wedge for Rick. Why the driver?

[@normlang1994]

KZbin 😉

[@danielosborne3090]

Thought he could drive it and was 90 yards short That driver is not his friend Hook hook hook

[@stevec9704]

Streamsongis a great facility. Played all 3 courses. Black I did best on, 77 first round on it walking with a 3/4 set of clubs. Blue 82, and Red 80. In the summer it feels like your on the surface of the sun. Hope you come back.

[@almostpractical008]

I really like the stats appearing in bold on the screen. Its a nice touch that looks good

[@ivorhughes0307]

Why more speed. Rick, you hit 160 ball and from what I have leaned it’s around on the green is where you make up shots. 3 foot putt = 300 yard drive (12th painful to watch)

[@mickbanner]

Sounds slightly hacky... but Rick should "reward" himself with gold (

[@morten3465]

Putting a blues soundtrack on a break 75 video actually really hits the spot 😂 I kind of love it

[@sikione26]

Don't change the putter Rick, maybe let some one look at the stroke? Don't put to much stress on shooting a certain score, just enjoy the round and the course, the rest will fall into place! Love the series, can't wait to see which course is next 🙂👍🔥

[@kevos65]

Watched finch on the tobacco road yesterday.. He played it well... Cmon Ricky

[@JdorseyFL]

Streamsong is built on an old phosphate mine. It is not “excess sand.” Great resort and a serious challenge for any golfer.

[@mattberkeyowesme5236]

That 12th hole 3 putt was absolutely brutal 😅

[@GolfLifer67]

Stats were very cool. Love that. Brutal putting round though. Looking trimmer !

[@primafacie6442]

Never got on with Envroll myself, wouldn’t have one if it were free.

[@justinkidney3965]

Would love to see you, Fryer, Pete and Carter play the 3 courses together 👌🏻 would definitely be epic!

[@SEYM0URBUTTS]

Golfed the Streamsong courses last summer.. incredible experience

[@lucashafford]

Hey Shiels team. Just hit the end of the front 9 and gotta say I'm a fan of the stats. Especially if you're gonna compare after the back 9. Keep up the good work lads and happy Easter.

[@Rhodri101283]

Why hit driver on a 330 yard par 4? Surely a 4 iron and a wedge is the smart play?

[@ExRegnar]

Watching Rick is extremely relatable. I legitimately NEVER know where my driver is going. Or how far.

[@scottal]

My heart goes out to Rick sometimes. Not in a sympathy way but you can see he really wants to do well. Still not seen him break 75 ;) Cheers for a great video.

[@gregwestfall9578]

It was one of those days, Rick. I can't wait to see you put it all together. I think a new putter change would help you. Even if it's just a psychological .

[@theeyesurgeon1]

Streamsong is an hour from my house and probably my favorite place in the world for golf. I like it more than pebble. But you don’t goto streamsong to shoot a score, just do truly enjoy an amazing three courses

[@rcperkjr]

Hole 1 was a dissaster from the start. Here is my reasoning (no judgement and I would do the same thing and same the same thing, that is why this is funny and supposed to be humorous response). You make a point about playing better with a Caddie and how it forces you to listen more. He then tells you the yardage, what the safe shot it and then asks what club. Your response is "Driver, going to be driver all day today" - I literally fell over laughing so so hard. All I could think of was exactly how I sound on the golf course hahahaha. Dude, hit the 3w to the BIG SAFE spot. You even made a point of having a terrible warm up.... HIT THE 3w to the BIG SAFE SPOT. Easy par with 3w, wedge, putt putt, hell maybe even a birdie Great video, always a fan and thanks for the self relieving laugh.

[@danielosborne3090]

Spot on 😊

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

That Connor stitch may possibly be peak Rick Shiels Golf! LOL

[@judeyBbb]

Ryan wondered the large mistake that he could’ve made after the first hole.

[@lazerflavor]

I’d like to see a few videos at the same course, one match play, one break 75, and one 2-4 person scramble. That way you’re not stressing trying to break 75 your first time playing a course knowing you don’t have a second chance to get it.

[@scottwest7995]

Buy the Mizuno M Craft OMOI 02 blue putter…so well balanced and nice off the face. You’ll love it. I have the same Evnroll and the Mizuno is night and day.

[@crk2288]

Rick - "If I hit driver slightly left, I'm in the water." Proceeds to hit driver in the water instead of a safe shot. Advice to all: don't intentionally pick a club that brings a hazard in play, if avoidable.

[@danielosborne3090]

Said he was going to listen to the caddy too I’m pretty sure any decent caddy would say take the hazards out of play

[@steveaustrie8359]

Rick never cease to amaze me and never know what to expect.

[@Hrvatski77]

Better than Bullard apparently 😂😂

[@aussie5941]

Jimmy the gimme. Let's see his score putting out every hole and playing courses he doesn't know. Jimmy is a good player, but let's not kid ourselves he's better than he is. I take that back, I forgot he's so talented , he has had 147 breaks at snooker, 9 darters and ran the marathon in under 2hrs.

[@macmccarthy9828]

Hope your new putter will be better, love watching your videos. Thanks

[@ltlslick1]

Beautiful landscape. Well done on a solid round.

[@bradgibson1072]

I would really like to see Rick try a lab, or counter balanced putter

[@jimfitzsimmons9897]

I did enjoy that. You got to figure playing a course you've never played can add few strokes.

[@annettegaskell4871]

Think you hit the g425 bit better but love the content

[@schneider0942]

That 7th hole is beautiful. The bridge just puts the cherry on top. 1 yard shorter rick and it would of funneled nicely toward hole.

[@imcriner3374]

Don't worry about the gators, what about sunstroke? .... note your caddie's wearing sensible headgear. Still rare in UK summers.

[@tartantam1927]

Time to change this series to break 80

[@JGEyeDoc]

Very enjoyable and well played 👏👏 for a 6 Hcp Rick - I play off 6 and would be happy with 81 on that course TBH

[@jwalworth1973]

Played it back in December. Great experience!

[@Contempt805]

Is it me or was Rick waaaaay better with his Ping driver?

[@Njohns1]

You can tell right away he’s trying to be more positive. Tough way to start when you’re trying to stay positive. Keep at it Rick still love the content!

[@TheBradleyp63]

Let's go for a full club fitting. Also,go with what the fitter recommends. Let's see one with Trottie! BTW great videos! Don't listen to the hate in the comments. I've said this before, but I have epilepsy and would love to be able to play.

[@-father]

Streamsong is an absolute gem

[@carldecator2970]

Good choice of the Blue Course, which I think is the best of the three

[@andrewbrinkman-wu5yt]

halfway stats a welcome addition :)

[@bradwooten10]

Played the blue course here, was so much fun. Red is next on my list but have to wait until May when rates drop. Not cheap

[@eddielee5634]

Good strike on a ten yard chip shot. Thumbs up!!