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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!

[@CraftedAds]

Wish I could go to Abby Dabby 😂😂😂😂

[@lancecooperphotos]

Thought it was Abby Babby

[@rgtfc9075]

@rafatenient

[@hemley100]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrb018538]

Did you know that the people in Dubai don’t like the flintstones? But the people in Abu Dhabi do

[@richardheaton3787]

@@TheGolfCommunity1 I think he knows that , there may be a touch of sarcasm in there . Ffs

[@HOshots]

Ricks game has changed much he looks so much more consistent and seems more confident in himself while over the ball🎉

[@Eat-MyGoal]

Wasn't this filmed in 2023 though? 18:07 'Seventeen, April next year'

[@kevinheitz9283]

His short game may always be his Achilles heel.

[@ubute]

@@Eat-MyGoal that's a seriously good pick up

[@franksmit763]

@@Eat-MyGoalfilmed in december of last year

[@Realest24]

😂😂😂 you don’t know anything bout golf

[@KarateSensei71]

All of Rick's content is exceptional, yet I love these matches best where he takes on junior golfers. His calm and polite demeanor is just great support to these young people. Well done Mate.

[@SteveNinetyski]

Did you say great or fake support?

[@dublin4liammccarthy]

Numerous examples there of Rick and Thomas hitting great shots, only to find Guy's ball in an even better position!

[@johnj2784]

Well it definitely looked that way, but we also don’t know if Guy had been hacking out of bunkers etc. and getting his ball there in 2 more shots 🤣

[@Jappa1995]

Rick's blurred lip-out at the 9th made me laugh, I mean obviously he would've made it if he took his time but still the quick blur got me hahaha

[@phillipskwarski3601]

Haha chucked a par on the card too. That’s a bogey

Not a given. Should've put at least a bogey on the scorecard.

[@stephenmccann3407]

It was a gimmie and clearly would have been given​@AuridasFranckevicius

[@hobden007]

So obvious they tried to hide it as well 😂

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

When Rick looked at the camera and said "to be 16 again" with that look on his face. I felt that in my heart.

[@wildstar-yq2jh]

ditto. and I'm a year older than Rick. I guess I'm well into my "complain about getting old" years old

[@kevinclark1002]

Especially when your 60 like me🤷‍♂️

[@kevinheitz9283]

62 here. The youngin doesn’t have much golf scar tissue yet.

[@chezchezchezchez]

What do you mean? How old are you? The thing is, all of us old people, we’ve been 16 before. You only get to do it once. the kid may never get to our age. It’s an honor and a blessing to be old.

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

@@chezchezchezchez I'm 43 and recently had the revelation of the fact the time is a one way street. In your mind you think you'll always be young, until the day you look into the mirror and barely recognize the man staring back at you.

[@scottal]

Love night golf. Being able to see the flight is so cool. What a great lad that Thomas is. Talented. Have to look out for him on tour soon.

[@CarlosSaintPatrick]

Great video! Would love it if you would do a WITB with your guests in the beginning of the video.

[@FaisalQuadri22]

What a delightful young man. I can’t wait to see him on tour one day

[@ds2575]

Lol daddy can't buy a tour card

[@mattsturgess1545]

@@ds2575I was thinking I bet his parents are loaded hence why he’s living out there playing golf Fair play to him 😂

[@Bech285]

Hopefully, seems like +4 is a minimum requirement for these young kids these days :/

[@bo55man]

​@@Bech285 he's not +4, fake handicap

[@brianwaldo2642]

I just finished plowing the driveway (it’s big), came in, made a cup of coffee and fired up KZbin to watch these two duel it out in “Abby Dabby”. Thomas is a delightful young man and shows potential for a brilliant career as a tour pro. Certainly someone to keep an eye on. Thanks Rick, for bringing a little summer into my long winter life here in Canada 🇨🇦.

[@danmurphy3998]

We all saw that missed putt on the last 🤣

[@Dpretorius123]

Yep, thats actually 1 over not level par🤣

[@kevinjager124]

I enjoyed this, particularly because it’s really nice to see the ball actually flying through the air instead of a shot tracker

[@Wilksey75]

If this is going to be a regular thing with these brilliant junior golfers which it should be as this content is great it should be called a round with uncle Rick😆

[@LeeHobbies]

"I've got my work against me today" Rick is a linguist genius. Anyone else would take the easy path of saying either "I've got my work cutout for me today" or "I'm up against it today", but it takes a legend of linguistic gymnastics to mash them together and save on words with such laser efficiency. Love this, I'm taking the pee, but I wouldn't want you to change, great video as always.

[@TheSimCaptain]

Yeah, I like the way he says "transcends" instead of transfers or transitions. Then, of course, there is the "damp squid" instead of the damp squib.

[@LeeHobbies]

@@TheSimCaptain haha, yeah, this started with my comment about the "Damp Squid" but really, it's the tip of the iceberg. Do you watch Golf Mates, Liam makes Rick look like Noam Chomsky in all fairness. Love both channels though, the English language is a minefield and anyone getting through unscathed took a detour or hid in the bushes :]

[@TheSimCaptain]

@LeeHughesPhotosthings I've been wondering if someone would write a Rick Speak to English dictionary some day. 🧐

[@matrix35]

Rick is very sneaky when his opponent have crucial putts. He tends to put alot of pressure on them intentionally with his words and he likes to stand behind the hole at times. Iam onto him!!

[@SteveNinetyski]

​@@matrix35 I notice that..he's like that annoying lad in your group only somehow he has a big following.

[@davidmonk6139]

Well done Rick, you are playing so well. Thomas contributed so much to this episode, with his skills and manner. He is a great lad with a very bright future.

[@kevingowdy3651]

What a great young man Thomas seems to be and a great course. Thanks for bringing Thomas into the light for us all to keep an eye on.👏👏

[@Araconox]

You've really improved in the last 2 years we've watched you on your channel. You only seem to get in trouble when you rush your back swing and 'pick it up'. Other than that, we love your enthusiasm for the game and your sage comments and respect for the other players. Very encouraging for the rest of us!

[@19DMS51]

Thank you for that round. What an enjoyable time watching Thomas and his ups and downs. Nice to Rick playing very steady golf. Great fun!

[@bdmango764]

Everyone else out here trying to do their own majors but Rick giving one video to a promising junior is not only a better watch but a much better way of growing the game too I think!

[@Ben_Tonks]

15.21 - Call to Prayer in the Background is an Epic Back Drop to a Great Game of Golf

[@nateapps7515]

wow you played amazing rick and that young lad just kept going! and you were both happy! even when things didn't go there way! very enjoy able to watch guys.

[@yunakayama2248]

Less than 5 minutes into the video, but anyone else picking up James Robinson vibes from Thomas? What a swing and likable personality. Great content!

[@_AlphaLimaGolf]

Great content as always, but Guy having to be quiet for a whole 9 holes of golf must have been one of the hardest things he’s ever had to do! 😂

[@guyledouche633]

Guy lurking in the background was killing me

[@SteveNinetyski]

24:42 Nice follow through👍

[@SteveFromStockport]

Fabulous content, yet again! When that lad learns some course management, the sky's the limit for him! Great entertainment, thank you!

[@remhasta5920]

This was magical. The vibes with Sam, Alexa, and the DOD King with Martin hosting unreal.

[@yt551217]

Fun entertaining video Rick; Great golf, nice ;people; really appreciate your posts. Yas Acres does not appear to have a course rating yet, but at the length you guys were playing and the water / difficult greens I’d guess the rating will be about 76. You and Thomas did very well to be around par; especially the kid under the pressure of the #1 YT golf channel. Well done , hope to see him and the other youngsters you’ve played with again some day.

[@epidemicsound]

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[@danielknull6086]

Great vid! I’ve never seen a night course lit up so well like that before, what a pristine place. The one place on earth where you don’t need a tracer to be able to see the ball perfectly everytime.

[@electrycznyemil1317]

WOW WHAT a putt on the last hole for Thomas. Great to watch relaxed 9holes. Rick you are confident now with your chipping and the whole game. Loved it!

[@jimboblaslo5046]

The course looked crazy good. Super match! Some quality golf played by both

[@Anvilarm07]

Another great video. I love the night golf. Thomas has a beautiful swing and is a great young player. Rick is charming and friendly as ever. The only thing better would be 18 holes. Did anyone but me wonder about the impact of the night lights on the condos lining the course? I guess if you put the bedrooms on the away side of the condo ...

[@kevinrobertson2053]

Your game is very much on point in this content Rick. As for Thomas, he is a natural on camera.....great for content, would be good to see him in the future, see how is game develops.

[@Tim25980]

Fantastic video! Thanks a lot! But what exactly happened to this last putt on the last hole?

[@zackgoesgolfing]

Ricks game has come on miles, glad to see the hard work paying off

[@jonathantoddsmith]

To show you just how good amateur golfers are, Thomas is currently ranked 3167 in the WAGR index. Impressive young man!

[@interestedbystander196]

What a nice young man. Great game, and Rick almost had him. The kid was a bit wayward off the tee sometimes, but his recovery game was phenomenal! Bravo.

[@rabihhalawi5251]

Happy to see that you are enjoying UAE Rick. This is one of the best places in the world….and golf during these days in UAE is amazing. Best of love to you and Guy. You both are amazing and I follow your games all the time. Cheers.

[@joshholmes]

Thomas has such extension in his back swing, it was an absolute pleasure to watch thank you for playing with him.

[@pedroramsey]

Love this 👏🏻👏🏻 would love to see you getting fitted my club champion and have you one day visiting us in Finland

[@scuz66]

Yes. Visit us in Finland

[@ileko92]

Summer midnight golf in Finland would be great!

[@MRbjr8]

very impressed with your positivity and encouragement towards the young man Rick, you are a teacher par excellence! (and I think BD's driver game rubbed off on you, you hits some bombs!)

[@stanleyyelnats1313]

Love the channel, Rick! I'd love to see a collaboration with you and Matt@golfsidekick ! That would be a fantastic video. Two of my favorites. Peace and Love from Atlanta, Ga.

[@eahannah]

Rick looks like he's 10 beers deep in the intro. Should be a fun watch! Lol

[@garyosborne8906]

Rick, that was one heck of a match and a fabulous video. Congrats on a great round of golf. I can only suppose that being a +4, he might have been a little disappointed but enjoyed the comeback finishing with an eagle. I always love your content regardless of outcome but this one was special on several levels. Age is our enemy and cannot be defeated. We may win a battle here and there but no one has ever won the war.

[@liam9020]

Rick giving himself plenty compliments on his golf in this 😂 Love the positive self talk

[@canarywundaboy3944]

Guy’s living his best life in this vid. Playing golf, great course, getting paid and doesn’t even have to worry about the camera! Goals. 😂

[@robertflint4115]

Why is everyone going to Dubai? Boxing, Strongman, MMA, Golf, etc...Are they really throwing that much money at these event/people to play over there? Just curious. Great video RS.

[@waynerhode6470]

Loved this - playing with or against better golfers raises your game, mate! They also don't chatter incessantly, talking about shots they cannot hit....

[@bassmasta9117]

He kind of looks like Rory lol. Great playing both of you. Just played my first ever round of golf over the weekend in Myrtle Beach thanks to the inspiration from Ricky Shiels!

[@marchughes9259]

Great little video, amazing looking course, aaaaand.... whisper it, but Rick, your game is definitely on the up - looks like all that practice is paying off, congratulations! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏻

[@natezeune]

Swing looks great Rick 👍🏽 Nice to see you playing well.

[@robertdyton5587]

What a match. Didn’t want either of you to lose but hey Ho. Ricks driving was as good as I’ve seen him for a while. Thomas, what a player.

[@connorfarrin5730]

Absolute great round of golf! Rick had definitely had a few beers before hand! And still turned up! 😂🤘🏼 loved it! 🙌🏼

[@robertwheeler-qw4kh]

Couldn't help but notice that whoever was playing with you (suspecting Guy) was throwing DARTS at some of those greens. Good stuff gents. Hell of a putt at the last! Best of luck for a long pro golf career Thomas!

[@fretfreaks1085]

Your game is on fire right now Rick! Keep it up!!!

[@patrickscribner]

Must have been great playing well again Rick! You guys looked like you had an awesome time

[@Kr8zyVids]

Rick doing his best Dustin Johnson impression beating up on teenagers in Abby Dabby lol doesn’t get any better

[@jaxongolf]

Great round, Rick! I honestly think it was just a couple of tricksy-breaking short putts that kept you over par. I think the best shot for you was the very uncomfortable pitch into the flag at 25:22 so way to manage yourself. Cheers, Rick!

[@steveuk9162]

What a lovely young lad. Quality golf on show from both sides

[@DonAl9114]

Rick , you were the consistent player. This young man still has a long way ahead. Enjoy your stay. 😊😊😊

[@Daytripper806]

Nice lad. Wish him all the best for the future.

[@bosskoala7]

Ok I need some rule clarification here (asking as I m always confused in the instance). If you tee off and it’s clear your ball is OB / Lost, and there s no drop zone, you have to tee off again correct? Which is much more penalising than taking a drop from where the ball went OB..

[@jimboblaslo5046]

It's a hazard not oob. Just drop at entry point

[@craigfroude8109]

I’m going there in May.. will definitely play the night time session.. great video.. keep up the good work Rick …

[@Chris-lh6hw]

What a talented player Thomas is 👍 wishing him well. The golf course looks great and I would love to play there. Well played Rick you looked happier today 🙏

[@Thealmostaveragegolfer]

Good to see you playing some great golf, left a few puts short and the 9th was not great, however, best golf for a while and what a course

[@nicholasmari7574]

Rick, that was some of the best drives I've seen you hit in a while. Fun to watch, great lad too. Cheers mate

[@jamesaubrey2793]

Stop loving his member dude, all you lot!!!!

[@timothysharlowjr]

What a lad! I think people don't realize most +4 hc's will bogey 3 to 4 hole per round. But Thomas always knew where he was trying to go. What a beautiful course. Night golf needs to catch on in the states.

[@charliealleman4966]

Doesn't +4 mean he shoots 4 under 80% of the time?

[@timothysharlowjr]

@@charliealleman4966 world handicaps take in to account your last 20 submitted rounds so it fluctuates. He could go out tomorrow and register a 6 under. A +4 as I understand it means he shoots from 68-74 on average in a par 72

[@Micker375]

No they don’t - proper +4s don’t. +4s with this new WHS are more like 1 or 2 handicaps in the old system. I see this chaps scores regular - not the scores of a +4

[@charlesmungroo2345]

Great video Rick. The quantity of adverts is a killer though

[@stuartmi7chell129]

Another great video Rick you keep making these entertaining videos keep up the great work… what a course that is too. Thomas is one for the future great young man Thanks guys

[@JimmyG0LFS]

What a special treat Rick!

[@payneys]

this is brilliant so far you’ve played 2 courses ( Earth course and Yas ) i’ll be playing next week … thanks for all the tips ! 😂

[@ChristianRealEstateMatching]

Love the Luke Kwon move at 8:21

[@lubear260]

Glad you changed it to stroke play. Love stroke play

[@sidtaubman6007]

what ping driver did you use?

[@Ford420]

rick your golf is amazing at the moment keep it up dude

[@janoelfke1004]

Great driving Rick!🎉

[@bubblesandfins]

I do match play, then if I do not beat my buddy at that, we do stroke, then if that fails, Stableford! And if that fails, I buy the beers at the 19th :)

[@stewartdouglas1164]

Great content and what a finish. Is Thomas based/living/workin with parents in UAE - A little more of his story would have been nice.

[@jamesvincent407]

My local course ! Glad you loved it Mr S …

[@davidtodd3179]

Good to see you playing well 👏

[@JDodgerJam7]

What handicap is Rick?

[@mastermanningtkd]

Best I have seen you play Rick

[@GaryWebber-n8p]

I’ve played Thomas in match play! He’s a tough out! All around solid game…

[@East_Tennessee_Golfer]

I’m very impressed with Rick’s golf especially the chip on 8!!!! Keep up the good work

[@margaretvalentine5971]

The old rooster talking about the spring chicken….good game. The course is amazing. Not sure if I’d like to live that close with flood lights blazing til all hours.

[@PaulBurkhardt]

Rick, you look more relaxed and it definitely translates on the course. How did Guy play?

[@Mike13684]

Swing mechanics are looking great Rick!

[@chandlerbryan1793]

Rick's driving the ball great! Tune up those approach shots and it's gonna be FIRE.

[@SteveNinetyski]

FIRE!? How old are you, 13?

[@geoffhoward5241]

Some awesome driving there Rick, a great video

[@benmerritt5229]

Great game. Solid golf Rick. Driving was phenomenal. Especially considering you were a few pints deep 😉

[@benbav4585]

Love the way Rick always wants the other player to do well. 👍

[@fantabanta9326]

A tight course would destroy this guy.... not a +4 by a long shot

[@copper1511]

Could just see it in Ricks face. 🤣 That L stung more than usual. He really did not want to lose to a 16 year old.

[@craigdoorbar]

What driver is rick using now?

[@aidanbonny7926]

Ricks game was on point! Grrat video guys

[@SammySnead]

Rick Sheils + Kyle Berkshire would equal KZbin gold!

[@lucasvandenberg1518]

Great video. And for the record, unless I miscounted, if you played Match Play, you would have finished All Square. :)

[@jamesgardner5293]

I know it’s only 9 holes, but most consistent good drives I’ve seen from you (Rick).

[@stephencozart4248]

What a story that kid will have for the rest of his life. Beating Rick with an Eagle on the last. Definitely not a bad way to lose the round!

[@georgemccutcheon9867]

What a genuinely nice kid, good luck to him 👍🏻