What can I shoot at the INCREDIBLE 2025 Open golf course? - Royal Portrush

[@rchrissis66]

Rick your fitness plan is really paying off. You look the best I’ve seen you in years. Well done.

[@owzer87]

is this a joke?

[@kurtdempsey3804]

Gary is a straight up assassin. Master of fairways.

[@JeDxDeVu]

Chipping around the green? Naaa. 3 wood out the rough? Hold my beer ! 😂

[@cleswag2419]

that’s cuz he has the yips 😂

[@NortherIke]

Exactly!!!

[@EmbedGolf]

Links golf

[@vrezhgulyan6834]

The real part that makes no sense is forcing a 3 wood to be around the green, when you don't like chipping. Unless you except a miracle to end up on the green you might as well layup to your prefered number and have a wedge in

[@badez86]

Min Woo Lee's vid with Rick was a real eye opener for me. When he commented on Rick's game about how hard he hits his wedges and iron's it really made me pay more attention to my own game and it improved for the better. Great seeing Rick mostly hit each wedge at 110% power and then from time to time saying 'I'll hit this smooth' (and hitting it at 109%)... Love you Rick! Play your game. How buttery is Gary though.

[@ukdavepianoman]

Loved watching this. Gary's swing is so smooth and effortless. Rick should be very happy with this round - tough course and he played it well. That 16th would terrify me - I'd be aiming 20 yards left and playing short.

[@bassmasta9117]

I love Gary's golf swing, I wish I had that natural comfortable looking kind of golf swing. I feel like I've seen him before on another video

[@MRbjr8]

So many great tidbits in this video, the 3 wood out of the rough, good & bad,; the Guinness at the turn, a must at Royal Portrush!, playing w/ Gary McNeill , what a gentleman and topnotch player and that was just the front 9 ! Savoring this one Rick, one of your best efforts to date!

[@ClarkBaxter100]

Loving the Ireland course's 🙌

[@behemothpowersports5958]

Good golf lately Rick! Fun to watch.

[@4spliffsaround]

Gary " I have a certain set of skills" Neeson 😂

[@lukedotson5966]

I came here looking for this comment.

[@chriscinnamon2256]

I figured I wouldn't be the only one who thought that!!

[@GreensideWithAubrey]

Rick possiblly has the best life

[@therealBocaStudios]

No his golf game sucks 😂

[@GreensideWithAubrey]

Hes playing good atm

[@ClarkBaxter100]

@therealBocaStudios he's a scratch golfer, playing some of the hardest courses in the world, yet according to Kevin his golf game sucks.... 💀Think before you comment kiddo.

[@DivotKings]

@@therealBocaStudiosare you a tour pro?

[@jawide626]

​@@therealBocaStudios hows your golf game off the back tees?

[@andrewrichards2291]

The filming and composition of the programmes is stunningly great…

[@PeteJones-wz9se]

Fine work Rick, keeping it real on the home stretch 😀 Gary is a class act and fine ambassador for the club.

[@johnbonanno9240]

Another spectacular course. Thanks Rick for the videos! Cheers from 🇺🇸!

[@jacobwilliamson4777]

They say never meet your heroes. They’ll disappoint. But man what fun it’d be to play a round with Rick! He’s seems like the best guy to hit the links with. Positive energy, loves golf easy to get on with. Just seems like a really humble guy. Easily my favorite channel. Well done mate! 👍🏻

[@morkinmoonprince]

Having played Royal Portrush a few times off 13 handicap and been punished by my mistakes, I was so pleased to actually see that a great pro golfer like yourself can equally be tested by this course and frustrated too. It gives me faith in my own ability! Thanks.

[@timgooseshaw]

A great round of golf Rick, well played for hanging on in there. Joy to watch some great golf on an amazing course. Round was full of highs and some lows but very well played, especially Calamity Corner 😃🏌‍♂️⛳️👌👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@neilmccartney9987]

Portrush (and stewart) both are amazing places and even more spectacular on a lovely day, you just got treated to our usual summer. Come back in September when school is back and the weather will be beautiful. Loving the Northern Ireland and Ireland tour.

[@joelwood1978]

These Irish videos have been class. Impressive in how put together and really showed the beauty of the courses. Great effort Rick & team 👏

[@Tasmanian.]

The north of Ireland really is unreal. Well done putting this one together. Looking forward to seeing some more content from Eire

[@Bob-e3j5j]

fabulous courses on this run...thanks for the tour

[@DCardz]

That was phenomenal. I've been waiting for this video since he announced his N. Ireland trip a while back. Great golf Rick! Much love from Canada.

[@Anvilarm07]

Great video as usual. The best thing is how you show the bad - that 3 wood in the rough - with the good - that amazing 16th hole and putt.

[@dave6012]

Gary is one of those pros that every amateur should look up to. What a player, what a gentleman. I want to be like him when I grow up.

[@chrisperks9822]

Fantastic round Rick, and the views are just superb

[@jpdst29]

Wow, these golf courses just keep getting better and better. Such amazing venues and views.

[@davidmcdermott2965]

Great to see the best of Ireland’s courses on your channel Rick. An extra club on your approaches would have made so much difference to this round.

[@BuzCity511]

Love the celebration Rick! Keep being yourself, that’s what we come to watch (along with the beautiful golf courses).

[@check4v]

We need to bring back the sausage roll reviews

[@weeronnie100]

That was a fantastic watch thought you had it in the bag Rick playing great golf mate nice to see and Gary is such an easy going guy and a real gent thanks Rick and the team great watch 👍

[@steeno1985]

Really great series of videos Rick, have been really enjoying this. No better advert for the island of Ireland.

[@Jbuffman17]

Rick with the signature "look at this..."

[@christiaanouwehand3615]

Rick, you should do nature documentary like David Attenborough once you retire! Absolutely beautiful golf course!

[@Floki6753]

Showing places that has not experience civilization Like that tee shot on 17 😁 Was fun to see Gary fighting to keep a straight face😄

[@markpalmer5757]

Great series of stunning courses with Portrush at its finest stunning. Some really good golf in there as well cheers Rick.

[@Shinobispo]

Again, Ireland is a dream destination. Tennessee is beautiful, but when I walk outside and am instantly drenched in humidity, I get sad. And I see you wearing a quarter zip jacket, I can feel that it's not as hot as it is here and I want to be there. Anyway, I'm done complaining. God bless the USA, God bless Ireland, and God bless you Rick. Great video and great course

[@Nikhil-b9t]

Grass ain’t always greener, lad 🤣

[@smitty9733]

As Gary said " summer starts in April and lasts 5 weeks " I would rather be sweating !

[@michaelhardy9522]

Just subscribed today absolutely loved watching that in the sunshine after a club open 4BBB this morning. Will be watching a lot more cheers

[@Mikedun1]

Gary is an absolute GOLFER

[@robertcardozo6826]

Great video! What made it relevant for was that you did not play from the tips, but rather from the same tees that we would play from.

[@deanmatthowes]

If you know someone who doesn't like golf or thinks it's boring show them holes 16 and 17.....Those 2 holes is what is we all experience every time and it's what keeps us coming back..............Great video @Rickshiels and Guy.

[@neilvaughan6675]

Great video. That second shot on the first made me laugh, after you checking your yardage book and saying feeling confident then ploughed the turf and trickled it 20ft. Classic.

[@MJvanderZanden]

It looks like you've found your golfgame back Rick, happy for you!

[@Jack_95]

54:50 That is one of the sweetest uses of the ‘Completed it mate’ I’ve ever seen. Good to see you still staying positive Rick. You bring lots to the world of KZbin golf. Keep at it. 👌🏻

[@OhSoSeth]

Love seeing you play amazing courses Rick, and love seeing your game evolve. Would have loved to see Guy smashing his way around the course, but great content as always 🤙.

[@merlinas28]

i love rick, a pro, he shows what he can do sometimes bu also fats a simple wedge shot. one of us

[@me60]

25:48 one of us... one of us ! ONE OF US !!!

[@amirulbahrimalek9750]

Guys, you cannot selectively edit out Gary’s putts if you started off with his t-off and approaches. You’re leaving everyone hanging whether he made that putt or not. 😅

[@YayaGolf777]

Great vid Rick, the nay sayers who post trash from their couches don’t seem to grasp your gifts to purest golfers who enjoy your channel. I travel once a year to the U K for golf as a 9 handicap and even when I have a bad round it’s still a blessing to be there. 75 at that course in any condition is probably better than these trash talkers could do. Stay strong brother!

[@lukecascarini2219]

I look forward to these videos all week and this is a great one

[@Compete8]

That 16th what a hole and what a putt. Well played Rick. Tough track handled it well.

[@Garlicator]

Is the drone shot at 33seconds in the single greatest piece of KZbin golf footage ever?

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

Amazing how good these drones are. When I was a kid, the TV companies would have to rent a helicopter to get those overhead shots lol.

[@matty_ice5457]

Rick I’ve Been a fan of your channel for 2 years now and just wanna say I love where your game is heading! Keep going brother

[@goonerjay1216]

Rick really playing well right now and Gary is a hell of player!

[@jpa_fasty3997]

Gary is a nice fella. Very nice swing plane as well. Beautiful little baby draw from it.

[@Doncakes1]

Beautiful location and course added to the list. TY Rick and team. Genuinely wonder how we can reduce the Rick groans though. Rick hits shot… **whoaaaaahhhhh… 😬

[@Harvdog1371]

My all time favorite course in Ireland. Epic round

[@richardbeattie5575]

this is a stunning golf course. I have played here also and it was amazing. on a sunny summer's day.

[@Chaos_Colt]

The Guinness was just what you needed. Great video as always. Cheers!

[@chr970]

Best looking swings in a while, Rick. You played awesome. Incredible course, spectacular views and contours, and a fabulous playing partner to boot! What’s not to like in this one.👍🇨🇦

[@19DMS51]

Nice round of golf. Impressive score considering some of Ricks’ wandering shots. Amazing shots out of the rough, except the one 3 wood clanger.

[@johnwalker2306]

I have watched Rick for years but a Shiels v Finch match would be very entertaining.

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

That feeling in the pit of Rick's stomach after fatting that wedge on the first, is a feeling I know all too well. LOL

[@Chris54321]

I really like golf and always respect the course, but nothing is funnier than the accidental foot long 5 inch deep divot. It's shocking every time.

[@simongroenendijk34]

What a course! And that put on 16 was ABSURD🤯

[@zeffneeson5214]

Used to play on that beach when I was a kid when I lived in Ballymena. The Antrim coast line is second to none 😍

[@09WINDSOR]

Love the content mate. Absolutely fantastic delivery and explanation 🤙🏻

[@The-OC]

That's going to be quite a challenge for next year's open that'll sort the men from the boys for sure... Well played both of you, a challenge when you've not played a tough course like that before, it just goes to show that course management is absolutely key, if a pro caddy had been with Rick he'd have not hit that 3wd, it would have been a shot saved, if Rick can take his own advice and play smarter, then he will start shooting under par in no time. Go Rick go.!!

[@dcmitchell8008]

Great job, Rick. Great course. I played it a few times before they made the changes. Stayed in the Royal Court up the cliff from the 4th and 5th. Great spot!

[@jimpickard3850]

Wonderful course and what a player Gary is.

22:44 Gary: "The fun begins, when you miss the green." Oh, I must be having so much fun, then! All the time!

[@mikeedward2060]

Lovely scenery and wonderful courses you play on

[@darkspectrum916]

Great video Rick, well done!

[@topthecat2259]

Golf, perfect drive on the first and then fluff two pitches.....Mr Shiels is successful not only because he is actually a really good coach, great KZbinr and golfer, but because he is human, down to earth and really connects with his audience 😊

[@bigbluescot]

So pleased to see you have a good round Rick

[@plernghomhual1592]

what a golf course

[@garethmorgan7474]

what a course, great content Rick keep it up

[@billyfrench951]

Well played Gary what a course beautiful condition

[@Lclelland]

hi rick. my son Lewis is a member at royal Portstewart and got so excited when he saw you in the newsletter. he cant wait to be able to play the strand course, his handicap's 24 so its not low enough yet. would love a shoutout in the Portstewart video.we have a holiday house in Portstewart so we know these places really well. thank you.

[@jordi880]

In Ireland, we truly has some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world.

[@nate3721]

They have been nice with cool views but i disagree about being best in the world. The greens r slow and there r a fair number of condition issues. 9:05 tee box has dirt patches right in the middle

[@nate3721]

The views in new zeland, hawaii, and other coastline line r prettier

[@ThisGuyHasFootballSkills]

to be honest i agree with both of you, the condition isn't great for certain courses the views are amazing, I personally prefer slower greens so I don't know but being from Ireland i have to go with jordi880

[@jordi880]

@@nate3721wow, you’re knit picking.

[@kristiemccloskey51]

Bet you're fun at parties. ​@@nate3721

[@andydalziell1349]

What did Gary shoot - he looked like he was on a score! Well done @RickShielsGolf - great to see Royal Portrush before the Open in 2025!

[@NextFairwayNorm]

Golf in Ireland and Northern Ireland, absolutely amazing. Well played again Rick. A low number is right around the corner. More Guinness required.😃

[@stantracey3966]

Loving the Irish run, great golf Rick😎

[@MarkSamora]

Rick, a challenge has been implied. Alex Elliott called out your golf swing on his channel recently. The only way to resolve this is on the field of battle: 18 hole stroke play, no quarter asked, no quarter given.

[@philipcarthy2977]

Played portrush many years ago, World class course Great video as always Great back nine Some of them putts ouch

[@morkinmoonprince]

Super putt on Calamity! What a feeling!

[@peters6454]

I enjoy when you play with another person and Gary was great!

[@mikerologameplay8281]

Great playing Rick!!

[@michaelswick4251]

Played this course in 99. What a beautiful place

[@jonathansanders3983]

I love how much Rick loves water

[@andrewframe4678]

Brilliant Rick. Really enjoyed these videos in Ireland. I think you needed a wee shot of Bushmills whiskey after the drama of the 16th to steady the nerves. You'll know next time 😉

[@robertfairchild8838]

Amazing job Mr. Shiels!

[@ryanpauley1628]

The exchange with Gary after Rick’s tee shot on 17 had me rolling 😂. Great video as always!

[@dony3469]

Good golf again Rick. You've played some tough courses in this series and scored well. Hope you come back again and play some more of our fantastic courses in the future.

[@steisdre]

This Ireland trip in incredible! Need to go.

[@davidgetty9617]

Just up the road from me, and was lucky to play it just before the 2019 Open with the grandstands erected etc., great experience.

[@alt.onhcet]

Rick you’re looking great mate! Physically and your game is trending massively compared to 12/18 months ago. Superb off the tee this year

[@jamesherdfan6863]

Well played at a beautiful location!

[@TomSamuel-c7v]

It’s brilliant watching you play these amazing courses. I’m turning 30 in a month's time. I’m going to create a UK golf course bucket list to tick off over the next 10 years. From your experiences, what would your top 10 UK golf course list consist of?

[@paullefevre8684]

Rick, as I was watching you standing on the tee on 17, I thought..."that's gonna go right." Yup. Didn't break 75, but shot 75 on a gorgeous, tough course. Enjoyed the video as always!

[@ajjamieson514]

What a picturesque golf course

[@michealpruitt8599]

For as many fairways as you missed, and the horrible drive on 17, it was still a spectacular score!! I will always be rooting for you good sir, keep the beautiful courses coming.⛳⛳⛳⛳

[@danielwilliams7259]

I’m loving ricks state of mind, enjoyment in this series. Course management and a good caddy helps so much mentally too. Don’t want to sound like a troll here but the golf seems pure and a pleasure to watch. I can find Guy quite cringe worthy