YouTube Golf OFFICIALLY Bigger Than The Pro Tours!!? | Rough Cut Golf Podcast 071

Welcome back to another episode of The Rough Cut Golf Podcast. In this episode the team discuss the Golfbidder Challenge with Rick Shiels. The dominance in world golf on both the Men's and Women's side and the high of seeing Wesley Bryan nearly win The Corales Puntacana Championship!
0:00 Intro
0:30 Big up Guatemala
2:30 The Golfbidder match has dropped!
6:29 KZbin Golf bigger than The Masters?
15:53 It’s the Q @ Myrtle Beach week!
17:58 Scottie and Nelly Domination and is the Women’s game too slow?
31:10 Happy for Billy Horschel, Gutted for Wes Bryan
35:15 Mental side of golf is huge now!
43:57 Guess The Player
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KZbin Golf OFFICIALLY Bigger Than The Pro Tours!!? Rough Cut Golf Podcast 071

[@virtualmartijn]

Just watched the Myrtle Beach video. Seriously guys, you should take that video as a compliment to your own videography and editing skills. Also: wow, Micah 😮😮😮

[@joshramirez7]

I don't watch live golf, only later through recordings. Skipping commercials and slow play makes it far more enjoyable. In Brooke Hendersons defense, they were keeping up with the other groups, the entire field was slow. Props to Nelly for being a fast player.

[@MrAdamE1982]

24:01 The thing with women's golf is their distances, being similar to what I can hit, makes it obscenely obvious how good they are. It's relatable in that it gives me a point of reference that lets me appreciate their skill far more. So no, not "relatable" but because they're not just driver wedging it around, it can be much more interesting

[@edlo8099]

KZbin golf is better because we like to hear the players talk about shots and we edpecially like the banter between the players. Watching pro golf is only good for taking a nap.😂

[@atxrich]

YT golf has an advantage as it is on-demand, rife with a variety of regularly fresh content, entertaining, content creators connect with their audience and the production quality (for many top channels) is very good.

[@ianstoddart8587]

You weren't in it enough IMO, I maybe a little biased - You smashed it tbh!

[@db202db]

Saving this gem for the commute to the office tomorrow. Just fancied saying hi!

[@RoughCutGolfPodcast]

What’s up brother! ☝️

[@chrisgolfer7528]

I watched the Golf bidder match (as I have since they started) and congratulations on your win. I am a 20 handicap golfer (76 years old) so no expert but one thing always sticks out to me is your swing which is so smooth. But Rick always looks like he's trying to kill the ball and the swing doesn't look fluent especially when it comes to chipping around the green. I often think if he slowed down a little he could be better. Like I say only my observation, not knocking.

[@tomyandrade]

Love Pete’s initial intro ❤🎉

[@winterB92]

I watched all of the golf bidder match but not all of the masters and played my first round yesterday so I think you might be the real start of the golf season

[@mikelinehan5589]

Enjoyed the pod as always - even I got a hole in one this week. With regards the golf bidder challenge a win is a win that's all that counts ⛳

[@peterfinchgolf]

Hi!

[@michaelscore6763]

Wesley Bryan had so much more views at the corales punrtacarna side event than all the players and clips from the RBC Heritage. That shows the reality! People are looking for opportunities to be part of the event - and players like Wesley Bryan or for all his brother George give them the chance therefore, they are like good friends and so fine guys too!

[@fritoboat13]

I love that a Shogun ad came in while you realised about Shogun.

[@weeceman2006]

After listening to the podcast, I came to the KZbin edition to see Mick’s reaction to Pete getting GtP in one shot! I was disappointed to find out that the cameras didn’t show Mick’s reaction! If you did capture his reaction, please post it! 😆

[@scottshephard2356]

Smashed a hole in 1 on this short par 4😀

[@pjwillo1]

PAW Patrol 👏🏻

[@duncanbush453]

A question for next week's podcast.... was there a leaderboard at Myrtle Beach? Did George know where he stood on 18th tee? If so can you explain his 2nd shot choice on 18, wedge + wedge would have given him the W. Great round by Pete - should be v proud.

[@ineedacoke]

I laughed hard at "bears don't fly"

[@jeromekemmer8148]

A gold roulette wheel tropty that spun and had the ball glued to whatever red number the winner shot under par would be awesome!

[@db202db]

Gladiator reference as well :)

[@spengos1]

I got guess the player before hitting a shot :D Just knew it would be someone already mentioned on the show and felt it was about time we had a lady GTP

[@robertarbuckle8493]

THat was the Guatemala Rough Cut groupies coming in at 6 mins 30 seconds

[@DAoutdoors]

I don’t think it’s just golf. I would go as far as to say You tube as a whole is bigger than any form of tv.

[@stevenwilliams436]

I also went Brian Harmon lol

[@gustavkjellgren42]

I hope all golfers come together in the long run. Wish that the PGA tour can be be premier league and that LIV will be kind of like the FA Cup. an important cup but not more important than premier Leuge.

[@n8silva23]

I thought Rick played surprisingly well. Especially considering how rough he’s been playing the past couple years.

[@robthomas3968]

I just watched the myrtle beach video they showed about 2 of Pete’s shots, they just showed their favourite players. It was crap.

[@morecowbell12341]

Love the sweatshirt #forksup

[@jasonwilkins1803]

I can see it now.. Pete qualifies for the open, wins, gets invite to the masters. Easy.

[@ianstoddart8587]

I'm sorry Mick, I'm absolutely sh*&e at this game and I got a hole in one mate 🤣

[@virtualmartijn]

Masters coverage on their own website and app is getting so good that broadcast numbers are down. Doesn’t say anything about overall viewership.

[@geoffanderson7911]

Waaaaayyyyy too easy Mick!!!! 🙌👏🙌👏🙌👏

[@RoughCutGolfPodcast]

Sorry. Harder next time for sure.

[@matthewbaldry9988]

Hole in one, too easy Mick.

[@jeromekemmer8148]

And to the twenty percent increased viewership, "I say unto you,Welcome"!

[@ronlara899]

Eagle

[@markmcbride22]

Pete well done you where 4 shots away from getting a pga tour start. Well played to you mate.

[@mikemartin5340]

The trivia game really needs to be tracked in relation to par. What’s the point of creating a par and measuring in relation to par when at the end of the day, 1 point is just granted to the person who gets the answer quickest?

[@RoughCutGolfPodcast]

It’s supposed to be fun. lol.

[@mikemartin5340]

@@RoughCutGolfPodcast it is fun! The tracking was just fumbled :)

[@jpxst180s6]

When is the Padraig Harrington podcast being released ?

[@RoughCutGolfPodcast]

Next week, along with some main channel content with PH too!

[@jpxst180s6]

@@RoughCutGolfPodcast Cool thanks Pete and team 👍

[@robertcave-debuse920]

He will having you play with broom and shovel soon😅

[@robertarbuckle8493]

After clue 1, I'm thinking Nelly.....

[@Samuelclark11]

Everyone set their VPN Guatemala

[@VonHanzee]

Its super cool to see Richard Hammond between Jacob and Peter.

[@anthonycassidy3896]

I got an eagle- Peter gave it away to me

[@peteschultz4868]

If you had to watch youtube videos live it wouldnt come close. Its a completely different category.

[@jeffee1933]

Hunting bear is not illegal in Canada. You just need a license

[@Realpaddyb]

Charley Hull called out someone online who was shit talking womens golf and said name the course and she'd play him and beat him ......... the LPGA players are just better than the average male golfers .......

[@robertarbuckle8493]

Ha....clue 2 confirms...Too easy

[@ronlara899]

I believe Nelson won 18 in a season.

[@ShOrt_RoUnD]

If I started -50 in an 18 hole match, I’d lose to Nelly Korda by 6 shots

[@robertarbuckle8493]

Fewer people prepared to pay SKY crazy prices for the Sky Sports package to watch The Masters

[@nwluce1]

John Rahm didn't get the green jacket but may have brown pants💩

[@scottgibbs5903]

Not everyone is willing to sell their soul, regardless of the price. Besides, how much money does one need. Greed is destroying many things.

[@winterB92]

Really thought golf bidder match would be half on your channel half on ricks. Didn't seem right to just have club choices on yours

[@primarchvictus8560]

There's a reason you don't really see channels split front 9/back 9 on each channel anymore. They can see how much money is made per video, so really easy to sort that out if money is a concern. Otherwise the second video just never gets the same viewership. I'd be incredibly surprised if they both weren't in total agreement about what videos go where

[@joshramirez7]

Rick's channel is their best bet to get the most views, they have agreements to split profits

[@bigjohny8446]

Definitely KZbin golfers are more famous Put most top 30 golfers and rick, pete, fat perez at a meet and greet situation and the line for KZbinrs would be miles longer

[@skeeter3080]

I wouldn't say famous...but they are more relatable to the everyday golfer.

[@calvinhobbes6118]

YT golfers are more accessible because fan support is how they get paid. The Tour plyers dont need their fans following them around, they make bank playing in tournaments.

[@Lovetheducks]

For sure it is. If I had an option of watching the masters this year or a Bryan Bros. video I’m watching Bryan Bros. the only thing that would change that is if Rory in contention but unfortunately that’s not a thing too often anymore. PGA has refused to adapt the game as peoples tastes change and people are not that interested in pro golf. I’d much rather see John Rahm on KZbin than in a tournament. PGA better wake up make game more fun put players in shorts. Scottie just doesn’t excite me and anybody that can challenge him other than Rory are on LIV now. They have own problem 3 day events and players aren’t sharp anymore and ready for tournament play. Pro golf is a mess. KZbin golf makes you smile.

[@jeromekemmer8148]

Least viewed podcast in Guatemala after that crack!

[@webMonkey_]

I like Mick but is there any situation which he can’t relate to a movie scene.

[@RoughCutGolfPodcast]

I’ve mastered the art of movie reference, my family speaks almost entirely in quotes.

[@webMonkey_]

@@RoughCutGolfPodcast 🤣

[@eddiecairns]

@@RoughCutGolfPodcastis your apartment filled with many leather bound books?

[@pittimps3459]

Had in two. Her dad is kind of famous for steroids and dropping a tennis major Championship.

[@lokidecat]

Tiger won 9 in a season. 7 in a row. Byron Nelson won 11 in a row. Scheffler hasn't won 3 in a row yet.

[@blackheart7886]

That's because TV golf is so far removed from the common man and what we do. They have coaches, trainers, fitness regimes, hypnotherapists, perfect golf courses, bunkers where the ball rolls back into the middle, instead of rolling up to the front. GC quad on the practice ground where they can see how they just happen to be hitting it that day. Practice for 2 hours before they go out. They barely play in crap conditions like we do because it might affect their game, not to mention they practice day in day out... The list is almost endless. I unsubscribed from Sky Sports a few years ago because I just couldn't be bothered with it.

[@steveputland4324]

So basically Rory is saying if you take a massive amount of blood money then that’s all good ? 🤔

[@aussie5941]

Most of the YT golfer showed their true abilities. Shooting 80s. Just as well George and Pete played well. Embarrassment for Micah, Grant and Fat Perez.

[@TheDryDown]

Unless you’re all vegan, all the snarky hunting comments are silly. Grow up.

[@3nCounting]

Byron Nelson won 11 tour events... IN A ROW and 18 in one season (1945)... it amazes me for golf content creators, how little you know about golf history. With you people, it's as if golf records started with Tiger Woods!!

[@RoughCutGolfPodcast]

Must be fun at parties, huh?

[@markwalker103]

Time to show how "relatable" the woman are - get Charlie Hull back on the channel 😄

[@bknoxx]

It’s not the tournament no one wants to watch it’s the poor broadcast we have in the states

[@gregmurphygolf]

Moose hunting! you will have meat for a family of 12 for a year!

[@A1BASE]

The official Mertyl Beach content was AWFUL. It was such a shame. They had the idea, got buy in from the PGA and then managed to get KZbinrs to keep quiet about the whole event for a month, only to release a wet fart of a video. It’s honestly some of the most boring golf content I’ve watched in years. I’m looking forward to the creators videos.

[@dirtyoffroader2093]

The Masters views were down because many people are just sick of listening to the constant childish bias 'LiV vs PGA' hatred the Golf channels keep spewing out. It's tiresome. Lots of people I spoke to were happier just watching the highlights on Monday. Until commentators become neutral and focus on the golf and not their pga scripted opinions, viewers will switch off. I watched it all.. but used the mute button ALOT 😂

[@MrErnestCC]

The presenters still sounded bitter yep.

[@PWG0LF]

Its not a field issue, the pga tour and LIV players are slightly better than most players on YT... I thinknits more an access and coverage issue. Masters coverage is behind a pay wall in the UK, and the coverage is a snooze fest. Watch for 60 minutes and see 15 minutes worth of golf, the adverts, the bulking out talking rubbish in the studio, it's just such a bore fest. YT watch golf for an hour and get 50 minutes of golf... The LIV coverage on YT is miles better than PGA tour coverage. PGA Tour is stuck in a rut with its out of date coverage.

[@markk171]

PGA golf TV coverage is unwatchable. I used to look so forward to The Majors, but TV coverage and the associated TV commentary has made TV golf horrid. The last couple of US Opens and now The Masters...so sad. I still have hope for The Open! Anymore, 95% of my golf intake is from KZbin (Bryon Bros, Bryson, Pete, Rick,LIV, etc).

[@aussie5941]

Mick talks too much.

[@3nCounting]

I watch KZbin golf content but to me it's like watching reality tv. It's generally horseshit and entertainment. NOTHING replaces real golf by real golfers (PGA, LPGA and DP World Tours). LIV (to me) is also like watching the WWE (which I don't, so I don't watch LIV either). I certainly don't watch YT golf content for any instructional advice either because there's no way you (Peteror anyone else on YT) can fix my swing through a video... and I certainly can't accept unsolicited advice, sight unseen. But there's plenty of sucker fish in this YT pond. YT is a passing fad... like MySpace was, like Twitter was, like Facebook was, like TikTok was and KZbin will be. It's becoming an oversaturated, content creator wasteland by "content creators" that HAVE no skill, nothing new to say, are in it for the money... because they are too lazy to work a REAL job.

[@RoughCutGolfPodcast]

Thanks for the comment.