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So they treat it like a job?? Seems like a reasonable idea considering it is their job.

Arnie always said if you want to drop your score 15 strokes per round. You have to hit 100 balls a day. At a minimum

James says putting is his achilles heel and he completely waxes Rick in putting whenever they play. Wow... just goes to show how insanely good you have be to compete on tour.

Very good piece, it shows the dedication at all levels, it is interesting that he never got bored of it, that's the hard part. Reminded me of Faldo's approach, golf 24/7 loved every minute of it

Best podcast you and Guy have done. I’m 64 but to listen to James describe his grind was incredible. And to watch Rick’s facial expression like he was transfixed in taking it all in. Great interview!

Listened to this while out in the car. Interesting and looking forward to Thursdays part 2

Love this. James is incredibly engaging and open..

I hit 1,000 balls at a minimum, 3 hours putting and I’m emphasizing short game more now. I score 78 or lower usually. James is absolutely correct, the difference between 76 and 68 is absolutely putting and short game. I play virtual golf for practice when I’m not doing swing mechanics because it’s more in line with real golf, the pressure, the score and no mulligan aspect really really benefitted my game.

First time watching the podcast Rick. I am suppressed how good of a host you are!!!

this was a fantastic watch. Thanks for posting. Learned how much it takes to be on top

Brilliant Rick. Thank You great insight into the sacrifices these top Pro's make.

this is an incredible interview, or series of interviews. funny how a hobby becomes job and it turns into work, then no matter what it will get old. plus

Excellent Video!!! Great advice on how we should practice to become a better player!!!

Interesting Eddie Pepperell quote @PepperellEddie For all the talk about long driving, Collin Morikawa is setting records with terrific iron play. Kids, I can assure you, while driving it long is great, being a masterful iron player will be better for you in the long run.

I think you need to get Jeremy Clarkson on your show, and you could have a special segment where you get celebrities to use an "average priced putter" around a green.

I've played from I was 3 next year I'm 50 and going to go to qualifying for seniors. Range time should be for swing changes as its repetitions with ease. The goal is to score, you can only do that playing round after round 👍

Since I started taking golf serious I’ve been practicing every morning I look forward to it every morning

great episode Rick really helped me imagine a gameplan

5:41 taking this into practice

I would love to have the opportunity to play and train that many hours a day unfortunately I have to work to pay to survive 😅

My most focused practice on the range was, our range was filled with gophers. Use to spend hours trying to hit them. The time went unbelievably fast, we did get better without being bored!

Hey Rick. Very interesting point about workout routines for improvement in golf. Watching more and more golf on TV and I don’t understand how players that have overweight can make it through a full round of golf each day for 4 days. I suppose there has to be some physical preparation to be able to withstand the effort and be at your best each time you have to hit the ball. Clearly I wouldn’t be able to do that and I am quite fit in general. This is a topic that I find extremely interesting and would love to hear some more content about it

Thanks for the vid.

Interesting listen Rick

I cant remember who said it but I heard "if you are not willing to hit 1000 balls per day then don't bother trying to play professional golf" which is about 800-850 balls more than I'd find fun.

Great episode

I had the good fortune to make a living playing music, so take his golf routine and transfer it to that. No complaints, but it can come at a price. Its very easy for joy to get crushed out anytime that "joy" becomes a job.

One thing I've done alot is visual practice.

It is great to hear the hours of training. Many other amateur golfers say to me when they hit 60 balls that would be the max. I hit easily 300 too 500 balls per training and started with golf at 50y. Shortgame is always where the money is. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Of course I have the advantage being a certified trainer coach for top tennis youth. 👍🏻

I knew a couple of school kids who played every day after school and they both got to scratch, one of them to +2.

Bucket list ✅️

With regards the comment about players less athletic, I always wonder how John Daley was so good.

Hi Rick do you have any advise for good golf clubs for a youngster Thanks

I’d swop his ten years for mine, working on a building site up at 6 winter summer rain or shine

Its a paradox to me, I used to practice in the driving range everyday when I didnt play in the golf course, but my score didnt improve significantly and worse my arms got tried during the game. Now I only play or practice every other day to give rest to my arms and body. Now I feel much better and my score is more stable, between 85-90

Jason Duffner catchin strays LMFAO

The key is to start young.

I prefer the Viktor Hovland method, smoke the medicinal gunja and swing easy

Dave Pelz short game bible he talks about missemal where you have to miss all 18 greens 6 in fringe, 6 in bunkers, 6 in rough . Pros can still shoot under par mid 70s. I’m off 1 I’ve never broken mid 80s. Which is about correct I’m dozen shots worse off 1 than the best golfers in the world.

Someone sponsor me and I promise I’ll never ever, ever, ever, ever complain!

I could defo hit driver there and not hit the back fence 😩

I think the biggest change now from 10 years ago is the flexibility and strength and conditioning training in the gym

john rahm..granted he's one of the best in the world...says he doesn't grind on the range to keep his game up, he goes to the range if he's working on something particular, but he practices by actually playing golf.

I’m about to find out…

So English I love it

Sounds like solid nutrition 👀

Eberyday i have off i spent at least 3-4hrs hitting wedges in my yard. It's practice but it's also time i get to spend outside with my kids. Have 3 acres so i have targets set up at 50-150 yards. I'll hit 20-30 shots then play with my kids on the swingset for a bit, go shag balls and hit them back, rinse and repeat. Fairly dialed in from 50-150. My putting is awful though so, a putting mat is in order. No dreams to ever turn pro but i do want to shoot much lower than where i am now for my own enjoyment, and to hussle up some side money on skins games.

Guys face is a picture when James said he did 2 hrs of putting everyday 😂😂

Barrier to entry in golf is incredible at the best of times with the cost of it all, but having a goal of tour golf is a bar that is set so high i think. The risk reward model doesn't seem to marry up very well. You're average club champ must be so far away from a working tour player.

Of course it's a job, your trade and your living, brings in the money so you need to put in 6 hours a day at least.

He looks like Dominic West

Don't most people spend at least 8 hours a day in their job?

“Before breakfast and before getting up, there would be an hour and a half workout”. Talk about unrealistic standards, working out in your sleep

From the perfect conditions off the mat, indoors or out: 270-310 driver carry into a 20 yard wide fairway 80%, short irons 40-160 to within 6 foot of the pin 80%, 160-210 within 12 feet of the pin 80%, 210-260 stopping on a 20 x 20 yard green within 8 yards of the pin 80%. Carrying a -6 to -8 handicap on your home course with a slope rating over 140 from the tips. Until then, you're not ready to even try. Hours per day will vary person to person.

Most pro s now is in the gym and doing drills

Bro, John Daly crushes it for so many years, no gym, hardly any range practice compared to most. All while smoking and drinking coca colas lol...you don’t have to be athletic to be a great golfer...gotta be coordinated and motivated 👌

Sounds like the practiced more than he played....HUGE mistake. But I appreciate his honesty.

Sure professional golfers benefit from a version of physical training, but given the glacial pace they play the game, that need not include speed or stamina regimens

He may have overdone a bit IMO. He basically clocked in 8 hour days of golf. In other sports its split between physical and skill training and still doesnt end up 8 hours, 6 at most. Fact he didnt make it also says something, I think he just overpracticed and there is such a thing because if you practice when your concentration goes down or fatigue sets in you are actually regressing and learning bad habits.

Practice, sponsorship and luck

You guys never heard of mic stands?

James who?

How did he pay the bills if it’s £3k an event he played 20 that’s £60k and he earned £28k

Tiger at his peak was doing 8 to 10 hours a day including the gym.

How does he afford to practice everyday was he supported or sponsored or was it winnings from events?

How did he afford to start? Practice all day makes zero money. Independently wealthy or start part time?

"Before breakfast, there'd be an hour and a half workout." Flip, that'd be impressive...working out before you even get up 😏😋

I think it might be time to leave the UK, Rick. If you’re actually being arrested for taking a damn walk, it’s time to go. Fight or flight...and I don’t see much fighting.

Trying to make him out to be a tour player he only played 20 events on European tour

And that’s why you never got all that good Rick. It’s 500 balls a day for year’s straight

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Practice all you like if you haven’t got that natural ability you’re wasting your time

thats bullshit..... every green is different.....12 hours at the course didn't happen

The fact James said he did that routine for ten years proves that it’s not just this “practice” that helps you make it - you need to have a lot of talent, mental strength, be able to pull off a shot when you absolutely need to first time round and hit multiple shots. Playing more golf rather than these types of sessions would be far more beneficial

Very interesting indeed, what a level of commitment he had, I can't even clean my teeth 3 times per day. But the results of his hard work are evident even when he plays with a budget set of clubs. Have a look. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9l7namVnJi9o6M.html