I think the collabs with Bob Does Sports and Grant and others are really good for Rick's game, particularly when he plays a bunch in a week, rather than just one offs here and there. I also wish Guy was in on the collabs more. He has become such a staple of the main channel, I think he's earned it.

TW is coming from a golf coaching perspective as opposed to course vlogs. In an ideal world, everyone would have a coach, have lessons, get great feedback, have time to practice etc. However, life isn’t like that so people (like me) watch Danny Maude, Dan Grieve and a select few others to get some pointers. The downside is the lack of feedback and reassurance that you’re actually doing it right versus making a complete arse of it. If you’re lucky it makes you a little better but often it can be a rabbit hole that you probably shouldn’t be going down.

Hi Rick and the crew, I can thank you guys for me getting back into golf after a 10 year Break due to back and neck issues, it’s thanks to finding your and others KZfaq golf channels for me realising how much I love and missed golf. 🎉

Watching your videos inspired me to start golfing again. I’m 65 years old and quit golfing in 2008. It has been a difficult journey to improve my skills at my age, but I look forward to every round and I appreciate everything you do for the sport.

You guys do an amazing job, when I can’t get out on the coarse I’m listening to you i mightn’t watch every episode but I watch a lot

I believe Tiger is talking about the tips and lessons online. I can see how they do more damage then good for a lot of players. If don't have an expert telling you what your faults are and just try to go on KZfaq it is dangerous for your game. I had read he was a fan of Grant Horvat.

I’d love to see one of the tours let a scratch, 5, 10 & 15 hcp go out after the last group and play the course the pros have played that day from the same tees, it would be a great watch

I don't normally watch 'chat shows' but this is different. I love the banter, the variety without trying to sell something! and the shear honesty of Rick and Guy. You work so well off each other, both on and off the golf course. 👏👏👏

Great discussion on improving your game- I recently got so down about playing bad golf… I took 6 weeks off and came back with new mindset and reset my swing… so far so good

With Tiger missing it means we get to see more players. They show more of him than anyone else even when he doesn't have a chance of winning

I won’t lie, tiger got me into golf 5 years ago with the beginning of his comeback in the 2018 pga championship

Speaking on KZfaq and golf watching I myself never had a single interest in golf, other than putting it on the golf channel when I'm napping because all their whispering is soothing lol, but I can count on 1 hand the amount of times in the last 50 years I've gone to a driving range or putting course and never been on a golf course in my life. After finding Rick and Peter's Golf Bidder challenge I started watching and next thing I knew I was signing up for a sing analysis, buying a set of recommended used clubs, going to the range 3-4 times a week, and all that happened because of KZfaq, not because of Tiger and the pro's, but because you guys made it look fun, you guys showed your mistakes, your bad days, but also the excitement of hitting a great shot (Guys Eagle shot will always come to mind). May 2023 you guys, and the youtube platform, got another new golfer.

Golf has definitely grown in the last year. I started playing just 14 months ago at age 25. My generation now getting more into golf!

2 years ago I was asked to go golfing I’ve never been before. I bought some golf shoes and borrowed a set of clubs so I could try it out. So far only $40 invested I have no clue if I’m interested. Priced lessons they were $75 for an hour. I’m not totally sure I want to get into golf so I go on KZfaq and search golf instruction and come across Rick. Watch the videos go try out what he showed. 2 weeks of that go to a course and I tried out golf. And now I’m hooked I’m a 4 handicap and love all aspects of the game. Thank you Rick

I get you 100% Guy! I am 100% USA, I have a golf bag with an American flag, an American flag driver cover, American flag golf glove... but... SOOOO many of my favorite players are European. I am sure that I will be cheering on "Team Europe" just because of the matchups and players. TEAM FLEETWOOD FOR LIFE

Just wanted to add into the golf KZfaq debate - the start of my golf game was pretty much all watching videos on KZfaq and it helped me get great foundations, and today I use it as a resource for specific types of shots when I can't get a lesson, it's invaluable for this. What Tiger's right about though is if you just consume golf tips from social media you'll get thousands of different opinions on how to do any type of shot, thousands of different hacks for how to remove a slice, etc, when in reality, just getting some lessons will identify what tips are relevant to you and what steps you need to take to improve. I spent 8 months this year playing without lessons and I went from shooting +36 to around +32, and I've now been having lessons once a week for about 7 weeks, and I'm shooting low +20s and high +teens. TL;DR - KZfaq is perfect for foundations or new shots, but go get consistent lessons (and rounds) if you want to improve rapidly!

Your swing and tempo in the Grant video at the PGA Belfry looked so much better, transition looked so much better than before, keep at it we've all been there!

I have to say Full Swing is what got me interested in golf. I don’t play but want to learn but I tune in every week now and attended the Irish Open a few weeks ago too. I’m very into Formula 1 too so I feel like one of the people who watched Drive to Survive and now love F1.

I agree with Guy, I grew up wheb Tiger was in his prime and as a kid from the UK i wanted Tiger to win his ryder cup/presidents cup matches as he's the reason why I'd dedicate 5 hours of my life to sit down and watch golf. Now that he's not featured in it I don't really care about the outcome as I dont "buy into" any of the other players. They're good, but I don't care about their success in the same way

Charlie Woods didn't invent his own swing by hitting balls. He has coaches. Many of us have KZfaq coaches. Hitting 5000 balls with a bad swing just makes it more difficult to fix later.

I’m glad Guy brought up the subject of someone taking time off from the game. I had a knee surgery two weeks ago that has taken me away from the game. I have four more weeks before I can even put weight on my left leg. I probably have several months before I can attempt full swings. It’ll be nine months or more before my left knee feels normal again. I’m looking forward to this opportunity to tinker my swing. My knee injury hampered my ability to get completely through my left side. Because of this surgery, I’ll have half a year or more to really re-find my swing and get back to single digit handicap.

I'm 30 and just got into golf for the first time outside of a few rounds I've played in the past and I'm in love with it right now. Feels like a good time in golf to me, I currently know about 6 others that are absolutely hooked for the first time also. Also Full Swing on Netflix is definitely fantastic, but wasn't the selling point for me to get into the game.

KZfaq is tremendously good for golf and its growth. Access to relatable golfers. Relationship building with those players via the comments section, contests and podcasts. I like watching near flawless golf - but I am surprised how much more I enjoy watching relatable golf. So here is the truth - I personally enjoy watching golf vlogs of my favorite KZfaqrs more than I do watching PGA tournaments. Quick, relatable, and good laughs. Keep up the good work and keep leading the charge Rick!

I personally think you guys have Awesome topics and really help amateur golfers

Not surprising that your golf game is trended in the right direction, you've slowed your takeaway and transition considerably! I've been suggesting this to you for over year!

i watch this channel because of the genuine nice guy approach Rick has. Club reviews are decent and his good nature towards his own games highs and lows is why I keep watching. He's "one of us".

I'm 32. Got into Golf from the Netflix show and also from PGA Tour 2K23 being free on playstation plus I loved the game so it got me hooked. Binging on golf content for the last 4 weeks and am going out golfing for the first time this weekend cannot wait!

Given Ryan Fox is now the current BMW PGA Championship and Dunhill champion would be great to try and get him on the channel. He’s a ripper bloke, I have know doubt you would really enjoy chatting to him (like the Aussie boys). Even better would be a trip down under to play at some icon NZ golf course like Tara Iti where Foxy plays and Cape Kidnappers. Then a stop in Aus to play at Kingston Heath where the Presidents Cup is in 26, Royal Melbourne, Barnbougle Dunes and Cape Wickham.

The section on Tiger is one of the best segments in Golf YT history, so good.

On the subject of Tiger woods. I grew up loving Tiger and played all the games which got me wanting to play but at the time could never afford to get clubs or time on a course. As i grew up and earned my own money, it was KZfaq that gave me the push to get out there and play and i love the game (Im not great at all) but love playing and Love the content that many youtubers provide include yours. I feel like not only is it fun but it has a very real feel about it. Inspires high (Very High) handicappers like me to improve but also shows that a good golfer has their bad days. Keep up the content.

What a roller coaster pod cast. Dissing Tiger, admitting to liking (c)rap music, hoping Europe lose the Ryder Cup! Very entertaining!

Rick! That’s mad!! I was thinking of Grant playing James Robinson being a good video to see if grant could beat him.

Weird, I always wanted whoever else was in contention against Tiger to win and especially rooted against him and Phil in Ryder Cups!

i have to say i know this year has been big for golf for me and my friends we been playing 4 days a week sometimes even more since February and then you send your nights watching youtube golfers

I love You Tube golf content and have learned a lot, so thanks, guys 😊 That said, it's no substitute for hitting balls and getting that instant feedback. I think that was his point; context, as ever, is important.

Not going to lie but some of my best rounds have been after I was out of golf for a few weeks. Coming out of having my back go out where I couldn't swing for weeks, still wasn't sure how it would respond but it was last night of league and I had to go for points..shot a 1 over round for 9 holes. Years ago, was out of town for weeks, got back, no warm up, shot 3 under with 5 birdies for 9 holes in league. Conversely, having a ton of practice, felt great about my game where it was, and having the utmost confidence I've shot some of my worst rounds.

3 wedges is plenty. 46, 52, 58. Nobody wants to hit a full wedge anyways. It gave me the option to have 3i (220) and 3hy (230) both in the bag at the same time. A weak 3 wood (245) and a driver has been fitting the bill nicely.

I enjoy this so much . Keep on trucking.

Hey Rick, I’ve always wondered why you start your forward stroke by moving the putter head first. Are you trying to prevent the head from lagging behind?

Tiger is a very cerebral about golf, of course he's going to say to go hit balls (because that's what he's done most of his life). BUT i think he's forgotten the lessons his dad got him when he was very young. He had a father who was golf crazy, he had access to a golf course and he got continuous lessons at a very young age. That's great for him, but for anyone that DOESN'T have that sort of thing, KZfaq is as close as we're going to get. And there's plenty of useful nuggets out there on a lot of different youtube channels. The real trick is to figure out which ones help you, and which ones are just sending you down rabbit holes.

Loved the latest vlog!

i got into golf this year, not really sure what fully got me back to the range and eventually on the course. think it might have been tiktok if anything, I did play a bit when i was younger though.

How are you getting on with choosing your new set of irons Rick? Have you tried the Axiom shafts yet?

The Ryder Cup is like an all star game where only some of the best players are allowed to play. It does nothing for me, especially as a Canadian

I gotta admit if Rick doesn’t get his game together I won’t be able to watch or trust him. He was my go to guy for a while but now….just get it together my guy

What a funny video loved it guys!

I would keep watching Rick and many other KZfaq channels for golf - fun fact, I play about 3-to 4 game a month and goes to the driving range about 5 times a week. I ignore Tiger because I can see myself improving.

Golf is an all Ireland sport. They all come through the same golf union and the same competitions. Nearly every sport in Ireland is on a all island basis. Golf, tennis, rugby, hockey, boxing, rowing etc.

In the hunt for a new putter we'd love to see you review the new offerings from L.A.B.. They are gaining traction on the Tours and have come a long way since the original massive branding iron.

Rick is an excellent golf advocate and a personality we wish we had around us on the course! We can’t wait each week for the new podcast to come out. Keep it up guys!!

I think like anything the Ryder Cup means more if you are invested in the players. I watch a lot of the DP world tour and know the backstory for a lot of the players who have tried so hard to qualify and will really enjoy pulling for Europe this year. Also after being to a couple of Ryder Cups the atmosphere is amazing. Guy is such a Tiger fan that it trumps any other of his feelings but for me the Ryder Cup is still a wonderful sports spectacle and I'd never understand why you would pull for the other team.

After watching Ricks swing in the Grant Horvat video, I’ve never been more excited for the future break 75’s, going to be break 70 next year surely

have played Brabazon a lot on TopTracer. Great course

Welcome to the “who has Rick played golf with podcast “ 😂

Being an older guy my golfing heroes were Seve, Nick Faldo, Greg Norman then a bit later a huge fan of Monty, Ernie Els and Nick Price, there was nothing I like more that seeing the Europeans and Brits and rest of the world win majors against the American players, it wasn't because I don't like Americans it's just they generally won more often than not, so when other players like Seve, Nick Faldo, Padraig and more recently Rose and Fitzpatrick won the majors I appreciated it more, so when the Ryder Cup comes round I'm always 100% behind the European team. I also love how much it means to the players, I think it was a positive thing when it changed from GB to Europe it made it far more competetive and enjoyable to watch. As for Tiger I get where he's coming from but not going to lie some of the tips I've got for driving and chipping from youtube videos have really improved those aspects of my game, but I did go out and practice them. My long irons are still shocking so will be going for some lessons on those. :)

Please review the Cobra King Tour irons. If Rickie fowler is using as a pro it would be good to hear your opinion.

Your match against Grant has been your best golf all year👏👏 Your slower back swing has made a huge difference

I learned how to tweak my swing by a combination of watching KZfaq instructors and recording videos of my own swings... and hitting tons of balls between the range and golfing 3x a week (i work 3 12s night shift and off 4). I still suck but i suck a bit less now 😅

In the stroke play with Grant, I think we finally see a more positive RS. So glad about this change of attitude! Was it Grant's positivity contagious??

I will agree with Tiger that KZfaq can be a very confusing place for a new golfer. For instance, search "how to hit a 3 wood" and you will get literally opposite advice (hit down vs hit up like a driver) on different channels. Nothing replaces a good coach and tons of play time. This said, I think he is not grasping the impact of Rick's channel and others (GoodGood etc) on the game of golf. I have seen YT and Meetups revolutionize the game of poker for instance, the impact cannot be understated.

-Rick asked guy a question Guys only response “well if I had a crystal ball” 🔮 here this weekly

@guycharnock, as much as I'm a fan and watch all the podcasts ... there are a couple of things, on which, we should align: 1. I am English first and then European. The Ryder cup is one of the top two golf tournaments on the calendar. Whoever you support in individual golf, they're unlikely to win in any given week. Being a @TommyFleetwood , I know this to the case. But at Ryder cup time, there's a good chance my team could prevail. 2. Which brings me onto the other one, the Solheim Cup. It's the other biennial event and it's on this week and didn't get a mention. Are you anti women's golf? 3. I started golf in 2019, so never followed Tiger in his prime. In fact, my only recollection of him was for being in the news for being unfaithful, shying away from openly supporting diversity in golf and for being on the Accenture ad in the airport. Certainly no reason I can see for being a hero figure. I thought it worthwhile to share a few points that could feed future discourse. Enjoy the Solheim Cup 🏆

Charlie has been watching YT vids and its affected his swing and the old man is pissed😂 you never know Rick they might add a YT captains pick from Europe and the USA😅

I like how you pronounce "Rydah Coop" over there 🙂

I think that Rick is coming at the TW wrong. You have to remember that TW looks at golf as an "Alpha" where the only reason for playing golf is winning and for him, the only way to have fun in golf, is winning. What YT golf is doing, is showing that golf, even without "the winning" part is also fun. I think that he can't process that way of thinking and sees it a a waste of an opportunity and time. The guy has been programed to win since he was 6 tears old. I quit golf 10 years ago because I wasn't going to win and I also saw it as a waste of time. I was playing "angry" because I wasn't winning. I picked it up again 1 year ago after seeing "Good Good" then "Bob Does Sports" and your videos. Your 3 channels helped me make peace with the "Not winning" part and just enjoy myself while playing golf. My scores also improved after giving up on winning. I broke 90 not caring about winning. Where I live, 18 holes is 100$. I might as well enjoy myself while doing it.

"throwing shots across the barrel." - new one. No longer the bow.

I never would have pegged you guys for rap fans. The legends of metal are in your back yard! Up the Irons, boys! 🤘🤘🤘

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great show, definitely 5 star😀

Guy - Gimps is considered not ok anymore. I think it was funny, but some would consider it insensitive. Love the show. So much fun. Thanks for all you both do!

Guy - if you'd been brought up with Seve, Langer, Faldo, Lyle, Woosnam, Olazabal, (and Eamon Darcy) etc, you would identify more with that pride of Team Europe. It was a real struggle until Seve's breakthrough. I've relished every Ryder Cup since the early 80's. The pain of Langer missing 'that putt' at Kiawah. Christie O'Connor Jnr at the Belfry. There was a lot of history before Tiger ever came on the scene. This is an extraordinary format in golf. One that brings people together. It's sooooo exciting. Game on.....

Speaking from someone in the states some of our biggest sports stars are playing golf therefore it's cool

Would like Rick to review some of the new Yonex golf clubs. We don't get to see much of Yonex stuff here in the States.

Tiger is right, youtube instruction is full of click bait headings. Filling golfer's heads with swing thoughts, making the game even harder. the only channel to follow GRF golf

Any plans to review the good good putters ?

Agree with tiger to an extent here , KZfaq can be very harmful to the average golfer , it can be full of generic garbage and instructional content that is not very specific to an average player , yeah 99% of content is how to stop slicing and duffing chips which caters for a lot of the population but trying to practice things that just don’t suit you is a waste of time , on the other hand KZfaq is a great out let for an interested golfer for an entertaining perspective.

Watching on KZfaq, my wife asking, why are you watching super Mario 😂😂😂

OK ... 😂🤣😁😉 not surprised or shocked by the favourite music choices of the gents. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

Golf Rule #1 : Tiger knows best Golf Rule #2: If in doubt refer to Rule 1

The sheer panic on Guy's face when Rick started playing Kanye 😂

Rick, all your channels are excellent for content and I have followed you for some time. I've noticed a serious lack of confidence in your current golf game. Just watched you against Grant H and watched your confidence physically drain away during the match. You have a great game inside and all you have to do is find away to unlock it. I wish you all the best with your journey. 👍👍

"Do you feel European as such?" Yes, absolutely, completely.

Love it guys

I agree with Guy, I really think the Ryder Cup should be between Europe and Americas, not the US of A

Aye Tiger, lets all and go and hit 500 balls a week (at £10 a 100 at your 'local' driving range, 5 miles away) or get lessons at £50 for half an hour, or alternatively watch youtube for multiple ways to play and see what suits yourself. Reality is most of us just want to improve to a point we aren't 'hackers' and this is were youtube golf tips is brilliant. Also great to watch as is arguably more fun - for me anyway (Hey Rick, love to see you going head to head with Jimmy Bullard)

I’m all for KZfaq coaching if the clientele are clued up on their own swing mechanics and p positions but it’s blanket coaching if there’s not enough understanding

As for the Ryder Cup I think it’s funny they expanded the Cup after the Americans were dominating Great Brittain. Now it’s all of Europe who has 746 million population while the USA has 331m. But that’s fine. Nobody here will remember who won in 2 months.

As a mediocre golfer... I shot a 49 on the front 9 the other day and on the back nine (same nine holes mind you as it's a nine hole course) I shot 39. It's the most frustrating thing about golf. The consistent inconsistency.

I think the selecting mode is bullsh*t and that it's a big mistake no to select at least ONE player from historical continental countries (Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands). Do you really think that Guido Migliozzi, Victor Perez, Yannik Paul, Thomas Detry or Joost Luiten would have been ridiculous il that competition ? I don't. And at least that would have been a REAL european team. Most of amateur golfers from those countries (like me) won't give a sh*t to it next week. Well done PGA !!

To attract folk to the game, majors need to be on free view; The Open, in the UK, definitely should be!

Some of the land around royal liverpool has been acquired since the golf course was formed.

I agree KZfaq is an amazing tool when used correctly. Anyone who plays once a week and never picks up a club at home will not improve substantially, with or without KZfaq, lessons or instruction.

I agree with tiger. If you look up how to fix a slice, there are thousands of different videos on KZfaq saying how to fix it with hundreds of different diagnosis’s. It’s hard to find the right thing to fix your swing when no one sees your swing in person. If you want to get better get a in life coach. If you want to get into golf KZfaq is good for that info.

I love KZfaq golf ❤❤❤. I love Rick Shiels and Guy Charnock

I think it is important for amateurs to remember that not all youtube golf tips apply to what you are doing. I have a golf coach who improved my iron game by strides in just a few sessions because he saw the small details in my swing that needed to be ironed out. Not all youtube golf tips are bad. I believe it matters who is delivering the tips. Dare I say stay away from trendy influencers jumping on the golf youtube bandwagon when they have no credibility to teach golf? I wont name names but I have seen fitness influencers moving to giving golf tips when they have been casually golfing for a year or two.

My game has improved tremendously, specifically, from watching Rick Shiels instruction videos. Others too! We're not born on a golf course there Tiger.

The Solheim Cup is being played this week. Why has it not been mentioned?😮

I think he means that most KZfaq golf coaches suck and don’t know what they are doing. You need a good coach if you want to get better. Somebody that takes an evidence based approach to all aspects of the game. I also think he means that most “golf coaches” on KZfaq are actually content creators and not golf coaches. That is a true reality

I dont think Tiger can or wants to compete or go up vs KZfaq Golf space. No way Tiger can upload faster or provide more quailty golf content than Nate Edwardson Golf 😂

Agree woth Tiger, dont believe he was talking about weekend warriors, but actual prodigies who wants to be good at the gane and possible play professionally. I for 1 watches a lot of youtube golf, play 3 times a week, but hit the range maybe once a month cause its just a hobby.

Gimps? HA! cool guys we are!! definitly 5 star rating for your Golf Show. ... and Guy, thats just cos you meantioned pineapple on pizza... thats a definite addition, although a talking point for some.