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.

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.

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. 🎉

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. 👏👏👏

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

The amount you guys have done for the game cannot be overstated. Thank you for your service!

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!

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

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!

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".

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.

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!

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 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

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

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

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 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

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.

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

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.

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!

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!!

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’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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Any plans to review the good good putters ?

Guy every podcast without fail: YEEESSSSSSSSSSS 🐍

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

I don't think Tiger hates youtube golf. I think he's deterring amateurs from watching youtube videos.

Rick needs a center shafted putter. Either a lab golf link1, or a scotty phantom 5s!

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

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.

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

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. :)

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

I enjoy this so much . Keep on trucking.

I'll help you guys. Imagine saying Bordeuax. Take them end bit Euax and replace and it has the same sound as a Å in Åberg. Cheers!

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

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.

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.

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 😅

Rick and Tiger playing would be the biggest KZfaq video ever

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

Tiger and the professional tours should be afraid of KZfaq. You guys present 18 holes of well edited action with humorous and educational commentary in an hour. The PGA tour shows never ending plumb bobs, waggles, nauseating self promoting commentary (often kissing up to tiger). Your entertainment value and the efficiency of watching far exceeds that of regular weekly events and even the FedEx so called championship (30 man money grab with staggered start is no legitimate tournament ). I’ll watch non majors only if I can speed through a recording and even the majors I prefer to edit with my finger on fast forward. Otherwise I’d much rather watch Rick and Guy break 75 and especially play w Adam Scott or Rickie. Well done

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

Hey Rick you should try bring Ryan Fox onto the Chanel for to 10 shot challenge. Being a kiwi myself his win over this past week end to me was better than Lego and I honestly think you guys would get along and it would be great content.

Come on Tiger, comment below to clarify your statement. We know you’re a subscriber!

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

Absolutely buzzing for James vs Grant

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

Let's be honest, the two of you are why Tiger made the remark about You Tube. Rick the professional golfer and sidekick Robin not liking the Ryder Cup, because he's not European.

As an older guy that can’t play golf as a young man, I enjoy watching some of the KZfaq golf channels. They entertain me. I am not looking to get better at golf. Those days have passed. I am happy for these young people that can make a living playing golf on KZfaq. No one will be as good as Tiger, but Tiger needs to get off of his high horse and just let golf channels be what they are. Entertainment.

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.

Totally against Tiger's comment, Watching KZfaq golf channels like RS, GoodGood, Grant Horvat, Bob Does Sport, etc, got me into the game, and watching Danny Maude and then going to the driving range to practice has done wonders for my game. For people without the money to spend on sports tv channels, watching golf on KZfaq is great.

Rick have a look at the EV2 with its completely flat bottom, unlike the two-tiered ER2(v) that you are rocking as your gamer. And why have you not tried the "gravity grip"?

I understand what guy says about wanting tiger to win against the European team. But I want Rory to win his matches, while America still wins the tournament.

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 !!

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 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 😂

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.

I'm from the UK and don't feel European. I like more of the American golfers than the European ones, so I will be supporting USA...

lol Tiger isn't talking about course vlogs and the fun golf content, he's referring to lessons and tips, hence why he says to go hit balls instead to improve.

I'd imagine the reason why he said don't watch KZfaq for golf advice is because as helpful as it can be at times...it can be confusing when you watch one creator say one thing and then another creator says not to do what you just heard the first one say 😂 I see his point though as I can't really afford actual lessons right now it's a great alternative for some tips

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😅

@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 🏆

Loved the latest vlog!

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

I love youtube golf BUT I have to kind of agree with Tiger. I think if you're new to golf or trying to improve youtube can be tempting because there is some good advise on it....the problem is almost too frequently you as the viewer are imagining you have X problem. When in reality you have a Y or Z or even a YZ problem. A golf professional focuses directly on you and will see that and be able to advise accordingly. When you self diagnose sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. You can go down rabbit holes watching youtube that actually makes your game worse. Not because the content creator doesn't know what they're doing but rather you as the golfer don't actually know what the problem is.