I like watching Ben most - he takes it easy and enjoys the game ... John is cool, playes great, but a bit too cool for me ... Tom is slightly too self-sarcastic, my feeling is he feels very bad when not hitting well ... not that fun to watch and listen ... maybe he thinks he´s got the most to lose ...
Beyond the theatre of following this trio, it's really something to see every hole on Sawgrass this intimately. Caps off to the production team, once again.
Alright Ben. The front nine never happened. Only we filmed it...and edited it...and put it on UA-cam...forever. Dude is a legend for not losing his cool. Kudos brother.
Would 100% love Ben or Tom in my group. Joe? Not so much, seems like a big buzzkill with his tummy complaints and he is just not my type of hang on the course.
@@Piske41 yeah I must admit I’m finding it hard to like Joe. I’m just waiting for him to throw in a subtle dig at Ben at some point to really bring it home.
@@Piske41 dude he's cocky but he's got a good swing and especially for a little guy he's crushing balls...all depends on what you care about when you play
In my experience, golf isn’t about the 100 bad shots I make. It’s about the 6 or 8 GOOD shots that I make. Those are the ones they keep me coming back.
UA-cam is full of golfers that make it look easy, Ben makes it relatable and that’s priceless. I had a round similar in a less stressful situation and gotta say, it’s nice to know I’m not alone. Thank you Ben for being you!
I watch these videos before I play golf the night before, and morning prior like I watch ski movies before a deep day. This is content I can't get tired of. Keep it coming RGC!
Note to all Golf media outlets, this is how you execute an engaging, thoughtful and relatable piece of content. Great characters, unbelievable visuals and a beautiful voice over from our very own everyman golfer Eric! Massive congratulations to the RGC team, this is next level.
Gotta say, Erik. I've had health problems nearly five years now and your course vlogs have been a godsend for me to experience the game again. I'm nearing good health finally too after lengthy rehab and recovery from multiple surgeries. Hopefully I can get back out there this year!
I've been a fan of EAL since you began your golf journey brother! This series now has to be one of the favorites. Taking a group of golfers from different aspects of the game has been so much fun to watch man! I'd love to be a part of this one day. Love every project you work on brother. Thank you!
Thanks for following along, Steve! Can't say much here, but stay tuned for the series finale - there will be some info that is relevant to your comment...
Came here to add one more positive against the trolls. Ben, you were fun to watch and represent the majority of golfers. I hope.you had fun and thanks for keeping a positive attitude
Let's go Joe! One or two birdies could definitely still happen in part 4! Hoping for some highlight shots from Tom & Ben too in the last few holes. They both definitely deserve to par #17. This has been great content to watch and it's so well put together. Shout out to the editors for adding the shot tracers - that really makes a difference for viewers! Thanks!
You are so right when you say that nobody wants to practice putting. I see people come to the course, go straight to the range, and then from there to the tee box without ever hitting a putt, all the time! The putting green is the first place I go!
At the start I just wanted to give Ben a big hug and tell him everything is ok, but then he pulled out rule 17b and he stated that he will hold his head high no matter what,that’s my guy 👍if you read this Ben,love from Australia 🇦🇺
Kudos to Ben! having fun and enjoying golf. Golf is the most frustrating but yet enjoyable game there is. Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed and excited for the last video.
Its interesting to see Ben play because he reminds me of how I play golf. Yeah I get frustrated making dozens of bad shots. But the 3 or 4 good to great shots keep me happy and coming back to continue to get better.
No more Ben hate, I feel his pain, I couldn't imagine playing with cameras on but I hate having a gallery. Love the series EAL! It is awesome to see closer to average golfers play PGA layouts.
@@stevenhearnden66 lol this wasn't lost on me. I am about a 16-18 and I am definitely a better ball striker, but we all have bad days. His just happened to be in front of waaaay more ppl
Love these videos. Lees for the golf. More for the ‘narration’. I grew up on an exclusive country club, and the language and descriptions to the videos are similar to language used when describing non’ members games. Very entertaining. Also, Joe is an embodiment of the member guest ringer…whose brought in 1x just to break a streak.
I'm sober 6 years this year, golf gave me cpr when I was an unhealth 340 pound man. Golf helped me get my physical health back. I golf every morning Monday to Sunday and walk 18 holes each time. I love the hills cuz I'm developing sexy glutes hahaha
Really loving this series. Feel like RGC is all about democratizing golf, and showing different perspectives of the game -- how it's played by players of different skills levels is a big part of that. Great graphics, tracers, commentary from EAL & the guys too... looking forward to Ep. 4. Hoping this becomes a regular series on the channel. Will continue to enjoy watching, and maybe one day, be on an episode myself.
This series got a like, subscribe, save and download from this guy. Commentator is absolutely right, we can all sympathize with Ben. Pulling for you buddy!!
A par on 12 for Benny!! Well done my man. Your composure in the face of adversity is to be admired. I know plenty of low markers who could learn a thing or two from you
Congrats Tom for the Best feature story win brother! Your putting is saving you many shots. If Ben had his putting down I agree with EAL, he'd easily shave a dozen or more strokes off his cards! Pulling for Joe to get back to even for his round and been a pleasure seeing all of you play this beast of a course!
This might be my favorite thing I have ever watched on UA-cam. Thank you for doing this and giving these guys this amazing opportunity. Let's Go Ben!!!
Hey EAL, I agree that watching Joe Hooks hit makes me want to play. If only I was not in the only place in the world where it is illegal to play golf. Ontario, Canada. Great videos. If you ever want to do one of these and want to bring a Canadian I would absolutely love to be a part of them.
Setting up a tantalising finale! Rule 17b is in full effect, and seems like the only way to get round to avoid a savage breakdown! Love to the RGC squad... Fine TV!
I may be a dude, but I wish I could travel just to give Ben a hug right now. Kudos for keeping a positive attitude, a lot of us would have thrown our bag in the lake.
Awesome series. Great being able to watch different types of golfers tackle this insane looking course. As someone who plays anywhere from 8 to 20 hcp I feel the need to remind people that mistakes allow you to get most value out of golf, more shots, different shots... "90 percent of the game is half mental" as Yogi said... Looking forward to the finale.
Ben is 25+ handicap casual golfer. Props to him for keeping a good attitude on one of the most frustrating courses out there. 👌 Keep your head up Ben. Bet it was still a great time!
I was a bit skeptical about the series at first because I just really enjoyed Eric’s play and voice. But I’m hooked, this series is awesome and I can’t wait to see what’s next
This is a great show. Joe hooks is the guy . Ben is everyday golf . Way to go eal great content . Appreciate the work that goes on unseen . Hopefully I can play with you one day
And I also must add, being a 14 handicap myself, those shots Ben was hitting in this video here and there are what being guys like us back to the sport every time. Love it
Playing the difficult courses, even difficult local courses is a serious golf character builder. It really makes you see what you truly need to work on, honestly I don't even keep a score when playing a course for the first time. How can you honestly play your best if you don't know the course?
I just finished reading Tom's feature "The Lucky Ones" and it was fantastic- no wonder it won an award. A little over 2 years sober myself and wanting to get back into golf... started watching this series today and instantly loved it, now finding out Tom & Erik are "sober boys" (my term).. it's just the coolest. Oh and Ben's attitude is great. And yeah, some of these YT comments are ridiculous smh
For discussion: Ben - "14" index translates to CH of 23. After 9 on pace to be 3.2x his CH Tom - 3 index, CH 9 as he mentioned in the first video. On pace to be 3.3x his CH after 9. No one was going after one of those guys for their handicap. I'm just saying: maybe the course makes you look worse than you are.
I love that Ben got this opportunity - you don't have to be a scratch golfer to enjoy a pristine golf course. He is only going to continue to get better through his love for the game. That is what really matters! Also, Tom Coyne is GOAT - love him in TGJ.
Kudos to all three of these gentlemen. As has been posted many times already, anyone talking trash has no idea how difficult this course plays , especially in tournament condition, with cameras, as I live 2 miles away, and have played it many a time. Tom and Ben are playing as well as anyone could expect with all circumstances at play. Joe is no doubt a player. He’s played this course to perfection (specifically clubs pulled), although the 2 iron second on #11 (245) his line looked too aggressive as there is a bailout 2nd fway just to the left. Worst case scenario with his fade for a miss, would have been a lob wedge 3rd 50 yards or less to the pin. SO EASY TO BE AN ARMCHAIR ADVICE PROVIDER🤐 INTERESTING TPC TID BIT. -#12 used to be a soft dog leg left, with a mogul covered hill where a long trap resides today(there was no canal either/to the left). As drivable par 4s have become so popular the last 20 years, TPC officials were absolutely INTENT on making #12 drivable. They inserted a canal to the left of the green(which funnels balls towards the water), moved all of the dirt making up the old hill, and designed a long, drivable bunker. The design was an absolute disaster the first few years, as even great drives that landed with fade spin on the right of the green, rolled into the water. Presently i would consider it a slightly above average drivable par 4(wish they would have moved the tees up for these guys, as during the tournament, it can play shorter than 300yds. TPC officials have said Pete Dye gave his blessing.....(never been verified).....you decide as Dye has been quoted as saying “If you can drive the green, then wouldn’t it be considered a par 3?” Great fun and great channel guys.
Believe Ben was actually +38 through the front 9 lol, but either way, huge props on hanging in there bro! Love the video quality & witty commentary - fantastic series thus far
Tom’s sarcastic sense of humor is gold
When he said he was 29 I was like there is no fucking way and then I realized he was being sarcastic lol
Appreciate not making us wait as long for this one, pulling for Joe to get even or better.
Series Finale out on Friday!
Unfortunately there's 18 holes on the course and not just 9 lol
Props to Ben for keeping a positive attitude throughout the round. I would be a couple clubs short after breaking a few clubs
What’s up with his club at address either super closed or toe straight in the air. Hurting my eyes
Hell yeah Ben! You are a fucking champ !!
@@jordangladden7749 fuck yeah
I lost my 8 iron in a tree one time after throwing it
I like watching Ben most - he takes it easy and enjoys the game ... John is cool, playes great, but a bit too cool for me ... Tom is slightly too self-sarcastic, my feeling is he feels very bad when not hitting well ... not that fun to watch and listen ... maybe he thinks he´s got the most to lose ...
Hey RGC, please have Tom back on the show, sincerely, a fan of his writing, candor, and silky smooth swing.
Joe: Who I want to be
Tom: Who I could be
Ben: Who I am
Absolutely loving this series, 3 amazing people, wonderful course
No one's stopping you from being a Joe. Get out there and do it!
This is a great series
Beyond the theatre of following this trio, it's really something to see every hole on Sawgrass this intimately.
Caps off to the production team, once again.
Alright Ben. The front nine never happened. Only we filmed it...and edited it...and put it on UA-cam...forever. Dude is a legend for not losing his cool. Kudos brother.
HAHAHHAHA
It was nice of him to show us the side of Sawgrass rarely seen on tv😄
Mad respect to Ben for staying positive throughout! 👊 Especially when you’re playing with Joe who’s complaining about missing birdie putts... 😂
Would 100% love Ben or Tom in my group. Joe? Not so much, seems like a big buzzkill with his tummy complaints and he is just not my type of hang on the course.
Story of my life
@@Piske41 yeah I must admit I’m finding it hard to like
Joe. I’m just waiting for him to throw in a subtle dig at Ben at some point to really bring it home.
@@richiep1285 that was edited out.
@@Piske41 dude he's cocky but he's got a good swing and especially for a little guy he's crushing balls...all depends on what you care about when you play
Tom needs to be a regular on the show, his wit and sense of humour are fantastic. The commentating was a nice touch to this series also!
"What's Ben breaking?"
Me in the same position "Every club in the bag"
and the bag in the water?...
😂😂😂
even the ball retriever isnt safe lol
Tom’s commentary is so top tier. He should be a writer
In my experience, golf isn’t about the 100 bad shots I make. It’s about the 6 or 8 GOOD shots that I make. Those are the ones they keep me coming back.
And that is the best way to do it!
Wise words
UA-cam is full of golfers that make it look easy, Ben makes it relatable and that’s priceless. I had a round similar in a less stressful situation and gotta say, it’s nice to know I’m not alone. Thank you Ben for being you!
I watch these videos before I play golf the night before, and morning prior like I watch ski movies before a deep day. This is content I can't get tired of. Keep it coming RGC!
The quality of this video + the calm but humorous commentary = gimme gimme more
Note to all Golf media outlets, this is how you execute an engaging, thoughtful and relatable piece of content. Great characters, unbelievable visuals and a beautiful voice over from our very own everyman golfer Eric! Massive congratulations to the RGC team, this is next level.
Gotta say, Erik. I've had health problems nearly five years now and your course vlogs have been a godsend for me to experience the game again. I'm nearing good health finally too after lengthy rehab and recovery from multiple surgeries. Hopefully I can get back out there this year!
I've been a fan of EAL since you began your golf journey brother! This series now has to be one of the favorites. Taking a group of golfers from different aspects of the game has been so much fun to watch man! I'd love to be a part of this one day. Love every project you work on brother. Thank you!
Thanks for following along, Steve! Can't say much here, but stay tuned for the series finale - there will be some info that is relevant to your comment...
Not gonna lie the background music is awesome/relaxing. EAL just a legend for going with a super quick upload for part 3.
Another quick one later this week! Friday!
@@konoimo this is 🔥 EAL we would appreciate 17b mix…..please
Right when Eric said ‘this is making me want to play golf’ I had just started looking up tee times for sat.
When I saw this in the final edit I did the same!!
WELL DONE BEN FOR CARRYING ON! HE IS NOT A 14 HANDICAP LOL
Yeah it’s so obvious
He's not a 14 over 9 holes. But good on him nonetheless, we're all just trying to get better.
@y yy Exactly. Home muni course from the appropriate tee box. I love it. I wish I had his grace. Workin on it.
This has got to be the best golf content on UA-cam. It's so good 👏🏼
I'd love to see more episodes with Ben on a quest for training and improvement. Great series and great people.
Wow sick, only a two day wait! Thanks, Erik and RGC Films!
Ben making that par legitimately made me smile. I want that dude’s attitude.
Came here to add one more positive against the trolls. Ben, you were fun to watch and represent the majority of golfers. I hope.you had fun and thanks for keeping a positive attitude
Love Ben. His positive attitude is what is needed in golf. You need to have him on Again!!!!!
Good on Ben for keeping a good attitude and celebrating the good shots! His game has been my favorite part of the series.
The celebration moment may be my favorite part of the episode.
"Be Goodly" whipping that out this weekend for sure
These are the best golf videos on the internet (PERIOD)
Means a lot!!! Appreciate you tuning in.
I enjoy RGC and this series has been fun, but NLU blows all other golf content out of the water, respectfully.
This by far the best golf video/series I have ever watched. Please do more. Make sure Ben is in it if you do
Let's go Joe! One or two birdies could definitely still happen in part 4! Hoping for some highlight shots from Tom & Ben too in the last few holes. They both definitely deserve to par #17.
This has been great content to watch and it's so well put together. Shout out to the editors for adding the shot tracers - that really makes a difference for viewers! Thanks!
When Erik said "This is making me want to play golf", I feel like that with every video I watch on here
You are so right when you say that nobody wants to practice putting. I see people come to the course, go straight to the range, and then from there to the tee box without ever hitting a putt, all the time! The putting green is the first place I go!
At the start I just wanted to give Ben a big hug and tell him everything is ok, but then he pulled out rule 17b and he stated that he will hold his head high no matter what,that’s my guy 👍if you read this Ben,love from Australia 🇦🇺
I'm loving every episode of this. I don't wish for my rounds to be filmed, but if they were, I would want them to be this well produced. Thanks RGC!
Kudos to Ben! having fun and enjoying golf. Golf is the most frustrating but yet enjoyable game there is. Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed and excited for the last video.
Its interesting to see Ben play because he reminds me of how I play golf.
Yeah I get frustrated making dozens of bad shots.
But the 3 or 4 good to great shots keep me happy and coming back to continue to get better.
I hope this series continue, it's really well done
I can’t wait to see how this finishes. You can’t help but root for these guys.
No more Ben hate, I feel his pain, I couldn't imagine playing with cameras on but I hate having a gallery. Love the series EAL! It is awesome to see closer to average golfers play PGA layouts.
You miss the point. I could entirely understand if he didn't claim a 14 handicap.
@@stevenhearnden66 lol this wasn't lost on me. I am about a 16-18 and I am definitely a better ball striker, but we all have bad days. His just happened to be in front of waaaay more ppl
Love these videos. Lees for the golf. More for the ‘narration’. I grew up on an exclusive country club, and the language and descriptions to the videos are similar to language used when describing non’ members games. Very entertaining. Also, Joe is an embodiment of the member guest ringer…whose brought in 1x just to break a streak.
Shout out to the example of quality long term sobriety!! I got four years now and I can attest that golfing now is exponentially more enjoyable.
EAL has got to be one of my fav commentators even though man ain’t even an official one. Love the humor he got going too.
I'm sober 6 years this year, golf gave me cpr when I was an unhealth 340 pound man. Golf helped me get my physical health back. I golf every morning Monday to Sunday and walk 18 holes each time. I love the hills cuz I'm developing sexy glutes hahaha
✊
Really loving this series. Feel like RGC is all about democratizing golf, and showing different perspectives of the game -- how it's played by players of different skills levels is a big part of that. Great graphics, tracers, commentary from EAL & the guys too... looking forward to Ep. 4. Hoping this becomes a regular series on the channel. Will continue to enjoy watching, and maybe one day, be on an episode myself.
12:50 I wasn't ready for that!!🤣🤣 We need more golf commentary like this!!
This series got a like, subscribe, save and download from this guy. Commentator is absolutely right, we can all sympathize with Ben. Pulling for you buddy!!
A par on 12 for Benny!! Well done my man. Your composure in the face of adversity is to be admired. I know plenty of low markers who could learn a thing or two from you
Ben's my favourite golfer of the three! Never say die, just inspiring really.
Congrats Tom for the Best feature story win brother! Your putting is saving you many shots. If Ben had his putting down I agree with EAL, he'd easily shave a dozen or more strokes off his cards! Pulling for Joe to get back to even for his round and been a pleasure seeing all of you play this beast of a course!
This series is amazing. Great cast of characters as well, hope you continue doing these!
Eric, reading "The Lucky Ones" really helped a guy like me. Thanks for bringing so much awareness to everything you do. Keep it up. Love these videos!
golf is awesome man appreciate you putting this out for us hope all the guys had a great time on this once in a lifetime course
This might be my favorite thing I have ever watched on UA-cam. Thank you for doing this and giving these guys this amazing opportunity. Let's Go Ben!!!
There is so much comedic gold in these videos I don't even know where to begin 😂
Hey EAL, I agree that watching Joe Hooks hit makes me want to play. If only I was not in the only place in the world where it is illegal to play golf. Ontario, Canada. Great videos. If you ever want to do one of these and want to bring a Canadian I would absolutely love to be a part of them.
Tom's putting stroke is very enjoyable to watch. Smooooooth.
Setting up a tantalising finale! Rule 17b is in full effect, and seems like the only way to get round to avoid a savage breakdown! Love to the RGC squad... Fine TV!
Ben is the hero I didn't know we needed, but glad we have. Sign me up to try to break 100.
Again this a must watch for every golfer!! Straight class!! Well done🔥
I may be a dude, but I wish I could travel just to give Ben a hug right now. Kudos for keeping a positive attitude, a lot of us would have thrown our bag in the lake.
Don't feel bad or weird for giving other dudes hug man!
Awesome series. Great being able to watch different types of golfers tackle this insane looking course. As someone who plays anywhere from 8 to 20 hcp I feel the need to remind people that mistakes allow you to get most value out of golf, more shots, different shots... "90 percent of the game is half mental" as Yogi said... Looking forward to the finale.
Ben is 25+ handicap casual golfer. Props to him for keeping a good attitude on one of the most frustrating courses out there. 👌 Keep your head up Ben. Bet it was still a great time!
yes this does make me want to go and play golf big time - this was a fun watch
You know...I never actually hit the subscribe and bell notification. But this time, I did. Loving this series. Thanks!
Loving the series. Please keep this up! It's so entertaining and relatable ❤️
This is so well done. Great music. I love it.
I was a bit skeptical about the series at first because I just really enjoyed Eric’s play and voice. But I’m hooked, this series is awesome and I can’t wait to see what’s next
Let's go Ben!! Glad to see that guy get a par, he deserves it for his attitude alone. Seems like such a solid dude
This is a great show. Joe hooks is the guy . Ben is everyday golf .
Way to go eal great content . Appreciate the work that goes on unseen . Hopefully I can play with you one day
How have I not found this channel until now!? Love you EAL, love to hear about your sobriety, coming up on 1 year myself (29, alcohol)!
Yes, this absolutely makes me want to go out and play golf, big time!
Unmatched vibes in this video. Much love, Erik!
Hey man I love the tracks you've been putting with the footage. Can you put a setlist down sometime soon?
Love my man Ben and his attitude! ☺️👏
It is really nice to see how everyone is reacting to how they are playing!!
These three are amazing! Rooting for Joe!
Just sat down to eat dinner and I see this video is released. I love it.
And I also must add, being a 14 handicap myself, those shots Ben was hitting in this video here and there are what being guys like us back to the sport every time. Love it
Bring
Congrats to Tom!!! I’m a third year subscriber to TGJ and it’s an amazing magazine
If you can make it work with the events and courses, you should try and do more of these! Great stuff.
Ben is the most relatable player. Pro courses in pro condition are hard af. Good job boys.
I would love to golf with Ben. He has a great attitude. Hats off to him!!!
Tom’s got some banter…top man.
Great video again, would love to play with any of these guys! I was also surprised to see old Tom Cruise driving the buggy at 11:33.
This is such a great series. Need more like it!
Playing the difficult courses, even difficult local courses is a serious golf character builder. It really makes you see what you truly need to work on, honestly I don't even keep a score when playing a course for the first time. How can you honestly play your best if you don't know the course?
Ben hits the nail on the head with his "relative greatness" concept.
I just finished reading Tom's feature "The Lucky Ones" and it was fantastic- no wonder it won an award. A little over 2 years sober myself and wanting to get back into golf... started watching this series today and instantly loved it, now finding out Tom & Erik are "sober boys" (my term).. it's just the coolest.
Oh and Ben's attitude is great.
And yeah, some of these YT comments are ridiculous smh
For discussion:
Ben - "14" index translates to CH of 23. After 9 on pace to be 3.2x his CH
Tom - 3 index, CH 9 as he mentioned in the first video. On pace to be 3.3x his CH after 9.
No one was going after one of those guys for their handicap. I'm just saying: maybe the course makes you look worse than you are.
You ever seen a 14 hdcp with a swing like that?
I love that Ben got this opportunity - you don't have to be a scratch golfer to enjoy a pristine golf course. He is only going to continue to get better through his love for the game. That is what really matters! Also, Tom Coyne is GOAT - love him in TGJ.
Love this whole challenge! Wish I could get involved if RGC can get back to the UK one day!
We’ve all been where Ben is at. As long as he loves game, has fun and enjoys himself that’s all that matters. Keep grinding Ben.
I'd love to play a round with Tom, just positive vibes all around. Congrats on the feature win!
Love the format and you commentary but got to have you playing the next one Erik
Way to go ben! When the cameras go on its a different game. Glad youve stuck it out
Kudos to all three of these gentlemen. As has been posted many times already, anyone talking trash has no idea how difficult this course plays , especially in tournament condition, with cameras, as I live 2 miles away, and have played it many a time. Tom and Ben are playing as well as anyone could expect with all circumstances at play. Joe is no doubt a player. He’s played this course to perfection (specifically clubs pulled), although the 2 iron second on #11 (245) his line looked too aggressive as there is a bailout 2nd fway just to the left. Worst case scenario with his fade for a miss, would have been a lob wedge 3rd 50 yards or less to the pin. SO EASY TO BE AN ARMCHAIR ADVICE PROVIDER🤐
INTERESTING TPC TID BIT.
-#12 used to be a soft dog leg left, with a mogul covered hill where a long trap resides today(there was no canal either/to the left). As drivable par 4s have become so popular the last 20 years, TPC officials were absolutely INTENT on making #12 drivable. They inserted a canal to the left of the green(which funnels balls towards the water), moved all of the dirt making up the old hill, and designed a long, drivable bunker. The design was an absolute disaster the first few years, as even great drives that landed with fade spin on the right of the green, rolled into the water. Presently i would consider it a slightly above average drivable par 4(wish they would have moved the tees up for these guys, as during the tournament, it can play shorter than 300yds. TPC officials have said Pete Dye gave his blessing.....(never been verified).....you decide as Dye has been quoted as saying “If you can drive the green, then wouldn’t it be considered a par 3?” Great fun and great channel guys.
Believe Ben was actually +38 through the front 9 lol, but either way, huge props on hanging in there bro! Love the video quality & witty commentary - fantastic series thus far