Really cool to see James on the channel again. What a treat to have a former professional and current golf coach as your caddy. Plus he's such a good guy
Can we get a series out of this??! We can all benefit so much James' experience, mindset and overall approach to every shot. Nice to see you grind Rick, progress is already showing up, keep up the hard work!
Probably one of the best videos on the channel. Getting an insight into James’s thinking behind every shot is incredibly valuable. Would love to see more of this.
James is so positive and Rick talks himself out of the shot before he’s played it (“135, that’s not a great distance for me”, etc). I’m a complete hacker but my biggest issue is the mental side - I shoot +12 on my own, I shoot +16 with friends and I’m a 24 handicapper because I fall apart when it matters. My mindset with every shot on a “proper” round is “don’t cock this up!” ….. no wonder it’s bad 🙄. We’ve all seen Rick suffer with his mental side and I really sympathise - I would love to see some videos where Rick talks to someone who can help him with the mental side. Good luck Rick 👍
Great comment 100% agree. Seriously considering going to see someone about the mental side myself. Would love it if Rick could shine a light on this side of game improvement.
Yeah just face the facts.. Rick doesn't have the attitude of a winner. He can sure play good golf but I've been rarely watching him lately cause he such a bummer. You never get the feeling Rick is gonna get the job done, whatever it may be. I do love James though so I never miss one where he makes an appearence!
One of the best golf videos I've watched. Really interesting as a new golfer to understand the thought process of better golfers. Would like to see more vids like this
Rick: the flag is 184 into the wind so I'm flighting this 7i right at it!!!! James: put the club down. Take this 5i, choke down an inch and aim away from the flag and hit the center of the green...
It's amazing isn't it...the very fact that Rick doesn't realize this is amazing....him being a PGA Pro, Gives/gave lessons all the time, and has a long history in the game. He just doesn't know how to play many shots....or which shots he should be playing and you'd expect that part to be his biggest positive with all the experience and everything....but it just isn't.
@@RhinoViper There's a big difference being a PGA Pro teaching swing mechanics and the basics to beginner and intermediate players vs. a PGA Tour Pro training to think their way around any golf course. That's why Rick is getting this help from James. He knows where his skills are lacking whether physical or mental and is, I believe, genuinely trying to improve.
@@cmaterick Well, for sure he's trying to improve...but his course management is about as bad/basic as it gets...not good at all...I don't expect him to be a Tour player, but it's just bad...he has a ton of experience, plays all the time, plays with pros all the time, played in tournaments in his earlier career...but his course management and the things he does wrong are things he just shouldn't be doing wrong.
@@RhinoViper I'm not defending his course management skills or lack there of. I'm just saying being a PGA Pro doesn't automatically mean you have good course management. I know several PGA Pros that barely even play golf. They spend so much time teaching it that they have little interest in playing it. Same with several USTA Pros I know around here who avoid playing tennis any more. More of a "don't be surprised if there are facets of the game your instructor isn't good at" comment is what I was getting at.
@@cmaterick To be a pro, at some point you had to be relatively good....generally you understand the game well enough to not look like a rookie when you play a round.
love james! he's such a good caddie. always talks positive, but also in a tone of voice that makes everything seem like it's your idea or your thoughts and not him imposing his own. such class!
I so wish that James could be on the bag for you at qualifying, I think he mellows you out/keeps you with such a level head so well. Good luck in qualifying, so excited to see how it plays out!
Ricks fear of chipping is killing his game. Arguing with a former tour pro on the first hole about putting off the fringe really show ricks horrible headspace around the green. He needs to just commit, until he gets over his fear.
It seems like this practice round was more about trying to correct your technique instead of learning the golf course. Your coach nailed a few things early. 1) You have to stay in the moment. The shot in front of you is the only one that matters. 2) You have to trust your pre shot routine and do it consistently. I would also say that your practice swings need to resemble the shot you’re about to hit. Especially with the short game. Use the rehearsal swings to capture the feel then step up and repeat it. Oh, and stop saying “you can’t miss greens” and start saying “I must hit greens”. The difference is subtle but powerful. Just my thoughts, good luck. You can absolutely do this!
One of the best videos you guys have done. The amount of focus being given to shots was brilliant and shows how much this means to you. James is great for holding Rick to account when he didn’t follow his normal pre shot routine, and Rick listens to him which shows the trust they have between each other. Fair play to you Rick and good luck. Hopefully see you again at next years college alumni day!
Love the video and everything you produce Rick! Rooting for you to play well, and just want to say I appreciate all the work you do to give us all such great content week after week. It never goes unappreciated!!! Love having James on here to hear his insights. He is a great golfer and a great person. Great video, stay happy out there!! No matter how you play, just have fun!!!
Its amazing how pretty much every golfer I play with talks about watching Rick, and how much they take from his videos, even the ones (possibly especially the ones) where he struggles. James is such a positive and experienced guy. Just love watching the pair of them (and Guy).
Rick is really lucky to have a friend like James and we are lucky this was filmed! Really great insight on how to play any course and approach various shots.
You are doing amazing. One thing I was always told, visualise your best shots, remember going round The Old course in Par, remember your good bunker shots.... When you play your A game you will break Par on any course..... Just remember you're in the top 1% of all golfers
I learned quite a few things from this video: - work out the wind well before you hit the course - aim small, miss small - carry sudocrem Loved this video so much! Go Rick! Qualify!
This is genuinely a great video. So interesting to see a low handicap player like Rick. Get tips, help from a former tour pro in all the aspects of the game you don't think about as a newish golfer myself. The tip on having the face so open on tbe chip onto the green roughly midway through is something i never think about. I just get a 60degree out and just stab at it almost lol
James is brilliant and he knows how to get it round and bring it back to the task in hand. Rick: "Let's finish birdie-birdie" James: "Where's your aim, just left of it?" and loads of other examples here we can all learn from. More James on the channel please!
Really enjoyed seeing Rick practice a course! Even though he didn’t have the best round, it’s refreshing to see him out to learn and get better. Keep working Rick, loving the positive attitude on the course!
Great to hear some player-caddie conversations! James provides some good additional insight for higher level play. But Rick, a fine example where your swing needs loads of work is your second shot on the first hole, under pressure you will always be destined to hook the ball. Hands separating from the body, clubhead traveling way outside, early wrist hinge, and right shoulder drifting towards the ball.
I would love to see a year of this kind of content, I feel like if Rick did a lot of these types of videos where he is tinkering and thinking through the shots and having different pros/coaches actually help him improve his game would be better for the channel. Keep up the great work Rick!
I love this type of video where you hear the convos behind the shots. Positive encouragement from James as always is the mentality you take into it. Go well next week
Rick! I love the content lately! The short game lessons have actually helped me a lot too with just being more consistent. I’m currently just breaking a 10 handicap I’ve been at for years and this content is a big reason why among others. I wish the best for you at Open Qualifying and moving forward. You’ve got it, just got to put the pieces together now. Btw, this video was some of the best driving I’ve seen from you in a long time! Love to see it! James, I love the attitude, having a good hype man helps build the confidence that Rick has been seeming to be missing for so long now! Great Job guys !
James was great on this one. He reads the course in a different way to Rick (most us I would assume) and it was good to hear him ask Rick the questions he was posing. More of this needed for you Rick to help get your mojo back
To Mr. Rick Shiels: This is What you've needed for a LONG time. Especially on the "Break 75" videos, you get stuck inside your own head when things start to turn sour, and you're never able to bring yourself out of it while the entire round of golf just spins out of your control. Having a decent caddy (I'm not referring to your friend here as decent, he's clearly something of an expert), or even just a friend to play with, is able to point out the things you need to hear and provide that little bit of observation that brings an improved consistency to your golf game. Actually, that gives me a weird idea: If you have a friend who would like to get into golfing, but is afraid of embarrassing himself, maybe have a series where you actively coach him, and see how that affects your level of play. Or maybe that's just a stupid idea.
Can’t begin to explain my frustration throughout this video🤣 We’ve all watched Rick have two outstanding lessons from Dan Grieve working on the chipping aspect of his game and trying to work on his confidence for that area and yet here we are a week out from Open qualifying with Rick still wanting to putt and having an on course lesson from James about his chipping? If the want to chip and be handier around the greens isn’t there then I’m struggling to understand the point of the two videos with Dan, who again, is absolutely superb
He gets too caught up in his own thoughts, when he was being told about certain shots I don’t think he was fully taking in what was being said and then done what he normally does
I was thinking the same, but I feel overall the focus was more on course shot selection than on swing technique - I didn’t see much that massively undermines the technique and approach from Dan, just some subtle hands and face manipulation on setup (though I saw enough for it to be on my radar and to relate to your comment!). Also have to remember this video is a cut, and I suspect James is mindful enough, to not be trying to introduce significant changes a week out. If anything the lesson learned to walk up and have a look, and stick to routine is a great takeaway, for Rick and the rest of us.
Loved this style of video. Awesome to see James helping you round and for you to discuss different options and what the benefits are. I also love how much James takes into consideration automatically…. The lie, wind, slope, landing area, how the ball will react…. Vs what I definitely do - what is it to the flag? And hit that number. Loved the video! Would love to see more like it
Love your channel Rick and have been subscribed and watching since the beginning, but you can’t seriously consider Open Qualifying if you doubt a simple chip like you had on the first green. James is a top man who seems like he’s gently trying to coach a 10 handicapper to break 80. I sincerely hope you succeed, but the odds of Texas putting your way into the Open are very slim, even though it would be very entertaining. Go well.
Great video. Proud of you for doing this Rick! I appreciate you and will be rooting for you no matter what happens. Your content has grown my appreciation for golf and inspired me to keep playing.
Great video Good luck in the qualifiers. Such a value having James on. He is quality and you always bounce off each other. Why do you not have him caddy for you and do a break 75 see how he impacts on your score! He makes you better and I look fwd to each new one you put out but please have James on more 🙏his experience is awesome. I listened and thought this is just a way different level than us mere mortals play. Great stuff 👍👍
Put that smiley face on your glove and hat and back/top of every club. Shots look very good Absolutely lovely having James on again he’s wonderful. Great video 23:04 watch out bird!!!
HELL YEAH RICK YOU GOT THIS! love the little smiley face. im going to start marking my ball like that cause i can also really get down on myself out there. remind myself (or whoever may find my ball😂) to stay positive. keep up the hard work and we’ll be watching you in the open. you got this
I don't understand all of the negativity. This is a practice round where Rick is clearly learning a lot about the course and his own game. Enjoyed the video!
Great video guys, love to see Robbo on the channel and the positive vibes he gives to Rick. It’s a real shame James can’t caddie on the day, would def be shaving a few shots of with his advice and positive outlook
Rick you gave me the confidence to start playing golf and gave me the basics to start. Wishing you all the best for qualifying, who knows what can happen if you give it you’re all you can have no regrets!
I’ll be routing for you Rick! Best of luck next week, so proud of how good you have become over the many years of watching your videos. No matter the result, just focus on yourself and your game. God Bless
Brilliant stuff, best of luck. Do well. It's excellent to seem Robbo on the channel, he is brilliant and has such a wealth of knowledge. If I could afford it, I would have lessons off that legend
What a brilliant video. Great to have James on and get an insight as to how a pro approaches every shot. Hes a class act. If he had a you tube channel it would be leathal
Loved this video, not too serious & just feeling out the course with different shots played from the same spot to see which works out better. Such a good insight into course management & playstyle 😁 “Aim small, miss small”…my new mantra 😂
That was really enjoyable, the caddie/golfer interaction was brilliant and packed full of great insight. More of these in the future would be fantastic viewing. 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Glad to See James R. again on the channel! The atmosphere this guy gives is calming, sophisticated and wise. The knowledge he shares is great. Premium content! And rally him and guy again for a Break 70/75/80 please. May be on a US trip. Play Medalist again
Rick, I love your videos, and wish you the best of luck with qualifying for the Open! Clear that left side, mate. Just like you said in the video… your hands were taking over. Trust yourself and REALLY commit to each shot before you step in. You can do it!
I give Rick lots of stick about his golf game, but the guy is out there suffering sometimes and he still puts it on UA-cam for all to see, I really hope he qualifies,good luck mate, I'm sure we're all behind you in your quest to qualify for the open.
Rick, don’t be so hard on yourself mate! Cracking video that. James’ insight is superb and I deffo picked up more than a few tips. He seems like a great lad
Enjoyed that. James is class as usual. Keep that chin up Rick, be positive, see the shot and deliver. Get it that bloody Open, pair up with Bryson and entertain the crowd!
One note, in this video you’re constantly talking about what you DON’T want to do, focus more on what you DO want to do and flip the mindset to a more positive one 💪🏼 I’m also playing in the Open Qualifiers at Fulford, good luck Rick and enjoy the day!
It was so interesting to get a tour pro’s insight into how to setup and play the shot. As James said ‘aim small, miss small’. It’s the little things that we sometimes overthink which causes doubt in our abilities. You gots this Rick. Open 2024 all the way!!!
Glad to see you getting back out of your comfort zone and really challenging yourself with the Qualifying! Best of luck to you Rick! Also what a great Caddy James is!
Really cool to see James on the channel again. What a treat to have a former professional and current golf coach as your caddy. Plus he's such a good guy
I agree - James R is the best!!!
Former pro is pushing it?
Still the nicest guy in golf!
He’s part of the Shiel’s family. Love him.
@@Stantheman848 why is it pushing it? he was on tour and played in an Open...
Can we get a series out of this??! We can all benefit so much James' experience, mindset and overall approach to every shot. Nice to see you grind Rick, progress is already showing up, keep up the hard work!
Or James could do a YT channel and we can watch that and Peter Finch instead of Rick hacking?
@@ComedyBREWHOUSE👏👏👏👏
@@ComedyBREWHOUSE Yet here you are...🏌♂
Rick doesn’t listen though ..”have you considered the slope of the fairway” RICK: nope - proceeds to hit OB 😮😂😅
Probably one of the best videos on the channel. Getting an insight into James’s thinking behind every shot is incredibly valuable. Would love to see more of this.
I just started the video, and I love how pumped James is. Such a huge smile on his face.
James is so positive and Rick talks himself out of the shot before he’s played it (“135, that’s not a great distance for me”, etc). I’m a complete hacker but my biggest issue is the mental side - I shoot +12 on my own, I shoot +16 with friends and I’m a 24 handicapper because I fall apart when it matters. My mindset with every shot on a “proper” round is “don’t cock this up!” ….. no wonder it’s bad 🙄. We’ve all seen Rick suffer with his mental side and I really sympathise - I would love to see some videos where Rick talks to someone who can help him with the mental side. Good luck Rick 👍
Hear that. Is it time to change your YT name to AnotherAce or something similar- more aligned with your mindset goals?
Sincerely, Never misses (lol)
He suffers from nerves and poor positivity.
Great comment 100% agree. Seriously considering going to see someone about the mental side myself. Would love it if Rick could shine a light on this side of game improvement.
Fab content. James’ advice is superb
Yeah just face the facts.. Rick doesn't have the attitude of a winner. He can sure play good golf but I've been rarely watching him lately cause he such a bummer. You never get the feeling Rick is gonna get the job done, whatever it may be. I do love James though so I never miss one where he makes an appearence!
The insight of a Tour pro is remarkable. Thinks of things us mere mortals would never think about
Like marking the wind direction arrow on the course layout 😂
One of the best golf videos I've watched. Really interesting as a new golfer to understand the thought process of better golfers. Would like to see more vids like this
James has taught me so much about how to actually think when I play! This was an extremely awesome information video Rick! Well done guys.
Really enjoy this format Rick, Getting inside the mind of someone who has done it and why they make certain decisions. Keep them coming!!
Definitely! James is the man for this sort of video. So many little things in this anyone can take and use. 👍
Rick: the flag is 184 into the wind so I'm flighting this 7i right at it!!!!
James: put the club down. Take this 5i, choke down an inch and aim away from the flag and hit the center of the green...
It's amazing isn't it...the very fact that Rick doesn't realize this is amazing....him being a PGA Pro, Gives/gave lessons all the time, and has a long history in the game. He just doesn't know how to play many shots....or which shots he should be playing and you'd expect that part to be his biggest positive with all the experience and everything....but it just isn't.
@@RhinoViper There's a big difference being a PGA Pro teaching swing mechanics and the basics to beginner and intermediate players vs. a PGA Tour Pro training to think their way around any golf course. That's why Rick is getting this help from James. He knows where his skills are lacking whether physical or mental and is, I believe, genuinely trying to improve.
@@cmaterick Well, for sure he's trying to improve...but his course management is about as bad/basic as it gets...not good at all...I don't expect him to be a Tour player, but it's just bad...he has a ton of experience, plays all the time, plays with pros all the time, played in tournaments in his earlier career...but his course management and the things he does wrong are things he just shouldn't be doing wrong.
@@RhinoViper I'm not defending his course management skills or lack there of. I'm just saying being a PGA Pro doesn't automatically mean you have good course management. I know several PGA Pros that barely even play golf. They spend so much time teaching it that they have little interest in playing it. Same with several USTA Pros I know around here who avoid playing tennis any more. More of a "don't be surprised if there are facets of the game your instructor isn't good at" comment is what I was getting at.
@@cmaterick To be a pro, at some point you had to be relatively good....generally you understand the game well enough to not look like a rookie when you play a round.
love james! he's such a good caddie. always talks positive, but also in a tone of voice that makes everything seem like it's your idea or your thoughts and not him imposing his own. such class!
I so wish that James could be on the bag for you at qualifying, I think he mellows you out/keeps you with such a level head so well. Good luck in qualifying, so excited to see how it plays out!
No caddy is going to help him qualify for anything. Not really a good golfer.
Ricks fear of chipping is killing his game. Arguing with a former tour pro on the first hole about putting off the fringe really show ricks horrible headspace around the green. He needs to just commit, until he gets over his fear.
@beniteztheconman he's trying to break 75 on a big stage, wish the guy some luck, sheesh.
@@Stantheman848where's your caddy and your attempt at open qualifying? you really are a conman.
@@Stantheman848 how many majors did you say you had won 🙄
James is so full of quality information. I loved the idea of marking the course map for the wind direction, what a great idea.
but wind changes directions all the time
It seems like this practice round was more about trying to correct your technique instead of learning the golf course. Your coach nailed a few things early. 1) You have to stay in the moment. The shot in front of you is the only one that matters. 2) You have to trust your pre shot routine and do it consistently. I would also say that your practice swings need to resemble the shot you’re about to hit. Especially with the short game. Use the rehearsal swings to capture the feel then step up and repeat it. Oh, and stop saying “you can’t miss greens” and start saying “I must hit greens”. The difference is subtle but powerful.
Just my thoughts, good luck. You can absolutely do this!
I remember Lee Westwood saying something similar about his pre shot routine or lack thereof lol.
Why don’t you caddy for James and see how he approaches each shot and watch how he adapts to different shots around the course
One of the best videos you guys have done. The amount of focus being given to shots was brilliant and shows how much this means to you. James is great for holding Rick to account when he didn’t follow his normal pre shot routine, and Rick listens to him which shows the trust they have between each other. Fair play to you Rick and good luck. Hopefully see you again at next years college alumni day!
I'll be caddying for a friend's Open Q-this video could be interesting! Good luck, Rick!
This was a really good style of video and learnt a lot from James’ mindset and what an elite player is thinking about. More of this please!
Love the video and everything you produce Rick! Rooting for you to play well, and just want to say I appreciate all the work you do to give us all such great content week after week. It never goes unappreciated!!! Love having James on here to hear his insights. He is a great golfer and a great person. Great video, stay happy out there!! No matter how you play, just have fun!!!
James is such a nice guy. He comes across well and has so much knowledge.
33:22 "Where were your three practice strokes?"
"Oh, yeah. ... sorry." 😂😂
James telling off Rick is hilarious 😂
Something to watch after work, love it 👌👌👌👌
Its amazing how pretty much every golfer I play with talks about watching Rick, and how much they take from his videos, even the ones (possibly especially the ones) where he struggles. James is such a positive and experienced guy. Just love watching the pair of them (and Guy).
One of my fav videos Rick, James would so good on any bodies bag. More of these with James please.
Rick is really lucky to have a friend like James and we are lucky this was filmed! Really great insight on how to play any course and approach various shots.
You are doing amazing. One thing I was always told, visualise your best shots, remember going round The Old course in Par, remember your good bunker shots.... When you play your A game you will break Par on any course..... Just remember you're in the top 1% of all golfers
I learned quite a few things from this video:
- work out the wind well before you hit the course
- aim small, miss small
- carry sudocrem
Loved this video so much! Go Rick! Qualify!
Absolutely loved this. How hard would it be to convince James to do this more often?? Would love to see more of this
Stay happy Rick!
I’ve been a OG of the channel! , gotta say I love the transparency of this particular video!
Ricks golf content is absolutely amazing but everytime james is in videos I absolutely love his golf game, seems such a top bloke keep up the content
what an absolute masterclass from James on course reading here! really useful video for all abilities here too
This is genuinely a great video. So interesting to see a low handicap player like Rick. Get tips, help from a former tour pro in all the aspects of the game you don't think about as a newish golfer myself. The tip on having the face so open on tbe chip onto the green roughly midway through is something i never think about. I just get a 60degree out and just stab at it almost lol
James is brilliant and he knows how to get it round and bring it back to the task in hand. Rick: "Let's finish birdie-birdie" James: "Where's your aim, just left of it?" and loads of other examples here we can all learn from. More James on the channel please!
Really enjoyed seeing Rick practice a course! Even though he didn’t have the best round, it’s refreshing to see him out to learn and get better. Keep working Rick, loving the positive attitude on the course!
Really good video this, enjoyed James’s insights and the insight into every single shot! Make a series with James like this!
Great to hear some player-caddie conversations! James provides some good additional insight for higher level play. But Rick, a fine example where your swing needs loads of work is your second shot on the first hole, under pressure you will always be destined to hook the ball. Hands separating from the body, clubhead traveling way outside, early wrist hinge, and right shoulder drifting towards the ball.
I would love to see a year of this kind of content, I feel like if Rick did a lot of these types of videos where he is tinkering and thinking through the shots and having different pros/coaches actually help him improve his game would be better for the channel. Keep up the great work Rick!
I love this type of video where you hear the convos behind the shots. Positive encouragement from James as always is the mentality you take into it.
Go well next week
Rick! I love the content lately! The short game lessons have actually helped me a lot too with just being more consistent. I’m currently just breaking a 10 handicap I’ve been at for years and this content is a big reason why among others.
I wish the best for you at Open Qualifying and moving forward. You’ve got it, just got to put the pieces together now. Btw, this video was some of the best driving I’ve seen from you in a long time! Love to see it!
James, I love the attitude, having a good hype man helps build the confidence that Rick has been seeming to be missing for so long now! Great Job guys !
James dropping constant wisdom pearls and delivering them in such a positive way. Love watching any video he's featured in.
Can I get James as a caddie myself? 😂. Love the video and I truly believe Rick will
Break 75!! Cmon Rick!! Good vibes mate!!
I'm loving this series of you walking us through your prep for qualifying. Keep up the great work! Thank you!
One of your best real throwback to the walk with me while I talk about every shot nice work James is amazing
Robbo is the man! Definitely love hearing his analysis of every shot. More Robbo!
James is awesome, so composed and focused. Thats the best lesson 🏌️♂️
James was great on this one. He reads the course in a different way to Rick (most us I would assume) and it was good to hear him ask Rick the questions he was posing. More of this needed for you Rick to help get your mojo back
What a great video. It's really interesting listening to James help you through the round! 👍
Really enjoy this format Rick, Getting inside the mind of someone who has done it and why they make certain decisions. Keep them coming!!
To Mr. Rick Shiels: This is What you've needed for a LONG time.
Especially on the "Break 75" videos, you get stuck inside your own head when things start to turn sour, and you're never able to bring yourself out of it while the entire round of golf just spins out of your control.
Having a decent caddy (I'm not referring to your friend here as decent, he's clearly something of an expert), or even just a friend to play with, is able to point out the things you need to hear and provide that little bit of observation that brings an improved consistency to your golf game.
Actually, that gives me a weird idea: If you have a friend who would like to get into golfing, but is afraid of embarrassing himself, maybe have a series where you actively coach him, and see how that affects your level of play. Or maybe that's just a stupid idea.
Can’t begin to explain my frustration throughout this video🤣 We’ve all watched Rick have two outstanding lessons from Dan Grieve working on the chipping aspect of his game and trying to work on his confidence for that area and yet here we are a week out from Open qualifying with Rick still wanting to putt and having an on course lesson from James about his chipping? If the want to chip and be handier around the greens isn’t there then I’m struggling to understand the point of the two videos with Dan, who again, is absolutely superb
Imagine the difference if his mindset on the chip was "here is an opportunity to show off my new skill".
I had the same thoughts. Did Rick learn anything from Dan at all?!
He gets too caught up in his own thoughts, when he was being told about certain shots I don’t think he was fully taking in what was being said and then done what he normally does
@@joshgoesflying2828my thoughts too. Don’t think he understands what Dan is trying to teach him.
I was thinking the same, but I feel overall the focus was more on course shot selection than on swing technique - I didn’t see much that massively undermines the technique and approach from Dan, just some subtle hands and face manipulation on setup (though I saw enough for it to be on my radar and to relate to your comment!). Also have to remember this video is a cut, and I suspect James is mindful enough, to not be trying to introduce significant changes a week out. If anything the lesson learned to walk up and have a look, and stick to routine is a great takeaway, for Rick and the rest of us.
Open quali?! Go for it Rick! Love it. Best of luck. The whole of Trafford is with you!!
Rick - You are the reason i even started to look at Golftubers, love the content! Keep your head high mate!
Loved this style of video. Awesome to see James helping you round and for you to discuss different options and what the benefits are. I also love how much James takes into consideration automatically…. The lie, wind, slope, landing area, how the ball will react…. Vs what I definitely do - what is it to the flag? And hit that number.
Loved the video! Would love to see more like it
Will never not love Rick’s content. I’ve learned so much watching him work through his game. Keep it up.
Love your channel Rick and have been subscribed and watching since the beginning, but you can’t seriously consider Open Qualifying if you doubt a simple chip like you had on the first green. James is a top man who seems like he’s gently trying to coach a 10 handicapper to break 80. I sincerely hope you succeed, but the odds of Texas putting your way into the Open are very slim, even though it would be very entertaining. Go well.
Great video. Proud of you for doing this Rick! I appreciate you and will be rooting for you no matter what happens. Your content has grown my appreciation for golf and inspired me to keep playing.
Great video
Good luck in the qualifiers.
Such a value having James on. He is quality and you always bounce off each other. Why do you not have him caddy for you and do a break 75 see how he impacts on your score!
He makes you better and I look fwd to each new one you put out but please have James on more 🙏his experience is awesome. I listened and thought this is just a way different level than us mere mortals play. Great stuff 👍👍
Put that smiley face on your glove and hat and back/top of every club. Shots look very good Absolutely lovely having James on again he’s wonderful.
Great video
23:04 watch out bird!!!
HELL YEAH RICK YOU GOT THIS! love the little smiley face. im going to start marking my ball like that cause i can also really get down on myself out there. remind myself (or whoever may find my ball😂) to stay positive. keep up the hard work and we’ll be watching you in the open. you got this
I agree. Keep them coming . You improve your game with James. 👍
Just switched out my LS for the X yesterday too. Seems much more forgiving
I also have the ls, its a rocket ship but its definitely harming my game more than helping
I don't understand all of the negativity. This is a practice round where Rick is clearly learning a lot about the course and his own game. Enjoyed the video!
This was a great video. Really enjoyed watching and listening to James’ insights and approach. Good luck on Monday, Rick!
Great video guys, love to see Robbo on the channel and the positive vibes he gives to Rick. It’s a real shame James can’t caddie on the day, would def be shaving a few shots of with his advice and positive outlook
Any video with James is a good video! What a man!
Really enjoyed listening to a James on the bag. I reckon he needs to get on Rory’s bag 😉🤞
Rick you gave me the confidence to start playing golf and gave me the basics to start. Wishing you all the best for qualifying, who knows what can happen if you give it you’re all you can have no regrets!
Great video, Rick. Best of luck. You have the shots and the confidence. Just believe in yourself, and everything will fall into place!
I’ll be routing for you Rick! Best of luck next week, so proud of how good you have become over the many years of watching your videos. No matter the result, just focus on yourself and your game. God Bless
GL Rick 💪 loved some of the pointers from James.. especially the "think one shot ahead that's the most important" I'm forever 3-4 holes ahead 😮
This is the video we all needed! Love the insight from James!!! Brilliant
I loved this Rick. Mate don’t listen to the haters enjoy the day and the golf. Thanks for awesome content.
One of the best videos in a long time. More of this please!
Brilliant stuff, best of luck. Do well. It's excellent to seem Robbo on the channel, he is brilliant and has such a wealth of knowledge. If I could afford it, I would have lessons off that legend
What a brilliant video. Great to have James on and get an insight as to how a pro approaches every shot. Hes a class act. If he had a you tube channel it would be leathal
Love the course management insights, would love to see more of this format... All the best for qualifying!
Loved this video, not too serious & just feeling out the course with different shots played from the same spot to see which works out better. Such a good insight into course management & playstyle 😁
“Aim small, miss small”…my new mantra 😂
This is great. I really hope you take on some of what James is saying and doing with his thinking, planning etc.
Love the vid Rick! I appreciate you helping all of us out! You’re the man I hope the golf gods help you out going into the open ! Cheers
That was really enjoyable, the caddie/golfer interaction was brilliant and packed full of great insight. More of these in the future would be fantastic viewing. 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
He needs his own channel. Anything with these two is such good content.
Glad to See James R. again on the channel! The atmosphere this guy gives is calming, sophisticated and wise. The knowledge he shares is great. Premium content! And rally him and guy again for a Break 70/75/80 please. May be on a US trip. Play Medalist again
Loved this video Rick. Robbo is the man 💪
Rick, I love your videos, and wish you the best of luck with qualifying for the Open! Clear that left side, mate. Just like you said in the video… your hands were taking over. Trust yourself and REALLY commit to each shot before you step in. You can do it!
Great Video! Good Luck Rick. Once all the tour pros watch this video James is going to get some calls to join the PGA tour as a caddy.
Keep up the good work Rick, you’ve got this !!! We’re behind you all the way my friend !!!
Love to see this. Started golfing 4 years ago, thanks to Rick.
Congrats Rick. This was great content. Very informative and entertaining. Good luck breaking 75…can’t wait!!!
I give Rick lots of stick about his golf game, but the guy is out there suffering sometimes and he still puts it on UA-cam for all to see, I really hope he qualifies,good luck mate, I'm sure we're all behind you in your quest to qualify for the open.
Brilliant video! Rick stay happy! You’ve got this and Believe we all do!
Great work Rick. James is class and always a welcome addition to the channel! I have a feeling you’ll do well!!
Rick, don’t be so hard on yourself mate!
Cracking video that. James’ insight is superb and I deffo picked up more than a few tips. He seems like a great lad
Enjoyed that. James is class as usual. Keep that chin up Rick, be positive, see the shot and deliver. Get it that bloody Open, pair up with Bryson and entertain the crowd!
One note, in this video you’re constantly talking about what you DON’T want to do, focus more on what you DO want to do and flip the mindset to a more positive one 💪🏼
I’m also playing in the Open Qualifiers at Fulford, good luck Rick and enjoy the day!
Good luck.
Very interesting video and insight into course management 👍
Good luck next week
It was so interesting to get a tour pro’s insight into how to setup and play the shot. As James said ‘aim small, miss small’. It’s the little things that we sometimes overthink which causes doubt in our abilities. You gots this Rick. Open 2024 all the way!!!
Glad to see you getting back out of your comfort zone and really challenging yourself with the Qualifying! Best of luck to you Rick! Also what a great Caddy James is!
Love the vids with James! Good luck!
You’ve got this Rick, play your best golf in qualifying and have fun. Love your videos and showing all sides of golf game, even the yips and shanks