Rick, your integrity is top-shelf! You could have edited this video how you wished, but you always keep it real and that is why everyone respects and watches you. Well done as always!
The hardest part of watching these is when Rick is so hard on himself. It's okay man. Golf is hard and we all have bad days, but think about how blessed are we to even play the game. Not to mention with Sergio on an awesome course and youtube is your job. Enjoy it! We root for you, but what a shame it would be to get to do everything you do and not enjoy yourself.
once he gets in a bad situation he goes for to many hail marys and it just gets worse. When he's been drawing/hooking driver why does he stand in the tee and try a slight fade? just aim up the right and keep drawing.
@@krusher74 totally agree with this. I found the whole thing a bit awkward to watch. Rick has given thousands of lessons, surely he must know that on days like this you accept the shot tendency and play with it.
He did do a video with Bryson where he hit all the tee shots and Bryson went like 3 under through 9. They also did 9 where Bryson hit all the tee shots and I believe Rick shot like 1 over.
I remember many years ago playing in a pro-am and played like Rick. Anyway after the round I was in the clubhouse with the pro and he advised me to shorten all my clubs by an inch and a half. "Why" I asked "would that improve my golf?". "No" he replied "but at least you'd be able to close the wheelie bin". Good advice Rick. 😂
Although Rick didn’t bring his A game, I was surprised at how humble, polite and kind Sergio was. What a class act. Would love to see a re-match and hopefully Rick isn’t too hard on himself. Golf is a mental game and I think the pressure of playing with someone like Sergio’s may have got to him a touch. All in all, shake it off Rick!
@@The-OChe is nowhere near good enough to be playing against tour pros Most youtubers would absolutely smoke him in a scratch match Gazs golf has been playing 2 years and miles better than Rick Jimmy bullard would destroy him Rick would barely beat tubes
@@SL0409 bit harsh mate. He is definetely not a great ''pro'' but he has beaten Grant and Finch on a couples occasions. He's just not great in pressure moments which is why he could never be pro
Shoot, he will say that in his next podcast. And then talk about how he is a dog in match play and gives himself a fighting chance against all the other youtube golfers….🙄. Love Rick, but he is stuck a little bit in 1992.
I'd be interested to see what happened if Rick stopped trying to hit shaped shots and instead took a more calculated placement using safer straight(er) shots. After watching almost every single video Rick has ever posted, I've noticed that he always tries to shape his shots with a draw or fade. Rick is probably a far better player than almost everyone who is watching including myself (15 handicap), but I've seen he looses a lot of strokes after hitting into tricky locations (as we all do) trying to shape his shots where often times he just needs to send it straight and keep it simple. On a mental level as well, Rick is such a man of the people in that once he has one bad hole, his negative self talk, personal criticism and psyche takes an almost immediate dive into a place that is near impossible for him to recover from. We see it time and time again. (same for me) Rick, we love you. Great video as always. I also can't imagine the self inflicted pressure on performing in videos like this once a channel has grown to this size. He's playing against one of the worlds greatest golfers and is on display in front of millions. The godfather of youtube golf. Keep it up pal. RS!
yes to this all this, but he still has to be better. this video was awful, and the constant talking and overexplanation before each shot is such a vibe killer. Just hit, go simpler, stop overthinking. Have some fun brother
Completely agree with your comments about shaping shots, often when there is no reason whatsoever. He is 10 times the golfer I will ever be, but he makes life more difficult for himself, from time to time.
@@Drum45TD Felt like there was a lot of late release/open club face on Rick's mis-hits? Then that one horrible low hook drive he was aimed way left which was stunning.
The reason why I love your videos Rick is you show it like it is. It makes those of us that have rounds like this (many more than you by the way) feel like it happens to all of us even you. Keep up the great work Rick!!!!!! Also love how the pros are just great chaps-they fix your divots and find balls. Just makes them human.
But does he? Does he show how bad it REALLY is? He seemed to be annoyed at Sergio for finding his ball at one point. Freudian slip - referring to Sergio as "the bloody ball finder".
That looked like one of the hardest courses I've seen not just layout but wind and lightning fast, undulating greens, that course would kill anyone's game. Head up Rick 💪
This is my favorite format. It is a shame Rick could not find his game. But playing Sergio Garcia is one heck of a challenge. His presence and intensity could be felt even in this little fun game. Great coverage, great video.
What a legend Sergio is ,backed you all the way and found balls for another Legend yourself Rick.I genuinely enjoyed the video as I do all your other matches.Thanks mate 👍
This is definitely not the first time that Sergio has played with someone that is totally over-awed by his presence. What a lovely guy. Gutted for you Rick. That course looks really tricky! On to the next...
Well done Rick, that course looked BRUTAL! Great character to keep going and making it enjoyable for the viewer. Always respect your attitude when your golfs not there. If you can keep your head up when playing a player like Sergio filming on UA-cam for hundreds of thousands of viewers, then I can keep my head up when my games nowhere to be seen on a Saturday morning stableford with my mates! Thanks for showing golf as the brutal monster that it really is. These rounds make the good ones even sweeter and cant wait to celebrate with you when it all comes together v soon!! Looking forward to the rest of the years content and thanks again from a very appreciative long term fan 🙏🏻⛳️
Constructive criticism here, but I think Rick could do with realising he isn’t as good a golfer as he thinks he is. Very capable and knowledgeable, but trying to shot shape constantly when he probably plays to about a 7 handicap is nuts. Great content, long time follower, keep them coming mate
Agree 100%, get out on the range and practice. Grind at it until you have a stock shot you can rely on. After you have that in your toolkit if you really, really need to shape a shot then go for it...
Shot shape and trying to kill the ball. He just needed to go to stock and do an 80% swing. Whats more embarrassing, driving 60 yards behind Sergio or constantly trying to find the ball...
I think i've watched all your "10 shot challenge" matches on UA-cam, and have never seen you play this bad, Rick! Certainly wasnt your day.. But i loved the way you kept encouraging yourself right through and how humble and polite was Sergio.. such a class act! That course was tough ! Thanks for the content Rick.. really enjoy watching your videos
Yeah, it's weird - it seemed like Rick's game was in pretty fine form....and then he tossed his entire bag and went with new clubs across the set. Go back to the T150's with the Ping G425 Max driver.....go back to a time when things were working well!!
You know what? I can't watch this. I got to the tee off at 10 but I can't take any more. Agonising to see Rick implode - and in the presence of one his heroes. I feel the frustration.
No usually a commenter on anything online but just wanted to say THANK YOU for putting out probably the MOST RELATABLE golf video I've ever watched. this is a representation of every single round I play with my mates when I think I've got something figured out. keep up the great content.
One of the best videos so far. Golf is real…I’ve had days where it was just my day and had them days where I just quit and left the course. Like you Rick…I grew up watching Sergio and am a fan and this is a beautiful course. Keep your head up and keep swinging.
When swings fall apart like that, need to have ability to analyse and reset. The reset is created on the practise ground but appreciate trying to find it on the course whilst having a proverbial car crash is not easy. Great video, the drama of each shot was fascinating!
I can't imagine how lucky Rick must feel after all the hard work and his whole dedication to his UA-cam channel. And now he's getting to play with all these legends. He visits the most beautiful places of golf that exist... Fair play Rick! You the man. Keep cooking
PLEASE READ RICK… smoother transition. Smoother transition. When your swinging bad it’s because your transition is snappy. Iv been watching you for so long I am 100% sure. You need someone with you to give you a nudge and remind you. Look back at your bad shots anytime and you will see. Your on plane so good when the transition is smooth. I’m a huge fan and I want you to do well dude. I’m from Trafford golf too mate.
Great vid! You both played against the course more than each other. This was the hardest course on a -10 and some of the toughest greens I’ve seen on UA-cam golf!
Pros filling divots is becoming a trend. It’s fun to see how uncomfortable Rick is when they do it. It’s like a combo of humbled and “I don’t know what to do with my hands” and I’m here for it. Rick is a humble genius.
Great! The head is the hardest part of the game to control. I appreciate you show the good, bad and almost all bad days. Thank you. Frustrating I know, especially giving how well you are playing lately. Great to see Sergio being such a graceful host. Keep up the great work.
A very real and relatable video, as always. It’s what makes Rick the godfather of UA-cam golf content. But when you get so down on yourself, it really saps the fun and spectacle out of these videos, which should be epic. Maybe have Guy playing to help keep it light? Also, I know the podcast will carry a lot of the chat but we’d all love to hear more from the tour pro in this format too.
Love the content as always and Sergio is a class act being your floor caddie. Hated seeing you struggle but it’s also why I love your channel. It’s transparent and that’s why you are trusted in the space. Cheers to you Rick and your team and I look forward to the rematch where you take El Niño down!!!!
Yeah I’ve seen sergio play this course and after I saw 7000+ yards, tight, and knowing the greens were fast I knew this was going to be brutal for Rick. It’s a different beast than UK golf. I’ve seen some decently paced greens in the UK, but even some of the nice courses Rick plays seems to be like putting on carpet. The southeast region of the US has a ton of these courses. I played my high school state golf tournament at a course in Alpharetta and it ate me alive. It was a huge wake up call of what kind of difficult courses are out there vs. what I had been playing on.
@@dontpa_nic for sure. And those type of green that are rock hard and like glass are super difficult to get used to if you don’t play them all the time. Then you add grain to chipping which doesn’t seem to exist much in the UK and it just makes a tough time out on the course. You have to hit fairways and greens otherwise you’re going to shoot an astronomical score
@@jakehmckernan1 Yeah tough course etc, but also blasting it left and right will never be good. Not hating at all, just obv the game is not in a good place and Rick'll have to dig it out of the dirt
@@dontpa_nic I don’t take it as hate. I get it. It’s rough watching someone make zero changes to their game who has a warped perception of their skill level. I heard Rick say once that he was like a +1.5 handicap… I was like surely this is a joke… how can you expect to improve your game when you think you’re scratch or better all while playing some of the easiest courses I’ve seen. Any time he comes to the US and plays a professional level course he’s shooting anywhere from like 82-90. Like I said I get it. I used to have a warped perception from playing easier courses. Then I played a pro level course in tournament and it was a real wake up call to my actual skill level
@@jakehmckernan1Rick has said numerous times that he feels his handicap is around 4. Playing the toughest courses from the tips with added pressure of cameras and v PGA Tour Pros you have to give him a break. The guy has a rough day here but still a pretty good golfer generally.
Keep your head up Rick, you'll bounce back. I think if you choose 1 shot shape and stick with it (no matter how inviting another shot shape looks like) you'd play much better. Either stick with a draw or stick with a fade, and eliminate over thinking. Cheers
Had a day like this recently Rick! Almost wanted to walk off on the 8th. Persevered, but it wasn’t easy! We all know you’re a rockstar and will come back better than ever. Was just one of those days that we all have in the locker, but happened to coincide with Sergio and a 10 Shot Challenge.
Tough watch but extremely relatable. Can’t even begin to imagine how hard it was to ‘keep the head’, as the level of frustration at imploding during such an exciting opportunity must have been insane. I’m not going to sit here and criticise someone who we all know is more than capable of excellent golf(not to mention the time, effort and money they’ve put in over the years for our enjoyment). But if I can provide any sort of feedback, it’d be to try and forget the poor golf, enjoy the moment for what it is and be bring some more positive energy. We’re all rooting for you Rick(or most of us are anyway).
Rick, we don’t watch these videos for you to go and shoot level par and leave the tour pro needing 11 under, and we didn’t start watching you for amazing golf in the first place, you are a personality in golf that nobody has come close to and everyone will continue to watch no matter the standard, keep your head up and either way we’ll be here!
We´ve all been there Rick, some days are just like that, but playing with Garcia that would put a smile on my face. Better luck next time Rick. Greetings from Björn in Iceland.
My heart goes out to Rick! But we all know these days, when things don't go to plan. And so recognisable on the tee: when focussing too hard, all kinds of weird and unwanted shapes appear, and when just letting it go, the ball flies off in random directions 😅 But in Rick's defence: when a guy like Sergio Garcia, who on any course typically shoots 5 or more under par, ends up par, you know that it's a really hard course. The greens seemed to have been very unforgiving with a tiny margin between hitting it too short or overly long. So: well done Rick! Next time will be better 👍 ❤. Looking forward to the re-match.
After watching countless Shiels Golf match ups, I can’t help thinking he would be better off with game improvement clubs, not the Players Clubs that land in the rough or the next fairway. .. just sayin.
No game improvement clubs are going to fix that over rotation at impact. He is generally finding the middle of the club it is just wide open or way shut at impact
I'll say this for the 10th time, and I'm surprised no one that plays with Rick has never said it. Rick needs to stop breaking his wrists so soon on the back swing. It's why his drives are so erratic.
You're probably right. You should start a golf channel and get 2M followers, then you can tell him. He's not a pro golfer. He's a golf entertainer. These guys aren't there to correct his swing. I'm sure Sergio saw 100 imperfections with his swing. That's not what the day is about. Just having fun.
This was a tough day and not an easy watch Rick. We have all had terrible rounds where we feel disillusioned and it’s a lonely place. The difference is that you experienced yours in the company of an icon of our sport and have shared it for the world to see. We feel bad enough if we have this type of round in the company of one of the best players in our clubs never-mind the world! On a positive note you have been trending in the right direction so just keep your chin up and keep pushing yourself both in your own golf and in the content and collaborations! 👊🏼
It´s been a great “how to be mentally strong when you struggle in golf” lesson Rick, focus on your next golf shot again and again! Great video, love watching Sergio who is history of our golf. Love from Spain!
I love watching these challenges and have had many a day that Rick has had today. I’m not a very good golfer but it’s interesting to see Rick’s swing appears to be twice as fast as Sergio’s. Bye the way - what a class act Mr Garcia is
This is the first time ever I have stopped watching one of your golf matches, your 3 under to 1 over and I just feel the worst not for you and your wish I could play golf game but for poor Sergio who spent more time finding your balls and you could feel your game/shame was effecting Sergio's game. Can't blame fast greens when your all ready in the crapper before the greens. As a UA-cam golf follower all I can say is SORRY Mr Garcia for what Rick brought to the course.
Its massively impressive how no matter how long rick hits his putts past the hole he doesnt learn in the slightest to hit it softer. Guys stance on the podcast of people enjoying rick play badly because its relatable is nonsense. Its very frustrating watching these videos and seeing rick remain absolutely terrible
This video is why almost every amatuer disagrees with the golf adage "drive for show and putt for dough"!! It doesn't mean a thing if your dispersion with the driver is 100+ yards left to right, the hole is dead from the tee. Well done for staying chipper, Rick, tough course and windy too
I really enjoy listening to the podcast and then watching these. Sergio seems like a great dude. Well done Rick, your game is noticably getting better, the difference between good and great is just so huge compared to the difference of okay and good. Keep it up!!
I think you hit the nail on the head. I could feel the nerves you had, out there playing with one of your golf idols. The pressure a guy would put on himself to feel the NEED to play well. Most people will never understand what a mental battle that is. Well played non the less, and another very entertaining video Rick!
Hard to see you struggling that day. However I think this could deserved a debrief video on what went wrong into your game, what you should have done differently and what technics (including mental )you should have used to recover your golf during the round. As an average golfer, what was a bad day for you is unfortunatelly a regular day for most of us. So any debrief and experience sharing will be a fantastic gift to all of us.
Tough day in the office. You could see how much Rick wanted to play well and got tighter the harder he tried. Respect to sergio and for the Pod. Look forward to the rematch. Get that on at JCB for greens less slick
Love these videos. Thanks for playing in a non-Florida U.S. location! Reminder that we all like to play with (and watch): - guys who have fun no matter what - guys who avoid making excuses (yeah, we have all could have played better or could have had a better night's sleep) - guys who can triumph in their good shots and get pissed but also laugh at their bad ones GOLF IS HARD. Keep your chin up!
Love this real content - it’s why golf is so addictive…a terrible day at a beautiful office, playing against a golfing legend - but you were in bits..I hope you look back now and realise how fantastic it was? you hit the one straight drive on 18th and Sergio said, that’ll bring you back…he knows we all have bad days by that comment - a gentleman
what a joy to watch Sergio Garcia up close and personal...best approach game i can remember on your channel....also great ball hawk for someone who plays with a caddy most of the time! the course is clearly super tough so don't feel too bad Rick...great show, again...
first ep of yours off of golf life and i want birdy dance - SG is a pure gentleman im glad these pros do shows like yours, just being humans being good at what they do, with humility love it go on the golf life!
Rick I just want to say I feel you brother. I was down to a 3 hdcp last year shooting mid to low 70s regularly.. now, my last 6 rounds have been mid 80's. Golf is cruel and maddening. Love you Rick, stay positive. We know the good golf is in there
Man what a match, it was great seeing you stick with it and anyone watching could see the frustration you felt which made it all the more natural. You could even tell that Sergio as feeling for you too. Really though, what a better way to end it on 18, great drive and then shot into the green, golf is giving everything back to and then your birdie putt.... just to show that sometimes it can be cruel and in a few days humorous lol
That was a very tough course, with very difficult visuals. Tough even with an "A" game day. I loved the way you talked about his charitable promotions. You did your homework!!!! Rick Shiels, you´re a true professional. To better days!!!
Really felt for Rick on this one. Clearly really wants to give us all a great video to watch & must be so disappointing when it doesn’t go as he hoped The pressure to perform on these one time top pro videos must be so high Still enjoyed it. Was nice to see Sergio in this setting and ended the video thinking more positively about him than I started Thanks Rick
It’s always hard for the playing partner when you actively struggle. What a class act Sergio was with his positivity and encouragement. He kept the vibe of that video watchable.
So relatable for us golfers on a bad day, it's so good to see other golfers struggling on youtube and not always see the perfect scores, it's not realistic
Rick, I love your videos, and one of the great things about them is that you are a good golfer who still struggles from time to time. Your videos inspire me to keep playing, even when I’m having a tough day on the course. Keep it up, love it.
I've played Spanish Oaks without wind (thankfully) and found those greens are the firmest ones I've played. Very difficult and hard to get use to. Rick is so fun to watch and really relatable to due to his great personality and sense of humor. I root for him as he aims to improve an already outstanding game.
for a first time, w Sergio, its good to see you soldier on. Next time, you can bring some windex to clean the glass greens :D . They are F.A.S.T! Great video!
These series against the pros are brilliant to watch, try your best is all you can do and remember they are pros and dont beat yourself up, enjoy it and keep them coming ! Met Sergio a while back, nice guy and was prepared to chat to us which was a nice touch !
This course looks very difficult. I know, Rick, you had a bad day, but Sergio wasn’t running up the score either. BTW I love these -10 videos. It shows how good tour players are, and is something to inspire you to aspire to. Put in the work if you want to get better. Golf is humbling. Thank you for this content.
Sergio wasn’t running up a score because he was exhausted after trying to find Ricks ball every other hole. Any other day sergio is 5 or 6 under there. Burned the cup on multiple occasions.
I mean fair play to Rick stopping halfway through and apologising to viewers for his play. Shows he must genuinely care, but there is no need to apologise. You’re still giving us great entertainment and access to see Pros in a more relaxed environment than we normally do. Thanks Rick and team.
Great to see Rick hanging in there and staying positive even though it was hurting. Fantastic to have Sergio on the channel. Hope to see him play Rick again.
Ive played a few golf courses right next to Spanish Oaks (The Hills CC), and they were fantastic. This is on my list to play as well! Great video again, cheers Rick
Rick I know you had a rough day of golf. But welcome to the average golfers day. I can shoot mid 80s one day and high 90s the next. Glad to see you in the US, have a great trip.
Great video and thanks, as always, for putting yourself out there, Rick. Sorry to see you sometimes have the double cross going on your drives. Sergio is such a nice guy and so world class - I think he won it with those straight drives.
sergio is a bloodhound on finding errant shots. rick really felt pressure to perform, as he said on the first tee box. excellent watch, nice to see how sergio is so chill, like Fleetwood
Love watching Sergio play. He brushed so many edges for birdie. Could have been way under. Rick's been playing OK, so that round was a bit of a shock. Rematch on an easier course required. 👍
I felt that one. One when you just want to walk off and go home but even tougher the fact you had to keep filming and keep your head without losing your 💩
The first time I have watched one of your videos through my fingers🫣! Those greens were beyond the level of mere Mortals. As good as you are Rick that was a tour level course, where a Masters champion matched par. Chin up.
What a great guy Sergio is. You can see the quality of a Major winner e.g. the pitch on 6th, the 5 wood on 17th. This looked like a REALLY tough course - Par 71, 7000+ yards - tight driving lines, slopes, hazards, very fast greens. Rick had an off day with the driver which created a lot problems plus one or two dubious recovery choices. But great camaraderie between Sergio and Rick. Definitely a rematch required !
Watch the full series of 10 shot challenges Vs Tour Pros here: ua-cam.com/play/PLKnkfgDBi62m6IRNwNZmkmXm40CQa07du.html&si=kolbzXFk_NHWr9bs
Rick, your integrity is top-shelf! You could have edited this video how you wished, but you always keep it real and that is why everyone respects and watches you. Well done as always!
Great watch but unfortunately the Adams driver wasn't doing as it was told, them greens were
scary fast 😮😮
The hardest part of watching these is when Rick is so hard on himself. It's okay man. Golf is hard and we all have bad days, but think about how blessed are we to even play the game. Not to mention with Sergio on an awesome course and youtube is your job. Enjoy it! We root for you, but what a shame it would be to get to do everything you do and not enjoy yourself.
once he gets in a bad situation he goes for to many hail marys and it just gets worse. When he's been drawing/hooking driver why does he stand in the tee and try a slight fade? just aim up the right and keep drawing.
@@krusher74 totally agree with this. I found the whole thing a bit awkward to watch. Rick has given thousands of lessons, surely he must know that on days like this you accept the shot tendency and play with it.
@@benfreeman3780 brutal 😂
That was such a tough course, it could have ripped apart anyone’s game.
Well said
New format suggestion: can a pro break 75 taking Rick’s tee shots?
Haha the disrespect
Now that's banter.
He did do a video with Bryson where he hit all the tee shots and Bryson went like 3 under through 9. They also did 9 where Bryson hit all the tee shots and I believe Rick shot like 1 over.
Emotional damage 😂
for someone who struggles with tee play, I can relate to Rick's inconsistency
Thanks for showing the entire course to us Rick 😅
1h,8 min in, I got it!
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I remember many years ago playing in a pro-am and played like Rick. Anyway after the round I was in the clubhouse with the pro and he advised me to shorten all my clubs by an inch and a half. "Why" I asked "would that improve my golf?". "No" he replied "but at least you'd be able to close the wheelie bin". Good advice Rick. 😂
Sorry what is wheelie bin?
@@thecorrean2411 Took me a second to figure it out, but think he means trash can, as in shorten the clubs so they’ll fit inside 😂
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@@thecorrean2411 🤣a bin with wheels
Although Rick didn’t bring his A game, I was surprised at how humble, polite and kind Sergio was. What a class act.
Would love to see a re-match and hopefully Rick isn’t too hard on himself. Golf is a mental game and I think the pressure of playing with someone like Sergio’s may have got to him a touch. All in all, shake it off Rick!
Definitely needs a rematch next off season, we all know Rick can play better than this.
@@The-OChe is nowhere near good enough to be playing against tour pros
Most youtubers would absolutely smoke him in a scratch match
Gazs golf has been playing 2 years and miles better than Rick
Jimmy bullard would destroy him
Rick would barely beat tubes
bet sergio will never play on a youtube channel again, lol
If you watch Rick's videos this is his A game 😂
@@SL0409 bit harsh mate. He is definetely not a great ''pro'' but he has beaten Grant and Finch on a couples occasions. He's just not great in pressure moments which is why he could never be pro
When Sergio says chipping is the best part of Rick’s game 😂 that had to hurt.
Would hate to think how I would go on a course like that. Great video.
Rick telling stories to his grandchildren: I played Sergio Garcia at his home course and at one point I was up 10 shots.
Negative from the first swing.. I’m only one hole in and he’s got to change his mindset
@@manupcheerup322he’s playing against Sergio Garcia though 😂
Shoot, he will say that in his next podcast. And then talk about how he is a dog in match play and gives himself a fighting chance against all the other youtube golfers….🙄. Love Rick, but he is stuck a little bit in 1992.
Not sure why he still does these- hasn’t broken 75 in months and further away than ever in these 10 shot challenges
Was looking forward to this but wtf, ask him something! No chemistry and crap golf, lost interest, what a waste
I'd be interested to see what happened if Rick stopped trying to hit shaped shots and instead took a more calculated placement using safer straight(er) shots. After watching almost every single video Rick has ever posted, I've noticed that he always tries to shape his shots with a draw or fade. Rick is probably a far better player than almost everyone who is watching including myself (15 handicap), but I've seen he looses a lot of strokes after hitting into tricky locations (as we all do) trying to shape his shots where often times he just needs to send it straight and keep it simple.
On a mental level as well, Rick is such a man of the people in that once he has one bad hole, his negative self talk, personal criticism and psyche takes an almost immediate dive into a place that is near impossible for him to recover from. We see it time and time again. (same for me)
Rick, we love you. Great video as always. I also can't imagine the self inflicted pressure on performing in videos like this once a channel has grown to this size. He's playing against one of the worlds greatest golfers and is on display in front of millions.
The godfather of youtube golf. Keep it up pal. RS!
yes to this all this, but he still has to be better. this video was awful, and the constant talking and overexplanation before each shot is such a vibe killer. Just hit, go simpler, stop overthinking. Have some fun brother
Feels like whenever he says “I’m going to draw the ball in” it’s a huge hook.
Completely agree with your comments about shaping shots, often when there is no reason whatsoever. He is 10 times the golfer I will ever be, but he makes life more difficult for himself, from time to time.
@@Drum45TD Felt like there was a lot of late release/open club face on Rick's mis-hits? Then that one horrible low hook drive he was aimed way left which was stunning.
Rick should retire from golf with dignity
i dont think you could beat sergio garcia if he had a stroke
Lmao this comment shouldn't be hidden its an absolute fucken gem
I just spat my tea out at this comment 😂
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The reason why I love your videos Rick is you show it like it is. It makes those of us that have rounds like this (many more than you by the way) feel like it happens to all of us even you. Keep up the great work Rick!!!!!! Also love how the pros are just great chaps-they fix your divots and find balls. Just makes them human.
But does he? Does he show how bad it REALLY is? He seemed to be annoyed at Sergio for finding his ball at one point. Freudian slip - referring to Sergio as "the bloody ball finder".
Imagine the thrill of getting to play with a world class athlete, this legendary, who is still in his prime.
Sergio must be over the moon.
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Brilliant 😂
That looked like one of the hardest courses I've seen not just layout but wind and lightning fast, undulating greens, that course would kill anyone's game. Head up Rick 💪
515 yard par 4 is no joke
Same. It reminded me of the anxiety I got watching people play Spyglass Hill
Most courses seem hard when Rick is playing them 😂
Sergio garcia filling in your divots. and him saying "we'll find one of them" after you hit a provisional is golden
golden b'shit
😂😂😂
This is my favorite format. It is a shame Rick could not find his game. But playing Sergio Garcia is one heck of a challenge. His presence and intensity could be felt even in this little fun game. Great coverage, great video.
What a legend Sergio is ,backed you all the way and found balls for another Legend yourself Rick.I genuinely enjoyed the video as I do all your other matches.Thanks mate 👍
You know the editor is bored when you get Bogey Sauce 😂
Triple Bogey Sauce as well
@@josephberdosh6575 Im on hole 13 and came to the comments to see if I’d see quad bogie sauce 😂😂😂
I think it needs to be a poo emoji
😂
No its to embrace the struggle. I fist pump for bogeys!
This is definitely not the first time that Sergio has played with someone that is totally over-awed by his presence. What a lovely guy. Gutted for you Rick. That course looks really tricky! On to the next...
Well done Rick, that course looked BRUTAL! Great character to keep going and making it enjoyable for the viewer. Always respect your attitude when your golfs not there. If you can keep your head up when playing a player like Sergio filming on UA-cam for hundreds of thousands of viewers, then I can keep my head up when my games nowhere to be seen on a Saturday morning stableford with my mates! Thanks for showing golf as the brutal monster that it really is. These rounds make the good ones even sweeter and cant wait to celebrate with you when it all comes together v soon!! Looking forward to the rest of the years content and thanks again from a very appreciative long term fan 🙏🏻⛳️
Constructive criticism here, but I think Rick could do with realising he isn’t as good a golfer as he thinks he is. Very capable and knowledgeable, but trying to shot shape constantly when he probably plays to about a 7 handicap is nuts.
Great content, long time follower, keep them coming mate
Agree 100%, get out on the range and practice. Grind at it until you have a stock shot you can rely on. After you have that in your toolkit if you really, really need to shape a shot then go for it...
7 hc, try 16 😂
Shot shape and trying to kill the ball. He just needed to go to stock and do an 80% swing. Whats more embarrassing, driving 60 yards behind Sergio or constantly trying to find the ball...
I think i've watched all your "10 shot challenge" matches on UA-cam, and have never seen you play this bad, Rick! Certainly wasnt your day.. But i loved the way you kept encouraging yourself right through and how humble and polite was Sergio.. such a class act! That course was tough !
Thanks for the content Rick.. really enjoy watching your videos
Sergio is a gent. Tough out there Rick. Get the Ping back out for the box.
Yeah, it's weird - it seemed like Rick's game was in pretty fine form....and then he tossed his entire bag and went with new clubs across the set. Go back to the T150's with the Ping G425 Max driver.....go back to a time when things were working well!!
Well the good news is Rick, you showed us alot of the course from many different angles!!! Gracias Sr. Garcia.
You know what? I can't watch this. I got to the tee off at 10 but I can't take any more. Agonising to see Rick implode - and in the presence of one his heroes. I feel the frustration.
He’ll get over it
@@Dan-kb9vr Maybe. But it'll stay with him for the rest of his life.
He’ll get over it. In fact, he filmed it, edited it, threw it on UA-cam and has made money from it. He’ll be fine
No usually a commenter on anything online but just wanted to say THANK YOU for putting out probably the MOST RELATABLE golf video I've ever watched. this is a representation of every single round I play with my mates when I think I've got something figured out. keep up the great content.
Love when Mr. Shiels hits a slice and says “Stop cutting”
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well done Rick and very brave of you to stick this video on you tube. Great entertainment value and will definitely watch this again. 👍
One of the best videos so far. Golf is real…I’ve had days where it was just my day and had them days where I just quit and left the course. Like you Rick…I grew up watching Sergio and am a fan and this is a beautiful course. Keep your head up and keep swinging.
When swings fall apart like that, need to have ability to analyse and reset. The reset is created on the practise ground but appreciate trying to find it on the course whilst having a proverbial car crash is not easy. Great video, the drama of each shot was fascinating!
I can't imagine how lucky Rick must feel after all the hard work and his whole dedication to his UA-cam channel. And now he's getting to play with all these legends. He visits the most beautiful places of golf that exist... Fair play Rick! You the man. Keep cooking
Looking forward to Rick's new series of videos, Break 85 :)
PLEASE READ RICK… smoother transition. Smoother transition. When your swinging bad it’s because your transition is snappy. Iv been watching you for so long I am 100% sure. You need someone with you to give you a nudge and remind you. Look back at your bad shots anytime and you will see. Your on plane so good when the transition is smooth. I’m a huge fan and I want you to do well dude. I’m from Trafford golf too mate.
Great vid! You both played against the course more than each other. This was the hardest course on a -10 and some of the toughest greens I’ve seen on UA-cam golf!
Pros filling divots is becoming a trend. It’s fun to see how uncomfortable Rick is when they do it. It’s like a combo of humbled and “I don’t know what to do with my hands” and I’m here for it. Rick is a humble genius.
Great! The head is the hardest part of the game to control. I appreciate you show the good, bad and almost all bad days. Thank you. Frustrating I know, especially giving how well you are playing lately. Great to see Sergio being such a graceful host. Keep up the great work.
I watch Rick just for the melt down...they"re classic at this point..lmfao!!
That was a tough watch.
i felt embarrassed just watching it imagine how rick felt. Sergio was cringing at some of them tee shots
Could be the last of this series I think
@jordywatts4095 I wonder when though this was filmed. He seems to have been playing better recently and this seems like it was filmed back in Autumn.
Makes me laugh whenever he says "can I beat XXX if I start 10 under par" - I think we've established the answer is well and truly... no... 😂
@@carterhounslowdefinitely. Rick said before Jon leaving to LIV was announced. So Nov or early Dec?
What a great guy Sergio is. That's a tough course and those greens were scary. Thanks for the video and look forward to the rematch.
nothing better than rick hitting into the bushes and saying "just a little bit left of target" classic
A very real and relatable video, as always. It’s what makes Rick the godfather of UA-cam golf content. But when you get so down on yourself, it really saps the fun and spectacle out of these videos, which should be epic. Maybe have Guy playing to help keep it light?
Also, I know the podcast will carry a lot of the chat but we’d all love to hear more from the tour pro in this format too.
These are definitely the best videos on your channel Rick. As many of these as possible please!!!
Love the content as always and Sergio is a class act being your floor caddie. Hated seeing you struggle but it’s also why I love your channel. It’s transparent and that’s why you are trusted in the space. Cheers to you Rick and your team and I look forward to the rematch where you take El Niño down!!!!
Yeah I’ve seen sergio play this course and after I saw 7000+ yards, tight, and knowing the greens were fast I knew this was going to be brutal for Rick. It’s a different beast than UK golf. I’ve seen some decently paced greens in the UK, but even some of the nice courses Rick plays seems to be like putting on carpet. The southeast region of the US has a ton of these courses. I played my high school state golf tournament at a course in Alpharetta and it ate me alive. It was a huge wake up call of what kind of difficult courses are out there vs. what I had been playing on.
Yeah currently no need at all for rick to play 7000+ yards in these
@@dontpa_nic for sure. And those type of green that are rock hard and like glass are super difficult to get used to if you don’t play them all the time. Then you add grain to chipping which doesn’t seem to exist much in the UK and it just makes a tough time out on the course. You have to hit fairways and greens otherwise you’re going to shoot an astronomical score
@@jakehmckernan1 Yeah tough course etc, but also blasting it left and right will never be good. Not hating at all, just obv the game is not in a good place and Rick'll have to dig it out of the dirt
@@dontpa_nic I don’t take it as hate. I get it. It’s rough watching someone make zero changes to their game who has a warped perception of their skill level. I heard Rick say once that he was like a +1.5 handicap… I was like surely this is a joke… how can you expect to improve your game when you think you’re scratch or better all while playing some of the easiest courses I’ve seen. Any time he comes to the US and plays a professional level course he’s shooting anywhere from like 82-90. Like I said I get it. I used to have a warped perception from playing easier courses. Then I played a pro level course in tournament and it was a real wake up call to my actual skill level
@@jakehmckernan1Rick has said numerous times that he feels his handicap is around 4. Playing the toughest courses from the tips with added pressure of cameras and v PGA Tour Pros you have to give him a break. The guy has a rough day here but still a pretty good golfer generally.
Keep your head up Rick, you'll bounce back. I think if you choose 1 shot shape and stick with it (no matter how inviting another shot shape looks like) you'd play much better. Either stick with a draw or stick with a fade, and eliminate over thinking. Cheers
Had a day like this recently Rick! Almost wanted to walk off on the 8th. Persevered, but it wasn’t easy! We all know you’re a rockstar and will come back better than ever. Was just one of those days that we all have in the locker, but happened to coincide with Sergio and a 10 Shot Challenge.
Tough watch but extremely relatable. Can’t even begin to imagine how hard it was to ‘keep the head’, as the level of frustration at imploding during such an exciting opportunity must have been insane. I’m not going to sit here and criticise someone who we all know is more than capable of excellent golf(not to mention the time, effort and money they’ve put in over the years for our enjoyment). But if I can provide any sort of feedback, it’d be to try and forget the poor golf, enjoy the moment for what it is and be bring some more positive energy. We’re all rooting for you Rick(or most of us are anyway).
The match we all want to see is Rick Shields vs Jimmy Bullard. Straight up! Strokes 18 holes. My money is on The Bull
Bullard wins comfortably. Rick in his own admission is far from a scratch golfer. Jimmy is & is a hell of a player.
The real question is whether Rick Shiels PGA could beat Tubes in a scratch match or would he need a 10 shot start !
Sergio at 39:35 “ok, we’ll find one of them” 😂
Rick, we don’t watch these videos for you to go and shoot level par and leave the tour pro needing 11 under, and we didn’t start watching you for amazing golf in the first place, you are a personality in golf that nobody has come close to and everyone will continue to watch no matter the standard, keep your head up and either way we’ll be here!
We´ve all been there Rick, some days are just like that, but playing with Garcia that would put a smile on my face. Better luck next time Rick.
Greetings from Björn in Iceland.
My heart goes out to Rick! But we all know these days, when things don't go to plan. And so recognisable on the tee: when focussing too hard, all kinds of weird and unwanted shapes appear, and when just letting it go, the ball flies off in random directions 😅
But in Rick's defence: when a guy like Sergio Garcia, who on any course typically shoots 5 or more under par, ends up par, you know that it's a really hard course. The greens seemed to have been very unforgiving with a tiny margin between hitting it too short or overly long. So: well done Rick! Next time will be better 👍 ❤. Looking forward to the re-match.
After watching countless Shiels Golf match ups, I can’t help thinking he would be better off with game improvement clubs, not the Players Clubs that land in the rough or the next fairway. .. just sayin.
No game improvement clubs are going to fix that over rotation at impact. He is generally finding the middle of the club it is just wide open or way shut at impact
Everyone Rewatch Adam Scotts’s 10 short challenge and see how much the vibe has changed recently
Curious, how do you mean?
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Rick just doesn’t care anymore
I'll say this for the 10th time, and I'm surprised no one that plays with Rick has never said it. Rick needs to stop breaking his wrists so soon on the back swing. It's why his drives are so erratic.
You're probably right. You should start a golf channel and get 2M followers, then you can tell him. He's not a pro golfer. He's a golf entertainer. These guys aren't there to correct his swing. I'm sure Sergio saw 100 imperfections with his swing. That's not what the day is about. Just having fun.
This was a tough day and not an easy watch Rick. We have all had terrible rounds where we feel disillusioned and it’s a lonely place. The difference is that you experienced yours in the company of an icon of our sport and have shared it for the world to see. We feel bad enough if we have this type of round in the company of one of the best players in our clubs never-mind the world! On a positive note you have been trending in the right direction so just keep your chin up and keep pushing yourself both in your own golf and in the content and collaborations! 👊🏼
It´s been a great “how to be mentally strong when you struggle in golf” lesson Rick, focus on your next golf shot again and again! Great video, love watching Sergio who is history of our golf. Love from Spain!
Rick was finished after the first hole....negative death spiral
sorry rick it was to hard to watch so i turned it off for the first time.
Same for me..
Why comment that? Just move on.
@@AaronJamesKeyesWhat is wrong with neg feedback?
@@AaronJamesKeyes why comment on my post just move of your moms house
I know there’s pressure to play with Sergio and not feel like you are wasting his time but the reality is Rick just isn’t that good
I love watching these challenges and have had many a day that Rick has had today. I’m not a very good golfer but it’s interesting to see Rick’s swing appears to be twice as fast as Sergio’s.
Bye the way - what a class act Mr Garcia is
This is why you are so popular on UA-cam; we can all relate to days like this! That looks like a tough course, even on a day when you had your A game.
This is the first time ever I have stopped watching one of your golf matches, your 3 under to 1 over and I just feel the worst not for you and your wish I could play golf game but for poor Sergio who spent more time finding your balls and you could feel your game/shame was effecting Sergio's game. Can't blame fast greens when your all ready in the crapper before the greens. As a UA-cam golf follower all I can say is SORRY Mr Garcia for what Rick brought to the course.
Its massively impressive how no matter how long rick hits his putts past the hole he doesnt learn in the slightest to hit it softer. Guys stance on the podcast of people enjoying rick play badly because its relatable is nonsense. Its very frustrating watching these videos and seeing rick remain absolutely terrible
What's your handicap?
@@daveywhyte6254 6, why?
@@decentcomment9447 shit comment, that's why
I thought you must have been good 🤣🤣
@@daveywhyte6254 How is it a shit comment
focus on your golf instead off calling every shot like a pro
This video is why almost every amatuer disagrees with the golf adage "drive for show and putt for dough"!! It doesn't mean a thing if your dispersion with the driver is 100+ yards left to right, the hole is dead from the tee. Well done for staying chipper, Rick, tough course and windy too
I really enjoy listening to the podcast and then watching these. Sergio seems like a great dude. Well done Rick, your game is noticably getting better, the difference between good and great is just so huge compared to the difference of okay and good. Keep it up!!
I guess these tour pros don’t know how shite u really are , that’s the biggest embarrassment in tv golf history ,
Spicy
I think you hit the nail on the head. I could feel the nerves you had, out there playing with one of your golf idols. The pressure a guy would put on himself to feel the NEED to play well. Most people will never understand what a mental battle that is. Well played non the less, and another very entertaining video Rick!
Hard to see you struggling that day. However I think this could deserved a debrief video on what went wrong into your game, what you should have done differently and what technics (including mental )you should have used to recover your golf during the round. As an average golfer, what was a bad day for you is unfortunatelly a regular day for most of us. So any debrief and experience sharing will be a fantastic gift to all of us.
Tough day in the office. You could see how much Rick wanted to play well and got tighter the harder he tried. Respect to sergio and for the Pod. Look forward to the rematch. Get that on at JCB for greens less slick
Love these videos. Thanks for playing in a non-Florida U.S. location!
Reminder that we all like to play with (and watch):
- guys who have fun no matter what
- guys who avoid making excuses (yeah, we have all could have played better or could have had a better night's sleep)
- guys who can triumph in their good shots and get pissed but also laugh at their bad ones
GOLF IS HARD. Keep your chin up!
Love this real content - it’s why golf is so addictive…a terrible day at a beautiful office, playing against a golfing legend - but you were in bits..I hope you look back now and realise how fantastic it was?
you hit the one straight drive on 18th and Sergio said, that’ll bring you back…he knows we all have bad days by that comment - a gentleman
Rick we love how you put yourself out there. Very easy not to do these videos but you keep coming back time and time again 👏🏼
what a joy to watch Sergio Garcia up close and personal...best approach game i can remember on your channel....also great ball hawk for someone who plays with a caddy most of the time! the course is clearly super tough so don't feel too bad Rick...great show, again...
first ep of yours off of golf life and i want birdy dance - SG is a pure gentleman im glad these pros do shows like yours, just being humans being good at what they do, with humility love it go on the golf life!
Rick I just want to say I feel you brother. I was down to a 3 hdcp last year shooting mid to low 70s regularly.. now, my last 6 rounds have been mid 80's. Golf is cruel and maddening. Love you Rick, stay positive. We know the good golf is in there
Hahahahaha…..Loved that you got to experience the Texas Hill Country…where there is more emphasis on straight drives and conservative approaches.
Man what a match, it was great seeing you stick with it and anyone watching could see the frustration you felt which made it all the more natural. You could even tell that Sergio as feeling for you too. Really though, what a better way to end it on 18, great drive and then shot into the green, golf is giving everything back to and then your birdie putt.... just to show that sometimes it can be cruel and in a few days humorous lol
That was a very tough course, with very difficult visuals. Tough even with an "A" game day. I loved the way you talked about his charitable promotions. You did your homework!!!! Rick Shiels, you´re a true professional. To better days!!!
I enjoyed that dude, content is top notch regardless of the quality of golf, it’s just really good to watch.
Really felt for Rick on this one. Clearly really wants to give us all a great video to watch & must be so disappointing when it doesn’t go as he hoped
The pressure to perform on these one time top pro videos must be so high
Still enjoyed it. Was nice to see Sergio in this setting and ended the video thinking more positively about him than I started
Thanks Rick
It’s always hard for the playing partner when you actively struggle. What a class act Sergio was with his positivity and encouragement. He kept the vibe of that video watchable.
So relatable for us golfers on a bad day, it's so good to see other golfers struggling on youtube and not always see the perfect scores, it's not realistic
Rick, I love your videos, and one of the great things about them is that you are a good golfer who still struggles from time to time. Your videos inspire me to keep playing, even when I’m having a tough day on the course. Keep it up, love it.
I've played Spanish Oaks without wind (thankfully) and found those greens are the firmest ones I've played. Very difficult and hard to get use to. Rick is so fun to watch and really relatable to due to his great personality and sense of humor. I root for him as he aims to improve an already outstanding game.
for a first time, w Sergio, its good to see you soldier on. Next time, you can bring some windex to clean the glass greens :D . They are F.A.S.T! Great video!
These series against the pros are brilliant to watch, try your best is all you can do and remember they are pros and dont beat yourself up, enjoy it and keep them coming ! Met Sergio a while back, nice guy and was prepared to chat to us which was a nice touch !
This course looks very difficult. I know, Rick, you had a bad day, but Sergio wasn’t running up the score either. BTW I love these -10 videos. It shows how good tour players are, and is something to inspire you to aspire to. Put in the work if you want to get better. Golf is humbling. Thank you for this content.
Sergio wasn’t running up a score because he was exhausted after trying to find Ricks ball every other hole. Any other day sergio is 5 or 6 under there. Burned the cup on multiple occasions.
I mean fair play to Rick stopping halfway through and apologising to viewers for his play. Shows he must genuinely care, but there is no need to apologise. You’re still giving us great entertainment and access to see Pros in a more relaxed environment than we normally do. Thanks Rick and team.
Great to see Rick hanging in there and staying positive even though it was hurting. Fantastic to have Sergio on the channel. Hope to see him play Rick again.
Ive played a few golf courses right next to Spanish Oaks (The Hills CC), and they were fantastic. This is on my list to play as well! Great video again, cheers Rick
Always fun to watch these ... Rick .. please add more discussion with your pros ... Their history, techniques, experiences, etc.
Rick I know you had a rough day of golf. But welcome to the average golfers day. I can shoot mid 80s one day and high 90s the next. Glad to see you in the US, have a great trip.
Great video and thanks, as always, for putting yourself out there, Rick. Sorry to see you sometimes have the double cross going on your drives. Sergio is such a nice guy and so world class - I think he won it with those straight drives.
sergio is a bloodhound on finding errant shots. rick really felt pressure to perform, as he said on the first tee box. excellent watch, nice to see how sergio is so chill, like Fleetwood
Love watching Sergio play. He brushed so many edges for birdie. Could have been way under. Rick's been playing OK, so that round was a bit of a shock. Rematch on an easier course required. 👍
Wow the speed of the greens are unbelievably fast! What a challange! Loved the video!
I felt that one. One when you just want to walk off and go home but even tougher the fact you had to keep filming and keep your head without losing your 💩
RICK HITS A SLICE 'its a lovely shape' 😂😂
The first time I have watched one of your videos through my fingers🫣! Those greens were beyond the level of mere Mortals. As good as you are Rick that was a tour level course, where a Masters champion matched par. Chin up.
What a great guy Sergio is. You can see the quality of a Major winner e.g. the pitch on 6th, the 5 wood on 17th. This looked like a REALLY tough course - Par 71, 7000+ yards - tight driving lines, slopes, hazards, very fast greens. Rick had an off day with the driver which created a lot problems plus one or two dubious recovery choices. But great camaraderie between Sergio and Rick. Definitely a rematch required !