Can I Break 75 at one of the UK's BEST golf courses?
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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel! This UA-cam channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
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$260.00. Rick my brother, love ya but really 260.00 dollars US. You and Guy made another fantastic video though. Keep it up.
Greenkeeper woke up and chose violence that day. 😂
He used his imagination you mean
I’ve been watching Rick religiously for the last 2.5 years and I feel like his putting in the last few videos with the mallet have been the best I’ve seen from him. I’ve also always thought he performs better with mallets when he tests them out but ends up going with a blade anyway (granted we don’t see everything happening behind the scenes). To me it just goes to show how mental this game is. Not only on the course but picking gear as well. Seems like a lot of us, including me, pick our equipment a lot of the time based on what we’ve convinced ourselves fits our game instead of what we really need. Love your videos, Rick and thanks for getting me hooked on golf!
Guy, that's total class to keep smiling and compliment your playing partner when your game is struggling.
Are you a 10 on the bumder scale?
@SteveNinetyski known as a "Guy Special"
He was striking the ball really well tho, just couldn't putt. Good ball striking will keep you in good spirits.
You know Rick's his boss?
@guy let me know if you want to swap putters - mine doesn’t miss 😊
Love when Rick and guy play together but nothing is better than when James Robinson tags along with the two of them as well! Need to get him back on the program!
JR is good for RS mental game
Rick Fryer Carter and Finch....now those were the best videos
Get shot of Guy, add in James
@@Ballroot84get over it, Fryer's been kicked into the weeds...
Rick great / James Robinson one of my favourite you tube golfers guy really annoying
Someone peed of the greenkeeper yesterday when he set those pin positions!
Yeah, they've mentioned it in the podcast that they were little bit ridiculous. Some were for sure. I don't know if course thinks people will consider it more difficult/desirable because of pins. It's not just about that.
Would love to see you play some of the courses in Ireland like royal County Down or royal portrush
Nice one boys! None of this desert Dubai stuff or Florida grass. Good old howling winds and swimming pool bunkers. The great British golf course! More please. 👏👏
Honestly, Rick and Guy is the best version of Break75, bit of banter and some real-life golf!
What banter 🤷♂️ guy talks a good game but doesn’t execute which is just boring…say nothing guy and just hit shots and might be a bit of a better watch
@@chriswatson5708aye will be brilliant if he just walks around in silence shooting 10 overs, geez peace chris fella
@chriswatson5708 and yet, here you are!
Too real life.
Imagine being a foreigner who speaks fluent English (or thought they did) until trying to understand these two. Impossible.
Tough pin positions today so well played both of you
I don’t think the green keepers like you with the pin positions 😂
Green protection over the winter
@@jameswebb9859 Nope. Rick mentioned from his podcast that someone from the club told him after the round that they intentionally put the pin in those ridiculous spots because pros over the winter shot very low at the club and didn't want their course to be seen as easy on Rick's youtube channel.
Also think having so many bunkers gur played apart. The bunkers are normally super penal!
@@yhc687 it’s more to do with the wet conditions of the course. The pins are on the edge to help protect the greens and also placed on high points to avoid the wet ground conditions
I'm really pleased I got to meet you at the driving range Rick, thanks so much for the pic 👍
Happy Fariways to everyone watching this video! Cheers!
Is that how they spell “fairways” on the other side of the pond?
@@cameron7191
@@cameron7191apparently it’s how they spell it on this side as well. Watch the video again
@@cameron7191 Yes, together with green's 🤣
@@cameron7191it was mispelled in the vid
I’m not sure Rick could break 75 playing my home course from the whites but still love watching!
Old Bluey's retirement is like a Rolling Stones fairwell tour: Lots of talk about it over the years but never seems to happen. 😋
Guys apology after the 60 footer was so funny
Stats at the halfway mark are great! Keep this going please.
Played it yesterday. Fantastic course, excellent condition. The pin placements are all tricky .I dread to think how fast the greens are in summer, they were quick on a cold damp morning in April. The bunkers are far deeper that they look on this video.
I feel your pain, as of late, Guy. I hit 12/18 greens yesterday, and had at least 7 birdie looks inside of 8’. I shot 3 over! Putting slumps destroy your confidence, and in turn destroy your focus on your line, and speed. It almost makes you feel embarrassed over every putt, knowing you’re going to miss again. However!… All it takes is ONE GOOD PUTTING DAY to gain that confidence back. Then, you feel like you can make anything inside of 20’. This game is 75% based on confidence, especially for low HC players. I really admire players that can get off to a rough start, and then still shoot an under par round. I struggle with this. My first 3 holes set the tone for the rest of my round. I saw your confidence leave you early with the putter today, Guy. It was very eye-opening, because I think I’m the same way. I was like you yesterday. I struck the ball good, but I lost my focus early on with the putter, and just never could gain my confidence enough to get it back. I’m gonna really start working on this. My 3 over could have easily been a 1 under. And, your round could have easily been 4-5 shots lower, if the confidence hadn’t drained out of you early on. Let’s both make a vow to play every shot, and every putt, with positive focus, from here on out. Haha
Your game sounds a lot like mine; failing to go low despite 12 greens and some good birdie looks. I’ve vowed to improve my putting and have started keeping track of an informal “shots gained putting” stat on my rounds. I just estimate based on knowing the tour pros make 50% from 6-7 ft, 10% from 30 ft, and almost never 3 Jack. I was pretty disappointed but guess I expected to lose about 3-4 shots per round from putting alone. The pros will often shoot 68 when they hit 12 greens. I know there are other factors like proximity and getting near par 5’s in 2 but just thinking about this has made me concentrate more and I think it’s helping a lot. Good luck
@@yt551217 Hit 10/18 GIR today. Shot 7 over(different course). My putting is at an all time low. No lie. lol. I only hit one horrible shot today. Topped a 3W. Other than that, I struck it solid all day. No OB. No hazards. No double bogies. 2 birdies, and 9 tap in bogies. Chips aren’t finishing close enough, and not holing putts is killin me!
Keep practicing, maybe take a putting lesson to get you on the right track, Putting practice has high rewards. 20 years ago I had a chance to play a round of golf w Rick Fehr (I know his dad) who was recently just off the tour and had at least one year been the #1 putter. I expected his drives and irons to be good. They were, but not that different than a plus 2 Hcp player that I know. His short game and especially his putting just blew me away. Seeing that up close is something I’ll never forget. Drained everything under 10 ft, the rest ALWAYS had a chance to go in and anything over 30 ft just snuggled up to stress free tap ins. It was amazing and I think of it quite frequently when I see good players (sometimes even scratch) putt because they’re not even close to his level. Good luck; our discussion has me inspired to get my putting practice to priority 1!
@@yt551217 Thanks. And that’s very good advice. I know I have it in me, because I shot my all time best round last summer, with 23 total putts, and 13 one-putts(-7, 65). Now, I’ll admit that was a freakishly wild putting day, but I used to consistently have less than 30 putts per round. I’m in a confidence slump right now with short game. But, a good lesson just may refresh my mind. Let’s get this back on track! Haha
Need to see Rick shiels VS Bullard for the UA-cam golf scene
Jimmy schools him
Rick has already bottled out of that match
I'd love to see it. It would be a close game. If the game was how many excuses Rick would make vs how many shots he took.
Bullard would batter him
Imagine. I don't think Rick would do it. Couldn't take the shame of the beating.
The pins are on edges of greens to protect them. Standard green keeping technique during poorer weather
Rick mentioned in his podcast that someone from the club after the round told him that some pros had shot very low scores over the winter and they’d set the pins hard as they didn’t want him doing the same.
@@peep5118Rick shooting a very low score? Good one.
Another most enjoyable watch thanks guys! The greens looked like they were recovering from coring - must have made putting and distance control difficult. RS certainly putting much better recently.
Really want to see you play silverdale it’s such a beautiful course , and has some really unique holes that are mental when you play first time. The owners are absolutely awesome and been around a few courses over the years
Want to take the chance to say thanks for the video playing at dunstanburgh castle a while back. Saw this over Christmas time and ended up booking a trip away to play that and some other nearby courses, ended up having a brilliant couple of days playing on a couple of incredible courses!
Great entertainment, thanks Rick and Guy. The Hiotchkin course blue tees plays at 7000 yds with a course rating of 75.3. That is incredibly difficult and your scores today while a little frustrating to you were very good. Guy especially hit a lot of greens and if he had a pro type putting day he’d have scored near if not under par. Not knowing the greens, having tough pin positions certainly makes it understandable to putt poorly but once he got off to a bad start (and this happens to me all the time) the tension in your hands / arms makes it impossible to drain any putts at all. He hits it so well that he’s got to get that putting better; maybe try the claw; it has really help me. Good luck
Grats on keeping the same balls. I'm still a bit of a hack (haven't broken 105 yet) but have played six times this year and only lost one ball. Which for me is *stellar*
Just starting to watch this and glad to see Guy playing. I enjoy the videos when you play a round together 🏌️⛳🏌️
Loved this, the pins were harsh though haha. That grey 1/4 zip is nice also.
Loving the lexicon.........Tonk(ed) reminds me of school talk (some 40-50 years ago in Manchester)! Mullered - a great word with multiple uses, especially to describe over-indulgence in alcohol! loving it boys!
You got proper stitched up with those pin positions lads.
I've played it lots of times and its a really tough track anyway but one of my favourite courses its brilliant 👏
I think Guy is great on these Break 75's , love you two together !!! but with all your crew and you there can somebody please give Guy a coin to mark his ball !!!!
Classic Break 75. All the videos are enjoyable but Rick and Guy playing together in this format make for the best viewing on UA-cam. Respect to Rick for being open and honest about the course setup.
One of the best in uk and also one of best winter playing courses in england. It plays as well in January as most courses do in july
Friday night. Been out for a few pints. Time to watch Rick and Guy butcher one of the best courses the UK. LOVE IT!!!
*YES RICK!* ⛳
Played the hotchkin a couple times,fabulous course & the best part you can play for a green fee that is a lot less than other highly rated clubs. Not cheap still but affordable in an overnighter with a hotel included
This is what me make me excited on a Friday keep it up Rick keep smashing it 👊
Great to see Whoodhall again ! I was a member there for a couple of years inthe early 70's whilst stationed at RAF Coningsby. I was a budding player in those days and theyallowed me a membership because of my handicap. Hotchkin was a stockbroker in London he owned ithe course then, Alf Fixter was the Pro they used to walk the course every 2 weeks taking notes as to what was needed. I remember practicing one evening hitting a 1 iron off the 3rd Tee, he saw me and gave me a right old bollocking for hitting iron off the tee. Great course , th6th par 5 I hit a 3 wood & 7iron on to the green (with the old gear wood and blades) Who needs this modern rubbish! My best round there 84 and played my arse off! Par 73 Standard Scratch73 for those who know what that meant not this bloody slope nonesense.
Always a pleasure to watch you two golfing even when youre having a tough round
Love these videos. Best way to relax ever ❤
That is a stellar score, on a course with a slope rating of 152.
I almost feel like targeting 75 does Rick and his fan base a disservice. I think in all the time I've watched the series he's broken 75 like once? Maybe twice? It makes every outing feel like a failure/disappointment, even when he plays well. I'd prefer something he pulls off about half the time.
Lot of people talking about the pin positions but having played junior golf there (and going back when there is the chance!) these are genuinely the standard pin positions for the course 😂 It's a nice journey down memory lane. Glad that Rick took a trip to Woodhall.
Nothing quite like Rick & Guy - thanks and keep it going please
Seem to have had a good solid start to the year Rick. Bryson has certainly helped your swing speed👏👏👏👍
Really enjoy watching you two fella's play. Two great mates, just enjoying the game. Top Trumps!
I love all of your videos, but they are so much better with Mr. Charnock. Cheers Guy, you're the straw that stirs the drink!
Those pin positions are absolutely outrageous. Its things like that that would put me off going to a course
The break 75 is the best series of all UA-cam golf. Good good major very close second.
Not by a country mile. Luke Kwon in New Zealand, particularly with Tooms and Tae (Taco Golf). Great courses, real golf, but funny AF if you can get into a bit of Korean/ Kiwi humour
@@andyfrizzell4352Harry Na is my favorite. Charismamen.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Cheers guys.
20:40 golf in a nutshell. Love the videos Rick, keep it up!
I love watching your videos. Has definitely helped my game!!
great vid as usual gents. please try the hotchkin in the middle of summer. blind tee shots, firm fairways with run offs into bunkers that are not GUR, deep green side bunkers, firm fast greens with easier pins.............had the pleasure of playing it twice. twice it killed me.........
Was my local course. Due to the number and position of the bunkers I always managed to focus on my game. A great great course in a lovely village setting. You’ll love it in the summer. Good luck!!
Played some golf there when I was at university in Lincoln. Fantastic golf course. Would be much better in summer when the heathers in flower and the course is firmer.
Guy is an absolutely hilarious man. He has to be one the most fun people to play a round with, no matter condition.
I feel ya Guy. This past Saturday I had exactly zero putts further than 4ft. Sometimes the putter just doesn't work. Good round guys.
Is there a clause in Guy's contract that he's not allowed to beat Rick or get close? 🤔😂😂
*good to see OLD BLUE still in the bag* 💙
Love the little bit of Dan Grieve release 3 greenside shot on 14! Grip it and flop it!
just pulled it a touch is the understatement of the round :P but what i love is you never give up and tbf that greenkeeper had something bad happen the day before lol those pins were horrid but another great video with Guy really like how you compliment each other and always makes great viewing. I would also say watching you putt out is a nice thing to see on a channel and others i watch with stroke play say yeah that's good and I'm like wait what it's not match play you can't give someone a putt on stroke play lol but so many channels do :/.
Always looks a laugh when Guy plays, great atmosphere 👌🏻
Thanks for the content Rick. One thing I would love you to add is some commentary when you miss a shot. If you hit a big hook with your driver (which I tend to do) I would like to hear your thoughts on why. I struggle with fixing my poor shots during a round, I would like to hear what you think during your rounds.
I was a member there 76 / 78 pre England golf. They seem to have removed an awful lot of the gorse but still a great course.
Gorse, trees everything. A lot easier now than it used to be.
GUY!! I was the same with my putter, just trying too hard. I stopped over thinking it and almost not caring as much and it made a world of a difference! Hope you figure it out. Cheers
Love playing with people like Guy. He's having an insanely frustrating round and is still good vibes and complementing his partner's shots. Rick could learn a thing or two from him lol
Ooff... the look that lady gave you as you were denouncing sausage rolls.... 🤣 Daggers.
I can just hear the @wesleybryan chirping Rick every time he putts from 35 yards off the green.
Guy's energy in this episode is everything haha
Some of the best putting I've seen on this channel yet 🤣
20:41 Very interesting insight into your thought process. With a pitch like that why are you thinking you need to be aggressive to pitch it over the bunker?? You can see with your action a big dip through impact. My coach always taught me to think of pitching and chipping just like a putting stroke. People who putt well generally have a back stroke about 1/2 to 2/3 the length of there through stroke. He said to have the thought of swinging through an hour longer than your back swing. If you want to hit a pitch with a 9 o'clock back swing then you follow through needs to be at least 10 o'clock or longer.
Those pin positions are used in the Netherlands to protect the greens… So the main middle area is less used
Guy, Cleveland HB Soft Premier #8, give it a whirl. Rest of your game is so good!
Rick, great scrambling and lots of luck in that round, but I’ve come to expect that from you. Well played.
A great watch again. Challenging pin positions but then it is still winter so the green keepers are protecting the greens.
Thanks for the video! I will continue to ask until it comes to be. Can you come to Canada and do a break 75 at Cabot Cliffs and Links?
Rick I’ve followed you for years. Great reviews and content the best. Could you retest the Pxg golf ball
Yo Rick idk if you read this but I have an idea . I think when you miss with your irons it’s usually a pull left. You look quick on your swing . I recommend just slowing down a bit and see if that helps .
Well played Guy. Best you've played that in ages.
Pin position makes golf as interesting as it can be.
The beauty of this game is shots out of nowhere that get rewarded.
Greens look pure, fair play to the green keeping team, especially the weather the UK has been pounded with. 👏👏
Hotchkin sure is a top class course that punishes wayward shots. As home of the EGU it is relativly cheap to play if you are in the vicinity. Well played you two.
Like seeing Guy playing. Good video! Thanks
The look at the camera, followed by "Sorry" from Guy, had me in stitches.
Greenkeepers knew you were coming Rick, 😂😂 tricky pins not stupid pins,
Love that top, want one please leave description rick
Repairing the hole before putting out Rick 😮 2shot penalty 😂 Someone's upset the Greenkeeper!! Tight pins 😂
That putt on the 9th was my favorite shot. :)
Frog and Toad are together again!! ❤️
Can’t wait for you to come out to the West Coast of the US, Rick. It would be awesome to see you play Pebble Beach
I wonder if Peter Finch called the greens keeper before your round......😂
Don't feel bad, Guy. I just had my first round in my league for the year and I had had 24 puts in 9 holes. You did fine.
Sometimes pins are put to the edge of greens after certain spray operations to keep footfall to a limit across the whole area
Thanks for bringing Guy with you.
I've been a bit critical of you recently Shiels but to be fair you played well here (despite your allergy to chipping off the green - you need to sort that, I thought your lesson with Dan Grieves would've stuck better but it's understandably hard to leave the comfort zone) and you gave Guy his flowers. Those pins were dumb af too. Good man.
Great video guys! The amount of filming staff seems to have increased exponentially
Guy is hysterical. Please have him in a few more videos. Great fun you two.
Welcome to woodhall 😂😂. I know how you feel lads, it always seems like they don’t want me to break 120 when I’ve played it. Brilliant video again though
Rick and Guy together make some of the best content on the TUBE -
ricky amazed by your chipping it looks great and to see yo been happy as you go round and no moaning! awesome loved the video and guy just seemed very unlucky! or should of just hit the ball harder when putting lol keep up the great vids guys.
great course...you should play it in the summer..you often get the bonus of a lancaster bomber and a spitfire flying over!!! not too sure about guys attire...woodhall can be a bit stuffy....joggers and no socks would normally be frowned upon
£2.25 a bit steep guy 😅😆
Quite a solid score from Rick, that course can be pretty brutal!
I don't think this time of the year gives this course justice because from that you tell me Top 50 in the world - what? why ?
Great vid as always though