The pandemic saved golf. When there was nothing else to do, golf was allowed especially in the states and people got reconnected or pick up the game and realized what they missed and/or that's its a really fun sport. Golf is also addicting especially once you start getting better, so even though its an expensive sport, people are hooked. In MI, the simulators are literally booked up for weeks at a time at pro shops during Jan-March.
Great podcast, great energy...I enjoy watching the golf match play, so exciting. I'm adding this to my list of why I always have to look for more means to get my stacks up so I could watch the biggest game in the PGA tour. Definitely gonna make more from my lnvestments..
That's correct.. I believe that the secret to financial stability is having multiple streams of lncome that earns you more money aside your j0b.Regardless you're invested in crypt0, NFTs, DAO project, Stocks, Real estate and on,...you just need a productive source(s) with the right lnvestment ldeas
My Goodness....I had a bad experience lnvesting on my own until I met Mr. Carl Davis I have made over £45O0O tradlng crypt0currencies, I even made a whooping £12,35O on my last deal with a capital of $410O . Retiring next year with no fears!!
Been reading through the comments and when he said Carl Davis I knew he was right! I have the best lnvesting help from Mr Carl. He's friendly and easy to get along with in terms of lnvesting tips. It was a life changing lnvestment I was able to pay off my mortgage 😭😭
I came for melons but I got eggs. I think the VR headsets have scrambled your brains. I hope that Netflix does expose more people to golf and that they all play VR golf so maybe I can get a tee time. Rick thanks for laying it all on the table! 😂😂😂
Did you mention that the owner of Titleist (Acushnet) were so annoyed with Costco regarding the Kirkland golf ball that they sued them, as it’s that close to a Pro v1 (I think the v2 ball is now v3 as the first version had to be removed from sales). It’s a Pro v1 copy that’s close enough for most golfers (and close enough to bother a multi-billion dollar company), if they can get over themselves and the brand name. Cheers Jonnywoods
After your Kirkland episode, I found one of the new costco ball on the course and played a few holes and loved it, until I lost it but my fault not the ball
What a lovable episode. As it began soo how it should be. Just two likable lads talking golf ish. Dont need a big guest. Although thats the way forward. But dont be ashamed you two of just having a chat about golf, sport, and life. Love the big guests . But i get you two guys more. Soo salt of the earth. Love it
i too went to costco to get those golf balls and i have a dozen chrome soft and a sleeve of TP5s i have yet to play. I cant wait to just go chip and see if i see any major difference in spin around the greens
I live in a part of the United States with a moderate climate, I played today in 70 degrees weather so it's not like local golfers can't get out, but I drove past Drive Shack last night and on a Monday night the parking lot was packed at 8:30pm. Something is going on with golf.
i think a lot of sports are looking to the 'Drive to Survive' series as a major way to create more public interest. My friends and I are dedicated NASCAR fans and are crossing our fingers they follow suit with a similar series that can help spur more acceptance and viewership. People with prior misconceptions are able to see how intricate and interesting the different aspects of a sport are. Golf would hugely benefit from a series of this sort.
Honestly I think you’re wrong about golf being boring. Pebble beach next weekend I’m quite looking forward to and even the Honda classic I’ll watch this weekend probably. It doesn’t have to be be mega exciting EVERY SINGLE SECOND. I can happily put golf on in the background, go on my phone, have a beer and chill. If you’re not interested in golf you’re not, the sport will never die, don’t worry about it.
Have a look at the company that make RZN...they are produced in Spain, but you can speak to the factory and have your own made. Might be more than just RZN that comes from there...
I think is is amazing how big of a gap there is between Greg Norman’s vision that he regularly communicates vs what the PGA Tour players are saying. Why is there such a big gap. Greg Norman’s interview in Golf Digest makes a lot of sense, why wouldn’t we want to grow the game internationally and allow more inclusion in areas like Asia and the Middle-East. Norman even calls the “Saudi League” the Asian Tour in his interview. Funding appears (according to Norman) is coming from a lot of companies in the US. My personal opinion on this, Norman is moving too fast and pushing for an all or nothing approach when he should focus on 3-5 tournaments a year In the US during PGA Tour events that get low ratings and aren’t well attended. Then you might be able to allow for dual / Tri membership across the PGA, European and Asian Tours. If the money is guaranteed on the Asian Tour and the appearance fees bring the best players on the world, then the rest of the field and money will follow.
Guy & Rick watching from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and despite a few guffaws the broadcast was as entertaining as usual. I wish you guys would come and play our courses, especially some of them in the Rockies. You would be amazed.
About the offshoot leagues and trying to make the fan experience better, Rory made comments that, yes, PGA has to try and do things a little better, but he said that the PGA IS working on things to try and achieve some changes in this regard. Your point about the cut and maybe a favourite player not making it is an interesting point. It would be interesting if they split off those who were cut into a "B" contest so that the fans who came to see them, or want to follow them can still do so over the weekend. Yes, they get cut from the "main" event but they still play the rest of the weekend, maybe for a lesser prize. Of course, on the flip side of this, there's only so much TV coverage to go around, and the networks aren't going to be covering the "B" group, so only those who have gone to the course to see the live action could take advantage of this. Maybe they offer the coverage on the secondary contest on UA-cam for free?
The PGA needs team events or a team league. More best ball, scambles, schambles. When you look at the popularity of the Ryder cup, and how much the players and fans love it, why wouldn't you try to incorporate that into a season. When you can get behind a team and watch guys play not just for themsleves but for the team supporting them, it makes its so much more fun to watch! WE NEED TEAM EVENTS PGA!!!!
I got into golf after the first lockdown and I love the Srixon soft feel golf balls. Even if I improved to a decent standard I probably would still stick to them golf balls to be honest. Great video as always lads 👊🏾
The biggest reason for opposition to the Saudi Golf League is probably with how transparent they are with who it’s funded by. Does the PGA Tour or its sponsors take any Saudi money?
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"What the f... was that on the 5th hole, you didn't shout FORE, ffs sake Bryson, get your head in the game.." I'd love to see Rory in the locker room screaming in DeChambeau's face, ripping off his shirt.
People talk about how tough professional golf is but with more of a off season you’d create less opportunity for the lower level golfers coming up and playing in pga tour wrap around season. Why does golf format have to change?? It’s like saying why don’t we play football with 7 players because they’d be more goals and more fan friendly.
The first Kirkland balls were made in Korea, the second in China and this third one in Vietnam. So three different factories involved. I would expect there to be differences.
I picked up the Kirkland balls, played them yesterday, I am older with a slow club head speed usually play a lower compression ball, bottom line they performed as well if not better then what I was playing.
James Robinson Gold ripped off the golf bidder challenge and is well within his right. Rick called him out saying he would beat him in a match then refused to actually play him.
I'd like to see a PGA season. work out some sort of points system like a league format where you get x5 (or whatever) for the 4 majors and you have a PGA Tour champion at the end of the year? Also would love an All or Nothing style doc that followed it every year. That would be my 2p worth. Love the podcast!
Here’s my take on the SGL and as a golf reviewer I’m hoping you can relate, …….say Golf reviewer regularly says less than favourable reviews of a certain OEM . Then that reviewer needs certain data / tech insight only available at OEM factory. Whilst visiting the OEM, golf reviewer is choked to death & bonesawed into pieces. Will I buy from that OEM ? That’s the issue.
Life is life guys. never mind the technical difficulties, great conversation and great topics over rule blunders. Shit happens. I enjoyed the episode... no bother
Love the show and the channel Rick. I have played Z stars for years because they go on sale for 29.99 Cdn and for me nothing else comes close at that price. I do feel that the ProV is the best ball just not twice as good. TP5 and Chrome are also great but same price as Pro V around here. I do not get the appeal of a 40 player tournament. You lose all of the great stories that make the PGA tour so good week in and week out. Not sure how you change format for an individual sport. The team event they do play has already caused problems because of the FedEx cup points you can get if your brother happens to be Brooks Koepka.
Design a fade ball,and a draw ball,maybe a straight one,alternate the dimple pattern,call em Guys Balls,Rick's Balls..and advert - "whack Rick's balls for 99p"
I bet no regular worker, an odd man in any profession has put in the effort these professional athletes have done. Nobody, who’d had the same work ethics and who’d been as engaged in the process of getting better and mastering their craftship couldn’t be dropped out and get ”underpayed” in their occupation. And there is the entertainment industry. Getting screentime on a lofty chanel paying astronomous fees for broadcasting rights, the organizer is well off to pay stupid amounts of money for the clowns bringing the money in. That said, would you think a multiple winner on PGA Tour would stop playing, if they only got, say 200 k a year. No way. That is big money for a years work. The players are in cause the competition and will to win a tournament. Even the players at around 100 ranking get a good 250 a year. That spells livelihood for me. I did my profs carrieer in aviation, put in all I got to get better and hoped to make it to and at the top. Ended short, but got a decent livelyhood and pension. Kind of the same thing. Others were better than myself, but still, I survived and got decent living out of it.
I have had a horrible time trying to golf on the oculus. I just can’t get comfortable with the controller. I feel like it would be more accurate using the left hand. It’s doesn’t lol I turns you into a left player.
Biggest problem with golf broadcasts in the U.S. are the announcers. Not the same since Johnny Miller. Pace of play is a big problem. Maybe it's time to let them use carts. On the plus side, HD cameras are great.
To spice things up on the PGA Tour, the event should come down to a sudden death format for the top four/five players after playing the front nine on Sunday. The back nine is a sudden death elimination event. The Bryson vs. Cantlay six hole sudden death drama was riveting. Imagine if that happened on a regular basis.
I think the pandemic has a lot to do with the growth of golf. When people couldn't do things inside and the only places that were open were the golf courses (in America) it was the only thing to do
Rick what was your view on the European Super League? IMO if you do a SGL then it has the potential of just the chosen player of Company A being in there. Then potentially Match Fixing. There are things that the PGA can do to increase viewership, but let’s be honest, most golfers would rather play 18 holes than watch 18 holes
Ever since the first COVID lockdown golf has been booming. It’s February and you can’t get a tee time less than 2 weeks in advance. 4 or 5 years ago it was no problem to get a tee time last minute for Sunday morning. It’s honestly kind of annoying.. but obviously good for the game
Those guys you mentioned want to use a pro v 1 and Scotty Cameron putter, vokey wedges lol jokes aside it’s just sponsorship I don’t think there is a player on tour who would walk out onto the coarse with the bag and clubs they have if they where paid equal amount of money to walk out with whatever they want.
re: surge in golf participation I think that’s directly attributable to you and the many other professionals on UA-cam. While the pandemic-related lockdowns opened up opportunities for established or occasional golfers to play and practice more often, those same opportunities have steadily dwindled as work has slowly returned to “normal” and other activities have resumed. But, what you have done is completely obliterate the aura of impossibility around the game. Of course it’s still the same difficult and maddening game it’s always been but your content gives people the impression that it’s possible to achieve a reasonable competency at little or no cost and the embarrassment of in-person instruction and the humiliation of being new in the golf world. More, you’ve provided a window into the game that shows that the vast majority of people who play are not very good, which was not the common impression among the uninitiated. You’ve also given the game a casualness and playfulness that goes well against the common impression of golf and golfers. You’ve also demonstrated that the barriers related to equipment are not well justified with your reviews and, especially, content related to second hand or “old” equipment. The PGA Tour is tossing around millions to players for increasing awareness but, my guess is that should go to you, and other UA-camrs, because there have always been elite Tour performers and it’s always been obvious that what they do can’t be done by regular people and Bryson and Brooks poking at each other is not going to motivate anyone to spend 5 hours of a lovely Saturday and tons of money to be told by a golf course they are bad at something 100+ times. Regular people are discovering and trying and grinding with the game because of what you and others have done. The timing of the pandemic notwithstanding, there are plenty of other things to do outside.
I feel like that Costco can be cheap and good is because of the mass production they can buy. To be honest the manufacturer making the Costco ball is not making a lot of money but they can buy so much.
Great Ep as always. Don’t think I am here to criticise as I love what you do…. I presume you’ve credited James Robinson for your Costco ball idea? He brought out a very similar video 3 months ago hence why I’ve not watched your version and didn’t know if you credited him there. If not I assume it’s an oversight. Great stuff and keep up the good work. Link to the video I am referring to is here: ua-cam.com/video/hgclbVQwZr8/v-deo.html 😀👍🏻🏌🏻
Come on Rick give us a PXG driver review on the Gen 4 0811 X low spin model. It retails between $300-350 and you have your choice between dozens of shafts.
PXG played the market. They baited other manufacturers to go up market by proving that customers would buy at the higher price point then when others followed, they undercut them
Rick I am having a difficult time understanding the issue with starting a new golf organization. We talk about competition and how it creates a free market. There is nothing pushing the PGA to be fair with the players, to provide the best golf to the fans. You add another organization and now there is competition for TV money, corporate sponsorship money. Currently the PGA does not have to fight for that. How many of us want one petro company to by petroleum for our cars. What about one golf club manufacturing company. Do you believe we would have the outstanding club technology if there was just one company producing golf clubs. Mickelson is just saying what other golfer are scared to say. If I am way off base, please explain why. Love the channel.
Thanks for the warning about the quality! you were right, this was sub standard compared to your normal quality. Whilst I realise these are fun discussions between the two of you comments like "rick is known to be a liar" are inappropriate and unprofessional in my opinion. Sorry for this negative feedback just my opinion on this occasion, i am in the Clubhouse and will continue to be.
The Saudi Tour thing proved a point, and the Finchem - Norman debate flared again with the new leader of PGA Tour. The point being, PGA of America and probably also any national PGA thruout the Globe is a Labour Union, which would do everything in their power to cancel any other prospect for a tour for the absolute best players in the World. Tho funding party wouldn’t change the stance of PGA Tour and PGA of America.
Yet Olympic hockey is very much respected in Canada, the NHL is a circus, which delete the possibility to attend for the unarguably best players nearly every time Olympics is held - during the regular season. Not even the World Championships get the absolute best roster, cause some of the best are still playing NHL Play-Offs in late spring. The american attitude of being superior to anybody else deminishes the big picture. Naturally till now everyone of the professional tournament players imagine becoming a PGA Tour America player, cause the purse and ofcourse competition. Luckily there still is one Major tournament outside USA. If they could decide, The open would defenately be vaiwed off the rotation.
You should do the 6 holes, 6 players, £6,000 match. Open it up to your viewers as a lottery, to get to play. It would make a great video, and drive the engagement with your viewers even more.l that you already do.
Netflix could pick about 3-4 players, 2 on Korn Ferry and 2 on PGA tour and follow them and show what they go through and how they train for a full year.
Please guys, look at each other before the podcast and make sure you headphones are centered on your heads. The same amount of silver should be showing on both sides. Thanks....love the podcast.
It seems that in the past two years many social media golf "influencer's" have done more and more vlog content in Saudi Arabia. Outside looking in it appears the Saudi's are paying for this sort of exposure. I'm no fan of Phil but I highly doubt he's the only person turning a blind eye to the type of people he does business with.
Interesting take on the golf balls was comparing prices of some golf balls last year and Bridgestone is same price as Srixon and actually cheaper than Vice.Yet Rick is acting like Vice is really cheap and called Bridgestone expensive when it's vice versa!
Funny how the more seasoned golfers are bound to stay withthe ProV ball. My ball of choice ise the Seed SD-01 Yellow. Love them ... and loose them quite a lot. Check lost ball counter in my vids. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
The pandemic saved golf. When there was nothing else to do, golf was allowed especially in the states and people got reconnected or pick up the game and realized what they missed and/or that's its a really fun sport. Golf is also addicting especially once you start getting better, so even though its an expensive sport, people are hooked. In MI, the simulators are literally booked up for weeks at a time at pro shops during Jan-March.
Great podcast, great energy...I enjoy watching the golf match play, so exciting. I'm adding this to my list of why I always have to look for more means to get my stacks up so I could watch the biggest game in the PGA tour. Definitely gonna make more from my lnvestments..
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I came for melons but I got eggs. I think the VR headsets have scrambled your brains. I hope that Netflix does expose more people to golf and that they all play VR golf so maybe I can get a tee time. Rick thanks for laying it all on the table! 😂😂😂
…came for watermelons, got the eggs… and Rick didn‘t even realize what he has done 😂 absolutely hilarious 😂
Did you mention that the owner of Titleist (Acushnet) were so annoyed with Costco regarding the Kirkland golf ball that they sued them, as it’s that close to a Pro v1 (I think the v2 ball is now v3 as the first version had to be removed from sales).
It’s a Pro v1 copy that’s close enough for most golfers (and close enough to bother a multi-billion dollar company), if they can get over themselves and the brand name.
Cheers
Jonnywoods
After your Kirkland episode, I found one of the new costco ball on the course and played a few holes and loved it, until I lost it but my fault not the ball
What a lovable episode. As it began soo how it should be. Just two likable lads talking golf ish. Dont need a big guest. Although thats the way forward. But dont be ashamed you two of just having a chat about golf, sport, and life. Love the big guests . But i get you two guys more. Soo salt of the earth. Love it
Nowt wrong with podcast...genuinley genuine.....peeing down here in Australia... brought a bit of sunshine tnx...melons Rick!! really:>)
i too went to costco to get those golf balls and i have a dozen chrome soft and a sleeve of TP5s i have yet to play. I cant wait to just go chip and see if i see any major difference in spin around the greens
I live in a part of the United States with a moderate climate, I played today in 70 degrees weather so it's not like local golfers can't get out, but I drove past Drive Shack last night and on a Monday night the parking lot was packed at 8:30pm. Something is going on with golf.
Great pod as always. You're both paranoid about it being weird, came across authentic.
Glad you enjoy it!
i think a lot of sports are looking to the 'Drive to Survive' series as a major way to create more public interest. My friends and I are dedicated NASCAR fans and are crossing our fingers they follow suit with a similar series that can help spur more acceptance and viewership. People with prior misconceptions are able to see how intricate and interesting the different aspects of a sport are. Golf would hugely benefit from a series of this sort.
This is literally the best podcast yet!!! (In my opinion) you guys are on my level today 😂
Honestly I think you’re wrong about golf being boring. Pebble beach next weekend I’m quite looking forward to and even the Honda classic I’ll watch this weekend probably. It doesn’t have to be be mega exciting EVERY SINGLE SECOND. I can happily put golf on in the background, go on my phone, have a beer and chill. If you’re not interested in golf you’re not, the sport will never die, don’t worry about it.
Great Podcast Gents!!! Rick = MKBHD of Golf YT
You're right Rick, golf needs a transfer window hahaha
Aren't the Kirkland Signature golf balls made by Nassau Golf in Korea? They manufacture TaylorMade too I believe.
Great podcast, great to see banter and just general mistakes lol looking forward to the Victor pod.
My favourite time of the week! Podcast day!
Glad you enjoy it!
Great podcast today guy as always. Rick, when will you be testing out the new Mizuno pro irons.
Really enjoyed that guys
Kirkland can also sell the ball at or near cost because they make most of their money on the membership.
Have a look at the company that make RZN...they are produced in Spain, but you can speak to the factory and have your own made. Might be more than just RZN that comes from there...
I think is is amazing how big of a gap there is between Greg Norman’s vision that he regularly communicates vs what the PGA Tour players are saying. Why is there such a big gap.
Greg Norman’s interview in Golf Digest makes a lot of sense, why wouldn’t we want to grow the game internationally and allow more inclusion in areas like Asia and the Middle-East. Norman even calls the “Saudi League” the Asian Tour in his interview. Funding appears (according to Norman) is coming from a lot of companies in the US.
My personal opinion on this, Norman is moving too fast and pushing for an all or nothing approach when he should focus on 3-5 tournaments a year In the US during PGA Tour events that get low ratings and aren’t well attended. Then you might be able to allow for dual / Tri membership across the PGA, European and Asian Tours.
If the money is guaranteed on the Asian Tour and the appearance fees bring the best players on the world, then the rest of the field and money will follow.
Guy & Rick watching from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and despite a few guffaws the broadcast was as entertaining as usual.
I wish you guys would come and play our courses, especially some of them in the Rockies.
You would be amazed.
Brilliant podcast. Great fun. Thanks
About the offshoot leagues and trying to make the fan experience better, Rory made comments that, yes, PGA has to try and do things a little better, but he said that the PGA IS working on things to try and achieve some changes in this regard. Your point about the cut and maybe a favourite player not making it is an interesting point. It would be interesting if they split off those who were cut into a "B" contest so that the fans who came to see them, or want to follow them can still do so over the weekend. Yes, they get cut from the "main" event but they still play the rest of the weekend, maybe for a lesser prize. Of course, on the flip side of this, there's only so much TV coverage to go around, and the networks aren't going to be covering the "B" group, so only those who have gone to the course to see the live action could take advantage of this. Maybe they offer the coverage on the secondary contest on UA-cam for free?
The PGA needs team events or a team league. More best ball, scambles, schambles. When you look at the popularity of the Ryder cup, and how much the players and fans love it, why wouldn't you try to incorporate that into a season. When you can get behind a team and watch guys play not just for themsleves but for the team supporting them, it makes its so much more fun to watch! WE NEED TEAM EVENTS PGA!!!!
Kirkland balls available on eBay for £22.99 a dozen. Similar to the Callaway Edge package set, getting bought out in bulk and sold on at a mark up.
I got into golf after the first lockdown and I love the Srixon soft feel golf balls. Even if I improved to a decent standard I probably would still stick to them golf balls to be honest. Great video as always lads 👊🏾
The biggest reason for opposition to the Saudi Golf League is probably with how transparent they are with who it’s funded by. Does the PGA Tour or its sponsors take any Saudi money?
"What the f... was that on the 5th hole, you didn't shout FORE, ffs sake Bryson, get your head in the game.." I'd love to see Rory in the locker room screaming in DeChambeau's face, ripping off his shirt.
Good Good is making their own golf balls
Gotta get Jake Olson bling golfer on the show!
People talk about how tough professional golf is but with more of a off season you’d create less opportunity for the lower level golfers coming up and playing in pga tour wrap around season. Why does golf format have to change?? It’s like saying why don’t we play football with 7 players because they’d be more goals and more fan friendly.
The first Kirkland balls were made in Korea, the second in China and this third one in Vietnam. So three different factories involved. I would expect there to be differences.
"Rick's Quick Six" sounds good to me
I picked up the Kirkland balls, played them yesterday, I am older with a slow club head speed usually play a lower compression ball, bottom line they performed as well if not better then what I was playing.
James Robinson Gold ripped off the golf bidder challenge and is well within his right. Rick called him out saying he would beat him in a match then refused to actually play him.
Dude is the king of clickbait right now
@@lawbinson James or Rick? They both have a fair amount
I'd like to see a PGA season. work out some sort of points system like a league format where you get x5 (or whatever) for the 4 majors and you have a PGA Tour champion at the end of the year? Also would love an All or Nothing style doc that followed it every year. That would be my 2p worth. Love the podcast!
Fedex cup……….
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery .
Love you guys
There should be a stableford event
Where all players have a handicap or a team event like Texas scramble, or maybe have 2 cuts in a tournament
Here’s my take on the SGL and as a golf reviewer I’m hoping you can relate, …….say Golf reviewer regularly says less than favourable reviews of a certain OEM . Then that reviewer needs certain data / tech insight only available at OEM factory. Whilst visiting the OEM, golf reviewer is choked to death & bonesawed into pieces. Will I buy from that OEM ? That’s the issue.
"I came for melons, I got eggs. Yes. Yes. Yes."
Life is life guys. never mind the technical difficulties, great conversation and great topics over rule blunders. Shit happens. I enjoyed the episode... no bother
I’ve started playing the Seed SD-X1 over the winter, seems a decent ball, be interesting to see how the perform in firmer conditions
I agree about the off season for golf... It's year round and it's too much.. Interest does wane.
Best ever podcast ! 🤣🤣
Love the show and the channel Rick. I have played Z stars for years because they go on sale for 29.99 Cdn and for me nothing else comes close at that price. I do feel that the ProV is the best ball just not twice as good. TP5 and Chrome are also great but same price as Pro V around here.
I do not get the appeal of a 40 player tournament. You lose all of the great stories that make the PGA tour so good week in and week out. Not sure how you change format for an individual sport. The team event they do play has already caused problems because of the FedEx cup points you can get if your brother happens to be Brooks Koepka.
Great comments about 'clickbait'. One of those constantly misused terms.
James Robinson golf is Mr click bait of golf UA-cam videos
I really enjoyed that ☺️ make it more of a shambles every week?
Design a fade ball,and a draw ball,maybe a straight one,alternate the dimple pattern,call em Guys Balls,Rick's Balls..and advert - "whack Rick's balls for 99p"
I don’t understand why some people have problem top players making millions are they jealous? Why is it greedy wanting to win millions?
I bet no regular worker, an odd man in any profession has put in the effort these professional athletes have done.
Nobody, who’d had the same work ethics and who’d been as engaged in the process of getting better and mastering their craftship couldn’t be dropped out and get ”underpayed” in their occupation.
And there is the entertainment industry. Getting screentime on a lofty chanel paying astronomous fees for broadcasting rights, the organizer is well off to pay stupid amounts of money for the clowns bringing the money in.
That said, would you think a multiple winner on PGA Tour would stop playing, if they only got, say 200 k a year. No way. That is big money for a years work.
The players are in cause the competition and will to win a tournament.
Even the players at around 100 ranking get a good 250 a year. That spells livelihood for me. I did my profs carrieer in aviation, put in all I got to get better and hoped to make it to and at the top. Ended short, but got a decent livelyhood and pension. Kind of the same thing. Others were better than myself, but still, I survived and got decent living out of it.
Getting secondhand stuff and trying to compete with it... My first thought was scrapheap challenge!
I have had a horrible time trying to golf on the oculus. I just can’t get comfortable with the controller. I feel like it would be more accurate using the left hand. It’s doesn’t lol I turns you into a left player.
Biggest problem with golf broadcasts in the U.S. are the announcers. Not the same since Johnny Miller. Pace of play is a big problem. Maybe it's time to let them use carts. On the plus side, HD cameras are great.
I said it years ago virtual golf is the future
To spice things up on the PGA Tour, the event should come down to a sudden death format for the top four/five players after playing the front nine on Sunday. The back nine is a sudden death elimination event.
The Bryson vs. Cantlay six hole sudden death drama was riveting. Imagine if that happened on a regular basis.
You would eventually get tired of that too and demand something else
I think the pandemic has a lot to do with the growth of golf. When people couldn't do things inside and the only places that were open were the golf courses (in America) it was the only thing to do
Don’t know why you thought it wasn’t going to be good because definitely enjoyed listening to it thought it was more authentic and more fun
It`s about using famous people to hide the fact they are terrible humans when it comes to human rights.
Rick what was your view on the European Super League? IMO if you do a SGL then it has the potential of just the chosen player of Company A being in there. Then potentially Match Fixing. There are things that the PGA can do to increase viewership, but let’s be honest, most golfers would rather play 18 holes than watch 18 holes
Ever since the first COVID lockdown golf has been booming. It’s February and you can’t get a tee time less than 2 weeks in advance. 4 or 5 years ago it was no problem to get a tee time last minute for Sunday morning. It’s honestly kind of annoying.. but obviously good for the game
Those guys you mentioned want to use a pro v 1 and Scotty Cameron putter, vokey wedges lol jokes aside it’s just sponsorship I don’t think there is a player on tour who would walk out onto the coarse with the bag and clubs they have if they where paid equal amount of money to walk out with whatever they want.
Imagine calling someone you actually know a fan of you 😂
@rick what was the name of the golf game you were playing on VR?
Costco ball is made by Nassau Golf, Korea
I came for melons but got eggs 😂
re: surge in golf participation I think that’s directly attributable to you and the many other professionals on UA-cam. While the pandemic-related lockdowns opened up opportunities for established or occasional golfers to play and practice more often, those same opportunities have steadily dwindled as work has slowly returned to “normal” and other activities have resumed. But, what you have done is completely obliterate the aura of impossibility around the game. Of course it’s still the same difficult and maddening game it’s always been but your content gives people the impression that it’s possible to achieve a reasonable competency at little or no cost and the embarrassment of in-person instruction and the humiliation of being new in the golf world. More, you’ve provided a window into the game that shows that the vast majority of people who play are not very good, which was not the common impression among the uninitiated. You’ve also given the game a casualness and playfulness that goes well against the common impression of golf and golfers. You’ve also demonstrated that the barriers related to equipment are not well justified with your reviews and, especially, content related to second hand or “old” equipment. The PGA Tour is tossing around millions to players for increasing awareness but, my guess is that should go to you, and other UA-camrs, because there have always been elite Tour performers and it’s always been obvious that what they do can’t be done by regular people and Bryson and Brooks poking at each other is not going to motivate anyone to spend 5 hours of a lovely Saturday and tons of money to be told by a golf course they are bad at something 100+ times. Regular people are discovering and trying and grinding with the game because of what you and others have done. The timing of the pandemic notwithstanding, there are plenty of other things to do outside.
What's the best golf game to download on Oculus?
I feel like that Costco can be cheap and good is because of the mass production they can buy. To be honest the manufacturer making the Costco ball is not making a lot of money but they can buy so much.
Weird but good. Nice one boys.
Great viveo. Keep the laughs and mistskes in. 🍉 🍉
Great Ep as always. Don’t think I am here to criticise as I love what you do….
I presume you’ve credited James Robinson for your Costco ball idea?
He brought out a very similar video 3 months ago hence why I’ve not watched your version and didn’t know if you credited him there. If not I assume it’s an oversight.
Great stuff and keep up the good work.
Link to the video I am referring to is here:
ua-cam.com/video/hgclbVQwZr8/v-deo.html
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Come on Rick give us a PXG driver review on the Gen 4 0811 X low spin model. It retails between $300-350 and you have your choice between dozens of shafts.
Never this early to the podcast
I can’t find a link anywhere for watermelons that takes me to frying eggs though 🤔
PXG played the market. They baited other manufacturers to go up market by proving that customers would buy at the higher price point then when others followed, they undercut them
What an intro 😂😂
Rick I am having a difficult time understanding the issue with starting a new golf organization. We talk about competition and how it creates a free market. There is nothing pushing the PGA to be fair with the players, to provide the best golf to the fans. You add another organization and now there is competition for TV money, corporate sponsorship money. Currently the PGA does not have to fight for that. How many of us want one petro company to by petroleum for our cars. What about one golf club manufacturing company. Do you believe we would have the outstanding club technology if there was just one company producing golf clubs.
Mickelson is just saying what other golfer are scared to say. If I am way off base, please explain why. Love the channel.
Thanks for the warning about the quality! you were right, this was sub standard compared to your normal quality. Whilst I realise these are fun discussions between the two of you comments like "rick is known to be a liar" are inappropriate and unprofessional in my opinion. Sorry for this negative feedback just my opinion on this occasion, i am in the Clubhouse and will continue to be.
How about this Rick, I love Sunday golf drama, I don't like Monday golf drama.
Always in the 'clubhouse' and anything you produce is entertaining. Car Smash TV !
Only thing a foot long Guy has in his hand !
The Saudi Tour thing proved a point, and the Finchem - Norman debate flared again with the new leader of PGA Tour.
The point being, PGA of America and probably also any national PGA thruout the Globe is a Labour Union, which would do everything in their power to cancel any other prospect for a tour for the absolute best players in the World.
Tho funding party wouldn’t change the stance of PGA Tour and PGA of America.
Yet Olympic hockey is very much respected in Canada, the NHL is a circus, which delete the possibility to attend for the unarguably best players nearly every time Olympics is held - during the regular season.
Not even the World Championships get the absolute best roster, cause some of the best are still playing NHL Play-Offs in late spring.
The american attitude of being superior to anybody else deminishes the big picture. Naturally till now everyone of the professional tournament players imagine becoming a PGA Tour America player, cause the purse and ofcourse competition.
Luckily there still is one Major tournament outside USA. If they could decide, The open would defenately be vaiwed off the rotation.
Need a 4 club challenge tournament
Matt your a BAD MAN ..
You should do the 6 holes, 6 players, £6,000 match.
Open it up to your viewers as a lottery, to get to play.
It would make a great video, and drive the engagement with your viewers even more.l that you already do.
Fingers crossed 🖐🏻🤚🏻
Rick has Saudi backing for his vlogs!!! True or not. He pulls wool over ur eyes.
Netflix could pick about 3-4 players, 2 on Korn Ferry and 2 on PGA tour and follow them and show what they go through and how they train for a full year.
Actually, maybe I could get back to 3 hour rounds if everyone would the fuckoutta the way!
There is no bigger clickbait than talking about clickbait and using this as a clickbait hah
Please guys, look at each other before the podcast and make sure you headphones are centered on your heads. The same amount of silver should be showing on both sides. Thanks....love the podcast.
It seems that in the past two years many social media golf "influencer's" have done more and more vlog content in Saudi Arabia. Outside looking in it appears the Saudi's are paying for this sort of exposure. I'm no fan of Phil but I highly doubt he's the only person turning a blind eye to the type of people he does business with.
Is there any other balls that would be close to the level of a ProV1 like the CostCo ball that’s close to a $1 a ball?
Interesting take on the golf balls was comparing prices of some golf balls last year and Bridgestone is same price as Srixon and actually cheaper than Vice.Yet Rick is acting like Vice is really cheap and called Bridgestone expensive when it's vice versa!
Funny how the more seasoned golfers are bound to stay withthe ProV ball.
My ball of choice ise the Seed SD-01 Yellow. Love them ... and loose them quite a lot. Check lost ball counter in my vids. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Rick, since you love the Kirkland balls this much, are you going to switch from the Pro V1 for your own game?