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I entered but cannot find a "terms & conditions" link. Can we enter more than once? Do we owe the taxes on the trip? Any link help would great! Thanks Rick!!
Rick, I've watched almost all your videos for a few years now. Just wanted to give you some encouragement/insight into why I watch. First of all, I don't watch to see amazing shots or low scores. I can see that on the PGA Tour channel. I like to see beautiful courses, course management, relatable shots, and to imagine how I would play in that situation. (much worse than you) So, be encouraged. I don't think I'm alone. We are not here to see a birdie-fest. Keep creating great content!
@@ryanh8884 Yep probably, but aren't we all? And most of us shed off good advice like water off a ducks back😂😂 - just like Rick. But that's life and all good fun at the end of the day.
I’m a member and was playing a couple of groups behind you Rick on this evening. I recall that it was a very difficult three club wind. I have followed you on your previous videos looking to break 75 and during round remarked to my playing partners that Rick will do well to break 80 so very well done. Thank you so much for showcasing our wonderful Strand course which our membership is so very proud of.
Just got done with 4 weeks of paving at 100 hours a week. With my first weekend off in that time, I'm going golfing this morning. Your videos helped me through all that work, with your infectious smile and great attitude. Love your channel. Keep it up. Wish me luck, I think I'll need it.
It’s nice to see your change to being much more positive during your rounds. You are playing better golf and it’s much more fun to watch. Thanks for the ride.
I was in Ireland in July with a group of 16 guys. Played 12 courses in 12 days, all of which you have recently played & posted content So pleased with the timing as watching your videos is a great refresher for the courses we played, which to be honest, with so much golf, some have blended into each other in the memory bank Your videos are “unblending” them, which is fantastic
Great golf and entertainment Rick, thankyou. It’s obvious from looking at the comments that most of the posters don’t realize how difficult this (and most of your courses ) was. 7100 yards, par 71 on a quite windy day is the sort of place where a 10 Hcp player won’t break 100. Your +2 Hcp guest had such a rough day that he didn’t want to share his score; it’s understandable and that can happen on a tight course he’s not familiar with on a windy day. Just makes your 77 even more amazing, especially with the snowman. Well done, keep up the good efforts. Your game is great and showing the fruits of a lot of practice.
I have played many rounds on the Portstewart Strand Course and can honestly say it is one of the best courses in the world that is incredibly challenging. Truly a magical place.
The drone view of that course in the beginning is absolutely stunning. As someone who has always dreamed of playing a links course in Ireland but never has, this course is what I've always pictured in my mind as the quintessential links-style track. It has vaulted to the very top of my bucket list must-play courses if/when I ever make it across the pond.
You can really see how much work you have put into your game with the last 4 or 5 videos. Performances are getting better every time and barring those blow ups on the front 9, that was an incredible round!
A great round of golf in such tough conditions. Your game's in good nick, particularly your short game. And what a golf course. Stunning. The drone footage is something else.
The backdrop behind the first putt on 17 was amazing..! Great video Rick, I think you played some really good golf. You were realistic at the start, talking about breaking 80 knowing what was out there in front of you, and you delivered 👍🏼
Played this course twice - in 2018 and 2023. Stunning course which starts with that very first tee shot. Always a great welcome from Neil in the pro shop. I have been fortunate enough to also have big Andy caddy for me - a real gentleman; great company and brilliant craic. 👍
Rick what an amazing series of golf courses you've played throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland. Would love to give them all a go, this competition would be the perfect opportunity. Keep up the great work.
I would loose so many balls on the course, good job you had the spotters out Rick.....it looks so hard and with that wind virtually impossible to get below 80 even for you. Nice video again though and how fantastic has the golf in Northern Ireland been !!
Rick you are striping those irons! Great golf at one of my favourite golf courses! My father in law is a member and I think it has some of the most beautiful holes you’ll ever play! Well done! 👍
Have memories of holidays in Portstewart and pottering around with my late father as he played. Don't recall if it was actually at Portstewart or Portrush that he played. Stunning course and fun round
Some unbelievable golf played in this video Rick 🙌🏻 I felt as if I was living and breathing each hole. Only a year or so ago those mistakes would have had a really negative affect on your game so to come back and shoot 1 over on the back 9 was an incredible effort
Biggest thing I've noticed in this video was this time last year Rick was in a mindset of frustration with his chipping letting him down, now the smiles the positive vibes from Shiels is night and day great to see and playing well for the past month is just a bonus 👍🏌️
That was another good round in a challenging course. I agree that most individuals making negative comments wouldn't break 100. Keep up the positive attitude no matter how you play. I know that it is not lost on you that you get to play some of the most iconic golf courses in the world. Enjoy it; you have earned it!!
Great video of my home course. A true test especially off the Black tees. 👌😍. Most people watching won't appreciate how difficult it is when the wind is blowing.
We love the smiles and fun!! Getting a good score is nice ans all but we are not here for that. We are here because you always take us to golf courses and places that we cant go. You having a good score is just a bonus. Thanks Rick!!!
Nice opening edit. These videos have really helped me keep my head in the game and try and fight back when I make a double or triple in a round. Thanks for sharing.
Well Played Rick, Great video. Really enjoyed watching this one. Superb desciptions and commentry whilst your playing as always. Don't know how you do this and play so well. It's a pleasure to watch. Nice to see the driver in the fairway and hitting the irons so well. Hard to judge distance in that wind. Mega mate. It's mad how you don't know me and I don't know you, but when I'm watching, I feel like it's one of my mates playing 😂Top. Excellent production as always, well done to the lads behind the scenes👊👊
What a superb golf course, it's like Paradise and Hell at the same time. Any normal golfer would probably spend most of the time looking for the ball in the feskew and hills, I would judge this course by how many balls I'd lose going round. Great vid RS , thanks for the Saturday morning watch.
The 1st is amazing. Beach to the right and big huge dip into 1st fair. The 1st 9 is breathtaking and then 2nd 9 gets longer and tighter as you go. Great club.
TOUGH course, especially in that wind. You struggled with ball striking and controlling your flight... but what was NICE to see was some very consistent/quality chips and pitches. Short game is starting to look very nice indeed.
Rick I think you should start a series challenging these keyboard warriors to a match - play them off the back tees on a tough golf course and let the comments have a field day on THEM when they don’t break 100! Keep up the good work mate!! Don’t listen to the hate!
That's what I love about the RGC Breaking series. That looks at it more from a getting a range of Golf lovers together, but it is entertaining to some of the projected scores blow up on some people very, very quickly.
Love all the 🛎️🔚s who just love to jump in the comments and criticise. Great golf course, decent player who shows you the good bad and ugly, never pretends to be something he isn’t ….. yet all the tools who think they know better - why are they even here
Great round, Rick! +6 at Portstewart on a day like that? Impressive! I’m a member here and my best is +9 - but I think I’d have stayed at home if I’d looked out the window and seen how gusty it was 😅… or maybe opted for the easier Riverside course instead!
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I entered but cannot find a "terms & conditions" link. Can we enter more than once? Do we owe the taxes on the trip? Any link help would great! Thanks Rick!!
Yup! No entry form on their link
Filled in form and clicked submit but then refreshed with empty form again
Must have missed you by a day or 2. Played there on 9th Aug. Possibly the finest course I have ever had the privilege to play on.
I don't have an instagram... Must follow on Insta to win :(
Rick, I've watched almost all your videos for a few years now. Just wanted to give you some encouragement/insight into why I watch. First of all, I don't watch to see amazing shots or low scores. I can see that on the PGA Tour channel. I like to see beautiful courses, course management, relatable shots, and to imagine how I would play in that situation. (much worse than you) So, be encouraged. I don't think I'm alone. We are not here to see a birdie-fest. Keep creating great content!
@@ryanh8884 Yep probably, but aren't we all? And most of us shed off good advice like water off a ducks back😂😂 - just like Rick. But that's life and all good fun at the end of the day.
So true! Watch to add courses to my bucket list and to see someone legit just purely enjoying golf. Go Rick, Go!
@@ryanh8884 what a sad little life you must lead
@@ryanh8884 I don’t troll people who have achieved way more than you ever will and just spout negative crap.
@@ryanh8884 If your life is as amazing and special as you claim, you wouldn't be here doing this.
I’m a member and was playing a couple of groups behind you Rick on this evening. I recall that it was a very difficult three club wind. I have followed you on your previous videos looking to break 75 and during round remarked to my playing partners that Rick will do well to break 80 so very well done. Thank you so much for showcasing our wonderful Strand course which our membership is so very proud of.
just played my first course at a par 71, hit 145 we up 🔥🔥🔥
Just got done with 4 weeks of paving at 100 hours a week. With my first weekend off in that time, I'm going golfing this morning. Your videos helped me through all that work, with your infectious smile and great attitude. Love your channel. Keep it up.
Wish me luck, I think I'll need it.
Rick can certainly talk a big game, would be good to see it, some time!!!
Haven't watched one of your videos in around a year or so but have to say your short game has improved a hell of a lot.
those golf courses out there are breath taking wow beautiful course
Jeez Rick.
6 over on the front 9. I would be on my 15th ball by then.
Tough looking course this one
I mean he did have spotters which none of us get
What an absolutely stunning links course. Might be one of the best I’ve seen you play
It’s nice to see your change to being much more positive during your rounds. You are playing better golf and it’s much more fun to watch. Thanks for the ride.
I was in Ireland in July with a group of 16 guys. Played 12 courses in 12 days, all of which you have recently played & posted content
So pleased with the timing as watching your videos is a great refresher for the courses we played, which to be honest, with so much golf, some have blended into each other in the memory bank
Your videos are “unblending” them, which is fantastic
Great golf and entertainment Rick, thankyou.
It’s obvious from looking at the comments that most of the posters don’t realize how difficult this (and most of your courses ) was.
7100 yards, par 71 on a quite windy day is the sort of place where a 10 Hcp player won’t break 100. Your +2 Hcp guest had such a rough day that he didn’t want to share his score; it’s understandable and that can happen on a tight course he’s not familiar with on a windy day. Just makes your 77 even more amazing, especially with the snowman.
Well done, keep up the good efforts. Your game is great and showing the fruits of a lot of practice.
Amazing content once again Rick! Portstewart looks FANTASTIC... Best of luck to everyone who entered the giveaway. ☘☘☘
The cinematography on this video is EPIC. 🖼️ So beautiful.
I have played many rounds on the Portstewart Strand Course and can honestly say it is one of the best courses in the world that is incredibly challenging. Truly a magical place.
It’s just incredible how you talk up the game so well. Even I often believe you were unlucky when the shots are not even close to being any good 😜
The drone view of that course in the beginning is absolutely stunning. As someone who has always dreamed of playing a links course in Ireland but never has, this course is what I've always pictured in my mind as the quintessential links-style track. It has vaulted to the very top of my bucket list must-play courses if/when I ever make it across the pond.
Delighted to see you at Portstewart. Thankyou for your coverage and comments.
You can really see how much work you have put into your game with the last 4 or 5 videos. Performances are getting better every time and barring those blow ups on the front 9, that was an incredible round!
A great round of golf in such tough conditions. Your game's in good nick, particularly your short game. And what a golf course. Stunning. The drone footage is something else.
The backdrop behind the first putt on 17 was amazing..!
Great video Rick, I think you played some really good golf.
You were realistic at the start, talking about breaking 80 knowing what was out there in front of you, and you delivered 👍🏼
Rick, I don’t play golf, don’t watch golf but love your channel! Very entertaining. Thank you 🙌
Portstewart is my favorite golf course in the world and I’ve played many…Front 9 is world class and breathtaking. You did play well Rick!
Stunning course and shout out to Gary. What a smashing bloke.
NI looks absolute golf heaven, got to have the best courses anywhere!
Played this course twice - in 2018 and 2023. Stunning course which starts with that very first tee shot. Always a great welcome from Neil in the pro shop. I have been fortunate enough to also have big Andy caddy for me - a real gentleman; great company and brilliant craic. 👍
My Friday must watch didn’t disappoint! What a beautiful golf course. Great job Rick!
Rick what an amazing series of golf courses you've played throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland. Would love to give them all a go, this competition would be the perfect opportunity. Keep up the great work.
I would loose so many balls on the course, good job you had the spotters out Rick.....it looks so hard and with that wind virtually impossible to get below 80 even for you. Nice video again though and how fantastic has the golf in Northern Ireland been !!
Brilliant Rick,, excellent work,, Aaron’s a legend played with him in st Margaret’s in Dublin way back,, keep it going 🍀🍀⛳⛳
Best part of this video was you staying postive and enjoying yourself after the triple and double bogies. Well done, great video
That is a really good score on that course in the wind. You just seem to be enjoying yourself recently. Great job!
Some super quality iron shots Rick. Does Northern Ireland and Ireland have the best courses in the world. Phenomenal
Just say Ireland it’s all one island
Ach, give over. Let the man say what he wants to say without being policed 🙄 @rambo1872
@@rambo1872- Northern Ireland: Made for Golf. 😃😊
@@Andy7907 Ireland made for golf
Views of course, lay out, and condition looked amazing - golf wasn't too bad either!- think I may be doing some research for the next trip - Thank you
Rick Shiels opening a video with Take That? Well this is already the greatest day of my life!!! ❤
Rick you are striping those irons! Great golf at one of my favourite golf courses! My father in law is a member and I think it has some of the most beautiful holes you’ll ever play! Well done! 👍
That's a very challenging course in a gorgeous landscape. Well played, in those conditions.
Thank you for all the wonderful insights and tips in the past years. Keep on making content, I appreciate it a lot!
Best I've seen you play in a while Rick, tough conditions, black tees, well done!
Have memories of holidays in Portstewart and pottering around with my late father as he played. Don't recall if it was actually at Portstewart or Portrush that he played.
Stunning course and fun round
Brilliant video Rick! Absolutely loved it.
Well played! Very tough conditions and course, yet you made it look easy 🙌
Wow. What a beautiful golf course Rick. And you played well in spite of what you might have thought. Thanks
Some unbelievable golf played in this video Rick 🙌🏻 I felt as if I was living and breathing each hole. Only a year or so ago those mistakes would have had a really negative affect on your game so to come back and shoot 1 over on the back 9 was an incredible effort
Biggest thing I've noticed in this video was this time last year Rick was in a mindset of frustration with his chipping letting him down, now the smiles the positive vibes from Shiels is night and day great to see and playing well for the past month is just a bonus 👍🏌️
That was another good round in a challenging course. I agree that most individuals making negative comments wouldn't break 100. Keep up the positive attitude no matter how you play. I know that it is not lost on you that you get to play some of the most iconic golf courses in the world. Enjoy it; you have earned it!!
This is one of my local courses, class to see you play it . Always learning from your videos
Rick's second shot with a 3 iron was phenomenal! He hit some brilliant shots TBF...
Great video of my home course. A true test especially off the Black tees. 👌😍. Most people watching won't appreciate how difficult it is when the wind is blowing.
I love watching all of your videos. Thank you for sharing stories from Alaska. I'm fascinated 😊
Great video as always Rick! Love the Lyle and Scott Gilet, so much so I went straight on the net and bought myself one 👌
We love the smiles and fun!! Getting a good score is nice ans all but we are not here for that. We are here because you always take us to golf courses and places that we cant go. You having a good score is just a bonus. Thanks Rick!!!
Hey Rick, you’re playing the best you ever have! Keep it up man!!
Nice opening edit. These videos have really helped me keep my head in the game and try and fight back when I make a double or triple in a round. Thanks for sharing.
Well Played Rick, Great video. Really enjoyed watching this one. Superb desciptions and commentry whilst your playing as always. Don't know how you do this and play so well. It's a pleasure to watch. Nice to see the driver in the fairway and hitting the irons so well. Hard to judge distance in that wind. Mega mate. It's mad how you don't know me and I don't know you, but when I'm watching, I feel like it's one of my mates playing 😂Top. Excellent production as always, well done to the lads behind the scenes👊👊
What a give away it looks unreal over there have to play it one day…. Love the golf 🏌🏻♂️🏌🏻♂️🏌🏻♂️⛳️⛳️⛳️
This might be the coolest course I’ve seen on golf UA-cam 🔥
Watching these is and out of body experience. Personally I think the vest constricted your swing
Striking it well Rikster, keep it up! Wish I had ball spotters out on the course too, saved you a couple of shots I reckon 😉
What an amazing course!! I actually have a trip with My Golf Group on my bucket list.
Played this course in 25 degree with 20-30mph winds. Best course I have played and front 9 breathtaking.
Portstewart ranks just barely behind Ballybunion and Portrush for me! Ahead of Lahinch and St. Patrick's. Just an amazing course!!!
What a superb golf course, it's like Paradise and Hell at the same time. Any normal golfer would probably spend most of the time looking for the ball in the feskew and hills, I would judge this course by how many balls I'd lose going round. Great vid RS , thanks for the Saturday morning watch.
Great recovery mate...I'm a member at West midlands golf 😊
What a course, and it's nice to see you start well for once.
Truly excellent round, in those conditions that course is a monster
Yo Rick your the goat brother, I love your videos! Your playing pga your level courses which is amazing! The best part of my day!
Played in June 2024. Awesome course. Great views and beautiful course!
I’ve played Portstewart a few times, it’s a really difficult course, especially in strong winds , you played quite well on a tricky track.
Rick, what a great round, you were swinging beautifully, attitude A+++, the putts weren't going in but that's alright, well done mate.
Good round Rick! One of your best ever👍
Amazing video, great way to enjoy the evening. Cheers Rick, keep it going
The 1st is amazing. Beach to the right and big huge dip into 1st fair.
The 1st 9 is breathtaking and then 2nd 9 gets longer and tighter as you go.
Great club.
Rick - your attitude/mental game has improved a TON. Great play around a really tough track. Well done!!
TOUGH course, especially in that wind. You struggled with ball striking and controlling your flight... but what was NICE to see was some very consistent/quality chips and pitches. Short game is starting to look very nice indeed.
Nice gokf and content. My kids love it just as much as bluely. Thsnks
Great video again Rick , keep them coming 👍🏼
Really good round, Rick. Game looks in control, and the swing looks strong 💪
Great round. Absolutely beautiful course!
What an incredible giveaway ! Got everything crossed it’s ME ! Great video and well done Rick for coming home level .
Only watched the first minute, so far, but wow...how much did you have to pay Take That for the intro song? Love it!!!
Rick I think you should start a series challenging these keyboard warriors to a match - play them off the back tees on a tough golf course and let the comments have a field day on THEM when they don’t break 100!
Keep up the good work mate!! Don’t listen to the hate!
So agree with this!
That's what I love about the RGC Breaking series. That looks at it more from a getting a range of Golf lovers together, but it is entertaining to some of the projected scores blow up on some people very, very quickly.
Exactly like the DOD king does. Calls out the trash talkers and meets them at their home course and spanks them live on camera.
Very Nice! Great to see you hitting it so well.
Love this series, big improvements in Ricks game too 👍
Rick has been playing very nicely of late! 💪🏽❤🎉
Very enjoyable to watch. Cheers 🍻
Love all the 🛎️🔚s who just love to jump in the comments and criticise. Great golf course, decent player who shows you the good bad and ugly, never pretends to be something he isn’t ….. yet all the tools who think they know better - why are they even here
😂 😭
What a place, looks fantastic! Great video!
I've watched you ages and never thought would be my course
Great round, Rick! +6 at Portstewart on a day like that? Impressive! I’m a member here and my best is +9 - but I think I’d have stayed at home if I’d looked out the window and seen how gusty it was 😅… or maybe opted for the easier Riverside course instead!
That was a fantastic round of golf off the long black tees in that wind.As they say in Fife," if there's nae wind its nae gowf". Rich
It’s always fun to see new courses.
Kidding Rick, Great Video. What a golf course that Is.
Love this place! Grew up in that town, literally hotwired a golf cart from this very course in my yourh using a 2p coin 😂
Unreal intro!! Great golf course too. Love it Rick❤️
Just finished watching. Minus those few bad holes you played really well and your mental state was great throughout. Congrats!
Love your videos my son got into the game because of you!
Loving these new film style starts!!
Nice to see you enjoying our north coast, we are spoiled here 😊
Bit of take that backing music! Come on Rick and team. Now I'm all in. Production gets better and better
New drinking game: Every time Rick says “rifle”, take a shot of your favorite Irish whiskey! Cheers!
What a brilliant place, think I’d need a buggy!