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- This mightbe my last BREAK75 Episode ever!
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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel RickShielsPGAGolf. This CZcams channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
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Rick, I want you to know that we do not care that you post a 71 vs a 90. It’s your outlook and insight on the game that inspires us all to keep at it! Break 75 is a part of my Friday that I look forward to!
Good thing we play for fun lol
I care, I used to come to this channel and watch really good golf, Rick's game has declined immensely, I really hope that it comes back and he starts playing good golf again because it's tough to watch, you can see how frustrated he is and I really feel sorry for him!
Not to mention this video helped me with my mentality. I usually shoot mid 70’s to low 80’s, but played absolutely horribly my last round, and had lost all confidence by the end. It’s nice to see a guy like Rick can have a bad day, and that’s just golf for ya.
Break 75 is my favorite series of golf on youtube!
@@danieltudor4353 2021 was a good year for Rick
You are the man Rick! Some days golf just has nothing to give!
Surprised this comment isn't sponsored by genesis
Miss seeing you with the rest of the good good gang man. Hope all is well✊
That’s actually pretty profound. Golf is hard
Can't wait to see the Genesis classic hosted by you bro. Genesis all day!
@@iggnasty why
This video makes you so much more relatable as most of us play this way consistently. We are here because of your demeanor, positivity, and ability to keep cool under pressure. Please don't stop the series, come back determined, focused, and we will be there with you in spirit when you do.
Guy is a champion friend. I love that he knows when to tone down the banter and just offer the encouragement. This video is a great reminder that golf, she’s fickle and so hard.
Spot on. He's the perfect playing partner, would love to have a round with him.
He just locks his ass
I’m a new golfer and one of the reasons why I’ve continued is because watching your channel has kept golf ‘real’ and ‘honesty’ and helped me remember that ‘everyone hits bad shots’. Thanks for still posting this! I look forward to the next one pal!
And hats off to Guy, two victories on the bounce!
As a golfer who makes a par or two a round total, and a birdie about once every 6 months, I genuinely appreciated this video. It’s inspiring and reassuring rather than embarrassing. Thanks for keeping it real.
Exactly. Bogey golf isnt even in reach right now for me but I still have fun. Golf is the hardest thing I've tried to play. But the beer is cold
Agreed. This man thinks we care that he has a “bad” round? That may be part of his problem. Too focused on what he thinks we want. Just. Have. Fun. We will watch.
Agreed we all have bad rounds for various reasons.
You said it
Amen to that.
This may be my favorite video you have posted. Appreciate you keeping it real and letting the rest of us know bad days are normal but any day on the golf course is a good day!
It's actually a massive help for most amateur golfers to know that really good players can have bad days!! We don't give ourselves enough credit when we hit good shots or have a good round. Golf is hard, we all know it!!!
You probably reached more people with this look into golf than any low score could have. It's something every one of us struggle with and you just showed us a very vulnerable moment for you and for that we thank you .
I agree! The last time I played I posted a 103, despite the fact I recently took lessons and thought I’d figured a few things out.
There’s no doubt that I have improved, but the fact is I’m capable of posting and 85 or a 105. This is a cool video because it shows a skilled golfer struggling like we all do. I’d say most of us relate to this more than we would if he shot a 75.
To be honest Rick, I'm sure 99.999% of us have been through this. I don't watch you to see you break 75, I watch you for you! Please carry on doing this, yours is the World's best golf site for a reason. Hopefully the huge number of similar comments you are bound to get will make you feel better about yourself. Fridays would not be the same without break 75.
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100%
It's finally nice to see Rick playing like myself on the course for once. I feel represented.
Your lucky because, even playing like this he'd have beaten me by 10 strokes or more
He's an absolute chopper.
@@Lamster66Same! 🤣🤣
Rick this is up there with some of the greatest content you have made. I just love how relatable it is to the everyday golfer. Listening to the podcast now and kind of sad you will be putting this on hold for a while. Like all of us you would have most likely gone out this week and shoot the lights out. Best video of the year, thank you
Rick, I think I can speak for a lot of people who watch you play and especially your break 75 episodes, bring a lot of us relief from a lot of stressful aspects of our lives. I’ve struggled with depression most of my life and have always had to come to terms with the fact nobody is perfect. Watching your videos makes me feel more relaxed at the end of the day because sometimes I can’t get out to play golf and watching you gives me a reprieve from my own stresses. We all have terrible days, but we also have days that put those terrible days into perspective. Please don’t ever give up and know that we all love you and we love watching you play no matter how good or bad you shoot it’s about the experience not the score. We love you buddy!
Golf (good or bad) is an excellent way to relieve stress and fight depression. Recently, it helps me a lot cooping with depression. #youarenotalone #keepfighting
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Here here read this Rick, you are doing more for people than you realise
Stay strong Nick ❤
This is why you are loved by so many people. Keep it real Rick
I love the way you describe the holes at the start so we know what you’re working with. I don’t watch for a low score, I watch to learn and I learn something every time. Keep up the good work. You’re doing what you set out to do, teach people and produce enjoyable content 👍
Honestly, if you only had great rounds it would get boring. But it’s the human/relatable element that we come for. We know you are a good golfer, but we enjoy seeing bad days just as much as good because we have the same. 👍🏼
Anyone else impressed with Rick's scooping that ball out of the water with his wedge at 31:50?
That is not as easy as he made it look.
Maybe he’s had too much practice… 😂
Beat me to it. Practice makes perfect.
If I could just do that I'd be happy with posting 90
Actually yes. That was impressive.
especially straight after a beer and almost falling in.
its ok rick, please keep this series going. I shoot 80 sometimes but sometimes I shoot 110. it happens to all of us
See, even Tiger Woods struggles to break 100 haha
i shoot 115 but sometimes i shoot 104!
No way it’s tiger woods
Hmmm idk, I’m pretty sure it’s the real Tiger Woods
He means he shoots 80 over 36 holes btw
As a 55-handicapper who took 10 strokes zig-zagging across the fairway on a par five at the last course I played, I can confirm that golf is hard
That was some of the best content you've produced tbh. It's great to see videos embrace this side of the game , noone escapes days like this and to see yous laughing and joking and still enjoying the fact youre on a golf course and not in an office is refreshing. It fair brightened up my lunch break! Keep up the good work
This is why I love Rick. He's one of us. We all have to put effort into being good. You can be doing all the right things and making strides. All of a sudden, BOOM a huge step back. To be honest tho, this is why we all keep on coming back. 2 steps forward and 1 step back but that one step back humbles us and makes us want to stride forward again. Rounds like this keeps us hungry to be that ever learning student of the game. Great content Rick, thank you for showing that you are indeed human. You have to know that your videos, good or bad, help millions of golfers every day.
Rick thank you for doing this! Shows you’re human and “one of us” definitely keeps us, at least ME, relatable… I appreciate a person that can step always and recognize “this wasn’t my best but that’s life” so thank you man! You’re the best!
The attraction of your channel is it shows ‘warts and all golf’. We all suffer the same problems you show but on a much more frequent basis. Love the game, warts and all and the ‘off days’ become far less significant. Tubes (Golf Life) has it right. Take what comes and use it to drive improvement.
Huge respect Rick! We've all been there, but very few of us would ever dream of filming our living nightmare and posting it online for millions of folk to watch and review. It's a very tough course too. I've played it 4 times and not got within 10 of my handicap on any occasion. Well done for posting it mate and sharing the pain.
Golf is probably the most humbling game there is.
All of us experience this from time to time at our level.
Probably one of the most meaningful videos you have ever released since the recognition factor is so high for so many golfers.
Would love to see more Break75s since we all enjoy both the good and the bad ones in different ways.
Keep it up!
i agree
I actually appreciate your dedication to your fans by uploading this. We all know how good of a golfer you are. It shows you're human! No doubt you will probably break 75 on the next vid!
I watch you all the time, from Malawi, in Africa. I must say this has been the most refreshing and relatable video of all time. I admire your game to to see that you sometimes can play as we play has made me love the game once again. I almost quit this weekend, because I had 'that' game, but this has been a huge encouragement and down to earth. I have learnt alot, we love golf!!! ...blaze on Rick!!!!!!
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One of the things I like about your channel Rick is you show the bad play as well as the good. Shows you’re human like the rest of us 👍
Rick, I've been a subscriber since almost the very beginning and I just want to say one thing, you are a damn good golfer! Do NOT get down on yourself, what you do helps all of us learn. There are bad days, and working through it is part of the game. You doing it gives me the resolve to get back out there when I play WAYYYYY WORSE. You inspire millions Rick! Don't stop doing what you do, we need it, we respect it, we respect you, and love the heart and soul you put into your game and your channel. We know you care so much and it shows. Cheers Sir!
-Caring Fan
This is possibly the number one reason we all love you, Rick: The complete transparency in just about everything you do! And hey, odds are he next round is going to be better :)
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“I know it’s hard to watch but imagine being out here playing like I’m playing.”
Rick that would be the best round of my life 😂 always love the content man
Nothing beats Buddies badgering each other on the golf course. 🤣🤣
Watching you struggle was exactly what I needed after a dismal round at difficult course last week. I'm a novice golfer who loves to play, but was considering leaving golf because of that horrible round. Watching that video made me feel like the bad ones can happen to anyone. I love your CZcams channel so please keep it going.
That’s golf man, watch your next round be one of your most consistent. We hit a good shot and then hit bad shots and endlessly chase that feeling like a dog chasing after a car. Even pros have bad rounds, there’s a pro that had a scorecard just posted where he had a 17 on a par 4 and was -4 before he got that 17. Shit happens 🤷🏼♂️
Sometimes it feels like you’re going backwards in progression, but trust me you will bounce back eventually and be even better than before
By far the best video I've seen of yours in a while. It's fun watching guys play good, but it's outstanding seeing good golfers go through what us weekend warriors go through now and then. The frustration was palpable lol
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Some days you're the bug, and some days you're the windshield. It's fragile magic and why we love the game. Hang in there Rick, we love the videos regardless of how you play or what you score.
That was actually very entertaining, I felt all those shots, i'm a 10 handicap (down from 22 thanks to a few years of watching your vids), and this is one of the most relatable videos you've made. I think showing the rare blowup like this reaffirms you're just one of the guys playing golf with us. 10/10
This was a very refreshing video to watch. The best part was his composure. Rick always teaching us something about this game
As an 8.3, a lot of these shots on here are what keep my 80-83 rounds from being 75-77 rounds. Hard lip outs, bad lies in bunkers, shots that come up just short in the water, and a terrible swing that you couldn’t recreate if you tried to out of nowhere
Sometimes you just have those rounds where everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Feels like they pop up the moment you start to feel like you have the game figured out. I was finally able to hit par about a month ago and felt like I was in the groove.
Went out last weekend feeling confident, hit a 91. Shots landing in the fairway were in natural low points, shots that missed were catching tree roots and launching out of bounds. Even had a shot that was intended to be a nice little bump and run catch a sprinkler head just off the green and fly right back at my face. Sometimes it just isn’t your day.
I'm 25.6 now Any tips from someone who used Ricks tips over the years?
Totally. You could really feel the frustration in the closing 4 holes or so, but the editing prior to that made the vid really entertaining. Everyone has days like that. Sometimes you just need a few more pints on the 19th.
Please don't stop doing Break 75! This round wasn't your best but people watch you because you are relatable and you help us aspire to better golf. I have been following you for a while now and I can honestly say, you, Guy, Peter Finch and Matt Fryer have inspired me back to playing golf after 10 years. Just finished a round of golf today and I was just happy to be there. Hit a few fairways and nearly chipped in twice. Without you and the others I would not be back playing. So please keep up the great work because you are helping many of us out there.
Takes a lot of courage my friend. Thanks for being transparent add, being real is always the best choice
Rick, have watched you since July of 2021 when I first started actually wanting to get better at golf. Back then I was lucky to shoot in the 90s, I broke 90 one time all of 2021 in October thanks to your help. This summer I was consistently in the 90s, I think I may have shot in the 100s 3 times all summer throughout like 40 rounds and those were because I was already doing so bad I just messed around and had fun instead of caring about my score. This fall I have been consistently breaking 90, this week alone for example I shot an 89 on thursday, an 89 on saturday, and an 81 on sunday. The rounds you think are the worst you've ever played are some peoples round of their summer. That's how I like to think about it. When I'm shooting in the high 90s mad I didn't break 90 I'm also thinking most people who play golf can't break 100 and would be proud to shoot a 97. This 88 on a break 75 series was more relatable than you could ever achieve with a 74. We are all human, we all have bad days, the thing to think about though is you got to experience the pleasure of a bad day playing the greatest game on earth. Any day golfing is a good day. I once skulled a greenside bunker shot 60 yards over the green and it bounced off a house's back door and then sank a 40 footer on 18 for up and down infront of a packed terrace and recieved a roaring ovation in the same round. It's a beautiful sport, appreciete the beauty in a bad round of golf once in a while, you'll learn a thing or two every time.
I was laughing so hard through this at the brilliant editing skills 😂 the piano out the window with 75 was hilarious and the pixie voices saying bad at golf was brilliant. I find these videos so inspirational as a part time golfer, much better than showing perfection all the time.
I like the subtle flaming ball at 11:38.
I was pissing myself at the piano 😂
The pixies laughing made me hide behind the couch
Rick, you were the first golf tutorial video I watched. And you're still one of the first videos I'll click every week. So regardless of how you play, you will always be someone I look up to. I'm still trying to get good at golf but because of your inspiration I keep at it. I watch your break 100 and 90 videos for course management. You will always be the inspiration needed before a game because you will always keep on playing regardless of how your round is going. Don't be too hard on yourself. Next game you will be back and hit that 1 shot that inspires me to get out there and keep at it.
That's a normal performance for most of us who watch your channel, don't stop doing the videos, they are very enjoyable.
Hi Rick, I have a suggestion.
Issue: you seem to consistenty hit your irons with a lower trajectory and a draw which results in a ball travelling further than you want and not being able to stop the ball close to the pin .
Possible Solution: Might sound weird but try it. The best way I can describe it is... "Put a Loop in your Swing"
So instead of bringing your hands straight back when starting your backswing... focus on bringing your hands on an outside path for approx the first 2 feet.
I'm not talking club face, just your hands. Don't even use a club to start, just get the feel of your hands moving outside your normal line for the first 2 feet of your takeway.
After that, just complete your normal swing.
Improvements you should look for: higher trajectory, and straighter lines so just aim at the pin and fire away.
Try the same "Loop" when you are chipping. You will see better contact, more loft, better feel for distance, much easier to hit from tighter lies.
I brought this into my game about 2 years ago. Was a low to mid 80's player. Now I'm a low to mid 70's player. I'm now 60 and drive the ball maybe 250 yds so to play in the low 70's your irons and chipping have to be very good. Plus when playing from the whites I have the opportunity to shoot in the 60's which makes the game a lot more fun.
Good Luck with the "The Loop", hope it works for you.
Yes Rick, yes. You are human and playing badly is apart of golf. It's really inspiring that even tho you had a shocker you still posted it. Loved it start to finish as it shows no matter the skill level we are all capable of having a shocker 😀 😄
That wording is funny to me 😂😂
Rick, all this does is prove that everyone gets bad days. I could feel your pain and admire you for sharing it. Guy is a great pal to have. Hang in there mate.
Just started watching the video so haven't got to the part yet where Rick says he was embarrassed of his behavior but all I can say is that I'm thankful that some of my behavior during bad play wasn't on film. I actually credit Rick and other youtubers for changing my embarrassing behavior, I was guilty of swearing, being rude to opponents/friends and even a breaking clubs a time or two when things went south but when I started watching youtubers some 10 years ago and how they respectfully the vast majority behave it suddenly changed my mindset and thankfully I stopped behaving like that. Looking back in my head I really can't believe how childish I used to act while playing something that you're supposed to do for fun.
I recently restarted my golf. After 15 years. Started off well, but did my first 18 at Caddington blue golf course. And hit +51. Really dispirited and this video has lifted my spirits.
If being a PRO athlete was easy, everyone would be a PRO athlete. You have had a reminder that golf is hard, and just when you think you have the game beat, it will beat you! You have helped me in my journey to learning golf so much, and I joined the golf game late in life.. I just turned 42 years old, and I have been playing now for the start of my 3rd year. I have wanted to quit so many times in my journey, but I then take a breather, relax, and remember what I have been learning. I have done everything without a single paid for lesson, only what I have learned from you Rick, and few others. I have shot over 100, and I have shot a 72 as my lowest score to date.. Golf is not an easy sport to learn, play, and win!!! Golf can't be won, only played.
Golf pro and professional golfer are two vastly different things. Google it
You're making the average golfers feel better about our games, and that's an important contribution. Keep up the great work!
Just remember that Tiger Woods wishes he could play like Tiger woods
Rick, I just want to say thank you for this video! I know this was hard for you to show but as someone who is striving to break 90 it shows the struggle is real and golf is hard. Keep up the great work!
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Rick, your positive attitude and joy for the game is wonderful. Having a bad day and explaining your day ahead of time just shows your respect. Thank you for being a great ambassador for the game.
Look Rick, I know you have no clue who I am. But as a recent subscriber, I just want to say that I can REALLY respect the hell out of the fact that you share your struggles with us and not just the best days. It's nice as a beginner to see that even pros just have off days sometimes. I love watching your videos and while of course I hope for you to do well, it makes you human when you share the occasional bad day too. It happens brother. No loss of respect here. As you said, Golf is HARD.
I have been struggling to learn how to hit my 3 wood, so much so I picked up a hybrid because everyone says they are easier and more forgiving. I was so excited to go to the range and try it, and I couldn't hit it well at all either. It was very discouraging. I decided that it just wasn't a day for golf. I'll try again here soon. We all have those days. But please, keep making your content. I promise we're still watching! Lol best wishes my friend.
Rick, you’ve no idea how much this video will chime with all of us golfers who follow you. What a refreshing and honest report of your Belfry Nightmare, but as ever, a highly entertaining watch. Please don’t stop your Break 75 videos, whatever the scores.
Respect to you Rick for remaining calm and being able to stay positive. This video was a great watch, because it's a good reminder that even the best golfers have bad days. Still, a bad day on the golf course beats a good day at the office. Keep going!
Yeah, with the intro and the instagram posts I was expecting him to at least helicopter his driver.
I just watched this. You played a hard course and had a rough day. It happens to the best of us. I'll tell you a little story. My girlfriends dad is a golf pro. I usually shoot par or just under. I finally "got" to play with him a whike back. She had been bragging to him about how good of a golfer I was and maybe she finally found someone to keep up with him. So we went to a little 9 hole course a D played a round. I played the absolute worst golf of my life. On a course that I routinely play at 5-7 under par I shit the bed. I shot 10 over. His parting words were "I thought you said he could golf " as he was shaking my hand and walked away. We all have our bad days. You have improved my game so much. Thank you.
3 stages of a crappy golf round,first lots of banter to start, second lots of encouragement for any small victories on the course then deadly silence. Kudos for showing all your followers that this is what golf can do to you no matter what your handicap. I remember a low handicap golfer told me when I asked how to make my game better,he said cut 12 inches from the grip of each club, i said would that improve my game and he said NO! BUT YOU’LL BE ABLE TO PUT THE LID ON THE BIN 😂
This is exactly why i love your channel: it's honest and real. I just started golfing last year and this channel is one of the reasons I think I've got 'the bug". I think it takes a lot of courage to post something like this, more then most of us will realize. Hats of to you. I hope you will keep inspiring us, and that you'll learn to be a bit more kind to yourself on the course :).
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I love watching you play no matter what score you post in the end. As a brand new golfer (at 42 years old) I learn a massive amount just by watching your 'Break 75' videos regardless of your scorecard at the end. Just keep 'em coming!
Dude man.. I don't play ball golf anymore, just a ton of Disc Golf, but still very much enjoy your channel. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you posting something like this. I've been working on my disc game for years and years and still struggle to get a scratch round on my home course. I can birdie every single hole, but have yet to put a round together without taking a big number on at least one hole. So thank you!
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One of the most relatable videos yet. Actually enjoyed seeing the human side of golf and to see someone who is typically upset after shooting +5 shoot a blow-up. Nice to see its not just the average golfers who have this problem!
Rick, the fact that you still share your content shows you why you're such a great content creator. As one of your earliest followers, I've loved watching your journey. Your success is well deserved!
I loved every minute of this video, Rick. I’m glad you didn’t delete the footage. Very authentic and compelling content. I’ve only been playing golf for just over a year now and it’s been really hard to be consistent - sometimes it’s good, and sometimes it’s really shitty! Videos like this make me one keep trying and break the 100 very soon! Looking forward to more genuine vids from you
To be fair mate you have cameras and entertaining us on your mind and can’t be 100% game focused, credit for posting though, gives us lesser golfers a bit of a lift as well as some good entertainment.
Enjoying your channel 👍
Mad props for putting this video out there. No possible financial gain can offset the humility it takes to show the world your worst moments. It takes a lot of character. Bravo Shielsy. Take all the time you need. We will be here for whatever you do, whenever you share it. Golf is hard.
“Mad props”…the fact that he wasn’t going to post it says a lot about Rick, he’s egotistical and monetises everything he posts. You are literally giving him “props” for being transparent with his audience which should be a pre-requisite imo
@@CUK__ should he be putting videos out for free? I’m sure he puts more work into this than you do at your 9-5. Jealousy looks ugly on you.
@@holdenlayton1026 1. You don’t know what I look like so that point is invalid 2. You think he does these videos for free 😂😂😂 you are deluded pal…everything he talks about is about subscribers or paid partnerships, open your eyes little boy.
@@CUK__ most celebrities hide the bad parts about themselves. If bryson dechambaeu shot a 90 on his CZcams we’d never know because he wouldn’t post it.
So Rick is being transparent when he definitely does not have to be.
@@gpproductions4083 look at the title of the video…pure click bait to get views = money… simple! If half a million people would tune into me shooting +17 I would post a video everyday!
I think it was authentic and brave to post this even though you weren’t happy with your round. Seeing the struggle gives the rest of us hope, so I appreciate you sharing it! Just shows that we are all human and can all have slumps or struggles occasionally. Cheers to you, and here’s hoping you break SIXTY five next time!
Honest and brave? It's just an f....king game of golf. Want to see someone brave? Go to a children's cancer ward, there you will see what bravery is. Sheild is just another money-making bullshit CZcamsr trying to pretend he is a golfer. What is his message to the average golfer who wants to improve?
All he does is complain, in every show he does. It's the same thing over and over. No way would I let him give me a lesson. Such a negative person, not the type of person to give confidence in one's self. Mabey that's the theme of his show? Make everyone who plays golf like him depressed.
He gives me no hope to improve my game, that's why I would find a qualified PGA coach with a more positive persona to help me improve my game, not that twat.
There is a reason why I stay subscribed to your channel. Love your content, reviews, and all the great ideas for wonderful videos. Your channel is my go to for when I want to watch golf related stuff. I view your opinion very highly. Keep up the great work. I’m McLovin it.
Golf is indeed hard. I'll simply say thanks for sharing, it is very much appreciated!
Years ago I played a few times per week and that summer I played the most consistent golf in my life. My scores were between 80 and 87 with one exception. Most of this was on a not-too-difficult 6700 yard (125 slope) course, but it carried over to the other courses I played. Late in the summer I was invited to go play with a friend on a 6500 yard (140 slope) private course. My goal was to stay under 90 and play smart. 18 holes later I had been kicked in every conceivable way... mentally and physically. After what may be the worst round of golf I've ever played, which included 2 birdies, 1 par, and a hooked tee shot that cleared a house on the course, the street in front of it, and the house on the other side of the street I was ready to drop my clubs in the river. The result? 32 over... my goal of 90... a staggering 122.
I respect you more than any golfer on this channel or anywhere. No other CZcamsr would show their worst performance but to show you a man of the people and your Chanel is for the people you show us it’s hard for EVERYONE!!! thanks Mr Shields 👍👍
This makes me want to watch more.. I shot a 92 yesterday & was happy but I’m still yet to break 90
As a relatively beginner golfer, I love your channel and seeing this helps me understand that everyone struggles sometimes! I found this video incredibly useful and helps me believe that you always keep trying! Well done Rick…golf really is hard!
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Rick, I have been watching you for years! I attribute your videos to helping me get back into enjoying golf. This round you have had is my typical round. Its typical for me to play a few pars and then jump on the double train. I feel myself slipping into a bad place. Im interested to see what you do from here. How do you pull yourself out of this on the course. What do you do to help you get ready for the next round? Best of luck rick thanks for good content!
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Blow up games are a part of golf. Golf doesn’t create character, it reveals it. You did a fantastic job of keeping your emotions in check and even though you are not happy with the results, you inspire us all to remember there is so much more to the game than the game itself.
This was one of the most enjoyable break 75’s to watch in my opinion. It’s nice to know you’re human after all, sprits stayed somewhat high, a couple of laughs and beers and some good banter, onto the next one😎❤️
You got this Ricky boy! Thank you for what you have done for so many of our golf games!
Hey sir. I just want you to know that I watch your driver and iron hitting videos every time I go golfing and your hard work and skill has already helped me consistently add 50 to 100 yards on my drive and it's helped me actually hit my irons. I've cut 10+ strikes off my game because of all the amazing skill you shared with us. Keep your head up sir, I, for one, am never going to stop watching you.
Now I dont feel so bad about my bad rounds lol. Good on you Rick. Great attitude. loved the video.
I NEEDED this video! I've just started breaking 90 after months of low 90's scores. I felt like I made big leaps in my game last few months but on my last outing I could not understand how bad I was playing. I mean I didn't even finish because I was so frustrated and dumbfounded. I stopped keeping score but i'm sure I was on pace for 110. I couldn't understand going from high 80's to probably over 100. And i've been thinking about it day and night for days now. This just shows, some days you just really dont have it and theres nothing else to it. Just gotta move on and tee up again ;)
Literally me today man. Feel you here for sure.
13 hcp, shot a 105 2 or 3 weeks ago. Golf is hard
Man, I’m glad I’m not the only one. I shot an 83 a couple months ago, 5 strokes better than my best. Haven’t broke 90 since then.
Like you said sometimes the game just isn't there. I feel like a lot of these kind of days has to do with the mental half of the game. At least with me I feel like those days are when I go to the course in a shit mood or something along those lines and it just carries into my round without me really noticing that was the issue to begin with, just thinking my game is shit which in turn makes the round even worse. Anger and emotion really destroys rounds!
The weirdest part for me is how I get better at golf everyday. Controlling my shots, distance, height, spin. Escaping bunkers well, putting 1,2 times a hole.
But still my score just stays flat. Never improves or gets worse. No matter how much better I get.
We all need a friend like Guy in our lives.. what a legend.
Haha me & my playing partner are the complete opposite of guy. Zero sympathy, no prisoners.
Guy’s just paid to blow smoke….
Rick, I have played golf since I was 7 years old. I unfortunately had to take a break for quite a few years whenever I joined the military (adult responsibilities, yikes) this past year I have picked up the love for the game again and lord I am TERRIBLE. This video made me realize that no matter how long or how much you play, we all have bad games and it’s a part of the process (golf is hard). Thank you for uploading this, it gives a lot of us more “casual” golfers a proper insight to how this game can get the best of us. Much love from the U.S. Rick.
Watching the whole thing is realizing that I'm satisfied playing the way he played. I was stoked shooting a 78 a month ago which is -10 from my previous best. Love this channel, you've helped my golf game so so much. Never stop posting, because you don't understand how much we appreciate you!
Watching someone who knows what they're doing - properly struggle like i do, is actually pretty encouraging.
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Rick, please please keep doing those course/hole descriptions. As a blind golfer it is how I can imagine the hole you are playing. Stay awesome my friends.
If you always played like you (and all of us really) WANT to play EVERY round, your channel might WOW us, but it would get frustrating to watch. We're learning from your attitude as much as from your analysis, experience, descriptions, and swings. Keep up the good work out there on those beautiful courses, with that wide array of wonderful equipment, day after day, rain or shine. I feel like I'm watching a friend. Speaking of friends, that Guy is a great one. It's good to watch you two encouraging each other and the little ribbings are healthy, too. Keep 'em coming. Thank you, both!
I have to give Rick a tip! Carry a some kind of healthy food with you. A banana, some nuts, granola. You mentioned several times about being hungry. Tip #2! Avoid the pint on the turn LOL. Love your channel! You have help me so much with the driver. Thank you. Cheers!
Rick, your attitude is fantastic. Golf is REALLY hard....itsl' the bad stuff that makes the good shots and great rounds even more enjoyable when they come. I love your honesty and the fact you did share this video says all that is needed about you. Well done.
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Don't worry Rick, it wasn't hard to watch, it was relatable. Sometimes all we can do is just take a step back and have a laugh.
This is why we love you and subscribe to your channel... it's the honesty. God bless you for being so honest and humble.
I agree with some of the other comments in that I'm not bothered what your final score is (that's your own goal).
I personally watch on a shot by shot basis. The commentary about the scenario at each shot and how it needs to be played is so valuable to hear and watch as a non-handicapped golfer. Simply watching youtube golf videos has knocked shots off my card over the last year. It's madness.
The other thing I can relate to is how hard it is to play with someone that's not playing well and getting frustrated with their own game. Getting out for 4 hours to play golf is a privilege and spending that time with someone that's in a foul mood is the worst. So I have sympathy for the two of you on this round.
Keep your chin up.
I love that you still post even these videos. Not because I like to watch you suffer. But because it's REAL. It's golf. And even in times like this, your pure passion for the game comes through. It's SUCH a mental thing. A bad stretch is so hard to break out of. But you're too good to suffer for too long. Keep putting this out there and we'll keep loving it!
Mate, from picking the golf clubs for the first time 7 years ago to being a 10 handicapper today, you have been a part of my journey all along. I can’t even count the number of things I learned through this channel and tried them to improve my game over the years. Thank you for being with us. Golf is indeed very hard and your biggest competitor is YOU!!
I'm sorry you didn't achieve your goal of beating Guy, but it was very interesting to see the human side of you as your world came crashing down around you. I had the same thing happen to me three weeks ago in a simulator as we have 2 feet of snow on all the courses here in New Hampshire. I was STUPIDLY trying to beat my buddy instead of just being there having a *GOOD TIME*. He started to pull away a shot at a time and I went farther and farther off the rails. He ended up beating me by 18 strokes. Just like in all top-level sports, so much of it is mental. Guy was a great sport to try to offer as much encouragement as possible as you sank deeper and deeper into despair.
Guy's energy in this video is absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work Guy! Love to see your golf game improving!
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This is marvellous, as well as the whole break 75 series. The fact that you have the guts to post a dissapointing game (for you) speaks volumes of your class. Also, we fans enjoy your content for what it is, a journey - a very well executed and edited one. Cheers to you, your team and Guy for making it possible!
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Rick this was great. This is what golfers need to see. We all go through hot and cold streaks in our time playing, and you verbalize what a lot of golfers internalize. Thanks as always for the awesome content, and, dead serious, if you really take two weeks off the challenge to recharge, I bet you get it in the next three attempts. There's something about a short layoff that always makes me play my best. Can't wait to see the 72!
@James Dolan Seen plenty of PGA 'Pros' hit in the 80's during tournaments.
Your still and inspiration to all golfers!! We all have good and bad days and you still keep it interesting and positive. Keep break 75 coming!! Would love to see some more educational videos while you take a break to reset !!
So just to ease your mind, I have bought and entire pack of 8 faulty light bulbs. Near lost my mind trouble shooting till it clicked. Also replaced a starter solenoid in a VW van with a faulty brand new one and pulled the entire engine out trouble shooting, till we considered the brand new part might be faulty.
I know pain and suffering well, had a chiro break my back before a national tournament that was to lead to tour play and the big show and played in the event anyway in monumental near suicidal level pain.
“Tiz but a flesh wound” for the mind what you have going on. You are a genuine great fellow to watch, you put together great stuff for us to escape with, to help survive getting ripped apart by life and disappointment and for that thank you.
I will say, if I may, careful not to let Fail Mode set in. It is ruthless and left unchecked, can set in like a beer belly and start to spill over into other areas of life.
Second point, maybe a longer take away with less wrist action on take away and impact, shorter swing with bigger shoulder turn. Tiger stinger for test(no wrist action at all).
Need you at your best when this Titan is fully resurrected and you accept the challenge you were to frightened to take on at the British Open by the driving range.
I am coming, best be ready.
This was so relatable. Everyone has days like this - even great players like Rick!
One of my favorite videos of yours. Unbelievable respect that you still released this. Keep your head up, golf CZcams No.1.
Rick, I thought you were remarkably composed on a day that shook your confidence. You know everyone has struggle days. I'm very glad you decided to post this because it makes me want to be a more respectful golfer. I haven't always been that. So even when you've struggled, you've made me a better golfer.
Rick, your honesty and boldness in posting this video makes me so proud to be a follower of your channel. I didn’t enjoy watching you shoot 89 but found myself pulling for you to turn it around and get yourself in a positive mindset. Golf is hard. Mental golf is even harder. You will bounce back and crush this course next time! Stay hungry my friend!
Rick, this is exactly what we all needed to see. These are the times the we as amateurs face on to many occasions, and to see you push through and finish despite all the struggle means something to all of us. It proves that you to are human and have horrible days. Thank you for posting this , even though I am sure you didn't want to; but your brutal honesty is what has drawn us in to you channel in the first place. I believe this will keep us even more in tuned to see what you do on the next break 75. Thank you for every thing you do
I love the honesty and realness of these Break75s. You've inspired so many people to "Break 65" and "Break 30" and "break 60" and all sorts of spinoffs because you've proven that golf IS hard, but you don't quit when something is hard. But you make a good point: keep enjoying it, and don't get angry when you aren't firing on all cylinders.