Favourite golf vlogger?

[MadAdey]

I like the fact that these things are subjective as it would be a boring world if we all thought the same thing.

MC - Was the first one I watched. Stopped watching his club reviews when I started shouting "just hit the thing!" at my PC. Too much faux clowning around on the course vlogs for me. I do enjoy watching his lessons though.

RS - My current favourite for reasons I could understand others not liking. Seems like an excited teenager and with a cheeky chappie face I don't think I could get annoyed at.

PF - Another I enjoy watching. Experts might say it's technically better, but I preferred his swing before he started chasing distance. Not sure the 350 project/obsession is a good example to be setting.

MAMG - Obviously know what they're talking about, but not engaging enough to make me want to watch everything rather than just pick and choose vids I think I'd like from the title.


Hats off to all of them though for the effort. I can't imagine how much time they must spend recording, editing and uploading, on top of their teaching.

Gary, there's a reason I enjoy going for a game with you. That's because you like RS. You have a similar attitude to me regarding enjoying golf.

I hope rick shield comes out to California at some point because I would to get a game with him.

 

[Hacker Khan]

The Crossfield vlogs from the course are good but his lessons are getting far more technical from what they were a year ago. His reviews are also all a bit samey and he never seems to find too much wrong with anything. Granted most manufacturers don't make duff gear but nothing wrong with having an opinion and voicing it

I know, it's a good job the golf mags are not like that though.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Out of all of them Peter Finch is my current favourite as he just seems like the nicest guy to spend a few hours with. Plus his and Shiels course vlogs are a lot more exciting at the moment with the stuff from Turkey and Florida. Where as Crossfield's all seem to be wet windy courses in the South West. Surprised Crossfield did not get himself out to the PGA show in Florida like most of the golf industry seemed to do.

I also get the impression that with Crossfields vids it is mostly about him, and he seems to be taking the mickey out of the others a bit too much as if he is trying to put them in their place occasionally (may be I am reading too much into this though). Where as Shiels and Finchy are always encouraging each other and genuinely want each other to do well.

Also Finchy and Shiels seem to have a plan on what they will do this year with regards to the vlogs and their youtube channels, where as Crossfield may have one but has not shared it to whet our appetites.

I used to be Crossfields biggest fan and still rate him highly as a coach, but whilst Shields always seems to get over excited like a 7 year old at Christmas, Crossfield sometimes goes the other way too much when reviewing clubs. Plus as I said on another thread, his coaching vids are getting a bit technical and samey now, and a lot of the time after I watched them the only take away I have is that the swing is very complicated and you need to be functional. But I do not get any swing tips I can use, which is essentially why people watch coaching vids.

But as someone else said respect to them all for spending the time doing all these, editing them and posting them

 

[Qwerty]

They must get a lot of views this time of year when most are struggling for a game in decent conditions.

I'll watch most of the Vlogs although in not really interested in the club reviews.
Ive enjoyed the Florida stuff from RS, PF & M&MG. They seem to be producing a lot more quality videos than MC of late, almost as if they're trying to take the whole thing to another level.

I like Shiels & Finch, Same neck of the woods and I can warm to them, although RS forehead seems to be taking over the screen.
I do like Peter Finch, The swing is awesome, but he does seem like he's trying too hard at times.

Im slowly getting into M&MG.I like what they do..Content etc, Andy seems a very good golfer. But they are a bit up they're own arses at times..What's with the gym stuff? What next..? Both in the bath playing with their rubber ducks.

Crossfield.... Nah'

Tbh, I'd probably watch anyone playing so long as I found them entertaining.
How about a GM Forum YouTube Channel? Candidates Please

Another Liverbirdie V Lincoln Quaker Matchplay would be entertaining stuff

 

[MendieGK]

i've quite enjoyed watching compilations of protracer videos recently. fascinating stuff.

 

[richiec_hatters]

Afternoon All,

Very much in the MC Camp, having watched him from when he first started out on YouTube a few years ago to what he has managed to produce and achieve from just being a Teaching Professional at a Driving Range is most impressive. His Vlogs are the best of the lot and now that he has ties in with Your Golf Travel and getting to play some amazing courses and most importantly having a good time with his mates. Golf is a pastime and should be enjoyed by all that play. However Peter Finch just has the smoothest silkiest swing that I have ever seen.

Richie

 

[titch]

I only really watch Mark Crossfield's vlogs. IMO they are streets ahead of the competition. It feels like they're just playing a normal round of golf instead of acting a certain way because they're on camera. I can imagine Mark being annoying to play with but as a viewer the banter adds to it. Also the quality of the videos is far superior. Good sound, clarity and he zooms!! I watched some of the Me & My Golf vs Rich Shiels & Peter Finch in Turkey under floodlights and the camera work was awful. Struggling to focus and no zooming in on shots so they're like "get in the hole, go on, yes yes..." and I can't see a bloomin thing. If anyone has seen the video that M&MG did recently at The Belfry you'll see what I mean when Andy nearly got a hole in 1 on a par 4. They didn't make the audience feel part of it whereas the hole in 1 on Mark's channel I found myself shouting for it to go in. Felt more of a part of it.

I agree about Mark's reviews recently. They're all very samey. He seems to like them all which surely can't be possible. I do like to see the data and technical side though.

Can't stand listening to Rick Shiels. His voice is so irritating. It's like he's got a strong Manchester accent that he's trying to hide and it sounds unnatural. That Monday Night Golf Show is terrible. Like someone else said, I can't take his instruction seriously when he hits massive hooks all the time.

 

[Hacker Khan]

I only really watch Mark Crossfield's vlogs. IMO they are streets ahead of the competition. It feels like they're just playing a normal round of golf instead of acting a certain way because they're on camera. I can imagine Mark being annoying to play with but as a viewer the banter adds to it. Also the quality of the videos is far superior. Good sound, clarity and he zooms!! I watched some of the Me & My Golf vs Rich Shiels & Peter Finch in Turkey under floodlights and the camera work was awful. Struggling to focus and no zooming in on shots so they're like "get in the hole, go on, yes yes..." and I can't see a bloomin thing. If anyone has seen the video that M&MG did recently at The Belfry you'll see what I mean when Andy nearly got a hole in 1 on a par 4. They didn't make the audience feel part of it whereas the hole in 1 on Mark's channel I found myself shouting for it to go in. Felt more of a part of it.

I agree about Mark's reviews recently. They're all very samey. He seems to like them all which surely can't be possible. I do like to see the data and technical side though.

Can't stand listening to Rick Shiels. His voice is so irritating. It's like he's got a strong Manchester accent that he's trying to hide and it sounds unnatural. That Monday Night Golf Show is terrible. Like someone else said, I can't take his instruction seriously when he hits massive hooks all the time.

I appreciate it's horses for courses but I thought the vlogs in Turkey at night were superb with the ball against the floodlights and night sky.

I think they all have a problem when trying to focus on the green as the camera is often very shaky unless they have it on a tripod. Although I haven't seen M&MGs nearly hole in 1, I assume that focusing on a green a par 4 distance away is very difficult with a hand held camera, where as the hole in 1 Prichard got was only a 9 iron away so much easier to focus on. Also I like the Monday Night Golf show as it's a good roundup, and I am always impressed when they recreate golfers swings. But as I say, horses for courses...

Oh and welcome to the board.

 

[titch]

I appreciate it's horses for courses but I thought the vlogs in Turkey at night were superb with the ball against the floodlights and night sky.

I think they all have a problem when trying to focus on the green as the camera is often very shaky unless they have it on a tripod. Although I haven't seen M&MGs nearly hole in 1, I assume that focusing on a green a par 4 distance away is very difficult with a hand held camera, where as the hole in 1 Prichard got was only a 9 iron away so much easier to focus on. Also I like the Monday Night Golf show as it's a good roundup, and I am always impressed when they recreate golfers swings. But as I say, horses for courses...

Oh and welcome to the board.

Cheers mate.

Mark seems to get the zooming spot on a lot of the time. He often zooms in to tee shots with drivers and you can see them land so theoretically it's not impossible. The technology is there, but for whatever reason, M&MG choose not to use it. Mark occasionally has focussing issues in bad weather but suppose that's to be expected.

I agree about the ball flights, that was pretty cool, but then frustrating because you couldn't see it land. Expected those guys to be a lot better though. There were some very ordinary shots.

I just like to be able to see the shot land and the reaction on the green.

 

[swanny32]

Crossfield has always grated on me a bit, just comes across as one of the most annoying people you're ever likely to meet, every video he's in, regardless of whether it's on his channel, he HAS to be the centre of attention and the loudest person. Granted, the guy does give some good teaching advice but lately, as people have said already, he seems to be getting too technical and I find he often gets lost in what he's trying to explain on the video, sometimes moving away from the point altogether. His reviews have never interested me. The guy also seems to be getting a bit of an ego on social media lately as well.

Me and my golf have a good structure to what they are trying to do and their website is brilliant, but my tolerance levels for the matching outfits is slowly dwindling and "Andy" is just far to much of a pretty boy for me to take him serious....mind you the same could be said for my pro! He's a bit of a tart.

Peter Finch is good, appears to be a genuinely nice bloke, just a shame he doesn't seem to be getting much of a following.

Personal favourite is Rick Shiels, honest, no thrills, no matching outfits, not loud and obnoxious, good reviews and teaching video's. Definitely wins it for me.

 

[bluewolf]

I've only watched a few, but I think that if I was playing with Crossfield, I'd end up being arrested... Right after the 8th time he stepped away from the ball to deliver another bad joke or ask another stupid question that should have been considered whilst he was waiting.. His vLogs are really beginning to grate on my nerves..:rant:

I did like the Rick Shiels one I saw though. It might be because a lot of the courses he plays are local to me.. I'm shallow like that..

 

[Val]

I've met Rick Sheils and Peter Finch who were both decent guys and great to talk to, Crossfield on the other hand was a know it all blowhard IMO of course

 

[Junior]

I like Rick Shiels and Peter Finch. I prefer the course vlogs but the gear reviews are good too. I don't dislike Mark Crossfield but I think his gear reviews are all pretty similar. Me and my golf instruction is pretty decent but delivery is a bit cheesy.

Interesting how all the manufacturers are catching onto vloggers and pumping all the new gear out to them. Often wondered how much their 'channels' are worth with the advertising and subscribers etc.

 

[bluewolf]

I've met Rick Sheils and Peter Finch who were both decent guys and great to talk to, Crossfield on the other hand was a know it all blowhard IMO of course

This forum really needs a "LIKE" function....

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Ok I'll admit I haven't seen one single vid from Crossfeild etc - don't even know who Rick Shields is ?

 

[LanDog]

Crossfield comes across a bit up himself with certain things but then seems very genuine in other ways.

I'm a big fan of Buzza, would like to see him go into the more technical aspect of the game but as it is he plays if quite safe

I like Crossfield's vlogs but it's like he wastes a lot of time in the pursuit of entertainment and there needs to be a balance. When it comes to his advice and other videos, he gets a bit preachy and also unwilling to listen to any other opinions

Big fan of Finch, very natural on camera and knows his stuff tench insole speaking an with general golf

Shiels means well but ultimately isn't as good as Finch I think, seems that bit more awkward, also struggles with a raging hook that needs fixing, no real wonder he is hitting 280 yard drives and getting them to roll out to over 300 with that hook spin

 

[Ethan]

Wow, lot of people getting stuck in to Crossfield (geddit?).

 

[richart]

I like Crossfields course vlogs. He plays some decent courses, and has some good mates to play with. They all have the patience of a saint. Yes he plays up to the camera, but I don't just want to watch four club pro's playing in silence. Not so keen on his club reviews, and prefer Rick Shiels.

Peter Finch is definitely the least irritating in large doses. Seems like a genuine decent bloke. Lovely rhythm to his swing.

Not so keen on meandmygolf. The matching clothes are dreadful, look like Pinky and Perky. Too boring and not very natural.

 

[Val]

Wow, lot of people getting stuck in to Crossfield (geddit?).

Boom boom, when he was at the TM at trump you could here him everywhere and he completely took over Justin Rose's set at the end with his "see which your pro can out drive me" nonsense

 

[Shot Mate]

Rick Shiels is always good value. When he was in Australia he did a few Vlogs with a guy named Alan Staines from Brisbane Golf Course Reviewer. Have been watching them for a while and they are becoming something. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxaL1NAfTgfUyigRH9tvO0g

Peter Finch is a decent bloke and even Buzza is going well.