Barking_Mad
Well-known member
Random Golf Club @ Pinhurst No.2
scratch, 8 handicapper and 19 handicapper take on Pinehurst from the tips
scratch, 8 handicapper and 19 handicapper take on Pinehurst from the tips
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slicer79
Challenge Tour Pro
I've seen it. Unbelievably hard course
The lady is a decent player but the two men are nowhere near the handicap they claim to play off
cliveb
Head Pro
I watched that and you're right about the so-called 8 capper, but I thought the guy off 19 did about what you'd expect. I'm off 15 and would probably struggle to do any better. The scratch lady was seriously impressive.
Yorkhacker
Well-known member
I have to disagree. I don't think you can say he wasn't an 8 handicapper. He was a decent player, and obviously played at a much easier course. What he lacked was experience and course management skills. Plenty of people with lower handicaps would struggle at Pinehurst. It's Pinehurst for Chrissake!
As for the lady, she was seriously good. But you do realise she was a pro at one time and had won the Colorado Open, pocketing $50000. She wasn't just a scratch golfer
timd77
Assistant Pro
Watched the first couple of episodes last night, very well produced and I like the sarcasm from the presenter.
To be fair I think the 18 hcp is doing as well as expected, but set himself up to fail with a target of 90, as I’m guessing he goes around his own track in 85-90 most of the team. Stunning course but spending half the time in some sort of sand would do my head in!
I recognise the presenter, is he on another golf channel or on tv somewhere?
To be fair I think the 18 hcp is doing as well as expected, but set himself up to fail with a target of 90, as I’m guessing he goes around his own track in 85-90 most of the team. Stunning course but spending half the time in some sort of sand would do my head in!
I recognise the presenter, is he on another golf channel or on tv somewhere?
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Rejoined Willow Valley on Friday, then this pops up yesterday on my YT notifications. Great timing.
Played on Saturday and the course is in great condition. Gaz is right about the bunkers though, not got the right sand in them. They’ve taken a few out over the last few years, hopefully this is part of a long term plan to reduce / improve them.
Played on Saturday and the course is in great condition. Gaz is right about the bunkers though, not got the right sand in them. They’ve taken a few out over the last few years, hopefully this is part of a long term plan to reduce / improve them.
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Very much liking "On The Road With Iona"
Mark_Aged_42
Assistant Pro
Rick Shiels is unwatchable for me. He makes wild gesticulations to emphasise every syllable.
Calm down lad.
Now, Russel Heritage Golf is the opposite of Rick Shiels and is all the better for it.
Quiet delivery, no rhetorical questions.
Calm down lad.
Now, Russel Heritage Golf is the opposite of Rick Shiels and is all the better for it.
Quiet delivery, no rhetorical questions.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I like Rick but I'm getting sick of his sycophantic sidekick Guy. He is unbearable.
Foxholer
Blackballed
I'm an occasional watcher of several of them. All have their pros (sic) and cons.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Do you listen to the podcast? I'm used to guys humour now he is likable once you get used to him I found
rystaman
Active member
I'd have to disagree, I don't know why Guy gets so much hate. From the podcasts Guy obviously puts in a tremendous amount of work in behind the scenes and it seems all too easy for people to just jump on the Guy hate train in my opinion.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Don't do podcasts, I've been watching his break 75 series where he's mostly playing with Guy. After every half decent shot it's "amazing golf shot! Oh that's unbelievable! I love you Rick you're wonderful!" Nauseating.
rystaman
Active member
Tbf if you listen he does say he tries to big Rick up in those videos as Rick drops his head and gets frustrated easily, but I can see that. I noticed a few more in the one yesterday
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
its all about the podcasts with guy, really warmed to him with them. As above he tries to keep rick going
however because of the podcasts they has been people asking for him to appear more in the videos which is what your seeing now. before he did the work behind the scenes now people wanted to see him more so he does appear more.
HeftyHacker
Well-known member
Ill admit Guy used to wind me up in the podcast but the more I've listened I've realised he's actually just trying to create discussion points more than just being hard work.
As above, in the break 75 hes just trying to hard to support his mate. It seems like Rick is quite mentally fragile on the course and his head goes fairly easily. Guy acts like it his job to keep him buoyant and upbeat.
As above, in the break 75 hes just trying to hard to support his mate. It seems like Rick is quite mentally fragile on the course and his head goes fairly easily. Guy acts like it his job to keep him buoyant and upbeat.
howbow88
Hacker
Guy in the podcasts, yes. Guy in the videos, no. It's nice that he is trying to support his mate, but I don't give a monkeys about seeing that.
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howbow88
Hacker
Oi 
This place is insanely pathetic
This place is insanely pathetic 
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
I've, virtually, stopped watching golf on YouTube...even TXG.
Content does nothing for me except on rare occasions.
Content does nothing for me except on rare occasions.
Tryhardgolfer
New member
My favourite is Golf Sidekick as there's no instruction it's more about course management and decision making. I prefer to have a lesson in person than look at on-line videos as I've been down that rabbit hole and it did me no favours! ?
