Backsticks
Assistant Pro
I think its a sign of how he has become carried away with how big he thinks he is in the world of golf. That he is now a 'brand'.
NLU guys do sell NLU merch I think also.
YouTubers.
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NLU guys do sell NLU merch I think also.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
Well Good Good do very well out of their merch.
There's thousands of golfers across the country, there will be some that buy it!
People payed over £2 for bottles of Prime Energy remember... social media world is an odd one.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I've just had a realisation - getting it out in time for the Christmas market makes total sense. We've all had some bloody awful golf-related gifts in the past, that's where he's looking to cash in.
Bdill93
Undisputed King of FOMO
He's not carried away... He's one of the most influential voices in golf.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
They both know their markets. Nlu aimed at adults with a bit of spare money. Rick's is garish and aimed at a younger crowd.
Their analytics on YouTube will tell them the age groups who are watching their content.
Wabinez
Journeyman Pro
And make a good buck out of it too.
Namely because it is usually very high quality (with a price to match) and well thought out. I have a few pieces and they're brilliant. It's a shame some of the manufacturers they use don't ship to the UK directly.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Surely it’s just supply and demand as far as merchandise goes. Some of the items that Shiels has put out look class to be fair. Personally I wouldn’t wear a RS branded cap for example, but I’m sure there are plenty of people out there who would.
Probably a little unfair to criticise the guy for trying to generate income by exploring different opportunities.
Probably a little unfair to criticise the guy for trying to generate income by exploring different opportunities.
Crow
Crow Person
I'm thinking of doing something for my channel, any takers?
Faded polo shirts
Ties with fried egg stains
Jumpers with moth holes
Tees tied together with string
Beige trousers with wee stains
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Spot on mate.
I don’t agree with everything Le Tiss says,but always think he comes across well.
He’s entitled to his opinion.
He was on £3500 when he retired
simsini
Active member
Can't wait to play after Christmas with my Golf Life bag, Rick Shiels headcovers and Good Good cap. Hitting everything into the trees and yelling, "It was a good strike though, weren't it!" like Bullard. Bring it on! 
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GB72
Money List Winner
Thing is they have to make the cash whilst they can. Does not take much of a shift and you can go from being top of the heap on Youtube to yesterdays news. Whether you thought is good or not, at least Peter Finch has made the first steps towards mainstream media and something outside of Youtube but from what I can see, Shiels has not and so he has to keep the money rolling in, especially as Youtube loves to take chunks out of ad revenue etc.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Americans will buy anything. They think the more something costs the better it is
One of my bosses lives in Ireland, his course used to have green fees 75 euros for visitors .. until they were told the Americans won't touch a course under 100 euros as they see price as an indication of quality. Now 110 euros and packed every summer with visitors
Mental
Tongo
Journeyman Pro
I've got into Seb on Golf recently. His enthusiasm makes for good watching.
And Golf Mates' recent Hidden Gems series in Ireland was superb.
And Golf Mates' recent Hidden Gems series in Ireland was superb.
Bert
Club Champion
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Wabinez
Journeyman Pro
Fully aware of DPGC...sadly, the range isn't the same as what is available direct from NLU, so will tend to order from them.Check out double plateau
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Rhoback, Levelwear and H&B don't ship directly from the US to UK though - if they did, it could be a bloodbath! The stuff is so good, and so comfortable
LincolnShep
Head Pro
Is merchandise from a YT channel any different to that from a band, film, TV show, or sports team? If you like Coldplay, you might buy a t-shirt; if you're a fan of Man Utd, you might buy a scarf; if you enjoy Marvel movies, you might buy a poster; and if you watch Rick Shiels, you might buy a headcover. I probably won't do any of them but there are lots of people who will so you can't blame him for offering it.
If GM Forum merch was available, I'd be dressed head to toe in it.
If GM Forum merch was available, I'd be dressed head to toe in it.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
The break 60 two parter from Rick and Bryson is quality viewing by the way.
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
The break 60 two parter from Rick and Bryson is quality viewing by the way.
I got the impression Rick felt exactly like I do when there's a scratch player in the scramble team... just along for the ride while knocking in the odd putt
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I want to watch this stuff but the bloody videos are getting longer and longer. Literally movie-length now, who has time for this!?The break 60 two parter from Rick and Bryson is quality viewing by the way.
