BREAKING SAWGRASS: TPC Sawgrass from the Tips - Ep. 3
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- EPISODE 3 is here!
The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is one of the toughest tests in professional golf. That's why THE PLAYERS Championship is sometimes called "The 5th Major." And that's what makes our Breaking Sawgrass series such a difficult test - because these three golfers from the RGC Community are playing the course - from the tips - just a day after the tournament. The greens are fast and firm, the rough is long, and the water is always in play.
The "Breaking Sawgrass" series features three unique players with three different handicaps attempting to overcome three different goals:
Joe Hooks is a professional golfer and the best dressed of the three. He has the most ambitious goal in our group. Joe is a +4 handicap attempting to break 75 during his first-ever round at TPC Sawgrass.
Ben Goodly is a chef, food blogger, and all around good dude. Easily the most nervous of the group. He’s a 14 handicap and setting out to break 100.
Tom Coyne is the Senior Editor at the Golfer’s Journal. He’s also the author of four books (soon to be 5) and a podcast host. He’s a 3.1 and his goal is 90.
Tom Coyne won the Golf Writers Association's Best Feature Story Award for his piece in the Golfer's Journal titled, "The Lucky Ones". Read the full story here: www.golfersjou...
Big thanks to Andy Johnson at the Fried Egg for the stunning drone footage. Check out Andy and all things TFE at thefriedegg.com/
What would you shoot from the tips at TPC Sawgrass?
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Props to Ben for keeping a positive attitude throughout the round. I would be a couple clubs short after breaking a few clubs
What’s up with his club at address either super closed or toe straight in the air. Hurting my eyes
Hell yeah Ben! You are a fucking champ !!
@@jordangladden7749 fuck yeah
I lost my 8 iron in a tree one time after throwing it
I like watching Ben most - he takes it easy and enjoys the game ... John is cool, playes great, but a bit too cool for me ... Tom is slightly too self-sarcastic, my feeling is he feels very bad when not hitting well ... not that fun to watch and listen ... maybe he thinks he´s got the most to lose ...
Tom’s sarcastic sense of humor is gold
When he said he was 29 I was like there is no fucking way and then I realized he was being sarcastic lol
"What's Ben breaking?"
Me in the same position "Every club in the bag"
and the bag in the water?...
😂😂😂
even the ball retriever isnt safe lol
Mad respect to Ben for staying positive throughout! 👊 Especially when you’re playing with Joe who’s complaining about missing birdie putts... 😂
Would 100% love Ben or Tom in my group. Joe? Not so much, seems like a big buzzkill with his tummy complaints and he is just not my type of hang on the course.
Story of my life
@@Piske41 yeah I must admit I’m finding it hard to like
Joe. I’m just waiting for him to throw in a subtle dig at Ben at some point to really bring it home.
@@richiep1285 that was edited out.
@@Piske41 dude he's cocky but he's got a good swing and especially for a little guy he's crushing balls...all depends on what you care about when you play
Appreciate not making us wait as long for this one, pulling for Joe to get even or better.
Series Finale out on Friday!
Unfortunately there's 18 holes on the course and not just 9 lol
Hey RGC, please have Tom back on the show, sincerely, a fan of his writing, candor, and silky smooth swing.
This is a great series
In my experience, golf isn’t about the 100 bad shots I make. It’s about the 6 or 8 GOOD shots that I make. Those are the ones they keep me coming back.
And that is the best way to do it!
Wise words
Joe: Who I want to be
Tom: Who I could be
Ben: Who I am
Absolutely loving this series, 3 amazing people, wonderful course
No one's stopping you from being a Joe. Get out there and do it!
WELL DONE BEN FOR CARRYING ON! HE IS NOT A 14 HANDICAP LOL
Yeah it’s so obvious
He's not a 14 over 9 holes. But good on him nonetheless, we're all just trying to get better.
@y yy Exactly. Home muni course from the appropriate tee box. I love it. I wish I had his grace. Workin on it.
Alright Ben. The front nine never happened. Only we filmed it...and edited it...and put it on RUclips...forever. Dude is a legend for not losing his cool. Kudos brother.
HAHAHHAHA
It was nice of him to show us the side of Sawgrass rarely seen on tv😄
Right when Eric said ‘this is making me want to play golf’ I had just started looking up tee times for sat.
When I saw this in the final edit I did the same!!
Beyond the theatre of following this trio, it's really something to see every hole on Sawgrass this intimately.
Caps off to the production team, once again.
Tom needs to be a regular on the show, his wit and sense of humour are fantastic. The commentating was a nice touch to this series also!
Note to all Golf media outlets, this is how you execute an engaging, thoughtful and relatable piece of content. Great characters, unbelievable visuals and a beautiful voice over from our very own everyman golfer Eric! Massive congratulations to the RGC team, this is next level.
RUclips is full of golfers that make it look easy, Ben makes it relatable and that’s priceless. I had a round similar in a less stressful situation and gotta say, it’s nice to know I’m not alone. Thank you Ben for being you!
I've been a fan of EAL since you began your golf journey brother! This series now has to be one of the favorites. Taking a group of golfers from different aspects of the game has been so much fun to watch man! I'd love to be a part of this one day. Love every project you work on brother. Thank you!
Thanks for following along, Steve! Can't say much here, but stay tuned for the series finale - there will be some info that is relevant to your comment...
Tom’s commentary is so top tier. He should be a writer
No more Ben hate, I feel his pain, I couldn't imagine playing with cameras on but I hate having a gallery. Love the series EAL! It is awesome to see closer to average golfers play PGA layouts.
You miss the point. I could entirely understand if he didn't claim a 14 handicap.
@@stevenhearnden66 lol this wasn't lost on me. I am about a 16-18 and I am definitely a better ball striker, but we all have bad days. His just happened to be in front of waaaay more ppl
I watch these videos before I play golf the night before, and morning prior like I watch ski movies before a deep day. This is content I can't get tired of. Keep it coming RGC!
Gotta say, Erik. I've had health problems nearly five years now and your course vlogs have been a godsend for me to experience the game again. I'm nearing good health finally too after lengthy rehab and recovery from multiple surgeries. Hopefully I can get back out there this year!
Ben making that par legitimately made me smile. I want that dude’s attitude.
I'm sober 6 years this year, golf gave me cpr when I was an unhealth 340 pound man. Golf helped me get my physical health back. I golf every morning Monday to Sunday and walk 18 holes each time. I love the hills cuz I'm developing sexy glutes hahaha
✊
When Erik said "This is making me want to play golf", I feel like that with every video I watch on here
The quality of this video + the calm but humorous commentary = gimme gimme more
I hope this series continue, it's really well done
I'd love to see more episodes with Ben on a quest for training and improvement. Great series and great people.
This has got to be the best golf content on RUclips. It's so good 👏🏼
Not gonna lie the background music is awesome/relaxing. EAL just a legend for going with a super quick upload for part 3.
Another quick one later this week! Friday!
@@konoimo this is 🔥 EAL we would appreciate 17b mix…..please
At the start I just wanted to give Ben a big hug and tell him everything is ok, but then he pulled out rule 17b and he stated that he will hold his head high no matter what,that’s my guy 👍if you read this Ben,love from Australia 🇦🇺
You are so right when you say that nobody wants to practice putting. I see people come to the course, go straight to the range, and then from there to the tee box without ever hitting a putt, all the time! The putting green is the first place I go!
Shout out to the example of quality long term sobriety!! I got four years now and I can attest that golfing now is exponentially more enjoyable.
Love Ben. His positive attitude is what is needed in golf. You need to have him on Again!!!!!
Came here to add one more positive against the trolls. Ben, you were fun to watch and represent the majority of golfers. I hope.you had fun and thanks for keeping a positive attitude
These are the best golf videos on the internet (PERIOD)
Means a lot!!! Appreciate you tuning in.
I enjoy RGC and this series has been fun, but NLU blows all other golf content out of the water, respectfully.
"Be Goodly" whipping that out this weekend for sure
Its interesting to see Ben play because he reminds me of how I play golf.
Yeah I get frustrated making dozens of bad shots.
But the 3 or 4 good to great shots keep me happy and coming back to continue to get better.
Wow sick, only a two day wait! Thanks, Erik and RGC Films!
Good on Ben for keeping a good attitude and celebrating the good shots! His game has been my favorite part of the series.
The celebration moment may be my favorite part of the episode.
Kudos to Ben! having fun and enjoying golf. Golf is the most frustrating but yet enjoyable game there is. Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed and excited for the last video.
For discussion:
Ben - "14" index translates to CH of 23. After 9 on pace to be 3.2x his CH
Tom - 3 index, CH 9 as he mentioned in the first video. On pace to be 3.3x his CH after 9.
No one was going after one of those guys for their handicap. I'm just saying: maybe the course makes you look worse than you are.
You ever seen a 14 hdcp with a swing like that?
I sat up in my chair when Tom said he was 29. He got me lol.
I can’t wait to see how this finishes. You can’t help but root for these guys.
12:50 I wasn't ready for that!!🤣🤣 We need more golf commentary like this!!
Let's go Joe! One or two birdies could definitely still happen in part 4! Hoping for some highlight shots from Tom & Ben too in the last few holes. They both definitely deserve to par #17.
This has been great content to watch and it's so well put together. Shout out to the editors for adding the shot tracers - that really makes a difference for viewers! Thanks!
Really loving this series. Feel like RGC is all about democratizing golf, and showing different perspectives of the game -- how it's played by players of different skills levels is a big part of that. Great graphics, tracers, commentary from EAL & the guys too... looking forward to Ep. 4. Hoping this becomes a regular series on the channel. Will continue to enjoy watching, and maybe one day, be on an episode myself.
This by far the best golf video/series I have ever watched. Please do more. Make sure Ben is in it if you do
EAL has got to be one of my fav commentators even though man ain’t even an official one. Love the humor he got going too.
I may be a dude, but I wish I could travel just to give Ben a hug right now. Kudos for keeping a positive attitude, a lot of us would have thrown our bag in the lake.
Don't feel bad or weird for giving other dudes hug man!
I love that Ben got this opportunity - you don't have to be a scratch golfer to enjoy a pristine golf course. He is only going to continue to get better through his love for the game. That is what really matters! Also, Tom Coyne is GOAT - love him in TGJ.
A par on 12 for Benny!! Well done my man. Your composure in the face of adversity is to be admired. I know plenty of low markers who could learn a thing or two from you
There is so much comedic gold in these videos I don't even know where to begin 😂
Ben is 25+ handicap casual golfer. Props to him for keeping a good attitude on one of the most frustrating courses out there. 👌 Keep your head up Ben. Bet it was still a great time!
Ben's my favourite golfer of the three! Never say die, just inspiring really.
Setting up a tantalising finale! Rule 17b is in full effect, and seems like the only way to get round to avoid a savage breakdown! Love to the RGC squad... Fine TV!
Awesome series. Great being able to watch different types of golfers tackle this insane looking course. As someone who plays anywhere from 8 to 20 hcp I feel the need to remind people that mistakes allow you to get most value out of golf, more shots, different shots... "90 percent of the game is half mental" as Yogi said... Looking forward to the finale.
Tom’s got some banter…top man.
Tom's putting stroke is very enjoyable to watch. Smooooooth.
Eric, reading "The Lucky Ones" really helped a guy like me. Thanks for bringing so much awareness to everything you do. Keep it up. Love these videos!
This series is amazing. Great cast of characters as well, hope you continue doing these!
Love these videos. Lees for the golf. More for the ‘narration’. I grew up on an exclusive country club, and the language and descriptions to the videos are similar to language used when describing non’ members games. Very entertaining. Also, Joe is an embodiment of the member guest ringer…whose brought in 1x just to break a streak.
This might be my favorite thing I have ever watched on RUclips. Thank you for doing this and giving these guys this amazing opportunity. Let's Go Ben!!!
Congrats Tom for the Best feature story win brother! Your putting is saving you many shots. If Ben had his putting down I agree with EAL, he'd easily shave a dozen or more strokes off his cards! Pulling for Joe to get back to even for his round and been a pleasure seeing all of you play this beast of a course!
Love Ben's attitude, but the guy simply isn't a 14
And I also must add, being a 14 handicap myself, those shots Ben was hitting in this video here and there are what being guys like us back to the sport every time. Love it
Bring
"747 in an asphalt desert basin" - commentary is undefeated
I love how Ben just gets on with it. I'm new to golf, I play off 38 only picked up a club just before the UKs 3rd lockdown. I understand his pain, I'd shoot exactly the same as him here.
love the attitude but you'd shoot way worse! Ben was a 15 handicap thats just how tough and unforgiving this course is when you're playing legitimate rules, finishing all putts, no mulligans, etc.
@@BereaBallers obviously I wasn't being literal, I'd shoot way way worse haha. The sentiment was that I'd be playing in a similar fashion
@@BereaBallers You can see that Ben's a mid handicap golfer just by the fact that he's got a few holes in this round where he actually makes par or bogey. A real high handicap or inexperienced golfer would have pretty much no chance of making par on this course in a championship configuration, and Ben has a number of decent scores (pars/bogeys). A real 30+ handicap would just be 8-12s on every hole down the line; maybe on time on a par 3 they might get lucky and chain a decent tee shot into a 2 putt, but Ben has a number of quite reasonable holes here.
Let's go Ben!! Glad to see that guy get a par, he deserves it for his attitude alone. Seems like such a solid dude
Tom is everything that is right with Golf. Not gonna lie, Joe comes across like a spoilt child. Be grateful you get to play there rather than being neggy
Well he’s a pro so the way he plays and sees the game is very different from us amateurs. He wants a good score over everything, I can’t blame him for that. This is his living
@@-vsplxshingv-7813
Yeah I do get that. However he must be aware that this was a great opportunity to gain a following etc. And he's chose to waste it by moaning etc.
I'm nowhere near a pro so can't comment but I'm a low handicapper and try to keep rule 17b in play ( laugh at the bad ones)
Ben hits the nail on the head with his "relative greatness" concept.
Hey EAL, I agree that watching Joe Hooks hit makes me want to play. If only I was not in the only place in the world where it is illegal to play golf. Ontario, Canada. Great videos. If you ever want to do one of these and want to bring a Canadian I would absolutely love to be a part of them.
The difference in attitudes between Joe and Tom/Ben reminds me why golf is more fun with the average duffers.
Congrats to Tom on his Best Feature win!
This series got a like, subscribe, save and download from this guy. Commentator is absolutely right, we can all sympathize with Ben. Pulling for you buddy!!
Love my man Ben and his attitude! ☺️👏
I have definitely had days like Ben and god He’s such a better man than me 😂😂
Playing the difficult courses, even difficult local courses is a serious golf character builder. It really makes you see what you truly need to work on, honestly I don't even keep a score when playing a course for the first time. How can you honestly play your best if you don't know the course?
"747 coming into an asphalt desert basin".... lol line of the episode... great job by all to handle the pressure...
Okay, this is not roasting Ben but a serious thought: He is essentially losing 1-2 balls off the tee on most of the holes with his driver. Why doesn't he pull out a hybrid or a 4-iron off the tee and get the ball in play? Yeah it's a long tee shot from the tips but he is hitting 5 and still on the tee if he keeps pulling driver. He is not taking his medicine so to say and it's costing him.
Bc there is no medicine for saying you’re a 14 when you’ve never even played a real round of golf.
I was a bit skeptical about the series at first because I just really enjoyed Eric’s play and voice. But I’m hooked, this series is awesome and I can’t wait to see what’s next
I would love to golf with Ben. He has a great attitude. Hats off to him!!!
golf is awesome man appreciate you putting this out for us hope all the guys had a great time on this once in a lifetime course
Again this a must watch for every golfer!! Straight class!! Well done🔥
Ben's par was friggin great to see
Yup, mad props to Ben for putting himself on camera for this challenge.
This is so well done. Great music. I love it.
I liked that I could relate to every player out there and how their mental state changes throughout the round.
Yes, this absolutely makes me want to go out and play golf, big time!
How have I not found this channel until now!? Love you EAL, love to hear about your sobriety, coming up on 1 year myself (29, alcohol)!
I celebrated with Ben on that first par
Ben is the hero I didn't know we needed, but glad we have. Sign me up to try to break 100.
Also for all you guys complaining about Joe …the guy is an aspiring tour pro. This isn’t just a “fun day out on the course” for him. This is a test of his game on a word class course with a pga tour set up. That said, you’re gonna respond a little differently to bad shots with no tournament pressure.
I just finished reading Tom's feature "The Lucky Ones" and it was fantastic- no wonder it won an award. A little over 2 years sober myself and wanting to get back into golf... started watching this series today and instantly loved it, now finding out Tom & Erik are "sober boys" (my term).. it's just the coolest.
Oh and Ben's attitude is great.
And yeah, some of these YT comments are ridiculous smh
It is really nice to see how everyone is reacting to how they are playing!!
Ben is the most relatable player. Pro courses in pro condition are hard af. Good job boys.
Unmatched vibes in this video. Much love, Erik!
yes this does make me want to go and play golf big time - this was a fun watch
These three are amazing! Rooting for Joe!
What a dream of a course. I play local courses for as cheap as I can get them because poor but seeing the immaculate condition of that course has me salivating.
I really feel for Ben and I understand that it's a tough course, but I can't help but think that he just plays the entire course wrong. He's looking to break 100. He has 10 holes where he should be happy with a double bogey. Why is he going with driver on every tee and hitting it in the hazards? Just get it out there with an iron and get to the green one over GIR. That's what I do on a regular course as a 20 handicapper.
Exactly. He keeps pulling driver over and over again while he could hit a long iron, get the ball on dry Land and play it from there. If you look at the Par 3's where he hit iron off the tee, he did really well there, so it'd be a much better strategy.
Because he's not actually a 14 handicap. He's still near beginner level and driver is the club he hits because it's what he gets off the ground more. His swing is like he went to half a golf lesson and they could only show him the takeaway