John comes across as such a good bloke and I think Brooke’s just prefers Brits in general 😂 Must be from his time over in Europe playing Challenge/European tour.
I'm a massive Rahm fan, but the highlight of the video was Koepka. This is by far the best video anyone has done with him, he was so cool with his time. Congrats Rick!
You could tell Rahm was tired. I'm sure warming up before the sun is up for a super early tee time and then being put on camera to entertain isn't the easiest thing.
Everyone was quick to scrutinize Rick but seeing the way you got Brooks Koepka to be so open and look like he's having fun is worth it. And this is just the beginning.
@IOJR17 only been watching for about a year. Genuine question, what do you mean his content and attitude changed for the worse? Aside from his signing, did his content feel that different?
I love me some Rahm, but the way brooks let us in and went deep on some of his personal experiences and how he delt with them was so special. It is beautiful to see the human aspects of these gifted athletes. You are killing it Rick congrats!!
None of us saw Brooks that open before because he is almost a completely different person when he "engages" his competition mode. He says in the video he "switches on" an extra gear when something big is on the line, not "game-wise", but on a mental level. It is really crazy how they break apart from the pack using every single tool at their disposal. Also, being Spaniard, it's awesome watching Jon out of that "competition frame" as well. I really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing!
@teamillanes You should check out the couple of episodes Rahm does with @bobdoessports It really is refreshing to see these guys outside of the intense competition environment
Met Brooks last year at LIV Las Vegas and he was the chillest dude ever. He took a picture and chopped it up with me before he teed off as he remembered the tattoo I got of him and I will always sing his praises because of this and the time he gave me during his Tournament. Glad people are seeing this side of Brooks 🙌🏼
I have completely changed my mind about Brooks watching your video Rick. I used to think he was a bit of a tool but I was really wrong, he’s great value and added so much good content to this video. It shows how important your projects to expose us to the tour players is. Dude is a regular lad.
He probably was a tool but he said it himself he’s learned a lot and grew as a person. I never hated him like a lot of people but he def wasn’t one of my faves. I was cool with him. Now I’ll be following him a lot more.
Hey, we all have a couple friends who, objectively, are kinda pricks and tools, but when you’re with the boys or with people they’re close with they’re just as nice as everybody else. They just have personal relationships and everybody else gets a different headspace
I agree. But what’s interesting to Rick is more like us regular guys. Notice how he doesn’t put that same spin on the ball. I’m not picking on Rick. I’m just showing you that the pros play a different game.
Rick, your content has somehow gone up not just another lever but about 100. You and the team should be really proud of this, camera/sound work at broadcast level, edit so cinematic and full of gizmos looking epic, but crucially the interviews and time with these elite level pros are something that most major brands and the likes of SKY BBC etc could only dream of. Mate, you're smashing it.
That was so relaxed , so natural……. You’d honestly think Rick had known these two heroes as mates since school. Great work , excellent editing - barely a swear word, Bring it on LIV.
Jon and Brooks just seem like really good genuine people. Subtle jabs throughout the 3 holes by Brooks were great too and you just know Phil has a response for being gifted a major lol
Got to be one of your best videos yet Ricky. Having watched the full swing doc with Brooks i genuinely wanted to reach out to him and give him a hug, he looked so lost, he then had a good season but watching this was amazing, love seeing him so relaxed and open. He's such a player and id love to see him reach his goal of 10 majors, he's a mans man role model! If this is a sign of the content to come then looks very exciting. Also love how the best players in the world have no idea about their gear, makes you wonder about the "signed" players that have the new gear every time!
@RickShielsPGA Likewise, I think it's important to address the obvious at some point but honestly, I believe you've gone with them as you know it will open up doors for yourself and your audience. Much love brother
When I first heard your plans with what you were going to do with LIV I thought yeah this will be great! And it is! All those haters are going to be missing out, but l reckon most of them will probably still be watching, maybe hoping it isn’t a success. Looking forward to this year’s content.🥹
@RickShielsPGA great video as always, love your new work. Great to see a different type of content…although, we never did see why Brooks kicked you out of that night club?! 😂
Loved this!!! Rahm is always a legend, but Brooks, man that was so cool. Being able to hear these greats talking about the feelings they go through etc is so cool. And was great to see Rick so engaged in what brooks had to say. Looking forward to this year for this channel 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Watched the first 7 minutes and have seen more of his personality then what I've seen around. This is what LIV is trying to do with the partnership with Rick. It's what i love so much about what the DP puts out as well they just don't do long form videos like this
Brooks's reputation of being "the bad guy" is really a media generated narrative by being honest and in a competative mindset at tournaments.. The guy is actually really engaging and seems cool, doesn't feel forced or fake at all! I like him
They did the same or worse with DeChambeau right? There was a multi-year legacy media onslaught making him up to be the heel of traditional golf. Most of it centered around the odd tantrum or slow play issue. It wasn't until he started his own youtube channel, collaborated with other content creators and moved on from the old media surrounding the stuffy PGA that we got to see the real guy. Even the Winged Foot US Open win, they were so adamant his grug grug, smash ball far wasn't suited to the course and he'd get found out. The groundskeeper was going to quit if anyone broke par. He was the only player to finish under par (-6), it was the best US Open performance and Winged Foot and it was never mentioned again. There's a common denominator here.
It really is man. He's just a competitor. The whole drama between him and Bryson was garbage too. The media made it out as if they hated each other, they didn't. Just differences in opinion as pros. Now look at em, good buds lol.
The exchange and stories told at 53:00 are some of the best discussions I've heard Rick have with a professional golfer. So candid and real. I'm normally not a huge fan of the conversation segments but Brooks was just so open and authentic about it and that made it that much more interesting.
Rick: I don’t understand mini drivers. I mean what club would it replace. Also Rick: I’ve only got 13 clubs today. Forgot the 3 wood. No big deal as I barely use it anyway.
I absolutely loved this! You seem happy Rick and those are your best videos. Thanks for heading up YT golf for all these years and giving people like me a new dream job! Long may it continue!
The best content I’ve seen in RUclips golf space. So cool to see these guys talk equipment. Absolutely fascinating hearing Brooks talk about his 3 iron, testing, and what an off season looks like. Hope you can pry more out of these guys on LIV Rick.
I’ve always enjoyed watching brooks play now as he’s one of my favorites on tour. This was just a wholesome side of him that we can sit back and really enjoy. I hope he does well in these majors coming up. Thank you Rick
Best golf video I’ve seen in such a long time. Came for Jon… Stayed for Brooks. What a fantastic down to earth guy. So good to see how little these guys actually care about the new tech and latest models of the Big Brands. Looking forward to the next one.
Rick, I waited so long for a new video. Thanks for this amaizing comeback. Looking forward for more regular content. I enjoy it so much to see you play ❤❤❤
This was really cool Rick. I've seen Jon on other YT shows and know he's pretty down to earth but Brooks was super cool. It was really great to see Brooks in casual setting with how open he can be. I think the way he and Bryson were portrayed in the media a few years back made people kinds of pick one or the other. We usually only see pro golfers for a few seconds with their post round interview and there's no opportunity for fans to connect there. This was awesome and can't say thanks enough for both of them to take the time. Hopefully a full 18 match is coming up with both of them.
What a start to the LiV journey, both Jon and Brooks are amazing, seen a lot of Jon with Grant and thus knew how great he would be, Brooks was a wonderful surprise, can't wait to see more of him and Jon
How cool was Brooks - never thought he’d be so open and engaged with a RUclips Match. I like many have followed Rick for years and years and did have concerns that it would feel different now due to the LIV link, That however was brilliant. I hope some of the old faces still make an appearance - James Robinson etc etc and of course we get to see Guy - And I’m sure I speak for all the subs ( please do another Golf Bidder 😂 ) Good Luck Rick with the new adventure, will continue to follow with interest
Well, this might be my first comment on a video, and possibly the last. Been watching RS for a couple of years now, and listening to the podcast. Just seems a genuine, entusiastic guy with a huge heart for the game of golf, and with well earned success comes opportunities. Ask yourself if you would have rejected the chance to go around the worlds best courses with some of the worlds best golfers, and be playing them on occasion. The way the RUclips space opens for real and just relaxed encounters with this kind of A-listers in the game is outright genius. Have not seen one of these videos and thought that these guys are pretending. One hour of this stuff versus 6-7 hours of PGA coverage is a no-brainer imo. Keep going Rick, big shoutout from Norway!
Brooks is my favorite player now. I didn't know this much about him and seeing him open up made me a huge fan. Thank you so much Rick and Brooks for this content. Thank you too John.
I think Rick being older than the other RUclipsrs who do videos with pros they just relate much more with him and he gets them talking in such a unique way. This way awesome in an unexpected way
Really enjoyed that, Rick. What a great partnership you're already having with Liv golf. Absolutely enjoyed how open Brooks was about so much. We rarely get an insight like that into the mind of athletes as they're all usually so guarded and media trained. Can't wait to see where this partnership takes you and this channel!!!
Great video Rick. Loved Brooks. Never seen a 5 times major champ ask so many genuine questions. Clubs…how you read the green. Hearing how he won the pga based on his knowledge gained from losing the masters. Fantastic.
Enjoyed this. Well done Rick. This format shows the differences between the characters in conversation. As you get more into it, we should be in for some fantastic conversation with some great players... and your golf nerves will settle! 👏👏👏
what an excellent start to your new journey .... Jon/Brooks what a great pair of guys really open about their game and what they are looking toward in the next season ...keep it up Rick ⛳🏌
Late catching up with this but I honestly think this is the first time I’ve been more interested in the conversation rather than the golf! Awesome video Rick, keep them coming!
I was overly critical of your signing with LIV and I expressed it. That being said, I realized that I enjoy your work and you have always been honest with us, the viewer. For some of us there are only two important things in the world…are families and golf! You have taken care of both. God bless you , I have resubscribed.
This was much better than I thought it would be. Jon, I think has more RUclips exposure. So I was more interested in watching Brooks in this setting. Well done Rick! Very good format and perfect length video. Very nice seeing Brooks so enjoyable. I'm excited for your future LIV content!
To those who posted negative (at times really horrible) comments about Rick's LIV partnership, 3 things to remember: 1. Rick is a business owner. Rick Shiels Media LTD employs ~16 people, and Rick has just closed the biggest deal in his company's history. It's not just about him, but his staff. Could you imagine working there and being told you're going to travel around the world making golf content? It's a truly unbelievable opportunity for him to grow the company and the people in it. 2. Rick's a family man. He's married with 3 kids, and he's just closed a deal that will (hopefully) massively support his family. 3. Judge Rick by the content he creates on the back of the partnership, not your biased preconceptions about LIV. If this video is anything to go by, we're in for a treat. Based on the above, if you were in Rick's position, would you do anything different?
So true. Well said mate. I've been watching RS for a long time and there's so much golf content out there now, I was starting to feel that his content was getting stale. This partnership has upped the ante again and just goes to show why RS is the Golf RUclips Godfather.
We need more of Brooks on the channel. Great to see how pros approach things like ball choice (starting from 50-60 yards and working backwards). Great content.
Really enjoyed this Rick! I’m a huge golf fan and glad to see more with the LIV guys. I’m still learning that league and obviously it’s not nearly as often so this is awesome for LIV to keep their guys in the limelight. Well done!
If Rahmbo says he loves the fast firm conditions and the bunkering in Adelaide is the best he’s seen, he’d love the Melbourne sandbelt! Would love to see him play some of those courses
Rick, good luck on this incredible journey! Only through the first 5 minutes and so excited to have all of this incredible content headed our way in 2025! Thank you to everyone involved in your channel and LIV Golf for letting this be possible. Soak up every moment and hope to see you in Adelaide next weekend!
One of the best videos I've ever seen of Rahm and Brooks, No journalist would have ever got that from those guys, congratulations to Rick it's a rare thing to have these massive faces in sport not trying to put on a show but just being themselves, can't wait to see more!!!!!
The book Rick mentioned I believe is entitled The Second Mountain by David Brooks. He mentioned this book towards the end of the round with Mr. Brooks. Thanks for the recommendation Rick. I work in mental health and with athletes and what you said is very true. Folks become lost once they reach whatever the first Mountain is. Having a resource to address and recognize how to lock back in to take on that second mountain can help folks avoid a lot of identity crisis and depression. As well as hopefully stay out of my office. Thank you Rick
Rick, Genuinely happy for you. I can only imagine how much of a dream come true it must be to get this kind of opportunity, and you are doing a great job with it. Congratulations.
This is such an open Vlog on the two Players, The LIV Move is the way forward the content will be entertaining and Open, This is a great mov e in the right direction, JCB was amazing looking forward to it again this year, Good work Rick, And onwards and Upwards LIV Golf.
Yes this was really special. And Rick, a very good listener. So nice when people talk and they get to talk. Not many people possess that quality these days.
Man Rick, you're one of us. Hooking the ball off the first tee, catching breaks from the palm trees... I thoroughly enjoyed this. I've never seen Brooks so relaxed before. It was nice to see. Great job and love the new Birdie Sauce graphic!!
Never seen Brooks so open and natural with media before. Really enjoyed that. Congrats Rick
I like what Rick is trying to do content wise with LIV but he has to lose the LIV hat
@SnoopyGolf lol, it's not 100% is it 😀
John comes across as such a good bloke and I think Brooke’s just prefers Brits in general 😂 Must be from his time over in Europe playing Challenge/European tour.
It's because he started at 8am, not 630am like Rahmbo :D
Was so good to see that side of him.
I'm a massive Rahm fan, but the highlight of the video was Koepka. This is by far the best video anyone has done with him, he was so cool with his time. Congrats Rick!
Brooks going full Bryson now?
You could tell Rahm was tired. I'm sure warming up before the sun is up for a super early tee time and then being put on camera to entertain isn't the easiest thing.
@crashingsally8152 100% agree But It's more the fact that we never see that side of koepka. I always see the cocky hubris Koepka.
@rickshiels did @Lyle&Scott decide not to continue their sponsorship because of your move and if so why?
i've never heard him talk so much. great to see.
Brooks made this video, the way he opened up about his career in golf is what people want to see
Was worried I wouldn’t cope with the new content and then Rick hooked one left off the first tee to let me know nothings changed!👌
😂😂😂
Same old Ricky
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The traditional Shiels start to these challenges😂
And the obligatory bladed bunker shot 😂
After all these years, he still has that left miss
Everyone was quick to scrutinize Rick but seeing the way you got Brooks Koepka to be so open and look like he's having fun is worth it. And this is just the beginning.
come on man lol rick deserves the respect because he is the OG. but his content and attitude has change for the worse.
@IOJR17 100% agree
@IOJR17 only been watching for about a year. Genuine question, what do you mean his content and attitude changed for the worse? Aside from his signing, did his content feel that different?
More insight and behind the scenes of Brooks than the entire Netflix series
That was EASILY the most interesting video of Brooks I've ever seen.
I love me some Rahm, but the way brooks let us in and went deep on some of his personal experiences and how he delt with them was so special. It is beautiful to see the human aspects of these gifted athletes. You are killing it Rick congrats!!
None of us saw Brooks that open before because he is almost a completely different person when he "engages" his competition mode. He says in the video he "switches on" an extra gear when something big is on the line, not "game-wise", but on a mental level.
It is really crazy how they break apart from the pack using every single tool at their disposal.
Also, being Spaniard, it's awesome watching Jon out of that "competition frame" as well. I really enjoyed that.
Thanks for sharing!
@teamillanes You should check out the couple of episodes Rahm does with @bobdoessports It really is refreshing to see these guys outside of the intense competition environment
Met Brooks last year at LIV Las Vegas and he was the chillest dude ever. He took a picture and chopped it up with me before he teed off as he remembered the tattoo I got of him and I will always sing his praises because of this and the time he gave me during his Tournament. Glad people are seeing this side of Brooks 🙌🏼
I would rather meet brooks wife
It goes to show you a steely eyed focus and demeanor in a tournament doesnt make them a kerk out of the tournament
Feels like we’re actually meeting Brooks for the first time. Thank you!!
@alansmith23 it's the Brooks people talk about but we don't see in competition
This video confirms that Rick is the perfect choice for the LIV Golf ambassador.
Bot.
I have completely changed my mind about Brooks watching your video Rick. I used to think he was a bit of a tool but I was really wrong, he’s great value and added so much good content to this video. It shows how important your projects to expose us to the tour players is. Dude is a regular lad.
TRUTH. I was completely wrong about him too. Average guy. Love his honesty and humor!
He probably was a tool but he said it himself he’s learned a lot and grew as a person. I never hated him like a lot of people but he def wasn’t one of my faves. I was cool with him. Now I’ll be following him a lot more.
Another great video.
Hey, we all have a couple friends who, objectively, are kinda pricks and tools, but when you’re with the boys or with people they’re close with they’re just as nice as everybody else. They just have personal relationships and everybody else gets a different headspace
I’m only half convinced he’s not a tool. A few more of these videos and I might start liking Brooks. I’m getting close.
The spin action on the shot by Rahm at 19:48 was absolutely INSANE.
I agree. But what’s interesting to Rick is more like us regular guys. Notice how he doesn’t put that same spin on the ball. I’m not picking on Rick. I’m just showing you that the pros play a different game.
I hope the camera was still rolling for the full explanation he was about to give 😂
Rick, your content has somehow gone up not just another lever but about 100. You and the team should be really proud of this, camera/sound work at broadcast level, edit so cinematic and full of gizmos looking epic, but crucially the interviews and time with these elite level pros are something that most major brands and the likes of SKY BBC etc could only dream of. Mate, you're smashing it.
From Rick getting thrown out of a bar by Brooks...to filming with Brooks...you love to see it!
Hey Rick did the bar situation come up while you were with Brooks
@shaunbarnes4420 he said it did... but it's on his 10 shot challenge I think
@shaunbarnes4420 not on this video that I noticed so must be the 10 shot challenge
A teaser in the outro
Yeh but money changes peoples minds mate like Ricky boy was a neutral golf reviewer now he’s a paid shill
That was so relaxed , so natural……. You’d honestly think Rick had known these two heroes as mates since school. Great work , excellent editing - barely a swear word, Bring it on LIV.
Jon and Brooks just seem like really good genuine people. Subtle jabs throughout the 3 holes by Brooks were great too and you just know Phil has a response for being gifted a major lol
Got to be one of your best videos yet Ricky. Having watched the full swing doc with Brooks i genuinely wanted to reach out to him and give him a hug, he looked so lost, he then had a good season but watching this was amazing, love seeing him so relaxed and open. He's such a player and id love to see him reach his goal of 10 majors, he's a mans man role model! If this is a sign of the content to come then looks very exciting. Also love how the best players in the world have no idea about their gear, makes you wonder about the "signed" players that have the new gear every time!
I hope you questioned Brooks kicking you out of his V.I.P. in St Andrews
This reminds me of RUclips boxers, fighting legends
He previewed it in the podcast before the episode and then previewed it again at the end of this episode 😂
Well Ricks on the payroll now so they’ve got to be nice to him
Didn’t watch the whole video then?😂
@Jxmie4 nah, did his excellence Turki get them to hold hands?
I met Brooks on the set of "Happy Gilmore 2" and was surprised at how nice and cool he was. Genuinely good guy!
If this is the quality of content coming with the LIV partnership, then bring it on. Going to be a great year
Thanks Jason!
@RickShielsPGA Likewise, I think it's important to address the obvious at some point but honestly, I believe you've gone with them as you know it will open up doors for yourself and your audience. Much love brother
Absolutely, this is great content. Genuinely interesting and far more entertaining than watching Patrick Cantlay
When I first heard your plans with what you were going to do with LIV I thought yeah this will be great! And it is!
All those haters are going to be missing out, but l reckon most of them will probably still be watching, maybe hoping it isn’t a success.
Looking forward to this year’s content.🥹
@RickShielsPGA great video as always, love your new work. Great to see a different type of content…although, we never did see why Brooks kicked you out of that night club?! 😂
Loved this!!! Rahm is always a legend, but Brooks, man that was so cool. Being able to hear these greats talking about the feelings they go through etc is so cool. And was great to see Rick so engaged in what brooks had to say. Looking forward to this year for this channel 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Watched the first 7 minutes and have seen more of his personality then what I've seen around.
This is what LIV is trying to do with the partnership with Rick.
It's what i love so much about what the DP puts out as well they just don't do long form videos like this
Rahm recently played with Grant too. Really nice guy.
You need to watch Rahm when he played with BDS
the fact that rick can do videos with superstars like these but then do ones with john and Ashley at stacked golf shows just what a great guy he is
Rick is so one of us, always hits it straight in the driving range but actual game he is everywhere 😯😎
😭😭
He also had some good shots in this.
Input from the pros is just incredible. Getting to know their story is something else. Love you tube golf content. Come such a long way. Hats off
Brooks's reputation of being "the bad guy" is really a media generated narrative by being honest and in a competative mindset at tournaments.. The guy is actually really engaging and seems cool, doesn't feel forced or fake at all! I like him
They did the same or worse with DeChambeau right? There was a multi-year legacy media onslaught making him up to be the heel of traditional golf. Most of it centered around the odd tantrum or slow play issue. It wasn't until he started his own youtube channel, collaborated with other content creators and moved on from the old media surrounding the stuffy PGA that we got to see the real guy.
Even the Winged Foot US Open win, they were so adamant his grug grug, smash ball far wasn't suited to the course and he'd get found out. The groundskeeper was going to quit if anyone broke par. He was the only player to finish under par (-6), it was the best US Open performance and Winged Foot and it was never mentioned again.
There's a common denominator here.
It really is man. He's just a competitor. The whole drama between him and Bryson was garbage too. The media made it out as if they hated each other, they didn't. Just differences in opinion as pros. Now look at em, good buds lol.
You have been sportswashed
The exchange and stories told at 53:00 are some of the best discussions I've heard Rick have with a professional golfer. So candid and real. I'm normally not a huge fan of the conversation segments but Brooks was just so open and authentic about it and that made it that much more interesting.
Rick: I don’t understand mini drivers. I mean what club would it replace.
Also Rick: I’ve only got 13 clubs today. Forgot the 3 wood. No big deal as I barely use it anyway.
He could set the 13.5° up to be fade bias since he draws his driver.
Love seeing brooks being so open about his experiences. What an exciting time to be into golf ⛳️
I absolutely loved this! You seem happy Rick and those are your best videos. Thanks for heading up YT golf for all these years and giving people like me a new dream job! Long may it continue!
Really love how personal and open Brooks was in this video. I took some notes of the advice he gave us amateurs on playing, and how to pick a ball.
Never seen Brooks this comfortable...he's a pretty cool dude honestly. I wanted you to ask him about the Bar incident when he kicked you out lol
He did at the end of the video...but they ended the video before any possible explanation. Maybe have to tune into RS podcast lol
If you can blend this content style alongside some of the old fav formats then it’s a win win for us all. Well done Rick and team. Happy viewer.
Most natural and himself brooks has ever been by a mile. More of that please
The best content I’ve seen in RUclips golf space. So cool to see these guys talk equipment. Absolutely fascinating hearing Brooks talk about his 3 iron, testing, and what an off season looks like. Hope you can pry more out of these guys on LIV Rick.
It’s great to see proper golfers whether PGA or LIV or DP etc play on RUclips so we get to enjoy their personalities ❤
I’ve always enjoyed watching brooks play now as he’s one of my favorites on tour. This was just a wholesome side of him that we can sit back and really enjoy. I hope he does well in these majors coming up. Thank you Rick
"I get told what to do these days" - Raveling comment from Rahm
Yeah … he’s married now! 😉
This was the best way to connect with pros, events and still be able to review clubs.
Best golf video I’ve seen in such a long time. Came for Jon… Stayed for Brooks. What a fantastic down to earth guy. So good to see how little these guys actually care about the new tech and latest models of the Big Brands. Looking forward to the next one.
Rick, I waited so long for a new video. Thanks for this amaizing comeback. Looking forward for more regular content. I enjoy it so much to see you play ❤❤❤
Never seen a fan base go from loving to hating and back to loving so quickly 🤣
It's the Saudi sponsored bots.
We expect a lot for our free content 😂
This was really cool Rick. I've seen Jon on other YT shows and know he's pretty down to earth but Brooks was super cool. It was really great to see Brooks in casual setting with how open he can be. I think the way he and Bryson were portrayed in the media a few years back made people kinds of pick one or the other. We usually only see pro golfers for a few seconds with their post round interview and there's no opportunity for fans to connect there. This was awesome and can't say thanks enough for both of them to take the time. Hopefully a full 18 match is coming up with both of them.
Tiger and Rory could barely do 10 mins with Grant. Way to go LIV and Rick
25 mins each with Brooks and Rahm
Huge!
They're paid a lot of money to pretend to be "one of the plebians". Same with DeChambeau
What a start to the LiV journey, both Jon and Brooks are amazing, seen a lot of Jon with Grant and thus knew how great he would be, Brooks was a wonderful surprise, can't wait to see more of him and Jon
How cool was Brooks - never thought he’d be so open and engaged with a RUclips Match. I like many have followed Rick for years and years and did have concerns that it would feel different now due to the LIV link, That however was brilliant. I hope some of the old faces still make an appearance - James Robinson etc etc and of course we get to see Guy - And I’m sure I speak for all the subs ( please do another Golf Bidder 😂 ) Good Luck Rick with the new adventure, will continue to follow with interest
That first approach shot from Jon was so satisfying to watch... the spin control is crazy.
Well, this might be my first comment on a video, and possibly the last. Been watching RS for a couple of years now, and listening to the podcast. Just seems a genuine, entusiastic guy with a huge heart for the game of golf, and with well earned success comes opportunities. Ask yourself if you would have rejected the chance to go around the worlds best courses with some of the worlds best golfers, and be playing them on occasion. The way the RUclips space opens for real and just relaxed encounters with this kind of A-listers in the game is outright genius. Have not seen one of these videos and thought that these guys are pretending. One hour of this stuff versus 6-7 hours of PGA coverage is a no-brainer imo. Keep going Rick, big shoutout from Norway!
I agree . Rick has a great talent of having these great golfers turn into a regular Joe. Golf is the great equalizer.
Brooks is my favorite player now. I didn't know this much about him and seeing him open up made me a huge fan. Thank you so much Rick and Brooks for this content. Thank you too John.
I think Rick being older than the other RUclipsrs who do videos with pros they just relate much more with him and he gets them talking in such a unique way. This way awesome in an unexpected way
Really enjoyed that, Rick. What a great partnership you're already having with Liv golf. Absolutely enjoyed how open Brooks was about so much. We rarely get an insight like that into the mind of athletes as they're all usually so guarded and media trained. Can't wait to see where this partnership takes you and this channel!!!
Listening to Brooks was really awesome, his thoughts on Amateurs, Gamestrat and equipment are very smart.
Great video Rick. Loved Brooks. Never seen a 5 times major champ ask so many genuine questions. Clubs…how you read the green. Hearing how he won the pga based on his knowledge gained from losing the masters. Fantastic.
There’s moments when Brooks is talking a Rick eyes cannot believe how well the conversation is flowing.
Enjoyed this. Well done Rick. This format shows the differences between the characters in conversation. As you get more into it, we should be in for some fantastic conversation with some great players... and your golf nerves will settle! 👏👏👏
Jesus, fair play
If this is just a teaser video I'm looking forward to the rest of this year's content with the guys on LIV as well as the rest of the normal content.
this isn't Friday evening!! Ive been waiting all weekend!!
Enjoy!!!!
@RickShielsPGA- No your late mate lol 😂. Try not to talk over people Rick most decent people hate it.
what an excellent start to your new journey .... Jon/Brooks what a great pair of guys really open about their game and what they are looking toward in the next season ...keep it up Rick ⛳🏌
How many times you going to call him pal in the first 30 seconds haha
Dude was nervous 😬
Late catching up with this but I honestly think this is the first time I’ve been more interested in the conversation rather than the golf! Awesome video Rick, keep them coming!
I was overly critical of your signing with LIV and I expressed it. That being said, I realized that I enjoy your work and you have always been honest with us, the viewer. For some of us there are only two important things in the world…are families and golf! You have taken care of both. God bless you , I have resubscribed.
Bryson giving Brooke’s that media training , great vid
Looks like LIV is as dedicated to comment washing as they are to sports washing. 😂
It's hysterical.
This was much better than I thought it would be. Jon, I think has more RUclips exposure. So I was more interested in watching Brooks in this setting. Well done Rick! Very good format and perfect length video. Very nice seeing Brooks so enjoyable. I'm excited for your future LIV content!
The difference in ball striking is amazing with the top pros i can only wish for that much spin
lol, no kidding. The one Rahm spun back from the fringe had some insane zip. Mine would’ve kept going forwards 😂
Smashed it guys and it’s only the first vid ⛳️ buzzing for the rest of the season
To those who posted negative (at times really horrible) comments about Rick's LIV partnership, 3 things to remember:
1. Rick is a business owner. Rick Shiels Media LTD employs ~16 people, and Rick has just closed the biggest deal in his company's history. It's not just about him, but his staff. Could you imagine working there and being told you're going to travel around the world making golf content? It's a truly unbelievable opportunity for him to grow the company and the people in it.
2. Rick's a family man. He's married with 3 kids, and he's just closed a deal that will (hopefully) massively support his family.
3. Judge Rick by the content he creates on the back of the partnership, not your biased preconceptions about LIV. If this video is anything to go by, we're in for a treat.
Based on the above, if you were in Rick's position, would you do anything different?
Ed buddy, i gotta agree with you on this. Well said.
So true. Well said mate. I've been watching RS for a long time and there's so much golf content out there now, I was starting to feel that his content was getting stale. This partnership has upped the ante again and just goes to show why RS is the Golf RUclips Godfather.
What about his sidekick guy?
Is he traveling the world too?
Go do some research into Performance 54 and get back to me.
We need more of Brooks on the channel. Great to see how pros approach things like ball choice (starting from 50-60 yards and working backwards). Great content.
It genuinely looks like you've won a competition to play with the pros for a day. Absolutely shocking golfer.
Really enjoyed this Rick! I’m a huge golf fan and glad to see more with the LIV guys. I’m still learning that league and obviously it’s not nearly as often so this is awesome for LIV to keep their guys in the limelight. Well done!
Sportswashing at it's finest.
This is the kind of content that we want to see with the pros. Great stuff. Looking forward to the LIV Golf season
Congrats Rick on the LIV golf deal. Couldn’t happen to a better ambassador for the game cheers mate 🍻
If Rahmbo says he loves the fast firm conditions and the bunkering in Adelaide is the best he’s seen, he’d love the Melbourne sandbelt! Would love to see him play some of those courses
Rick, good luck on this incredible journey! Only through the first 5 minutes and so excited to have all of this incredible content headed our way in 2025! Thank you to everyone involved in your channel and LIV Golf for letting this be possible. Soak up every moment and hope to see you in Adelaide next weekend!
I'm a massive fan of this content. Shout Out to LIV golf for promoting these Collabs.
One of the best videos I've ever seen of Rahm and Brooks, No journalist would have ever got that from those guys, congratulations to Rick it's a rare thing to have these massive faces in sport not trying to put on a show but just being themselves, can't wait to see more!!!!!
that new birdie sauce looks super saucy
This was actually the first actual side of Brooks on social media. That was pretty cool
The book Rick mentioned I believe is entitled The Second Mountain by David Brooks. He mentioned this book towards the end of the round with Mr. Brooks. Thanks for the recommendation Rick. I work in mental health and with athletes and what you said is very true. Folks become lost once they reach whatever the first Mountain is. Having a resource to address and recognize how to lock back in to take on that second mountain can help folks avoid a lot of identity crisis and depression. As well as hopefully stay out of my office. Thank you Rick
Rick, Genuinely happy for you. I can only imagine how much of a dream come true it must be to get this kind of opportunity, and you are doing a great job with it. Congratulations.
Lets go rick its going to be a great year for RUclips golf with you putting amazing content out like this congrats on the liv Partnership!!
Actually now that you mention it you guys do look like you could be brothers with those beards 🤣🤣
This was a really good watch guys. Hearing Brooks talking towards the end was great. More of this please.
Good Job Rick!!I happy for you a glad you have came so far.You helped me a lots of other people through the years on RUclips.You deserve it!!!!Thanks!
This is such an open Vlog on the two Players, The LIV Move is the way forward the content will be entertaining and Open, This is a great mov e in the right direction, JCB was amazing looking forward to it again this year, Good work Rick, And onwards and Upwards LIV Golf.
Great to see Brooks so chilled out
This was a fantastic video. Loved the cart cam at the end with Brooks just letting him talk
I waited the whole video to Hear about the VIP room story and it got cut out?!?!?!?
Superb, Rick.
Massive year ahead for you. Genuinely wishing you all the best and I’m looking forward to the content.
The whole video I was waiting for the night club stuff to come out, then we get a teaser and it fades to black.... Really wanted to see that
@rick shields - we need a picture of this ping eye 2 swimming pool!
Yes this was really special. And Rick, a very good listener. So nice when people talk and they get to talk. Not many people possess that quality these days.
Man Rick, you're one of us. Hooking the ball off the first tee, catching breaks from the palm trees... I thoroughly enjoyed this. I've never seen Brooks so relaxed before. It was nice to see. Great job and love the new Birdie Sauce graphic!!
This is so bogged great relaxed format, guys seemed so open relaxed. Love it!
The amount of information and conversation packed into 6 holes is phenomenal