7ft 7" (350lbs) GOLFER hits it MILES | Long Drive Challenge

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  • @RickShielsPGA
    @RickShielsPGA  4 года назад +425

    Huge *giveaway* when we get to 1,000,000 subscribers! What would you wanna win?

    • @jasonhobbs6822
      @jasonhobbs6822 4 года назад +53

      A set of Mizuno Irons?

    • @benlord2463
      @benlord2463 4 года назад +4

      Rick Shiels Golf I would love a new set of irons! Just came from the insta live

    • @adambyrne7575
      @adambyrne7575 4 года назад +8

      A full golf ser fitting

    • @georgesquires9318
      @georgesquires9318 4 года назад +4

      Rick Shiels Golf a set of irons would be amazing

    • @jeremymartin5156
      @jeremymartin5156 4 года назад +2

      a new Nike wardrobe

  • @hopdowntheresomewhere5435
    @hopdowntheresomewhere5435 4 года назад +153

    Rick, thanks to you my golf game will never be the same. Before I found you I averaged about a 96 per 18 holes and needed to straighten my drivers, improve my long irons, and improve my hybrid shots. I spent countless hours studying everything you said and hundreds of dollars at the range perfecting each and every technique. I am proud to say that because of you I now average a score of 107 on 18 holes.

    • @Tone2K
      @Tone2K 2 года назад +2

      Nice. Keep it up!

    • @joebergin6353
      @joebergin6353 2 года назад +4

      Hahaha I feel ya brother

    • @ethanhyun2579
      @ethanhyun2579 2 года назад +4

      Wait 107 is worse than 96 is this a joke?

    • @Tone2K
      @Tone2K 2 года назад +9

      @@ethanhyun2579 r/whoosh

    • @johnwatts7202
      @johnwatts7202 2 года назад +1

      @@Tone2K what does that mean

  • @Daniel189HLL
    @Daniel189HLL 4 года назад +297

    What a lovely personality Rick has, such a great presence and natural ability in front of the camera.

    • @ryansmallbone431
      @ryansmallbone431 4 года назад

      Some may say he has the heart of a giant

    • @TechandTools1
      @TechandTools1 4 года назад +2

      Yeah, I don't even play golf but I enjoy watching and learning from Rick. He definitely has a great personality and puts out some informative videos.

    • @brunnerfilms3547
      @brunnerfilms3547 4 года назад

      Big facts yo

    • @DSizzle
      @DSizzle 4 года назад +2

      Being tall myself, his jokes about being tall are quite annoying and unoriginal, you really get sick of it. Other than that nice guy.

    • @emerysnap
      @emerysnap 4 года назад

      Get a room

  • @lebrondajames1019
    @lebrondajames1019 4 года назад +533

    Being a taller guy myself 6'4", it amazes me how coordinated and how nice his swing path looks. Being a 5 handicap at almost 8ft is incredible

    • @saintlex32
      @saintlex32 4 года назад +16

      I'm 6'6 and my jealousy of his swing path is off the charts Lol

    • @lebrondajames1019
      @lebrondajames1019 4 года назад +5

      @@saintlex32 psh, I'm jealous I'm not 6'6"!! But yes, defintely!

    • @liammckeown9167
      @liammckeown9167 4 года назад +10

      Stop it 😂 jealous.... I'm only 5'6 🤣🤣🤣

    • @lebrondajames1019
      @lebrondajames1019 4 года назад +13

      @@liammckeown9167 we are who we are, genetics is just a lottery. just be a good person

    • @liammckeown9167
      @liammckeown9167 4 года назад +8

      @@lebrondajames1019 Good person? Yes. Good at Golf? ❌ 😂

  • @justinquirk7823
    @justinquirk7823 4 года назад +181

    I don’t know if it’s just me but Rick really seems to be ramping up the quality and effort of his videos. Keep it up Rick

    • @jameskerr7828
      @jameskerr7828 4 года назад

      He's trying to get to that 1m subscriber benchmark. Awesome achievement and an injection of cash too I think.

  • @rjworld7122
    @rjworld7122 4 года назад +307

    I was a greenkeeper at the club paul used to play at Park Hill golf club played with him a couple of times nicest lad u could ever meet

  • @thomspoody9887
    @thomspoody9887 4 года назад +35

    I can see right through Paul that he was really enjoying every moment of it and that he truly has a passion for golf. Such a humbly friendly giant with a mild heart.

  • @HartlingBrosGolf
    @HartlingBrosGolf 4 года назад +941

    His clubs look so long when Rick holds them but when Paul picks them up they look like small kids clubs!

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 года назад +38

      Yep!!

    • @chubeviewer
      @chubeviewer 4 года назад +2

      Makes the driver look like a hybrid

    • @iangraves1383
      @iangraves1383 4 года назад +27

      Paul's clubs look too short for him!

    • @billieklein6636
      @billieklein6636 4 года назад +3

      @@RickShielsPGA I totally agree on both of you!!!!! Imagine Paul hitting a driver 400 yards! LOL

    • @mychaljw
      @mychaljw 4 года назад +14

      @@iangraves1383 They probably are by size, but he stays within USGA/RA conforming specs. Just maxes out what is legal. If he went proportional, his clubs wouldn't be legal for competition.

  • @tchadwic82
    @tchadwic82 4 года назад +579

    Imagine how far he could smash it with some non conforming lengths so he could actually use his body mechanics. Awesome vid 👌

    • @albinobluesheep
      @albinobluesheep 4 года назад +142

      Seriously! Someone get him some clubs that are scaled to his proper proportions. My back hurts watching him try to swing those "legal" clubs.

    • @HowToHydroponics
      @HowToHydroponics 4 года назад +26

      I was wondering about that. His clubs are basically as long as possible while still being “legal”?

    • @jeffsmith825
      @jeffsmith825 4 года назад +4

      @@HowToHydroponics yepp. Max conforming.

    • @Dragon4eva
      @Dragon4eva 3 года назад +43

      You’d think there would be something in the rules that allow for someone at that size the abilty to use stuff that suits them more. Yes its “illegal” but god he needs the length

    • @NickkAtNyte
      @NickkAtNyte 3 года назад +18

      @@Dragon4eva I was thinking the same thing. Like yes his real club length may be over the max legal limit, but because he is no where near the average height, there would be an exception in the rules for this.

  • @gregjohnson5430
    @gregjohnson5430 4 года назад +24

    I can’t even tell you how much I love your videos, first off you make them so fun to watch, they aren’t boring like most golf peoples, and they’ve helped my golf game SO much this year! This video was fantastic!

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 года назад +4

      Amazing to hear! Thanks so much mate

  • @MrPhooey442
    @MrPhooey442 4 года назад +13

    With all the health problems growing that tall can cause, it's amazing how low his handicap is and how comfortable he is swinging that hard. Keep up the good work Paul, you're an absolute beast and you seem to be a great dude on top of that.

  • @ardobkin
    @ardobkin 4 года назад +19

    Rick’s the man for slightly changing rules with the driver to make it more even. What a guy!!

  • @Outlaw271
    @Outlaw271 4 года назад +1005

    Rick we all know you're 5' 11"

  • @stjore09
    @stjore09 4 года назад +35

    I'm 6'7" so it's awesome to see a man a foot taller then me killing out there! I finally decided to get custom fit for new irons this year so I'm looking forward to working harder and improving my skills. Maybe even play as good as you guys someday!

    • @JackHackett1
      @JackHackett1 3 года назад +1

      Did you have standard size clubs before?

  • @anishpatel3981
    @anishpatel3981 4 года назад +115

    Rick you seriously cant leave us hanging without Paul nailing one out of the middle of that driver! 345 yards damm Rick thats awesome!

    • @montetown8836
      @montetown8836 4 года назад

      It didn't look wind aided either.

    • @montetown8836
      @montetown8836 4 года назад

      @Tuukka Silventoinen which is great I wasn't saying it appeared wind aided quite the opposite. Thanks for the explanation.

    • @bryanblack9049
      @bryanblack9049 4 года назад

      I just want to know the spin rates he was generating

    • @larryloub1175
      @larryloub1175 2 года назад

      He can't hit it 345 yards mate, only on that dodgy device of his

  • @leeellison7927
    @leeellison7927 4 года назад +14

    I went to college with Paul. Such a nice lad! I always remember him just crushing a cooking apple in one hand like it was nothing. Beast 💪🏼

  • @ryansmallbone431
    @ryansmallbone431 4 года назад +141

    The golf ball must look tiny from way up there.
    It would be like Rick trying to hit a pea

  • @Nick-ky5yn
    @Nick-ky5yn 4 года назад +35

    And Paul has a really conservative back swing, imagine what he could do with a full back swing?

  • @user-qq2mo1ek2r
    @user-qq2mo1ek2r 4 года назад +9

    Amazing. Paul is a gentle giant, I can imagine it must be hard to be as good as he is with his height, the strain on his joints etc. So that only makes his achievement even greater. Great fun video Rick.

  • @Gmecice
    @Gmecice 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for introducing us to Paul and proving that people who are different can be just as good at golf.

  • @godzilla12325
    @godzilla12325 4 года назад +80

    Dudes voice is deeper than the mariana trench 🤭

  • @joshselkovits466
    @joshselkovits466 4 года назад +49

    Paul is the only guy who underestimates how far he hits each club when he’s asked

    • @Dzokhar
      @Dzokhar 2 года назад +1

      And strangely, his clubs look too small.

  • @ollietrafford8130
    @ollietrafford8130 4 года назад +16

    Love the videos
    Keep up the good work.
    ⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 года назад +2

      Thanks!

    • @lucifran2811
      @lucifran2811 4 года назад

      The golf ball must look tiny from way up there.
      It would be like Rick trying to hit a pea

  • @Bunkerboy1
    @Bunkerboy1 4 года назад

    I watched your video on how to fix your slice and I can’t thank u enough. I’ve had a slice for about a year now and my lowest score I’ve ever shot was a 40. I did what u said about turning your hands more on the grip and it fixed it instantly. I even shot even par today.. thanks again couldn’t do it without u!💜

  • @davidwatson6278
    @davidwatson6278 4 года назад +54

    Surprised there’s no “golf clash” ads on his videos 😂😂😂

  • @matthewobrien1773
    @matthewobrien1773 4 года назад

    that is another reason why you are the best golf channel on youtube great one Rick

  • @tellotimothy
    @tellotimothy 4 года назад +23

    Paul is one of the nicest people I have ever met. I have a great picture of him with my wife. Who was the shortest person at the YTGolf Day

  • @SirKenNorth
    @SirKenNorth 4 года назад +24

    Looks like he should have even stiffer shafts, the way they bend during his swing.

  • @slendy_native
    @slendy_native 4 года назад +38

    So that's how me and my Dad looked playing golf when I was a kid 🤣

  • @dark_optix4437
    @dark_optix4437 4 года назад +11

    T H E A B S O L U T E S I Z E O F T H I S L A D
    when he said "if i give it absolute beans" i died laughing

  • @MrMe7111
    @MrMe7111 4 года назад +19

    Damn Rick, 345 !!! Impressive !!!! I’ll take that any day

  • @CuteAlpaca.
    @CuteAlpaca. 4 года назад +1

    Just started getting into golf the past couple of weeks. Really enjoyed stumbling across your channel! I find you videos incredibly entertaining and also informative. Thank you!

  • @casualguy393
    @casualguy393 4 года назад +14

    13:15 Looks around like there is a hornet flying overhead.
    "Where'd that go?"
    HAHAHAHA

    • @andrewbloomfield831
      @andrewbloomfield831 4 года назад

      Like he just caught a right hander and lost his feet

    • @the1mexicant
      @the1mexicant 4 года назад

      Best moment in the vid. I love Paul he’s the man!

  • @frank63
    @frank63 3 года назад

    Such fun to see these guys smashing the driver. Love it. Well done Rick n Paul! 💪👏

  • @malicarr1
    @malicarr1 4 года назад +6

    Love it Rick “ you’ve improved and your off 5 now” cos off 7 was crap 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 just love it, the Podcast with Paul is 👌

  • @mess4sure
    @mess4sure 4 года назад +1

    Wow Guys... that was fun to watch😀

  • @amarug
    @amarug 4 года назад +7

    What I find amazing is how it looks like he is barely doing anything, just the most relaxed little swing with a very slow tempo. love it!

    • @coinholio470
      @coinholio470 4 года назад

      Right, it doesn't look like he's swinging fast. With some more practice I bet he could top 140mph clubhead speed.

  • @mess4sure
    @mess4sure 4 года назад +2

    Congrats Paul💪🏽 big improvement

  • @owenegan3946
    @owenegan3946 4 года назад +149

    If you measured him in yards he would probably still be longer than my drives😂

  • @Booksbyphilmitchell
    @Booksbyphilmitchell 3 года назад

    I know it's fun having a tall friend. When I worked as a paramedic my best friend was Peter Mayhew (The original Chewbacca) he worked as a porter in Mayday Hospital, Croydon. Sadly he died a couple of years ago in Texas. We didn't play golf together but we had fun walking into pubs. Thanks for the entertaining videos. Phil Mitchell.

  • @Joshuamcculloch88
    @Joshuamcculloch88 4 года назад +15

    You and Pete should play against meandmygolf again! :)

  • @simonprice7400
    @simonprice7400 4 года назад

    Brilliant video Rick. Love those kind of challenges.

  • @leetandy6469
    @leetandy6469 4 года назад +48

    You need to do a nearest the pin with him to give yourself a chance... 😅💪🏻👌🏻

    • @shorey66
      @shorey66 4 года назад

      To be fair Rick more than held his own given the inches he's giving away in club length.

  • @jamesgreenfield2757
    @jamesgreenfield2757 4 года назад +1

    Both hitting bombs to be fair! Enjoyed that one, thanks both

  • @hrshy491777
    @hrshy491777 4 года назад +23

    “Hi Mr. Larson, how’s that thing feeling? “Terrific! The nail comes out next week.”

    • @VanillaPolsley
      @VanillaPolsley 4 года назад +5

      And I'll be seeing YOU in the parking lot!

    • @bmw328i8
      @bmw328i8 3 года назад

      Happy Gilmore is the best “golf” movie ever!

  • @montetown8836
    @montetown8836 4 года назад

    Gotta love Rick's passion for the game! Fun video

  • @ethansmith1186
    @ethansmith1186 4 года назад +53

    Who else wishes they got sent as many expensive golf clubs as Rick?

    • @Ajiizleee
      @Ajiizleee 4 года назад +3

      @Big Boofman he's been watching too much Dora the Explora

    • @Silverwidows
      @Silverwidows 4 года назад

      Don't wish, make it happen :-)

    • @ahastar1141
      @ahastar1141 4 года назад +1

      I imagine it would be fun at first, then after a few years of getting sent 2 drivers, 2 fairways, and 3 sets of irons/ set of wedges by every manufacturer, I imagine it would lose its luster. Thats alot of clubs to have to store

    • @rjjodoin
      @rjjodoin 4 года назад +2

      Nah... more interested in the access he has to custom club fittings for free or reduced cost.

  • @MaxwellFaro
    @MaxwellFaro 4 года назад +1

    This was great, impressed by the both of you

  • @piercemurphy1649
    @piercemurphy1649 4 года назад +24

    11:03 Rick still using the f9 instead of speed zone? A subscriber and love the content keep it up Rick

    • @elliottcooksey6886
      @elliottcooksey6886 4 года назад +2

      Probably didn’t want to give it away as he’s launching a video on it.

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  4 года назад +19

      Thanks mate! Yes I just wanted distance and wasn’t so bothered about accuracy / forgiveness

    • @TheProgGuy
      @TheProgGuy 4 года назад +1

      The speedzone comes in the same color schemes as the F9 did. Black & Yellow or black & white.

    • @carterlawson2535
      @carterlawson2535 4 года назад

      Rick Shiels Golf what shaft do you have in that f9?

  • @formulasaltythunder4806
    @formulasaltythunder4806 4 года назад

    Both super impressive. Rick you win the award for most entertaining vids .You always find a way.

  • @AStrangersBaby
    @AStrangersBaby 4 года назад +5

    Great job Paul! He still looked like he wasnt getting full extension- I feel like if he did the club head might snap off. Very impressive display

  • @Bomer1986
    @Bomer1986 4 года назад +2

    It's amazing how Paul's swing looks nice and gentle, like a practice swing, yet he absolutely smashes the ball!

  • @turnittoglue
    @turnittoglue 4 года назад +27

    "lockdown's been a killer for me" Ironic

    • @GetUpFalcon
      @GetUpFalcon 4 года назад

      Yes and the common cold has killed a few people yet again this year.

  • @bone2dabone
    @bone2dabone 4 года назад

    best part of your vidoes rick are the fact that you keep the bad swings in. no editing, real stuff
    clubs

  • @JPMoon
    @JPMoon 4 года назад +19

    Kyle Berkshire: "Am I a joke to you?"

    • @tf5302
      @tf5302 4 года назад

      notformebeaky these “I don’t like your rubbish idioms, be original” comments are rubbish idioms. Think of something else

  • @rogertso
    @rogertso 4 года назад

    I enjoy this film very much, Rick. It is fantastic. Thank you for sharing.

  • @two_toned_rooster
    @two_toned_rooster 3 года назад +4

    “Do you think you could hit 200yds with an 8 iron?”
    *kyle berkshire entered the chat*

  • @MichaelA82828
    @MichaelA82828 4 года назад +1

    please more videos with Paul! he's a legend!

  • @5pence55
    @5pence55 4 года назад +4

    I'd love to see if Paul use the Hammer X :D - probably 500 yards

  • @davidskelly8789
    @davidskelly8789 4 года назад

    That was a lot of fun. Thanks!

  • @pablorages1241
    @pablorages1241 4 года назад +4

    Pauls clubs look too short for him ... he's bent over

  • @robertflint4115
    @robertflint4115 Год назад +1

    Hardest part of the game for Paul is the reaching down into the cup a retrieving his ball. 😁

  • @smertgun8468
    @smertgun8468 4 года назад +4

    hey rick i was on the live on instagram

  • @shauncalland5431
    @shauncalland5431 4 года назад

    Met paul st the RUclips golf day, what a gentleman he is, had time for photos and a chat with my son. Top man.

  • @Jack_2004
    @Jack_2004 4 года назад +8

    Im 6ft5 I always thought I was tall 🤣🤣

  • @timmullen678
    @timmullen678 3 года назад

    I love your channel not just instruction but fun stuff too.

  • @tomhiggins5841
    @tomhiggins5841 4 года назад +21

    His clubs look too small for him even though they’re 5 inches longer than normal length😂

    • @jesseg5923
      @jesseg5923 4 года назад

      The only club that properly fits him is the putter. The rest of the clubs are built to their legal limit in length.

    • @kvgolfa
      @kvgolfa 4 года назад +1

      Jesse Greenlee there's no legal limit for shorter clubs, it'll still be 48"

    • @bjarkebk3735
      @bjarkebk3735 4 года назад

      a shame he cant get a real custom fitted set of clubs looks like it hurts him

  • @ghoward2777
    @ghoward2777 4 года назад

    Reckon this might be your best video yet Rick! My Dad's 5ft 6" and every time I point out I've just put it 50 yards past him out on the course he brings up Ian Woosnam and how far he used to bomb it... He's always saying that 'It's not because you're taller it's all about the modern clubs'... This puts that idea to bed I reckon! (besides anything else I've watch a video of Woosnam's swing, looks as if the ball's personally insulted him in some way, not surprised he hit it so far!)

  • @patricklee780
    @patricklee780 4 года назад +5

    He needs to lengthen his arc, then he'll hit it 400 plus yards.

    • @HollowR6S
      @HollowR6S 4 года назад

      It’s hard for someone that tall because their bodies can’t physically bend or do certain motions

    • @patricklee780
      @patricklee780 4 года назад

      @@HollowR6S Are you kidding? What is he then, unhuman?

  • @chrishartman5383
    @chrishartman5383 4 года назад

    Great fun, thanks for the content Rick!

  • @robbono1618
    @robbono1618 4 года назад +1

    A good golf set

  • @RandyKekipi
    @RandyKekipi 4 года назад

    Awesome!!!! Paul can hit it long... enjoyed the competition...didn’t know you could hit it that long too...

  • @bryanporter717
    @bryanporter717 3 года назад

    Brilliant Rick and good to see the world's tallest golfer 👍

  • @DM-ex1pr
    @DM-ex1pr 4 года назад +1

    Thanks lads that was brill 😁

  • @gregharris3747
    @gregharris3747 4 года назад

    I always enjoy your youtube videos Rick very good and very honest

  • @garybarnes6657
    @garybarnes6657 4 года назад +1

    Quality watch lads

  • @lassetharandt1518
    @lassetharandt1518 4 года назад

    Amazing video as always!!

  • @oliverdyal692
    @oliverdyal692 4 года назад

    Two top lads, love it Rick👊🏼

  • @jameshardy6277
    @jameshardy6277 4 года назад +1

    This guy is like golf's version of Andre the Giant. Love Paul, get him on more. Paul's face at 3:12 is one of the funniest things I've seen in weeks.

  • @joakiml726
    @joakiml726 4 года назад

    Rick, you just continues to impress me with your high quality videos. You so deserve the soon 1 mil! And beyond!

  • @jammielettMX326
    @jammielettMX326 4 года назад +1

    Paul seems like the coolest guy! Would be a blast to play a round of golf with

  • @strikersemperfi2531
    @strikersemperfi2531 4 года назад

    I enjoyed this video. Both of you seem like a ball to hang out with. You have such a great swing!

  • @dathyr1
    @dathyr1 3 года назад

    Great video with both Paul and yourself. You both hit some amazing shots and distances. take care.

  • @elijahknight1338
    @elijahknight1338 4 года назад

    The sportsmanship in getting beat is awesome 🤣. I probably wouldn't have been as good a sport!

  • @amplify3735
    @amplify3735 Год назад

    fantastic need more footage of Paul Sturgess please

  • @edenbillysimpson
    @edenbillysimpson 3 года назад

    Great content. Cheers Paul and Rick

  • @jonathancorso1043
    @jonathancorso1043 4 года назад

    Well done Tiny. Great video Rick

  • @mhays5432
    @mhays5432 4 года назад

    Great video, Rick!

  • @insidiiious4795
    @insidiiious4795 4 года назад

    Love this kind of stuff

  • @mark82421
    @mark82421 4 года назад

    Great video Rick !

  • @adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646
    @adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646 4 года назад

    Fantastic Paul. Finally Rick has been put in his true place. Beaten by an amateur golfer! Tut tut Rick.

  • @charlieg6913
    @charlieg6913 4 года назад

    Jeez. When I first put this on I figured Rick was maybe 5'8"-5'9". Paul seems like such a cool guy. Thanks for the video. Very fun to watch. 👍 PGA 2k21 in 3 days! 😁

  • @Noah-sl8kz
    @Noah-sl8kz 4 года назад

    Good sport. Thanks for the show

  • @matts2496
    @matts2496 4 года назад

    This was great!

  • @rrshibu
    @rrshibu 4 года назад +1

    Great video Rick!!! Hope you make a 3 wood rewiew

  • @yedimax1117
    @yedimax1117 4 года назад

    it was so a great video 💚

  • @cmkeenan1904
    @cmkeenan1904 4 года назад

    Great video as always.

  • @timothysherman3548
    @timothysherman3548 4 года назад

    Absolutely the best video!!! I wish I could hit my driver half that distance! Best wishes to both you and Paul!!!!

  • @Littlebuddyg
    @Littlebuddyg 4 года назад

    Awesome video man always wanted to watch a good very tall player hit the ball

  • @douglane4983
    @douglane4983 4 года назад

    Rick's enthusiasm is contagious. He turns on the ball explosively through impact. For that great height, Paul's coordination and balance are impressive.