LOVE Ben's spirit throughout all this - hasn't had a single negative comment through 2 videos despite his score. Dude is really just taking in the moment for all it has to offer. Applause to that Ben.
LOL it is the WORST feeling. All fun and games until you're not playing well. If you haven't seen it, check out our video "Every Shot from my Worst Round Ever".
Anyone who is roasting Ben is obviously just jealous he got to play there. Awesome dude and he has an amazing attitude about it. We've all been there and most of us likely weren't this gracious. Props to him and props to you EAL for sticking up for him.
Jealous to play there? TPC Sawgrass is a PUBLIC course. I live 90 minutes from it and have played it several times. If it weren't for the 17th hole, no one would care about it.
Benny playing Sawgrass like I play my turn up and play local course. Guy deserves huge credit for turning up and carrying on. Envious of his gigantic steel balls.
Yep, minimum 120 if not more. was rooting form Ben but looks like it's gonna be only damage control on the back 9. He did say though that he'd be happy to break 110 and I hope he does.
I would be down for this to be a 5 part series where the first episode is meeting the players, getting a WITB with them and them explaining their handicap
Need to do the bag explosion, lay it all out. I need to be certain that man really carried 72 balls onto the course. I'm not certain I have even purchased 72 balls on the past 2 years
What a great series. Joe Hooks has a strong game, and a strong jaw line. Dude looks and plays the part. Shout out to Tom and Ben as well, I think Tom is my spirit animal on the golf course.
@@jwgolf5442. Maybe that was just a horrible round. I'm an 8 handicap and I just finished back to back rounds in the 90's. Didn't hit many solid shots. Figured out that it was my tempo. I was too quick. It happens
@@chrisws1878 I know exactly how handicaps work. Mid handicappers don't take 2 12's in the span of 3 holes NO MATTER THE COURSE, let alone shoot a 73 for 9. He's on pace for a 146 - that's not a mid-handicapper. But carry on... EDIT: Holy Cow, I now realize he had THREE 12's in the span of 5 holes. Dude is a 30+ handicap.
Love the calling out of the negativity EAL - I crumble under the pressure of a man walking his dog within 100 yards of my shots. Pressure is real! Hats off to Ben for hitting some tough greens with decent PW approach shots. Great putting from the the other lads. Inspirational composure from Joe "Never" Hooks
I love to watch people like Ben play because he keeps a good spirit the whole time. I can learn more from him in one of these than I can from a pro, it's easier to keep it cool when you are playing well!!
This series is one of the best I've ever seen, not even just from a golf perspective! It's got both humour and tragedy, and is DEFINITELY relatable. I would love to see more series like this where there is a good range of skill level between the players on some of the toughest courses in the world. Great work EAL 👍
i think ben is having the most fun. Anyone talking bad about ben has clearly not played a course of this caliber, from the tips, with sunday pins. Also its a new course, its hard to feel comfortable when you just really arent sure of each club selection. I would absolutely love the opportunity to embarrass myself (in front of the whole internet) in one of these series. How do i submit? seriously asking
we need more of ben, his journey how he can better and get more support on his game from the random golf club. joe is an amazing player along with the swag cant disagree with that but id rather watch ben struggle and get better as months/years go by on this channel... that's what its all about here
“Anyone that comes to the RGC film channel to roast people in the comments, you missed the point.” That says everything. First time viewer and I’m hooked. This series shows how it is and it’s why I fell in love with golf. Still on the road to breaking 100 so I feel for Ben. Perfect guys for this series. Im rooting for them all! Perfect channel! Thank you, EAL.
Really enjoying the three levels at play and the compassionate commentator. Ben is fully aware of the cameras and it looks like that’s what saved his clubs from being bent out of shape. You are showing great courage and character.
The real hero here is Ben! We've all been there man you did a awesome job keeping your cool and honestly my hats off to you for that. There's no way this was anything like a normal round of golf. I'm playing here in a week minus the cameras other than my Gslaxy Note 20 for my vlog but still nothing like what these guys had to deal with. You're as cool as a cucumber Joe hope I can be that good someday 😎👍 Great job all 3 of you!
Much love for all three heroes from Koblenz, Germany! This series shows one very important thing: Every round of golf can develop into a GREAT narrative. Really enjoy the devloping stories. And as a sidenote: I couldn't care less about anyone "goofing" up their shots. Bring a camera to my round?!? I'd hide behind the first big tree. Keep it up, y'all, much respect!
Ben reminds me of myself during tournament . I get super anxious and in my head a lot of the time but seeing ben keeping it cool and having fun makes me believe in myself that i can play golf without putting too much pressure . I learned a lot from watching each player . Love this series tysm
I was going to comment this same thing. I shot an 84 at my home course on a Thursday and couldn't hit the ball off the tee at a tournament that Saturday. Loving the Ben content.
Playing a difficult championship course like this from the tips would add heaps of strokes to the scores of just about all of us. Ben has a huge heart, big props to him...and y'all. Great vlog.
Listen anyone learning how to break 100 should be respected. Every single golfer started somewhere to find their game. I feel every bad shot and great shot in this series 🙏🏼 way to go man.
Props to Ben. Anyone that’s played for their club team for the first time just remember how nervous you were for that first tee shot… now multiply that by about 155,000. Keep going champ
From one Ben to another, I've been cheering for you through both videos! I'm not quite as good as you yet but your positive attitude is super encouraging. I really need to work on that part of the game.
I've just recently discovered RGC and I have to say. I can't wait to get home, chill out for the night, throw this content up on the big screen and just relax. It's getting cold here and I already miss golf because of your vids.
Very cool series. Thanks Erik for calling out the trolls! As someone who can shoot a mid-80s on a good day, or a 110 on a bad day, I find Ben's round relatable. The nerves of playing with better players, playing a TOUGH course and with a bunch of cameras in your face would pull apart anybody with a shaky game. Kudos to Ben for toughing it out, and even pulling off some terrific shots. I also agree that it is fun to watch Joe pick the course apart. The man has a game that I think anyone not on tour would envy! Tom, you've played some solid golf, and really only had a couple of meltdowns. Keep your head in it and play smart and you'll hit your number! Thanks for the great videos RGC team!
Love this. Tom going at what he usually comments. I bet he's gonna review his way of commentating. Ben hanging in there, in good spirit in spite of devastating drawbacks (*hat tip*) and Joe. What a wonderful man Joe is. Beautiful looks, elegant, clever and educated, levelled and composed in front of loads of cameras, incredible golfer. Wow.
Ben was the most entertaining golfer to watch because it feels like I’m watching myself or my dad. Reminds us what normal people look like on the course.
Loved Ben, he kept his head up despite having a horrible time. The thing to remember is a bad day playing sawgrass, is still better than a good day at work. 😂
From one Ben to another, I feel his pain. Never had the blessing of playing a course this great/difficult, nor have I had to play on camera. It’s nerve wracking enough just to play a new course w/people you don’t know. Add in that it’s Sawgrass & EAL’s channel, most of us would be closer to Ben’s score than Joe’s, most likely. Very cool he was willing to do this!
Golf is hard! I’m a massive Tom Coyne fan! Everything he does speaks to me in golf. Ben.... keep it going. We all have bad days.... bad days at Sawgrass are exponentially worse!! But that’s why we love golf. Joe..... bloody Nora that’s some impressive shooting at a course like that! And a brilliantly used ‘tactical chunder’ Go well gents.
I honestly love this video series, its super cool to see all types of golfers playing together, we have all been there, and it brings a nice realism to the game. Not to mention the production quality is top notch. Cheers to all participants, we appreciate you doing this
I have comments but honestly...thank you ALL for ur participation! I enjoyed it all, the changes in skill level r a microcosm of ups and downs in a career, a year a weekend or a round!
From the PLAYERS tees TPC Sawgrass has a Course rating of 76.4 and a slope of 155. So someone with a 14 index has a playing handicap of 24! (Playing handicap = handicap index x slope number of the tee marker being played ÷ 113 (which is the average slope number) + course rating - par of the relevant tee marker.) So he'd have to play extremely well to break 100. Statistically he's only going to beat his handicap 1 round in 5, and that's playing your home track without any of this added pressure.
@@reganworld yea agreed. A 14 cap would have to play pretty well to break 100, no argument for me. But dude is on pace to shoot 140 which is why I am saying I think he's bein generous sayin he's a 14.
Ben may have had the most strokes on the scorecard, but he had the best kicks of the day so that wins it for me - not everyday you see the concord 11 lows on the course!
Ben is all of us at one time or another, more times if your me. But the fact that he’s out there living a dream few get to see is calm and comforting to watch
Imagine shooting a 73 on the front nine as a 14 handicap and just being happy to be out there instead of throwing/breaking clubs. I am jealous of your self control friend and greatly admire your attitude!
Unbelievable videos, Erik. Drone shots are amazing, can see Sawgrass so much better than you can on TV and the shadows at that time of day also....gorgeous
That felt like the longest 5 day wait! Absolutely killer vlog series, thanks EAL. Really hoping this is emulated at other renowned courses with three golfers of varied HCs. Maybe you could make it a foursomes?
Joe Hooks is my favourite golfer, I just didn't know it until I saw him here. Great golfer AND maximum swagger. I am down with that. Can't wait for part 3! That being I said, you damn better make this a series! We need more of that stuff
I've only been playing a year and got my handicap down to 25 finally, and the other day I played just like Ben because I was with my dad and we we're being pushed on a hole. We all have our days, and just realizing how old the film is, I'm sure Ben is doing just fine.
Ben, I feel for you, man. Take heart. I’m a 9.1 HI and I’ve played real rough rounds at the worst times. Keep playing and enjoying golf. Best wishes to you, buddy.
I think what perhaps many people don't realize is that a 14 index doesn't mean a 14 handicap on the course. At Sawgrass it means a 24 handicap. Add the cameras and the pressure and it's HARD. Another thing people don't realize is that an index is measured from the 8 best rounds of your last 20. It's supposed to be a measure of your skill when you're "on", not an average!
I’m not hating on ben, but i don’t think he’s a 14 handicap judging from his misses, might be lying abt his handicap but yea rooting for him to break 150
Rooting for Ben and Tom to string together some pars and birdies next episode and have some positive momentum to close out! Really like how EAL described this as an “experiment”
Gotta love Ben to be honest with you, guy is clearly not having a good day by his standards, it's being filmed and he's still loving it. Always gotta support a fellow high handy capper
@@MilesMartinGolf Tom made a similar comment, like I can see why their handicaps are way lower than they're showing. Good on them though, playing a tough course in front of all those cameras wouldn't be hard on anyone.
For sure. Im just a small channel but ive put good golfers on film and watched them crumble, plus im sure they are playing a longer yardage than normal. Hell i normaly play between 6-6500 yards. If i moved back to where they are it would cost me atleast 8 strokes.
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LOVE Ben's spirit throughout all this - hasn't had a single negative comment through 2 videos despite his score. Dude is really just taking in the moment for all it has to offer. Applause to that Ben.
Haha thanks! Not gonna let an awful score ruin a great day.
@@bengoodly5433 i would watch course vlogs from you, Ben.
Could use more of that myself tbh
Seems like a nice guy, be fun to play with...0 chance he's a 14 handicap.
@@bengoodly5433 I'd love to get a round and a meal in with you when I visit NOLA later this year!
Imagine having one of the worst rounds of your life and it gets videotaped WITH A SHOT TRACER so you can relive each nightmare forever lol
hahaha sounds like a great time!
LOL it is the WORST feeling. All fun and games until you're not playing well. If you haven't seen it, check out our video "Every Shot from my Worst Round Ever".
this is tough to watch.
it's hard even when you play with 3 randoms, can't even imagine with a camera crew. props to da chef man, like your style!
@@qwaszx2 175 for a pro is a 9 iron lol
Anyone who is roasting Ben is obviously just jealous he got to play there. Awesome dude and he has an amazing attitude about it. We've all been there and most of us likely weren't this gracious. Props to him and props to you EAL for sticking up for him.
He said he thinks he is a 14. He doesn’t have an official handicap. He isn’t a 14 though.
@@alexmagliacane5972 hes over a 28 handicap which is as high as whats allowed. Hard to watch him mutilate such a nice course.
I know I'm Jello but I'm also rooting for him!!
@@BOOGiNS max handicap limit is 54.
Jealous to play there? TPC Sawgrass is a PUBLIC course. I live 90 minutes from it and have played it several times. If it weren't for the 17th hole, no one would care about it.
The way the caddy filled Joe's divot at 24:00 was so dope
That was a well practiced flick of the... dirt spoon? I've no idea what tool that was. A ladle? Highlight of the episode.
What he gets paid to do. It’s called master at your craft!
Caddie get a tip
No bending, just tossed to the bullseye 🎯 with smooth flick of the wrist
Agreed
Shout out to Joe Hooks from Michigan. This guy has some serious game.
“She’s an unforgiving mistress! Sawgrass, spiteful and bitter yet beautiful!” I need that quote on a tee shirt! With a RGC logo!
I was really hoping for a “ just like my ex wife “ but it never came
@@mikebing1230 I was thinking that 💯 lol
Benny playing Sawgrass like I play my turn up and play local course. Guy deserves huge credit for turning up and carrying on. Envious of his gigantic steel balls.
You know 99% of the people talking trash about Ben would shoot a 120+ in his shoes.
Yep, minimum 120 if not more. was rooting form Ben but looks like it's gonna be only damage control on the back 9. He did say though that he'd be happy to break 110 and I hope he does.
Wrong Robert I would shoot 220 lol.
I'm still rooting for him as well but there's no way he breaks 110 lol. He shot a 73 so he'd need a 36 on the back for a 109
@@TheSaiyanLegend yeah I just realized that. 😕
Yeah they're trash talking Ben because he straight up lied about his handicap
Shoutout to Joe Hooks just casually barfing mid-round and still kicking Sawgrass's ass.
🤣
Too pretentious for my liking. Whines like no other. Had to let the world know he was sick
@@jonsmith3664and still shot 20 shots lower than you would have
EAL is the coolest cat in Golf. Soothing voice too lol
1000 percent
So accurate! Your voice and channel are pretty cool too
ASMR vibes haha
I would be down for this to be a 5 part series where the first episode is meeting the players, getting a WITB with them and them explaining their handicap
Aye. Love this. Amateurs have sentimental reasons too. Be fun to see why it's in the bag.
been seeing some dope ideas in comments. Hope these guys are paying attention
WITB would be great!
Need to do the bag explosion, lay it all out. I need to be certain that man really carried 72 balls onto the course. I'm not certain I have even purchased 72 balls on the past 2 years
i mean he definitely looks like a 14 to me idk what people are smoking 🤔
“Missing the point” so true and I am humbled.
Nobody roasting has ever had the balls to put 12s on the scorecard. Love watching Ben grind with a smile, I predict a strong finish.
All my 12's are 6's.
I haven't shot a 12 since I was 8 That's like horrible horrible golf.
@@kelbybond4057 it’s realistic golf.
Was it only me that noticed the caddie perfectly throwing the sand into the divet? Watched it like 5 times, man that's some accuracy.
yes i was gonna comment about that. pure finesse. i could watch a compilation of him filling the divots
Can this series continue after? Like different course with some other players or something. It's a bloody joy to watch. So calming.
I know they have breaking Pinehurst #2. Not sure about others. Just started watching this 24 hours ago
What a great series. Joe Hooks has a strong game, and a strong jaw line. Dude looks and plays the part. Shout out to Tom and Ben as well, I think Tom is my spirit animal on the golf course.
Fantastic! Playing with EAL is already on my bucket list, but now I'd settle for him just calmly narrating as I chunk another one into the water
🤣 I’m here for it
Just want to say this production quality is much higher than other channels. It looks beautiful. Very enjoyable
''You missed the point bro'', Love it. Great effort from all 3.
Ben: I normally just drop at my buddy’s ball and hit my next shot from there.
GHIN has entered the chat room.
Isn’t that what most of us do anyway? Lol I know I do.
I guess that’s why he thought he was a 14 handicapper?
@@jwgolf5442. Maybe that was just a horrible round. I'm an 8 handicap and I just finished back to back rounds in the 90's. Didn't hit many solid shots. Figured out that it was my tempo. I was too quick. It happens
@@johng7324 I shot 77 on Sunday and 4 rounds prior to that had a 96 so you never know with Golf
I’ve been dying to see Benny continue to represent us mid handicappers!
Edit: Noo!!! Benny!! Not the Snowman, 12, Snowman, 12!! We've all been there!!
He's not a mid-handicapper. No way is he below a 30 handicap.
@@dw-nb2zh you have no idea how handicaps work then. It measures your potential. Average golfer shoots their handicap like once every 4 rounds.
@@chrisws1878 I know exactly how handicaps work. Mid handicappers don't take 2 12's in the span of 3 holes NO MATTER THE COURSE, let alone shoot a 73 for 9. He's on pace for a 146 - that's not a mid-handicapper. But carry on... EDIT: Holy Cow, I now realize he had THREE 12's in the span of 5 holes. Dude is a 30+ handicap.
@@dw-nb2zh no matter the course? This course is brutal. There’s tons of factors going against Ben in this video. You’re just being mean.
@@tylersteak I'm not being mean, I'm just saying the guy is not a mid handicapper (which is a handicap between 11 and 20).
“He eats these for breakfast...and doesn’t throw them up” 😂 😂 😂
Love the calling out of the negativity EAL - I crumble under the pressure of a man walking his dog within 100 yards of my shots. Pressure is real! Hats off to Ben for hitting some tough greens with decent PW approach shots. Great putting from the the other lads. Inspirational composure from Joe "Never" Hooks
I'm really glad Ben is included in this play, I enjoy seeing the high handicap play this course
Bruh he's a 14 HCP. Is that high?
@@kallemaki-hokkonen4850 Well he's playing like a 25+ handicap so I'd say that's high. That said I'd prob play just like he is if I was on that course
@@MrAnderson234 The slope rating there is apparently 155 so a 14 handicaper should play 19 over to be even 😬.
A bit unreasonable in my opinion
@@kallemaki-hokkonen4850 yea i think he’s not a 14 handicap, more likely a 25+
I love to watch people like Ben play because he keeps a good spirit the whole time. I can learn more from him in one of these than I can from a pro, it's easier to keep it cool when you are playing well!!
Ben is most of us. We salute you Ben!!
The quality of this series is absolutely incredible. Best golf on RUclips
I love Ben's passion for the game. He is a true golfer!
This series is one of the best I've ever seen, not even just from a golf perspective! It's got both humour and tragedy, and is DEFINITELY relatable. I would love to see more series like this where there is a good range of skill level between the players on some of the toughest courses in the world. Great work EAL 👍
The most relatable and conscious golf content ive ever seen. good on u 3 and EAL.
i think ben is having the most fun. Anyone talking bad about ben has clearly not played a course of this caliber, from the tips, with sunday pins. Also its a new course, its hard to feel comfortable when you just really arent sure of each club selection. I would absolutely love the opportunity to embarrass myself (in front of the whole internet) in one of these series. How do i submit? seriously asking
We need more of Joe on RGC. Take him on more trips, his game is beautiful to watch!
we need more of ben, his journey how he can better and get more support on his game from the random golf club. joe is an amazing player along with the swag cant disagree with that but id rather watch ben struggle and get better as months/years go by on this channel... that's what its all about here
Love these videos, so class. Eric narrating is just a pleasure to listen to.
Golf is about tempered expectations and enjoying the moment. When you get there the game comes to you.
“Anyone that comes to the RGC film channel to roast people in the comments, you missed the point.”
That says everything.
First time viewer and I’m hooked. This series shows how it is and it’s why I fell in love with golf. Still on the road to breaking 100 so I feel for Ben.
Perfect guys for this series. Im rooting for them all! Perfect channel! Thank you, EAL.
Really enjoying the three levels at play and the compassionate commentator. Ben is fully aware of the cameras and it looks like that’s what saved his clubs from being bent out of shape. You are showing great courage and character.
The real hero here is Ben! We've all been there man you did a awesome job keeping your cool and honestly my hats off to you for that. There's no way this was anything like a normal round of golf.
I'm playing here in a week minus the cameras other than my Gslaxy Note 20 for my vlog but still nothing like what these guys had to deal with.
You're as cool as a cucumber Joe hope I can be that good someday 😎👍
Great job all 3 of you!
Tom Coyne knows more about the essence of golf than anyone on that property. His books are must reads for anyone who loves the game.
Poor ol' Ben. He's handling it better than I would for sure. I'd have thrown several weapons grade hissy fits by now if I was in his shoes.
All I can say is Ben there r always better days. Nothing better than playing so golf a a awesome course. Great job
Much love for all three heroes from Koblenz, Germany! This series shows one very important thing: Every round of golf can develop into a GREAT narrative. Really enjoy the devloping stories. And as a sidenote: I couldn't care less about anyone "goofing" up their shots. Bring a camera to my round?!? I'd hide behind the first big tree. Keep it up, y'all, much respect!
As someone who is new to golf and still never shot under 100, I absolutely love the content and seeing Bens game
Ben reminds me of myself during tournament . I get super anxious and in my head a lot of the time but seeing ben keeping it cool and having fun makes me believe in myself that i can play golf without putting too much pressure . I learned a lot from watching each player . Love this series tysm
I was going to comment this same thing. I shot an 84 at my home course on a Thursday and couldn't hit the ball off the tee at a tournament that Saturday. Loving the Ben content.
Playing a difficult championship course like this from the tips would add heaps of strokes to the scores of just about all of us. Ben has a huge heart, big props to him...and y'all. Great vlog.
I’m feeling all of this round Ben is playing, it’s like I’m watching myself play
Love these Guys putting themselves out there. They make me wanna grind tomorrow again!
Saw the first episode of this and it was the first vid I've seen on this channel. awesome series
What a great first-video to see from the channel. Hope you enjoy the rest of the series!
You will be in the EAL and AIG black hole for a few days my friend
Listen anyone learning how to break 100 should be respected. Every single golfer started somewhere to find their game. I feel every bad shot and great shot in this series 🙏🏼 way to go man.
Props to Ben. Anyone that’s played for their club team for the first time just remember how nervous you were for that first tee shot… now multiply that by about 155,000. Keep going champ
From one Ben to another, I've been cheering for you through both videos! I'm not quite as good as you yet but your positive attitude is super encouraging. I really need to work on that part of the game.
I've just recently discovered RGC and I have to say. I can't wait to get home, chill out for the night, throw this content up on the big screen and just relax. It's getting cold here and I already miss golf because of your vids.
Very cool series. Thanks Erik for calling out the trolls! As someone who can shoot a mid-80s on a good day, or a 110 on a bad day, I find Ben's round relatable. The nerves of playing with better players, playing a TOUGH course and with a bunch of cameras in your face would pull apart anybody with a shaky game. Kudos to Ben for toughing it out, and even pulling off some terrific shots.
I also agree that it is fun to watch Joe pick the course apart. The man has a game that I think anyone not on tour would envy!
Tom, you've played some solid golf, and really only had a couple of meltdowns. Keep your head in it and play smart and you'll hit your number!
Thanks for the great videos RGC team!
Love this. Tom going at what he usually comments. I bet he's gonna review his way of commentating. Ben hanging in there, in good spirit in spite of devastating drawbacks (*hat tip*) and Joe. What a wonderful man Joe is. Beautiful looks, elegant, clever and educated, levelled and composed in front of loads of cameras, incredible golfer. Wow.
Ben was the most entertaining golfer to watch because it feels like I’m watching myself or my dad. Reminds us what normal people look like on the course.
I love seeing the difference in skill level. Gives you different times to root for each guy
Gotta say, Joe Hooks is DA MAN!!!! I enjoy watching him play golf. Keep it going Joe.
Loved Ben, he kept his head up despite having a horrible time. The thing to remember is a bad day playing sawgrass, is still better than a good day at work. 😂
ANY day at golf is better than work
From one Ben to another, I feel his pain. Never had the blessing of playing a course this great/difficult, nor have I had to play on camera. It’s nerve wracking enough just to play a new course w/people you don’t know. Add in that it’s Sawgrass & EAL’s channel, most of us would be closer to Ben’s score than Joe’s, most likely. Very cool he was willing to do this!
Golf is hard!
I’m a massive Tom Coyne fan! Everything he does speaks to me in golf.
Ben.... keep it going. We all have bad days.... bad days at Sawgrass are exponentially worse!!
But that’s why we love golf.
Joe..... bloody Nora that’s some impressive shooting at a course like that! And a brilliantly used ‘tactical chunder’
Go well gents.
Well put, Nathan. Also big Coyne fans on our end as well.
I honestly love this video series, its super cool to see all types of golfers playing together, we have all been there, and it brings a nice realism to the game. Not to mention the production quality is top notch. Cheers to all participants, we appreciate you doing this
Love this series! We love watching EAL but it’s fresh seeing some others on a RGC production piece like this. Well done!
I have comments but honestly...thank you ALL for ur participation! I enjoyed it all, the changes in skill level r a microcosm of ups and downs in a career, a year a weekend or a round!
Hats off to Ben. This course would have chewed almost all of us up and he's doing it with a smile.
That was fun, cheering on all three golfers. Way to hang in there Ben, good job.
Ben's playing bad for sure, I'm sure he's better than that, but still think he's being generous saying he's a 14 cap
on courses he's used to from tees he's used to MAYBE, but on this course with these tees he's a 25+
From the PLAYERS tees TPC Sawgrass has a Course rating of 76.4 and a slope of 155. So someone with a 14 index has a playing handicap of 24! (Playing handicap = handicap index x slope number of the tee marker being played ÷ 113 (which is the average slope number) + course rating - par of the relevant tee marker.) So he'd have to play extremely well to break 100. Statistically he's only going to beat his handicap 1 round in 5, and that's playing your home track without any of this added pressure.
@@reganworld yea agreed. A 14 cap would have to play pretty well to break 100, no argument for me. But dude is on pace to shoot 140 which is why I am saying I think he's bein generous sayin he's a 14.
Ben is a cool ass dude. Heard him on the Trap Draw. Rooting for ya Goodley!
I felt that "I just can't hit driver"
Thanks Ben for showing us how exactly how I would play this course, hope you still enjoyed it
Great to see that you don’t give up, Ben
Ben may have had the most strokes on the scorecard, but he had the best kicks of the day so that wins it for me - not everyday you see the concord 11 lows on the course!
Ben is all of us at one time or another, more times if your me. But the fact that he’s out there living a dream few get to see is calm and comforting to watch
The production of these videos = Grade A.
Relate to Ben so much! Great spirits throughout making the content so much better
Imagine shooting a 73 on the front nine as a 14 handicap and just being happy to be out there instead of throwing/breaking clubs. I am jealous of your self control friend and greatly admire your attitude!
Unbelievable videos, Erik. Drone shots are amazing, can see Sawgrass so much better than you can on TV and the shadows at that time of day also....gorgeous
that..."he eats these for breakfast....and doesn't throw it up." KILLED ME
I live in the Detroit area and wanted to say thanks for introducing me to Joe, a come up player that i can root for
That felt like the longest 5 day wait!
Absolutely killer vlog series, thanks EAL. Really hoping this is emulated at other renowned courses with three golfers of varied HCs. Maybe you could make it a foursomes?
Ben I see myself in your struggle, but we love this sport... you're a lucky guy for having this opportunity... KUDOS!!
These are some of the best pure golf content on RUclips
amazing series.. really, really looking forward to the rest.. also, other courses and other people 🔥
Love watching these "Breaking" videos. Keep up the great work guys. EAL, terrific commentating as always.
Joe Hooks is my favourite golfer, I just didn't know it until I saw him here. Great golfer AND maximum swagger. I am down with that. Can't wait for part 3! That being I said, you damn better make this a series! We need more of that stuff
Joe just oozes collectiveness and confidence
um yeah, easy to do as a +4 handicap, lmfao.
Ben and I are kindred spirits 😆 I can totally relate to that round. I have had them and they weren’t from the tips. Kudos to Ben for staying there.
Taking my son to sawgrass after the masters this year. This was a great show..
Joe needs to be on this channel more often. Lovely to watch him play
I'm rooting for the chef!
I've only been playing a year and got my handicap down to 25 finally, and the other day I played just like Ben because I was with my dad and we we're being pushed on a hole. We all have our days, and just realizing how old the film is, I'm sure Ben is doing just fine.
Ben, I feel for you, man. Take heart. I’m a 9.1 HI and I’ve played real rough rounds at the worst times. Keep playing and enjoying golf. Best wishes to you, buddy.
I think what perhaps many people don't realize is that a 14 index doesn't mean a 14 handicap on the course. At Sawgrass it means a 24 handicap. Add the cameras and the pressure and it's HARD. Another thing people don't realize is that an index is measured from the 8 best rounds of your last 20. It's supposed to be a measure of your skill when you're "on", not an average!
Strange how the best golfer is the hardest to watch. Joe really thinks a lot of Joe.
I was thinking the same thing
I’m not hating on ben, but i don’t think he’s a 14 handicap judging from his misses, might be lying abt his handicap but yea rooting for him to break 150
Rooting for Ben and Tom to string together some pars and birdies next episode and have some positive momentum to close out! Really like how EAL described this as an “experiment”
This is the best guys. Production is so insane. Would make a great television show!!
Gotta love Ben to be honest with you, guy is clearly not having a good day by his standards, it's being filmed and he's still loving it. Always gotta support a fellow high handy capper
Love Ben but I think this shows the difference between a golf with the boys handicap and a real USGA handicap
I thought that to when he said "i would normaly just pick up and drop where the boys are.
@@MilesMartinGolf Tom made a similar comment, like I can see why their handicaps are way lower than they're showing. Good on them though, playing a tough course in front of all those cameras wouldn't be hard on anyone.
For sure. Im just a small channel but ive put good golfers on film and watched them crumble, plus im sure they are playing a longer yardage than normal. Hell i normaly play between 6-6500 yards. If i moved back to where they are it would cost me atleast 8 strokes.
We are all Ben! We have all been there, respect his ability to remain calm
huge respect to ben doing this all on camera. I can totally relate to his game, and shows just how difficult sawgrass really is
Hey Ben It's all about having fun I wouldn't have done any better from the tips at SawGrass