I was just thinking how a lot of viewers might find this boring, but I'm here lapping up every bit of it. True golfers will understand. This type of long form content with a pro is pure gold. Good on ya Ian, hope to see a win soon. 🏆
Ttue, even with the barrage of negative comments from the tour about them going to LIV, it cant dent the legendary armor of Ian. What a guy.... Tiger could play, but he has nothing on Ian when it comes to character!!!!!
That last hole, Ian absolutely turned up the gas and destroyed the hole for the win. but the man cheered Rick on and complimented his efforts, gave advice fetched the divots and turned a high five into a hug. Absolute class act.
I’ve enjoyed all of the others but this one felt too long.. I got to about hole 4 and felt bored.. there was just too much waffle between the shots 🤷♂️ May be I’ve been spoilt this week with GG at pebble beach, Bryan Bros and Grant at the ProAm and last nights BDS with Paige?
Of all your pro golfer guests, I absolutely loved how Ian handled this round of golf. He was your caddy, he took us through basically every shot and was just an absolutely amazing golfer. Well done Ian...loved it!
How he vocalizes his process for each shot, his candor on bad shots, the way he plays to the camera, Ian is far and away the best guest for this challenge. Super entertaining and the golf was very relatable for the majority of us.
💯% pure gold content. Ian didn’t simply participate in the 10 shot challenge, he performed and demonstrated an appreciation for us viewers. I've always liked him as a golfer, but I'm now a legit fan and will root for him whenever he's in a field.
Seriously, he just made this one of the best Rick videos ever, i've never had so many laugh out loud moments on this channel, as i did with this video. And you can tell that Ian wanted the win!
What I love most about this is I've seen Poulter play loads, and heard him in interviews, but that is him being a pro. Here we feel like we're just hanging out making friends with him along with Rick. Plus the camera loves him and vice versa. What an absolute treat. Gold.
This is my favorite video you’ve posted thus far Rick. I’ve always liked Ian, but I’ve gained a massive amount of appreciation for him and his character after watching him interact with you and giving us, the viewers, great entertainment. Of course, you always deliver yourself! Thanks so much for your hard work.
Best guest by quite some distance. Considering his standing in the game, it's brilliant to see how grounded his is, and genuinely supportive and encouraging towards his opponent. Absolute gentleman.
How very true ,just shows how we can all get taken in by the professional side of someone until we see this side of them ,top man Ian and I wish you continued success .
Ian was an amazingly friendly competitor. I know he wanted to win, but I got the feeling Ian wanted RIck to play as well as possible too. The way Ian supported Rick throughout the round was awesome. Really a great example of sportsmanship. The commentary was top notch as well.
The section where Poults plays off the path around 33 mins is just an absolute joy. Poults giving a ridiculous level of insight into why he chooses to play off the path when 99.9% of amateur golfers would just instinctively take the free drop (if available) without a second thought is an amazing lesson. Couple that with Rick just laughing in the background at how lucky he is to be getting that sort of insight from Poulter and then seeing Rick's sheer joy and amazement when Poults pulls the shot off exactly as he described (albeit not to his own incredibly high standards) is wonderful. Brilliant video Rick - thank you!
This whole series is like getting a bunch of playing lessons. Super interesting to get a peek inside the thought process of these tour pros. Congrats Rick and the pros on making something so enjoyable as well as being informative and educational. Great stuff.
like Ian said he made some club choices his caddy would not have recommended at all . He could have easily taken 3 wood off more holes , Buttttttttttttttttttt he wanted to have some fun ;)
Until now I only knew him at work. I often get grumpy and whiny at work. Never knew the warm considerate gentleman that is the reality of the man. Sharing world class golfing thought processes with us is manna for the masses. PenguinGolf
What a brilliant piece of entertainment. Made so great by Ian's generosity with his time, knowledge, commitment and determination. The way he treated Rick as an equal and acknowledged the great shots while still wanting to win shows what a true gentleman he is. Just brilliant
Ian’s looks at the camera while Rick is talking to himself are genuinely hilarious. What a treat of a human being! Hope he knows how much we enjoy him in content!
This might just be my favorite video you’ve ever posted Rick. It really had everything. Hearing Ian’s thought processes on his shots was so fascinating!
This full rounds with tour pros are the best TH-cam golf content. Always thought the Foreplay Boys round with Kisner was the best...until this one. What an incredible job by Poulter. So fascinating to see his level of focus and detail for the entire round, all while coaching Rick through every shot.
What a player, what a gentleman, helping you to make the correct choices and telling us all about his choices. The one we always wanted to watch in the Ryder Cup, I hope he'll be able to be involved again, he'd be a great captain too
@@ArthurSymington1 Weak comeback. Things that happened before I was even born are hardly my fault. Someone taking money from murderers is indefensible.
I've said it before Rick, but to many after long week at work, these longer Friday night videos are like therapy. I sit smiling and laughing all the way through. Thanks and keep them coming. 🥇⛳
This was an absolutely fantastic round of golf with a very humble and generous guest. Ian Poulter has now become one of my favourite professional golfers. Superb content Rick, keep doing what you’re doing.
When Ian is done competing...he has a very bright future coaching! His ability to talk Rick through his shots is beyond impressive. Doesn't tell him what to do...let's him give his thought process then gives gentle nudges to a different approach.
Ian just gets it!!! 🎉 Him sharing his thoughts on his shots as he plays is so awesome! Thank you for this series because you never get to be on this side of the ropes… incredible content!
This was amongst the best golf vlogs I've watched. Ian's "asides" to camera were priceless. I was fortunate enough to play all three Woburn courses recently and this brought back great memories. IP is such fierce competitor and still so likeable.
Agree that this is one of the greatest videos from Rick, or any other youtube golfer for that matter. Ian's commentary is such a rich addition and the amazing insight it gives into the mental process of one of the greatest golfers of our time is invaluable. Kudos to all! I am at loss for words to describe how much I learned from this video.
Poulter's recovery shot on 7 was simply awesome. But I'm reminded that we can all play a shot like that now and again, it's part of the wonder of golf, those 'glimpses of glory' that keep us coming back. Ian seems like a fun guy to play a round with, and hearing him talk through his mind-set as he plays is gold. One of your best ever course vlogs Rick, well done.
I think all of your guests have been awesome and Ian is no exception. What an absolute pleasure it was to listen to his thought process as he approached each shot. And what an “on course” lesson it was for you personally. They way he’s asked you to talk you through your club and shot selection and then offered his advice was first class. What an entertaining video series. Long may they continue.
Congratulations Rick. One of the best yet. Massive credit to Ian Poulter too. His candidness in the interview and during this match was phenomenal and the postman once again delivered.
Best bit of TH-cam ever. Saw every minute of it. Poults was amazing and so gracious with his time. He doesn’t need any celebrity but just shows what a true gentleman and champion golfer he is. LEGEND!! Shiels was entertaining as ever. Keep on golfin in the free world❤❤
Team Rick, thank you for making these giants human. The transparency lifts the veil of media hype or villiany, and makes them human. They're multidimensional and more interesting than what we'd otherwise see on a broadcast. Keep it up.
Ian is such a great, genuine guy. I think we sometimes forget that these tour pros are just regular human beings, too. TH-cam has shown us how down to earth that most of these guys really are. I feel like I have actually gotten to know several of them through their exposure on social media. It’s very refreshing, and so fun to watch, and enjoy. This is the pinnacle of the TH-cam golf content world. Anyone that isn’t consuming this stuff, is truly missing out. Thanks Rick, and so many others….
A hugely misunderstood, and insanely genuine person. He seems like such a real friend. Always game to have a good laugh, always prepped for some sporty competition, and always so blatantly honest with his words. Huge respect for Ian with everything going on lately. He has truly become one of my favorite golfers. Thanks for the opportunity to watch this Rick. Best..
No... he's not misunderstood at all. He is very well understood. He's got a bit of "jerk" in him and some people do. He's put that on display so many times over the years that it's not even debatable. I saw it up close at a US Open and thought, "come on dude... get a tighter grip of your horses." Is it life and death that Poulter is that way? No... I've known bigger jerks than him, but until he comes out and admits some of his past behavior could have been better, no reason for anyone else to do it. That said, I think HE should feel lucky he got to play a round with Rick Shiels. No one ever has to say "Rick Shiels is hugely misunderstood."
Ian and Rick defines why Golf is the best sport on planet earth. The joy from these guys is spinning round the world. Applause from Stockholm, Sweden. (Looking forward to Stenson challenge). Awesome!
What an amazing video. Ian Poulter was fantastic, especially the way he talked thru his shots. You could tell that around the 14th hole he was in full match play mode and wanted to win.
Rick: Your match with Ian was epic. How Ian thought through each shot, his execution & how he walked Rick through the shot process was fantastic. This was by far the best 10 shot challenge to date.
@@DebraGalindo : I think Ian Poulter is one of the greatest Ryder Cup players of all time - he is just a great one-on-one competitor. If there was a major conducted at match play, not strike play, he’d have hoisted that trophy multiple times. What was even better was how Ian worked with Rick Tom make on course corrections & walk us through how he thinks thru a shot This video was about double the time of the player 10 shot challenge. Ian was very giving of his time & must have enjoyed interacting with Rick for it to run this long.
What a delight to get to listen to what was going on inside Ian's tiny gray cells. Ian's up and down on hole 6 after his first two shots. Holy tomato! I would give my eye teeth to play with Ian. What a great down-to-earth guy! Thanks SO MUCH, Ian and Rick!
Absolutely phenomenal! Ian was just great! From him explaining the shot, to encouraging Rick, and playing to the camera! I’ve always been a fan of his but now I have a better appreciation for him! Thanks for sharing.
Absolute gold! Here's an unfettered look into the mind of one of the world's best golfers on the golf course. Ian is such a great gentleman, you could tell he was enjoying showing Rick his home course. He was patient and kind throughout the match and has a keen sense of humor. Always been a fan of Ian but am even more so now. Love the 10 shot challenges!!
This makes me love Ian as a golfer and a human. You and him get along so well and he is very friendly and down to earth. You’re a great golfer and person too, but I’m always impressed when people who are at the top of their sport are so willing to give helpful information and have fun doing it.
Loved this! Ian's cheeky asides to camera when Rick was about to play a crazy shot were absolute gold. He was very generous with his comments and advice, but damn he wanted to win too. Best 10 stroke challenge yet.
The amount of times Rick changed clubs after Ian had given him his advice and opinion was mad. That’s the difference between a good player and a pro. They see so much more than an average golfer and they don’t over think things. Brilliant video
This has to be the best vlog in terms of a pro being so open on thought process etc and the approachability he shows, absolutely brilliant bloke, cheers both of you for a very entertaining and enjoyable experience!
What a humble and nice guy Ian Poulter is! The way he enjoyed the round with Rick has made me an even bigger fan of his!!! An absolute epic video! Watching these 2 guys having fun playing golf was the most entertaining thing I have seen in ages !! Thanks Rick, thanks Ian 🙏
Poults is always a good guy when he knows the camera’s on him. I’ve seen him be a proper grumpy, arrogant & ignorant bugger at tournaments when the cameras are off him.
Two huge personalities, and the chemistry was amazing! The energy over the entire two hour match was like watching a nail biting action movie. Just outstanding!
Fun match. Ian gets my praise for not only being a great golfer, but a helpful and friendly golf mate. (What we see of his game face on tour is so intense.) Instructive hearing him talk out the shots, as a high handicapper. Aces guys!
Absolutely golden. No change in his openess and generosity of spirit at any point, despite the difficulty of his position in the match and the fact he had nothing to gain and everything to lose. Easy to see how you'd want to have him on your team.
This is pure gold, Rick. Ian's snickering at your errant shot out of the trees on number 17 was too funny. "You chose the safer route!" What a great video, man! Thanks for doing these. You remind us that golf really is a lot of fun.
What a great ambassador and all round great guy Ian is. His experience, class, honesty and humour is what we love. I felt I was a caddy listening throughout the round. Thanks to you both.
It's really special the amount of time he takes to explain what to do for your shot and what he is trying to do for his shot. It's great to hear the mind of a pro at work.
What an episode! The way Ian takes the time to explain his thought process through each and every shot was fantastic, what a gentleman. Great content as always, right up there as one of my favourites. Thank you.
This was undoubtedly the best 10 Shot challenge yet. Ian is just amazing and a so much fun and enjoyable to watch and listen to. He was so great with Rick and with personable honesty and genuinely wanted Rick to do well. So much fun. Loved it!!!!
What an absolute legend. Being new to golf I loved listening to Ian’s thought process, course management/shot assessment…and a thoroughly nice guy to boot. Great content as always Rick 👍
That was so entertaining especially towards the end. Can’t tell you how much I love these 10 shot challenges. The trees at this place are insane though 😂 Despite Ian not having his best stuff I think he still showed the real class difference between tour pros and the rest of us - their ability to get up and down and eliminate big numbers is so good. Did anyone else notice how satisfyingly perfect his divots are as well??
The production quality is top notch. Long as a movie but more entertaining than one. So thankful for you and Ian for putting on a show and your team for putting it all together. I always had a neutral to negative impression of Ian but this show changed my mind. He's such a great teacher.
What a wonderful watch! Nearly 2 hours and kept me intrigued throughout, not often I can say that. Awesome interaction between you and Ian and what a truly humble, funny gentleman he is. Love your enthusiasm to win but also your graciousness in defeat...excellent
I think I’ve seen literally everything you’ve posted & loved the lot … But this is just on another level … What an incredible, entertaining, fascinating,generous guest Ian was … Once again The Postman delivered !!! Thank you Rick & the team … that & the podcast were magnificent
I can't stop re-watching this video...this is EPIC! Ian is such a good guy and funny as Hell. And this turned out to be way better than if you guys both shot 5 under.
super impressed by poults, honestly came across so humble and friendly. when people ask you can have a round with 3 others he's certainly jumped into consideration after seeing this. quality
After the interview, ian changed my mind about him. After this round I am now a fan. What a class act. And he's great on camera. This is the best round/challenge yet!!!
It was great to see and hear you and Ian talk about each shot and help each other through was great. I've had the pleasure of playing at Woburn on a company golf day as an absolutely useless beginner, with borrowed clubs, and enjoyed every single second of that wonderful place.
Ian Poulter is one of the most genuine players out there. Entertaining, bloody great golfer and full of banter! Loved this one Rick! All down to the last….drama at its best! 🤙🏻
The postman delivers again. Quality video, great insight into how quickly the tour pro assesses and visualises what’s in front of him. One of the best videos of its type I’ve seen.
Great video, and insight into the mindset of a pro golfer, so open and honest. Love how Ian never seems to claim to be unlucky. When shots don't come out perfect he always owns them, "landed it too short" on hole 5, when he is fortunate the next hole he's equally quick to say it. It is so easy to believe you're unlucky all the time, when you are the only one in control. You generally make your own luck, a reminder for me that once you own that in golf, instead of blaming the golfing gods, your game can only improve!
Everyone knows Ian's character, but he was absolutely fantastic - talking thru his thoughts and approach to each shot - you rarely get those sorts of insights into the mind of a top golfer 👌
It was great to see Ian start to really dig in on number 14 and show the insane talent that pros have. Both great sports, a gentleman’s broadcast that reminds me of Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf.
I'm very new to golf, only did driving range twice so far but I'm hooked. I don't know most of what they were saying but even a person with no knowledge of golf can be entertained by these two. Great banter, loving this ⛳⛳⛳
What an amazing video. Hands down one of the best videos I’ve seen you make. What a great guy Ian was and to listen to the way his mind works over his shots is brilliant. The amount of detail he has running through his head gives us an insight to what tour pros think about. Well played thou Rick. First tee nerves for us common golfers is tough but playing a full 18 with a tour pro must be hard. Well in mate ✌🏼
Ian was so so good for this. Really showed his thought process. And then gave you as much guidance as possible……….and then gave you plenty of banter too! Arguably one of your best videos so far!
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Great fun! Would love to see an episode of you playing Colin Montgomery.
@@Colin_1977that would be amazing🎉
The time Ian Poulter has for you, and his openness about his thought processes is just phenomenal. What an absolute gentleman. Best guest ever.
Absolute class act. Watching him talk through each shot was amazing too.
I was just thinking how a lot of viewers might find this boring, but I'm here lapping up every bit of it. True golfers will understand. This type of long form content with a pro is pure gold. Good on ya Ian, hope to see a win soon. 🏆
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Ttue, even with the barrage of negative comments from the tour about them going to LIV, it cant dent the legendary armor of Ian. What a guy.... Tiger could play, but he has nothing on Ian when it comes to character!!!!!
Word. The OG
That last hole, Ian absolutely turned up the gas and destroyed the hole for the win. but the man cheered Rick on and complimented his efforts, gave advice fetched the divots and turned a high five into a hug. Absolute class act.
Completely agree, one of my favorite Rick videos all time
That's what's amazing about top tour pros. They can be absolute monsters when they want to
Wow 🤯
Loved it, as with a lot of the other comments, Ian was a true gentleman, encouraging throughout to Rick, great video!!
Fave guest so far. When he said "I hate losing" before the 17th, he suddenly seemed dialed in on every shot
Awesome episode
This is by far my favorite video from Rick. Hearing the thought process from Mr. Poulter was absolutely amazing.
Absolutely great content
gonna say the same thing . istening to a proper pro talking through shots shows the difference in levels and is great to get a chance to listen too
I’ve enjoyed all of the others but this one felt too long.. I got to about hole 4 and felt bored.. there was just too much waffle between the shots 🤷♂️
May be I’ve been spoilt this week with GG at pebble beach, Bryan Bros and Grant at the ProAm and last nights BDS with Paige?
1st class from both players:)
I love how you refer to him as Mr. Poulter, even in a youtube comment. Such respect 👏
Of all your pro golfer guests, I absolutely loved how Ian handled this round of golf. He was your caddy, he took us through basically every shot and was just an absolutely amazing golfer. Well done Ian...loved it!
How he vocalizes his process for each shot, his candor on bad shots, the way he plays to the camera, Ian is far and away the best guest for this challenge. Super entertaining and the golf was very relatable for the majority of us.
He's used to that LIV atmosphere now. Gotta love it.
💯% pure gold content. Ian didn’t simply participate in the 10 shot challenge, he performed and demonstrated an appreciation for us viewers. I've always liked him as a golfer, but I'm now a legit fan and will root for him whenever he's in a field.
Seriously, he just made this one of the best Rick videos ever, i've never had so many laugh out loud moments on this channel, as i did with this video. And you can tell that Ian wanted the win!
What I love most about this is I've seen Poulter play loads, and heard him in interviews, but that is him being a pro. Here we feel like we're just hanging out making friends with him along with Rick. Plus the camera loves him and vice versa. What an absolute treat. Gold.
This is my favorite video you’ve posted thus far Rick. I’ve always liked Ian, but I’ve gained a massive amount of appreciation for him and his character after watching him interact with you and giving us, the viewers, great entertainment. Of course, you always deliver yourself! Thanks so much for your hard work.
Well said
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Couldn't agree more, best 10 shot challenge yet thanks to poults
always the best dresser, for sure.
Ian was helping with every single shot and sharing the course knowledge, what a great guest, the best you ever had Rick!
Imagine getting the chance to play a legendary clutch player, who is still playing amazing golf later in his career.
Ian Poulter must feel very lucky
this same joke is made on every 10 shot challenge video and it cracks me up every time
@@bolsterfightbecause it's my joke! It's fun making it different for each player.
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You must be lonely making the same pathetic joke every time
Brilliant 😊
Best guest by quite some distance. Considering his standing in the game, it's brilliant to see how grounded his is, and genuinely supportive and encouraging towards his opponent. Absolute gentleman.
Meh. His LIV shenanigans have lowered my estimation of him. Not that'll he care with all that extra money that went his way.
@@RD-zx6pyI doubt he’d care that much anyway pal 😂
Standing in the game? Don't think I've ever seen the guy in contention to win any tournament
@@SL0409 maybe was a reference to his Ryder Cup performances rather than individual tournament play.
@@SL0409he’s literally got 15 wins between the PGA and European Tour 😂
So much respect for Ian Poulter. What a charming and warm man. Thanks to both Rick and Ian for sharing their round with us.
This video has changed my perception of Ian. The way he helps around the course and his patience is awesome to see.
Yeah, maybe you shouldn't judge people you've never met based on some golf and media footage.
How very true ,just shows how we can all get taken in by the professional side of someone until we see this side of them ,top man Ian and I wish you continued success .
lol, I almost didn’t watch when I saw it was Ian. This turned out to be my favorite “Can I beat”.
@@killuaonhorsevery easy thing to say. Unfortunately that’s usually impossible.
Hands down the best guest thus far. Ian was all class with time, encouragement, explanations. Unbelievable content I thought.
Ian was an amazingly friendly competitor. I know he wanted to win, but I got the feeling Ian wanted RIck to play as well as possible too. The way Ian supported Rick throughout the round was awesome. Really a great example of sportsmanship. The commentary was top notch as well.
The section where Poults plays off the path around 33 mins is just an absolute joy. Poults giving a ridiculous level of insight into why he chooses to play off the path when 99.9% of amateur golfers would just instinctively take the free drop (if available) without a second thought is an amazing lesson. Couple that with Rick just laughing in the background at how lucky he is to be getting that sort of insight from Poulter and then seeing Rick's sheer joy and amazement when Poults pulls the shot off exactly as he described (albeit not to his own incredibly high standards) is wonderful. Brilliant video Rick - thank you!
Amateurs take the drop because we pay for our clubs. If I got clubs for free like ian maybe I'd consider it 😂
The most entertaining round of golf I have seen. Ian’s insight into the thought process behind each shot was a real eye opener
These 10 shot challenges are my favorite content on the channel. They never disappoint. Ian was a good sport and a lot of fun.
This should be an annual match. Poulter is great on camera and the chemistry is great!
The look on ricks face after Ian hit the ball of the path. Priceless
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This whole series is like getting a bunch of playing lessons. Super interesting to get a peek inside the thought process of these tour pros. Congrats Rick and the pros on making something so enjoyable as well as being informative and educational. Great stuff.
Gained massive respect for Ian for being super relatable and otherworldly composed even when he's not playing his best. What a guy
like Ian said he made some club choices his caddy would not have recommended at all . He could have easily taken 3 wood off more holes , Buttttttttttttttttttt he wanted to have some fun ;)
Yeah, I love this guy. Great personality. Dude has four kids, and you can definitely tell.
Until now I only knew him at work. I often get grumpy and whiny at work.
Never knew the warm considerate gentleman that is the reality of the man. Sharing world class golfing thought processes with us is manna for the masses.
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What a brilliant piece of entertainment. Made so great by Ian's generosity with his time, knowledge, commitment and determination. The way he treated Rick as an equal and acknowledged the great shots while still wanting to win shows what a true gentleman he is.
Just brilliant
No other words just brilliant
What an absolute legend Ian is, competitive without being arrogant and helpful, what awesome viewing 😎
Ian’s looks at the camera while Rick is talking to himself are genuinely hilarious. What a treat of a human being! Hope he knows how much we enjoy him in content!
This might just be my favorite video you’ve ever posted Rick. It really had everything. Hearing Ian’s thought processes on his shots was so fascinating!
I sincerely hope more people can see what a great guy Ian is after this. I've always liked him, even more now.
Funny thing, I never liked him but now I do. I really think these guys would do themselves a favour by doing more of this sort of thing.
@@dondyhrI could not agree more. Getting to see their personality really opens your eyes to just how down to Earth they can be.
This full rounds with tour pros are the best TH-cam golf content. Always thought the Foreplay Boys round with Kisner was the best...until this one. What an incredible job by Poulter. So fascinating to see his level of focus and detail for the entire round, all while coaching Rick through every shot.
This
What a player, what a gentleman, helping you to make the correct choices and telling us all about his choices. The one we always wanted to watch in the Ryder Cup, I hope he'll be able to be involved again, he'd be a great captain too
Ian is actually helping and giving Rick alot of reads and advises as he plays.
For all the success he's had in his career, Ian Poulter seems like such a nice, humble bloke. No heirs nor graces, just down to earth.
Humble 🤣
Yeah, I especially like how humble he was when he took $30 million to play for a authoritarian, human rights abusing regime. Great guy!
@@drfell9105like you would turn free money down 😂😂
@@drfell9105Yet here you are living in the UK, the worlds biggest colonisers. You should move.
@@ArthurSymington1 Weak comeback. Things that happened before I was even born are hardly my fault. Someone taking money from murderers is indefensible.
I've said it before Rick, but to many after long week at work, these longer Friday night videos are like therapy. I sit smiling and laughing all the way through. Thanks and keep them coming. 🥇⛳
Nothing better on a Friday
This was an absolutely fantastic round of golf with a very humble and generous guest. Ian Poulter has now become one of my favourite professional golfers. Superb content Rick, keep doing what you’re doing.
When Ian is done competing...he has a very bright future coaching! His ability to talk Rick through his shots is beyond impressive. Doesn't tell him what to do...let's him give his thought process then gives gentle nudges to a different approach.
Ian just gets it!!! 🎉 Him sharing his thoughts on his shots as he plays is so awesome! Thank you for this series because you never get to be on this side of the ropes… incredible content!
This was amongst the best golf vlogs I've watched. Ian's "asides" to camera were priceless. I was fortunate enough to play all three Woburn courses recently and this brought back great memories. IP is such fierce competitor and still so likeable.
Agree that this is one of the greatest videos from Rick, or any other youtube golfer for that matter. Ian's commentary is such a rich addition and the amazing insight it gives into the mental process of one of the greatest golfers of our time is invaluable. Kudos to all! I am at loss for words to describe how much I learned from this video.
I loved how much Ian was at ease, enjoying the battle and joking at the same time.
You bring out the best in them, Rick.
Poulter's recovery shot on 7 was simply awesome. But I'm reminded that we can all play a shot like that now and again, it's part of the wonder of golf, those 'glimpses of glory' that keep us coming back. Ian seems like a fun guy to play a round with, and hearing him talk through his mind-set as he plays is gold. One of your best ever course vlogs Rick, well done.
Great fun watching you guys play on a 30 below northern Wisconsin afternoon... Waiting for The Sony Open 3rd round to start~
I think all of your guests have been awesome and Ian is no exception. What an absolute pleasure it was to listen to his thought process as he approached each shot. And what an “on course” lesson it was for you personally. They way he’s asked you to talk you through your club and shot selection and then offered his advice was first class. What an entertaining video series. Long may they continue.
What a great guest Ian was! Would love to see him more. He was made for TH-cam.
was thinking the same, he's perfect for TH-cam.
Congratulations Rick. One of the best yet. Massive credit to Ian Poulter too. His candidness in the interview and during this match was phenomenal and the postman once again delivered.
Best bit of TH-cam ever. Saw every minute of it. Poults was amazing and so gracious with his time. He doesn’t need any celebrity but just shows what a true gentleman and champion golfer he is. LEGEND!! Shiels was entertaining as ever. Keep on golfin in the free world❤❤
Team Rick, thank you for making these giants human. The transparency lifts the veil of media hype or villiany, and makes them human. They're multidimensional and more interesting than what we'd otherwise see on a broadcast. Keep it up.
Ian is such a great, genuine guy. I think we sometimes forget that these tour pros are just regular human beings, too. TH-cam has shown us how down to earth that most of these guys really are. I feel like I have actually gotten to know several of them through their exposure on social media. It’s very refreshing, and so fun to watch, and enjoy. This is the pinnacle of the TH-cam golf content world. Anyone that isn’t consuming this stuff, is truly missing out. Thanks Rick, and so many others….
A hugely misunderstood, and insanely genuine person. He seems like such a real friend. Always game to have a good laugh, always prepped for some sporty competition, and always so blatantly honest with his words. Huge respect for Ian with everything going on lately. He has truly become one of my favorite golfers. Thanks for the opportunity to watch this Rick. Best..
No... he's not misunderstood at all. He is very well understood. He's got a bit of "jerk" in him and some people do. He's put that on display so many times over the years that it's not even debatable. I saw it up close at a US Open and thought, "come on dude... get a tighter grip of your horses." Is it life and death that Poulter is that way? No... I've known bigger jerks than him, but until he comes out and admits some of his past behavior could have been better, no reason for anyone else to do it.
That said, I think HE should feel lucky he got to play a round with Rick Shiels. No one ever has to say "Rick Shiels is hugely misunderstood."
Those displays were pure competitiveness@@jcjbike
@martinmoore7551. Nah…. It’s a jerk. If you were right, all competitors would behave that way.
Ian and Rick defines why Golf is the best sport on planet earth. The joy from these guys is spinning round the world. Applause from Stockholm, Sweden. (Looking forward to Stenson challenge). Awesome!
What an amazing video. Ian Poulter was fantastic, especially the way he talked thru his shots. You could tell that around the 14th hole he was in full match play mode and wanted to win.
Always been a big Poulter fan but seeing him in this element has made me a life long follower, what a legend!
Rick: Your match with Ian was epic. How Ian thought through each shot, his execution & how he walked Rick through the shot process was fantastic. This was by far the best 10 shot challenge to date.
Do you think he is a goat?
@@DebraGalindo : I think Ian Poulter is one of the greatest Ryder Cup players of all time - he is just a great one-on-one competitor.
If there was a major conducted at match play, not strike play, he’d have hoisted that trophy multiple times.
What was even better was how Ian worked with Rick Tom make on course corrections & walk us through how he thinks thru a shot
This video was about double the time of the player 10 shot challenge. Ian was very giving of his time & must have enjoyed interacting with Rick for it to run this long.
@@brucekatona8717 I think same as you do tho, do you play golf?
@@brucekatona8717 Where are you from?
What a delight to get to listen to what was going on inside Ian's tiny gray cells. Ian's up and down on hole 6 after his first two shots. Holy tomato! I would give my eye teeth to play with Ian. What a great down-to-earth guy! Thanks SO MUCH, Ian and Rick!
Absolutely phenomenal! Ian was just great! From him explaining the shot, to encouraging Rick, and playing to the camera! I’ve always been a fan of his but now I have a better appreciation for him! Thanks for sharing.
It’s amazing what a competitive soul Ian is. You can almost pinpoint the moment he decides. Amazing.
Absolute gold! Here's an unfettered look into the mind of one of the world's best golfers on the golf course. Ian is such a great gentleman, you could tell he was enjoying showing Rick his home course. He was patient and kind throughout the match and has a keen sense of humor. Always been a fan of Ian but am even more so now. Love the 10 shot challenges!!
This makes me love Ian as a golfer and a human. You and him get along so well and he is very friendly and down to earth. You’re a great golfer and person too, but I’m always impressed when people who are at the top of their sport are so willing to give helpful information and have fun doing it.
Loved this! Ian's cheeky asides to camera when Rick was about to play a crazy shot were absolute gold. He was very generous with his comments and advice, but damn he wanted to win too. Best 10 stroke challenge yet.
The amount of times Rick changed clubs after Ian had given him his advice and opinion was mad. That’s the difference between a good player and a pro. They see so much more than an average golfer and they don’t over think things. Brilliant video
Possibly my favorite video of recent! What a bloke Ian was. Definitely need more Ian on the channel!
This has to be the best vlog in terms of a pro being so open on thought process etc and the approachability he shows, absolutely brilliant bloke, cheers both of you for a very entertaining and enjoyable experience!
What a humble and nice guy Ian Poulter is! The way he enjoyed the round with Rick has made me an even bigger fan of his!!! An absolute epic video! Watching these 2 guys having fun playing golf was the most entertaining thing I have seen in ages !! Thanks Rick, thanks Ian 🙏
Poults is always a good guy when he knows the camera’s on him. I’ve seen him be a proper grumpy, arrogant & ignorant bugger at tournaments when the cameras are off him.
Two huge personalities, and the chemistry was amazing! The energy over the entire two hour match was like watching a nail biting action movie. Just outstanding!
Really, do you think so?
Fun match. Ian gets my praise for not only being a great golfer, but a helpful and friendly golf mate. (What we see of his game face on tour is so intense.) Instructive hearing him talk out the shots, as a high handicapper. Aces guys!
Absolutely golden. No change in his openess and generosity of spirit at any point, despite the difficulty of his position in the match and the fact he had nothing to gain and everything to lose. Easy to see how you'd want to have him on your team.
This is pure gold, Rick. Ian's snickering at your errant shot out of the trees on number 17 was too funny. "You chose the safer route!"
What a great video, man! Thanks for doing these. You remind us that golf really is a lot of fun.
Poults is a natural you tuber. He engaged with the audience so well. His openness and relaxed attitude were fantastic to watch
What a great ambassador and all round great guy Ian is. His experience, class, honesty and humour is what we love. I felt I was a caddy listening throughout the round. Thanks to you both.
This is such a treat!!! Confirming what I gathered from watching Ian through the years. What a guy!! Thanks Rick, and Ian
It's really special the amount of time he takes to explain what to do for your shot and what he is trying to do for his shot. It's great to hear the mind of a pro at work.
What an episode! The way Ian takes the time to explain his thought process through each and every shot was fantastic, what a gentleman. Great content as always, right up there as one of my favourites. Thank you.
This was undoubtedly the best 10 Shot challenge yet. Ian is just amazing and a so much fun and enjoyable to watch and listen to. He was so great with Rick and with personable honesty and genuinely wanted Rick to do well.
So much fun. Loved it!!!!
Ian sharing his course management and insight on each shot is so interesting to hear. Such a great guest
What an absolute legend. Being new to golf I loved listening to Ian’s thought process, course management/shot assessment…and a thoroughly nice guy to boot. Great content as always Rick 👍
Ian is one of greatest players for the game. His energy and charisma playing this sport is one of a kind. Absolutely one of my most favorite players!
That was so entertaining especially towards the end. Can’t tell you how much I love these 10 shot challenges. The trees at this place are insane though 😂 Despite Ian not having his best stuff I think he still showed the real class difference between tour pros and the rest of us - their ability to get up and down and eliminate big numbers is so good. Did anyone else notice how satisfyingly perfect his divots are as well??
I noticed that too, honestly Ian is such an incredible guy. What do you think?
The production quality is top notch. Long as a movie but more entertaining than one. So thankful for you and Ian for putting on a show and your team for putting it all together. I always had a neutral to negative impression of Ian but this show changed my mind. He's such a great teacher.
What a wonderful watch! Nearly 2 hours and kept me intrigued throughout, not often I can say that. Awesome interaction between you and Ian and what a truly humble, funny gentleman he is. Love your enthusiasm to win but also your graciousness in defeat...excellent
Loved hearing the inner dialogue from Ian shot by shot! A true professional!
I think I’ve seen literally everything you’ve posted & loved the lot …
But this is just on another level … What an incredible, entertaining, fascinating,generous guest Ian was … Once again The Postman delivered !!!
Thank you Rick & the team … that & the podcast were magnificent
I can't stop re-watching this video...this is EPIC! Ian is such a good guy and funny as Hell. And this turned out to be way better than if you guys both shot 5 under.
super impressed by poults, honestly came across so humble and friendly. when people ask you can have a round with 3 others he's certainly jumped into consideration after seeing this. quality
After the interview, ian changed my mind about him. After this round I am now a fan. What a class act. And he's great on camera. This is the best round/challenge yet!!!
I love how Rick calls what shot he’s gonna play, and then hits something totally different, ONE OF US
This has got to be the most I’ve ever learned watching one of these. Incredible video. Ian was a perfect guest. I hope he makes a return!
It was great to see and hear you and Ian talk about each shot and help each other through was great. I've had the pleasure of playing at Woburn on a company golf day as an absolutely useless beginner, with borrowed clubs, and enjoyed every single second of that wonderful place.
Ian Poulter is one of the most genuine players out there. Entertaining, bloody great golfer and full of banter! Loved this one Rick! All down to the last….drama at its best! 🤙🏻
The postman delivers again. Quality video, great insight into how quickly the tour pro assesses and visualises what’s in front of him. One of the best videos of its type I’ve seen.
Amazing video. Ian is such a class act and watching him talk through each shot, helping you, was great. Bring him on more! We want more Ian!
Great video, and insight into the mindset of a pro golfer, so open and honest. Love how Ian never seems to claim to be unlucky. When shots don't come out perfect he always owns them, "landed it too short" on hole 5, when he is fortunate the next hole he's equally quick to say it. It is so easy to believe you're unlucky all the time, when you are the only one in control. You generally make your own luck, a reminder for me that once you own that in golf, instead of blaming the golfing gods, your game can only improve!
To listen to Ian talk us through all the shots was awesome. What a guy. Thanks Rick and team❤
This was an absolutely brilliant episode, Rick & Team! A pleasure to watch and I hope Poults comes back again for ya's for another round.
Ian is like a mathematician,scientist,meteorologist and sportsman rolled into one, just shows the level of pro golfers 👍
And a postman 😉
Everyone knows Ian's character, but he was absolutely fantastic - talking thru his thoughts and approach to each shot - you rarely get those sorts of insights into the mind of a top golfer 👌
It was great to see Ian start to really dig in on number 14 and show the insane talent that pros have. Both great sports, a gentleman’s broadcast that reminds me of Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf.
Probably the most entertaining one yet. Poulter was terrific describing the challenge/strategy with each shot presented. Well done men!
Best 10 shot challenge by far, the insight into both Ian & how to consider & play holes was phenomenal 👏👏
I'm very new to golf, only did driving range twice so far but I'm hooked. I don't know most of what they were saying but even a person with no knowledge of golf can be entertained by these two. Great banter, loving this ⛳⛳⛳
You addicted yet?
What an amazing video. Hands down one of the best videos I’ve seen you make. What a great guy Ian was and to listen to the way his mind works over his shots is brilliant. The amount of detail he has running through his head gives us an insight to what tour pros think about. Well played thou Rick. First tee nerves for us common golfers is tough but playing a full 18 with a tour pro must be hard. Well in mate ✌🏼
This was fantastic. The editing team are really stepping up and presenting this content really well
Ian was so so good for this. Really showed his thought process. And then gave you as much guidance as possible……….and then gave you plenty of banter too! Arguably one of your best videos so far!