Tom Watson is my favourite golfer by miles Often a winner and comes across as such a nice guy. But he was just the same when he lost. Best bad weather golfer ever.
Seve made a beautiful birdy on 18, and unfortunately Tom couldn't save his par from tight up against the wall. A two shot swing that sealed the Open that year. One of the great Open stories.
Tom’s feat of almost winning the Open at age 60 ranks as one of my favorite golf moment and is arguably one of the most impressive feat accomplished in golf.
Mate I was in tears when he missed the putt. He hit such a great iron shot that just rode the wind too much. It would have been the greatest sporting achievement in history in my opinion. I find it tough to watch it back, always hope the outcome will be different. 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹. Still an amazing achievement all the same.
I second this. I have never been more nervous watching a golf tournament than I was during the 2009 Open. Had Tom Watson won, that would have been the greatest moment in golf history.
Exactly. Rick, unlike many young adults, has the ability to effectively blend wit with respect. And Tom Watson definitely deserves respect because he has always been a class act.
Can we just acknowledge the quality of content that Rick puts out. This is unbelievable. The opportunity to see St. Andrews this close up. Unbelievable.
@@KarlsCracklingCottonMouth what exactly did he do? If you volunteered to work at a tournament, what is a player in the tournament supposed to treat you like? Did he walk by you and spit in your faces? Is he supposed to go around and hand out 100 dollar bills to you? smh Unless you can be specific and documented any so called bad behavior, you should keep your pie hole shut.
@@pb12661He has a right to talk about his experience with Tom, just like all of you with your positive opinions of the man. Id like to hear what he did specifically, but it shouldnt shock anyone that celebrities arent always the pleasant people they are on camera.
That was incredible. I have 3 sons. Two played high school and college golf. The oldest played about 6 years on the mini tours and actually won twice. They all grew up in the 70s and 80s while Tom Watson was the best golfer on the planet. Mr Watson is considered a deity in my family. It took our family a good three months to get over the disappointing loss to Stewart Cink. None of us to this day have anything kind to say about Mr Cink ( just kidding). Tom’s memory is phenomenal. We saw him play at the Greater Greensboro Open the year he was first Ryder cup captain. After the Friday round he came out of the scorers tent and found my boys because he noticed the intense cheering squad that followed him for 2 days. He spent a good 30 minutes talking with them. They were thrilled. In 1997 my oldest son and I were at the Masters and found Tom on the Third tee waiting for the fairway to clear. Brian was in the front row wearing a Ram hat. Tom saw him and joked that he liked his hat. Brian replied that he liked Tom’s hat also. The crowd laughed. Then Tom looked at my son and said I remember you from Greensboro. Is your dad here. Brian said yes and Tom waved and spoke to me. Great memories from a great man.
Oh that loss at Turnberry was crushing. Tom was so so close. After he hit his tee shot on 18 I thought he had it. That second shot killed him. Oh so so close.
As a senior player myself its gratifying to see him use that smooth stroke with excellent results. Its not all about power and club seed. What a gentleman!
Getting to play with Tom just goes to show the outstanding work you’ve done to promote golf in the best possible way. Well done Rick a true ambassador for our much loved sport
That was priceless. This is why I love watching your channel Rick. Playing the old course with a legend like Tom and bringing back all those memories. The conversation so engaging that I selfishly wanted to see more. Bravo!
After watching so many of ricks video's.. I can't explain the smile it brings to me to see Rick hit the balls so well in what must have been so important to him by to show up and play his best.. class
Just an incredible sight to see Tom Watson at St. Andrews once again. Tremendous shotmaking by both of you to finish level par. I wonder how much more nervous month one of making content Rick would have been compared to present Rick.
This warmed my heart so much. Absolute class from Shielsy, Tom, the production as well. This was top of the pops Rick. To see Tom's swing still smooth as ever at his age was a real treat.
Tom Watson’s book “Getting Up and Down from 40 yards and in…” was one of the first instructional books I bought back in the mid-1980s when I got serious about learning the game. He suggested two drills which I did which vastly improved my vision and understanding of shot making around the green. First he suggested going to the range and hitting every iron and wedge starting with 1/4 swings, then progressing to 1/2, 3/4 and full while observing and comparing elevation, carry and roll distances. Then armed with that new encyclopedia of golf knowledge go out and practice at a short game area hitting shots with all the clubs from 40, 30, 20, and 10 yards. It made me realize that in many situations from 40 yards and in there are better odds of keeping the ball on the green and closer to the hole with a partial swing with a mid-iron vs. just reaching for 60° lob wedge. I also a few years ago read his retrospective book “The Timeless Swing” in which he reflects on how his approach to the game evolved. I still play with a PING Pal putter similar to the one he used to win the Open and other majors and try to channel his spirt when I put, telling my playing partners I got the putter when I joined the “Tom Watson Psychic Friends Network” 😂.
Thanks! This post reminded me that I have his “Getting Up and Down” book and used to refer to it a lot. So I just pulled it off the shelf and will go through it again. My short game needs a lot of work!
Hi Rick! Loved this video of you and Tom Watson playing at the Old Course. My wife and I were on a cruise ship excursion and we were fortunate enough to meet you on this very day. Seeing you and Tom Watson was the highlight of our entire GB cruise! Thank you so much for taking the time to take a selfie with us!
@@GolfQuestChannel I was there either right before or right after their 3 hole round. They were filming some kind of a putting contest on the 18th green when I arrived. It was such a highlight.
I'm so pleased for you Rick. You've worked really hard, given some amazing golf advice, created outstanding content and now - you just played 4 x holes with Tom Watson!!! Legends - both of you.
Rick, your content the last year or so has been on an entirely new level. Congrats on getting these amazing opportunities, and thank you for sharing them with us!
All the wonderful, elegantly stated comments below about Mr.Tom Watson and Rick are spot on. Rick, I would have had great difficulty just swinging the club as Tom's partner. You both played great. Rick's first shot to the 17th green was awesome. Tom, thanks for sharing your experiences and stories. Fabulous video.
Rick, of all the great playing content you've posted over the years, this is my favorite. Playing with a golf icon and having a little fun. As you can tell, I'm a bit of a Tom Watson fanboy, so I really enjoyed seeing him hit shots again. Thanks very much for making my day. Incidentally, you hit it great! Well done.
As a kid I followed Watson for 18 holes in the legendary Duel in the Sun when he defeated Nicklaus with a record score for the Open. So I saw his favourite shot on the 18th at Turnberry. Absolute legend...
What a great video!! The interaction. The history. Hearing Tom’s thoughts on the course and each hole. And last but certainly not least his still smooth swing. I’ll be watching this quite a few more times.
One of the absolute greats of the game. Tom Watson will always be one of my favorites. Such a gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting him once. I will always treasure that.
Never mind the quality of golf..the quality of the man tom is really shines through. Great video and loved how engaged he is with you and the natural chatter.
Well done Rick. You've done incredibly well to get to this stage and now to be playing this course with people like Tom Watson must feel pretty special.
The fact that Rick is both featured on the Open channel, and given this opportunity to play there, and can have such a legendary playing partner, is a true testament to his impact as an ambassador for the game. We know, and so do they. Good on ya Rick!
Rick everytime you put out new content I think there's no way it's gonna be topped..... Then a 5 time Open Champ! Rick you and your team are the best keep it coming and thank you!
That has left me with goosebumps, what a great piece. The best club in a different format and what an absolute gent was Mr Watson. He was legendary. So open and giving, nice just what a guy. Loved it. And yes living legend is right 100%
I love how the channel is evolving .A lister golf names now playing with RS ; its fantastic. RS is a golf course household name now . Production is superb, well done to all who work to produce this content
Been watching golf and most sports all my life(50 years), and Tom Watson was always one of those elite professionals that you never heard a negative word about. Like NEVER! The guy always maintained a level of humbleness paired with confidence that few elite professionals exuded.
Tom Watson with five Opens, a playoff at age 59, and such a gentleman too. His “Swing for a Lifetime” remains on my bookshelf and so admired in the UK. Two of my favorite instructors sharing the Olde Course. Made my evening!
Had the great pleasure of meeting him a couple of days before this was filmed at Monifieth GC where he took his first ever shot in links golf in '75 before winning the Open at Carnoustie.An absolute gentleman.He was there "incognito" & it just had "Watson - Visitor" on the BRS 🤣.He chatted away to us for 10-15mins before we teed off - true legend
Thanks SO much, Rick, for giving us this reminder of how much this game can inspire us! Tom is a welcome bit of class amongst all the nonsense that seems to fracture today's commercialized business of golf. He's truly one of the coolest, kindest people we've ever been blessed to see play at the highest level. Thanks again for sharing this with us.
Rick thats a memory you will have till your last breath. Playing with an absolute "LEGEND" Mr Tom Watson. I love your Channel. This Ole man from Australia got teary eyed at the end of the video. Thankyou so much for posting this video Rick. love ya mate
Wow - Rick must be pinching himself after that experience! I'm so glad Rick played well, under some pressure - and doesn't Tom still hit a lovely ball?! Huge respect to Tom, a true legend of the game, and a real class act. 🙂
There used to be a champions tour major event in Portland, OR every year. My dad worked for Jeld-Wen who was the title sponsor. One year, he got to work a practice round and brought me with him so I could walk around and watch these guys play before the tournament started and it would be hard for me to see. I was probably 10-11 at the time but already loved golf. I decided to follow Tom Watson around for a couple holes, and on the third or fourth, he came over and said “how you doing today young man?” I could barely talk but said “good Mr Watson. “ Then he said he’d seen me following him for a couple holes and asked if I would want to walk with him and his caddie and help him for the next couple. Absolute class act. He made me a fan for life. He didn’t need to do that at all but knew he’d make my day.
You taught me everything I know bro I appreciate all of you content!!❤️❤️ I was gifted a set of r7s from my father in law in October and I’ve made it to a 15 handicap so far. Thanks for everything bro. I think I may have a chance in a 3-5 years if I continue to play every day.
I upvoted before I even watched it (it's Tom Watson at Saint Andrews). Min Woo Lee, right before right before he became a top-50 golfer was really cool, but this beat that mile.
What an amazing man, I so wanted him to win the the open when he had the play off with Stuart Cink. A true ambassador of the beautiful game., so humble and genuine. Well done Rick.
Tom Watson has always been my favorite, even before I knew the difference between a pitching wedge and a 5 iron. I wasn’t always sure why, but obviously it’s because he’s just a genuinely good guy.
I have watched every shot he hit that I could since I was 8 in 1977 and he has been my favorite until his retirement which was almost as heart breaking as the 2009 Open.
The US & UK meet again.....another stunning and super fun video from Mr. Shiels, and thanks a million to the joy that Tom Watson still brings his fans and viewers!!!
What a honour playing with the great Tom Watson at St. Andrews !! living the Dream M8 and to top it off you played some of your best shots EVER !! well done Rick
It always a good watch when two people can speak so passionately about the thing they love and its a genuine back and fourth and everyone is just having a great time. Great video Rick
I’ve had some colleagues meet and play a few holes with Tom prior to a past open and have said he is just about the nicest guy you could ever meet. What a legend and what a great video Rick. What an honour to experience this one and have it recorded for history……amazing. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Tom Watson was always my favourite golfer from when I was very young - what a treat to see him still strike the ball so cleanly all these years later and what a gentleman he is. Great vid, thanks Rick
I love how engaging and genuine Tom is with Rick. Seems like he was genuinely having a good time.
A true gentleman
Tom's just a great guy like that, always has been. Feel like he's been forgotten about the last 8 or 10 years
I couldn’t agree more
Fantastic video Rick. Got Tom’s autograph after the 2019 Seniors Open at St Andrews. He signed my Lesdons of
Tom Watson is my favourite golfer by miles Often a winner and comes across as such a nice guy. But he was just the same when he lost. Best bad weather golfer ever.
When your stories start with..."well, I was tied with Seve..." you know you're a legend!
Seve*
Yeah, right. 😆
I shot an 83 Monday and a 103 today. I don’t think people realize how consistently good the legends were and honestly still are.
Seve made a beautiful birdy on 18, and unfortunately Tom couldn't save his par from tight up against the wall. A two shot swing that sealed the Open that year. One of the great Open stories.
@@elliotwills9785 gud catch
Bearing in mind that you must have been extremely nervous that was some of your best ball striking I’ve seen. What an honour to have played with Tom.
Ditto.
My thoughts exactly. Good for Rick!
Amazing Rick! Way to go with one of the best ever!
Tom’s feat of almost winning the Open at age 60 ranks as one of my favorite golf moment and is arguably one of the most impressive feat accomplished in golf.
Mate I was in tears when he missed the putt. He hit such a great iron shot that just rode the wind too much. It would have been the greatest sporting achievement in history in my opinion. I find it tough to watch it back, always hope the outcome will be different. 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹. Still an amazing achievement all the same.
I second this. I have never been more nervous watching a golf tournament than I was during the 2009 Open. Had Tom Watson won, that would have been the greatest moment in golf history.
@Baronarx V
Doug Sanders moment.
I cried when I thought he was going to win. Cried more when he lost.
Tom Watson is an absolute legend and gentleman. Scotland loves you and thank you for everything you have given to golf
💯
I'd love to hear Tom Watson do audiobooks. What an awesome voice
Just chatting to Jim Nantz
@@david-dk8ik that’s too much vocal beauty for one setting lol
He was so good on abc in the booth and his interview with Charlie Rose after the loss is incredible.
Wow.
Imagine the feeling of playing with an absolute living Legend.
Tom must be over the moon.
Woah, I found JO PO outside of a joe rogan video!
Underrated comment 😂😂😂
Jo Po, the TH-cam comment section goat
😂😂😂😂 🥇 🙌🏾
Lol
Rick's ability to 'walk with Kings-nor lose the common touch' is why his channel is one of the best on TH-cam. Cheers Rick!
Exactly. Rick, unlike many young adults, has the ability to effectively blend wit with respect. And Tom Watson definitely deserves respect because he has always been a class act.
Can we just acknowledge the quality of content that Rick puts out. This is unbelievable. The opportunity to see St. Andrews this close up. Unbelievable.
Man, Tom is just great. Humble, sincere, awesome.
God bless Tom Watson - he always seems like such a great soul with a genuine smile and heart. What a legend.
LEGEND
I worked the The 2010 U.S. Senior Open at Sahalee and Tom treated us workers like peasants. He so charming to the cameras as displayed here.
He’s not like that at all.
@@KarlsCracklingCottonMouth what exactly did he do? If you volunteered to work at a tournament, what is a player in the tournament supposed to treat you like? Did he walk by you and spit in your faces? Is he supposed to go around and hand out 100 dollar bills to you? smh Unless you can be specific and documented any so called bad behavior, you should keep your pie hole shut.
@@pb12661He has a right to talk about his experience with Tom, just like all of you with your positive opinions of the man. Id like to hear what he did specifically, but it shouldnt shock anyone that celebrities arent always the pleasant people they are on camera.
That was incredible. I have 3 sons. Two played high school and college golf. The oldest played about 6 years on the mini tours and actually won twice. They all grew up in the 70s and 80s while Tom Watson was the best golfer on the planet. Mr Watson is considered a deity in my family. It took our family a good three months to get over the disappointing loss to Stewart Cink. None of us to this day have anything kind to say about Mr Cink ( just kidding). Tom’s memory is phenomenal. We saw him play at the Greater Greensboro Open the year he was first Ryder cup captain. After the Friday round he came out of the scorers tent and found my boys because he noticed the intense cheering squad that followed him for 2 days. He spent a good 30 minutes talking with them. They were thrilled. In 1997 my oldest son and I were at the Masters and found Tom on the Third tee waiting for the fairway to clear. Brian was in the front row wearing a Ram hat. Tom saw him and joked that he liked his hat. Brian replied that he liked Tom’s hat also. The crowd laughed. Then Tom looked at my son and said I remember you from Greensboro. Is your dad here. Brian said yes and Tom waved and spoke to me. Great memories from a great man.
Awesome story, thanks for sharing the great memories with your sons and interacting with Tom.
Incredible story!
Oh that loss at Turnberry was crushing. Tom was so so close. After he hit his tee shot on 18 I thought he had it. That second shot killed him. Oh so so close.
Brilliant story thanks for sharing. What an honour, Tom is such a legend of the game.
As a senior player myself its gratifying to see him use that smooth stroke with excellent results. Its not all about power and club seed. What a gentleman!
Don't reply to the scammer
@@andrewford80 thanks for the heads up.
Getting to play with Tom just goes to show the outstanding work you’ve done to promote golf in the best possible way.
Well done Rick a true ambassador for our much loved sport
That was priceless. This is why I love watching your channel Rick. Playing the old course with a legend like Tom and bringing back all those memories. The conversation so engaging that I selfishly wanted to see more. Bravo!
Tom is class man. What a legend. He’s so humble and kind. Would love to play a round with him.
Imagine having permission from one of the all time GOATs of golf “to, turn it loose man” what great video Rick and team 👏👏👏
To be fair, if I had such permission, it'd probably be followed by a 200 yard slice out of bounds. Look of disappointment all round!
@@philthewriter yeah or top it just off the front of the tee box 🤣
How nervous would you be if he said that? And you’d try to hit it as hard as you could and end up topping it.
What a class act he is! Loved seeing the respect and level of concentration Rick gave each shot. That has to be a top 10 lifetime golfing memory👏
That might be top 3 for Rick
Walking up the 18th hole at St Andrews with a 5 time open champion and all around nice guy Tom Watson, doesn't get any better than that ⛳
Well said and totally agree with you.
Tom's voice is smooth as silk.
This has got to be one of my favorite videos of the year. Tom seems like the most down to earth person ever. Great video!
Indeed. Well said.
Rick you have come a long way ! From reviewing clubs to making legendary content.
Isn't it a crazy journey? He has worked hard - no doubt - but he seems to be appreciative of where he has landed.
@@GolfQuestChannel his personality in front of the camera has come a long way too.
After watching so many of ricks video's.. I can't explain the smile it brings to me to see Rick hit the balls so well in what must have been so important to him by to show up and play his best.. class
Just an incredible sight to see Tom Watson at St. Andrews once again. Tremendous shotmaking by both of you to finish level par. I wonder how much more nervous month one of making content Rick would have been compared to present Rick.
This warmed my heart so much. Absolute class from Shielsy, Tom, the production as well. This was top of the pops Rick. To see Tom's swing still smooth as ever at his age was a real treat.
Tom Watson is a certified Legend !!
Agreed!
Tom Watson’s book “Getting Up and Down from 40 yards and in…” was one of the first instructional books I bought back in the mid-1980s when I got serious about learning the game. He suggested two drills which I did which vastly improved my vision and understanding of shot making around the green. First he suggested going to the range and hitting every iron and wedge starting with 1/4 swings, then progressing to 1/2, 3/4 and full while observing and comparing elevation, carry and roll distances. Then armed with that new encyclopedia of golf knowledge go out and practice at a short game area hitting shots with all the clubs from 40, 30, 20, and 10 yards. It made me realize that in many situations from 40 yards and in there are better odds of keeping the ball on the green and closer to the hole with a partial swing with a mid-iron vs. just reaching for 60° lob wedge. I also a few years ago read his retrospective book “The Timeless Swing” in which he reflects on how his approach to the game evolved. I still play with a PING Pal putter similar to the one he used to win the Open and other majors and try to channel his spirt when I put, telling my playing partners I got the putter when I joined the “Tom Watson Psychic Friends Network” 😂.
Nice post Teddy… 👍might have to see if the book is still available.
can’t wait for this weekend’s 150th
Thanks! This post reminded me that I have his “Getting Up and Down” book and used to refer to it a lot. So I just pulled it off the shelf and will go through it again. My short game needs a lot of work!
Wonderful comments. A learning experience.
I have to admit, I got emotional watching you play with Mr. Watson. Such a champion and great ambassador of the game. Well done.
What an honour to be able to have done this. Mr Watson is a living legend of the modern game.
Hi Rick! Loved this video of you and Tom Watson playing at the Old Course. My wife and I were on a cruise ship excursion and we were fortunate enough to meet you on this very day. Seeing you and Tom Watson was the highlight of our entire GB cruise! Thank you so much for taking the time to take a selfie with us!
So cool - you were there during the filming? Good stuff.
@@GolfQuestChannel I was there either right before or right after their 3 hole round. They were filming some kind of a putting contest on the 18th green when I arrived. It was such a highlight.
@@fillpotadventures Very cool. Great timing.
I'm so pleased for you Rick. You've worked really hard, given some amazing golf advice, created outstanding content and now - you just played 4 x holes with Tom Watson!!! Legends - both of you.
I'm convinced that Tom just doesn't age. And he's still got an incredible full swing
My face aches from smiling all the way through that vid. Two gentlemen of golf.
Epitome of a Gentleman, Tom is such a class act, could listen to his stories for hours !
Great Job Rick !
Tom Watson is one of my few remaining golf heroes who hasn’t failed me - what a joy to watch this.
What a legend Tom is. This is one of my all-time favorite videos of yours, Rick
Could not agree more...
Wow! What an experience that must of been. Tom Watson, an absolute legend!
Yeah Tom really kept his nerve well playing with Shielsy
Rick, your content the last year or so has been on an entirely new level. Congrats on getting these amazing opportunities, and thank you for sharing them with us!
Well said!
Tom is my golfing idol and I want to thank you sooo much for doing this. I only got to see him play in person twice. Such a treat!!!!
All the wonderful, elegantly stated comments below about Mr.Tom Watson and Rick are spot on. Rick, I would have had great difficulty just swinging the club as Tom's partner. You both played great. Rick's first shot to the 17th green was awesome. Tom, thanks for sharing your experiences and stories. Fabulous video.
Always loved watching Tom play. He’s such a good dude.
So much love for Tom, modest man with a friendly attitude and was class to see him sharing a lot and swinging so well!!
Wow, this is by far one of my fav videos from Rick, as great as Tom is, he is genuinely down to earth and sincere. Just amazing piece
Rick, of all the great playing content you've posted over the years, this is my favorite. Playing with a golf icon and having a little fun. As you can tell, I'm a bit of a Tom Watson fanboy, so I really enjoyed seeing him hit shots again. Thanks very much for making my day. Incidentally, you hit it great! Well done.
As a kid I followed Watson for 18 holes in the legendary Duel in the Sun when he defeated Nicklaus with a record score for the Open. So I saw his favourite shot on the 18th at Turnberry. Absolute legend...
Love it. Tom is a true gentleman. And his insights into his grand passed experiences are priceless. The Home of Golf, nothing else comes close!
What a great video!! The interaction. The history. Hearing Tom’s thoughts on the course and each hole. And last but certainly not least his still smooth swing. I’ll be watching this quite a few more times.
Wow what a Gentleman Tom Watson is! Absolute living legend!
One of the absolute greats of the game. Tom Watson will always be one of my favorites. Such a gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting him once. I will always treasure that.
You've inspired me to get back into Golf after my dad passed, and I'd like to say thank you, it's the best thing I've done 💙
Thank you Rick.
I haven't, since my partner died. I can't seem to be motivated.
So awesome!!! A memory you’ll never forget,,,good for you Rick.
Never mind the quality of golf..the quality of the man tom is really shines through. Great video and loved how engaged he is with you and the natural chatter.
Well done Rick. You've done incredibly well to get to this stage and now to be playing this course with people like Tom Watson must feel pretty special.
The fact that Rick is both featured on the Open channel, and given this opportunity to play there, and can have such a legendary playing partner, is a true testament to his impact as an ambassador for the game. We know, and so do they. Good on ya Rick!
Absolutely phenomenal! Thanks for sharing Rick. What a treat for everyone to watch you play with Tom Watson. So very cool!
Rick everytime you put out new content I think there's no way it's gonna be topped.....
Then a 5 time Open Champ!
Rick you and your team are the best keep it coming and thank you!
Right? Tommy Fleetwood, Faldo, now Watson at the OPEN? What? Well done.
That was absolute class… my favorite video so far this year. Well done sir, and thank you.
That has left me with goosebumps, what a great piece. The best club in a different format and what an absolute gent was Mr Watson. He was legendary. So open and giving, nice just what a guy. Loved it. And yes living legend is right 100%
Tom Watson is a true legend and a gentleman of the game. Thanks Rick and Thank you Mastercard!
Not many more gracious and brilliant men in golf 👏🏻 great video Rick
I love how the channel is evolving .A lister golf names now playing with RS ; its fantastic.
RS is a golf course household name now . Production is superb, well done to all who work to produce this content
Tom has always been a favorite of mine. He's just so sincere and down to earth. What a great video!
Been watching golf and most sports all my life(50 years), and Tom Watson was always one of those elite professionals that you never heard a negative word about. Like NEVER! The guy always maintained a level of humbleness paired with confidence that few elite professionals exuded.
I love Tom but there has been negativity from time to time with Tom
Absolutely a joy to watch Tom Watson hit a golf ball again, especially at St. Andrews.
Tom Watson with five Opens, a playoff at age 59, and such a gentleman too. His “Swing for a Lifetime” remains on my bookshelf and so admired in the UK. Two of my favorite instructors sharing the Olde Course. Made my evening!
This was lovely to watch. So much respect for the legend Tom Watson. Thankyou.
One of my favourite videos this. Incredible how humble and genuine the legendary man is. Seemed like he was having so much fun as well. Great stuff 👍
Absolutely perfect! Epic time with a Legend, at a Legendary course.
Does it get better? What an experience. From a humble driving range beginning to St Andrews with Tom Watson. What a journey Rick has gone on.
This is definitely on of my favorite videos you’ve ever done! The great Tom Watson enjoying a stroll. Awesome!!!
I've got tears in my eyes. Tom , what a gent and still a great golfer. Great vid Rick.👍
Had the great pleasure of meeting him a couple of days before this was filmed at Monifieth GC where he took his first ever shot in links golf in '75 before winning the Open at Carnoustie.An absolute gentleman.He was there "incognito" & it just had "Watson - Visitor" on the BRS 🤣.He chatted away to us for 10-15mins before we teed off - true legend
Thanks SO much, Rick, for giving us this reminder of how much this game can inspire us! Tom is a welcome bit of class amongst all the nonsense that seems to fracture today's commercialized business of golf. He's truly one of the coolest, kindest people we've ever been blessed to see play at the highest level. Thanks again for sharing this with us.
Great comment, couldn’t agree more
Love this! Great way to secure the special memories of golf heroes and golf history.
What a lovely guy and a legend. Tom's a nice guy too 🤣🤣
Rick thats a memory you will have till your last breath. Playing with an absolute "LEGEND" Mr Tom Watson. I love your Channel. This Ole man from Australia got teary eyed at the end of the video. Thankyou so much for posting this video Rick. love ya mate
Can't wait for this ! What a fantastic guy Tom Watson seems 🙌
Wow - Rick must be pinching himself after that experience! I'm so glad Rick played well, under some pressure - and doesn't Tom still hit a lovely ball?! Huge respect to Tom, a true legend of the game, and a real class act. 🙂
Gotta love Tom Watson. So good.
Only watched 7 minutes so far and Tom seems to an absolute gentlemen...... And some golfer.
You're doing okay as well Rick!
There used to be a champions tour major event in Portland, OR every year. My dad worked for Jeld-Wen who was the title sponsor.
One year, he got to work a practice round and brought me with him so I could walk around and watch these guys play before the tournament started and it would be hard for me to see. I was probably 10-11 at the time but already loved golf.
I decided to follow Tom Watson around for a couple holes, and on the third or fourth, he came over and said “how you doing today young man?”
I could barely talk but said “good Mr Watson. “
Then he said he’d seen me following him for a couple holes and asked if I would want to walk with him and his caddie and help him for the next couple.
Absolute class act. He made me a fan for life. He didn’t need to do that at all but knew he’d make my day.
THE gentleman of golf. What an honor. Keep up the great videos Rick!
You taught me everything I know bro I appreciate all of you content!!❤️❤️ I was gifted a set of r7s from my father in law in October and I’ve made it to a 15 handicap so far. Thanks for everything bro. I think I may have a chance in a 3-5 years if I continue to play every day.
Man, what a lucky guy you are Rick! Love the content!
Who downvotes this video, really? Amazing video Rick! Love how you are getting more and more access to the big boys. Keep up the good work
I upvoted before I even watched it (it's Tom Watson at Saint Andrews). Min Woo Lee, right before right before he became a top-50 golfer was really cool, but this beat that mile.
Only people who are sour. It was fantastic for sure.
Rick, honestly, one of the best videos you ever did. Tom is one of the most genuine, true ambassadors of the game. What a joy to watch!!!
Tom is such a good and understanding guy. I feel like I could sit down and listen to his golf story's all day
What an amazing man, I so wanted him to win the the open when he had the play off with Stuart Cink. A true ambassador of the beautiful game., so humble and genuine. Well done Rick.
Tom Watson has always been my favorite, even before I knew the difference between a pitching wedge and a 5 iron. I wasn’t always sure why, but obviously it’s because he’s just a genuinely good guy.
I have watched every shot he hit that I could since I was 8 in 1977 and he has been my favorite until his retirement which was almost as heart breaking as the 2009 Open.
anyone else find themselves smiling throughout?
The US & UK meet again.....another stunning and super fun video from Mr. Shiels, and thanks a million to the joy that Tom Watson still brings his fans and viewers!!!
Sometimes, youtube videos can bring such joy. Well done to you, sir. What an honour to listen and watch Tom play.
What a honour playing with the great Tom Watson at St. Andrews !! living the Dream M8 and to top it off you played some of your best shots EVER !! well done Rick
Love when Tom says "Level Par" in his best British accent attempt :) What a wonderful gent. This was very enjoyable seeing Rick and Tom play here.
This is probably my favorite video of all you have made. It`s like playing golf with your Grandad only your Grandad is a living legend. Amazing!!
Is there a better gentleman than Tom Watson, a total pleasure to watch. Well done Rick, thank you!
It always a good watch when two people can speak so passionately about the thing they love and its a genuine back and fourth and everyone is just having a great time. Great video Rick
I’ve had some colleagues meet and play a few holes with Tom prior to a past open and have said he is just about the nicest guy you could ever meet. What a legend and what a great video Rick. What an honour to experience this one and have it recorded for history……amazing. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Tom Watson was always my favourite golfer from when I was very young - what a treat to see him still strike the ball so cleanly all these years later and what a gentleman he is. Great vid, thanks Rick
Brilliant, Brilliant, Brilliant, what more can you say. Tom Watson is just such a gentleman - what a great video Rick, one of the best.
What a humble gentleman to be such an incredible golfing legend.
I would say this is one of your best videos ever. What an absolute gentleman Tom Watson is. It was such a pleasure watching your interaction with him.