Rick Reilly Talks New Golf Book, Mickelson, LIV vs PGA Tour & more with Rich Eisen | Full Interview

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  • Author and award-winning golf writer Rick Reilly joins Rich Eisen in-studio where he explains how Phil Mickelson went from one of his favorite players to ruining his legacy after joining the Saudi-backed LIV Tour, what the PGA Tour must do to stem defections to the upstart rival league, and touts his new book ‘So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game,’ and shares his favorite stories about golfing with Hall of Fame announcers Al Michaels and Vin Scully and much more.
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  • @igoddard1
    @igoddard1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    First time hearing Rick Reilly, I'm in the UK and not everything makes it across the pond, love these sporting stories and anecdotes, brilliantly entertaining

    • @eliwoods5583
      @eliwoods5583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah he’s great. Very sharp and witty. He always makes terrific observations.

    • @eliwoods5583
      @eliwoods5583 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could take what he says and apply it to Newcastle haha

  • @fishmojo865
    @fishmojo865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Rich, you are the best interviewer, bar none! Thanks for what you do.

  • @paulwilliams5500
    @paulwilliams5500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What Rich said about the back page of the SI issues was my exact thought when I saw him here. Bravo.

  • @Lance-yl5sz
    @Lance-yl5sz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, really interesting comments from Rick. Putting humanity before a game and money. Thank you for your views.

  • @pisces010365
    @pisces010365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG, I am laughing so hard at the story of calling the Rockies game and the line "La Quinta Hotels, that's Spanish for next to Denny's". I had already requested the book as a gift, now I might just order two to give some away. Love your work RR!

  • @MrSharper802
    @MrSharper802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Always thought Rick Reilly was a bit full of himself and not as funny as he thinks. But love that he calls Dustin Johnson dense.

    • @petebigner151
      @petebigner151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My sentiments exactly!

    • @sportsmediaamerica
      @sportsmediaamerica 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Do you love that? I think it's low. Poor Rick. His book is obsolete just as it hits the shelves, so he starts insulting the very guys who allow him to make a living writing about golf. Can you say LOSER?

    • @gabelasry221
      @gabelasry221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sportsmediaamerica exactly lol, I’ll be dense and worth a cool 300 million. Way too far of a shot in my opinion. Use logic to present your ideas

    • @harbinguy1
      @harbinguy1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your thought is correct!

  • @natemeyer4980
    @natemeyer4980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a fantastic and entertaining interview he's always been one of my faves.

    • @rahult1826
      @rahult1826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Reilly should keep away from providing his opinion and write books.

    • @alarmservicepros
      @alarmservicepros ปีที่แล้ว +1

      why? The dude makes stuff up and no one that's anyone believes his lies.

  • @mattmershon3542
    @mattmershon3542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The season ending Liv Tour Trophy should be a Hack Saw and a Barrel. Sums up how I feel about it.

  • @dkobrossi
    @dkobrossi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a great interview! just ordered the book.

  • @gordon4221
    @gordon4221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    John Rahm and his wife asked themselves the question would their lives change if offered the amount of money being banded around - the answer was NO. They are contented with what they have and John wants to compete in meaningful golf tournaments. Enough said....

    • @Safetyman99
      @Safetyman99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know. I was hoping Rahm wouldn't join the Bloody Hands Tour.

    • @linkbelt111
      @linkbelt111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Safetyman99 The PGA Tour contributes greatly to the “bloody hands” tour, do a little research, over 20 of the PGA Tour’s MAIN sponsors do business with the PIF, it’s not just LIV….

    • @linkbelt111
      @linkbelt111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      C‘ mon Rick, tell the whole story. Tell about the PGA Tour and over 20 of their MAIN sponsors doing billions of dollars of work with the Saudi’s …..HYPOCRITE!

    • @Safetyman99
      @Safetyman99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@linkbelt111 Not sure if that's true... could be. But I think another part of this is that the PGA Tour wants to protect the players that work hard every week just to make the cut. A LIV player, if allowed to play PGA events, could potentially take a spot from a guy who would otherwise qualify. That's not really fair, is it?

  • @maureen3626
    @maureen3626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is the best interview I've ever heard.

  • @MrLee23
    @MrLee23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ricks great a real pleasure to listen to..

  • @briankearney7633
    @briankearney7633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Book Great Show and Great Comments

  • @jaimeit3507
    @jaimeit3507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They (Saudi Arabia) do all of that, they also fly US fighter jets because guess what, US military private companies take the same "blood" money with the blessings of the US Government, or does someone think these companies are allowed to sell military stuff without the US Government okaying it?

  • @tatecole1
    @tatecole1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Two of the very best at their craft.

    • @linkbelt111
      @linkbelt111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That bar is set very low!

  • @margaretwalsh852
    @margaretwalsh852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rich Eisen is the best there is at letting his guests be themselves.

  • @TreyWK
    @TreyWK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content

  • @thands74
    @thands74 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy is an amazing story teller

    • @caderatliff3712
      @caderatliff3712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What would it have been like with Rick & the late Bob Uecker in the same room after a few beers ...

    • @benny1904
      @benny1904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@caderatliff3712 bob uecker isnt dead

    • @caderatliff3712
      @caderatliff3712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@benny1904 Doh! _(thank you for the correction)_ ...
      Then someone should make that pub event happen and stream it!

  • @bookbarbros5450
    @bookbarbros5450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rick Reilly is a national treasure! 🤣 Spanish for next to Dennys. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @davidhogenmiller248
    @davidhogenmiller248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Comedians: it takes 1 year to get enough material for a 1 hour special.
    Rick Reilly: Gimme 30 minutes

  • @paulineengle9863
    @paulineengle9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now do the NBA

  • @chrissnape9537
    @chrissnape9537 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff

  • @jayinbrentwood8713
    @jayinbrentwood8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely sending this to may daughter...Father's Day/Birthday coming up...Hint...Hint

    • @AJFar-tm7dn
      @AJFar-tm7dn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, I'm forwarding this to my son who teaches golf down in Florida with the same intent as you. I was reading SI in the 1980s and loved Rick Reilly.

  • @MacTeee
    @MacTeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rick Reilly is killing it!!!

    • @AJFar-tm7dn
      @AJFar-tm7dn ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude, exactly my thoughts.
      I'm in my sixties and was reading Reilly in the 70s for SI. Every Week for 25 years.

  • @jamescpotter
    @jamescpotter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The POW story is gut-wrenching.

  • @mikeelton3686
    @mikeelton3686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad is legally blind and hit a hole in 1 now that's a blind shot 😄

  • @harbinguy1
    @harbinguy1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gary Player is also a Saudi golf backer.

    • @shanehowell8169
      @shanehowell8169 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big surprise. He waxes poetic about the good ol' days of apartheid.

  • @wa2k99
    @wa2k99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Reilly all high and mighty. Spare me

    • @enlightenedrogue3871
      @enlightenedrogue3871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn’t agree more - a weakling - toughen up buttercup!

  • @jaysantos536
    @jaysantos536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Curious why NONE of these "angels" have talked about JACK NICKLAUS and HIS involvement in golf with the Saudi's?

  • @PbA941
    @PbA941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Rick Reilly. Great interview.

  • @michaelcurcio4025
    @michaelcurcio4025 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the "House of Sod"should help their people first.Give to charities,like the pga does.

  • @tp0376
    @tp0376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was so distracted by his slippers. The dirty money angle is kinda weak. Lots of American companies do business with Saudi Arabia. Does the same standard apply to them. It hasn’t so far.

  • @linkbelt111
    @linkbelt111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All these guys bashing a new golf tour, when most of the PGA Tours main sponsors are doing business with Saudi Arabia. Can hypocrisy get any bigger?

    • @TOMVUTHEPIMP
      @TOMVUTHEPIMP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anyone who puts gas in their car is doing business with the Ssudis

  • @geckobrah4201
    @geckobrah4201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LIV will cause the majors to become even more important, the only events with the best players. Sad for the golf fan.

  • @justapedn1
    @justapedn1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love R2

  • @ALSNewsNow
    @ALSNewsNow ปีที่แล้ว

    Odd how these guys in the media all seem to have suddenly forgotten about all the Chinese cash they take from NBC Viacom.

  • @jameschilders1566
    @jameschilders1566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Reilly doesn't mind Saudi Arabia when he is filling his gas tank.

  • @loopba
    @loopba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SNL should have cold open about Phil

  • @kpop_girl5886
    @kpop_girl5886 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is about the golf…
    I play golf and everyone I talk to thinks LIV is exciting…for golf.

  • @notuncertain5556
    @notuncertain5556 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Value isn’t there yet to be offering that kind of money in my opinion. This is what speculation betting looks like.

  • @brandonmoore9161
    @brandonmoore9161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Interesting to listen to Americans speak about Saudi Arabia, DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE UNITED STATES DOES ALL OVER THE WORLD?!?! to listen to adults drinking the kool-aid is crazy.

    • @DavidDavid-jb1cy
      @DavidDavid-jb1cy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We do. And most of us don't share Rick's view.

  • @mrladderman
    @mrladderman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The USA has the highest population in jails in the entire world

  • @m.lymann2185
    @m.lymann2185 ปีที่แล้ว

    4 hole in one is not possible because how would the 6 year old boy knows what brand/line/number of golf balls being used?

  • @rogermoroney9868
    @rogermoroney9868 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why have suspended players who have not resigned from tour, not removed from FedEx points like resigned ones?

  • @krynnC
    @krynnC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Rich and Rick so you buy gas ⛽️? Do you ask were oil/gas comes from ? If you stopping buying gas or oil , then you can be the pariah. Great stories but let people tours compete and let it play out.

    • @Runboyrun89
      @Runboyrun89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re comparing that to golfers who have banked millions in their lives and want more? Really? We are all hypocrisies but not all liars, our motivations there are cheaper gas. These golfers who are taking a bribe to sell a sport but are pretending they “love the new format”. FFS. 🤣

  • @danarose6314
    @danarose6314 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Masters would take Saudi money-so no problem there.

  • @tomrichardson9799
    @tomrichardson9799 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No one says anything about corporate raiders breaking up companies and sells off the parts. Everyone in golf all of a sudden has a social conscience. NBA in China 🤔 your stock portfolio doing business in Saudi Arabia etc. your values do not hold up in a capitalist world.

  • @akaaxelrod1023
    @akaaxelrod1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These two are hypocrite! There's nothing noble about you two now. Hey what about FedEx business in Saudi? Saudi to FedEx to PGA = Saudi to LIV to Golfers.

    • @petebigner151
      @petebigner151 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.....just about every sponsor the PGA has trips over themselves too get a crack at the Saudi ATM machine.

    • @sportsmediaamerica
      @sportsmediaamerica 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plus Nike using Uyghur slave labor in China, while PGA players been playing in China for years. Rory wearing Nike gear. LeBron too. The hypocrisy is everywhere but lefty media refuses to man up.

  • @xandaocho
    @xandaocho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please common sense. Why LIV can not coexist with PGA.
    LET them play...for love of the gane. It is just a game. Most importante....For the FANS.
    If PGA wants to address Human Rights and ETC. Why PGA is in CHINA...????

    • @sportsmediaamerica
      @sportsmediaamerica 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly! But holier-than-thou media guys like Eisen and Reilly and Chamblee somehow don't get it.

  • @seeaboutagirl2
    @seeaboutagirl2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Radio stations.. 😁

  • @eddiestorey9633
    @eddiestorey9633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phil had to go to LIV if he’s giving bum’s a grand and gambling 40 mil away in 4 years

  • @trujr5295
    @trujr5295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Before LIV has there ever been a Pro golfer from Saudi A that wasn't allowed to play in the PGA ? bet you he would qualify and no one would have brought anything up.

  • @blessembreaks
    @blessembreaks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This guy’s ego is as big as those Saudi wallets

  • @Jpravenfan98
    @Jpravenfan98 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “He’s very right-wing, even though this has nothing to do with right wing politics.”
    Lol what an absolute clown Rick Riley is.

  • @7884golfguru
    @7884golfguru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liv will grow you watch

  • @calvinhenshaw2147
    @calvinhenshaw2147 ปีที่แล้ว

    tiger has always done this make money for him self at the expense of the PGA.

  • @johntobin9375
    @johntobin9375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Reilly, MR. SENSITIVE LEFT-WINGER, just said, “…. And give his umbrella to a BUM…“

    • @sportsmediaamerica
      @sportsmediaamerica 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha ha! Perfect. Talk about hypocrisy and phoniness.

  • @ugaais
    @ugaais ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the outrage about China and the NBA

  • @calvinhenshaw2147
    @calvinhenshaw2147 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not all Saudis are bad. what a racist thing to say.

  • @trujr5295
    @trujr5295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Isn't Biden in Saudi A now having lunch ??

  • @axlapointe
    @axlapointe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    LIV is taking the same approach MIXER did lop

  • @jamesrobinson1557
    @jamesrobinson1557 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny how the crimes in this country are ignored and or justified....We give as good as we get or better so get off your soap box...

  • @1984LHR
    @1984LHR ปีที่แล้ว

    Show him 1B and I’m sure he will roll over.

  • @sjmac9737
    @sjmac9737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stop! Until you all stop burning Saudi oil. This is stupid.

  • @getdat
    @getdat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So will the the masters invite with open arms let Angel Cabrera once he gets released from the Argentina prison for kidnapping and torture? Really

    • @Safetyman99
      @Safetyman99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The only way the Masters won't allow former winners into the tournament is if one of those players disparages the tournament, even a little and/or unintentional (i.e., Gary McCord).

    • @pjpredhomme7699
      @pjpredhomme7699 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its a good question , never happened before . I would hope not but as you are inferring he is entitled to his exemption

  • @Powersparky59
    @Powersparky59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This bozo is beyond annoying all tradition is gone in nfl and nba now its pga tuen to have to ditch tradition its just the way it is

  • @shaystern2453
    @shaystern2453 ปีที่แล้ว

    is this hair transplants or what?

  • @terrymax2208
    @terrymax2208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich back tracking really quick saying he wudent take the billion 10 seconds later... Knowing he wud become a meme an history wud be logged that he wud take the money... The producer's quickly telling him to say !!! NO I WUDENT DO IT hahahah fake guy rich.. loves fame at he's age still.. weirdo

  • @Powersparky59
    @Powersparky59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am i blocked or something my comments about this bozo and pga and liv i dont see them

  • @alphaomega7433
    @alphaomega7433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LIV Golf 4 Lyfe💯

  • @Powersparky59
    @Powersparky59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love when rich people say the money dont meen anything to them what a joke

    • @sportsmediaamerica
      @sportsmediaamerica 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who said that? They never said that. Maybe Eisen said it! LOL.

  • @bkashford13
    @bkashford13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Then we have a Pariah government buddy!

  • @bkashford13
    @bkashford13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fans don't care about the same thing you old guys care about. In 2022 it's all about the money.

  • @phillipthompson6261
    @phillipthompson6261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lies

  • @Shawnyp1974
    @Shawnyp1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does Rick wear clothes made in China?

  • @abelnightroad5162
    @abelnightroad5162 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think only reason why Rich covers this topic its more about him being Jewish and Saudi Arabia is Muslim country, we all know all that tense things that happens there for that reason. or he is just hypocrite and want to ruin people who get their money from Saudi but dont condemn same thing that Usa doing for oil and military stuff with Saudi as main ally

  • @mrasmussen5506
    @mrasmussen5506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stop with the politics already.

    • @SuperWhofan1
      @SuperWhofan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What do you think this issue is about? Golf? It’s Saudi Arabia!
      Are you dense

    • @danielking2677
      @danielking2677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Does light bend around you too?

    • @nufcedkidyup8627
      @nufcedkidyup8627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Everything, for the next 10-20 years, will be political.

    • @pjpredhomme7699
      @pjpredhomme7699 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      what exactly was political? because he spoke about Saudi arabia? it is the story

    • @sportsmediaamerica
      @sportsmediaamerica 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ask Christine Brennan, USA Today chief rabble rouser and PBS/NPR lefty shill. They let her in to pressers and all she does is ask political questions.