What if he said the key to being good at golf is to slap an old woman? Would you listen? I'm sure that's not in his bag of tricks, but you said anything so lol
@@efng21 Granny better start running, I'd happily spend 6 months in the slammer and come out with that short game. Only joking! (just in case, for the humourless, not you Eric)
Indeed, these shots are so hard. That's why I think James could've said a bit more about that kind of shot. The most common problem is indeed too much wrist action, like he said and putting a towel under each armpits helps for practice. But a lot of people tend to "hold of" their hands after they hit the ball. Like a cricketshot. He could have added, that after you hit the ball you can check where the shaft is pointing. If done correctly, it's always pointing at your bellybutton. That means, body fully turned to target and arms both relaxed and in control.
I've had a 40 yarder and an 80 yarder both for birdie,I'm a 22 handicap,but you know when you've hit one it's the sweetest feeling come off the club face
@@johnnyhunter and some more practice 😅 as a famous swedish skiieer said after benig accuces for being lucky: ”the more I practice, the more luck I seems to get”
Loving the videos with James Robinson, Rick! He has a great humble attitude, and can absolutely play the hell out of this sport! Now if only I could do what you guys do and maybe I'd get out of the 90's finally!!....
Not gonna lie, and I imagine I’m not the only one, I think I’m getting a bit of a man crush on James 😱🤣 his golf game is incredible. Can we start a go fund me to get him back on tour!!!
I am right there with ya. I've been absolutely devouring the content Rick has done with James. I really truly hope he will make his own TH-cam channel at some point.
I tried that putting tip yesterday just slowly bringing my eyes back to the ball from the target. It gave me real confidence in my distance control and I was sinking big and crucial putts. I shot my best round of 76. Cheers mate!
I must admit I'm really enjoying these videos with James. He seems to be one of the nicest guys in golf. Shame I live in Wales as I feel I would enjoy lessons from him.
@@AlexSteenOlsen I think skills wise it is very close even with TF, maybe other things stopped James winning a lot as he seems unreal. I have seen a bunch of professional golf VLOGs from tour stars like Wesley Bryan to mini tour players and he seems outstanding even in that context.
Agree with all the shot choices. That's exactly what it takes to lower your scores no matter the course. Video was simple and to the point not confusing or rambling on. Perfect
Rick I have been watching for well over a year but wasn’t playing golf. But after watching your videos for a while it actually rekindled my love for golf. Got back into it about a year ago and I have absolutely fallen in love with golf again. KEEP BRINGING THE AMAZING VIDEOS!!!!.
This might be the best 9mins of golf tips I have ever come across. I watched this video for the first time last year and I can honestly say everything that James says is absolutely brilliant, all the advice is just so helpful. I have struggled to hit it out of the bunker for 20 years but his approach to hitting it out the sand just works, it worked the very first time I tried it and every time since and don't even get me started on his approach to those 50 yard shots!! I will come to watch this video every couple of months just to keep these set up and execution tips forefront in my mind. Thanks Rick and thanks James for this fantastic mini-lesson! Hope to one day make it across the pond to have a lesson with James!
Your videos are always stellar, but I have to say that the ones with James really take it up a notch. You two have excellent chemistry and it's obvious you're having a great time together. Thanks for all the work you put into all of these!
Rick, the vlogs with James are just brilliant. All of the super positive feedback is absolutely deserved. What about a series with James coaching you to shoot in the 60's?
What I've really been learning from these lessons is the relaxed swings. I was a champion boxer and you always knew who was new by their stiff movements and trying to muscle their punches. Great boxers through relaxed smooth punches. I can see that concept really relates to golf. Thanks for the free education.
That 50 yard chip, absolute gold for a TH-cam channel that! Superb, definitely going to remember to open the club face and then take my grip! I used to do it but seemed to have forgotten it? But it's 100% a brilliant way of getting more loft.
I listened to the whole 2-part podcast with james and watched all the vids with rick and james.......for such a hard working and talented guy to seem so humble, you cant help but like the guy
One of your best ever vids Rick. We all love watching how easy James makes the game look & what a nice bloke he is too. We can see how much you enjoy being on the course with him
Hi Rick - Just back from a friendly 18 holes with a mate. Got to thank you and James for this and the other videos you've done recently. I've emulated James' swing off the tee and his 50 yard pitch and short chip tips. Unbelievable results!!! Thank you both. Buzzing Fellas
Enjoying this channel a lot! Been having a hard time lately with my mental health, someone suggested taking up golf as a way of just getting out the house and relaxing. Been binge watching your videos ever since and can't wait to get a set of clubs together and give it a try myself 👍
With your advice on what to focus on and the technique that you recommend it has drastically help improve my game and makes golfing so much more enjoyable each time I go.
I’m so glad I found Rick’s channel. It’s crazy what watching your videos when I’m bored does for me. I’ve been watching this channel for 2 months steady now and I was hitting 97-99 regularly and today I just shot an 83. Thanks Rick
Rick has stumbled across an absolute brilliant formula with James on the videos & podcast. Some of the best videos out here at the moment, the editing on the videos has also improved massively.
Great video. I can't wait to try the tips. I am especially going to try using the 7 or 8 iron for short chipping. I have fallen afoul of the 'use a wedge for everything' school of thought of late. Your videos almost make me wish I was a Brit so that I could save my money and get a lesson or two from James. Hell, I could learn a thing or two from you.
Great video and quite simple to follow. Used to have a good short game and used those techniques specially the putting one, it’s brilliant! A question to ponder is do you really need to open a sand wedge for bunker shots if you are a high handicap golfer using a standard set sand wedge? I get the feeling the reason why pros and low handicap golfers open the face is because they play with very little bounce on their wedges hence they need to create more bounce? A typical standard normal sand irons would have 12-14 degrees of bounce. The aim for a high handicap golfer is foremost to just get the ball out onto the green but for low handicappers the aim is always to get within holing out range.
Really great advice for bump and runs James, steepen the shaft, move closer, grip down, keep weight on the left, back of centre, no wrist break, rock the shoulders...got it!!!
So I think I completely get the gist, Rick.
1.) Favor weight on your front foot.
2.) Let James Robinson hit the shot for you.
i like your style
Anything James says, I'm going to listen to.
I want to know how to get a full head of hair like that.
What if he said the key to being good at golf is to slap an old woman? Would you listen?
I'm sure that's not in his bag of tricks, but you said anything so lol
@@efng21 Granny better start running, I'd happily spend 6 months in the slammer and come out with that short game. Only joking! (just in case, for the humourless, not you Eric)
Unless your grip is different to his...
NO DOUBT! SUPER LIKEABLE GUY!
That 50 Yard shot was unbelievable !
the shot that makes me shoot 4 over every hole, sinks it first try
“Why should I listen to what this guy says?”
“I’ll show you why”
Indeed, these shots are so hard. That's why I think James could've said a bit more about that kind of shot. The most common problem is indeed too much wrist action, like he said and putting a towel under each armpits helps for practice. But a lot of people tend to "hold of" their hands after they hit the ball. Like a cricketshot. He could have added, that after you hit the ball you can check where the shaft is pointing. If done correctly, it's always pointing at your bellybutton. That means, body fully turned to target and arms both relaxed and in control.
That wasn’t 50 yards, that was more like 80
I've had a 40 yarder and an 80 yarder both for birdie,I'm a 22 handicap,but you know when you've hit one it's the sweetest feeling come off the club face
What a superb addition to the channel James is.
We need to see him on a regular basis. He's a natural in front of a camera.
Rick just picked the 5 shots that he is terrible with and disguised them as being for his audience🤣🤣🤣
He’s a smart man
👍🤣🤣🤣
Smart man got a free lesson and just happened to video tape it for "us"
Oh, I am waiting for Rick's response to that poke!
:) HA!! Brillant!
James is truly taking the piss with us. How can golf be so easy for some people. Incredible.
1 - Practice
2 - Practice
3 - Some natural athletic ability
@@johnnyhunter and some more practice 😅 as a famous swedish skiieer said after benig accuces for being lucky: ”the more I practice, the more luck I seems to get”
I just wish I was half as good as he is.
My guy James literally holed out in a lesson. Certified goat.
Vids like this are a good reminder of just how good the Tour players are.
Loving the videos with James Robinson, Rick! He has a great humble attitude, and can absolutely play the hell out of this sport! Now if only I could do what you guys do and maybe I'd get out of the 90's finally!!....
Not gonna lie, and I imagine I’m not the only one, I think I’m getting a bit of a man crush on James 😱🤣 his golf game is incredible. Can we start a go fund me to get him back on tour!!!
I am right there with ya. I've been absolutely devouring the content Rick has done with James. I really truly hope he will make his own TH-cam channel at some point.
I think not only is he a great golfer he comes across as such a nice guy.
Completely agree
completely agree, just to give him a year out there with no financial pressures, would also love to see a video on a tougher course
This is one of my favorite TH-cam golf videos. Excellent!
I tried that putting tip yesterday just slowly bringing my eyes back to the ball from the target. It gave me real confidence in my distance control and I was sinking big and crucial putts. I shot my best round of 76. Cheers mate!
I love James to bits. Just a proper nice guy.
James is solid gold! Keep 'em coming!
This is one of your best instructional videos--well done. I will watch again and again and again. Thank You.
James is such cool calm relaxed dude and insane at golf, great video Rick
LOVE your videos with James!!!!.More if he's willing ...he's great
I must admit I'm really enjoying these videos with James. He seems to be one of the nicest guys in golf. Shame I live in Wales as I feel I would enjoy lessons from him.
@@AlexSteenOlsen I think skills wise it is very close even with TF, maybe other things stopped James winning a lot as he seems unreal. I have seen a bunch of professional golf VLOGs from tour stars like Wesley Bryan to mini tour players and he seems outstanding even in that context.
Check out his Instagram, I think he posted he can do online lessons/clinic work
Absolutely right@@AlexSteenOlsen
Do you know hot follow James or his full name
@@AlexSteenOlsen
Thanks Rick for getting James on. Excellent insight and great podcast with him too.
Every video you and James do together is so great!
Thank you!
@@RickShielsPGA need a Rick and James series on the cards. So down to earth, and the tips are phenomenal!
@@allthingsstreamed9174 it’s great just to hear the thought process and the approach. Also helps for content when you hole a 50 yarder 😂
I can tell right away that I will be reviewing this video multiple times... very useful for a beginner like me!
This little series with James has been absolutely brilliant. What a golfer he is. Get your cheque book out Rick.
The way he explained a 50 yard shot and jams it in.
What a incredible video !! 💥
Agree with all the shot choices. That's exactly what it takes to lower your scores no matter the course. Video was simple and to the point not confusing or rambling on. Perfect
Rick I have been watching for well over a year but wasn’t playing golf. But after watching your videos for a while it actually rekindled my love for golf. Got back into it about a year ago and I have absolutely fallen in love with golf again. KEEP BRINGING THE AMAZING VIDEOS!!!!.
James: "Tiny bit short" - 10 feet from the hole
Me: "Tiny bit short" - 10 yards short of the green and into the next bunker
mine- 50 yard 🤣
James is just really brilliant. So lucky to have him contributing. Excellent!
Love James. What a player!
Waddaplaya!
This might be the best 9mins of golf tips I have ever come across. I watched this video for the first time last year and I can honestly say everything that James says is absolutely brilliant, all the advice is just so helpful. I have struggled to hit it out of the bunker for 20 years but his approach to hitting it out the sand just works, it worked the very first time I tried it and every time since and don't even get me started on his approach to those 50 yard shots!! I will come to watch this video every couple of months just to keep these set up and execution tips forefront in my mind. Thanks Rick and thanks James for this fantastic mini-lesson! Hope to one day make it across the pond to have a lesson with James!
Your videos are always stellar, but I have to say that the ones with James really take it up a notch. You two have excellent chemistry and it's obvious you're having a great time together. Thanks for all the work you put into all of these!
More videos with James please. Very entertaining to watch such a great golfer and nice guy
Love the videos Rick! Keep up the great work. I've been watching for years, so happy for you and your progress
Thanks Rick, I am a recent subscriber but watching your videos has got me back out on course again 🏌️♂️⛳
I keep saying it but a Rick and Pete scramble vs James would be class!
This!
ooo......let's see it!!
Make it happen Rick!!!
Great idea!
That would be must see absolutely!!! Fantastic idea
Last round I hit my best sand shot ever thanks to your videos. Thanks kindly, sir.
Hope James becomes a regular on the channel. Last few videos have been great and good chemistry with the two of you.
Love the relaxed atmosphere and banter from you both hope to see more of Robbo on the channel
Rick organised this for a free short game lesson, 4D Chess
More content with James please, what a top bloke! 👏🏼
It would be cool if James could go through his driver setup and swing. He looks so calm and relaxed swinging it but it just rockets off the face!
Super helpful tips
Not sure what’s more beautiful, James’ swing or Ricks man crush!! 🤣🤣 great video!
hes deffo got a man crush 🤣 cant blame him. james is a joy to watch
We all have a man crush on James!
👌😉🤣🤣
Rick, the vlogs with James are just brilliant. All of the super positive feedback is absolutely deserved. What about a series with James coaching you to shoot in the 60's?
Petition to get a new series called "Rick James" added to the channel, please.
The 50 Yard ‘I’M RICK JAMES’ Pitch!
That’s a super freaky idea!
Golf is a helluva drug...
James is the man! So clear and easy to learn when practicing, especially the bunker shot.
This should give me the edge over my typical "I don't hit it long, but I hit it straight" dad!
Thanks for the tips guys.
exactly what my dad says🤣
I am that Dad!
Great video. Outstanding instructions. Keep them coming Rick.
James and Rick, the bromance we didn't realise we needed
Wonderful video Rick. Thanks for inviting James, great tips!
No matter where I pause the video, James is always in a perfect pose for a Calvin Klein photo shoot 😂😂.
He
Simple tips from the heart of a teacher, and PRO!
Anyone else start smiling when he holed that 50yard shot or just me?😂
Love when James is on these videos. Great guy with lots if knowledge
Im literally grabbing putter on tip 2 ..... I cant forget Jack talking about playing with Arnold and learning the same lesson lol
Love this series with Rick and James. Rick James!
Rick: "This shot is a nemesis for me."
James: Proceeds to drain the 50 yarder.
What I've really been learning from these lessons is the relaxed swings. I was a champion boxer and you always knew who was new by their stiff movements and trying to muscle their punches. Great boxers through relaxed smooth punches. I can see that concept really relates to golf. Thanks for the free education.
that 50 yard chip was so good i was shouting go in to my phone lol
Pure gold in this video! Thank you Rick and James!
That 50 yard chip, absolute gold for a TH-cam channel that! Superb, definitely going to remember to open the club face and then take my grip! I used to do it but seemed to have forgotten it? But it's 100% a brilliant way of getting more loft.
One of Rick’s best videos for sure. Agree, James is amazing!
I’m loving the James collaborative videos!
I listened to the whole 2-part podcast with james and watched all the vids with rick and james.......for such a hard working and talented guy to seem so humble, you cant help but like the guy
Let's have more of James as explains it so well and makes it look effortless.
Thanks for the golf tips! Always great seeing Rick & James together, love the chemistry!
I'ma save & download each & every video posted by both these gentlemen. Worth every single seconds of it
Rick one of your best videos covering most short game trouble areas. Thank you!
Love this please do more versions of tips with James.
Another great video. James is a natural. You work well together and it is put over so natural from you both 👍
That's one of the best short game videos ever. Wow.
Love this. I see something new every time I watch it. It hasn’t half helped me.
James is great. Rick is great. We’re fortunate.
One of your best ever vids Rick. We all love watching how easy James makes the game look & what a nice bloke he is too. We can see how much you enjoy being on the course with him
James is the man! As always Rick is bringing quality content 🙌
Great seeing James on the channel!
Wow, James is amazing at giving golf instruction! Can't wait to try a few of these next time on the course!
Hi Rick, I enjoy watching each one of your videos. This is one of the best ones.. James has very nicely explained those 5 tough shots.
Pure quality. No arrogance just says what’s he’s going to do without complicating it, and delivers👌👋
The bit about weight distribution on certain shots was an eye opener for me. Can't wait to try this out, cheers boys!
Hi Rick - Just back from a friendly 18 holes with a mate. Got to thank you and James for this and the other videos you've done recently. I've emulated James' swing off the tee and his 50 yard pitch and short chip tips. Unbelievable results!!! Thank you both. Buzzing Fellas
I always enjoy it when James is on the channel he's a pleasant guy who explains things well.
This video is a staple foundational video. A must have in the TH-cam favorites list. Amazing teaching.
Rick and James what a great team....... simple, clear and easy to follow tips. Thanks and keep up the great work
Got love that pitch in from 50 yards!! Lots of great tips from James!!
Enjoying this channel a lot! Been having a hard time lately with my mental health, someone suggested taking up golf as a way of just getting out the house and relaxing.
Been binge watching your videos ever since and can't wait to get a set of clubs together and give it a try myself 👍
With your advice on what to focus on and the technique that you recommend it has drastically help improve my game and makes golfing so much more enjoyable each time I go.
This video adds SO MUCH VALUE. Thank you, Rick! I’ll be rewatching this a lot. Cheers from Spain!
brilliant tips. you,ve unearthed a real diamond here with James. he has the skills and also very clear in his explanations.
I’m so glad I found Rick’s channel. It’s crazy what watching your videos when I’m bored does for me. I’ve been watching this channel for 2 months steady now and I was hitting 97-99 regularly and today I just shot an 83. Thanks Rick
Rick has stumbled across an absolute brilliant formula with James on the videos & podcast. Some of the best videos out here at the moment, the editing on the videos has also improved massively.
Fantastic. Rick and James are great together
Loving these videos with James! 👍
Great golf tips Rick you’re always with me every round I play 😍
Great video. I can't wait to try the tips. I am especially going to try using the 7 or 8 iron for short chipping. I have fallen afoul of the 'use a wedge for everything' school of thought of late. Your videos almost make me wish I was a Brit so that I could save my money and get a lesson or two from James. Hell, I could learn a thing or two from you.
Rick mate.. what a top bloke.. explains thing so clearly I need more James on your channel :)
Such an amazing and helpful video. Keep up the good work 💪🏻. And also this type of content 🙌🏻
Loving seeing James on the channel more with the some gems on the short game.
Great video and quite simple to follow. Used to have a good short game and used those techniques specially the putting one, it’s brilliant! A question to ponder is do you really need to open a sand wedge for bunker shots if you are a high handicap golfer using a standard set sand wedge? I get the feeling the reason why pros and low handicap golfers open the face is because they play with very little bounce on their wedges hence they need to create more bounce? A typical standard normal sand irons would have 12-14 degrees of bounce. The aim for a high handicap golfer is foremost to just get the ball out onto the green but for low handicappers the aim is always to get within holing out range.
Fantastic tips. Fantastic shots. Excellent demonstration. Thanks James. Oh yeah, and Rick too.
James has the best coaching style very calm and easy to follow 👌
James is just pure class!
Really great advice for bump and runs James, steepen the shaft, move closer, grip down, keep weight on the left, back of centre, no wrist break, rock the shoulders...got it!!!
Thx to James for sharing these great tips!