Rick Shiels tells ALL about playing Augusta National! 

Huge thanks for all your support guys - you legends! 🙌

Just sat for 1.5 hrs with a smile on my face seeing someone relive memories that will last a lifetime. Your excitement telling us hole by hole shots and putts, that we all know so well from years of watching was so engaging. Great episode👌

Rick's ability to describe his experience is on par with Jim Nance describing the Masters each year. Phenomenal. Best podcast ever!!! ❤ 💯

Rick might be one of the greatest golf storytellers I’ve ever seen. His description of his tee shot on 1… I could swear I was standing 10 paces behind him on the tee box. Absolutely awesome. Congrats to Rick and thank you for letting us live through you vicariously!

I'm only eight minutes in, and what's coming over is the humble gratitude that Rick has for the hand that life is dealing to him. Of course, he's worked hard and made bold decisions to get here (the interview he did with Nick Faldo about his career to date on Faldo's RU-vid channel tells a lot about how hard Rick's worked), but the genuine appreciation and recognition that life has been kind along the way really comes over. Hat doffed to the man. A well deserved 2.5m subscribers too.

I grew up in Aiken, SC, which is about 25 minutes from Augusta. Here's the deal with the Masters. It has changed a good bit in recent years, but way back when (before TV and Arnold Palmer really helped expand golf to the masses) getting tickets wasn't hard. And once you had tickets, you had them for life and you could pass them down to one family member after your death. So TONS of people in the 40s, 60s, and 60s got tickets and passed them to the next generation. So, growing up (in the 80s and 90s), it was odd to meet people who had NOT been to the Masters. My family never directly had them, but I probably have been 15ish times from 1992-2018. So, yes, there are a LOT of folks you see in the crowd who have been many times and not necessarily because they have their own tickets. But as far as I know, when you get tickets through the lottery (each year), that's it. You'd have to re-enter the lottery the following year as well. The term "Arnie's Army" really began there at Augusta in the late 50s. Fort Gordon is an Army base in Augusta, GA. Back in the 50s they would give away loads of tickets to the soldiers there. Because Palmer was THE star in golf in the late 50s/early 60s, these huge hoards of army guys would follow Palmer. That was one of the first times when you'd hear the term "Arnie's Army" (1959, I believe) because you'd have these big crowds of guys in Army fatigues following Palmer. Happy for you, Rick. Congrats on a great week!

I know 3 people who have played Augusta, and every one of them is able to describe every shot, and every putt from that day. I was more captivated by Ricks retelling of his round, then I was watching the masters this year. Super special, that oppurtunity could not have gone to anyone more deserving.

Man the scene that you painted with how excited you were to tell this story, I felt like I could see it. I couldn’t turn this episode off. Truly beautiful. Thanks for the content gentlemen.

The level of detail rick goes into and the joy in his voice make you feel like you where there with him great job again keep it up❤

✔️ bucket list for most every red-blooded golfer! Congratulations Rick. Nice Masters swag haul ⛳️

I grew up in Augusta about 15 mins from the course, it still amazes me when I go how immaculate the grounds are. It doesn’t even look like it’s in the same city.

That was genuinely the best podcast you have done so far. What an utterly incredible experience you had during your time at Augusta, I loved the story about John Rahm, the photographer experience, and of course your round. Congratulations on your score and well done for working so hard to get to this point in your career.

I'm smiling listening to Rick talk about his round as if I'm remembering myself playing. What a memorable experience!!

Wow ! I’ve got to admit that listening to Rick talk us through his experience & emotions was just as exciting as watching the Masters on TV. ⛳️ Well chuffed for you 👌🏾👍🏼

That feeling of being on a golf course and feeling like you are just present and nothing else exists is exactly one of the endearing features of Golf. For me personally it is exactly one of the reasons I play it. An escape. Just you, the golf ball, the course and your playing partners (or not!). Pure bliss and a proper escape from the daily bombardment of life. 👍🏼

Thank you both for making my Friday morning with the chats and stories! So glad you had a great week, Rick.

Absolutely loved every minute of this podcast. The happiness and joy Rick has explaining every bit of Augusta is really putting it in the view of the normal golfer who most would give anything to be able to play golf heaven. Unreal achievement and very happy for you Rick! The fact that Guy hardly spoke made it so much better as well 😂

The level of detail Rick used to describe his round was phenomenal. Thank you for sharing this amazing experience.

Loved this vid 👍 was like sitting and listening to uncle Rick telling a story. So happy for you dude, clearly you've reached the point where you're high profile enough to get these great opportunities but you're feet are still on the ground and you still get such joy and excitement from them, you're still glowing 👍

What a truly wonderful experience, and a really lovely story to listen to. I was absolutely gripped thinking about what that must actually feel like. No two ways about it, well deserved given the hard yards you guys have put into this product. Awesome stuff

This is the best episode of the podcast ever! It's just great to listen to the passion when you describe how it was to play Augusta! 😊😊

Really enjoyed listening to the podcast. I am not normally someone who comments on this channel, but have worked out what it is about Rick that makes him so watchable. Rick is a brilliant storyteller, his description of the start of the day of the round with the drive in and being able to articulate the feeling of walking into the hallowed environment was marvellous, it was like we were there with you. Which is the point. Well done and thanks.

Congrats Rick! I'm really happy that you had that opportunity, you deserve it! Thanks for sharing this with us! Amazing podcast! 👏👏

what a perfect podcast. You made it feel exactly like we all hoped it would be. I have total love for Augusta and to hear you describe it the way you did has just added to that. Thank you

Rick, I am in awe at the unbelievable opportunity you had last week. you experienced something that even us regular golfers could not imagine. To experience the entire week plus the gatherings as well as to be able to actually play Augusta is beyond my imagination!!! I am so happy for you to have this experience. Most of us cant even get in to watch a round. Great content, it is almost like being there myself. Thank you.

Rick is an absolute inspiration! What he is doing with his life is what we can only dream of. The way he stays humble and continuously provides us with great content is amazing. Rick will always be the OG golf RU-vidr!

Huge thank you for sharing your experience at Augusta! Loved being able to live it through your storytelling. Congratulations on getting to play Augusta, hitting it well, and having fun!

I’m watching this video at least 10 times to soak it all in! Amazing, so pleased for you Rick. Fully deserved!

I’m currently 17 min into this and I feel like this podcast is the one the ‘Rick Shiels community’ has been waiting for. You were destined to play that course because we know you’re the one who could bring us along for the ride and make us all feel a part of it like no other. Thanks Rick 2.5 million people just felt like they played ANGC

Couldn’t wait to hear this! Getting to live vicariously through your story of playing Augusta!!

That was without a doubt your best video to date, sometimes like test match special listening to the commentary and bringing it to life in your head is such an amazing experience.

Just amazing to hear the story! Enjoyed every minute of it! It's really great that you putted the shorter putts so well! I had a friend who played their many years ago. He was near scratch, but had well over 30 putts. What an opportunity to play the day after the tournament.

Dear Rick, The description of your opening tee shot and the emotion you put into it brought tears to my eyes. I’m so happy for you for getting this chance! You deserve it for the fantastic work that you and your team do - not only in giving us the best club and course reviews, but also in making this wonderful game more widespread. I would love for you to come to Portugal, specially to the Azores, where you’ll find the Furnas Golf Course, which for me is a true pearl and homage to the game of golf. PS - Can’t wait for this year’s Golfbidder challenge to be out!

If you told me years ago I would be sitting at my computer and listening to you describing a singular round at Augusta from someone I have never met, and proceeded to hang on to every word like this where my own emotions and experiences, I would have said no way. But since you guys have become like playing partners I ABSOLUTLY did! So glad you described the experience like you did, its a fantasy round we all dream about and you nailed it! Thanks Rick!

Rick…. The amount of detail you provided really made me feel as I was there! I was getting chills as you were describing your morning before your round. What an epic trip and certainly a bucket list item checked off of your list. Thank you for being so descriptive. As a person who has signed up for tickets every year for the last 10years, I hope my time comes to visit Augusta someday! Nice swag and looking forward for the shot by shot video! Take care!

A big thank you for your exquisite recap of your week in Augusta. A great story you will tell your grandkids. I hope they get to see this video when they grow up.

I started my own channel 2 months back, going at it full time - its so much fun, Rick & Guy are an absolute inspiration to upcoming Golf content creators ❤

From someone who will never attend the Masters nor play Augusta you’ve brought every feeling I’ve ever envisioned about the Masters to life. Thank you so much!

Wow.....what an experience and a respectable score! Your story telling was fantastic!! Thanks for taking us on the Augusta journey!

First of all, Rick……congratulations on the amazing benchmark of 2.5 million subscribers. That speaks volumes about the quality of your content, the production standards of your staff and the character you show. Your videos are an incredible gift to your followers. Second, thank you so much for this in-depth look into your experiences and impressions of playing one of the most exclusive and iconic golf courses in the world. In sharing your experience you speak about the course with a reverence that is palpable. Your humility is something that makes you the RU-vid star that you are. Humility and respect are very endearing qualities and you have them in spades.

Had to be a good feeling to see Rahm with the jacket instead of Brooksie considering the difference between your run ins off the course! 😂

Why did the pictures get blurred?

Thanks for the great level of detail and joy you exhibited in going through your round!

This was the best podcast I’ve ever watched. I consider myself to be an Augusta nerd for sure. I’m beyond jealous of this opportunity you had Rick, but I also feel like you explained your experience so well that I was able to live vicariously through you. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I’m genuinely happy for you. Once in a lifetime opportunity.

Anyone elses photos blurred out?

What an amazing opportunity Rick - well deserved. Your Podcast is very inspiring and captivating to say the least. Rick is a brilliant storyteller, his description of the start of the day of the round with the drive down Mongolia Lane and being able to articulate the feeling of walking into the hallowed grounds of Augusta was marvellous, it was like we were there with you.

What a lot of memories you have, thank you so much for sharing in such wonderful detail, the passion and joy you have for the game is absolutely phenomenal thank you Rick

The story telling in this episode is FANTASTIC! I loved hearing and seeing your excitement. Well done!

Great stuff guys. Never heard Rick tell a story with such feeling before. Amazing. Thanks for sharing such a special day.

The joy and humble thankfulness is palpable, great video.

I can’t say that I’ve ever watched a video on RU-vid that was as long as this one, and I didn’t fast forward through any bit of it. It was such a joy listening to your story and I’m delighted for you that you were able to have that experience of playing Augusta National. 👍🏼

Absolutely love how you tell us about your experience., I feel like I was there…Thank you

I absolutely loved that episode hanging on to every word. Just sharing Ricks excitement of his ultimate experience was an absolute joy.

Thank you for this video Rick. RIVETING!! This was easily one of the best golf related videos I have EVER seen. You painted such a vivid picture. Super happy for you! You have tirelessly offered up SO much great golf content over the years ...this great gift is well deserved.

What an incredible story. The way you described this round painted a very vivid picture. I absolutely loved every minute of it! Keep up the great work!

Great broadcast. Thank you, really enjoyed it. Cheers

Fantastic recounting of an amazing bucket list event. Lived it with you. Thanks Rick.

Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing, absolutely exciting!

Loved every minute of this, what an amazing story told and what an experience. Dreams can come true.2.5 million patrons 🙂 on your tube channel and played Augusta. Emotional week!!!

Fantastic video! The excitement and the reverence you show for this place just made my day

Very happy for you and that once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you Rick.

What a superb podcast! Watching Rick's face as he described the shots and the joy he was expressing made me so happy for him.

That was such a great watch. Living every golfers dream and your enthusiasm and descriptions were fantastic.

Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience you got to have with us, Rick! It was so fun to hear your stories of this trip. Congrats on the score and on that drive on hole 1! 😀 Wish I could have been there to see it. I love the podcast and content. I you and Guy keep the great content coming. 👍🏼

Fantastic podcast. Thanks for sharing the experience with all of us.

Loved this Rick, thanks for sharing 👍 Great watch 💯

I've watched this entire video feeling the emotion Rick felt as if I was there. Amazing how I'm on the edge of my seat as you talked me through the feelings of doing something we all want to do. If you'd asked me before I'd have said I'd been green with envy as I can be a bit jealous but I spent the episode just feeling pleased for you. Well done RS!!!

Excellent job describing your experience, I felt like I was there with you! Keep up the great content Rick!

Loved hearing your view of the course Rick and so good to see you still buzzing about it well done 👍

G'day Rick and Guy, thanks for another great podcast. So happy you got opportunity to play at such and iconic golf course and just as happy that you played well and have cemented a lifelong memory. And, thank you for taking the time to share with us. Cheers, Terry

Rick, what an awesome experience for you. I have never been to Augusta in person but it stills holds a special place in my heart. My Dad and I used to watch Sunday of the Masters every year. He passed away from Cancer in 2014, but I still watch Masters Sunday, have some cocktails in his honor and enjoy the day. What a great experience it must have been for you. Cheers!

Sounds amazing. Loved sharing every minute with you.

Fantastic to hear you getting Rahm on. Great content on and off the course! Thanks a lot for the great experience following you guys!

Great description of the course and your round well done keep up the good work all of you

Best podcast ever, couldn't turn it off to the end. Can only imagine what playing Augusta would be like but Rick, you brought it to life and reflected the feelings most of us would have if we had the chance. Thanks so much for this.

Awesome experience Rick! Thanks for sharing 😊

What an amazing podcast! So glad to have found your channel, Rick!

So happy for this guy. He deserves all the good that comes to him. Well done.

What a great experience! Thanks for sharing.

A great podcast and how you savoured every moment is how all of us would react too, which why we relate to you and your podcast so much keep up the great work!

I would have never thought I'd watch an hour and a half video of a someone describing going to a tournament and playing one round of golf, but I have to say this may be my favorite video you've ever put out. Just hearing the awe in your voice as you described your experience was fantastic. Glad you shared it with us.

Really enjoyable description of your time at Augusta, thanks for sharing.

Thank you for an incredible second hand experience and thank you Guy for asking the questions I would have. Truly magical and your enthusiastic smile shows how much you treasured and appreciated a moment I can only dream of. Just thank you!

I felt EVERY bit of feeling and emotion from you. The excitement I felt made me feel as if I was playing. Thank you for this Rick.

Well-deserved opportunity and so excited to listen to your excitement and awe. That smile will be plastered on for a while!

This was great!! Just awesome! Loved every minute of the hour and a half episode! Good for you Rick! Happy for you sir

Fantastic show, loved hearing your insights into the whole experience 😀

Thank you for sharing this has me absolutely mesmerized happy for you.

Congrats again, man. So incredible to have had that experience. 🎉👏👏👏

I'm so happy for you Rick, you deserve everything good in the world for the joy you bring to people. Well done pal.

I'm living Augusta through you Rick! Great insight! It's beyond my imagination what you experienced. Congratulations Rick!

So glad you got to play such an iconic golf course. Thanks for sharing your story.

What a great experience! You did a great job of describing the course. I have been to the Masters only 3 times in my life and the experience is unreal. My first year was 1997 and we rented a house just 2 doors down from Tiger! I will never forget that week. Just an unbelievable experience.

Probably the best episode so far. Thank you for sharing your experience and happy that you played well.

Rick this is by far, the best pod cast I have listened to in a long long time. Your descriptions of your preparations, feelings, & emotions is almost exactly the same way I would have felt if I had the experience. I really enjoyed listening and so glad that you had the experience. I love your podcasts and your golf videos. All the best!

Amazing journey you took us through!

Rick - thank you - great story telling Rick. So good hearing you explain like a golfer and a fan. Most air time Rick has had just to tell his story and by far the best podcast, congrats!

The passion, energy and clarity of Rick’s summary of his time in Augusta was tremendous. You are a lucky lucky boy - keep up the great work you do ⛳️⛳️

Thank you for sharing your experiences, brilliant to listen to.

This is a classic description...reliving my experience there...Thanks so much!!!