Rick Shiels' thoughts on Good Good signing to Callaway & Netflix golf show! 

0:00 - 1:38 Guy became a Dad! 1:39 - 18:59 New 2023 driver chat & Rick’s new driver? 19:01 - 32:59 Rick’s take on Good Good signing to Callaway 33:00 - 41:04 Would Rick sign a club deal? 41:05 - 44:16 Why watch club reviews? 44:17 - 51:43 Netflix Golf documentary 51:53 - 54:56 Do TaylorMade hate Rick’s review 1:00:00 - 1:01:54 Why do 18 handicaps win most competitions?

I watch Rick shiels reviews because of Ricks being so honest, not affraid to call a Taylormade or titleist product garbage if it is 😊 love from Finland

Michael from Canada here. I watch the club reviews for two reasons. First, I just love golf equipment. Second, Rick is just so entertaining, down to earth and likeable. I trust him.

You mentioned you want to have an impact growing the game. I started played golf right after covid, and have fallen in love with the game, and your channel and podcast has been a massive part of that. The free information has improved my game and podcasts keeping me up to date on golf news. It’s awesome.

i loved your take on the collab of Good Good and Callaway. Your honesty and your ability to give us your full unbiased opinion on products and other subjects is great. It was nice to see the new poppa (Guy) back on the show, and like always he brings a bit of entertainment. These podcast never fail , they are pure gold . Cant wait till the next one. SHIELS ARMY!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to Guy! Life changing event of your first child coming into your lives. I know this would never happen, but I would love to play a round of golf with the both of you here in the US. You 2 are just a pleasure to watch and listen to. Keep up the great work!

Personally, I watch the equipment reviews just because I really love knowing what the latest products are and how they perform. It's just fun to learn.

I understand why Good Good would go with Callaway and are big into merchandise but the danger is they turn into a shopping channel, keep your independence Rick you have my admiration for doing turning the big deals down it must be tough but it's is vital for your channel! The club reviews are tops! Congrats Guy!!

Congrats Guy on the baby! Had my second last year. To answer why I watch Rick’s reviews - I found Rick from a club review and I’m always looking to slowly upgrade my bag! Got the G425 from his review and have loved it. So, I watch for a few reasons.. 1. because i trust your objectivity 2. I’m always looking to up my game. 3. Lastly, because I want to support the channel. I so enjoy the videos and watch the channel to be a success, so I’ll keep watching!

47:17 I began watching Rick for reviews in 2016 to begin to build my bag. I now watch review videos to stay informed amongst my golf buddies in case questions or conversations come up.

I bought my G425 when i saw @ Ricks review and loved it ever since ...... You probably sold more clubs then any pro.... love your show had tickets for your show last year but lost my job and could not make it.... 10 months 17 days sober today.... living just for today.... thanks Rick/Guy you guys inspire...

I watch reviews because: 1. Youre entertaining and unbiased 2. Youre a reliable source as a good golfer 3. I am a Left Handed golf pro and still RARELY get to actually try most models without just buying-&-praying it works. 4. We have similar swings and I trust your look/feel.

Congratulations to Guy and his wife! Love the podcasts, love the club reviews, and love the main content. I watch the club reviews because I’m curious of the new technology and new stuff that the companies are coming out with. The unbiassed reviews are awesome to really get a good look into new products. I play older stuff because of cost and just comfortably, but it’s fun to dream and see the new stuff out there. Love the content y’all, will always be a fan!

So genuine and nice chat, we’ll done on the podcast! I am a tech geek and have watch your reviews since the start. Love getting the info about all the new clubs, so far you have nailed the reviews as far as my opinion when I have tested the clubs myself. Now still playing the Wilson v6 and they are the best.

Rick I love your show. I watch others but this one is so unbiased in every way and I love that. I recent got back into golf this past summer. I pulled the old clubs out after being absent for ten years from the game. After this summer I decided to buy all new clubs. After watching other reviews and reading other reviews, your reviews hands down is the best. Like you said you give your opinion and then the facts on the clubs. I bought irons and a driver you did reviews on and everything you said about them was so accurate.you did not sell me, your info and knowledge did. Keep up the good work.

Really enjoyed the podcast 👌 Great varied discussion and the quality on this channel and the main channel keeps improving! 👏 👏👏

I traditionally buy clubs a year later given the differences are minimal. I watch your reviews because I feel like you give a genuine review with feedback from the looks of the club, performance down to the head covers. I feel I get more educated by your reviews and it allows me to make informed decisions going forward with my golf equipment.

Congratulations Guy that is fantastic news. Love this show content, and how it brings to light how the industry is changing. In my mind for the better. Looking forward to 2023.

Why would I watch your reviews? Because you're relatable. You don't hide anything. You can be brutally honest. In a word, you're trustworthy.

Love your Reviews because they feel the most honest of anyone out there. plus new stuff... is well cool

Congratulations Guy! A truly magnificent moment for you and your family ❤️

Congrats to Guy on the new addition to the family. I always wonder when pro's play youtubers if they are annoyed at first but I feel after they start playing and interacting with the players they really do seem to have a great time. Keep up the great work. You two make a great team.

Congratulations to Guy and his family and to the rest of the podcast team on 200k! Smashing it lads!👏

I'm pretty new to golf... and I'm terrible. To the point I'm only playing par 3 courses (although there are lovely ones in Ireland/NI) I have a budget Cobra set, and have ABSOLUTELY NO intention of spending close to the prices these drivers go for... But I watch the reviews because I'm currently obsessed with everything golf, and I gotta say Rick is the best RU-vid content out there. He's really helped me fall in love with the sport.

You guys don't even know, I'm so happy to be part of the clubhouse. I've wat he'd every episode 3x over the last 6months. I wished you did 2 of these a week and can't wait for the review channel. Keep up all the great work. I know it isnt easy to do but I really enjoy you guy's weekly shows. The Podcasts, the Break 75's, the club reviews, etc. I have just recently started back golfing after 30years of not playing and a friend mentioned you Rick, I've watched everything. I have found a pure motivation to play golf and be the best I can everytime out. I'm not good by far, bit really enjoy practicing in my back yard, practicing in a simulator, and out o. The course as many times I can. Thanks to all of you for reminding me how awesome golf really is!!!

Congratulations Guy!! You both are a pleasure to listen to. Keep up the great work

Welcome back Guy! Congratulations 🎉

Congratulations to Guy and his wife on the new addition to the family. I just want to say thank you to you for the videos on club reviews as it has helped me to narrow down my choices. I was in the market for new irons and I have made the purchase just last week. I would also like to add that the some of the lessons. I have a "slice flaw" and your videos on how to correct it are working for me. Although it hasn't completely eliminated it as of yet, it has helped me. I still have more work to do buy, it has helped lessen the lost balls off the tee. I'll keep at it and continue the improvements... Thank you from Canada!

Congratulations on the new addition! Love how quickly this has grown. I was around around 10k on subscribers list but I feel like that was last month!

Congratulations on the baby Guy! I watch the reviews because I’m new to golf and I genuinely want to learn what to look out for. On a very modest budget, I’m almost planning for the future - if something gets a good review now I know it might be something I can look into secondhand in years to come! Great video as always! Thanks!

I just like to keep up to date with the tech coming out and your reviews are just entertaining. Big fan keep up the great work!

Congrats Guy. Great podcast boys , happy new year

This may have just defined itself as the premium golf analysis channel of our time. Well done.

Congratulations Guy! Great to have you back.

"It wasn't an advert" is such a cold and to the point answer. Seen Rick take some stick recently but shows how important impartiality is to Rick and Guy

Congratulations on Fatherhood Guy. Keep up the amazing work.

Loving the content, keep up the great work

Congrats Guy!! I watch your reviews just to see what you think and because their entertaining. I've not got the money to buy new clubs every year but in a few years' time when I want to upgrade ill go back and watch some of the older ones.

Congrats Guy. Congrats Producer Matt. Love listening during work. Same sort of reason for club/equipment reviews its nice to get insight. The things to think and look for in the equipment packaged in an informative and entertaining way.

Congratulations Guy! Glad he is back to make us laugh

Love the reviews...and I'm waiting eagerly for your new channel..I recently got back into the game and the clubs I had were..well, I'll call them very experienced. I've spent hours watching your reviews before I went for a fitting. Ending up hitting the ping g425 irons in part based on your review and once my numbers were shown I scooped them up. So I'm slowly upgrading my bag and currently I'm scrutinizing your driver reviews before I pick one. Thanks for your genuine reviews so far they haven't led me wrong

I enjoy watching the reviews to really truly see the ins and outs of new clubs. I probably will never buy one of those new clubs but it’s nice to know and see what the new specs are. Plus it is entertaining for golf lovers. Love you guys!😂

Congratulations Guy! Great episode boys! 👌 2023 will be epic!

I got back into golf after watching some of your reviews 4 years ago. I watch them now because I trust your honest assessment of the equipment.

Congrats Guy! best of luck going forward! 🎉

speaking for myself on review videos, i live in a small canadian town. so listening to the reviews save on travelling to the city to try them out and having to listen to the golf pro at the shop trying to sell me it when all i wanted was to see what so good about something i could not afford. thus your reviews are the next best things :P

I just recently watched your Callaway Maverick review, can't afford the newest clubs so I like the reviews to see how you rate them when the clubs initially come out. I tend to watch the new reviews just to see how the clubs compare to previous models.

Congrats to Guy and congrats on 200k! I think the reviews and the technical videos are what got a lot of us here in the first place. The old videos at the academy reviewing clubs really helped me narrow down which brands and types of clubs I would make an investment in. That's a big investment so we want all the info from a trusted source. Plus it's great to understand the ongoing tech for the "regular" golfer instead of all the marketing buzz words. Even if I'm not in the market for new clubs I'll continue to watch to keep up on what's new!

Excellent! Welcome back Guy! I like this podcast 5 stars out of 5!

More great content. Love these shows!

Good chat, looking forward to some great 2023 content

I watch review videos because I love to learn what goes in to the clubs and what type of player they would fit best and what they offer someone at my level (10 handicap). The review videos really help me make decisions on if and when I buy new equipment.

I watch reviews at the moment as I’m in the process of updating my bag. Also because I enjoy seeing how the clubs perform and what new tech there is. When looking for reviews I always try and watch yours first and the people like Peter finch and Matt. It’s also just entertaining and more golf content to watch!

Congrats Guy. Best of luck getting out playing golf now! I like the reviews as I love science and I love golf. I like watching the testing process that you go through Rick. It's based on feel and on numbers and the accuracy level of the tests are very high. Something satisfying about watching them!! Keep up the good work lads.

I'm a big fan of all you guys, Pete, Matt, Andy, etc because of the warts and all approach. We all have bad days on the golf course, we all shank and duff shots. But you guys show it when you do too. It's the same with reviews, it's the integrity of the review that's so good. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

I really hope the Titleist TSR series are going to be on the review channel. I've been wanting Rick's opinion on them! Also, when it comes to the trust the audience has in Rick, you nailed it. I loved hearing that you went away from Nike because they wanted a pay to post model. You lost money on that deal, and we all appreciate your professional integrity. Thanks, buddy.

Awesome Pod as usual! Very much excited for added videos on this channel. Could you keep that as funny and silly as the pod. 😂 would actually be fun to see Guy jokingly interview Rick on what he carry’s in the bag and vice versa

Great pod lads! My reason for watching the reviews mainly comes from interest of what is now, but ultimately it’s FOMO on something that’s truly game changing or something that has to be tried. Also gives a chance to know more when chatting to your mates at the range or the course.

Rick has his vibe together. 41:00 his analysis is perfect. Keep it up.

I was watching a lot of reviews when I was in the market for new clubs last year and it was very informative. Especially for when I went to get fitted I already knew which clubs I wanted to try and didn’t waist my time on the ones I didn’t like. Thanks for the great reviews I look forward to your new channel. Your reviews did help me on my club choices at my fitting but ultimately it came down to what fit me the best

Congrats Guy. Great to have you back on the podcast. I’ve been watching Good Good since day dot, ngl I’m not feeling the Callaway collaboration yet, it feels stiff. Good luck on the 10 year plan, hopefully I’ll be watching you along the way.

I like watching club reviews for new tech in drivers or irons. It does help me find out which clubs may help me . Plus helps me compare products.

Congratulations on your arrival, Guy!

I watch reviews to mostly be involved in club conversations. Friend groups vary but I know plenty of people that also keep up to date on new releases for golf balls, clubs, technology, etc. Watching reviews saves me the time of having to read and compare to the prior year. I just enjoy keeping up to date on what is out there for golfers.

Congrats Guy, and your input and questions were your best ever!

Congratulations on the baby Guy! I loved all of the Florida content Rick!

Congrats Guy on fatherhood Love your podcasts Rick n Guy Guy you just had me in stitches with Doreen

i watch a review when you do it, for your honesty- non bias is important when buying golf equipment- your integrity is part of your channel, which is nice to see compared to some other channels

i first found ye on the club reviews and im in the club house gang know and love both channels keep it up guys

Congratulations, Guy! You’re going to love being a dad!

Congrats to you Guy and your better half 🙂 I really love this pod cast. Very insightful and fun. And Rick I'm glad your plans are to keep on with the tons of equipment reviews. Just getting back into the game after a couple years and really enjoy the reviews and tests as I continue to refine my game and upgrade my hickory sticks....

Guy is a truly awesome co-host. Great back and fourth banter. Super authentic.

Congrats Guy, you will be a great Dad. Stay healthy guys . Safe travels Rick!!

First off: congrats Guy. Welcome to fatherhood... The reason I watch reviews is mostly because I like to keep up with what's up on the market (and the content). I'm in a position where I'm working on my swing before I go get fitted, and your reviews keep me up with what's up on the market, what type of driver or iron or ball may fit my game, so when I'm at the fitting I can say, "I'm looking for a player distance" or "I need a game improvement" because your feedback of a product means something to us. Not saying it's gospel, but I take your input, and input from Peter Finch, Average Golfer, etc, to see different opinions... But Rick Shiels is the first stop.

I love your reviews because you are going to be brutally honest about how you feel. And the fact that you are going to be so honest makes me trust your opinion. Love the show and the reviews Rick and guy

You’re 100% right. I absolutely trust your reviews because they are in depth, consistent and clearly unbiased. In terms of what brands take from your reviews I hope they know if I was going to buy a new driver the information you put out would massively shape my choices because of the trust there.

Congrats Guy! Club reviews are what drew me to follow Rick as I was looking to buy a new set and he provided the most comprehensive reviews. Grew to trust him and enjoy his content as a result. Just keep in mind people like me are drawn to this also and not strictly for entertainment.

Great show. I watch the reviews to see what clubs I may be interested in buying 2nd hand in 2 or 3 years as I certainly cannot afford them new. It is always nice to watch honest reviews. Thanks.

Great show lads! Love it. A note on the why people watch reviews... there is honestly a part of me that watches them because you know you wont get your hands ont them? It's exciting to see what they are like!

Congrats Guy!!!! Good Good Stuff!!!!

Rick I actually love the reviews man I’m excited for the channel. You got me interested in the actual clubs. Money aside I want to be able to build a set of clubs from thrift clubs like you’ve done a couple times on the channel. It’s just cool to see all of the different combos of clubs you could potentially play a round of golf with. Love it and love you brother preciate the entertainment ❤

I watch the reviews simply because I feel that you’re trustworthy and unbiased with the reviews. If it’s crap, it’s crap. If it’s great, it’s great. Hard to ask for anything more than honesty.

I seen guy at the local driving range the other month what a great person I had a great chat to him about the channel and Rick it's nice when they have time for you keep up great work guy and Rick 🏌️🏌️🏌️⛳⛳⛳

Kudos for you guys being honest on drivers… this is huge as most people just say whoever is paying them!

Congrats Guy! As well as new club reviews, please showcase the re-use market - good for Sustainability and excellent for people's affordability to expand the game

Rick I literally just watch all you're videos because I enjoy watching you talk about and play golf 😂 review or break 75 its just a nice way to spend a few minutes

I’d say my review watching started when I was kid and couldn’t afford buying all the new fancy stuff yet. But now it really has evolved into watching something that catches my eye and seeing your thoughts cause I’ve almost switched from a kid who loved Callaway growing up to now almost my entire bad is ping because of watching your videos! It all started with you and your Nike Vapor review 😂😂

I watch your golf reviews for your honesty. Would like to see you do more other brands

I’m watching the reviews as a retailer to help better understand the product from a more neutral source than just straight from the brands. Keep up the good work Rick!

Why I watch reviews - Firstly because I love everything golf, I stopped playing for a long time and got back into it recently. Secondly, I dont exactly have all the time in the world, and its nice to know if its worth my time going to test certain clubs and it helps that you and Guy are people I trust. Thirdly, you guys are awesome and I enjoy watching you.

I can’t speak for everyone else but I watch your reviews and put stock in them because you tell it like it is and you show no bias toward any manufacturer, keep the reviews and content coming

I watch the reviews because I love looking at all of the new clubs or old clubs. I love to gain knowledge so I can help others and understand why people would use something. I like the paradym the more I’ve see it but I have to be honest, the Rogue ST woods for me is the one. Absolutely love it and won’t be changing it for a very long time!

Congrats Guy! Will there be a review of the TSR driver? Thanks guys

Guy, congrats on your wonderful new addition to your family. In response to Rick's question about why I watch his club review videos, I only buy clubs that are a few years old (3-5) to still get the newish tech but save on price. So for me, I store away your thoughts on the clubs until such time as I may purchase something. I live in Canada, and here in North America, there is a consumer protection organization called Consumer Reports, which is non-profit and reviews all sorts of consumer products in a non-biased way. Rick is the Consumer Reports of golf. Trustworthy and aimed at folks who do their due diligence before purchasing, whether it's the newest shiny object or, as in my case, an older model that you may have reviewed a couple years before.

Why do we watch the reviews? Honesty and not marketing. A 100 percent, genuine, honest review with no bias or sales pitch.

Congrats Guy!

Another great episode guys! I like watching the driver and iron reviews simply because they’re consistent and I like staying up with the golf industry. No, I am not going to go out and buy a new set of irons or drivers every year but I like to stay informed with what’s going on in the industry. And every couple years I do go out and eventually get a new driver or set of irons once the gains in technology are significant enough. This leads me to my final point which is that I can always count on Rick’s reviews to be fair and honest and unbiased, which is why it’s my go to source for that type of information

I WATCH REVIEWS to learn about them. I’m a club fitter and the more reviews and or feedback I can get, the better. Thanks and keep it up.

I always watch the reviews for two reasons: because they’re from a source that I trust and believe that is honest prior to going to hit the clubs myself, and to live vicariously through Rick since I can definitely not afford new clubs every year lol

Congrats to Guy and his wife. I love honest reviews. The big brands will tell you what they want you to hear. Clubs don't fix everything but the wrong chose of clubs can hurt your game. I'd love to see off brand reviews on clubs and balls that the average weekend golfer is buying (Tour Edge, Top Flight ect). When it comes to club reviews. There are only 5-6 reviewers that I trust. You're at the top.