WHAT DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO BECOME A GOLF TOUR PROFESSIONAL?! #EP.63!

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[braedenmorgan]

So they treat it like a job?? Seems like a reasonable idea considering it is their job.

[lorenzoalston]

Best podcast you and Guy have done. I’m 64 but to listen to James describe his grind was incredible. And to watch Rick’s facial expression like he was transfixed in taking it all in. Great interview!

[jetdr]

Arnie always said if you want to drop your score 15 strokes per round. You have to hit 100 balls a day. At a minimum

[evelghostrider]

I've played from I was 3 next year I'm 50 and going to go to qualifying for seniors.
Range time should be for swing changes as its repetitions with ease.
The goal is to score, you can only do that playing round after round 👍

[ciaradonnelly]

Very good piece, it shows the dedication at all levels, it is interesting that he never got bored of it, that's the hard part. Reminded me of Faldo's approach, golf 24/7 loved every minute of it

[TimBarnesPolygonPerformance]

I think you need to get Jeremy Clarkson on your show, and you could have a special segment where you get celebrities to use an "average priced putter" around a green.

[retired]

Interesting Eddie Pepperell quote
@PepperellEddie
For all the talk about long driving, Collin Morikawa is setting records with terrific iron play.
Kids, I can assure you, while driving it long is great, being a masterful iron player will be better for you in the long run.

[MBpotts]

I hit 1, 000 balls at a minimum, 3 hours putting and I’m emphasizing short game more now. I score 78 or lower usually. James is absolutely correct, the difference between 76 and 68 is absolutely putting and short game. I play virtual golf for practice when I’m not doing swing mechanics because it’s more in line with real golf, the pressure, the score and no mulligan aspect really really benefitted my game.

[lesbarton]

My most focused practice on the range was, our range was filled with gophers. Use to spend hours trying to hit them. The time went unbelievably fast, we did get better without being bored!

[TheBailiff]

Listened to this while out in the car. Interesting and looking forward to Thursdays part 2

[andyh]

Love this. James is incredibly engaging and open..

[guillaumesg]

Hey Rick. Very interesting point about workout routines for improvement in golf. Watching more and more golf on TV and I don’t understand how players that have overweight can make it through a full round of golf each day for 4 days. I suppose there has to be some physical preparation to be able to withstand the effort and be at your best each time you have to hit the ball. Clearly I wouldn’t be able to do that and I am quite fit in general. This is a topic that I find extremely interesting and would love to hear some more content about it

[mdavies]

I would love to have the opportunity to play and train that many hours a day unfortunately I have to work to pay to survive 😅

[maxtrixbass]

I had the good fortune to make a living playing music, so take his golf routine and transfer it to that. No complaints, but it can come at a price. Its very easy for joy to get crushed out anytime that "joy" becomes a job.

[enjoysticktv]

Since I started taking golf serious I’ve been practicing every morning I look forward to it every morning

[sparklespets]

James says putting is his achilles heel and he completely waxes Rick in putting whenever they play. Wow... just goes to show how insanely good you have be to compete on tour.

[hunterjenkins]

First time watching the podcast Rick. I am suppressed how good of a host you are!!!

[auburneagle]

Excellent Video!!! Great advice on how we should practice to become a better player!!!

[nomehdrider]

this is an incredible interview, or series of interviews. funny how a hobby becomes job and it turns into work, then no matter what it will get old. plus

[darthvader]

this was a fantastic watch. Thanks for posting. Learned how much it takes to be on top