I played the BEST golf course on the planet (absolutely incredible)

Watch Rick Shiels take on Royal County Down, one of the world’s top golf courses. Set in the stunning landscape of Northern Ireland, this historic course challenges Rick with its iconic fairways, deep bunkers, and breathtaking views of the Mourne Mountains. Follow Rick as he navigates the tricky holes and shares his insights on playing at this legendary course, blending his expertise with the natural beauty and rich history of Royal County Down.


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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel! This YouTube channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!

I specialise in golf equipment reviews, golf instruction & I play against some of the best golfers in the world!

I also want to make you play better golf by providing coaching video on all topics about golf, how to fix your slice, fix your hook, help you drive the golf ball longer, hit your irons more pure, hit your irons closer to the hole and help you draw and fade your golf shots.

I will also help you lower your score by chipping better by stopping you duff and thin chips, pitch the ball closer and also create backspin. Also I will provide you help to putt better and hole more putts!

[RickShielsPGA]

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[willfazackerley]

As one of the greenkeepers at RCD, it’s always nice to hear that the hard work us lads put in every days gets appreciated. Lots more to do before the open next month. Great video and very, very lucky with the weather 😂

[noahnowicki]

For someone who really appreciates the land formations of golf courses, it is quite overlooked when out playing golf, but Rick is right this place is miraculously beautiful . Well done Rick

[LaunderganGolf]

That course is the most beautiful course I've ever seen!

[jcmiller]

Played this course May 24th. What a course, the views, the shots, the greens were all wonderful. The caddies were great and so helpful. Our group played 7 courses in Ireland and ranked this as Number 1.

[SinbadWusuhJw]

Say what you want about rick (ive been critical myself) but he always takes a moment to appreciate the sea and the golf course. He could easily shrug it off and take it for granted but he's still humble and full of class.

[mygolfgrouptravel]

Great to have you over Rick, looking forward to seeing you back in Ireland soon!

[briang]

"Is that out of bounds?" "Not yet" 🤣. Priceless Brendy.

[Rhodri]

12:59 is the most meme-worthy moment I've ever seen in the Break 75 series!

[stevemuza]

Having played about a dozen courses across Ireland RCD was by far one of the top experiences. The caddies are top notch, the views are breathtaking and the golf is challenging yet fun at the same time. I think Rick and team nailed the experience within this video. Seeing his reactions mimic so much of my own experience made me relive the round. Great video!

[glennharris]

My grandfather was born in a windmill with no electricity 20 minutes from this course and went on to lead the most amazing life here in America. Incredible video and atop my golf bucket list now.

[natecrombie]

Well on your crew for capturing the visuals so well, and for showing the INCREDIBLE green of the land.

[petermcgivern]

RCD and Ardglass are 2 of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the world, I'm a county Down man and we are so proud of these courses, at the views are free.

[Crossy]

After meeting Rick at Liv I have a new found love for this guy genuinely thought you would be a moody arse off camera like a few others but I was so so wrong. Thanks again for coming over for a photo rick

[wareidav]

I would just be standing on each tee looking at the view... I could certainly see a five hour round there... Utterly Utterly stunning golf course. Well played Rick.

[spongecake]

I live a few miles from here, glad to see you giving this place its justice, unmatched scenery!

[davemack]

I too consider RCD the greatest of them all and having been fortunate enough to play it all my life have seen many reviews. Few have caught the visual beauty combined with the golf challenge better than this one. But what sets it apart, Rick, is the sheer joy you transmitted to just being there. Right from the start you made it very clear that nothing was going to ruin your enjoyment of this great course on a beautiful day… including your golf! By staying happy and positive despite your struggling start, you give everyone who views it a valuable lesson … that attitude is everything. In the end you were rewarded by playing it to its course rating.Many thanks. You are a true lover of the purest things in golf.

[snickerzz]

This is why Rick is still better than all the other 20 something golf YouTubers. Rick appreciates the golf, he’s a bit slower, more mature, and focused on the actual golf first before anything

[jamescockfield]

Got to see those mountains every day going to high school. Never gets old. Amazing part of Northern Ireland. Love the content Rick.

[justin]

Never been on instagram. Never been live. Thanks for the content. Beautiful course