BREAKING SAWGRASS: TPC Sawgrass from the Tips - Ep. 3
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EPISODE 3 is here!
The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is one of the toughest tests in professional golf. That's why THE PLAYERS Championship is sometimes called "The 5th Major." And that's what makes our Breaking Sawgrass series such a difficult test - because these three golfers from the RGC Community are playing the course - from the tips - just a day after the tournament. The greens are fast and firm, the rough is long, and the water is always in play.
The "Breaking Sawgrass" series features three unique players with three different handicaps attempting to overcome three different goals:
Joe Hooks is a professional golfer and the best dressed of the three. He has the most ambitious goal in our group. Joe is a +4 handicap attempting to break 75 during his first-ever round at TPC Sawgrass.
Ben Goodly is a chef, food blogger, and all around good dude. Easily the most nervous of the group. He’s a 14 handicap and setting out to break 100.
Tom Coyne is the Senior Editor at the Golfer’s Journal. He’s also the author of four books (soon to be 5) and a podcast host. He’s a 3.1 and his goal is 90.
Tom Coyne won the Golf Writers Association's Best Feature Story Award for his piece in the Golfer's Journal titled, "The Lucky Ones". Read the full story here: www.golfersjournal.com/editor...
Big thanks to Andy Johnson at the Fried Egg for the stunning drone footage. Check out Andy and all things TFE at thefriedegg.com/
What would you shoot from the tips at TPC Sawgrass?
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Tom’s sarcastic sense of humor is gold
@jamisonju
2 жыл бұрын
When he said he was 29 I was like there is no fucking way and then I realized he was being sarcastic lol
Props to Ben for keeping a positive attitude throughout the round. I would be a couple clubs short after breaking a few clubs
@SjP0002222
3 жыл бұрын
What’s up with his club at address either super closed or toe straight in the air. Hurting my eyes
@jordangladden7749
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah Ben! You are a fucking champ !!
@SjP0002222
3 жыл бұрын
@@jordangladden7749 fuck yeah
@HRRYCRRYIMPOSTER
3 жыл бұрын
I lost my 8 iron in a tree one time after throwing it
@mp-dd7pn
2 жыл бұрын
I like watching Ben most - he takes it easy and enjoys the game ... John is cool, playes great, but a bit too cool for me ... Tom is slightly too self-sarcastic, my feeling is he feels very bad when not hitting well ... not that fun to watch and listen ... maybe he thinks he´s got the most to lose ...
Appreciate not making us wait as long for this one, pulling for Joe to get even or better.
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
Series Finale out on Friday!
@bigyt813
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there's 18 holes on the course and not just 9 lol
"What's Ben breaking?" Me in the same position "Every club in the bag"
@TheHonours16
3 жыл бұрын
and the bag in the water?...
@denzelmills571
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@muncieboy68
3 жыл бұрын
even the ball retriever isnt safe lol
Mad respect to Ben for staying positive throughout! 👊 Especially when you’re playing with Joe who’s complaining about missing birdie putts... 😂
@Piske41
3 жыл бұрын
Would 100% love Ben or Tom in my group. Joe? Not so much, seems like a big buzzkill with his tummy complaints and he is just not my type of hang on the course.
@timbeam00
3 жыл бұрын
Story of my life
@richiep1285
3 жыл бұрын
@@Piske41 yeah I must admit I’m finding it hard to like Joe. I’m just waiting for him to throw in a subtle dig at Ben at some point to really bring it home.
@davidbuss9072
2 жыл бұрын
@@richiep1285 that was edited out.
@touristguy87
2 жыл бұрын
@@Piske41 dude he's cocky but he's got a good swing and especially for a little guy he's crushing balls...all depends on what you care about when you play
This is a great series
In my experience, golf isn’t about the 100 bad shots I make. It’s about the 6 or 8 GOOD shots that I make. Those are the ones they keep me coming back.
@Soonerfrk11
3 жыл бұрын
And that is the best way to do it!
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
Wise words
Beyond the theatre of following this trio, it's really something to see every hole on Sawgrass this intimately. Caps off to the production team, once again.
Hey RGC, please have Tom back on the show, sincerely, a fan of his writing, candor, and silky smooth swing.
Right when Eric said ‘this is making me want to play golf’ I had just started looking up tee times for sat.
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
When I saw this in the final edit I did the same!!
Joe: Who I want to be Tom: Who I could be Ben: Who I am Absolutely loving this series, 3 amazing people, wonderful course
@toddchristensen9437
3 жыл бұрын
No one's stopping you from being a Joe. Get out there and do it!
Alright Ben. The front nine never happened. Only we filmed it...and edited it...and put it on KZread...forever. Dude is a legend for not losing his cool. Kudos brother.
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
HAHAHHAHA
@Bobba8590
3 жыл бұрын
It was nice of him to show us the side of Sawgrass rarely seen on tv😄
WELL DONE BEN FOR CARRYING ON! HE IS NOT A 14 HANDICAP LOL
@Np-im6bk
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s so obvious
@turnbullturnbull8135
3 жыл бұрын
He's not a 14 over 9 holes. But good on him nonetheless, we're all just trying to get better.
@brentripley
2 жыл бұрын
@y yy Exactly. Home muni course from the appropriate tee box. I love it. I wish I had his grace. Workin on it.
Tom needs to be a regular on the show, his wit and sense of humour are fantastic. The commentating was a nice touch to this series also!
KZread is full of golfers that make it look easy, Ben makes it relatable and that’s priceless. I had a round similar in a less stressful situation and gotta say, it’s nice to know I’m not alone. Thank you Ben for being you!
I've been a fan of EAL since you began your golf journey brother! This series now has to be one of the favorites. Taking a group of golfers from different aspects of the game has been so much fun to watch man! I'd love to be a part of this one day. Love every project you work on brother. Thank you!
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along, Steve! Can't say much here, but stay tuned for the series finale - there will be some info that is relevant to your comment...
Tom’s commentary is so top tier. He should be a writer
I watch these videos before I play golf the night before, and morning prior like I watch ski movies before a deep day. This is content I can't get tired of. Keep it coming RGC!
Gotta say, Erik. I've had health problems nearly five years now and your course vlogs have been a godsend for me to experience the game again. I'm nearing good health finally too after lengthy rehab and recovery from multiple surgeries. Hopefully I can get back out there this year!
Note to all Golf media outlets, this is how you execute an engaging, thoughtful and relatable piece of content. Great characters, unbelievable visuals and a beautiful voice over from our very own everyman golfer Eric! Massive congratulations to the RGC team, this is next level.
When Erik said "This is making me want to play golf", I feel like that with every video I watch on here
This has got to be the best golf content on KZread. It's so good 👏🏼
The quality of this video + the calm but humorous commentary = gimme gimme more
Ben making that par legitimately made me smile. I want that dude’s attitude.
This series is amazing. Great cast of characters as well, hope you continue doing these!
I hope this series continue, it's really well done
Wow sick, only a two day wait! Thanks, Erik and RGC Films!
This might be my favorite thing I have ever watched on KZread. Thank you for doing this and giving these guys this amazing opportunity. Let's Go Ben!!!
This is some fantastic golf content! I can’t wait to see more
Loving the series. Please keep this up! It's so entertaining and relatable ❤️
No more Ben hate, I feel his pain, I couldn't imagine playing with cameras on but I hate having a gallery. Love the series EAL! It is awesome to see closer to average golfers play PGA layouts.
@stevenhearnden66
3 жыл бұрын
You miss the point. I could entirely understand if he didn't claim a 14 handicap.
@banananaman87
3 жыл бұрын
@@stevenhearnden66 lol this wasn't lost on me. I am about a 16-18 and I am definitely a better ball striker, but we all have bad days. His just happened to be in front of waaaay more ppl
I'd love to see more episodes with Ben on a quest for training and improvement. Great series and great people.
I sat up in my chair when Tom said he was 29. He got me lol.
Again this a must watch for every golfer!! Straight class!! Well done🔥
golf is awesome man appreciate you putting this out for us hope all the guys had a great time on this once in a lifetime course
Wow was expecting to wait another week! Great series 🔥
Not gonna lie the background music is awesome/relaxing. EAL just a legend for going with a super quick upload for part 3.
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
Another quick one later this week! Friday!
@shaundizzle15
3 жыл бұрын
@@konoimo this is 🔥 EAL we would appreciate 17b mix…..please
Kudos to Ben! having fun and enjoying golf. Golf is the most frustrating but yet enjoyable game there is. Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed and excited for the last video.
Eric, reading "The Lucky Ones" really helped a guy like me. Thanks for bringing so much awareness to everything you do. Keep it up. Love these videos!
Awesome series. Great being able to watch different types of golfers tackle this insane looking course. As someone who plays anywhere from 8 to 20 hcp I feel the need to remind people that mistakes allow you to get most value out of golf, more shots, different shots... "90 percent of the game is half mental" as Yogi said... Looking forward to the finale.
This is such a great series. Need more like it!
This is so well done. Great music. I love it.
Love Ben. His positive attitude is what is needed in golf. You need to have him on Again!!!!!
At the start I just wanted to give Ben a big hug and tell him everything is ok, but then he pulled out rule 17b and he stated that he will hold his head high no matter what,that’s my guy 👍if you read this Ben,love from Australia 🇦🇺
I'm sober 6 years this year, golf gave me cpr when I was an unhealth 340 pound man. Golf helped me get my physical health back. I golf every morning Monday to Sunday and walk 18 holes each time. I love the hills cuz I'm developing sexy glutes hahaha
@patts6153
3 жыл бұрын
✊
You are so right when you say that nobody wants to practice putting. I see people come to the course, go straight to the range, and then from there to the tee box without ever hitting a putt, all the time! The putting green is the first place I go!
Really loving this series. Feel like RGC is all about democratizing golf, and showing different perspectives of the game -- how it's played by players of different skills levels is a big part of that. Great graphics, tracers, commentary from EAL & the guys too... looking forward to Ep. 4. Hoping this becomes a regular series on the channel. Will continue to enjoy watching, and maybe one day, be on an episode myself.
"Be Goodly" whipping that out this weekend for sure
Such a sick vid series Eric! 👏🏼 loving it so far
There is so much comedic gold in these videos I don't even know where to begin 😂
Came here to add one more positive against the trolls. Ben, you were fun to watch and represent the majority of golfers. I hope.you had fun and thanks for keeping a positive attitude
Ben's my favourite golfer of the three! Never say die, just inspiring really.
12:50 I wasn't ready for that!!🤣🤣 We need more golf commentary like this!!
This by far the best golf video/series I have ever watched. Please do more. Make sure Ben is in it if you do
I can’t wait to see how this finishes. You can’t help but root for these guys.
Unmatched vibes in this video. Much love, Erik!
A par on 12 for Benny!! Well done my man. Your composure in the face of adversity is to be admired. I know plenty of low markers who could learn a thing or two from you
This series is everything 🙏🏻
Let's go Joe! One or two birdies could definitely still happen in part 4! Hoping for some highlight shots from Tom & Ben too in the last few holes. They both definitely deserve to par #17. This has been great content to watch and it's so well put together. Shout out to the editors for adding the shot tracers - that really makes a difference for viewers! Thanks!
Yes, this absolutely makes me want to go out and play golf, big time!
It is really nice to see how everyone is reacting to how they are playing!!
Shout out to the example of quality long term sobriety!! I got four years now and I can attest that golfing now is exponentially more enjoyable.
This series is great!
Awsome series!very enjoyable and real👍
"747 in an asphalt desert basin" - commentary is undefeated
beautiful golf content. absolutely love it :)
Setting up a tantalising finale! Rule 17b is in full effect, and seems like the only way to get round to avoid a savage breakdown! Love to the RGC squad... Fine TV!
Its interesting to see Ben play because he reminds me of how I play golf. Yeah I get frustrated making dozens of bad shots. But the 3 or 4 good to great shots keep me happy and coming back to continue to get better.
These three are amazing! Rooting for Joe!
yes this does make me want to go and play golf big time - this was a fun watch
Great 3 episodes.. Ben is the man!
man i love this series.
These are the best golf videos on the internet (PERIOD)
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
Means a lot!!! Appreciate you tuning in.
@Piske41
3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy RGC and this series has been fun, but NLU blows all other golf content out of the water, respectfully.
Good on Ben for keeping a good attitude and celebrating the good shots! His game has been my favorite part of the series.
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
The celebration moment may be my favorite part of the episode.
This series got a like, subscribe, save and download from this guy. Commentator is absolutely right, we can all sympathize with Ben. Pulling for you buddy!!
Love my man Ben and his attitude! ☺️👏
Congrats Tom for the Best feature story win brother! Your putting is saving you many shots. If Ben had his putting down I agree with EAL, he'd easily shave a dozen or more strokes off his cards! Pulling for Joe to get back to even for his round and been a pleasure seeing all of you play this beast of a course!
Waiting all week for this
Let's go Ben!! Glad to see that guy get a par, he deserves it for his attitude alone. Seems like such a solid dude
Hey EAL, I agree that watching Joe Hooks hit makes me want to play. If only I was not in the only place in the world where it is illegal to play golf. Ontario, Canada. Great videos. If you ever want to do one of these and want to bring a Canadian I would absolutely love to be a part of them.
How have I not found this channel until now!? Love you EAL, love to hear about your sobriety, coming up on 1 year myself (29, alcohol)!
Congrats to Tom!!! I’m a third year subscriber to TGJ and it’s an amazing magazine
This is a great show. Joe hooks is the guy . Ben is everyday golf . Way to go eal great content . Appreciate the work that goes on unseen . Hopefully I can play with you one day
I was a bit skeptical about the series at first because I just really enjoyed Eric’s play and voice. But I’m hooked, this series is awesome and I can’t wait to see what’s next
I have definitely had days like Ben and god He’s such a better man than me 😂😂
EAL has got to be one of my fav commentators even though man ain’t even an official one. Love the humor he got going too.
Uploaded 5 mins before my lunch break; you made my day!!
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
Ahaha! The timing!
You know...I never actually hit the subscribe and bell notification. But this time, I did. Loving this series. Thanks!
Congrats Tom! That's awesome man
Ben is 25+ handicap casual golfer. Props to him for keeping a good attitude on one of the most frustrating courses out there. 👌 Keep your head up Ben. Bet it was still a great time!
Love these videos. Lees for the golf. More for the ‘narration’. I grew up on an exclusive country club, and the language and descriptions to the videos are similar to language used when describing non’ members games. Very entertaining. Also, Joe is an embodiment of the member guest ringer…whose brought in 1x just to break a streak.
Just sat down to eat dinner and I see this video is released. I love it.
Ben hits the nail on the head with his "relative greatness" concept.
Tom's putting stroke is very enjoyable to watch. Smooooooth.
I would love to golf with Ben. He has a great attitude. Hats off to him!!!
And I also must add, being a 14 handicap myself, those shots Ben was hitting in this video here and there are what being guys like us back to the sport every time. Love it
@cadedungan
3 жыл бұрын
Bring
I love these videos
I may be a dude, but I wish I could travel just to give Ben a hug right now. Kudos for keeping a positive attitude, a lot of us would have thrown our bag in the lake.
@MrBeiberhole69
3 жыл бұрын
Don't feel bad or weird for giving other dudes hug man!
Such a beautiful course.
Tom’s got some banter…top man.