BREAKING SAWGRASS: TPC Sawgrass from the Tips - Ep. 4
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Submissions for Breaking Torrey Pines are CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who applied!
Series Finale of BREAKING SAWGRASS!
HUGE thanks to Andy Johnson at the Fried Egg for the stunning drone footage. Check out Andy and all things TFE at thefriedegg.com/
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.
What would you shoot from the tips at TPC Sawgrass?
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Tom is the kinda guy you're glad that got paired up with your group.
@watson956
2 жыл бұрын
Hey - all 3 of them. I'd love to have been the 4th guy in the foursome.
@beholdapalehorse7700
2 жыл бұрын
Tom- “Cause skinny guys like me, you know, I can relate” (Cameraman zooms out from Tom’s face) “Look at him, going to a wide shot…thanks for that” -Tom Literally laughed out loud.
@blakebarone1809
Жыл бұрын
Tom Coyne!!! He has stories to keep any golfer entertained for years. He’s authored my 2 favorite golf books ever, he’d be a dream pairing.
EAL - ‘He’s not going to the f***ing drop zone’ on 17 this was the best commentary moment for me
The goose tracer at 32:30 is a WORK OF GENIUS!!! I laughed my drink out of my nose.
@amp4240
3 жыл бұрын
Same! (minus the drink snorting). Emotional roller coaster of a hole and then the shot tracer of the goose going by had me laughing my ass off.
@Aoughi
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha nice
@pjfergus
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta get Goose Tracer in your new videos!
@2ndAveScents
2 жыл бұрын
How the heck could you see it was a goose? I thought it was a duck
@stuartaldridge1
2 жыл бұрын
@@2ndAveScents Us Canadians have an instinctive eye for the bastards!! :-)
Ben was just taking advantage of the opportunity and wanted to play the course twice
A lot of respect to all 3 golfers for putting yourself out there.
@hejsan6453
3 жыл бұрын
I mean it’s Sawgrass how wouldn’t
@busydoinnothinn
3 жыл бұрын
yes, respect to all 3 of them for an all-expense paid trip to Sawgrass. PREACH RYAN!
@hejsan6453
3 жыл бұрын
@@busydoinnothinn Can’t be easy
@matthewhennessy257
3 жыл бұрын
It took big balls for all 3 golfers to play one of the nicest courses in the world for free and at the ideal time . Great work taking the risk to all 3 golfers and living a dream scenario
@lorenzharnacke7694
3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing experience for the guys
Can we have Tom in every Breaking video? Such a cool guy and good energy!
@Brandon-youtube
3 жыл бұрын
Would be nice as a benchmark too
@ianj253x
3 жыл бұрын
If you want some more Tom he’s a guest throughout NLUs Ireland tourist sauce.
@rubenduplooy219
3 жыл бұрын
@@ianj253x Yes, I watched them. He was on such a cool and crazy journey through Ireland!
I can’t get over how good of a name “Joe Hooks” is
@JoseHernandez-pu3vr
3 жыл бұрын
I will be Joe Slice
@colerenyer2141
3 жыл бұрын
And he plays a fade LOL
@tangle1876
3 жыл бұрын
@@JoseHernandez-pu3vr and i'm joe shank
@koleka3233
3 жыл бұрын
@@tangle1876 I guess that makes me Joe Top
@revilo9725
3 жыл бұрын
@@koleka3233 call me Joe Fore
Thanks to all 3 golfers it’s been real 🤞
love the s/o to all of us ignoring our jobs to watch this
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
I gotchu ❤️❤️❤️
@purduediesel11
3 жыл бұрын
That's why there is a mute button on teams and zoom...
@dcmitchell8008
3 жыл бұрын
@@purduediesel11 yep. I'm on a ZOOM as we speak, muted, watching away.
Man this series was a straight 10/10 insane quality content
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
Means a lot! What was your favorite episode?
@gavinsternberg6806
3 жыл бұрын
@@RandomGolfClubFilms The first one
Ben's drive on 18 is what keeps us all coming back! "Hitting that drive on 18 makes it all worth it". Great series. Thanks.
@MrJaiden23
2 жыл бұрын
Once I saw that I was about to post the same thing!
Seeing Ben pipe one on 18 has got to make you smile! Also, bird tracer is unmatched, that was hilarious
LET’S GOOO!! Bittersweet that this is the finale...really enjoyed this series
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! We're sorry to see it end as well. Been a wild ride.
@yosoy1268
3 жыл бұрын
I agree! I’m pumped for #17!!
This entire series was like listening to Jazz thanks to the silky smooth pipes of EAL!
After the final putt all I was hoping for was one of our heroes casually saying "So ... same time next week?" The entire series was such a joy to watch. Keep up the excellent work, and I hope I'm not the only one who thinks it could be great idea to bring Ben, Tom and Joe back for another round on some different course. Thank you!
I actually gasped out loud when Joe lipped the hole on 16. What a series. Great edit and camera work, plus you cant beat the EAL commentary. Cant wait for more!
I’d like to take a second to appreciate the tracer on the bird on 18 😂
I’ve never seen anything like this on KZread. EAL and co, very, very well done. I love that you took the exclusive access you’ve been given and opened it up to these three amazing guys.
"Tom's not goin to the f*****g drop zone" Best line lol
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
No DZ for TC
@jaarbijenkins5162
4 ай бұрын
Couldn’t he have dropped up at the green??
@justinguo9741
4 ай бұрын
@@jaarbijenkins5162It's a yellow penalty area
@Darwizzy966
4 ай бұрын
I'm not 100% certain, but my current understanding is @ Sawgrass on 17 you have to either re tee or hit from the designated drop zone@@jaarbijenkins5162
Other people listen to lofi to calm down but there is nothing better for me than some golf with EALs voice commentating it
@kanebergstrom3671
3 жыл бұрын
Have you listened to The Open podcast he narrated? It’s the Jack and Tom Watson one. 5 stars!
I’m happy this is out but gutted it’s finishing, could watch these play any course in the world
This is the best golf course vlog I've ever seen on KZread.
“You guys paying for lunch?” Relatable content right here 😂
I gotta be honest, Ben started as my least favorite, and ended as arguably my most. Great attitude, and although he was very unrealistic about his true handicap (I don’t think purposefully), he represents the majority of golfers and is very respectful of the game with a great attitude. I’d love to play with him! And Tom’s dry humor cracks me up 😂
@slightlycrookedworkshop
Жыл бұрын
I'd guess he's about a 30. Either way, anyone who is in the teens or higher would probably shoot well over 100. There isn't much room for error on this course. Most courses your average golfer plays have a lot of room for error.
@andrewstewart8288
7 ай бұрын
Its two years after your comment, but being realistic he went from playing probably local Muni's measuring 5800 on the whites to a 7k yrd course that makes a 3 index get 9 strokes. He probably isn't a 14, but I would say he's a solid 20. Playing a championship condition course, with forced carries as long as sawgrass has, from the tips is going to make any mid handicapper look like a 30+.
That flying bird tracer on hole 18. Champion move by the editor.
What an unbelievable series
No one: ... Erik: “You get the feeling”
Can Joe give me more birdies and less excuses Hahahaha 😂 Jkjk
@miguelgochi8463
3 жыл бұрын
All his crying took away from his good play
@hickorydragon8114
3 жыл бұрын
I agree ...but when was the last time I was so sick I vomited on a golf course? Probably never and like he said, if I did , there is a very small chance I would continue.
@aMentalPie
2 жыл бұрын
@@hickorydragon8114 grow up
I watch a lot of golf here on utube. But, this format is by far the best I've seen. Players of all levels trying their best on majestic courses. Absolutely fantastic.
The production value on this was unreal. Should be very proud of what you've put together RGC!
Greatest series of all time. Revolutionary
How did I get so emotionally invested into this series?
I didn’t realise Joe was sick. He should’ve mentioned it
Man... that 17th hole... I was at the edge of my seat - just willing Ben’s ball to hit the green. Good on him for not going to the drop zone, and making the second one count. Great work telling this story RGC.
I have officially taken this course off my bucket list. Thanks a lot Ben😉
@trvansant
2 жыл бұрын
The Tom Coin!?
@KoloaKane
Жыл бұрын
Kiawa , Pebble , Winged Foot , Congressional , Bethpage Black , Erin Hills , too difficult to be fun . But , I would love to play Shinnecock . That would be awesome
never been more excited for an episode
This is my easily favorite youtube channel. Watch it frequently at work between patients (ICU doctor). Love the commentary, definitely helps me relax!! This particular series is a really cool idea. As a novice golfer (less than 9 months, shoot around 100) it's been great to see the thought process for three very different skill levels. hope to see more of these, Go Ben!!!
What an experience... Joe shot 75 and Ben shot 75 over par. 😁 We love this game and the people we play it with.
I had the pleasure of meeting Joe this past week at a range in Michigan. A true class act. Hope to watch him play more in the future!
@tonyyayooo1813
3 жыл бұрын
Class acts whine on camera?
This was an amazing series. Can’t wait for more of these, and great job to all 3!
Best comment from a previous episode - and it still applies: Joe loves him some Joe.
@mrcommonsense9074
2 жыл бұрын
Lol he can’t help but talk about himself.
Ben putting it off the green on 17 has me cracking up 😂 i feel your pain. I love his spirit through the whole round 👏 Tom's poetic commentary about jumping in the 18th pond was next level. Great job Joe, you're a true player.
What a great series. This was awesome to watch. Can't wait for breaking Torrey!
Super cool series! Way to go to all of the golfers!
Ben seems like a really cool guy. Props to him for sticking it out with such a good attitude - must have been pretty soul-destroying round
The bird getting tracked! lol amazing.
@bigyt813
3 жыл бұрын
I honestly thought it was a UFO they were tracking haha
What an amazing series! Loved this, can’t wait for the next one.. great job to Ben, Tom & Joe!
Absolutely loved this! Great series, awesome golf by the trio!
Joe reminds me of Brad Pitt in Ocean's 11. Always snackin' on something
“After a pitching wedge like that, you get the feeling that Ben is gonna make this” - as another guy who would struggle on this setup, I can say there is no circumstance in which I feel like I’m gonna make a 40 footer
The bird tracker after Joe's approach shot on 18 had me dyingggggg!!!
Loved this whole series was a pleasure to watch 🙌
Barely ever comment, but had to I loved this series.
I really want to embarrass myself at Torrey!!! 😂
This series was amazing! Love all these guys, so much fun to watch!
Well done lads! That was a great series to watch. Respect to the boys for doing that.
Wait..... Did Joe Hooks throw up??? Nothing worse than someone trying to make themselves look better than they showed by the same repetitive excuse. Dude is a good player but that dropped some points for him in my book. Loved the series Eric, can’t wait for the next one!
@lbb2rfarangkiinok
3 жыл бұрын
Throwing up is more of a reason than an excuse, tho, no?
Ben is one of those guys you want to have in your group any day! No matter how the shot goes, he will laugh, cheer AND encourage the whole group. This is why we are a part of RGC. Community first, made by the love of golf. Thanks EAL
Big fan of this series! Love seeing the different handicaps play together. Can’t wait for the next one.
You know, this is an awesome idea for a series. I can’t wait for the next installment!
Next video have Ben play a regular coarse and see if he is actually a 14 handicap
@knutklausen6385
3 жыл бұрын
Best comment of all
@jonathanackerley7659
3 жыл бұрын
No way. Both amateurs aren’t close IMO to those handicaps.
@kieranoconnor9689
3 жыл бұрын
Ben seems like a 20. Tom seems like an 8.
@jonsturrock2788
3 жыл бұрын
Ben’s HC is closer to 30
@eufemioinfantejr.4253
3 жыл бұрын
Love Ben and the balls to actually get out there and play the tips, but no way he has a real handicap, especially after the I usually drop by my friends if I hit a bad drive
Tom- “Cause skinny guys like me, you know, I can relate” (Cameraman zooms out from Tom’s face) “Look at him, going to a wide shot…thanks for that” -Tom Literally laughed out loud.
@thisjustanother
2 жыл бұрын
the dudes a great comic with the quibs
Great series! Please keep turning out this kind of great content!
Well done RGC! You are definitely on to something here. Thanks for bringing more into our awesome game!
Did joe hooks throw up at some point?
Joe Hooks threw up, in case, it wasnt made known (enough)...
This is one of the best things I've watched all year. Do more of these! They're great!
This has been such an amazing video series. More more more!
Did Joe throw up? He never mentioned it!
Did Joe throw up? I didn’t hear about that...
This was great and thanks for everyone who participated! Btw awesome camera work!!!
Really enjoyed watching this series. Keep 'em coming!
Best part was seeing Ben hit the green on 17 with his second ball. Had goosebumps.
Bet Joe is popular on the tour eh 🤣
@dominicevans1084
3 жыл бұрын
Come on Dude, i don't know if he mentioned it but he actually threw up and was exhausted. 😂😂
@userjim83
3 жыл бұрын
Ego is a hell of a thing 😂
@Itsthejourneynotthedestination
3 жыл бұрын
@@dominicevans1084 Ye he woulda broke 70 had he not been sick 🤦♂️
Awesome series dude. Really entertaining. Look forward to the next one!
Great series! Keep it going for sure 👍🔥🏌️♂️⛳
Joe may be the best golfer of the group, but would be my last choice of playing partner! on very good terms with himself.
@DontDropYet
2 жыл бұрын
Yea cause he’s competitive lol, why would he want to play with you
Joe's pretty cold towards these guys and the whole thing honestly
@RandomGolfClubFilms
3 жыл бұрын
He was just laser focused. Joe was definitely super tight with the crew and other guys.
Absolutely fantastic series!! Looking forward to more!
What an amazing series this has been. Absolute class
Toughest job in golf: Joe Hook's cart mate/hype man. What a downer.
love the positivety but zero chance hes anywhere close toa 14 handicap hes a 30 at BEST
Absolutely loved this series of videos. Really loved the commentary. Hope you continue to do more.
I loved this series. Definitely had me waiting for the next episode each time one dropped.
If Ben's a 14 then I'm Tiger Woods.
Loved watching Ben play the course but no offense he’s definitely not a 14 handicap.
Love this series! Well done to everyone involved. I hope to see another! Great job to all three players. Golf is golf, doesn’t matter your score, as long as your loving it! Any day on the golf course is better than doing something else!
I loved this series. I cannot wait for the next one. You guys are making some of the best golf content out there. Keep bringing the heat!
Enjoyed Ben and Tom’s attitude towards golf and the day in general. Not so much Joe, crying about throwing up all day, you bogeyed a few holes on a championship course stop moaning!
Joe hooks was a class player but a horrible one to watch and listen to
Awesome ! What a pleasure to watch and see this Iconic course played this way. Congrats to all of you guys.
Fun series! Great job by all 3 golfers sticking with it and keeping the great EAL golf vibe high👌
This hooks guys is an absolute 🤡
"Gonna give the people what they want." Sorry Joe, but excuses and a gigantic ego are not what we want to see.
Fantastic series, clearly a lot of effort went into making it. Thanks RGC!
Love this concept! Thank you RGC!
Great work on this! Really awesome and, Ben, you are why we all play. The test and the fun. Love ya man.
loved the series, thank you for making it
Great series loved every moment. Thank you 😊
One of the coolest golf series I've ever watched. Thanks for the experience!