The Rick Shiels Golf Show Brooks Koepka leaves LIV & new golf clubs are here!
Jan 7, 2026
The hosts kick off with a nostalgic look at COVID's impact and their channel's growth. They delve into New Year's resolutions, emphasizing discipline over motivation. Exciting new golf clubs are on the way, including affordable Tacomo irons. The duo discusses Brooks Koepka's surprising exit from LIV and its implications on his career, as well as the fragmented golf schedule. They reflect on winter golf challenges for amateurs and explore hobbies like paddle tennis and darts to stay active.
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Discipline Beats Motivation
- New-year discipline beats short-lived motivation for lasting habits.
- Rick Shiels and Guy Charnock stress building small routines that compound over months.
Build Tiny Daily Routines
- Do small daily actions consistently because they compound into long-term benefits.
- Make routines trivial (e.g., take vitamins at night) to ensure they stick over months.
Fragmented Season Weakens Casual Engagement
- Golf's season fragmentation makes following the sport confusing for casual fans.
- The four majors remain the simplest, most watchable anchor for most viewers.