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hough the pandemic has put a stop to virtually all growing view count of 9.2 million. Me and My Golf is an all-
Tsports, one outlier has actually gained immense inclusive channel with a wide variety of content ranging
popularity during these difficult and isolated times: golf. from golf challenges to on-the-course tips. However, this
Because golf can be practiced individually at one's own channel may be especially helpful for new golfers, as the
pace and home with little equipment, people of all ages coaches don't forget the importance of golf basics, such
who once avoided golf for its "boring" or "slow" game are as how to hold a golf club correctly. Me and My Golf is the
finding fun in the hidden rigor of the stress-relieving perfect package to get newcomers hooked on the game of
sport. golf with a well-balanced mix of easy-to-follow tutorials
and entertaining golf challenges.
Of course, it may not be the safest idea to meet with friends
or coaches during a pandemic, but there are many other Next up is Rick Shiels Golf, which may be more suitable for
ways to improve one's golf game remotely. One of the the slightly more experienced player. Shiels' instructional
most useful resources when it comes to learning golf is videos mostly focus on fixing specific golf swing issues
YouTube coaches, who upload videos about various types such as hitting the ground behind the ball or slicing the
of swings, different clubs and even basic golf etiquette. ball. Apart from instructional videos to help minimize
Thanks to YouTube golf coaches, people can practice their golf swing mistakes, Rick Shiels Golf has also garnered
swing in their own home with just a club and their phone its fanbase for honest and insightful equipment reviews
screen—for free! There are hundreds of golf coaches on and golf course reviews. While most instructional videos
YouTube, so it's important to find the coach that best are well
fits one's needs and swing style. Here are a few popular
YouTube coaches for golfers of all levels. under 10 minutes, some review videos can last up to an
hour, so Rick Shiels Golf truly has content to satisfy every
Me and My Golf is hosted by Piers Ward and Andy need—whether it be a quick tutorial session or a night of
Proudman, who each have more than 10 years of golf binging golf equipment reviews on YouTube.
experience. Perhaps you've already seen their famous
"Golf Swing Made Simple" video, which was uploaded 7 Golf with Amy is perfect for golfers of all levels, as the
years ago but maintains its popularity with a consistently videos are organized by level, club and type of shot. The

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