Can I beat Tommy Fleetwood if I start 10 under par? THE REMATCH!

Summary

This is a rematch golf challenge between professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood and YouTuber Rick Shields at the Earth Course in Dubai. They play 18 holes of stroke play, with Rick starting at 10 under par and Tommy at level par. It's a close match, with Rick leading after 9 holes but Tommy makes a comeback on the back 9. Despite some good drives, Rick struggles with his short game while Tommy plays consistently. In the end, Tommy wins decisively after shooting 2 under par to Rick's 3 over par.

Takeaways

• 😀 This is a golf match between Rick Shields and Tommy Fleetwood at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai
• 😃 They are playing a 10 shot challenge rematch after tying their previous match two years ago
• 😄 Rick started strong and got to 9 under through 7 holes before struggling mid-round
• 😁 Tommy rebounded from being 4 shots down to tie Rick after 14 holes
• 😆 Rick struggled with his short game through the round, especially wedge shots
• 😊 Tommy went on a birdie streak on the back 9 to gain the lead over Rick
• 🙂 Rick was frustrated with his putting and short game leading to several double bogeys
• 😐 Tommy played steadily throughout and took control of the match on the back 9
• 🤩 The iconic 18th hole offers a risk/reward drive over water
• 😉 In the end, Tommy won handedly after Rick's short game collapsed mid-round

Q & A

What is the format of the golf match being played?

It is a 10 shot challenge rematch stroke play match over 18 holes between Rick Shields and Tommy Fleetwood.

Why does Rick feel this rematch is important?

Rick wants redemption after he double bogeyed the last hole in their previous 10 shot challenge match 2 years ago which resulted in a tie.

What is the overall score at the turn between Rick and Tommy?

At the turn, Rick is 5 under par while Tommy is 1 over par, so Rick has a 4 shot lead.

How does Rick lose his lead during the back 9?

Rick struggles with his short game and putting, carding multiple bogeys and doubles. Meanwhile, Tommy goes on a birdie streak to catch up.

What club does Tommy use to reach the green in two shots on the par 5 14th hole?

Tommy boldly hits a 5-wood from the rough and reaches the fairway, leaving himself around 50 yards to the green.

What is the final score margin between the two players?

Tommy shoots 2 under par while Rick shoots over par. So the final margin is over 6 shots in Tommy's favor.

How does Rick feel about his overall performance in the match?

Despite good driving, Rick is very disappointed with his short game, especially chipping and putting which hurt his score badly.

What does Rick credit Tommy for during the round?

Rick compliments Tommy's ball striking and consistency through the entire round.

What is special about the final hole at Jumeirah Golf Estates?

The 18th hole is an iconic risk-reward closing par 5 that wraps around a large lake, with grandstands and an amphitheatre.

Do Rick and Tommy leave open the possibility of another rematch?

Yes, they say a trilogy match could potentially happen based on viewer interest and response.