Before he signed for the Saudi-backed Tour, Shiels admitted that he wrote negative comments on paper, predicting what fans might write.
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Rick Shiels is probably the most famous golf influencer in the world along with Paige Spiranac, having as many as 2.9 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. Shiels caused an avalanche of reactions by signing a contract with LIV Golf, becoming an ambassador of the Saudi project and content creator for LIV Golf.
Golf Monthly reporter Joe Ferguson spoke to Shiels to find out how the public’s reaction has affected him, and also to find out what it’s like to find his way in a new environment.
