Jaw-Dropping Course of 10,000 Redwoods | Adventures in Golf Season 6

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2 жыл бұрын

Gigantic redwoods as far as the eye can see. Good luck trying not to hit one.
Erik Anders Lang heads just north of San Francisco, California to explore a once-hidden MacKenzie masterpiece on this Adventures In Golf, presented by United. The 9-hole course is a gem, but the vibe you get at Northwood is undeniable.
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@christian-owens 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos to your entire team. The storytelling, camera work, location, and most importantly the people, make this such a special episode. It feels criminal to be watching this for free.

@kabedsears 2 жыл бұрын

I love the interview process. He ask the right questions and open ended questions and makes sure to make this completely about the stories. I love these

@JraKn 2 жыл бұрын

I use this channel as an example of expert film making. There's such a large leap in difference between good film making and great film making. I'm blown away by the colour grading and compositions. Truly inspired by this and random golf club. Watching the break 90 series and it's a Vlogg. and it's got some of the most beautiful shots I've ever seen this is a truly fantastic short documentary. Thank you.

@WyattRNilsson 2 жыл бұрын

time is money, you may only be giving him like .01 cent for watching, but those views count up to hundreds and thousands. keep watching him.

@scottcarpenter910 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. What a treasure to those of us who love the game

@silentcalls5890 2 жыл бұрын

@@kabedsears frites uotuuiiiiiiioooooouwrr

@MattHardy0 2 жыл бұрын

This is easily the best episode you've put out Erik, and that's saying a great deal.

@MrJohnr47 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

@dflanagan56 2 жыл бұрын

agreed

@dflanagan56 2 жыл бұрын

but this is the first video I saw on his channel---runnin good

@ascg10k 2 жыл бұрын

Matt Hardy speaks the truth

@michaelmillete2936 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@ambirdie4163 2 жыл бұрын

when speaking about the course/club, the father and son both have tears in their eyes, they truly put heart and soul into the place! what a great gift!

@MPHshoots Жыл бұрын

I noticed the same thing.

@johnparker4918 2 жыл бұрын

Man Eric is a fantastic interviewer. Asks the right questions and let’s the subject talk. What a great storyteller

@wolfganghubner6251 2 жыл бұрын

At first Eric seems crazy- then rethink- he is , in the right way /// a true artist

@OpposmithBnE 2 жыл бұрын

28:19

@christianvornweg6497 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of the best things I've watched in years and that includes anything that isn't golf related. What a place. I wish more golf courses had this ethos. None of the elitist attitudes, no one is made to feel small or unwanted - a true homage to what this game can and should be.

@haj6286 2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@Jarl_Thidrandi Жыл бұрын

I love going onto snooty courses in my death metal/rainbows polo and gawdy checkered pants just to fly in the face of that stuffy attitude.

@LCsaint22 8 ай бұрын

@@ww2remembered983 nah... it's not. I love this course and the ppl that run it are great.

@drakerandall4426 2 ай бұрын

My day will come!

@snuglife599 Ай бұрын

We rented an Airbnb at Bodega Bay for a week and my father in law insisted we take a drive and play this course. Truly beautiful. I’m shocked I never played it as a youth since I grew up in Mendocino county on a small 9 hole course called Brooktrails which is also surrounded by Redwood trees but not nearly as beautiful as this gem👍👍👍⛳️🍻 Most of my vacations revolve around golf. Scottsdale area, Monterey, Florida, Hawaii, Palm Springs, etc and this course was packed with fun loving, non pretentious, cool people, which is a rarity👍

@richhowell6874 2 жыл бұрын

I played Northwoods several times as a teenager...nearly 60 years ago. It was beautiful and special then. Clearly, that hasn't changed. Somehow, once before I pass, I'd love to go back and play at least 9 again. The memory of this unforgetable course has never left me.

@bennyblueline4525 2 жыл бұрын

As you walk down the fairway of life, you must stop and admire the redwood, for you only really get to play one round. Beautiful work Erik, Skratch and Co.

@chezfeliz 2 жыл бұрын

I live in this area, and play this course very often. so cool to see this - you've fully captured everything we love about it.

@timpirtle3906 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky man!

@jameselliott8203 2 жыл бұрын

You are a lucky man having this marvellous golf course near you .

@rfran5023 2 жыл бұрын

What you know about Bohemian Grove? Lol

@casimircarothers7388 2 жыл бұрын

Been there too

@brianemerson9455 2 жыл бұрын

Has there been any fire damage there recently?

@jodiecalussi 2 жыл бұрын

i'm crying about a golf video ?

@Jay_Wood 2 жыл бұрын

Same..

@robertpaas797 2 жыл бұрын

so i‘m not alone…! great work and whenever i‘ll be back in nocal, i playthat, promise!

@LemonJelly360 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 6 years late to the Adventures in Golf party, which means I have so many great videos to watch. This one was my first and I watched it over breakfast - it was utterly majestic (the video, not the breakfast). The cinematography, the interview style, the trees, the characters of the course and community … it was truly something special. I’m off to delve into the back catalog.

@timelythinking365 2 жыл бұрын

You will not be disappointed

@Schmiddy11 Ай бұрын

I came back 2 years later to say that this is still my favorite episode of this!

@theraleighdrummer9265 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, this season is kicking my a$$. Whatever you have planned for us is going to be great, so far it is. This one was absolutely mystical. I feel like when I was a kid I was in a car on a trip once and drove past this place. Erik, thank you for being the golf sage of today. You are truly gifted with your story capturing and telling.

@21Swayzee 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you are going to get me in trouble, I have half an hour to clean up the bathroom before the wife gets home, and this pops on my feed. 9 hole courses are the best! I'm a member of one, and with kids it is nice to have the quicker rounds. Those red woods are amazing!

@21Swayzee 2 жыл бұрын

Finished the story well told! I wish more people ran a course like Gaylord. I love his passion, and this rubs off on his members, to create such a cool environment. Great job wrapping it all up at the end too...worth the lecture I'm about to get for not cleaning the bathroom..HA!

@taylorlucas6151 2 жыл бұрын

Man these make me cry sometimes to be perfectly honest. So often I think about dropping everything and working in golf its such a peaceful lifestyle.

@Realricketycricket 2 жыл бұрын

The sound that it makes hitting a golf golf off a redwood tree is so unique. This place is my favorite

@boy_peeps 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more. Even hitting a shot off the fairway reminds me of the sounds players make when hitting a ball at Augusta (on tv)

@krishalsrud2210 2 жыл бұрын

Best closing you have ever done Eric. "This is the course".

@trentonrivas3228 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for shining light on a course like Northwood. Truly means a lot to see it’s beauty finally being broadcasted like this! Thank you from all of us back at the course.

@catrug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing my home course proud, Mr. Lang. All the heart, soul and laughs perfectly capture the magic of the Knock.

@nickrobinson119 Жыл бұрын

I am so lucky that this course is 20 minutes from where I live. You bet that after watching this, I'm becoming a regular.

@enriqao20 2 жыл бұрын

The evolution of this whole AIG series is mind blowing.. EAL is a genius and you can see he really cares about the work he does. This season it’s been great. Please don’t stop.

@javieramaya8150 2 жыл бұрын

I'm alone at home and I still gave it a standing ovation. This series has catapulted my love for this sport. Kudos to the whole team. Excellent interviewing, excellent editing, excellent photography.

@urbanimmortalculitvator6652 2 жыл бұрын

ok coomer

@Sarg3e 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who works in Golf maintenance this video really made me smile. That man gets it. Love when said his favorite place was the maintenance building. If I ever get out there I’m going to play there for sure

@FoothillsofFreedom 2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to work as a Marshall at Northwood for 2 years. Gaylord and Verne his golf pro were two of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever had the pleasure of working for. I have nothing but good things to say about them and the course itself. Gaylords son Trevor was just a little kid when I worked there but he was there helping his dad everyday! Northwood is an absolute gem of a course and must be played to be truly appreciated.

@lambofcod9554 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is so much more than golf. Every episode just makes me fall more in love with the sport that I didn't know was possible. Absolutely beautiful storytelling.

@scottcarpenter910 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you. I feel the same way

@donaldkirchhofer2166 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite episode. You captured some really special moments. I'm 47 years old and gave up on golf ten years ago. Your videos inspired me to play again. After I watched this I immediately booked a tee time for this Friday. Thank you!

@danielcp1985 2 жыл бұрын

Played this place several times and never knew how cool it was until today.

@josephhawkins6218 2 жыл бұрын

I sometimes struggle to convey what golf is, what it evokes, or how it is so much more than a game (or maybe it’s not, but that’s okay). Whenever I don’t know how to describe it to someone, I send them to one of your videos and say, “This is it. This is golf.” *Your being EAL.

@stephencarlin7867 2 жыл бұрын

Everything that is great about golf and a shining light to the snobbish, capitalist and exclusive nature of many many courses - love it from Scotland

@chaserodriguez5802 2 жыл бұрын

I play this course every year. I play it with my dad, my grandpa, and his buddies. It’s a very beautiful course and is home to some of the most fun I’ve had playing golf.

@TheJgrimm 2 жыл бұрын

I said it already. Documentary Journalism Perfection. This is setting the standard for what it should look like. You guys produce content that is unrivalled even by 60 minutes. I admire you all! Thank you! All seriousness aside, man what I would give to be on staff just to be able to see these beautiful courses.

@DeepDiveNFT 2 жыл бұрын

I live 30 mins from this track and have played there many times. He captured the story of the course so well! A true gem and there is always tee times available. Hopefully that doesn’t change after this episode

@jeffrandall1038 2 жыл бұрын

Healdsburg? That's my old hometown and this is making me want to make a special trip!

@justicebdone 2 жыл бұрын

There is no shame in being emotional over having an immense pride in your gramps and your pops young man. Beautiful course and a beautiful story Skratch, thank you.

@DeepakKumar87 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but this just made me tear up! Great storytelling, Erik!

@paulhibler3569 2 жыл бұрын

Erik, I just found you. Bless for this, Buddha. I buried some of my father’s ashes beneath the tree that guards 12 at Augusta. I have always had a big love for McKenzie’s courses. I will be up there soon. There is big medicine in those woods.

@ww2remembered983 2 жыл бұрын

If you love McKenzie, you have to check out his other course designs in the greater Bay Area. Meadow Club in Fairfax is private, so good luck with that. Sharp Park in Pacifica is a public, very affordable McKenzie and the best one, in my opinion, is Pasatiempo in the hills above Santa Cruz. Alistair had his house( still there off the 7th fairway) there too! Bring your 'A' game to all, they are classic courses!

@NZChip 2 жыл бұрын

My brothers and sons have played this wonderful course for many years...we live all over the world and gather in the redwoods to experience our love of the trees, the sunlight, and each other. We have been blessed to 'hack' our way around this magnificent playground of the Gods. We hope return again to Norwood to share in its beauty. Dawson Gang Rides Again...

@georgedz302 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I grew up here, played this course many times, It’s a nine hole pin ball machine! we referred to it as “Knock knock”. Beautiful place and those trees are not 90% air! Nice to see it getting the respect.

@ww2remembered983 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha, yeah, the sound a golf ball makes thwooping a redwood there is unique to the world! I wonder if anyone has played that little gem without hitting a redwood? Probably not!

@bengoodly5433 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful course. The moment at the end with the man who you can see is pondering when his name will be put up with the others is both heartwarming and heartbraking.

@grottogg4758 2 жыл бұрын

Eric has the best golf show in the world! Congratulations to your continuing success and thanks so much for all your incredibly hard work!

@williambarnes6135 17 күн бұрын

I say this with love. The juxtaposition of the most beautiful golf cinematography ever followed by a shot w the (sound?) guy in the back of your interview is hilarious. It's like a Roger Deakins film and the Office got cut together. Really enjoyed this

@mikeposner8563 2 жыл бұрын

Not even joking I thought this was a vice episode until I finished watching and read the comments. The production was top notch and so cinematic. This channel is awesome

@Namesi 2 жыл бұрын

This is becoming the best golf channel on KZfaq. You really shine a fond light on the soul of golf, thank you.

@issysprasetyo4821 2 жыл бұрын

What an Excellent Presentation Erik! You touch the human sides of everyone to tell us their stories. I can't wait for Part 2

@tomduckworth8335 2 жыл бұрын

That is a slice of heaven. The people, the course everything was beautiful.

@johnh4686 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the most memorable round I have ever had

@williamqueen884 2 жыл бұрын

"I agree with you... It's a vibe" 😂LOL

@davidmillar5968 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve played there many times including yesterday and this account of the experience is spot on. Well done.

@zaheermerchant6845 2 жыл бұрын

The most poignant and brilliant episode I've watched. Wonderment, perfect narration and beautiful photography. I hope to play there someday before we are each subjected to gravity.

@jaredknowlton7713 2 жыл бұрын

The "whooooooooo!!!!!!" at 26:54 has me in tears hahahahahahahahaha. Fantastic episode. Beautiful course.

@rodneymounsey4168 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a beautiful and not just because of its scenery, place, family/community,heart. what lovely storey, so well told, thanks Eric, one of your finest.

@JoshuaFabelo 2 жыл бұрын

What an utterly moving interview. So many emotions evoked through the short time of 30 mins. EAL & Skratch, thank you for your contribution to world of golf and honest insight of humanity.

@alexgibson6444 2 жыл бұрын

Taylor Shaap - “One mature redwood tree takes 500 gallons of water per day.” EAL - “What does one blade of grass take?” This was a great piece about a hidden gem. You guys will have me traveling to NorCal as soon as possible.

@LuxuryBeatsMusic Жыл бұрын

16:38 beautiful. The maintenance building is the reason the course looks the way it does!!! 5:30 AM BAAAYYYYBEEEEEEE

@sterlinggray350 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a course I play all the time!

@grimm256 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing piece of history, art, and golf.

@B7Mapile 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing episode. You really captured the passion, the emotions of that golf course and what it means to that community. Also summarized how many of us golfers feel about the sport.

@michaeltaylor4271 Жыл бұрын

Man I love this, it’s like a forgotten gem, out in the red woods.. it’s beautiful and quite and serine..

@davidjones6447 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode!!!! "How much water does a blade of grass need...... about 7 minutes." Love it!!!

@boy_peeps 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite spot for my family and I to come once a year. We stay in the lodges on the course. Nothing like this place. This has been my favorite episode by far. Great work Erik!! Btw, I get complements on my RGC range finder all the time. ; )

@jabulanijakes 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible course and story. I just added this to my bucket list, which is not something I've thought about much before, but as a direct result of your storytelling and this particular story of family, community, legacy, commitment and dedication to craft, I'm thinking about special places and people to spend time with. Thank you for this.

@jabulanijakes 2 жыл бұрын

7 months later and I'm back watching magic. How do you stay away? Thanks team.

@JONACYDETV 2 жыл бұрын

That was the best piece of golf documentation i have ever watched. If they have golf in heaven, i hope this will be there.

@jsurgee23 Жыл бұрын

I had to pause after the intro scene and say that is a really cool opening. Whoever thought that up is really talented. Well done!

@keunpruitt7509 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece. EAL this may be your best work yet. Congrats to everyone involved. 👏👏👏👏👏

@TeamPerry5 2 жыл бұрын

That was absolutely outstanding. You have a gift my friend.

@jacobhobson2434 2 жыл бұрын

I think this might be my favorite episode! I might be a little biased, as I’ve played this course my entire life, but the cinematography and interviews were spot on this episode. Amazing work 👏

@dylanharrington744 Жыл бұрын

I've Played the Game in some Beautiful Settings, but this Place is Something on another level. I Love the Families commitment and Passion for the Course.

@paulpanamarenko 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I wish I played golf back when I lived in Oakland, CA. This course looks awesome. There’s a weird par 3 course at the back of Golden Gate Park near the water. It’s a trip to play there too.

@imcontemptwithlife4155 Жыл бұрын

His name is gaylord? 😂 Parents were jokemen

@turnbullturnbull8135 2 жыл бұрын

As beautiful a story as you will see. Outstanding on so many levels, the world needs more of the redwoods kind. Thank you Eric, heartfelt work.

@leeyarbrough9636 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 1 minute in an I have never seen such beauty nor majestic looking course that you can actually play wow , hope generations after generations keep this beauty going. Just wow.

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@maryrich7873 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for introducing me to Mrs Pamela Morgan

@thomasredden4263 Жыл бұрын

As a groundskeeper, I really felt it when Gaylord said the Maintenance building is the heartbeat of the course. It truly is. Every morning we are on the course by 5am running mowers and busting humps to get the course ready to play for the day. It’s a lot of work, but there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing it all come together. It’s truly magical to get to work on a nice golf course, I love my job

@tamashorvath3407 2 жыл бұрын

18:15 is why we are watching these videos! This is just wholesome. Thank you Erik! (From Hungary)

@greatcuttv2968 Жыл бұрын

I grew up on this golf course. My father works on a lot of the houses there. I left there around 13 years old. Now at 28 I went back to play 18. It brought tears to my eyes thinking back when I was a child watching golfers while working with my father to being one of the golfers.

@Ryrhodes1 2 жыл бұрын

This episode is why I love this series so much, thanks for everything you do Eric & Skratch and the whole team.

@chris233211 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful episode. I’ve been waiting for this since seeing it on your Instagram a few months ago. What a humbling and pure game golf is. Hard to be too upset when you think about how peaceful and simple things really are. Truly incredible. Thank you to you and your team, Erik.

@michaellowe9392 9 ай бұрын

Can’t believe the emotions this game brings. It’s all about people. We all have our own personal experience on the courses we play and we rarely forget the people we meet along the journey.

@Aubnormal Жыл бұрын

Erik, thank you. Your style and variety of content as it relates to the game of golf often transcends the game. 17:13 "Tell me about your dad". Is it the tone of your voice, the cadence of the words, or something else? I say all of the above. It's one thing to ask questions, but the best story tellers ask the first question, then let dialog and emotion dictate the rest of the discussion. We may not always realize what makes a particular course so easy to enjoy, yet we can't get enough. I feel the same about the content you create. Thanks!

@JS-jf7gv 3 ай бұрын

We should all be lucky enough to have a great local course with good folks to play with. What a place man!

@jackcampo9959 2 жыл бұрын

i respect this channel so much more for showing a bad first hole and laughing about instead of deleting it bc ppl are annoying if u play bad

@boober7270 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic!!! It’s great when you find those spots that make you feel humbled. Great to see the true passion and emotion in a father and son. Great to see how much they mean to each other as well as how much a place means to them. Great episode!!!

@sveinakeek7957 2 жыл бұрын

No one comment is sufficient to match the quality of this episode. Thank you Erik! For putting words on emotions and sharing stories like this! Thank you

@leewetherill6017 2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with MattHardy, brilliant piece. Wonderful people who are what golf is all about, its not the money, it's not the prestige or the glory its about the people. I welled up myself when Gaylord's son spoke about his dad and the respect he has for him. I will hope that sometime in the future I get to visit this amazing place. Great work

@wickysmall8607 3 ай бұрын

I never thought I'd see a course as gorgeous as Augusta... Looks like a hidden piece of paradise. Just wow

@2science 4 ай бұрын

Had the chance to play this a few summers ago, inspired by this video. I played first thing in the morning as the sun came through the trees. Absolutely beautiful.

@McD624 Жыл бұрын

Man I’m not sure I’ve ever had such a big smile on my face watching a video before

@farmerpewpew 2 жыл бұрын

takes a strong person to be alright with being emotional on such a large platform. I would love to play the course, however if I don't, I'm glad I got to know the father and son team keeping such a cool thing going. thanks EAL

@LeChienDeGarde_ 2 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable interviewer. First time viewer. now a subscriber. The ability to connect with people on such a philosophical level while interviewing turning that into replies from the person youre interviewing is amazing. loved this

@golfmaniac7044 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down my favorite part of these videos are the questions you ask. You delve deep into these individuals and bring such a wild connection for us viewers to people we’ve never met. Yet leave us feeling like they are our neighbors. Bravo once again Erik and the Skratch, loved this episode

@matttravis5897 2 жыл бұрын

Everything about this is why I love golf. Masterful job telling this story. The father-son aspect got me choked up for sure. Bravo all. Road trip time.

@PhilBot4OOO 2 жыл бұрын

What a special place, made more special by the people that fill it on a daily basis. Great mini doc, this could easily have been an hour long!

@mrbigg2u 2 жыл бұрын

At last... double of length shows. Eric, you serve your public well. What a great start to Season 6, we love this shit... Encore to you and the team!

@wesleyryanjohnson Жыл бұрын

A work of art. Both the beautiful Northwood track, and the film.

@shanksforyourtime6250 2 жыл бұрын

This video is easily one of the most sublime videos I’ve watched about “Golf”. Truly, emotionally moving. Now from Oklahoma, I can’t help but feel the need to make this journey to the mystic Redwoods. Bless💚

@brynziegeman4203 10 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen your videos before but I could not look away. What an unbelievable course. I would love to play this and then sit at the clubhouse for a few hours cheering with the crowd.

@jackkallinich1818 2 жыл бұрын

Production through and through unbelievable. Story telling off the charts, I wish it was a full hour long because I’d watch the whole thing. Well done RGC Crew can’t wait wait for the rest of the series

@mentalmanlee 2 жыл бұрын

Had the pleasure of playing this amazing course in 1993. Thank you posting this video and bringing back to me the memory of that very special day!

@ianmohorn3824 2 жыл бұрын

This video hit hard. My dad has battled cancer for the last 8 years and is nearing the end of his time. The last quote is so meaningful and one I will carry with me and share with him. Thanks for this video and all you do EAL

@TikTokDad5000 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god. Why am I crying. How many shitty shows on cable exist and you guys figured out how to make one of the single best sports documentaries I have ever watched! Unreal!

@javiervigil2511 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible and beautiful story, you can tell how much love there is for/on/about the course. Thank you for sharing this. This is the reason I love golf, there's nothing else like it.