Playing a Legendary Golf Course Masterpiece | Adventures in Golf Season 5

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3 жыл бұрын

Without this course, destination golf as we know it would look a LOT different. The Dunes paved the way for some of the most revered courses in the U.S., from the mind of one of the most revered developers in golf history, Mike Keiser.
Erik Anders Lang tees it up with Mike at the Dunes and understands its impact on the golf landscape today on this Adventures in Golf, presented by United Airlines.
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@barrykearns7193 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Keiser is one unique, straight shooting, unpretentious guy. I've had the privilege to play the Dunes and was struck how pure of a reflection it is to the original game of golf. It's simple, you walk the course. In fact, on some holes you have to walk through bunkers to get where you are going. No over the top man made structures, instead it's an artistic golf palette right before your eyes. No nonsense, beautiful and challenging , that's what the Dunes course is. Just like Mike Keiser.... Thanks for letting me play.

@Will-kl5ri 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is so anti-elitist it’s amazing. Totally different vibe from other developers/architects I’ve seen interviewed.

@eriksnider7189 3 жыл бұрын

anit-elitist while strictly capitalist. I love it.

@Kommentareable 3 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of many german (regular) engineers. Really pragmatic attitude while having a true passion for the work

@solidtank7957 3 жыл бұрын

I say this seemingly every episode but this episode is one of my favorites because of Mike.

@martinl2930 3 жыл бұрын

Anti elitist? If that were true the club would be public

@joeythomas9251 3 жыл бұрын

@@martinl2930 it’s private but you can call and schedule a tee time

@iankauffman5920 3 жыл бұрын

Super pumped that you got to play 'The Dunes Club' with our owner Mr. Keiser. I am unsure if I am the reason that you played it but I did DM you on Instagram back in July suggesting you play it. I have caddies at this club for a full eight seasons and my brother caddied there for a total of nine years prior to me. I am absolutely thrilled to watch this video because it is simply a culmination of beauty, creativity, innovation, golf, and sport. Thank you for making this video possible!

@RedDotSociety 3 жыл бұрын

Blew me away too! I caddied here still get to play occasionally :)

@DCMONSTER5 3 жыл бұрын

I live about 3 hours away and was always curious how I was going to get on and play. Can’t wait to call them and set up a tee time!

@bartek1980ful 3 жыл бұрын

Hit me up. Im in! Im about 20 minutes away

@schust39 3 жыл бұрын

Same , I’m about 90 minutes away

@sbxjames2054 3 жыл бұрын

Did you guys play a game?

@RedDotSociety 2 жыл бұрын

Did y’all get out? Was there today. Said they were actually able to get a bunch of people out :)

@nathanaulenbach6997 3 жыл бұрын

I love Mike Keiser! I wish golf as whole followed his example and philosophy in making golf more inclusive and more fun!

@BombproofCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

These episodes are never long enough.

@borny321 3 жыл бұрын

I played Mike's Sand Valley last year and during dinner, Mike Keiser came by to greet our group. He's as humble and kind in person as he's portrayed in this video. Indeed, he is good for golf!

@21Swayzee 3 жыл бұрын

My 5 year old and I play wilderness golf in my backyard all the time. He loves "smashing trees" with his ball. And if he doesn't hit in the stream he is pissed. Love when people aren't sticklers about the rules and create their own game...looked like a lot of fun!

@masonkim7 3 жыл бұрын

EAL is on a whole different level compared to other KZfaq golfers.

@jamesscott1793 3 жыл бұрын

Hes to professional to b called a youtube golfer hes the only one I've ever seen on vice so there not even close to his level

@richardmolinari8691 3 жыл бұрын

No Laying Up consistently produces great quality stuff as well.

@skaterXYZ 3 жыл бұрын

Just the production quality is a step up for sure. After all he considers himself more of a filmmaker than a KZfaqr.

@ajrestivo 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he's got an awesome personality

@ryanrees6543 3 жыл бұрын

He's a professional film maker so it's not really fair. His equipment is probably way better too

@jackiemoon_lms 3 жыл бұрын

This place is a Michigan gem. A fraction of golfers never knew this place existed. Getting the attention it deserves. 30 minutes from me and hope to play in the coming years. Great work EAL

@RJKGolf 3 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of caddying twice at the dunes club during tournaments. I believe Mr. Keiser's description of wilderness golf is spot on for the feelings you get walking the fairways. The dirt road, "driving range" that is nothing more than a net, and low profile make this place really special. No frills, just great golf. Since it's only an hour from my childhood home I can't wait to give them a call and book a time to play it for myself next season! Another great video guys!

@aaronburnside9124 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Erik I work at a small private 9 hole. That opened in 1900 one of the older courses in America. Think it may be your flavor of golf history. Would love to send you the centennial year book. Great stuff as always.

@RandomGolfClubFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Hello@randomgolfclub.com

@foreleftyall 3 жыл бұрын

can you share the name? that sounds like my kind of rabbit hole

@harrisonmiller4691 3 жыл бұрын

Was so excited when I saw this get posted. Played this course end of the season last year, and was one of the most unique courses I’ve played yet

@trashsnapple4183 10 ай бұрын

We’re is this club?

@grahamarnott7924 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. For once in as many occasions in my life as I can count on one hand, I think Mike Keiser gets what golf is all about. He should be in the Golf Hall of Fame for his contribution to the betterment of golf as a sport and for the betterment of the spirit of the game.

@Jammer914 3 жыл бұрын

Two good golf guys just chatting it up. Love to see it.

@johnnyinchi66 3 жыл бұрын

Erik- “the dunes club is not about the course, is it?” Mike- “I think it is” That killed me

@dk212 Жыл бұрын

Lol same. Just not at all on the same page there. Sometimes EAL gets a little up his own ass in these vids. Nice to see someone disagree.

@mfbsail 3 жыл бұрын

Fortunate to have played there a couple of times. It has a great layout that makes it fun. The tee box choices enhances the experience and you can play 2 nines from completely different setups. Very unique. The Dunes and Lost Dunes which is nearby in Bridgeman, MI. both showcase the great topography and dune environment that the area encompasses. Love the few rakes thing. We played it on morning early. One set of tracks in the dew. After nine we realized we were the 2nd and 3rd off. Best kind of golf.

@dylanharrington744 3 жыл бұрын

Now that is as good a 9 hole course as you'll ever see. The Details such as the numerous Tee choices won me over. I'd love ta live near that place.

@sargentmcbadass 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing man. Thank you EAL and Skratch for another beautiful and impactful video.

@Lefty0451 3 жыл бұрын

I caddied here for years and I even looped for Mr. Keiser in the club championship one year (they drew names out of a hat and I got him) - everytime I carried his bag I got great insight into the design decisions and it was really a great experience. My favorite hole is #7 which requires an elevated tee shot (dogleft left) and the approach shot has you into a tight corridor. Great course and great town in New Buffalo. A true hidden gem.

@RedDotSociety Жыл бұрын

That hole is amazing. They’ve opened it up over the years. In the 2000s, if you had length we would tee up driver and hit thru the “Y” in the trees, cut the corner and be on the front of the green. The green isn’t as tiered as it used to be these days. If you were on the back and the pin in front gooooood luck! Great review 👍🏻👍🏻

@Lefty0451 Жыл бұрын

@@RedDotSociety haha, I totally remember big hitters carving it over that gap and you're right, the back of #7 was sinister - there was no way a ball was stopping. I also had a pretty big love affair with the clubhouse burgers, the fire chicken salad (I think from Skips?!), and the canned gatorade on the course thanks to MJ's influence.

@cscheatum 3 жыл бұрын

This channel has literally made me fall in love with the game. I’m obsessed. I even started creating a chipping hole with a flag pin in my yard.

@gabsfra8603 3 жыл бұрын

It took me months to realize that he actually hit a ball at the end of the intro

@HelloWorldRobnLisa 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful course and I could listen to Mike all day talk about his passion for building golf courses. What a great focus he has for the traditional tenants of the game. This is now on my bucket list

@jaerojo 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite video from you guys. Keep up the good work. The stories get better & better.

@maxwellyousse448 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a gorgeous course, I can't wait to play it!

@EricBieda 3 жыл бұрын

Love the show Erik! Keep em’ coming!!!

@bt7075 3 жыл бұрын

A round at the Dunes Club would be a dream come true. To be able to do it with Mr. Keiser would be icing on the cake. Well done again Erik.

@jimwoods7639 3 жыл бұрын

Well Played! Thank you for the episode and please thank Mr. Keiser for everything he has done for golf. Keep up the good work.

@carsonletot9598 3 жыл бұрын

EAL this is a gem. One of your best yet!

@jordanarill 2 жыл бұрын

This is the beauty of golf private yet welcoming. We welcome all but want it to be all our little secret 😂

@FireConvoy88 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, keep up the great work Erik

@TheDoom143 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always.

@brettcoates3759 3 жыл бұрын

Mike has such a wonderful attitude to running a golf facility, If you ask nicely you can come visit!

@rcp2bTube 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic show. Amazing that it's free really.

@davidjones6447 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most unique golf experiences I have had was at The Dunes Club, absolutely loved it!! Erik I don't know if it was my suggestion you took to play this place, but I'm glad you got to enjoy it!

@Shelf_Help_ca 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview, excellent video.

@jeepster1016 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best yet

@jennakenzie1 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@CraigNAnderson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us along!

@albandb9366 3 жыл бұрын

What a legend this man is!!!

@joeobrien997 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the question, "Are you prepared for the onslaught of requests?" Keep up the great work!

@gaff0057 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing place. Had a chance to meet Mr Keizer while playing in Bandon. very cool guy always has an amazing outlook on things.

@RedDotSociety 3 жыл бұрын

So blown away these are all my buddies!!!!

@ScottFitton 3 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to playing there come the Spring. Helps that I'm only 20 minutes away.

@joeyurban4325 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this episode

@JahnNeema 3 жыл бұрын

This may be your best video yet

@NoVaCharlie 3 жыл бұрын

This man gets it. Thank you Mr K.

@Archillect1 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think i've ever seen a course that better represents the idea of beauty in simplicity.

@RelatosDeFeConJonMedina 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video!

@thebeardedgolfer9819 Жыл бұрын

Did he just he come from the “golf pee” behind the tee at the intro, if so, epic roll into the film.

@jaredrusso760 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Vid!

@bugsterboigaming1242 3 жыл бұрын

love your show bro

@josephdurkin8180 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy he bought that means just so condos don't get built. My town is very country, and developments are popping up everywhere! It's annoying and the land and woods in western new York are beautiful!

@rheffner3 3 жыл бұрын

Cool course and cool guy. I have a friend who is a member there but didn't realize how great it is.

@keithyancey3084 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Mike Keiser talk golf for hours

@RedDotSociety 3 жыл бұрын

This is my course!!!!! I wrote a letter to EAL about this a month ago! Awesome!!!!

@blamblamx2078 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful course

@ghendrix123 3 жыл бұрын

That was interesting Eric,especially bunker ...play 😂 lol

@urmelabasumatary9246 3 жыл бұрын

EAL is on a whole different level compared to other KZfaq golfers.

@lb2369 2 жыл бұрын

Final line had me in my feelings

@mgolf82 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel

@scottweersing9794 3 жыл бұрын

More please!

@kgp1994 2 жыл бұрын

like public and affordable. everyone deserves the opportunity to play world class golf courses. exclusivity of golf is what is holding this game back.

@mark4jr 2 жыл бұрын

The writing on this show is so damn good. If this aint living the dream I dont know what is.

@jacobasselin879 3 жыл бұрын

This intro is unmatched by any series or show I’ve ever seen

@squirrelz81 3 жыл бұрын

Keiser is a legend.

@benmeiner3949 3 жыл бұрын

My cousins and I used to play a version of wilderness golf. We would use foam balls and pick targets around their property.

@spfpsu85 3 жыл бұрын

How cool is Mike Keiser? These are the two coolest guys in golf.

@jonathanragusa545 3 жыл бұрын

i’d love to play there!

@hunterbedford6832 3 жыл бұрын

Just got my tee time! Super excited to play this hidden gem

@samuelhouston7946 Жыл бұрын

Curious on the the phone number or email you used to contact the course to make the tee time

@shauncarter924 3 жыл бұрын

Dream job

@Grahzzyvtvlog 3 жыл бұрын

field of dreams 😂

@matteolesjak8482 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Erik love the field of dreams reference! Please find a field of dreams style course 🔥

@PbD187 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of courses in Illinois are CDGA Member Courses meaning they offer handicap posting at the course.

@TheGolfClan 3 жыл бұрын

This place looks special.

@petervandijk5473 3 жыл бұрын

That's the way all private clubs should handle non-members who are golfminded and respectfull! great show again Erik!

@bartek1980ful 3 жыл бұрын

I live about 20 minutes from there. Would love to play one day!

@GeezerGolf 3 жыл бұрын

Keiser is a legend

@zach3440 3 жыл бұрын

EAL really got the cleanest golf fits

@daltonsideas 3 жыл бұрын

week 3 of commenting for y'all to come to raleigh

@skiboy809 3 жыл бұрын

You should check out Culver Academies 9 hole course

@iandeans-ski 3 жыл бұрын

EAL is the architect of everyone’s dream

@thezone501 3 жыл бұрын

God Keizer gonna need a second phone for all the calls he is about to get!

@ItZaViBe89 3 жыл бұрын

What's the one club you would choose to play with at this course? Comment below!

@tableshaper4076 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Keiser comes across as an average guy who enjoys golf, cool that he will let you play if you ask nicely.

@goldenearring725 3 жыл бұрын

Hearing bandon dunes is affordable makes me baby barf

@baseballjake1000 3 жыл бұрын

I wish there was being more done with expanding the game and allowing for lower income families to enjoy the game given how expensive this game is. I think the goal is to grow the game not keep it private for the well off. We need rounds of golf for 5 dollars a round, clubs provided to those who don’t have any. Obviously it’s expensive to keep a course kept but have it 9 holes and make it a community thing with volunteers. There’s a way to expand this game and private courses aren’t the way.

@patrickmariman7227 3 жыл бұрын

did you say Bandon Dunes in the car...?

@dirtymikeandtheboys5940 3 жыл бұрын

called and Todd told me they are not open to the public for tee times? odd

@scottchapman3507 3 жыл бұрын

But did you start off with, Hi! I've heard good things about the Dunes Club while sounding respectable?

@RedDotSociety 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a 9 hole course snd this year they’ve had more play then EVER before. As a jr member I still have to call a week or two ahead. They are just super busy

@TheJfairburn 3 жыл бұрын

better, (I didn't think I wld see a change)

@anthonyhermes7049 3 жыл бұрын

Did he Keiser keep calling Eric by a different name? Aaron?

@ericnielsen6700 3 жыл бұрын

Dick Nugent designed the course I work at👌

@SamuelMoffen 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could play with/against Erik at my local golf course...9 holes-only par3

@amccauley 3 жыл бұрын

4th

@mattsims9007 3 жыл бұрын

Third

@davedoesthingsdreaded 3 жыл бұрын

Bandon dunes is not an affordable golf course for the working man. Maybe for someone making a bunch of money online but it still costs several hundred dollars