The African American Golf Experience in 2020 | Adventures in Golf Season 5

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As all eyes focus on Washington D.C. during the 2020 U.S. election, Erik Anders Lang makes his way to the nation’s capital to learn what role golf plays with African Americans in that community on this episode of Adventures in Golf, presented by United Airlines.
Erik also plays with the students of Howard University, who recently received a donation from Golden State Warrior and NBA champ Stephen Curry to re-establish the golf program.
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@Jammer914 3 жыл бұрын

Exude love. Exactly what he said. Can’t go wrong with that.

@solidtank7957 3 жыл бұрын

I need more of that guy, could watch a whole series about him.

@davidle8476 3 жыл бұрын

This is hands down the realest and most honest episode! This is how I play the game of golf, with open arms for a good time.

@Thereallak 3 жыл бұрын

The game would be a lot more inclusive if it wasn’t so damn expensive unfortunately

@28russ 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, my thought exactly. It's just too bloody expensive is the main issue.

@br5448 3 жыл бұрын

I hope people see that there are ways to make it not so damn expensive. I play at places for less than a movie ticket.

@GolfRx 3 жыл бұрын

@@br5448 Not everyone has the access to cheaper course and if its cheap the population is much less. Try NYC, NJ and CT highly populated location (Land cost and tax)

@kduke11 3 жыл бұрын

actually not that expensive. a decent course in LA is about $50 for 5 hours. That's $10 an hour.

@dragonjay9500 3 жыл бұрын

Just sneak on a good course for a couple holes works for me and when I want to play 18 I just walk.

@letthecaddiesplay8189 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an African American male, 22 years old and I never had a dad in my life. I always wanted to play the game but never had the time and money or influence to get me started. When I picked up the game, I was 20 years old and in college. I am so thankful for this video, love seeing what's going on here!!!

@givethepeoplethetruth7340 2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry Playboy it's only a matter of time I'm 29 and I've been inspired to get into the game myself .. I'm out here representing the trenches in the Bronx ::: grill montage shout out to Mr Back-woods

@MadR0ckCliMa Жыл бұрын

We’re happy to have you! 🔥🔥🔥

@calebelliott4815 3 жыл бұрын

Being a Golf Coach right outside Louisville Kentucky, I absolutely loved this episode and I will definitely show it to my players!

@jason_okmostly_vayda_livin7200 3 жыл бұрын

...”it’s not just golf,it’s the other experiences in life that make you a full person” well said coach. ⛳️⚡️

@valeyo 3 жыл бұрын

i can't believe the series is back, thank god! I binge watched all the old seasons and was wondering when the next one will come. Thank you EAL!

@Adamsracing15 3 жыл бұрын

I thought my handicap was going up because of covid but now I’m quickly realizing it was from lack of adventures in golf

@gcash3074 3 жыл бұрын

CitySwing looks awesome!

@theroguetaco647 3 жыл бұрын

I am part of a chapter of first tee and I want to say thank you for shining a light on such a great organization!

@davidwilliamgolf6171 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the most important episode of adventures in golf. Good job Erik! Greetings from Sweden!

@kylelark724 3 жыл бұрын

so glad this series’s is back

@JG-fp7hm 3 жыл бұрын

I want to drive 3 hours to dc just to go to city swing bc her enthusiasm is exciting. Would make the experience that much better when someone is excited to be there even if they’re working

@emr1844 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t believe how excited I am for this

@cfordell3301 3 жыл бұрын

"we were given Love" well said.

@realgoodmind 3 жыл бұрын

The best episode of Skratch ever. Howard having a team could be ground breaking and alter the game of golf going forward. Good on Curry for his commitment. This was inspirational.

@myafrosheen 3 жыл бұрын

Played with Demarkis Cooper in a college tournament once, cool dude

@dmrkscpr 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@gsbsgdhdhd7133 3 жыл бұрын

So happy this series is back

@Suited1989 3 жыл бұрын

I'm mixed race and HAVE to go play this course. Don't find many people with my surname! Just starting the episode but so excited I had to comment!

@Suited1989 3 жыл бұрын

Finished the episode now, this was awesome Erik. Hopefully we'll see some the game becoming more welcoming and a picture of wider society. Thankful for these conversations being had in 2020, lets hope there's enough action off the back of them!

@braedentavares4206 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what golf needs. Great video!

@haroldmendoza6827 3 жыл бұрын

The series is finally back!!!!!!!!!!!!, YES been waiting so long for this and you rock Erik.

@krishalsrud2210 3 жыл бұрын

Got to admit, I hit the like button upon seeing the opening just because Adventure is back, but man I would have hit that button about a dozen times throughout. Such a great episode!

@jimmydelrio8662 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you are keeping your word on showing the different aspects of golf. You show a lot exclusivity, but this is how you started. Documenting this little known stories of golf. As much as I criticize you, you also deserve praise when you film something positive and that pushes the boundaries of golf. Thank you Eric.

@bradyhall2386 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad this is back!! Love this and great show Eric!

@Smiththebat 3 жыл бұрын

Man that last quote is dynamite!

@paulpanamarenko 3 жыл бұрын

That last quote should be the national motto. So good dude. Keep going! ❤️

@benmeiner3949 3 жыл бұрын

Love the vid. Very important. Unfortunately saddened by some comments here. Shows that we need more of this type of thing. Keep it up!

@zacharyschwab4225 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this game is beautiful, There is no better storyteller than eric.

@mr.kanaley9757 3 жыл бұрын

"I don't have to know you to love you. Cuz Love is free. We were given love, so the least we can do is exude it" - Sam Puryear, Howard University. I love that, especially this year.

@MrDcarp713 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far one of the few series on youtube that pops up and I need to take a "bathroom" break when im at work. Lol thanks EAL for the extra time away. Keep up the great work.

@Declan_McCulla 3 жыл бұрын

What a way to start the series love it Eric keep it up

@haroldmendoza6827 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very much for releasing this video!!!!!

@andrewgavinet9595 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode dude and I think it reflects a lot of the things many of the new generation want to see in golf. More players, more laid back rules, and more diverse people playing

@rayjohnson2711 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent piece! Thank you. Loved to see the Howard University program back. I have heard of Ms. Kendel Abrams at Howard. Definitely a future ambassador of the sport.

@ORyan87 3 жыл бұрын

Segments like these needs to be an hour! Great Work !!! This is on the money!!!

@Renmazuo27 3 жыл бұрын

yeah baby! favorite golf series is back!

@21Swayzee 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back!

@TheGolfClan 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed meeting members of the Howard Golf Team. That is a coach with far more to offer than on course strategy. The program is in very good hands.

@jackleonard3220 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad adventures in golf is back

@dean7synergy72 3 жыл бұрын

Treat everyone with ❤️ Respect because we all matter and we are all equal.....beautiful Vlog Eric ⛳️🏌️👌

@br5448 3 жыл бұрын

these kids are so polite and articulate, give hope in a world, well, that rarely does.

@pagnedaman3777 3 жыл бұрын

Niiiice. Love EAL content. Beautiful work.

@nicholasberman1225 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode, really impressed with City Swing, we need more of those all over the country!

@dustinmartin4621 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome to see. Me and my family’s plumbing business remodeled all of Langston terrace right next to the course awhile back before I even played golf. Would love to go back and play there after seeing this. Wish I knew you were in town

@Mr.CDavis 3 жыл бұрын

Much needed conversation, thank you EAL for your willingness to grow the game regardless of race, economic status, and walk of life.

@franidelaserna 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode guys. I loved the respect paid to their voices.

@mattbarger86 2 жыл бұрын

This is my home course! Glad that Erik got to take some cuts there!

@cefrebel 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I loved this episode. I regularly play public courses in Memphis and quite often see POC playing. I have had several rounds where I have walked away with new friends after bonding over golf

@SuperOxygenTV 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible! Well done EAL!

@hoopprodigy3753 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great episode

@madeinbrabant7038 3 жыл бұрын

Love this one!!

@PhilhellenicAgori 3 жыл бұрын

My needs to watch this with chuck Also all the girls had awesome swings Awesome work exposing this once again Eric much applause

@the_real_jeek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for using your platform to highlight these important issues and the lengths that we in the golf community have to go to create a more inclusive and welcoming atmosphere that embraces and celebrates our diversity

@aaronburnside9124 3 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal Episode.

@nateastrom1322 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@joebluhm 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Erik.

@quinnduffy8105 3 жыл бұрын

Missed these vids

@christopherwatkins7523 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode. We need more love in the game in order to grow the game!

@RonaldGorman 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite things to do is golf as a single and join up with a group. A great way to meet new people.

@oscarm3844 3 жыл бұрын

Being wating for this video for 5 months

@magerquark6833 3 жыл бұрын

oh im hyped

@shawningram182 3 жыл бұрын

One word, awesome!

@omcjones101 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@GolfRx 3 жыл бұрын

Being a brown person in game, i have been welcomed by everyone on a muni course. Thats where my heart is. The Golf is an expensive game to play (clubs, ball, tees, course fees -$20+ every time you play). i started when i was 27, introduced to the game by my coworker. On the other hand basketball (free courts in public park) baseball (fee in public park and school) and football fame have attracted many black individuals. Tell me one Pro football player from India? Tennis on the other hand has very similar issue (tiger wood and then their was williams sisters). The golf course doesn't judge a golfer by the color of your skin. It only knows if you are up for the challenge after you paid the fees lol. Hence its a struggle to grow game of golf as most of the PGA pro's family belonged to Country club.I I suggest 1 free spot in 4some on a muni course for kids 18 and under during twilight

@loquho 3 жыл бұрын

this is such a powerful episode. one of the best episodes in the series! love seeing representation and diversity in the game we all love

@JasonNewmarch 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!!👏👏👏

@TomGov 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!!!!

@greghinton5424 3 жыл бұрын

A great episode, this place is close to me.

@Talesaii 3 жыл бұрын

great video!

@joeyknudson3129 3 жыл бұрын

Love Eric’s face at 4:29

@davidtison905 3 жыл бұрын

First Tee Eagle level lesson - Appreciate Diversity! Thx for this video Skratch.

@Pmc_golf 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Is there anyway we could reach out to them and help out?? I’m from the area and had no idea this existed. Thank you so much! 🙏🏽🙂

@RandomGolfClubFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Hit up Howard or the DC chapter of the First Tee. Grateful!

@haroldmendoza6827 3 жыл бұрын

Erik your back!!!!!!!

@haroldmendoza6827 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, Man I knew this series would come back again.

@HelloWorldRobnLisa 3 жыл бұрын

"the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can" Say that a thousands time over each and every day. Fantastic approach Sam Puryear Jr. Best of luck with the program at Howard University

@bhobg 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! I hope you can visit the Riverside golf course in Ohio, first black-owned golf course in the country

@mulamula6607 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this video made me subscribe thanks for being open minded

@curtissmithgolf 3 жыл бұрын

Very awesome and influential video

@carlmoland-kovash3539 3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss

@edsmythe7020 3 жыл бұрын

Video on fleek

@sb1806 3 жыл бұрын

Great job EAL!

@hankshepherd2310 3 жыл бұрын

love it. I'm lucky enough to where I've hardly had to pay for golf, I wish more people could play it

@TripleDouble198 3 жыл бұрын

So real.

@EpsteinNoSeppuku 3 жыл бұрын

There's actually people in the comments complaining that this video featured EAL because he isn't black? what a joke...

@deecoleman6564 3 жыл бұрын

"All Are Welcome" Random Golf Club!!!

@jordangw4075 3 жыл бұрын

Erik is a legend

@donaldbattle4 Жыл бұрын

Dope!✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

@mattguilfoyle8072 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite video in all 5 seasons. Can’t believe it has a single thumbs down. Idk what’s wrong with people, but we have to fix it. This video shows that!

@bluelineclapper2523 3 жыл бұрын

This should Air before during and after all 4 days of Masters and any major coverage

@urojoe 3 жыл бұрын

golf is a great game for all..but golf is expensive. teach everyone to play and succeed enough to play long term...not everyone can afford waygu A5, polo, ferraris etc..that's life..no? but you practice and get really good, you can play anywhere...my 2 cents

@ericratynski 3 жыл бұрын

Golf is an expensive game. You don’t need top of line clubs to play and learn the game. What becomes expensive is playing the game, paying for the round. Bring more youth programs to expand the game to everyone.

@jaredbouland6434 3 жыл бұрын

I love golf so much but the cost is so discouraging. I think it will take a huge shift to make the game more accessible to young people and those with lower incomes

@CAxALLDAY 3 жыл бұрын

There needs to be a better structure around golf for kids. People have setup all kinds of shit for basketball and football. Seems like if you show promise as a young kid, then you are swooped onto an AAU team and magically you get rides to and from the games. get all new gear and shoes. Your'e put in front of scouts, sneaker execs etc. and get to travel and play in tournaments throughout the country.

@Weare30186 2 жыл бұрын

This is a amazing! With anything, any sport can be appreciated when you have progressive individuals that see what is wrong, and can acknowledge it. Putting this course on my to do list!

@theraleighdrummer9265 3 жыл бұрын

This lady said, ‘we look at what makes everyone different, not just how we look, but you know what we all have in common’ ummm i hope she simply misspoke and knows that diversity goes deeper than just bodily features. Diversity of thought is what makes us unique.