I spit out my coffee when you hit that single tree with miles of open space on both sides. It really hit home because thats something I would surely do.
EAL: "I dont know why you would watch this video" Me: Because I barely get to play golf, and I get to live vicariously through you sir. I get to experience the highs, the lows, and the ever growing desire to film a hole in one.
I haven't seen what the pros have been playing in but I have a hard time believing they are in the same conditions Erik played in of they are -14 after 2.
The weather is a bit different and its been dry for a couple of weeks so the course is running more. Its not a true comparison. However, the pros get paid millions because they are good and we are amateurs because we are not as good.
Was literally going to post the same. Yes the conditions are different but pro golfers are just UNBELIEVABLE compared to all us amateurs. Even a scratch golfer would be propping up a leaderboard in the Scots Championship. Different game altogether
I felt every bit of that rain, cold, anguish and frustration. That was a round you just couldn't wait be done with. The reason I watch and look forward to these "Break 90" videos is to cheer you on and see you triumph! Even though you haven't yet I still appreciate the psychological aspects you share during the round. Love the content EAL.
My wife had the exact same reaction the first time she played in this kind of weather after moving to the UK from Southen Cali. Always amusing as a Brit who grew up playing in these conditions to see the reactions of people who live and play in much more pleasant conditions. I do however love and respect your honesty for showing every shot and a true round. So many youtube channels smell of editing rounds to make it look better.
These vlogs make you more relatable than you already are. Who doesn't feel your pain watching this? I rarely play anything over 7,000 yards. Last time was in Mesquite NV., 7,600 yds dessert course. Got to 13 and wanted to go home. Playing like this occasionally, gives you perspective of just how good the pro's really are. Even in perfect conditions this track still would have been a major challenge. Kudos for hanging in there and for filming your frustration. So much respect! I'm sure we would all love to see more of these, even though they are painful for you!
Haha good job man, keep the content coming! You display the frustrations of golf if a entertaining manor! The tree hit at 3:50 in 😂 couldn’t script that better!
You should rewatch your video from when you tried this at Pebble Beach. The caddie “suggested” that you focus on the playing of golf rather than focusing on the score.
@@aja3longhorn375 i love his content too but who knows what OP meant he coulda meant that he sees some fundamental improvement somewhere and that he believes in erik that he will break through soon
Total respect for not giving up. Having grown up playing Scottish golf in the rain - I feel your pain. Any course off the backs in those conditions is a nightmare. Thanks for being brave enough to share your experiences (good & bad) and brilliant to finish with a birdie on the last!
That was just an angry rant from start to finish. Which is pretty much what my game on Saturday morning will be like!!! 🤣😂😢😠 The thing is, i'll be doing it all over again next week!!
I don’t watch golf video to see phenomenal golf. I watch for the experience. And the experience is always amazing with your content. Keep up the great work and keep being honest and real!!
I really loved this. I love your other content too, but this a great departure. Empathizing with your frustration was strangely comforting. I hope you do more of these!
The man who came out with the sausage after Erik's rant, "Wittle sawsage for ya." is the MVP of the video. Tryna keep my man's spirit high. This is basically how I play golf on easy par 3's.Doing amazing man keep on that grind!
Wow kudos for sticking it out man. Great video and editing/teamwork. Pretty sure i would have broke my clubs all in half after the first nine....Hell I almost broke all my clubs just watching you!
I never thought this was about you playing golf man, I thought it was more like “watch me struggle at what the pros will make seem like cake”. After watching you play pebble, I was in awe at how the pros played and talked about how easy pebble was for a us open. Keep up the videos
I think you did surprisingly well considering the elements. The Pros also have hundreds of people to find their balls. Watching the Open right now, looks like the weather is much better than the day you had. You'll get em next time buddy. Have to admit, you've got a pretty incredible life you're living.
Watching this late! I volunteered at this at the par 3 ‘9th’ (15th normal). Even the pros struggled on it. Appreciate it was a frustrating experience for you but was good to watch normal golf. I played it off mid tees after the event. Clearly a huge advantage. We got a great day weather wise and played under handicap so was a better emotional experience for me. Thanks for sharing. Bigger egos might not have put the video out! Cheers
That was fantastic. Encapsulates how some of my rounds have been going recently. Especially trying to battle on through the wind and rain when things are not going well, mistakes just compound on tough courses. That's real golf right there. If it wasn't for rounds like this, we wouldn't appreciate the good ones so much.
This is just as good as the first one if not better. Please keep doing these as it at least keeps me playing no matter how bad I do on the course. It's good to see others have the same kind of days and at the end you are still playing golf. Even if the weather sucks and you cant break 90 it's still golf
Man.... that was rough! Thanks for having the courage to post this. It reminded me that not so long ago a 95 at my favorite muni would've had me first pumping like Tiger on the 18th. Golf is a special game. I appreciate the effort you put in to making it more accessible to everyone. You do a really good job capturing all of the things that make golf so special. The conversations and banter in between shots where you strengthen bonds and break down barriers. The exhilarating moments of victory that you carry in your heart forever as well as the moments of defeat that humble you and strengthen you mentally. I just feel you allow people in to see those personal moments that really make this game what it is. Anyways I'm rambling but this was a real one... put things in perspective for me. Thanks again!
I really can empathize with you, having experienced this more times than I wish to remember. Congratulations on toughing it out, and maintaining some sort of sense of humor by the end. Cheers.
Wow. I absolutely am in love with playing golf that early in the morning. The fog, the sound of birds, the views of the course, just amazing. Weekday mornings are best. I'm playing tomorrow morning (monday) at 740am. Working hard to hopefully play in some amateur tournaments eventually
This video is just, REAL. I feel like I was living every shot with you! You must have wondered whether you were even going to persist after the struggles off the first tee but I’m so glad you did. Absolutely top quality content.
If you wonder why I watch this type of video it’s because of the last hole. Golf can beat you up and get you down then for what ever stupid reason it gives you a hug and sends you on the way reminding you that even when we are at our lowest in life there is always a glimmer of hope to just keep moving forward. Thanks for doing the Vlog Eric I know it was tough but it made my day when you birdied 18.
Zach said it... He is 100% correct... You have thousands of golfers watching you that are grateful to see someone they can relate to. Only a couple of channels I get excited about new content.
Erik, it was a triumph over adversity. We are used to playing in these conditions, glad you found the rain gloves, they save you from the cold in Summer. Irony is it was probably lovely weather the next day. I empathise as a golfer who plays max once a month, I have such great anticipation each time I tee up, but rhythm & timing seem to be mistresses of the practise swing alone. What a birdie to finish though. Loved the fact you shred it. Thanks Rod
I feel your pain had a game a weeks after a Spanish open. Just rolling of the fairway resulted in a lost ball(no spotters or crowd to guide me) . But reflecting on it I loved it tested me probably beyond my limits. Keep up the good work
Love it. You're a great golfer and had a bad day, and had the courage to show it to us. We all play that way and the youtubers who don't publish the bad videos are missing out on connecting with the vast majority of us. Thank you.
Great video Erick the OB or lost ball rule you are looking for is the local rule new to 2019. You can still use the old rule go back to where you hit the ball and take one stroke. The local rule you estimate where It went OB or was lost take it back to the edge of the fairway take to clubs and drop no closer to the hole taking a two stroke penalty.
I know you don’t like these kind of vlogs but we do and you made it happen, thank you for that. And I’m proud of you for continuing to grind man, I get happy when I shoot in the 90’s at my local club and you did it on an amazingly hard course be proud of that!
That final birdie was the triumph we were all watching for. They were clearly difficult conditions on a difficult golf course. Well done, very few of us could have broken 100 in those conditions.
Dude, what a shitty day for golf. Hat off to you for putting yourself out there for our entertainment as i know that could not have been an enjoyable day for you. In weather like that, breaking 100 is a win man. We are only mortal. Love your stuff. ✊
Maybe one of the most open and honest games of golf I have ever seen. Raw emotion and can truly sum up “one of those days”. If only that sausage would of came a lot sooner in the round. Morale boosting sausage 😂
Painful to watch at times as so relatable, great video and kudos to you for trying, really shows how tough the set up is that you as a 5 handicap struggled - I wouldn't even attempt it as couldn't carry enough balls to even finish the round. Look forward to the next attempt!
That tree hit reminded me of the time I was watching my Head Teacher explain and play golf to some of us. He smashed it into a tree it bounces behind him. He was a dignified old guy in England, he started laughing and said “and that's golf“. Edit for typo
EAL plays the everyday golfer game and isn't frightened to show it to the world. This is the reality of golf for EAL, you, me and the neighbour next door. Brutal, unforgiving, honest. I love these video's.
It's this kind of content that brings me back to your channel, Eric. I love this authentic stuff and you aren't selling anything or producing fluff. And this video is why golf is great because every time you step up to the tee you cultivate the feeling that you can go low or hell, even bogey every hole if that's relative success for you. If you shoot triple bogeys on every hole except for one that you par, you know you are capable of doing that. That's what brings us back to the game. Golf stands the test of time as a true challenge in a world where satisfaction and a feeling of success can be bought or sold and immediate gratification is the norm. Keep it up, Eric. I'd love to get a round in if you ever decide to come to Massachusetts.
From one 5 handicapper to another, I have been watching quite a few of your videos the last few weeks and have enjoyed all of them. This one I enjoyed with a certain amount of sadistic pleasure (I have been where you were this day). But I did glean one observation from this video Erik. You seemed to be belting the crap out of the ball instead of your normal fluid swing. It’s great to see content from you being someone of similar golfing ability. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing more.
Erik, I just found your channel after seeing the "Be the Ball" marker on Seamus Golf's website. Looking forward to the release of the movie and really enjoying your videos.
I think most people like playing for score because it’s fulfilling, and most weekend warriors probably don’t get that test of skill and excitement of fulfilling what their mind though that could do. “I knew I could do it”. I felt this one, because I’ve been there. I saw my self when you half threw your club, though my club throws are at Olympic level by now. The birdie on the last was perfect. And honestly, in those conditions it was still a great round I’d say. Head up big dog. 🤙🏼
My personal rule on a lost ball is.. if I know it is in bounds, and I know a spotter would have definitely found it in a PGA event, then I just drop in the vicinity and dont take a stroke. Pretty sure thats how all normal people play lol.
EAL - "its just like any little weakness and the pressure... its like a plane you know the plane windows they are so... any little crack, everybody dies" Bear Grylls "whoa"
Oh boy. Reminds me of a round played in early adolescence in Scotland that ruined my clubs grips. Couldn't get past hole 14. Sideways rain. Probably didn't keep score to be fair. The extra thirty to forty yards definitely adds fear, adrenaline, and despair. Question, of the balls that landed in the tall grass, how many did you find?
"That's an ironic ending..." and yes it was, but it's those times when we have that shot, that hole, which brings some measure of encouragement and reveals to us that the effort and the journey have been worth it and will serve to draw us back again with hope and anticipation for the next round, the next ending.
I spit out my coffee when you hit that single tree with miles of open space on both sides. It really hit home because thats something I would surely do.
EAL: "I dont know why you would watch this video"
Me: Because I barely get to play golf, and I get to live vicariously through you sir. I get to experience the highs, the lows, and the ever growing desire to film a hole in one.
haha nice one
Took the words out of my mouth
Vicks Madsen I wanna hear you rank top 100 Canadian courses, or at least ones that you’ve played
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Maybe if you got off your ass, and went to the course, you could play a little golf.
Scottish Open leader currently -14 after round 2. Pros aren't human. EAL = One of us :)
I haven't seen what the pros have been playing in but I have a hard time believing they are in the same conditions Erik played in of they are -14 after 2.
Better Yet check out Bernd Wiesbergers round of 61 with a bogey today....
The weather is a bit different and its been dry for a couple of weeks so the course is running more. Its not a true comparison. However, the pros get paid millions because they are good and we are amateurs because we are not as good.
Was literally going to post the same. Yes the conditions are different but pro golfers are just UNBELIEVABLE compared to all us amateurs. Even a scratch golfer would be propping up a leaderboard in the Scots Championship. Different game altogether
Gooba gabba, we accept you! One of us! One of us!
This is true golf right here. Play good but it just doesn’t work. It crazy to do something like this and then watch the pros do it and go 8 under.
Most relatable opening scene ever lol
I felt every bit of that rain, cold, anguish and frustration. That was a round you just couldn't wait be done with. The reason I watch and look forward to these "Break 90" videos is to cheer you on and see you triumph! Even though you haven't yet I still appreciate the psychological aspects you share during the round. Love the content EAL.
EAL is the reason I’m getting into golf.
EAL is the reason I'm sticking with golf.
EAL is the reason I need a life.
My wife had the exact same reaction the first time she played in this kind of weather after moving to the UK from Southen Cali.
Always amusing as a Brit who grew up playing in these conditions to see the reactions of people who live and play in much more pleasant conditions.
I do however love and respect your honesty for showing every shot and a true round. So many youtube channels smell of editing rounds to make it look better.
"This 10 footer for triple bogey is a momentum changer" 🤣😂🤣
Golfing today in southern Utah at 109 degrees Fahrenheit doesn’t sound that bad to me any longer.
You certainly won't fantasize about a hot showet after
I played 112 the other day in AZ. Walking course. Not bad.
ayy i am in st. george
@@blakemoore122 it's a dry heat though
@@blakemoore122 Come down to Florida and play in 95 degree heat with 80% humidity.
These vlogs make you more relatable than you already are. Who doesn't feel your pain watching this? I rarely play anything over 7,000 yards. Last time was in Mesquite NV., 7,600 yds dessert course. Got to 13 and wanted to go home. Playing like this occasionally, gives you perspective of just how good the pro's really are. Even in perfect conditions this track still would have been a major challenge. Kudos for hanging in there and for filming your frustration. So much respect! I'm sure we would all love to see more of these, even though they are painful for you!
Haha good job man, keep the content coming!
You display the frustrations of golf if a entertaining manor! The tree hit at 3:50 in 😂 couldn’t script that better!
I saw the tree and I was like "damn what if he hit that shit" then he did and I died laughing
@@jessekeisling3425 The worst is when you can't contain yourself, and you're in their group.
You should rewatch your video from when you tried this at Pebble Beach. The caddie “suggested” that you focus on the playing of golf rather than focusing on the score.
Pretty soon these are going to need to make these break 85 :)
Typical comment from someone who didn't even watch the video lmao but wanted some clout. Did you put this one in a generator Brodie.
@@aja3longhorn375 2 years, still salty. goddamn
@@JAKE-00 I just watched this I love erik's content..am I wrong?
@@aja3longhorn375 i love his content too but who knows what OP meant he coulda meant that he sees some fundamental improvement somewhere and that he believes in erik that he will break through soon
Total respect for not giving up. Having grown up playing Scottish golf in the rain - I feel your pain.
Any course off the backs in those conditions is a nightmare. Thanks for being brave enough to share your experiences (good & bad) and brilliant to finish with a birdie on the last!
And that birdie is what brings you back for more.
That was beautiful. The frustration, the uncontrolled change in tone, the music, grayness, the wet rawness. Hitting the tree. All of it. Sad magic.
Hahahhaha you get it
23:37 - 23:52 had me dying😂😂😂. “These kids are hitting bombs, far and straight. I hit it short, right and left” 😂. Love you and your videos Erik
Easily my favorite EAL video yet. I felt the pain. I felt the birdie at the end. It was so good in every way.
#spoileralert haha
That was just an angry rant from start to finish. Which is pretty much what my game on Saturday morning will be like!!! 🤣😂😢😠 The thing is, i'll be doing it all over again next week!!
I don’t watch golf video to see phenomenal golf. I watch for the experience. And the experience is always amazing with your content. Keep up the great work and keep being honest and real!!
That,my friend, was your best vlog to date...we've all been there and it hurts but what a way to finish...only in Golf.
I really loved this. I love your other content too, but this a great departure. Empathizing with your frustration was strangely comforting. I hope you do more of these!
Tough course, golf always wins....but we come back time and time again :-) Chin up Erik life's good
There’s nothing more symbolically depressing than pulling out a scorecard that’s been completely decimated by rain
The man who came out with the sausage after Erik's rant, "Wittle sawsage for ya." is the MVP of the video. Tryna keep my man's spirit high. This is basically how I play golf on easy par 3's.Doing amazing man keep on that grind!
Your humility while being humorous is inspiring. We’re always behind you good round or not.
Well done Eric. Every single player who watched this has had a day just like that! Loved the birdie on 18 to keep you coming back.
Eric, thank you for doing these, as painful as it is for you, it's a blast to watch at home. Thanks again!
Wow kudos for sticking it out man. Great video and editing/teamwork. Pretty sure i would have broke my clubs all in half after the first nine....Hell I almost broke all my clubs just watching you!
I never thought this was about you playing golf man, I thought it was more like “watch me struggle at what the pros will make seem like cake”.
After watching you play pebble, I was in awe at how the pros played and talked about how easy pebble was for a us open. Keep up the videos
I think you did surprisingly well considering the elements. The Pros also have hundreds of people to find their balls. Watching the Open right now, looks like the weather is much better than the day you had. You'll get em next time buddy. Have to admit, you've got a pretty incredible life you're living.
Watching this late! I volunteered at this at the par 3 ‘9th’ (15th normal). Even the pros struggled on it. Appreciate it was a frustrating experience for you but was good to watch normal golf. I played it off mid tees after the event. Clearly a huge advantage. We got a great day weather wise and played under handicap so was a better emotional experience for me. Thanks for sharing. Bigger egos might not have put the video out! Cheers
That was fantastic. Encapsulates how some of my rounds have been going recently. Especially trying to battle on through the wind and rain when things are not going well, mistakes just compound on tough courses. That's real golf right there. If it wasn't for rounds like this, we wouldn't appreciate the good ones so much.
As an amateur golfer I feel your frustration in every bad shot and in every missing ball. Great content, appreciate it so much. Keep it that way
This is just as good as the first one if not better. Please keep doing these as it at least keeps me playing no matter how bad I do on the course. It's good to see others have the same kind of days and at the end you are still playing golf. Even if the weather sucks and you cant break 90 it's still golf
Man.... that was rough! Thanks for having the courage to post this. It reminded me that not so long ago a 95 at my favorite muni would've had me first pumping like Tiger on the 18th. Golf is a special game. I appreciate the effort you put in to making it more accessible to everyone. You do a really good job capturing all of the things that make golf so special. The conversations and banter in between shots where you strengthen bonds and break down barriers. The exhilarating moments of victory that you carry in your heart forever as well as the moments of defeat that humble you and strengthen you mentally. I just feel you allow people in to see those personal moments that really make this game what it is. Anyways I'm rambling but this was a real one... put things in perspective for me. Thanks again!
I really can empathize with you, having experienced this more times than I wish to remember. Congratulations on toughing it out, and maintaining some sort of sense of humor by the end. Cheers.
Love this video, Erik. Thank you for suffering for us, your loyal fans. We've all been there.
A very tough course played in tough conditions, most of us would struggle. This is real golf, thanks.
Wow. I absolutely am in love with playing golf that early in the morning. The fog, the sound of birds, the views of the course, just amazing. Weekday mornings are best. I'm playing tomorrow morning (monday) at 740am. Working hard to hopefully play in some amateur tournaments eventually
This video is just, REAL. I feel like I was living every shot with you! You must have wondered whether you were even going to persist after the struggles off the first tee but I’m so glad you did. Absolutely top quality content.
If you wonder why I watch this type of video it’s because of the last hole. Golf can beat you up and get you down then for what ever stupid reason it gives you a hug and sends you on the way reminding you that even when we are at our lowest in life there is always a glimmer of hope to just keep moving forward. Thanks for doing the Vlog Eric I know it was tough but it made my day when you birdied 18.
This is golf summed up in one video. Endlessly frustrating but uplifting at the same time. 👍
Zach said it... He is 100% correct... You have thousands of golfers watching you that are grateful to see someone they can relate to. Only a couple of channels I get excited about new content.
We've all been there brother, that's the beauty of our game,. There are days that seem so bad, that make the good days great!
This is the realest golf video on TH-cam. Thanks. I would of shot 130 on that course in those conditions
erik ur channel gives me life. the content... the editing... the raw emotion... the REALNESS. ur amazing
Erik, it was a triumph over adversity. We are used to playing in these conditions, glad you found the rain gloves, they save you from the cold in Summer. Irony is it was probably lovely weather the next day. I empathise as a golfer who plays max once a month, I have such great anticipation each time I tee up, but rhythm & timing seem to be mistresses of the practise swing alone. What a birdie to finish though. Loved the fact you shred it. Thanks Rod
When EAL gets more video views than any other Scottish Open 2019 video on youtube, and it's not even the actual Open. Great video man, enjoy them all
Love the video. Golf is hard especially when you try to play on the big stage. Crazy to watch thanks for sharing!
Your humor on the course is appreciated. I was crying laughing (with you) on the first hole.
I feel your pain had a game a weeks after a Spanish open. Just rolling of the fairway resulted in a lost ball(no spotters or crowd to guide me) . But reflecting on it I loved it tested me probably beyond my limits. Keep up the good work
Love it. You're a great golfer and had a bad day, and had the courage to show it to us. We all play that way and the youtubers who don't publish the bad videos are missing out on connecting with the vast majority of us. Thank you.
The struggle is oh so real. This is the best video yet. Nice finish!
That first hole is just legendary, 3 tee shots, finds first one, hits tree... just unreal stuff
EAL love the content you're doing great. Life is full of ups and downs but I know you'll keep trucking along! You got my support!
Watch EAL slowly lose his mind while Nessy laughs in the background.
"Extreme conditions"
Looks like a fairly good spring day for Scotland to be fair
This may be the most honest round of golf ever caught on film. For once, some one captured the point in time where I am at with golf. EAL.Thank you.
Also, might be the best caddie every.
Great video Erick the OB or lost ball rule you are looking for is the local rule new to 2019. You can still use the old rule go back to where you hit the ball and take one stroke. The local rule you estimate where It went OB or was lost take it back to the edge of the fairway take to clubs and drop no closer to the hole taking a two stroke penalty.
Seeing Erik slowly lose his mind is comforting, good to see I'm not the only one, this game does it to all of us. Great video!
This was a TOUGH DAY - Cold Wet Windy!!
first 15 seconds and summed up the feeling of every weekend golfer on the planet... well done my guy!
Best Video yet. Good effort. So funny seeing all my emotions on the golf course, summed up by dumping the bag at 17:06
Enjoyed watching. Reminds of my first golf experience in Ireland. And my weather was nice.
I know you don’t like these kind of vlogs but we do and you made it happen, thank you for that. And I’m proud of you for continuing to grind man, I get happy when I shoot in the 90’s at my local club and you did it on an amazingly hard course be proud of that!
We still always love watching your stuff! Inspiring as always!
Nice beats in this one Erik!
I couldn't help it. I laughed so hard when you hit the tree :D Keep the content coming Erik, this is great!
That final birdie was the triumph we were all watching for. They were clearly difficult conditions on a difficult golf course. Well done, very few of us could have broken 100 in those conditions.
I probably shot the same score at my municipal course this weekend. It’s a short life, be thankful you got to play that course.
We watch because you keep it real Erik. Great channel. Keep the great golf coming!!!
Dude, what a shitty day for golf. Hat off to you for putting yourself out there for our entertainment as i know that could not have been an enjoyable day for you. In weather like that, breaking 100 is a win man. We are only mortal. Love your stuff. ✊
Maybe one of the most open and honest games of golf I have ever seen. Raw emotion and can truly sum up “one of those days”. If only that sausage would of came a lot sooner in the round. Morale boosting sausage 😂
What a putt on the 5th hole !!
Nice stroke, perfect speed.. well done
That was a lot of fun to watch! Thanks lets do that again.
Painful to watch at times as so relatable, great video and kudos to you for trying, really shows how tough the set up is that you as a 5 handicap struggled - I wouldn't even attempt it as couldn't carry enough balls to even finish the round. Look forward to the next attempt!
That weather looks dreadful. What a champ though finishing with a circle on the card! Much respect
Up to my bellie button...🤣😂🤣🤣 sorry man started cracking up. I feel for you. You did better than I would've.
Unreal video! Awesome content, real golf and sick editing. Best piece of your art so far?
This video is fantastic it’s crazy how easy the pros make these courses look
You were legit pissed 😂😂 You have a lot of humility to be able to share this with us. Great content it shows us how inhumane these pros are.
Kinda nice to see its not just us average golfers that manage to hit trees, despite them only taking up 1% of our view. Great video Erik
That tree hit reminded me of the time I was watching my Head Teacher explain and play golf to some of us. He smashed it into a tree it bounces behind him. He was a dignified old guy in England, he started laughing and said “and that's golf“.
Edit for typo
EAL plays the everyday golfer game and isn't frightened to show it to the world. This is the reality of golf for EAL, you, me and the neighbour next door. Brutal, unforgiving, honest. I love these video's.
It's this kind of content that brings me back to your channel, Eric. I love this authentic stuff and you aren't selling anything or producing fluff.
And this video is why golf is great because every time you step up to the tee you cultivate the feeling that you can go low or hell, even bogey every hole if that's relative success for you. If you shoot triple bogeys on every hole except for one that you par, you know you are capable of doing that. That's what brings us back to the game. Golf stands the test of time as a true challenge in a world where satisfaction and a feeling of success can be bought or sold and immediate gratification is the norm.
Keep it up, Eric. I'd love to get a round in if you ever decide to come to Massachusetts.
From one 5 handicapper to another, I have been watching quite a few of your videos the last few weeks and have enjoyed all of them. This one I enjoyed with a certain amount of sadistic pleasure (I have been where you were this day). But I did glean one observation from this video Erik. You seemed to be belting the crap out of the ball instead of your normal fluid swing. It’s great to see content from you being someone of similar golfing ability. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing more.
Glad you decided to walk it, Erik 😉 AWESOME video!
Erik, I just found your channel after seeing the "Be the Ball" marker on Seamus Golf's website. Looking forward to the release of the movie and really enjoying your videos.
I agree 100p about having two sets of rules for pros and amateurs, especially on lost balls.
I think most people like playing for score because it’s fulfilling, and most weekend warriors probably don’t get that test of skill and excitement of fulfilling what their mind though that could do. “I knew I could do it”. I felt this one, because I’ve been there. I saw my self when you half threw your club, though my club throws are at Olympic level by now. The birdie on the last was perfect. And honestly, in those conditions it was still a great round I’d say. Head up big dog. 🤙🏼
Amen to golf with this one. Thanks for putting your struggle out there, keep up the hard work bud!
My personal rule on a lost ball is.. if I know it is in bounds, and I know a spotter would have definitely found it in a PGA event, then I just drop in the vicinity and dont take a stroke. Pretty sure thats how all normal people play lol.
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Fantastic video as always EAL. Thanks for torturing yourself for us. Having said that, I'm super jelly you get to play all these amazing courses.
EAL - "its just like any little weakness and the pressure... its like a plane you know the plane windows they are so... any little crack, everybody dies"
Bear Grylls "whoa"
Love your videos, I laughed so hard when you hit that tree on the first hole!
That was very real and very raw! Loved it!
Oh boy. Reminds me of a round played in early adolescence in Scotland that ruined my clubs grips. Couldn't get past hole 14. Sideways rain.
Probably didn't keep score to be fair.
The extra thirty to forty yards definitely adds fear, adrenaline, and despair.
Question, of the balls that landed in the tall grass, how many did you find?
"That's an ironic ending..." and yes it was, but it's those times when we have that shot, that hole, which brings some measure of encouragement and reveals to us that the effort and the journey have been worth it and will serve to draw us back again with hope and anticipation for the next round, the next ending.
One of the best videos I’ve watched in a while, thanks for this.