got like halfway through this and realized this was just a giant commercial for some ultra rich ultra private golf course I will never be able to play. So sick guys!!
have to agree. I don't know how much say the team has in production but this was stinker, brutal trying to spin this as feel-good, and you could tell Eric was struggling.
While appealing and definitely kind on the eyes, I'm missing the "every man" aspect of AIG (and the ethos behind RGC) that was highlighted so often in past seasons. This particular episode seems incredibly exclusive in a way that is hard to rally behind. Now if the locals were golfing more or had their own history (even if it is new) with the sport, then that would balance this story nicely. Instead, many of the comments below feel accurate. I'm glad the team got to experience this, sincerely, but I just don't know what the motivation is other than platforming a rather elite/exclusive club for a sport already viewed as elitist.
I have watched the full video and I do agree with the wisdom of the crowd, this video very much was not an adventure. This was nothing shy of how the PGA is a 'great' organization run off of volunteers and tax exempt business practices. I'm glad I could watch an Adventure through the process of making yet just another course that will be played by few and talked about by fewer, there is no history here and no story. This same process is done across America disrupting historic farms and homes on the quest to simply "keep up with the jones" to be above your neighbor. This channel became one of my favorites not because I play golf I do not. I just work at a course and enjoy a good story, something this channel has captivated in also every video besides this one, they are right this was an advertisement but for not a community, yet another mega real estate business. Strange because the average RU-vid-golfer a term that has flooded the industry in recent years is far from the opulent few willing to chase their happiness across to the world to another box to live in and slightly different grass to simply wack a ball on. Eric I mean no hate at the end of the day you doing your job and you are damn good at it. The praise that Eric once gave the Northwood Golf Club and the good man Glaylord Shops, along with countless other hard working people from small communities that are run off of pride and heart. Not the endless bank accounts of real estate moguls and investment bankers. The 20,000 square foot homes are not what makes golf the game people love its the since of community and the idea that the course can not treat anyone different. That not a single person on this planet can afford the Perfect Round of Golf.
15:29 “…from that time Edwin became our good friend…” i.e. everyone has a number. Kudos to her and her son for a savvy negotiation. Not only did she get land she’s guaranteeing future business with wealthy customers.
That wasn't an adventure, that was a paid ad lol. Don't get me wrong, would love to go there, would love to play the course but that just did not feel in line with the series.
There is a wide variety of adventures available, much like the diverse content found in videos. It can be fascinating to explore these options. While it may not be feasible for me to embark on this adventure at the moment, the idea of playing golf there certainly appeals to me! And if I had the opportunity to play there, like the RGC team, I would probably use it too!
Stopped the video halfway through. This is a far cry from the AIG I have come to know and love watching. You can do better than creating commercials for people selling real estate at $27,000+ a square foot.
Slum golf, Sheep golf, Compton golf, Urban golf, Ice golf, Outback golf, Park Golf, Northwood, The Island of Iona, etc. I thought the whole idea was to tear down the inaccessibility of "old golf" and get back to it's roots as an everyman's game. Different Entities I know but this doesn't line up with Random Golf Club's ethos. This is just a 32min ad for the guys that are ruining golf.
Aaaw, cmon. Cant stand the majority of comments. I wont play any of the courses that are presented on this channes anyway. The other episodes are as much a commercial as this one. I'm happy for everyone who is able to buy property and play there. For me, this is a great story. The course looks amazing. Enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you Erik + Team!
It's a shame so many of you turned it off. There's a really good story here about Father and Son. Lost my Dad in December and it made me tear up, this golf course brought them back together. Great stuff as always.
There can be many different Adventures in golf. If Eric ever gets a chance to do this with Augusta, are you all going to have the same energy? I’m glad he’s showcasing all different aspects of the game and how it affects the world around us
5 minutes of golf b-roll and 27 minutes of dudes selling viewers on Cabot golf and real estate, all decked out in Cabot shirts and hats -__- What a great adventure!
Great video, the course looks stunning! It's incredible how Coore and Crenshaw were able to work it onto that difficult site. Always entertaining to see all the different sides of golf *Love Eric representing Northwood 25:39
Spent my Honeymoon here, Saint Lucia is a beautiful place filled with amazing people! Bummed i missed out on Cabot, not sure how i’d manage to get on lol, but this sure gives me another reason to go back!
I get that this is a private course. However, don't forget this is on United flights all over the world - It's always been sponsored by United, and the wealthy traveler is the audience target on this one. It's just one out of so many great vids EAL/RGC makes for Skratch and this series. How many shows of "make believe" do you watch otherwise? I'll bet it's more unbelievable than this place. Enjoy it for what it is! Neverland Golf
Comments are so funny on this one. Forgot all you get to define what an adventure in golf is LOL. Great episode and EAL and Skratch deserve what I can assume is a paid ad. Doesn’t bother me, 8 seasons of phenomenal free content!
This episode was too corporate for me, big fan of AIG; but barely any minutes of actual golf play unlike previous seasons. Bring back the old season vibes!
Had 2 friends get to play last month. Apparently it hasn't been made fully private yet. Anyone interested might want to make a phone call and confirm before the opportunity is gone...
I disagree with a lot of the comments. Adventures in golf are not just the off the beaten path locations. It’s just as important to learn about the courses that are out of reach for most people, whether geographically or financially
Shame that this place of exclusively for hedgefund managers and other folks who are so busy gouging the common man that they won't actually have time to play golf there...
Interesting story, wish it wasn’t the rich choosing golf in retirement to focus on $$ making through attracting more mega rich to buy homes and effectively ruin a place with little land to offer up
Regardless if it might seem like a commercial no need to be negative when it seems like a paradise surrounded by the natural environment and it’s a fucking golf course that’s why we’re here
Imagine hating on this video🤣🤣 Every adventure is an advertisement for the places he goes. They are sponsored by an air line, what do you think this channel is? Yes this one is very exclusive and expensive but so are most top 100 courses. The more golf courses in the world the better and if you hate this story you must be a sad individual. Don't hate because you will never go there just be happy places like this even exist.
If the owners paid EAL for making a dope Ad, then so be it lol EAL has bills to pay and a life to live. Tell me you wouldn't do the same if you were in his shoes . Besides he is a great filmmaker and golf documentarian. Quit crying ppl
