Is Tara Iti My Best Golf Experience? | NZ Ep 6

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2019
  • Erik Anders Lang arrives at the very exclusive Tara Iti Golf Club designed by Tom Doak's Renaissance Golf Design for what will be an amazing round of golf. This top 100 golf course quickly made EAL's top 5 favorite courses in the world and rightfully so! Learn a bit about Tara Iti's Owner Ric Kayne bringing on legendary course designer Tom Doak to create this masterpiece of a track and possibly best golf course in New Zealand. From a thoughtfully made par 3 holes to some of the most incredible views of the pacific ocean, Tara Iti in New Zealand is a gem in the world of golf. Ric Kayne's vision for golf comes through in every aspect of the property. From the elevated guest experience to giving every golfer the chance to play the course once; this video taps into why we love golf and what makes Tara Iti a true bucket list golf experience.
    For more on Erik, all things Random Golf Club, merch, news and meet-ups go to randomgolfclub.com/
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Komentáře • 349

  • @DrSunShineKid
    @DrSunShineKid Před 4 lety +209

    Your the Anthony Bourdain of golf

    • @birdiesbrew4037
      @birdiesbrew4037 Před 4 lety

      Rupert Whyte that’s the best kind of compliment!

    • @bobzubb
      @bobzubb Před 4 lety

      hardly...ego au go go...

    • @MSchuits
      @MSchuits Před 4 lety

      This comment sums up his youtube perfectly!

    • @michelangelo644
      @michelangelo644 Před 3 lety +1

      10 months late, but this is absolutely right on lol

  • @georgesutton9655
    @georgesutton9655 Před 4 lety +255

    Forget your best golfing experience, that was my best golfing experience and I didn't even play.

  • @DigDeeper_Official
    @DigDeeper_Official Před 4 lety +72

    Bro! Left us hanging with the Gazpacho.

  • @ryanfitz95
    @ryanfitz95 Před 4 lety +307

    How many more times am I going to think "this was EAL's best episode"

    • @birdiesbrew4037
      @birdiesbrew4037 Před 4 lety +1

      Ryan Fitzgerald yup they’re really starting to hit their stride and they’re only half way to the top! :D

    • @gibson3lespaul
      @gibson3lespaul Před 4 lety +2

      No, no, no! They are all great, but Stu and his dad playing the Old course is the best one... I cried, laughed, giggled, everything...

    • @jorgemartinez8478
      @jorgemartinez8478 Před 2 lety

      My thought exactly. Holy crap.

    • @garrysmith6594
      @garrysmith6594 Před 2 lety +1

      I said that 15 times yesterday....after watching 15 episodes . The best CZcams channel .

  • @phylliscooley9528
    @phylliscooley9528 Před 4 lety +85

    Are you kidding me? Meeting a prime minister and being in that incredible clubhouse and course?! EAL is living the life. These videos are so enjoyable to watch. Please keep them coming! And thank you for making them so fun to watch!

  • @TheGolfClan
    @TheGolfClan Před 4 lety +68

    6:55 that moment when Erik realizes he’s a celebrity, and has no words.

  • @webbemerson
    @webbemerson Před 4 lety +185

    Everytime Stu touches a club I think he's about to hit the Ace.

    • @behindthebarwithjr157
      @behindthebarwithjr157 Před 4 lety +5

      especially with that 12 second buildup

    • @lgullaci
      @lgullaci Před 4 lety +2

      The tease, it's gotta be coming soon.

    • @poisonousnut
      @poisonousnut Před 4 lety +1

      episode 11 Gents...

    • @birdiesbrew4037
      @birdiesbrew4037 Před 4 lety

      Tight Lies Golf the hype is getting really real I remember when they were mentioning Stu’s hole in one on other episodes a few months ago maybe sweetens cove they mentioned it and I also think they said it in the open episode.

  • @jordanwalter46
    @jordanwalter46 Před rokem +9

    3 years later and I still get chills watching this video. “Enjoy the walk.” Insane work fellas.

  • @chasej1928
    @chasej1928 Před 4 lety +30

    The best thing about Erik is that he's just this normal guy doing incredible things. He gets nervous like everybody else and has genuine connections with people, he isn't just a hologram of a person trying to entertain.

  • @brennankelly9588
    @brennankelly9588 Před 4 lety +20

    “To Erik,
    Enjoy the walk.”
    One of your best ones yet, man. Great work as always.

  • @kevinkrzykowski8674
    @kevinkrzykowski8674 Před 4 lety +54

    Best content on. CZcams. Everything that golf ought to be. Watching you on CZcams and listening to your podcasts makes me want to design, build, and run a free pitch and putt at the city park a mile from my house. Would that be too long a process for your next adventure in golf?

  • @CobusNeethlingPlus
    @CobusNeethlingPlus Před 4 lety +14

    Erik, you have captured how the New Zealand people feel. I've only been here for two years but I'm still amazed by how friendly New Zealanders are. Amazing people.

  • @ChelmoMatt
    @ChelmoMatt Před 4 lety +2

    I really hope Erik never gets tired of this because no one comes close to what he is doing on this channel. All the crew a so talented at doing this. The drone footage was just dreamy.

  • @braydenkelleygolfs8241
    @braydenkelleygolfs8241 Před 4 lety +15

    This is one of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever witnessed

  • @MIHM0422
    @MIHM0422 Před 4 lety +15

    Man this epidose got me feeling something. It was spiritual. If you are ever in the midwest I would love to join you.

  • @MadR0ckCliMa
    @MadR0ckCliMa Před rokem +1

    I worked in Alaska for 8 years and to this day the best people I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know and spend days with we’re from NZ. A different class of people! I wish the entire world would take note of these people how respectful, happy and hardworking they are.

  • @thejokeexplainer
    @thejokeexplainer Před 4 lety +5

    Forget golf, this is some of the best content on CZcams period. Thank you for the visually stunning and thoughtfully created videos.

  • @RolandKaufmann
    @RolandKaufmann Před 4 lety +1

    Screw CZcams video, this is like a look into the very soul of golf. Thank you for capturing these people and places in a way very few could. You deserve all the success in the world.

  • @TheDroneExperiment
    @TheDroneExperiment Před 2 lety +3

    This is a video I have saved over the years ... I come back to it every 6 months or so and am still in awe of Tara Iti. I feel the term bucket list is thrown out so easily these days .. that said, this is definitely a bucket list course!

  • @adamfahey108
    @adamfahey108 Před 4 lety +55

    EAL over 18mins long is pure on a tuesday avo

  • @realgoodmind
    @realgoodmind Před 3 lety

    The Kiwi's have more things figured out than anyone in the world. This makes me want to go and stay so badly. Now I know when I do fly down I need to get a letter from my club to go play. Which btw is absolutely one of the coolest perks I have hear in all of golf.. More places should be just like this. Clubs allowing others to play for a day with a letter from their club. Even if only one time it would allow some avid golfers to play places they have only dreamed of. Tara Iti is now at the top of my list. Maybe my favorite episode yet.

  • @FrederickJN
    @FrederickJN Před 4 lety +1

    Every club should show this video to their staff and members. This is what golf is meant to be!!! To Eric, I hope NZ Ep 7 is "Tara It Continued."

  • @jeremyabbott9909
    @jeremyabbott9909 Před 4 lety +4

    Holy crap man, Tara Iti... what an amazing life changing experience. That is stuff most of us only dream of. And yet that is the way of NZ. You are welcomed, you are whanau no matter where you are from. And if you are willing to listen, to participate, to learn and adapt you will forever be whanau. Kia Ora Erik, so chuffed you have been able to experience this amazing country in this way. I love the way they honored you, that is the NZ way and it should be the way everywhere. Take the aroha you have received and pass it on bro. Much respect to all you have shared time with and to you and your whanau. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Much aroha from NZ bro...

  • @TheSkoobiSnax
    @TheSkoobiSnax Před 4 lety +14

    Best show on youtube right here. Always makes me want to get out and play a round.

  • @juuso497
    @juuso497 Před 4 lety +4

    One of my favourite videos by you! Beautiful camera work and the way they took you guys in with open arms was so cool.

  • @SwimCoach8
    @SwimCoach8 Před 4 lety +2

    I've played courses that tried to be something they were not. I've played courses that pleasantly surprised me. Every once in a while I've stumbled across a tract where the people were welcoming, no pretense and no pressure. Care being taken to enhance the experience. Very little in the way of chit chat about the course.....because......The course had a voice of its own. The beauty, course management and layout speaking for its self. Thank you for finding and bringing these nuggets to the masses.

  • @Oskar_Hall
    @Oskar_Hall Před 4 lety +2

    Dudes!!! Getting those feels going. Thanks for capturing the essence of what golf is about.

  • @ForumRunnerSonny
    @ForumRunnerSonny Před 4 lety +8

    Seriously thought the Ace was coming. Well done teasing on the editing for Stu's shot.

  • @jaredwatts8297
    @jaredwatts8297 Před 4 lety +5

    What a beautiful course and amazing group of people. Probably my favourite video of yours to date!

  • @dragonslayer7740
    @dragonslayer7740 Před 4 lety +4

    I mean this is enough to bring tears to my eyes. It’s just so pure, well done man

  • @michaelharte9572
    @michaelharte9572 Před 4 lety +3

    Beautiful chilled out course, looks like you were in awe of it Eric, and why not.

  • @JFuuly
    @JFuuly Před 4 lety +4

    This video is fantastic guys. Really well structured and gives an awesome experience of the club.

  • @stevenblumhoefer5355
    @stevenblumhoefer5355 Před 4 lety +1

    your videos make my day. to imagine being somewhere knowing your doing what you love with amazing people is truly inspiring. thank you Erik.

  • @shelbyhuffaker6664
    @shelbyhuffaker6664 Před 4 lety +1

    What an amazing golf trip. Jealous and inspired at the same time. Great job Eric and crew. Thanks for sharing NZ with us all.!

  • @RyanMetcalfePGA
    @RyanMetcalfePGA Před 4 lety +2

    Flat out the best video I have seen based around golf on this platform! Well done Eric and team

  • @brumfiba
    @brumfiba Před 3 lety

    Hands down the best episode of anything EAL. That upside down shot at the end...money. I almost feel embarrassed getting chills from watching golf on CZcams.

  • @MCJJtracks
    @MCJJtracks Před 4 lety +5

    You're one of the best to ever do it, Erik. Just watching your subs go up since following you a couple weeks ago is mindblowing. Thank you for the great content and inspiration.
    Next Episode: So I Decided to Move to New Zealand | NZ Ep 7

  • @laurencedeveney
    @laurencedeveney Před 4 lety +1

    Watching the NZ eps multiple times, it's absolutely confirmed it - NZ is at the top of my golf trip wish list. Unreal stuff.

  • @MrJamesohh
    @MrJamesohh Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing episode in what has been a fantastic series. You really outdo yourself with each episode. Love your content, keep it up.

  • @AnoopMeef
    @AnoopMeef Před 4 lety +2

    Best golf content ever. Thanks for this, Erik.

  • @PaaulyPacks
    @PaaulyPacks Před 4 lety

    So glad to come across your channel Erik, it’s only been a few months but your videos have shown me so much more to golf and what this great sport brings

  • @7abertch
    @7abertch Před 4 lety +2

    That sent shivers down my spine throughout the whole video. I could feel throughout the whole video how special this was to you. I like how you added in the questioning of the experience at the beginning of the episode. Made the rest of the story that much better. Btw's what a cool owner.

  • @kylenicolas7127
    @kylenicolas7127 Před 4 lety +1

    Yep. Tara Iti just crashed its way onto the bucket list. What a place.

  • @hannameister
    @hannameister Před 4 lety +1

    Best golf related video I've ever watched on CZcams. Outstanding!

  • @speedstacker27
    @speedstacker27 Před 4 lety

    Dude this videos are so well put together. I get chills every time I watch!

  • @michaellarko7731
    @michaellarko7731 Před 4 lety +1

    This course that I have never heard of has now jumped into my top 5 courses that I want to play! gorgeous!

  • @tylerdavies9298
    @tylerdavies9298 Před 4 lety +1

    By far my favorite video yet, Well done!

  • @gregherman7906
    @gregherman7906 Před 4 lety +1

    So happy for you, Erik! Was like watching a kid open their first Christmas gift. Great videos, man.

  • @kerrythomas2402
    @kerrythomas2402 Před 4 lety +1

    Best vlog yet!!! Thank you very much for the content

  • @grndpnder7
    @grndpnder7 Před 4 lety +1

    New life goal, play that course. It looks stunning. I golf vicariously through EAL. Thanks for the fantastic content on a weekly basis.

  • @aaronmurphy68
    @aaronmurphy68 Před 4 lety +6

    I'm a Kiwi living in Aus - watching this episode made my day, NZ is really a special place with some wonderful people. Excellant work Erik!

    • @gratefulguy48
      @gratefulguy48 Před 4 lety

      fk off m8 thats y u live in Aus lol its shit here

    • @willosee
      @willosee Před 4 lety

      Yes Straya is hardly a shit hole

  • @masterplumberman
    @masterplumberman Před 4 lety +1

    What an incredible *experience* !!! The round of golf was fun to watch as always...but that course was breathtaking.

  • @rodneymounsey4168
    @rodneymounsey4168 Před 4 lety +2

    Sensational, I love how you deliver a true sense of emotion! Oh, can someone call fore!!!

  • @jackverberne34
    @jackverberne34 Před 3 lety +1

    Where else could you just walk in and have a yarn with the former PM! Absolutely love this, it sums up New Zealand. Shit this made me homesick

  • @paulrussell5289
    @paulrussell5289 Před 4 lety

    The amount of work behind the scenes put into these videos is incredible. Thank you for sharing your golfing experience to the world and bringing joy to the viewer's hearts.

  • @jtex1013
    @jtex1013 Před 3 lety

    I'll openly admit I've been back and forth on EAL content for a long time. But this episode right here is pure magic.

  • @kylewesty7142
    @kylewesty7142 Před 4 lety +1

    I would love to see Doak's process from start to finish when creating a course like this. It would be awesome to see what this course will look like in 5 years. Great job showing the beauty of the course.

  • @conflictuzz
    @conflictuzz Před 4 lety

    Fantastic content. Beautiful course, you sir are one of a kind. This channel just keeps on giving.

  • @samwebbstevens9406
    @samwebbstevens9406 Před 3 lety

    This is the best of your videos I've watched yet! Such awesome people that work at this club!

  • @alecbrownworth3408
    @alecbrownworth3408 Před 4 lety

    Your videos really bring a breath of fresh air to a sometimes really stuffy experience. Thank you.

  • @Smithkr5
    @Smithkr5 Před 4 lety

    Erik, your film making and cinematography absolutely amazes me every time I watch your videos. Truly stunning

  • @zanderwylie7172
    @zanderwylie7172 Před 4 lety +2

    You’re videos are becoming top class. The backwards walking looked hilarious

  • @thetjomster
    @thetjomster Před 4 lety

    Yet another EPIC vlog from EAL. Absolutely love your content

  • @cst0007
    @cst0007 Před 4 lety

    This was definitely one of your best episodes. Tara Iti looks like a very special place and you did a great job showing the subtle grandeur of the place.

  • @BeasthawkPNW
    @BeasthawkPNW Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing this awesome experience!!

  • @douglasstockinger6826
    @douglasstockinger6826 Před 4 lety +1

    Enjoy the Walk!!!!!!! Something so simple but so powerful!!!!! Thank you for the reminder

  • @ctubridy
    @ctubridy Před 4 lety +1

    Erik, this video is as well crafted as that golf course. Fantastic stuff. 👍

  • @chrismitchell5496
    @chrismitchell5496 Před 4 lety

    My guy! Simply some of the best content on the web.... PERIOD. Well done..EAL

  • @jdpst20
    @jdpst20 Před 4 lety +3

    AH I love New Zealand. My trip was fantastic this would be fantastic to play. New Zealand has the nicest people! My experience was so awesome I want to go back so bad.

  • @alexanderkang7246
    @alexanderkang7246 Před 4 lety

    My God! These EAL videos are so beautiful I almost want to cry while watching them.

  • @toby8039
    @toby8039 Před 4 lety +1

    Can't wait for an ace! Or have i missed one at some point? Love the content Erik - So great for the beautiful game of golf!

  • @ricemonster84
    @ricemonster84 Před 3 lety

    The visual and music in this show!!! incredible. I'm in a dream and I don't want to wake up!

  • @hungryarch7319
    @hungryarch7319 Před 2 lety +1

    What a piece of land! So gorgeous

  • @zacharyvogt6270
    @zacharyvogt6270 Před 4 lety +4

    Love the video. Going to New Zealand in March and went through the process to set up a tee time, turns out it is absurdly expensive. Round is 1k NZ dollars + the required stay on site is minimum 2k NZ dollars. Cape Kidnappers will still kill it though

  • @Mudfish911
    @Mudfish911 Před 4 lety +1

    Well fark!!! That made me feel real homesick. You somehow conveyed the kiwi attitudes so well. Awesome. One time experience? Must investigate!

  • @100torresm
    @100torresm Před 2 lety

    What an amazing place, great cinematography and Eric’s nice way of sharing and expressing the experience so that we all can enjoy. Bravo!!

  • @kamyar13
    @kamyar13 Před 4 lety

    Loved the final shot. Magic

  • @paperthinable
    @paperthinable Před 4 lety +1

    For me these NZ videos are a return to your best, right up there with the Scotland series. I’m not a fan of when your videos are too equipment content heavy, I don’t believe that is an important aspect to the game and you do such a brilliant job at showcasing the people and places, which I believe truly make a difference in life. Looking forward to the rest of the videos 💪🏻

  • @davidpercy6383
    @davidpercy6383 Před 4 lety

    Epic, Erik and crew.
    Certainly a planetary golfing experience. Tara Iti, wow. Yet another Bucket List course to salivate over and dream of playing one day. Fabulous, thank you.

  • @bengoodly5433
    @bengoodly5433 Před 4 lety +1

    The build up for Stu's Ace is killing me! Every time he picks up a club I get nervous. Haha I'm probably crazy, but I'm waiting for my first Ace so I'll live vicariously through the excitement Stu's until then.

  • @playandteach
    @playandteach Před 4 lety

    I really enjoy your interactions with local golfers, and the great footage. But mainly, I really enjoy watching your swing.

  • @davidjefferson747
    @davidjefferson747 Před 4 lety

    Just superb content about what looks like golfing nirvana. Simply stunning.

  • @Timba939
    @Timba939 Před 4 lety

    this entire channel is just pure art.

  • @crawftyyy
    @crawftyyy Před 4 lety

    This is easily one of the most stunning courses I've ever seen, and the people who run it make it 100x better! You've managed to capture the true essence of this course and what it means to be a great golf course, by taking the club aspect out of it and making it inclusive for all who walk through the gates

  • @myopenmind527
    @myopenmind527 Před 4 lety +7

    How nice are these Kiwis. Probably the nicest welcome I’ve ever seen. Such a warm an sincere greeting from everyone!
    The course looks amazing. I’ve seen photos before but thanks for this.
    Almost worth traveling from Ireland to New Zealand 🇳🇿 just for the gazpacho and of course the golf.

  • @garyrae5413
    @garyrae5413 Před 4 lety

    A very emotive and touching video,We,as golf lovers,are so,so lucky to have you and your team to document these wonderful courses for us from such a natural and human perspective.
    Thanks and please,never ever stop what you do.👏👏

  • @wally07
    @wally07 Před 9 měsíci

    Ric is a godsend to New Zealand. We are a small country and we need foreign investment and look at this! It's utterly world class. Thanks Ric, guys like you help us keep New Zealand on the map.

  • @dahvid2252
    @dahvid2252 Před 3 lety

    Simply breathtaking. You my friend, are living the dream and we are living it through your lens..

  • @donkhan3618
    @donkhan3618 Před 4 lety +1

    Regular on your Channel, First Time Commenting :) Beautiful, qualitative production and you touched on something that as a newbie, I find palpable - the stiff, reserved nature of clubhouses etc. Thanks for articulating it. Course looks celestial. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @jonnythunder92
    @jonnythunder92 Před 3 lety

    Simply outstanding...I have no other words.

  • @DannySudarsono
    @DannySudarsono Před 4 lety

    Never enjoyed a video more than I did this one! Great stuff Erik.

  • @MultiMtbrider
    @MultiMtbrider Před 4 lety

    Wow simply Wow, what an awesome course, Pure Elegance, definitely one to add to the bucket list.

  • @digitalvictory8266
    @digitalvictory8266 Před rokem

    Maaaaann.... You are a very good golfer.
    But you are an incredible film maker! What a special episode! I enjoyed this immensely! Great job!
    I feel like I'm stealing sometimes when I watch your videos!

  • @alexanderbjaerumpedersen4547

    Sounds like the perfect club with how they welcome people.
    I’ve only ever experienced it at one place

  • @ethanmcalpin2
    @ethanmcalpin2 Před 4 lety

    First video of your's I've seen, sent from a friend, and enjoyed every second of it.
    Yours truly,
    someone who's never played a round in my life

  • @scottsoileau9621
    @scottsoileau9621 Před 4 lety

    Incredible place! Thanks for sharing this with us

  • @TheDane_BurnAllCopies
    @TheDane_BurnAllCopies Před 2 lety

    This golf course is just amazing! I watched a fly over of the course, had to see more - great video✌🏼

  • @93hlang
    @93hlang Před 4 lety +1

    First class content as always!!

  • @jakec322
    @jakec322 Před 4 lety

    I don't normally comment, but that was the most beautiful CZcams video I've ever watched. Jesus the cinematography, the course, the interviews, THE PEOPLE!
    👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 job well done, Team EAL!

  • @damonc2991
    @damonc2991 Před 4 lety

    Unbelievable Video! Best one yet!