BREAKING ERIN HILLS: 7,800 Yards from the Tips - Ep. 1

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  • čas přidán 24. 10. 2021
  • The Breaking Series is Back! This time we’re at Erin Hills; home of the 2017 U.S. Open where Brooks Koepka walked away with his first Major Championship. Join along as Alex, Chris, Kenderek, and Vaibhav attempt to overcome their personal goals on the longest U.S. Open layout in the tournament’s history.
    For your chance to participate in the next Breaking Series, visit the link below and fill out the form: randomgolfclub.com/blog/2021/...
    Check out ‘Stick Talk’ by Rory Blaklroy (@roryblaklroy) and Roger Steele (@roger_steele):
    • Stick Talk- Rory Blakl...
    Special thanks to Whoop for taking part in this series!
    For more on Erik, all things Random Golf Club, merch, news and meet-ups go to randomgolfclub.com/ and follow along at / randomgolfclub
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Komentáře • 658

  • @RandomGolfClubFilms
    @RandomGolfClubFilms  Před 2 lety +77

    What score would you attempt to break at Erin Hills from the tips?

  • @Theuniquemindofjustin
    @Theuniquemindofjustin Před 2 lety +290

    I love these so much. Format is back to the original. I would like a wider variation in HCP but this is just lovely

    • @brentwhite15
      @brentwhite15 Před 2 lety +7

      4 players - plus-5-10-15

    • @andrewrobb1175
      @andrewrobb1175 Před 2 lety +26

      I think what Jeannie wanted to write was that she thinks it's perhaps an extremely difficult course for a high handicapper....but when those fingers hit the keyboard she just couldn't help it. I agree with you however Justin 👌🏼 That said they seem like good blokes

    • @mattlevinson1607
      @mattlevinson1607 Před 2 lety +1

      Great stuff. Just 1 tip, always show the target goal score for each player when they are showing each of them.

    • @austinduelley6010
      @austinduelley6010 Před 2 lety

      Hru I’m tt

    • @CarlVandenberg
      @CarlVandenberg Před 2 lety

      I think this course is just too damn hard for anyone with a higher handicap than what is represented by this group. As it stands after 4 holes, the only one I see realistically hitting their target score is Alex, who probably also set the most realistic target score. I've played a couple of courses from the tips that have hosted majors. I had a low single digit handicap at the time and shot right around 90 both times. Add the travel and the cameras these guys had to deal with and that would make it that much more difficult.

  • @domithor
    @domithor Před 2 lety +185

    By far the best golf content for amateurs to live vicariously through other like skill level players.

    • @RandomGolfClubFilms
      @RandomGolfClubFilms  Před 2 lety +10

      What score would you try to break?

    • @domithor
      @domithor Před 2 lety +13

      I would say 110. Same handicap as Alex but I don’t hit as long as he has been. I make up for distance in my short game. Short game means squat if I can’t reach fairway.

    • @wes1588
      @wes1588 Před 2 lety

      @@domithor Gotta agree with that. 18 hc, my drives are like 250 in the summer heat, usually play 6000-6400 yd tees. My goal would be break 110. Play most of those par 4s as par 5s.

  • @MrRatFinkster
    @MrRatFinkster Před 2 lety +214

    There we go, this is the vibe that was missing in the last series.

    • @zeldaprime
      @zeldaprime Před 2 lety +12

      Hard agree I'm vibing with this group especially Chris and lovin how grindset Alex is, Ken bringing the bomb 170 yard 9 irons, and Vaibhav got the love

  • @TroyErnestEdwards
    @TroyErnestEdwards Před 2 lety +181

    Rooting for Alex to take home a caddy bib and break 110 here!

    • @zfreak33
      @zfreak33 Před 2 lety +2

      Were I Alex, I'd get the bib and then have all the caddies, crew, and players sign it, for a framed sentimental piece.

  • @samuelwhite7856
    @samuelwhite7856 Před 2 lety +32

    This is just a different level of production quality, i can’t believe i get to watch this for free

  • @rbaki94
    @rbaki94 Před 2 lety +46

    Chris is the most San Diego dude ever lol

  • @stephencolor2010
    @stephencolor2010 Před 2 lety +126

    Only 5 minutes in, but as an editor, props for tackling such a massive project.

    • @entra390
      @entra390 Před 2 lety +1

      Another editor chiming in to give kudos to the post pipeline! Well done datahandlers, editors, assistents, kudos all around

  • @luig726
    @luig726 Před 2 lety +64

    Chris once saved a cat stuck on a tree with his 5-iron. As a teenager, Chris had a weed whacking business in which he used his irons to trim unwanted bush, this led to him having the smooth swing you see him have now. Years of weed whacking and saving cats with clubs has turned him into one of the most consistent, generous, kind, and positive golfers that have ever lived. People can only strive to be more like Chris.

    • @chrissevern9814
      @chrissevern9814 Před 2 lety +1

      He saved my cat, but I thought he hit a 6.

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety

      If you dug Chris in this episode check him out later this week on the Off Brand Golf Show. You're gonna' get to learn a ton more about him...trust me.

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety

      Our interview with Chris is live on our channel!

    • @hughjars1587
      @hughjars1587 Před 2 lety

      Are you well?

  • @andyhenn3
    @andyhenn3 Před 2 lety +12

    you can really tell alex picked up golf for time with his dad. His swing and style of play is just what I could imagine out of the general "father figure". Like his dad taught him EVERYTHING. so cool

  • @riccardofabi
    @riccardofabi Před 2 lety +56

    These guys are doing phenomenally well! keep it going, plus Kudos to Ken's Caddie! Her "let's go!" after his wedge shot on the green felt so sincere! Good chemistry all-around players/caddies/camera crew/and it shows!

    • @shawnmcgonigle6122
      @shawnmcgonigle6122 Před 2 lety +2

      Dude!! I felt the same way about Ken’s caddie! What an awesome fire call and really just seemed so sincere. I’m sure it made Ken feel great. Shame he 3 putted. So felt a birdie coming

    • @KWill2407
      @KWill2407 Před 2 lety +5

      @@shawnmcgonigle6122 I know! I felt like I let her down, she made such a good call in fairway on that yardage.

    • @riccardofabi
      @riccardofabi Před 2 lety +1

      @@KWill2407 you are doing great bud, on those greens 3 putts will happen plus you didn’t want to leave your birdie putt short right 💪😂

  • @mgrowbee
    @mgrowbee Před 2 lety +6

    22:15 “I haven’t gotten used to the greens yet” “… i know” is by far the funniest thing said in this video.

  • @benlewis2959
    @benlewis2959 Před 2 lety +30

    Whoever is doing the music deserves a raise.

  • @stevecassidy9019
    @stevecassidy9019 Před 2 lety +78

    Would love to play a round with a guy like Chris. Dude is so positive and full of energy

    • @gkLA33
      @gkLA33 Před 2 lety +1

      The opposite of Joe Hooks 🤣

    • @stevecassidy9019
      @stevecassidy9019 Před 2 lety

      @@gkLA33 love to play with him too. He's from my hometown!

    • @graziacinematics9110
      @graziacinematics9110 Před 2 lety

      He's awesome!

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety

      @@stevecassidy9019 Our interview with Chris is live on our channel!

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety +1

      Our interview with Chris is live on our channel!

  • @jeanmouldi
    @jeanmouldi Před 2 lety +21

    Alex Kim's swing and tempo are amazing for a 14hcp.

    • @earlybyrds
      @earlybyrds Před 2 lety +5

      Great Attitude too, playing with these single handycappers its not easy

    • @busydoinnothinn
      @busydoinnothinn Před 2 lety

      @@earlybyrds Vibav is nowhere near a 4, lmfao.

  • @superfroman999
    @superfroman999 Před 2 lety +13

    Original format is the GOAT. Love seeing the difference in HCPs and what good peeps for putting themselves out there!

  • @jasonhill1992
    @jasonhill1992 Před 2 lety +18

    Love that all 4 ooze Erik’s philosophy of just enjoying the experience. Especially Chris. +1. Not the best 4 holes but still there encouraging everyone else and just having a good time.

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety +1

      If you dug Chris in this episode check him out later this week on the Off Brand Golf Show. You're gonna' get to learn a ton more about him...trust me.

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety

      Our interview with Chris is live on our channel!

  • @cbalkcom5
    @cbalkcom5 Před 2 lety +2

    All 4 players are so appreciative and that’s what it’s all about. However Chris and his caddy… their connection is so pure and joyous to watch. Just found this channel last week, and I’ve crushed all the breaking series in a week. Thank you for this content.

  • @davewiemer
    @davewiemer Před 2 lety +10

    Can't decide which I love more - the awesome, positive attitude of the players, or the Wisconsin accents of the caddies

  • @DynamiteSpi
    @DynamiteSpi Před 2 lety +8

    This series is evolving into the best thing on the internet

  • @sullyfubar
    @sullyfubar Před 2 lety +7

    OMG, do you ever come across something that you didn't know existed but when you see it you suddenly realized you've always loved it? That is me with this Format, voiceover and production. It is so relaxing and Erik's smooth voice and deep golf knowledge really make it a pleasure to watch.

  • @darrenchadthomas
    @darrenchadthomas Před 2 lety +6

    So much positive vibes and only 8mins in. Already smilling from ear to ear. Loving this so much!

  • @mackymacpherson
    @mackymacpherson Před 2 lety +12

    Great vibe and awesome people. Rooting for Alex! Every single one of these people have awesome swings!

  • @gabrielmckee9067
    @gabrielmckee9067 Před 2 lety +1

    I think the coolest thing about these videos is I find myself cheering for every one playing to play well the further through the round that they go.

  • @MichaelBlackstock
    @MichaelBlackstock Před 2 lety

    I seriously cannot even state how much I'm enjoying watching these series... This series? Esp Breaking Erin Hills and Pinehurst with the caddies. A Plus!

  • @12345thehockeyman
    @12345thehockeyman Před 2 lety +1

    This is such a great video, not only for entertainment, but for the game of golf. I remember commenting a couple years ago poking fun at a couple of Eric's bad shots. It's funny because that was when I started really taking golf seriously, trying to lower my scores and judging other people's game against mine. After having many humbling rounds, I can only appreciate the courage it takes to put all your shots on youtube. Not only that, Eric brings such a great attitude and welcoming perspective that is missed way too often amongst golfers. Thanks Eric for the channel. Please keep posting videos like these!

  • @TheButum
    @TheButum Před 2 lety +1

    There's a lot of golf content on CZcams, but this brings a new angle, a new element. Your choices of players and their excitement to be taking part in such an amazing experience really comes through in these episodes. I've enjoyed your videos for a very long time, but there's something about these Breaking series episodes that hit different - perhaps because I can relate to these players? I'm still trying to figure it out. Either way, they're incredible. Thanks Eric.

  • @Talljoystick
    @Talljoystick Před 2 lety +8

    Amazing video, very cool to see regular golfers give a tour level course a try. That course looks stunning! look forward to the rest of this series.

  • @91jamesp
    @91jamesp Před 2 lety +1

    The commentary makes these episodes so much better, the guy is class great commentator. Need commentary like this in the majors keeps it funny and entertaining 👍🏼

  • @MadidusVir
    @MadidusVir Před 2 lety

    Another great addition to the series! Alex is showing those pins and I’m here for it 😄
    Hit it far and not that often ⛳️👍🏻

  • @joshjurrens2013
    @joshjurrens2013 Před 2 lety +3

    Good God these are great. I know a ton of work goes into these so thank you. This is some amazing stuff.

  • @craiglovelace7239
    @craiglovelace7239 Před 2 lety +8

    Chris' ratio of So Cal slang to words you might find in a dictionary in his closing monologue is all I ever wanted.

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety

      Our interview with Chris is live on our channel! Wait until you hear him talking there...it's worse.

  • @tylertanta8584
    @tylertanta8584 Před 2 lety +5

    This is such a great group! Great work EAL!!!

  • @anilvirginia
    @anilvirginia Před 2 lety +2

    What a wonderful idea and a wonderful group. Thoroughly enjoyable content. Love Love Love.

  • @dustindavidson849
    @dustindavidson849 Před 2 lety +2

    The commentary is gold, but the divot tracer is pure gold.

  • @drwhetton1
    @drwhetton1 Před 2 lety +1

    dude! Erik's narrating is so much the best part of this! love it!

  • @Geersart
    @Geersart Před 2 lety +2

    By far the best golf series on CZcams, love the format

  • @axnjxn91
    @axnjxn91 Před 2 lety +2

    @39:54 Chris sounds just so sincere and excited, what a likable dude!
    And he’s not wrong, I’m cheering for Alex “Anthony” Kim, what a swing and soft hands for a 14 index he has.

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety

      Our interview with Chris is live on our channel!

  • @lloydtacotrucks
    @lloydtacotrucks Před 2 lety +6

    This series is the best.

  • @jsg_nado2219
    @jsg_nado2219 Před 2 lety +1

    You guys knocked it out of the park with the choice of players! All awesome!

  • @lukecowley2267
    @lukecowley2267 Před 2 lety +5

    I have been waiting for another one of these series

  • @mrbigg2u
    @mrbigg2u Před 2 lety

    Great show, great format... Was due to play today, the sun broke out and the weather for a crisp late October, it's perfect... Then I lateral flow test. COVID hits, my first personal embrace. Inside staring my my clubs for 10 days! Will rewatch all episodes of Adventures in Golf again!

  • @Tttb95
    @Tttb95 Před 2 lety +12

    Vaibhav is such a vibe. Love his mentality

  • @krisricupero3190
    @krisricupero3190 Před 2 lety +27

    Chris' vibe is legit

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety

      We just put up an interview with Chris on our channel. Check it out! We mention your comment I think too!

  • @jquintana585
    @jquintana585 Před 2 lety +1

    What an awesome episode, congrats fellas on such a unique experience with RGC.

  • @markwerner7840
    @markwerner7840 Před 2 lety +15

    Great content. Lots of respect for the players putting themselves out there.

  • @jackmackenzie6979
    @jackmackenzie6979 Před 2 lety +1

    And here I was hoping for the second episode to auto-play. Great first episode, excited for the next ones!

  • @tomikorkeamaki36
    @tomikorkeamaki36 Před 2 lety +2

    "Tiger shot 12 in Augusta"
    Thats the mindset🔥 Amazing work, one again!

  • @NorthernL1ghts
    @NorthernL1ghts Před 2 lety +1

    Omg. Thank you for such a well-made video. Giving me chills

  • @jeremiahbayer7916
    @jeremiahbayer7916 Před 2 lety

    This is so awesome! Love the idea to bring these players together! Awesome work! Watching every episode now!

  • @dorrisdynasty5192
    @dorrisdynasty5192 Před 2 lety

    Loved Chris and Ken's words there at the end. What a great bunch of men! Golf is secondary, be great people! Thanks for the channel (just found it)!

  • @TheHowlingStone
    @TheHowlingStone Před 2 lety +2

    Really digging this. Great production quality. Excellent pacing in the edit, and super engaging while being relaxing at the same time.

  • @vannguyen-zp9rj
    @vannguyen-zp9rj Před 2 lety +3

    Keep these coming! Love to see them

  • @saucey566
    @saucey566 Před 2 lety +1

    Well put together videos of amateurs playing golf at some of the hardest courses played by tour professionals. Great to see people of different skill levels playing together and having fun. I have been fortunate to play TPC Sawgrass's stadium course, Pinehurst #2, Spyglass Hill, the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island and a few others. Television doesn't do them justice. Would love to see you with a group at Spyglass HIll; playing the outward 9 towards the ocean then the inward through the DelMonte Forest.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @jonahnewman1318
    @jonahnewman1318 Před 2 lety +2

    Been waiting for this! Can’t wait to watch this masterpiece after work EAL

  • @marcpierson
    @marcpierson Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for doing a variety of Handicaps. It makes the video better and more relatable.

  • @Blingstrom
    @Blingstrom Před 2 lety +2

    This is just terrific! Thanks for this content!

  • @gary1574
    @gary1574 Před 2 lety +2

    this is so well produced. Bravo EAL and RGC

  • @patrikSMD
    @patrikSMD Před 2 lety +3

    i just love that subtle irish background music!

  • @zrieger
    @zrieger Před 2 lety +2

    I had Tim as my caddie when I played Erin last summer! Such a great dude, and hell of a reader of putts.

  • @MTMCOMBATKID76
    @MTMCOMBATKID76 Před 2 lety +1

    discovering this channel has brought me great joy. I pray to be selected for one of these series! thank you for the content!

  • @DavidSmith-lo7wf
    @DavidSmith-lo7wf Před 2 lety +1

    These are so awesome. Thank you RGC!

  • @ichor20
    @ichor20 Před 2 lety +1

    Aweaome video! Enjoyed it a lot and totally by accident (popped up in recommended). And the divot tracer 😂 nice touch

  • @FletchD541
    @FletchD541 Před 2 lety

    I played a round here in September of 2019. It rained half an inch that morning and 80% of the days tee times cancelled. For me it was now or never so I waited the rain out and it was such an amazing experience. It is worth the price without a doubt. I loved it so much, would love to go back.

  • @globalmarket2013
    @globalmarket2013 Před 2 lety +7

    Wonderful series, looking forward to seeing the rest of this series!

  • @essoteric
    @essoteric Před 2 lety

    This is the content I wait for!! Top notch stuff, Mr. Lang!

  • @harrisonmiller4691
    @harrisonmiller4691 Před 2 lety +7

    I played this course just over a week ago on the last day of the season and shot 88 just from the 6800 yard tees. I can’t imagine trying to break 90 from an extra 1000 yards. Good luck to these guys!

  • @chrismitchell5496
    @chrismitchell5496 Před 2 lety +2

    absolute gem! Would love to do this. great stuff team RGCF!!!

  • @Bobthebobs
    @Bobthebobs Před 2 lety +1

    Lovely Video best content on CZcams by far. Thanks for always bringing a smile to my face! Greetings from Germany

  • @bmac8
    @bmac8 Před 2 lety +1

    I am invested in this round of golf. Divot tracer and the flipped score card for Ken on the 4th were great 🤣. All the guys Ken, Alex, Vaibhav, and Chris played well and were entertaining.

    • @OffBrandGolf
      @OffBrandGolf Před 2 lety

      Our interview with Chris is live on our channel!

  • @KasualGolf
    @KasualGolf Před 2 lety +5

    These are my favorite videos on the internet right now, never stop them!

  • @BREMBIZZLE
    @BREMBIZZLE Před 2 lety +2

    Favourite series on YT 👏🏻 see you at RGC Surrey! 🇬🇧

  • @jordanheppell3144
    @jordanheppell3144 Před 2 lety +1

    The moment that makes the video: Alex's whoop heartbeat tracker spiking after actually calling his shot in front of everyone

  • @hutzman7664
    @hutzman7664 Před 2 lety +6

    They had amazing weather! This is fun but for me, nothing beats watching Erik tackle these beasts and battle the demons.

  • @haydenjoiner6148
    @haydenjoiner6148 Před 2 lety

    These videos are truly amazing, love the content

  • @BirdiesandBitcoin
    @BirdiesandBitcoin Před 2 lety

    Love the format, nicely done!

  • @hammockmonk
    @hammockmonk Před 2 lety +1

    Alex, great goal, man! I have yet to see anyone succeed so I’m rooting for you, mate. Let’s go!
    PS: Would love to see caddie intros.

  • @jukkatolvanen4100
    @jukkatolvanen4100 Před 2 lety +3

    A CZcams video with Hollywood production value. A great group of golfers as well.

  • @jakeacton2371
    @jakeacton2371 Před 2 lety +1

    Watching this from Rochester Hills, cool surprise to hear the shoutout! Go Alex!

  • @thomasmorelock5699
    @thomasmorelock5699 Před 2 lety +2

    What a great group of guys. I can't imagine play EH from the tips...

  • @MikeCline
    @MikeCline Před 2 lety

    Yes, love this series. Thanks for putting this together!
    But anybody else completely thrown off at that pinehurst transition at 8:30? That was...weird.
    Oh well who cares let's golf! Love their attitudes

  • @davidwarford7054
    @davidwarford7054 Před 2 lety +13

    Been waiting for this series And it didn’t disappoint!!! Well done film team!!

  • @Deanoptr
    @Deanoptr Před 2 lety

    These videos are soooo good. Thank you.

  • @vaughnselvey2658
    @vaughnselvey2658 Před 2 lety +3

    Great Video!! Good work! Big fan! Pinehurst is calling me!

  • @neiltal5992
    @neiltal5992 Před 2 lety +1

    Top notch production and nice to see a diverse group.

  • @letsgochaz3
    @letsgochaz3 Před 2 lety +1

    So happy this is back

  • @kayna740
    @kayna740 Před rokem

    Thanks! So creative, lots of laughs.

  • @scottt3269
    @scottt3269 Před 2 lety

    as a Minnesotan, I can firmly say that Wisconsin people (except when it comes to sports, which is fair) are some of the finest, most humble people on the planet and I always love visiting the Badger State! Beautiful courses, nice people, good vibes all around.

  • @revilo9725
    @revilo9725 Před 2 lety +7

    Just hands down the best golf content on any platform 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

  • @lukemepham7408
    @lukemepham7408 Před 2 lety +4

    These are brilliant 👍

  • @collinhardy8908
    @collinhardy8908 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow the intro at around 3 minutes was just beautiful. I can’t wait tell you guys do an actual feature length film. Hats off to the RGC team. You guys are awesome.

  • @odhere
    @odhere Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome series idea. This looks fun

  • @TheDroneExperiment
    @TheDroneExperiment Před 2 lety +3

    At long last! Thank you for the great video! I am trying to break 90 from the tips!

  • @johnmitman3922
    @johnmitman3922 Před 2 lety +3

    My man at 6:00 - being from Phoenix, the quality of grass is one of the best parts of getting out on the course.

  • @HereWeGoAGreen
    @HereWeGoAGreen Před 2 lety +1

    Let's give it up for the caddies. A true inspiration to the sport.

  • @garfieldcampbell8847
    @garfieldcampbell8847 Před 2 lety

    Good dudes… so much fun to play great golf courses with great people…. But always better when everyone is playing well😄

  • @pearfan
    @pearfan Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant video, as usual!

  • @stephenmcghee7408
    @stephenmcghee7408 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic format - love these...

  • @zfreak33
    @zfreak33 Před 2 lety

    Just finished watching Breaking Pinehurst and gotta say, while that one was super well-produced just like all the breaking series, there's seomthing about this one that just hits different. It may be the vibe, the course, the players, or even the music, but Breaking Erin hills just feels so damn well done, satisfying, and uplifting.

  • @evrettestrada1878
    @evrettestrada1878 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautifully produced. Got yourself a fan