Erik Anders Lang preps for the New Zealand Open | NZ Ep 1

Erik Anders Lang heads to New Zealand for the 100th New Zealand Open in Queenstown. Before the big tournament, EAL checks out The Hills Golf Club and meets his parter - professional golfer Luke Toomey. Erik and Luke hit it off chatting about strategy for the tournament, the layout of The Hills Golf Club, and their mutual admiration of each others hairstyle. The next day Erik plays in the par-3 contest with owner of The Hills Golf Club, Sir Michael Hill. Rainy weather won't stop the Ace Hunt for Erik and the guys. We've got a good feeling about this trip! ;)
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[@balipapi1641]

Easily the best independent golf channel there is. Usually like to put vids on in the background, but yours are so interesting and beautifully shot that I have to give them my full attention.

[@Tee-Bot2000]

Erik I really wanted to let you know how much I enjoy these video's. You literally capture what it is to travel the world and experience this wonderful game on a world scale. Golf is a passion, and it's very obvious you have caught the golf bug. It's hard to believe you've only been playing since 2012. (Sorry if that's incorrect) again for anyone who can't afford to travel, this is honestly the next best thing. You make it so personal, and you make it feel like I'm right there with you. Please realize your doing what so many people can't do, possible. I hope one day to run into you so I can thank you in person. Cheers, Terry

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

Thanks!

[@wadecarruthers49]

Yesterday I went golfing solo and an older lady than myself was right on my tail. For the first time ever I invited a stranger to join up and play as random strangers all thanks to your videos, thanks for the confidence to just play golf with strangers!

[@ericinouterspace568]

I just booked tickets to New Zealand for a golf trip after seeing this. Love this series.

[@jakethaxton2387]

Love the use of "quarter of an hour" by Michael. We often hear "15 minutes" but "quarter of an hour" is much more elegant. Tossing that in the phrase bank. And...great video Erik! Keep doing your thing out there. Super quality videos.

[@EMD_Ski]

You have a genuine gift for putting people at ease and capturing them at their best and most natural selves. Kind of a super power really. 👍

[@williambloor4816]

Truly surprised this man doesn’t play in more of these. A treat to watch this legend do his thing

[@calebtheunicorn]

SOOOO pumped for this series. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen... And of course Erik is gonna take the win ;)

[@buildingsalvage]

Like Christmas morning. Let’s go Stuuu!

[@gregherman7906]

Erik! From the very start of the video everyone in the family was rooting for you to win the tournament. I’ve had your channel on non-stop to the point where you have become a regular topic of conversation at the dinner table. Loving what you’re doing!

[@asapinthahouse]

3:00 We all live vicariously through you Erik, that is why we are so engaged as an audience. I can already see the influence that your content has on major golf companies. You should be doing creative consulting for some of the companies, show them how to appeal to the up and coming generation to continue to grow the sport. Btw, Great work!

[@jeremyabbott9909]

Oh my gosh, I can't believe you were here in NZ!! What a freaking treat bro! Chur playa and much aroha!!

[@mitchellbradleyx]

Comes out at 2am here in NZ, but i'm working the night shift so i get to watch it earlier than my countrymen, life's good!

[@xavieracarapi9516]

Round soon mate? 😍

[@mitchellbradleyx]

@@xavieracarapi9516 I'd be keen for sure!

[@33md]

Best episode ever for me, lived in Queenstown for a few years, played all of the courses, feeling nostalgic! NZ smell love, fresh unpolluted air! ♥

[@phylliscooley9528]

Can’t wait to see how you guys do! Love videos like this. Thanks for making them!

[@lukegachet2338]

This is reminding me of some great memories from when I lived in Queenstown for a year. Worked at the golf course right by the runway (Frankton Golf Club). Very privileged to be able to play all the courses in the area in my year there. Fantastic people not only at each of the courses, but throughout the whole country.

[@nicklorusso5898]

I’m loving this Friday now. Thank you guys

[@kevinjohnson6371]

I've never been more ready and excited for an episode/series.

[@Eric-on7wf]

another classic from EAL

[@ZaxDrumsandGolf]

Love watching your travels and all the different golf courses you play!!

[@mikeappleyard1082]

EAL we hope you had a blast in NZ! Been waiting for these vids 🙏🙏 they’ve arrived!!

[@yukoncorneliusthelegendhim9751]

love the atmosphere of this vid. very relaxing and therapeutic.

[@Kernflakes]

Expecting it on this video......Ahh cliff hanger man.

[@madsi7424]

Captured the essence beautifully in this one!

[@briangriff10]

It's amazing to see my beautiful country and this amazing course in this way and you Eric have done it justice so far, can't wait to watch the next episode ✌🏽

[@tonyoneillinc]

God damn that course is gorgeous. Great video Erik, always makes my day brighter.

[@brianmahon6668]

Great stuff Erik, can't wait for the rest of NZ.

[@cristiansedas5861]

This is so amazing Erik!!! Keep up the awesome work 🤘 loving the content

[@shepstar20]

great video as usual this channel really inspires me to get out and play more golf and its becoming one of my passions. it was always more difficult to get into the game having no one to play with but your attitude surrounding the game and just getting out to play and meet people is wonderful! Thanks EAL

[@TheGolfClan]

Feels like I’ve been waiting for this for a year

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

WAIT NO LONGER

[@TheGolfClan]

Erik Anders Lang 💯👏🏼👏🏼

[@nathanbrendle6695]

Keep doing your thing! Love your videos! You never know what your going to get with your videos !

[@declannolan1422]

What an amazing video. From the visuals to the music. My favourite channel on KZbin.

[@garydavis8213]

Beautiful country, beautiful course. Love the “no rules” club.

[@Clint328]

Gary Davis how often would you think that is tested?? I guess when you pull out the checkbook, you write it for whatever you feel like in order to gain membership

[@tmh44]

I'm gonna save this until after work--always need something to look forward to, can't wait!! DUNK IT!

[@johnodonnell3044]

Started watching recently and can't stop! You and your channel are the best man. Hit 'em hard

[@soleventures2764]

Looks like you had an amazing time here in New Zealand Erik! Great video love the vlog style keep it up!

[@milo8515]

Been waiting for this! Nice one Erik

[@crujones6972]

Another Amazing Video!!

[@birdiesbrew4037]

This made my Friday extra awesome! Also Bond Lair Clubhouse book would be the coolest!

[@MrGolferRyan]

Such an awesome series, come back to NZ again for part 2!

[@simes007us]

Keep up the awesome work Erik!

[@Evan-ol5vz]

The art installations are out of this world. This should be a part of more courses.

[@banditbaker1675]

What a Stunning Course & Bond lair! And only a crazy kick-arse Kiwi would be crazy enough to put random sculptures in such a setting, Totally Respect! I nearly moved to NZ in the '70s, unfortunately, family issues prevented the move. Watching this vid regret yet again that I didn't move to paradise!

[@qnpmh]

STUNNING VIEWS AND DOPE BEATS!!!

[@ericsonnenberg5923]

I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers. love your content!

[@euanthomas831]

Love all your content

[@FrederickJN]

Is Erik living the dream or what??? Can't wait for Tuesday's episode!!!

[@NaterLeroy]

New Zealand is now on the list of places to visit. Great video like always, can’t wait for the rest of the content! Keep it up!

[@TheGolfClan]

Nathan Jones same! When the pro golfer said opportunities are endless - from rock climbing to skydiving to beautiful golf I was like, ok, when are we going

[@pictomagnet8560]

Great video.. such a special place

[@Cuz411]

great episode again. Best of luck

[@dhtmo]

I love those statues on the course. Great idea.

[@PSNghiadriver]

Had the amazing pleasure of getting to play golf in NZ earlier this summer in May. Due to time constraints and available funds, I didn't get to play The Hills (even though I wanted to). Instead, I played Queenstown GC which wrapped around a peninsula in the middle of the city. It was an amazing experience and so beautiful!

[@PSNghiadriver]

I water taxi'd over to the course, got to walk 18 holes with rented clubs, rented shoes, purchased balls, and a purchased glove all for around $90 USD. And it was a lady's members day! Truly unforgettable.

[@poohbear4130]

Traveled for year in NZ, great people, beautiful country and awesome golf! Incredibly friendly people that love life, and that’s coming from a Canadian! Hope you enjoy your travels Eric, play well and keep it in the short stuff!! Oh ya there’s an incredible amount of sheep!!

[@nickshanks68]

Man you’re awesome got my girl interested in the sport thanks to you’re travels and just seeing the beauty of golf as well as the serenity of it. By the way love when ya get poetic about golf.

[@chrismcdonald1518]

Is that a Moonwatch Colt is rocking at 3:05?! Awesome video chaps. Been waiting for this series for ages. Love NZ and 🥝 culture. 👍🏻

[@danw8916]

So good!

[@robertrainey906]

What a beautiful place!

[@garyanderson4038]

Oooh cant wait to see this 😁😁

[@beachfraser3747]

Your vlogs are simply amazing, Wow, New Zealand is a place to be admired. incredible, well done Erik!!

[@jackoliver283]

That artwork man!!! Such an amazing course. And if that gold golf bag was actually someone's then I've officially seen it all.

[@alexanderkacere7172]

EAL is the GOAT of Golf KZbin

[@henrymonster9926]

Lol, this video and the ads are spot on, #1 on my list for where to go next

[@bradloney5574]

So good! Just being able to play that course would be a huge score. But playing with the owner....Winning

[@filip28]

Great vid again Erik! You traveler 😊

[@BKBHD]

Incredible video man 🔥

[@Mackie17]

Erik! You’ve got to come play some on PEI, Canada. We’re an island of 150,000 people and we have 30 golf courses!

[@chrischurchill3545]

Your choice of tunes have been awesome Eric.

[@chrischurchill3545]

Erik

[@TheTraveyD]

I like golf a lot... these videos make me like golf more.

[@pauldavid22212]

Beautifully filmed 👌

[@at8952]

Looking smooth as always in those sunglasses.

[@jonnythunder92]

One of my favorite parts of the world.

[@bspnhd5760]

"Do you know Alan Smith? Yeah of course ..." Welcome to New Zealand where we all know each other

[@jpcogdill7960]

KZbin's Ambassador of Golf, EAL! Great video, we're pulling for a "W"...

[@rheffner3]

What a beautiful location!

[@gustavo-visentini]

Brazilian greetings! This is incredible!

[@JaBuSjAcKeR6]

Never get sick of these Erik. Other video you said just holding a club made you want to go golf, that’s how I feel after watching these sick videos man 👏🏻

[@nathanadams5369]

That beat you used at the end Erik wow 🔥🔥🔥

[@zanderwylie7172]

That umbrella print was awesome. Golf course camo

[@burtonmotion583]

Thanks for inspiring me to play more golf, Erik.

[@rodneymounsey4168]

Kiwi kool, such a beautiful place!

[@mod1433]

so awesome

[@jplelectrical9328]

Legitimately clueless how you only have 70k subs man deserve atleast 10x that! Keep it up EAL

[@TheGolfClan]

Josh Y 100percent agree. The quality is in a different stratosphere

[@antomaa]

I've been dying to ask forever but dont post much. Love your content. So much love to the greatest game ever played and you do it soo good. Appriciate it all! Q: Where's your subglasses from? They're fire! :D

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

Garrett Leight

[@madazfella1]

welcome to NZ!!

[@camstenzel9829]

Love your videos

[@ageclipse]

how does this channel only have 69k subscribers?!? I was fully expecting to see it be at least 200k. blows my mind.

[@ianjackson5653]

The two dudes with the most killer hair styles get paired up, just yes.

[@dennish4051]

Brothers

[@elliottsloma8672]

I love this channel

[@nzsmash]

Epic 👍🏼 jump on a couple of public courses mate . There are tons of them Enjoy NZ , great channel guys

[@adamfahey108]

Caddied for Smithy in the par 3! top bloke!

[@fen2177]

LOVE THE INTRO

[@patrickjustdo-inthings2936]

Sir Erik arise, I have only been watching your Vlogs for the past 3 weeks, but as a fanatical Casey Neistat fan, in that short time your Vlogs have risen to Neistat like status. Disclaimer: I am also a golfer however, that may make a difference. Team EAL Keep up the 'sensastional' work!

[@RandomGolfClubFilms]

Much appreciated

[@patrickjustdo-inthings2936]

You're welcome, enjoy NZ. I will be hard not to.

[@dhruvlowe922]

Such a cool channel!

[@craigmullen6945]

Unreal! Makes me want to peace out on work right now and hit the links...Also - When are you gonna hit up Canada Erik??

[@good3golf]

yeah more of this

[@johnmonteagudo8164]

I would totally buy a coffee table books of Golf clubhouses that look like Bond Villain's Lairs. Don't forget to include the one with the eagle on it. Dubai? I think.

[@steelrail2002]

Falcon at the Abu Dhabi GC

[@RDYmoto]

Knedler with the moonwatch 🔥

[@TrimVII]

Very weird seeing people you know casually appear in your videos but excited to see how you go

[@tomkatdev]

so so good guys, I suggest a RGC sanctioned hole in one comp @ North Adelaide Par 3 pitch n put on the day the ace is aired in Stu's honour :)

[@cartermahoney7349]

Finallly!