Jaw-Dropping Course of 10,000 Redwoods | Adventures in Golf Season 6

Gigantic redwoods as far as the eye can see. Good luck trying not to hit one.
Erik Anders Lang heads just north of San Francisco, California to explore a once-hidden MacKenzie masterpiece on this Adventures In Golf, presented by United. The 9-hole course is a gem, but the vibe you get at Northwood is undeniable.
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[@christian-owens]

Kudos to your entire team. The storytelling, camera work, location, and most importantly the people, make this such a special episode. It feels criminal to be watching this for free.

[@kabedsears]

I love the interview process. He ask the right questions and open ended questions and makes sure to make this completely about the stories. I love these

[@JraKn]

I use this channel as an example of expert film making. There's such a large leap in difference between good film making and great film making. I'm blown away by the colour grading and compositions. Truly inspired by this and random golf club. Watching the break 90 series and it's a Vlogg. and it's got some of the most beautiful shots I've ever seen this is a truly fantastic short documentary. Thank you.

[@WyattRNilsson]

time is money, you may only be giving him like .01 cent for watching, but those views count up to hundreds and thousands. keep watching him.

[@scottcarpenter910]

Agreed. What a treasure to those of us who love the game

[@silentcalls5890]

@@kabedsears frites uotuuiiiiiiioooooouwrr

[@MattHardy0]

This is easily the best episode you've put out Erik, and that's saying a great deal.

[@MrJohnr47]

I totally agree!

[@dflanagan56]

agreed

[@dflanagan56]

but this is the first video I saw on his channel---runnin good

[@ascg10k]

Matt Hardy speaks the truth

[@michaelmillete2936]

Agree

[@ambirdie4163]

when speaking about the course/club, the father and son both have tears in their eyes, they truly put heart and soul into the place! what a great gift!

[@MPHshoots]

I noticed the same thing.

[@johnparker4918]

Man Eric is a fantastic interviewer. Asks the right questions and let’s the subject talk. What a great storyteller

[@wolfganghubner6251]

At first Eric seems crazy- then rethink- he is , in the right way /// a true artist

[@OpposmithBnE]

28:19

[@christianvornweg6497]

This is probably one of the best things I've watched in years and that includes anything that isn't golf related. What a place. I wish more golf courses had this ethos. None of the elitist attitudes, no one is made to feel small or unwanted - a true homage to what this game can and should be.

[@haj6286]

Well said

[@Jarl_Thidrandi]

I love going onto snooty courses in my death metal/rainbows polo and gawdy checkered pants just to fly in the face of that stuffy attitude.

[@LCsaint22]

@@ww2remembered983 nah... it's not. I love this course and the ppl that run it are great.

[@drakerandall4426]

My day will come!

[@snuglife599]

We rented an Airbnb at Bodega Bay for a week and my father in law insisted we take a drive and play this course. Truly beautiful. I’m shocked I never played it as a youth since I grew up in Mendocino county on a small 9 hole course called Brooktrails which is also surrounded by Redwood trees but not nearly as beautiful as this gem👍👍👍⛳️🍻 Most of my vacations revolve around golf. Scottsdale area, Monterey, Florida, Hawaii, Palm Springs, etc and this course was packed with fun loving, non pretentious, cool people, which is a rarity👍

[@chezfeliz]

I live in this area, and play this course very often. so cool to see this - you've fully captured everything we love about it.

[@timpirtle3906]

Lucky man!

[@jameselliott8203]

You are a lucky man having this marvellous golf course near you .

[@rfran5023]

What you know about Bohemian Grove? Lol

[@casimircarothers7388]

Been there too

[@brianemerson9455]

Has there been any fire damage there recently?

[@jodiecalussi]

i'm crying about a golf video ?

[@Jay_Wood]

Same..

[@robertpaas797]

so i‘m not alone…! great work and whenever i‘ll be back in nocal, i playthat, promise!

[@bennyblueline4525]

As you walk down the fairway of life, you must stop and admire the redwood, for you only really get to play one round. Beautiful work Erik, Skratch and Co.

[@richhowell6874]

I played Northwoods several times as a teenager...nearly 60 years ago. It was beautiful and special then. Clearly, that hasn't changed. Somehow, once before I pass, I'd love to go back and play at least 9 again. The memory of this unforgetable course has never left me.

[@21Swayzee]

Man, you are going to get me in trouble, I have half an hour to clean up the bathroom before the wife gets home, and this pops on my feed. 9 hole courses are the best! I'm a member of one, and with kids it is nice to have the quicker rounds. Those red woods are amazing!

[@21Swayzee]

Finished the story well told! I wish more people ran a course like Gaylord. I love his passion, and this rubs off on his members, to create such a cool environment. Great job wrapping it all up at the end too...worth the lecture I'm about to get for not cleaning the bathroom..HA!

[@theraleighdrummer9265]

Dude, this season is kicking my a$$. Whatever you have planned for us is going to be great, so far it is. This one was absolutely mystical. I feel like when I was a kid I was in a car on a trip once and drove past this place. Erik, thank you for being the golf sage of today. You are truly gifted with your story capturing and telling.

[@Realricketycricket]

The sound that it makes hitting a golf golf off a redwood tree is so unique. This place is my favorite

[@boy_peeps]

I couldn’t agree more. Even hitting a shot off the fairway reminds me of the sounds players make when hitting a ball at Augusta (on tv)

[@LemonJelly360]

I’m 6 years late to the Adventures in Golf party, which means I have so many great videos to watch. This one was my first and I watched it over breakfast - it was utterly majestic (the video, not the breakfast). The cinematography, the interview style, the trees, the characters of the course and community … it was truly something special. I’m off to delve into the back catalog.

[@timelythinking365]

You will not be disappointed

[@taylorlucas6151]

Man these make me cry sometimes to be perfectly honest. So often I think about dropping everything and working in golf its such a peaceful lifestyle.

[@krishalsrud2210]

Best closing you have ever done Eric. "This is the course".

[@williamqueen884]

"I agree with you... It's a vibe" 😂LOL

[@javieramaya8150]

I'm alone at home and I still gave it a standing ovation. This series has catapulted my love for this sport. Kudos to the whole team. Excellent interviewing, excellent editing, excellent photography.

[@urbanimmortalculitvator6652]

ok coomer

[@stephencarlin7867]

Everything that is great about golf and a shining light to the snobbish, capitalist and exclusive nature of many many courses - love it from Scotland

[@wickysmall8607]

I never thought I'd see a course as gorgeous as Augusta... Looks like a hidden piece of paradise. Just wow

[@nickrobinson119]

I am so lucky that this course is 20 minutes from where I live. You bet that after watching this, I'm becoming a regular.

[@trentonrivas3228]

Thank you for shining light on a course like Northwood. Truly means a lot to see it’s beauty finally being broadcasted like this! Thank you from all of us back at the course.

[@catrug]

Thanks for doing my home course proud, Mr. Lang. All the heart, soul and laughs perfectly capture the magic of the Knock.

[@JS-jf7gv]

We should all be lucky enough to have a great local course with good folks to play with. What a place man!

[@rosskline]

This video somehow magically captures why I love golf. Thank you.

[@danielcp1985]

Played this place several times and never knew how cool it was until today.

[@Sarg3e]

As someone who works in Golf maintenance this video really made me smile. That man gets it. Love when said his favorite place was the maintenance building. If I ever get out there I’m going to play there for sure

[@georgedz302]

Haha! I grew up here, played this course many times, It’s a nine hole pin ball machine! we referred to it as “Knock knock”. Beautiful place and those trees are not 90% air! Nice to see it getting the respect.

[@ww2remembered983]

hahaha, yeah, the sound a golf ball makes thwooping a redwood there is unique to the world! I wonder if anyone has played that little gem without hitting a redwood? Probably not!

[@FoothillsofFreedom]

I was lucky enough to work as a Marshall at Northwood for 2 years. Gaylord and Verne his golf pro were two of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever had the pleasure of working for. I have nothing but good things to say about them and the course itself. Gaylords son Trevor was just a little kid when I worked there but he was there helping his dad everyday! Northwood is an absolute gem of a course and must be played to be truly appreciated.

[@enriqao20]

The evolution of this whole AIG series is mind blowing.. EAL is a genius and you can see he really cares about the work he does. This season it’s been great. Please don’t stop.

[@lambofcod9554]

This channel is so much more than golf. Every episode just makes me fall more in love with the sport that I didn't know was possible. Absolutely beautiful storytelling.

[@scottcarpenter910]

I completely agree with you. I feel the same way

[@jsurgee23]

I had to pause after the intro scene and say that is a really cool opening. Whoever thought that up is really talented. Well done!

[@NZChip]

My brothers and sons have played this wonderful course for many years...we live all over the world and gather in the redwoods to experience our love of the trees, the sunlight, and each other. We have been blessed to 'hack' our way around this magnificent playground of the Gods. We hope return again to Norwood to share in its beauty. Dawson Gang Rides Again...

[@DeepakKumar87]

I don't know why but this just made me tear up! Great storytelling, Erik!

[@josephhawkins6218]

I sometimes struggle to convey what golf is, what it evokes, or how it is so much more than a game (or maybe it’s not, but that’s okay). Whenever I don’t know how to describe it to someone, I send them to one of your videos and say, “This is it. This is golf.” *Your being EAL.

[@sterlinggray350]

Finally a course I play all the time!

[@ecdgolf]

this arguably is one of the best stories up here, this is what golf is supposed to be....... this is what it was meant to be. Thank you!

[@donaldkirchhofer2166]

This is my favorite episode. You captured some really special moments. I'm 47 years old and gave up on golf ten years ago. Your videos inspired me to play again. After I watched this I immediately booked a tee time for this Friday. Thank you!

[@chaserodriguez5802]

I play this course every year. I play it with my dad, my grandpa, and his buddies. It’s a very beautiful course and is home to some of the most fun I’ve had playing golf.

[@michaeltaylor4271]

Man I love this, it’s like a forgotten gem, out in the red woods.. it’s beautiful and quite and serine..

[@justicebdone]

There is no shame in being emotional over having an immense pride in your gramps and your pops young man. Beautiful course and a beautiful story Skratch, thank you.

[@TheJgrimm]

I said it already. Documentary Journalism Perfection. This is setting the standard for what it should look like. You guys produce content that is unrivalled even by 60 minutes. I admire you all! Thank you! All seriousness aside, man what I would give to be on staff just to be able to see these beautiful courses.

[@paulhibler3569]

Erik, I just found you. Bless for this, Buddha. I buried some of my father’s ashes beneath the tree that guards 12 at Augusta. I have always had a big love for McKenzie’s courses. I will be up there soon. There is big medicine in those woods.

[@ww2remembered983]

If you love McKenzie, you have to check out his other course designs in the greater Bay Area. Meadow Club in Fairfax is private, so good luck with that. Sharp Park in Pacifica is a public, very affordable McKenzie and the best one, in my opinion, is Pasatiempo in the hills above Santa Cruz. Alistair had his house( still there off the 7th fairway) there too! Bring your 'A' game to all, they are classic courses!

[@jackcampo9959]

i respect this channel so much more for showing a bad first hole and laughing about instead of deleting it bc ppl are annoying if u play bad

[@TheGSoutherland]

I feel very blessed to have this course a short drive from home

[@DeepDiveNFT]

I live 30 mins from this track and have played there many times. He captured the story of the course so well! A true gem and there is always tee times available. Hopefully that doesn’t change after this episode

[@jeffrandall1038]

Healdsburg? That's my old hometown and this is making me want to make a special trip!

[@grottogg4758]

Eric has the best golf show in the world! Congratulations to your continuing success and thanks so much for all your incredibly hard work!

[@McD624]

Man I’m not sure I’ve ever had such a big smile on my face watching a video before

[@tomduckworth8335]

That is a slice of heaven. The people, the course everything was beautiful.

[@johnh4686]

Maybe the most memorable round I have ever had

[@issysprasetyo4821]

What an Excellent Presentation Erik! You touch the human sides of everyone to tell us their stories. I can't wait for Part 2

[@Namesi]

This is becoming the best golf channel on KZbin. You really shine a fond light on the soul of golf, thank you.

[@2science]

Had the chance to play this a few summers ago, inspired by this video. I played first thing in the morning as the sun came through the trees. Absolutely beautiful.

[@LuxuryBeatsMusic]

16:38 beautiful. The maintenance building is the reason the course looks the way it does!!! 5:30 AM BAAAYYYYBEEEEEEE

[@B7Mapile]

Amazing episode. You really captured the passion, the emotions of that golf course and what it means to that community. Also summarized how many of us golfers feel about the sport.

[@grimm256]

Amazing piece of history, art, and golf.

[@PhilBot4OOO]

What a special place, made more special by the people that fill it on a daily basis. Great mini doc, this could easily have been an hour long!

[@theurchinpost]

Best of all I have watched from the entire series.. Good job Erik

[@davidmillar5968]

I’ve played there many times including yesterday and this account of the experience is spot on. Well done.

[@JoshuaFabelo]

What an utterly moving interview. So many emotions evoked through the short time of 30 mins. EAL & Skratch, thank you for your contribution to world of golf and honest insight of humanity.

[@okolemahu]

Such an excellent story. I salivate to visit and play those sacred tree lined fairways and greens.

[@michaellowe9392]

Can’t believe the emotions this game brings. It’s all about people. We all have our own personal experience on the courses we play and we rarely forget the people we meet along the journey.

[@alexgibson6444]

Taylor Shaap - “One mature redwood tree takes 500 gallons of water per day.” EAL - “What does one blade of grass take?” This was a great piece about a hidden gem. You guys will have me traveling to NorCal as soon as possible.

[@zaheermerchant6845]

The most poignant and brilliant episode I've watched. Wonderment, perfect narration and beautiful photography. I hope to play there someday before we are each subjected to gravity.

[@wesleyryanjohnson]

A work of art. Both the beautiful Northwood track, and the film.

[@slickmick1218]

@randomgolfclub I’ve commented on your first video of the Wood. A friend called me today to talk and told me about this video. I told him thank you. These were the words I shared with him. After talking about golf and watching these videos. “ Talking to you today about the Wood man.... makes me remember where I left my shadow... I used to always be able to look behind me and know where I came from but lately it's not there. Thank you for the call. Thank you for sharing these video links. It may be 2022 and caddy shack may be in the past but it's still... well it's still the game of golf sir.....Cheers man I mean it. Thank you. I look forward to Friday.” And thank you sir for the videos

[@bengoodly5433]

What a beautiful course. The moment at the end with the man who you can see is pondering when his name will be put up with the others is both heartwarming and heartbraking.

[@TeamPerry5]

That was absolutely outstanding. You have a gift my friend.

[@JONACYDETV]

That was the best piece of golf documentation i have ever watched. If they have golf in heaven, i hope this will be there.

[@charlesconway1049]

This is the best golf content I've seen for a while. great stuff. subbed and anxious for more!

[@boy_peeps]

This is my favorite spot for my family and I to come once a year. We stay in the lodges on the course. Nothing like this place. This has been my favorite episode by far. Great work Erik!! Btw, I get complements on my RGC range finder all the time. ; )

[@jabulanijakes]

What an incredible course and story. I just added this to my bucket list, which is not something I've thought about much before, but as a direct result of your storytelling and this particular story of family, community, legacy, commitment and dedication to craft, I'm thinking about special places and people to spend time with. Thank you for this.

[@jabulanijakes]

7 months later and I'm back watching magic. How do you stay away? Thanks team.

[@thomasredden4263]

As a groundskeeper, I really felt it when Gaylord said the Maintenance building is the heartbeat of the course. It truly is. Every morning we are on the course by 5am running mowers and busting humps to get the course ready to play for the day. It’s a lot of work, but there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing it all come together. It’s truly magical to get to work on a nice golf course, I love my job

[@danktalk]

One of the most beautiful courses I’ve ever seen, seeing this video made me want to start golfing.

[@keunpruitt7509]

What a beautiful piece. EAL this may be your best work yet. Congrats to everyone involved. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@paulpanamarenko]

Man, I wish I played golf back when I lived in Oakland, CA. This course looks awesome. There’s a weird par 3 course at the back of Golden Gate Park near the water. It’s a trip to play there too.

[@nv9004]

Played this course over 50 times and it is the most magical nine holes of golf you will ever find… morning tee times have the best views

[@j6737]

This is by far the best episode, simple.

[@imcontemptwithlife4155]

His name is gaylord? 😂 Parents were jokemen

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His success stories are everywhere 😱

[@dylanharrington744]

I've Played the Game in some Beautiful Settings, but this Place is Something on another level. I Love the Families commitment and Passion for the Course.

[@bryancates5546]

I live Occidental which is about 15 minutes away from this course. My wife and I play here, and it is our favorite golf course. Vern is the course pro in the video, and we have had some great lesson with him. This place is awesome!

[@paulpreston2199]

Mrs Pamela Morgan and her method works like magic I keep earning single week with new strategy

[@paulpreston2199]

I think I'm blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert Mrs Pamela Morgan

[@walkerron856]

Wow I'm just shocked someone mentioned expert Mrs Pamela Morgan I thought I'm the only one trading with her.

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She help me recovered what I lost trying to trade myself

[@walkerron856]

I think she's the best broker I've seen

[@maryrich7873]

Thanks for introducing me to Mrs Pamela Morgan

[@leeyarbrough9636]

Wow 1 minute in an I have never seen such beauty nor majestic looking course that you can actually play wow , hope generations after generations keep this beauty going. Just wow.

[@Ryrhodes1]

This episode is why I love this series so much, thanks for everything you do Eric & Skratch and the whole team.

[@diegoroblez2328]

This video made my Sunday perfect. Thank you guys.

[@chris233211]

What a beautiful episode. I’ve been waiting for this since seeing it on your Instagram a few months ago. What a humbling and pure game golf is. Hard to be too upset when you think about how peaceful and simple things really are. Truly incredible. Thank you to you and your team, Erik.

[@turnbullturnbull8135]

As beautiful a story as you will see. Outstanding on so many levels, the world needs more of the redwoods kind. Thank you Eric, heartfelt work.

[@jackkallinich1818]

Production through and through unbelievable. Story telling off the charts, I wish it was a full hour long because I’d watch the whole thing. Well done RGC Crew can’t wait wait for the rest of the series

[@scottterry4590]

Wow, thank you for sharing this story.

[@TroyRuby]

Amazing!! Thanks for sharing their story!

[@WoodenItBeGrand]

By far the best episode so far! All the feels. Thank You. 😍

[@GTBMuckface]

Thoroughly impressed with the content this season!! Everyone who makes these has obviously stepped their game up and it really shows in the work. You guys should be proud of these, and will be for the rest of your lives. What fulfilling work wow. Can't wait for the next one.

[@altie29]

Absolutely excellent film. Thank you so much

[@GregPace]

Incredible work. Please never stop this series.

[@barrybr1]

Wow Erik, that was incredible. You have a way of tuning-in to the emotional core of golf. And on a visual level those shots with the light shining through the Redwoods made for some stunning golfing images. My respect to you (for always reminding me why I love golf) and to the family, owners and members of Northwood for cultivating this rarity of a golfing gem. Peace from Sydney, Australia.

[@dominicfrank77]

Simply wonderful. Best golf thing I have watched probably ever.

[@released4pleasure]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@AporiaMagazine]

Wow. That was something special, Erik. Congratulations to you and your team. What a beautiful and moving episode. The storytelling was superb. Didn't want it to stop.

[@mikeposner8563]

Not even joking I thought this was a vice episode until I finished watching and read the comments. The production was top notch and so cinematic. This channel is awesome

[@JohnDarroch]

Wonderful. The essence of golf. Thanks fae Scotland

[@ghislainlevesque6980]

Wow... This golf course has a soul!!!!