Screen Golf PHENOMENON in South Korea | Adventures in Golf Season 7

Screen golf is a phenomenon in South Korea, and the spots Erik Anders Lang hit up to play were nothing short of phenomenal.
Taking golf indoors for the Season 7 finale of Adventures in Golf, presented by United Airlines.
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[@matthewwhalen8341]

Bro this series needs to exist forever….never stop chasing what golf has to offer. EAL❤

[@Bmoredood]

To be fair , it doesn’t even show golf that much more about politics and nonsense now

[@BillyDee159]

Erik, indoor golf in Korea was so interesting, like most people I had no idea…..love your various video’s and your delightful personality, you don’t complain and see humor in every place you go. Thank you

[@nbcc1505]

Where is Back-Yard located in korea? I have been searching online and came up empty😢

[@Rooroolala73628]

Love to see Uneekor in Seoul!

[@pinballee]

As a weekend golfer in Korea, I was so glad to see my home country in the video. Golf is more than a sport nowadays in Korea. It’s more of a fashion I would say. Playing golf has always been a bit pricey, and many people consider it as one of the luxurious sports in Korea. But with the recent Covid, things got even worse. With ever-increasing demand of new golfers (mostly coming from those golf sims or screen golf), all the golf courses increased the green fees like crazy. It usually cost me about $250 just for the green fees on the weekend. And it is mandatory to hire a caddie which costs me another $30˜40 ($150 split by 4), and golf cart is a must too, and this costs me another$25 ($100 split by 4). I ususally end up spending $300 for a round of 18 holes. I would say many people are forced to play at those screen golf instead of actual outdoor golf. It is kida sad if you think about it.

[@PTdoubleOT]

thank you for the added context. Would you say it's bc there is a lack of golf courses in Korea? I've just kind of viewed the golf boom in Korea from afar and noticed it's treated as more of an aesthetic for most people (like the celebrities) to show they have money lol.

[@BuenavistaNZ]

Damn, here I was thinking my $750USD yearly membership was a rip off

[@thatsballer]

@@PTdoubleOT not Korean, but it's really just the expense to play at a regular course in countries such as Korea and Japan. I used to live in Thailand, and regularly played in other SE Asia countries, and golf tourism from Korean and Japanese golfers is huge. It felt like 75% of golfers you'd see out on course in SE Asia would be Korean or Japanese tourists. I asked a few different groups and they say it's far better value for them to fly over, pay for accommodation/food and their green fees than to play in their home country. I'd say similar to why a party goer would fly to Cancun to drink and party over staying in their hometown. Far better value for money. You are also correct in a way in terms of being a country club member in Asia being a status thing. Status is huge in Asia, and being able to say you're a member of a prestigious club is a big thing. I have an uncle who is a member of a 50k a year golf club in Asia, and he plays a handful of times a year. The rest of the time it is entertaining/showing off to his clients/friends.

[@KayDizy]

I’m also from Korea, and he’s not exaggerating at all. Most of the golfers in Korea would prefer to play on a real golf course, but it’s too expensive now and even with the money it’s almost impossible to book your tee time.

[@pinballee]

@@PTdoubleOT I won’t say there is a lack of golf courses in Korea. There are more than 20 million population living in metropolitan area around Seoul and there are plenty of golf courses around those areas. I think there are just way too many people who are wanting to be part of this trend now. I am fortunate enough to afford to play actual outoodr golf twice a week but playing at screen golf just doesn’t work for me. I dont even remember when was the last time I played at those screen golf. It is kinda stupid but fact that there are some people who are wanting to show off that they have money. So I think this is sorta like a bubble that will be go down in a few years.

[@rockrugbyref]

You are killing it with the recent content. What a great story....again.

[@richkjay82]

How do you only have 207k subs? One of youtube's best kept secrets? Love your content, fan of your swing and appreciate all the information you share.

[@66GordonBombay]

Have you found his other youtube channel? Just search his name. You’ll get to see a less professional and more relaxed EAL and both versions are fantastic.

[@ProYagu]

I'm in the US Army in Korea - my commander and I hit up screen golf almost once a week after work. It's amazing.

[@liang8255]

This is a genius way to promote golf! Particularly in Asia where population is dense, there won’t be enough affordable golf courses available. Golf should never being a social status activity.

[@emersonnavin5840]

Erik, these episodes are absolutely fantastic! You always seem to highlight the interesting aspects of every story you tell. Thank you for the great content

[@agui2333]

My goodness this is amazing stuff. That last place is wild.

[@anthonydb2336]

Going to Korea in march didn’t even know this existed can’t wait to go and check it out!,, amazing video as always!!!

[@abomb3601]

If Back-Yard isn't heaven, I don't know what is. I've never even heard of indoor sand traps. It looks like an instant cure for my winter blues. America has to step up its indoor game! As usual, love the video!

[@gabriel.moreno8173]

Sadly it would never happen

[@abomb3601]

@@gabriel.moreno8173 I don't understand why. I live in a major metropolitan area with 1 million residents and serious winters. We don't have 1 indoor facility. I feel like someone could make a killing.

[@hailfire27]

​@@abomb3601 You start it then.

[@jasonbrown3360]

@@hailfire27 😂😂😂😂

[@1ltkim122]

As a Korean American, I’m shocked none of the interviewees on the show did not mention why screen golf is taking off is not because Koreans prefer screen golf it’s the fact that real golf is rather super expensive and very exclusive for the rich!! Also it’s hard to expand and create more real golf unlike Vietnam because of the real estate cost and how small the country is. Funny how they didn’t want to share that info. My aunt who is wealthy for her membership has to pay over 200k in initiation fee and still has to pay for each round to play and they must find a 4some and a forecaddie at all times. The interviewees clearly know the exclusivity and cost of golf in Korea but rather be disingenuous and promote their screen golf brand because it’s no secret that Koreans would much rather play real golf than hit into a screen Side note, Eric we love all your content including Random Golf Club!

[@juheetic]

indeed, plus, have to pay for golf cart, tip for caddies, and expensive lunch/dinner meal at the club house 😅 when i golfing in korea, it costs around 270 usd per person.

[@rudigersimpson]

Dude, I was doing this in like 2010 in Korea. People are time poor, golf clubs are somewhat pricy and exclusive. Here, you can play on your block with your friends at night. You can get some pizza or noodles and have some soju. It's a blast. Sims also have an assist mode so you can play if you're not so good. But it's great fun. Funny how these are just taking off where I'm from.

[@alanmcivor2005]

We play golfzon in Taipei every Friday with the boyz. Usually 4-10 of us show up, mixed handicap group. We absolutely love it. I’m close to 400 rounds on the machine, handicap +1 (real life add 20)

[@irvinlee1800]

if i could give this episode a thousand likes i would! as a korean american, i am obsessed with golf here in the states. your presentation was very thoughtful and showcased a lot of what south korea has to offer golf wise. i'm actually excited to go and visit those places whenever i get a chance to go back there (it's been over 40 years)!

[@DavidSwanson6576]

Wow, that is quality, we could do with something indoor here in the Scottish Highlands during winter! 😂👍🏻

[@danieljd6776]

I live near Toronto in Canada. We can only play golf outdoors from April to October. Because of this simulators are popping up all over the place. Prices range from $20 per hour for unstaffed facilities which use an App to unlock the door and $60 an hour for staffed facilities which serve food and drink. I play indoors twice a week in the winter now and it's having a dramatically positive impact on my golf ability and my mood in general.

[@dalisllama]

Swing Golf Lounge and Pace of Play in Etobicoke are great

[@Scott_english]

Really great episode! Love how thoughtful your questions were and for the first time, it made me want to try simulator golf!

[@markaochoa2017]

This makes me want to play golf in South Korea! Wow great spots across the globe. How exciting

[@TLRChad]

There's a lot of benefits to "screen" golf, especially for the beginner. You will always find your ball instantly and never lose a ball (that's a big one). The time the play 9 or 18 is significantly less. You can play courses all over the world you may never get the opportunity to play at the actual course. You can play more golf in a given amount of time than playing outside, etc. Now, with that said, although I love my simulator nothing beats playing outside. If your goal is to be better at golf you have to play outside. Different lies, grasses, etc. that you just can't simulate. With winter approaching here, I will be playing lots of "screen" golf.

[@GHOSTOFEIGHTTHOUGHTS]

I feel like there’s a huge business opportunity to bring this type of golf experience to America.

[@CAxALLDAY]

theres sim places all over america but they are kinda expensive and lack the training areas. i could play a whole real round for the price of 1 hour at some sims. seoul koreans dont have much choices for real golf, so this is perfect for them.

[@mattthemonster666]

@@CAxALLDAYyou live in Cali? Where can you play indoor and how much is it?

[@King5003]

Yeah I have a couple in the area, but at $40 an hour, it’s a bit expensive for it to be an everyday or every other day thing, I would love to have something like the last business in my area, I truly wouldn’t leave til my hands bled

[@Chris-dj1wz]

@@mattthemonster666 i'm pretty sure you can find some in ktown

[@ppledplo1318]

@@mattthemonster666 LA Koreatown

[@laronda10]

South korea has just been killing it lately in general

[@DrRockso.]

The Adventures In Golf films from around the world are beyond phenomenal, keep doing what you do, great job.

[@butonline]

would suck to be a lefty golfer

[@rogerthat24]

Screen golf is getting traction here in Canada recently. Many new locations are popping up, but the cost is quite a bit higher at around $18-$45 per hour. The lower spectrum of the price range is due to the places not being occupied with any staff. You book online, get a virtual key via email or an app. Then you enter at your designated time and play.

[@theone9273]

How tf has this not been picked up by the travel channel

[@bernard0camp0s]

amazing episode!!! wouldn't have imagined in a million years that this exists. wanna move to korea now lolol

[@svenbrouer331]

"Almost you die" :) That all looked like so much fun. I can imagine you could improve your golfgame pretty fast if you had acces to these facilities. Great video again. Thanks a lot.

[@aleksei8884]

I started learning golf in Korea about a month ago and I’ve played 2 screen golf games already😂 I’m hoping to play on an actual field for the first time in a few months. It’s not very accessible, but if I get good enough, golf will be a great reason to travel to nearby countries for a few games!

[@ksignedoff]

A minimum green fee of $250 + $100 cart fee(split by 4 so $25 pp) + $120 caddy fee($30 pp and mandatory to hire caddy) so a total of $300 minimum per round + gas/tolls to get to the cc.

[@RyanKeating_Golf]

I loved this video! your stories have been fantastic and this one had me smiling the whole 23 minutes. Great video Eric and team!

[@whatdameow]

i bet majority didnt know that korean firms own Titleist, Taylormade, and other golf brands.

[@malachidavie5764]

First time coming across this channel , really awesome video mate ! Have a Merry Christmas and happy New Year from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@ropro9817]

I saw this video just before going to Korea for a friend's wedding last week and searched out Backyard and went. It was so much fun! We need screen golf in the US to make golfing more easily accessible to us city folks! ❤

[@mckinseyand2022]

What about putting and chipping? Needs to be improved.

[@Labgorilla]

$20 per game is very very reasonable. The problem in London is that this would cost £60 per hour in simulators in soho.

[@johnb3651]

Wow... What an eye-opener! South Korea is light years ahead in golf tech/simulation/indoor golf compared to the USA. This is really a great episode on South Korea. Maybe a second episode is in order. Tiger should take pointers from these guys instead of investing in his "mini-golf/putt-putt golf operations"

[@johnnyhunter]

SK is lightyears ahead of the USA in A LOT of areas.

[@johnb3651]

@@johnnyhunter I agree 110%...I find it hilarious that all we can expect from GOAT Tiger is his putt-putt courses. I think he should bring these innovative South Korean dudes into the fold so that we can have more choices in indoor facilities especially here in Long Island, NY/Northeast golfers. I'm getting tired of the overpriced TopGolf ranges so I hope that we can have some of that tech transfer one way or another....🤨

[@sungillk12]

I live in San Diego and I can play outdoors all year long. When I visit Korea, I always play screen golf because it is so different and fun.

[@anfzjdxn]

Holy shit, ur documentary is spot on! One of the biggest reason is because rounding few is ridiculous in Korea.... Minimum rounding few 150$ + caddies (180$/ number of players)+ Cart. BTW, screen golf and real golf are two different game but similar

[@JiffyBiff]

I just finished playing indoors, and this video is incredible, each place was more interesting. #almostyoudie

[@jkim8282]

Awesome content! This series showcases humanity through golf. That's what makes this bigger and more important than any other golf content out there!

[@therealrobrub]

Well said Dan

[@joongchanoh2667]

We need a lot of those up here in Canada...

[@johnnyhunter]

Agreed!

[@slightlycrookedworkshop]

This is pretty amazing. It would be interesting to take around a 10-15 handicap, who has NEVER played outside, on a real course to see how they do. Also, a 20 hole playoff is ridiculous.

[@leejeongtaek]

Welcome to Korea, EAL. It’s a small country with so many mountains and peoples. Also, it’s not a good weather for growing grasses. That’s why around 250 golf courses in Korea is so expensive/exclusive and hard to get there. That is why we have so many screen golf and lighting system in golf courses.

[@dontpanic716]

That practice putting green the coffee shop place was very cool. Similar to that pga pro with the crazy setup, but accessible for the public

[@PVCGolf]

I’ve been following the random channel for about a year & never knew about this one.

[@Letsbefriendsnow]

This series is so good. Insane it isn't gaining more traction in the algorithm.

[@krusher74]

quality is never watched by the basic bitchs of the world. Like indie movies.

[@patrickbigras5232]

I am a member at a club that doesn’t have a driving range. I have been asking for golf simulators for two years now. I should show this video to the board members.

[@GoWithDannyMo]

I lived in Shanghai and they had a couple of GolfZon’s in the Koreatown part of the city. Absolutely was my go to when I needed my golf fix as it was honestly about 5-10 times more affordable and convenient than playing on a course

[@juheetic]

So as i am a Korean, here is the real reason why screen golf is booming nowadays. When covid hit korea, there were limited outdoor activities and ppl could not travel comfortably due to mandatory 2wks-isolation. The young gen wants to share part of their real/fake life and playing golf has became trendy and a symbol of wealthy ppl. As they are susceptible to newness and peer pressure, they started to throw themselves to expensive korean golf culture to pretend like they were enjoying their life. However, the number of new joiners has stopped it bcuz of an exorbitant price of golf club ; pay for game, tips, buggy rent, snacks/meals at clubhouse, tee up time fee cost around 300usd per person (it may different depending on the club) and needless to say, purchasing golf gears and expansive golf brand clothes whenever they go golf(this is why there is golf dress rental service for gen Z). This makes them shift to indoor golf facilities where has more reasonable price, good accessible location and time, and cool/warm temp. 24/7. If you want to buy 2nd handed golf clubs, search any items in korean web sites. You could easily get even new models in good price with mint condition. Lol

[@JDMKEV]

here in canada where is snows a good amount we cant play during winter so these new screen golf places that i've seen more and more are awesome...its doesnt beat getting out on the course but its still fun as hell & im on the few who might actually enjoy it more than the traditional golf course

[@elliooo9]

It's really cool to see a video about Korea and its passion for golf with so much reverence and joy. Thank you Erik and team!

[@JC-qf1jd]

Amazing! Thanks for making this

[@martindaniel9785]

Absolutely incredible episode. Not only the quality of the content is amazing but the production itself is top notch! Well done Erik!

[@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts]

Rick Sheils brought me here

[@dylanpolinsky8220]

The fact that this series doesn’t have move exposure is beyond me. Another great episode. Thank you.

[@kelvinfannon8416]

You say that but it’s just because of the size of Korea

[@knewQ]

I'm Korean...In Korea, there are about 4 month Winter with snow and about 3 month Summer with rain and typhoon. 70% of territory are mountains and 1/4 of whole Koreans live in Seoul and near Seoul. So we need indoor golf facilities. haha

[@GOLFDAYS]

LOVE THIS! i can only imagine what it would be like to have something like this here, the last complex.

[@Kr8zyVids]

Love it!!! Great Biz plan making your own emoji’s and branding them accordingly to the golf community

[@TurkeyMaze]

What a charming episode. I work in the city, and wish there was something like this near the office building I work in.

[@D.WhiteJr]

In Where I live in Oregon there is a company called Divots and it’s a Sim Lounge I feel like stuff like this is taking off more. I feel like tho Americans that are avid golfers just end up making their own Sim room at home or know someone with one.

[@moradiehot]

The big problem with sims in my country are that they are way to expensive and charge based on hour. Having a set fee for a round of 18 sounds much better.

[@mrfld]

Those indoors centers look like art.

[@pipebliss]

Awesome content. While I agree with most that this doesn't replace real golf for me, I would still play screen golf always and probably become a screen golf degenerate in the winters lol

[@Guythatsometimescomments]

Was that the eye mini???

[@Kevin-eg1ko]

i'd spend so much time here and get so good at golf if i lived in korea

[@ios91]

@6:55 Dayum

[@turdferguson8624]

this is amazing. keep up these episodes!

[@fd210]

Yesterday I thought about how much I miss this show but thought it was over for now, today youtube decided to put it in my recommendations

[@tiagonemo576]

I love that golf has become so popular in Korea and how the Korean golfers have adapted to make the sport accessible for everyone. As our populations grow worldwide it is this type of ingenuity that help the game grow. The more the better in my opinion.

[@UNRATEDGfx]

These videos, even after a terrible round, will always make me want to play golf!

[@Watchin4story]

$20 a game that is extremely affordable.

[@sallehnordin]

15:38 currently here at Back_Yard Seoul and its amazing, All the way from Australia

[@Skillthrive]

Yeah, I'm moving there.

[@Se0what]

I'm so glad this topic was covered. This is such an interesting mini culture within the world of golf

[@chrislee7704]

I would love to bring this to southern Ontario. I love golfing and my girlfriend and mum are keen to play but the difficulty and length of outdoor courses make it challenging

[@55bigyin]

What a great vid ... you are just knocking it out of the park with the content in Adventures in golf 😀

[@claudytseng6443]

This is breathtaking, especially the Back-yard. I wonder how they charge to play with the simulator and other bunkers, chipping and green areas.

[@scottholle8872]

As cool as that looks, screen golf in South Korea doesn't seem to be very accommodating to left-handed hitters such as myself.

[@PTdoubleOT]

That putting green tech with the tempo and everything was fkn awesome.

[@paulr735]

How fun, wish we had simulators set up like this in America!

[@adiiskandar5011]

Bro EAL - Need to know them pants youre wearing. All of them. Nice cut to it.

[@michaeltaylor4271]

“At 10pm in Korea.” I think everything is better at 10pm In Korea.. lol

[@EYESPYUSA1]

I just arrived in Seoul , would you tell me the address of this location ? Thank you so much

[@LlamasAreBest]

Saying there’s no innovative golf companies in the US when there’s a Top Golf opening in every big city. Come on.

[@JaredvanHeerden]

Best episode yet Erik!

[@mackwrx]

Convenient and you don't lose your ProV1s as much. Win win :) Cheers!

[@michaeltaylor4271]

And this is why top golf is so successful in the states they basically took the same model but added in a night out on the town, aspect to it to attract even more people by making it a dinner spot and a place to get drinks and play games not just have serious competition and that attracts everyone. Because you know you can go there and have no equipment know nothing about golf and still walk away with a great experience and I think this is very very similar but more on the serious side of it but I think both work for the same reasons

[@afewoverpar]

Can anyone help me find back-yard? I am going to Seoul in a few days and would love to check it out.

[@kenliu6117]

Five Iron Golf in NY is obscenely expensive. I’m so jealous!

[@davidpeniche86]

This “show” it’s pure gold, love it. ⛳️

[@SungParkGolf]

넋놓고보다가 현태형 나와서 깜짝 놀랐네

[@AaronColton93]

Love the insight but being outside is my main attraction to the game.

[@srtgj]

The Anthony Bourdain of golf. Keep going, mate!

[@rexrynuloly2596]

your seriessss is very inspiring...best of the best of golf chanels

[@glennwatson3313]

The two goods things about virtual golf are that you never lose and ball and you get so much data.

[@themandemgolf]

thats very dope. they said ‘if your coming to shoot we’re shooting you’

[@jackharford4709]

What is the address for Playground Golf in Korea.