Mindfulness in Golf with an Olympic Snowboarder
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
- You wouldn’t think a lot of snowboarders are bringing their sticks with them from mountain to mountain. But Alex Deibold would tell you otherwise. The U.S. Olympic snowboarder is an avid golfer and proof that the game is played by more than just your grandparents. That’s why Alex caught Erik Anders Lang’s eye in the first place. Like most things, however, there’s more than meets the eye.
On a beautiful day at Glenwild in Utah, Erik and Alex talk about everything from heliskiing to mindfulness to the inclusive future of golf. Even though he’s an extreme athlete, Alex’s knees still buckle over an 8-foot putt for eagle, birdie, or to save par. What sets him apart is the mentality he’s honed over his years in snowboarding, and how to apply it to a different sport and a different challenge. It all comes down to gratitude-something that might help us sink a few more putts if we all had a little more of it.
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@9:48 I’ve told tons of people that golf is the closest thing to street skating that I’ve found as I’ve gotten older. The “course” is ever changing, and “plays” differently depending on the weather, your physical and mental abilities for that day, and what skill level you’ve achieved. They are both very individual sports, which take dedication and tons of hours of practice to become good at. Neither is something anyone can master, and no “swing” is the same. Also, you “fall” a lot more than you land, but the feeling you get when you pull something off in either discipline is euphoric. 🤟🏼🏌️🏂🔥❤️
So true. Which do you find harder?
@@RandomGolfClubFilms Golf by a mile. I wasn’t ever really nervous when I skated. I guess full commitment is the only way to skate. It leaves no room for nerves. I never woke up not remembering how to do a kick flip. I do lose my driver swing or putter stroke. Don’t ever know why, but some days it just isn’t there. Maybe the difference is in the seeming finality of a golf shot. Every stroke counts...as it were. In skating, everyone falls a million times trying something, but there isn’t a score card to tell you’re 9 over. You just get back up, and do it again. Also, you don’t pay anything to skate in the streets. I think if we were allowed to play courses as long as we wanted in any order we wanted, and even sit on holes and practice different shots over and over, it might be as free feeling as skateboarding. Bet people would get a lot better way faster.
I would like to see you make a podcast with Lando Norris/ Carlos Sainz
That’s some smooth operators rights there
when EAL first brought up F1, Lando immediately came to mind. I'd love to see that
Carlos is a solid golfer and my favorite F1 driver! We all know golf in Spain and Italy are great. Make this happen EAL!
This dude’s attitude is spot on.
Your editor does such a good job cutting between the interview and the round of golf. Great video! Keep em comin'
"Just imagine your favorite golf swing"... the Jim Furyk in me intensifies*
Every single time I watch one of these videos I feel better for it. Not only about golf, but the lessons and relationships that come with it.
I work on the maintenance crew at Glenwild. Glad you guys enjoyed the course!
This is one of my favorite episodes for sure. Just a low key, chill video about golf with so really interesting people. Great way to start the week.
I agree. Chill tunes. Great philosophical discussions. Amazing visuals. What's not to love?
This is the first golf content I’ve found that is actually genuine and good. Seriously man you’re a great interviewer and personality for those who didn’t grow up golfing but found it later in life.
A million and one review and coaching videos for golf, after a short while they all get dull. But EAL and RGC keep it real and interesting time after time. Thanks man👊🏻
Great vid. What Alex is saying about the "alternative sports" liking golf is so true. When I first started working part time at a golf course in Jax (Marsh Landing CC) my fellow surfer/co-workers and myself would constantly rag on golf. Make fun of the ppl who went and played by themselves, etc. We thought golf was boring and dumb. Well, over 10 years later and we still work there part time for the free golf and lets just say we all golf way more than we surf now...
Respect - our first Core Value & our Code of Conduct in First Tee. Great job gramps!
This podcast was fantastic. Video complements the full audio from the pod and the interview snips. Great to learn more about Alex Deibold!
Very cool episode!!
Conversation was fantastic, really pulled me in as the two of just chatted about nothing and everything. Sir Nick Faldo btw. If I can see his swing in my mind before I swing, then I know it will be a good swing. Definitely a great "Golf Tip"
Just another great piece Erik... can’t thank you enough for making me appreciate golf in a whole new different way. Keep up the good work!
I like these videos way more than the break 90 format. Course vlogs and the half interview/half golf round is the way to go! Keep up the great work!
I started golf late December. I play many sports and golf is the best! Play golf and it will add 10% happiness. Hitting the heavy and speed bag also.
Great! Now I’m going to have Charles Barkley in my head when I step up to the first tee!😂🤣
Such a great course. One of the best bargains around!
Best bargains around? Uh..
I always click on my notifications right when you guys post some how, it's great
And we wouldn't want it any other way!
This video is straight up Langster. 🔥🏌️
That was an awesome interview! Very insightful perspectives to have in life and on the course. Saw him ride in competition and will pull for him even more! He has the job I wish I did if it wasn’t for a few bad injuries.
Wow one of the best vids you’ve done. I love his mindset and outlook. I can relate as a traveler who snowboarded for years and traveled for it. While never competing I could’ve. Regretfully I didn’t looking back, but I keep the same mindset he has to list for more and appreciate my now! 🤙
That feeling right after you hit the ball and everything can happen...that is the drug of golf
7:08
Every time I watch one of your videos, I come away completely inspired. I only recently found your channel as I've been sincerely trying to improve my game and - subsequently - learn more about it and all it has to offer. What an amazing find, to stumble upon someone so dedicated to their craft. Someone who spends so much time and energy in giving back to the community through the lens of a camera. The way you and your team put together these films with such care and attention to detail (I'm sure many shot tracers are as painful to create as they are satisfying), just shines through in every piece that you guys put out.
If you're most proud of the moments you affected people in some way, then you should be proud of the impact you've had on me. I'm not anybody noteworthy, but I've recently broken out on my own in search of creating content and videos that are important to me - just as you do every day of your life. Your films have had a profound impact on the way that I've looked at filmmaking and inspire me to just do everything that much better. And your passion and love for the game make me want to include more of it in my own content to give back to something that has, and continues, to teach me discipline, poise, and above all - how to let go and have fun.
From the bottom of my heart - sincerely and genuinely - thank you for all you and your team do. Watching your videos have gotten me out of slumps and inspired me to shift my own perspective in creating, and in life.
By the way, great episode! Very interesting insight into how such a high caliber athlete approaches not only his own craft - but life in general. Always looking for more reminders to stay present. Peace!
1:08 silver fork lodge! incredible chili verde.
This was really a great episode
What a cool guy
This is amazing. Imagine making a video with the F1 racers. Love your vids.
Loving all the Utah Vids
So jealous that you could play this course. Lived in utah my whole life and hope I have the pleasure of playing there one day
Love this kind of content on here! I think this type of stuff is what brings the average golfer to the channel.
Here’s a comment I left on the “Kevin from Office Space” video in which I talk about wanting more Golf tutorial type videos out of this channel. I really think it’s what most YT Golf watchers look from in a channel.
How has this channel yet to blow up since this video?!? It’s been almost two years since I’ve seen it/it was published and there it is in my recommendations today (December 15th, the year of our lord... well maybe the year of the devil, 2020). I really don’t understand it. The production level, the caliber of star guests they’ve had on the show over the years whether that be a celebrity or a pro golfer/athlete, the amount of stellar content produced, how EAL has given back to the golf community and is/was(?) on The Golf Channel! It amazes me.
The only things I can think of that this channel is doing differently from others that are more successful are:
- There are very few to zero golfing tutorials
- The channel basically sticks to course vlog type material, although with the podcast it’s gotten a bit more diversity
- EAL jumping from channel to channel doing different shows. You would think it would help garner more viewers to the main channel. But it the viewers get the idea that one of the other channels EAL is on is the main channel they may never find the official one. Which brings me to my main thought of how and the this channel hasn’t grown to where I think it deserves being...
- The change in branding over the years. Didn’t it start off on Skratch & had segments featured on the actual Golf Channel, then went to EAL & now the channels name is Random Golf Club Films. (I know that when I stopped watching the channel, as I inevitably do, at the beginning of every winter because I’m bummed I can’t be playing golf outdoors and these vids just make me jealous lol. But then that ever lasting itch to play becomes so out of control that I must give it a little Skratch, thus coming back to Golf RUclips. This winter, in the year of our lord/devil/ 2020, I had trouble finding the channel for a second and genuinely had to go thru the shows archive to the last episode I watched just to make sure it’s not a different/new channel. I can imagine that can cause some difficulties in maintaining a fanbase. Who knows though?)
I don’t know if anyone will ever read this... but if even one of the guys behind the scenes happens to and they get the tiniest of insight from a subscriber who obviously loves the game of golf and also looks at content production extremely analytically due to my media communications background leads to one new subscriber than the time typing this out would have been worth it. There’s only two YT channels that have changed my view of golf: This one & Golf Sidekick. Golf Sidekick has taught me how to play with much better course management that’s helped dropped my score as well as another thing this channel does. That thing is helping me appreciate that game in ways I never have before. As in looking at the game from less of an individual sport where you are just trying to lower your score to a place where you come to have fun and be with friends and family... sometime even your dog! Believe it or not that was a big eye opener to me that the classic courses in Scotland (I believe it is) would shut down the courses on Sundays so family’s could come and us it as a park, as well as them allowing the golfers to bring their dogs on the course. That was very heart warming to me, the same way the Dear Golf segments are.
I’m gonna stop rambling on and on now and wish anyone who happens to read this the best of days and a healthy and happy life. ✌️
Thank you Erik for making me enjoy golf again
Thank you for playing!
I always imagine my favorite swing and it’s actually Rory as well! I love how he seems to lock at his finish and always try to emulate that
yes! so good
beautiful
Favorite golf swing? Definitely Inbee Park. Consistent and very deliberate. The stop at the top of her backswing is very much like mine.
9:09 made me LOL
14:25 what's worst, lipping out or left hanging on a fist bump?
Dove into golf HEAVY last year, completely hooked. Striving to be more like EAL
Oh man you came to utah aging and did not stop and say hi. 😩😫 i just finish a house the in glenwild. I drove like 2 to 3 time per week by that golf course and i just drool evry time..
What an intense/humble/purposeful/professional/inspirational dude. His eyes seem like that of a man who has lived 100 lives! One of the best episodes even though I am late to this party. Bravo!
What are those shoes EAL? What a beautiful track and an ever better conversation.
Played there a few times, played with some NBA players, had a chance to play with MJ, but was out of town.. imagine playing with MJ.. place is immaculate, I believe it’s 250,000+ per year just for membership. Whomever is a member here has some cash
Erik you gotta come to South Carolina and play some golf! Let’s play the ocean course at Kiawah!!
Very cool guest. Golf is truly an amazing sport where it seems it has powers to bring all walks of life together.
Agreed! Who is your favorite non golfer golfer?
@@RandomGolfClubFilms I got into golf like millions of others I'm sure, with seeing Tiger Woods on TV and bring a new energy into the golfing world. I learned how to golf by playing Tiger Woods 99 PGA tour on playstation and mimicking the swings in my backyard.
i cant wait to picture billy madison before every drive
EAL can you please do a video on the best lessons and tips you have been given in golf
Gotta get Kelly Slater on the play with podcast. Golfing with a goat as well as EAL at Surf Ranch.... win win.
Your “Hey Siri” set off my Siri!
Siri is always listening, isn't she?
I missed a four foot putt for eagle today. Would have been my first. 😂
Look for El canelo, Mexican boxer he loves golf.
I'm here earllly:))))
Welcome Ty! Let us know what you think
Wolf Creek Golf Club Break 90 (It’s in Utah)
This guy is fucking awesome
bruh those carts sound like spaceships
I'm a 6.2" male but I think of Lydia Ko's swing. No one smoother in my mind.
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Welcome to my home town!
Love Utah! What's your go-to course?
@@RandomGolfClubFilms Im lucky enough to get to play at Victory Ranch one of the best in Utah. The Park City Muni, Wasatch Mountain Course, Solider Hollow are all amazing courses!
He reminds me of gary v but much calmer
Burning Cart Society representing heavy.
@EAL - how long have you been waiting to use The Goonies reference in an interview?
Make a podcast with Matt Rambo. Really good golfer and one of the best lacrosse players in the world
Great video, question though why the bucket hat with no sun?
There is always sun my friend even behind those pesky clouds
I'm now Vijay Singh when I'm standing over a ball.
EAL in Utah a lot over the last six months...... maybe should have moved to PC instead of Austin?
Eric, how far do your drives go?
I think RUclips could save golf...I hope
09:07 I would die. xD
I’m here early by accident
A happy accident!
Match play with Kelly Slater?
Erik, I am confused on your golf tip. Did you say think of the best looking female golfer or the best golfers swing? Thanks I am here all week. I know I keep asking, but when you are in Denver, let me know and I will take you to my club for some golf. Right now looking at snow on the ground which sucks. Be safe.
Just favorite golfers swing! Denver is definitely on the list. Maybe next year
“Turbo cart”, if that is not me I don’t know what is
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EAL called out a book about Mindfulness once on a podcast, lol, anyone remember what it was?
Zen Golf?
Not that one, but it is excellent and I am about to go through it a second time. I want to say it was Mindfulness by Gil Hasson, but I can’t remember. Does that even make sense?
club speed maybe 84
Are there any snowboarders who respect snowboard cross? I mean, as someone who grew up snowboarding and racing motocross I always saw it as something that could be marketed to people outside of the sport and that’s why it exists. Also, if Shaun Palmer didn’t make it popular, I bet it would’ve died almost as fast as it started
6:34 so much for not talking during other players back swing!
Definitely dubbed in my audio there - my etiquette is way to strong to be caught doing that....
@@landonsorgenstein7847 so the conversation about the hole they where driving on happened at a different time, yet it was edited to sound like it was happening then?
@@tjg801 I believe so. That’s definitely my voice - and I remember saying that. But you can see my mouth isn’t moving 😉
@@landonsorgenstein7847 weird spot to edit. Maybe was just sound to fill the void.
i’m early
I bet you won't invite a coal fire power plant guy on your show. DO IT!
How many 8 foot putts for eagle? 0 the answer is 0
I didn’t realize the made golf carts that are over six feet wide😏 oh wait I forgot, rona doesn’t exist at gyms or golf course 😂 Just to be clear, I don’t care which side of it you’re on. I just hate the Idiocracy of it. 💯👊
This dude has real youth pastor energy. Could take it down a notch or 2