The Golf Ball Hunter
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2024
- Erik Anders Lang dives into the mind of “The Golf Ball Hunter,” Glenn Berger, based out of Fort Myers, Florida. He is a professional golf ball diver who has built a business selling up to 2 million golf balls a year. Little do people know, the reusable golf ball business is a $200 million dollar industry. Follow along as The Golf Ball Hunter gives us a real insight into the job, the sorting process and even unexpected, every day dangers.
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Who else has a friend that will spend 20 minutes looking for a golf ball and eventually drop one
Will Hockey 15 you forgot they also bring the ball retrievers and spend like 10 minutes grabbing other random lost balls
We all have that one friend and he usually shoots a 110
How about tell your friend to play by the rules and drop after 3 minutes. No wonder pace of play sucks. You’re all pricks for allowing that to happen and keep playing with your said friend.
@@davidsin263 Im pretty sure it was an exaggeration. Ease up my man. Cheers
David Sin it was an exaggeration chill
VHS filter makes this seem like a Happy Gilmore alternative story arc.
hes gonna get his hand bitten off
He kinda looks like the mover but skinnier
ahahahah great comment
This is an old interview I did. At least 6 years ago. If you'd like to interview me. Let me know, Glenn.
Mate, this has to happen! I think you could make an awesome little series on how your business begin and how you got to where you are now, what sort of challenges did you face etc... be an awesome little Netflix documentary!
I'm from Fort Wayne, curious as which courses you visited. Congratulations on your success!
@@jordanmills6096 golf ball king
Its a cool business Glenn but don't dive like an ass, take more care, you could get snagged on shit easily down there.
Joe Sauer I used to work in Fort Wayne 🤟🏼
Why did this feel like an intervention
I know I feel like the director wanted this guy to get some friends or join a softball league and that he was too obsessed with golf balls.
The tone of this piece, I thought for sure it was gonna say at the end he died while diving after this was filmed
I'm still alive. Still diving 4 days a week
Glenn Berger omg lmao you actually commented and 5 hours from when i watched this
Wishing death on someone
Because of their tone? Wow I bet you are from america and I bet you have no children, had a very bad upbringing and certainly NO LIFE
@@reubenreid1564 Who's wishing death for anyone? I thought this was a great video and would have bummed if that were the case. I was talking about how somber the music was I thought that's how it was going to end
@@reubenreid1564 sounds like during your upbringing you weren't taught basic skills in reading and comprehension. He simply made a comment on the tone and mood of this clip. The whole thing felt like a memorial video. I also thought it was going to have a sad ending.
"We had a diver who, uh died yesterday"
"I'm being interviewed for a movie can I put you on speakerphone"?
This guy is savage xD
How do you die in 8 feet of water?? Not a professional in my book
@@411Adidas But maybe this fella met an angry gator... as the TV reporter told Glenn, "We don't know yet what happened."
I can't figure out why this video had a sad undertone. I wasn't a fan of the questions.
this was filmed in 2012. EAL was not the man he is today
@elements He means, people grow. Its been more than 8 years. Hes just gotten better. I myself wasnt unhappy with them, but Im sure if filmed today, Erik would ask more or reword some since hes been doing this for much longer.
The gimmick question was definitely off putting. Clearly not a gimmick since the dude makes money off it. And i collect balls myself definitely a bad question
Agreed.
Brilliant film making! Well done EAL
woah! max fosh is an EAL fan?! i love it!!
I cannot believe max fosh is an EAL fan
OMG MY FAVORITE RUclipsR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111
You can't leave it there ??? Is he still diving for balls ??? Has an alligator done more than nudge his tank ???? Has he started playing again ???? We need to know these things !!!!
ruclips.net/video/R0D9b__vCps/видео.html&feature=emb_logo
No where near as good a video and 1.5mil views
I wonder what his handicap was before quitting golf
and who was the other diver who died and why did he ??
Need answers, ask me.
filmed in 2012 and the man still had a flip phone, I respect that..
"So why do you think people play golf?"
"Because they want more stress in their life"
Knew a guy who used to dive for golf balls in Austin, TX. Some of his stories were legendary. My favorite was when he was diving for balls at night, and when he got to his car it was gone (found out later it was towed). This was before cell phones. He walked 8 miles down the highway to get home. Wearing his tank and flippers. He also had a habit of taking the balls to a laundromat and filling 2-3 washing machines with golf balls to clean them. Naturally the owner didn't appreciate it very much. A few years later I bought that same laundromat, and sure enough eventually caught him trying to do this. Crazy dude. He was also a plus handicap, and would show up to the course after mowing lawns with a canvas bag with 5-6 clubs, all vintage. And he would should under par and take everyone's money. He was a legend.
Young guy recently returning to the game (played a lot when i was 10-15), your channel is definitely encouraging the 'bug' I seem to have caught in the past few months.
Hopefully, when my dad is well, we will go and get a round in at our old course.
Thanks Erik, love what you do.
I have the same bug, played on my HS team but in the three years since graduating I played maybe 36 holes of golf total. Now, in the past 3 weeks, I've played about 150.
I played a lot between the ages of about 9-18 but cancelled my membership when I went to uni. A few weeks ago I returned to the game (aged 29) after about a ten year gap.
Ball is going all over the place, which is tough on a links course. But I am having a blast.
Playing with all second hand gear that I picked up cheap. Got a set of Taylor Made R9 Irons in very good condition for about £100. They were top of the line when they came out in 2009...not so much now but they are great!
I hope your dad gets better
This feels unfinished. I did this as a kid, alota fun. Reselling is hard
Its probably much easier now with online sales. Just start your own website selling second hand balls, or eBay.
it also helps when you get a few thousand and then sell all of the high quality used ones to golf courses
Wyatt Nilsson there are golf ball facilities that will but the diver’s golf balls, clean and refurbish them and then resell
He sounds empty inside sometimes.
Felt the same thing, I thought it may have something to do with being a veteran.
evan nadzam nope, fort myers florida just doesn’t that to a man.
Totally got this. 👍
I was tired.
@@glennberger9797 be good to see a go-pro dive and chatting through some of your interesting finds etc?
I loved the, “was he a professional golf ball diver?”
Like that is an actual designation.
Haha that has me rolling every time also
there are amateurs who just sneak onto a course at night to steal
In the US anything can become a profession. Like throwing pumpkins and, driving a car on a straight line or what not.
Saw a documentary on some kids game that started on a farm fairs become a professional sport and people run comps getting payed or playing the games, throwing horse shoes or sth and call themselves professional horse shoe throws.
Sounds weird to me. But I gues, that’s what you are, if you make an income by throwing stuff.
The pathos of these old EAL shorts -- like Mike Mega's -- is truly profound. Outstanding film. Should think about throwin these at some doc festivals!
The Mike Mega short film was just beautiful, this definitely has the same feel. 👍
It still baffles me that EAL does not have over a million subscribers. His content, story telling, and camera work is the best on youtube for golf. Great video! I want to see more of what you have in the vault!
Oh man I wish that was longer. I could have watched that for an hour very interesting!
I've always thought this would be fun - thanks for sharing Erik!
When I read “Shot in 2012” I thought it meant he had been shot lmao
Shot by a stray golf ball
This is the content I want and need.
Thank you for the effort of editing this short masterpiece
That cracked ball is probably mine. I really need to reign in my swing speed
😜
What a legend this guy is. Very tragic to hear the veteran passed, Rest In Peace.
I died? No one told me
@@glennberger9797 I think he was talking about the other diver?
@@aristein145 he said veteran through. He's clearly referring to the interviewee, Glenn, who's wearing an army shirt.
Ok NVM, the other guy was a vet too
I remember watching this years ago..... had no idea it was EAL. That is awesome. Great vid!
Hands down one of the best vids!!! More about the people that make golf happen!!!!
7:55 on… Thanks for Chopin’s prelude n°4, it’s a treat!
Really enjoyed that short movie in a Strange way it would be great if you did a follow up. Erik since watching you in October 2019 I started golf in the November and last week broke 84. Thank you for your inspiration.
This is so beautifully shot and edited. Didn’t expect this when I clicked on a video called the golf ball hunter
man, I hope to see more of these short stories. Love knowing about people who work around golf in jobs most of us never think about. thanks for this...twas great. Hope that guy is doing well these days
Doing well thanks
Really enjoyed this video, is there a longer version of it? As a new golfer many years ago, I was that person in the woods looking for balls, it was therapeutic for me!
So cool. Reminds me of Street Theif...just the way it was edited for some reason. Good stuff EAL.
Love to see your back catalogue Erik.
You’re a legend. This was class.
This video is fantastic. This guy is banking by the sounds of it but he sure doesn't seem too happy about it. Crazy timing with this interview. Well done again Erik...
What a cracking little video. Cheers Erik!
Okay this is really cool to release this film from 2012. Like I was confused why he was using a flip phone but then saw the ending and it gave me chills
Please make a follow up video. This was very eye opening and now i would like to see more.
Incredible film. Love it!
Love the 90's VHS edit, nice touch and really fitting.
I can't tell if he is secretly rich or secretly broke.
A guy running his own business with only one other employee claiming to have made 15 million dollars since 2001... yeah, I don't think this guy is hurting for cash.
@@KingInky13 That's the point, if he was making 15 mil, he'd have more than 1 employee. Certainly wouldn't be cleaning/sorting the balls himself, just diving and enjoying life.
Drug habit
The teeth.
@Jew Hunter i have an army jacket.... i served in the IDF what wrong with that
Great vid, Erik. You could do a full hour on this guy. We definitely need an update vid on him!
They can contact me
IMHO, these types of videos are your best content ... the golf ball diver, the range attendent, Mike Mega etc. ... the videos with a core human element / story to it.
(Love the every shot videos as well though 🙂)
Shout out to Fort Wayne!!! Lifelong resident. I have played a ton of good public courses in FW. a few courses have shut down....but there are still a ton of courses open.
More stuff like this erik, thanks for posting
This is sick! Nice to see something a little different :) What a good bloke.
Thank you
thanks for the upload, EAL
Age 60 - 4.5 GHIN Handicap Index (H.I.). Fishing golf balls out of shallow creeks at my club is an integral part of my enjoyment of the game. Through decades of trial and error, I’ve assemble the ultimate retriever. It’s carbon fiber, telescopic, 35 feet fully extended, with a quick snag & release head piece. Over the last 6-months I’ve pulled approximately 5K golf balls. In that time, I’ve only pulled a single ball of the brand & type I play.
Really enjoyed that one Erik! Good job.
damn it! i wish this was longer!
I'd love to see more of this story if there is any!
EAL, I have played that course a bunch! Picked up a membership their while staying on the island. The saying for that course is "18 holes of golf and 36 holes of water". Put the driver away and practice your irons and wedges. Thanks fella!
That was an interesting side of the golfing world that I wasn’t aware of
So many questions Erik! A follow up is certainly needed, what’s he up to now? Why did he fall out of love with golf? Does he believe golf balls are a gimmick?
Excellent video, I love the alternate side of golf videos!
I wonder why he fell out of love with golf after seeing it in a different way when he started diving?
why spend money to be out there when you could make money.
@@poisonousnut more to life than money,nice to have some hobbies that bring enjoyment to ones life as well.
I just got very busy
Glenn Berger Hey Glenn! hope your still doing well dude. take care.
Glenn Berger Makes sense. Cheers Glenn mate👍
Really interesting, thanks.
My favorite episode oddly
Interesting video, when I was young we always went golf ball hunting as we called it at Royal Dornoch, waterproofs on and into the gorse wasn’t easy but never ever paid for a golf ball. To this day we still do it.
Well done film. I’m new to golfing and it’s an expensive sport especially golf balls. I try to look for balls as I’m playing. I’m looking for a ball retriever so I can pull out some balls from the water
Nice movie Erik!! Enjoyed the old movie style!
I haven't got a clue about golf but I subscribed to your channel after watching this and the Gareth Bale video.
would love to see more content like this on the golf industry besides golfers and architecture.
i really enjoyed this video! used to go "golfball hunting" with my buddies as kids and sell them too.
"Why do people play golf?" great question Erik
Wish this was longer!
Awesome film dude!
I had lessons as my dad made me take it up, never got that good at it & it's a good way to spoil a nice walk.
A study by Golf Digest saying reclaimed balls don't go as far in between ads for new golf balls, what a joke.
Great vid Erik!
Enjoyed the video..how many stories do you have in the can, waiting to be edited and uploaded?
Why do I love this so much?
I am thoroughly intrigued by this
The closing title starting with "Shot in 2012" had me alarmed for a moment.
Awesome video!
Erik, this was fantastic.
Incredible editing and story.
Leave my golf ball alone, I'm coming back to get them next round 🤣
a follow up is required!!!!!!!!!!!! this has to be part one! side note! zen golf book is awesome. calm clear and confident.
Really cool Erik!! Keep it up
Nice interview - makes me wonder who works #9 at Rivers Edge (Shallotte, N.C.)... literally must be a foot of golf balls surrounding that green
DUDE THIS WAS AWESOME
This better be going viral. I really hope it does.
This was really good. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Would love to see how Glenn is doing in 2020.
Doing great. Diving 4 days a week
I'm killing it
Did you really shot this 8 years ago? Time for a follow up episode! I love this guy.
I've done more interviews since then. Go to bustinballs.com and click on the press page
RUclips recommended on point tonight, neat story man.
option 2, is exactly why i golf. it is something to stress about that takes my mind away from everything stressful in my life, to say it more pc
Great little documentary Erik... 2012 too?
This was the best video ever
Great video!
I do the same when I go on spring break and I’m also from Fort Wayne Indiana
What kind of inner tube and capture bags do you use?
There was a show called "Ball Hogs" - don't remember what network though - that followed a golf ball diving business.
Honestly for the first 3 minutes I thought this was the best mockumentary ever ahaha
Wow you were interviewed by the "Adventures in golf" person! Erik is a good person :)
He needs to make that golf ball sorting table higher up for better working posture. Great video
This was amazing content
This felt like a Netflix doc
Great video Eric
How interesting! Is he still doing this?! Is there a follow up?