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

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @matthewwhalen8341
    @matthewwhalen8341 Год назад +178

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

    • @SportsANDshish
      @SportsANDshish Год назад

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

  • @pinballee
    @pinballee Год назад +239

    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
      @PTdoubleOT Год назад +6

      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
      @BuenavistaNZ Год назад +19

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

    • @thatsballer
      @thatsballer Год назад +7

      @@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
      @KayDizy Год назад +8

      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
      @pinballee Год назад +8

      @@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.

  • @ProYagu
    @ProYagu Год назад +16

    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.

  • @1ltkim122
    @1ltkim122 Год назад +6

    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
      @juheetic Год назад

      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.

  • @rockrugbyref
    @rockrugbyref Год назад +60

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

  • @liang8255
    @liang8255 Год назад +9

    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.

  • @agui2333
    @agui2333 Год назад +17

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

  • @ropro9817
    @ropro9817 Год назад +2

    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! ❤

  • @abomb3601
    @abomb3601 Год назад +23

    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
      @gabriel.moreno8173 Год назад

      Sadly it would never happen

    • @abomb3601
      @abomb3601 Год назад +2

      @@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
      @hailfire27 Год назад

      ​@@abomb3601 You start it then.

    • @jasonbrown3360
      @jasonbrown3360 Год назад

      @@hailfire27 😂😂😂😂

  • @emersonnavin5840
    @emersonnavin5840 Год назад +25

    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

  • @anthonydb2336
    @anthonydb2336 Год назад +12

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

  • @irvinlee1800
    @irvinlee1800 Год назад +13

    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)!

  • @richkjay82
    @richkjay82 Год назад +38

    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
      @66GordonBombay Год назад

      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.

  • @rudigersimpson
    @rudigersimpson Год назад +16

    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.

  • @markaochoa2017
    @markaochoa2017 Год назад +5

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

  • @DrRockso.
    @DrRockso. Год назад +6

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

  • @rogerthat24
    @rogerthat24 Год назад +3

    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.

  • @sungillk12
    @sungillk12 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @elliooo9
    @elliooo9 Год назад +2

    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!

  • @BruszCrusz
    @BruszCrusz Год назад

    This series continues to remind me why I love golf. Thank you Erik and the rest of the team!

  • @TLRChad
    @TLRChad Год назад +2

    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.

  • @mrfld
    @mrfld Год назад +2

    Those indoors centers look like art.

  • @davidpeniche86
    @davidpeniche86 Год назад +1

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

  • @bernard0camp0s
    @bernard0camp0s Год назад +3

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

  • @dylanpolinsky8220
    @dylanpolinsky8220 Год назад +12

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

    • @kelvinfannon8416
      @kelvinfannon8416 Год назад

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

  • @DavidSwanson6576
    @DavidSwanson6576 Год назад +7

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

  • @Letsbefriendsnow
    @Letsbefriendsnow Год назад +4

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

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 Год назад

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

  • @martindaniel9785
    @martindaniel9785 Год назад +2

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

  • @tiagonemo576
    @tiagonemo576 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @alanmcivor2005
    @alanmcivor2005 Год назад +2

    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)

  • @laronda10
    @laronda10 Год назад +3

    South korea has just been killing it lately in general

  • @BillyDee159
    @BillyDee159 Год назад +1

    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

  • @danieljd6776
    @danieljd6776 Год назад +6

    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
      @dalisllama Год назад

      Swing Golf Lounge and Pace of Play in Etobicoke are great

  • @RyanKeating_Golf
    @RyanKeating_Golf Год назад +5

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

  • @jkim8282
    @jkim8282 Год назад +4

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

  • @JC-qf1jd
    @JC-qf1jd Год назад +2

    Amazing! Thanks for making this

  • @Scott_english
    @Scott_english Год назад +9

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

  • @junboklee4532
    @junboklee4532 Год назад

    Screen golfing has greatly contributed in making golf more of a mainstream sports activity in recent years.

  • @Se0what
    @Se0what Год назад +1

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

  • @pen85128
    @pen85128 Год назад

    So glad that you finally had a taste of Korean screen golf!

  • @dunnbrandon
    @dunnbrandon Год назад

    The metal cup is dope! Won’t ever get tired of that clinking sound

  • @UNRATEDGfx
    @UNRATEDGfx Год назад +1

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

  • @andrewlarbi8544
    @andrewlarbi8544 Год назад

    The level of production is sooooo tight. Great job.Informative and entertaining and I don't even play golf. I might do now.

  • @jydawg92
    @jydawg92 Год назад +4

    I m Korean and a golf enthusiast, I ve been watching your channel for awhile. I m so excited you came to Korea to experience screen golf! But I feel like you left out one of the sad truths of screen golf’s success here in Korea. Going out onto the actual golf course costs a fortune, especially if you live near Seoul. Average cost is about 250USD per person for 18 hole, maybe including dinner as well. Part of the reason for the high cost ironically comes from the so called phenomenon. High demand, high price i guess😂😂

  • @fd210
    @fd210 Год назад +1

    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

  • @GrandmasterFRANKLIN
    @GrandmasterFRANKLIN Год назад

    I hope we get many more! Thank you! Merry Christmas!

  • @JaredvanHeerden
    @JaredvanHeerden Год назад +2

    Best episode yet Erik!

  • @handzus19
    @handzus19 Год назад

    I love how Adventures in Golf is geared towards the common man and not celebrities, etc. Keep it up!

  • @aleksei8884
    @aleksei8884 8 месяцев назад +1

    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!

  • @55bigyin
    @55bigyin Год назад +1

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

  • @JDMKEV
    @JDMKEV Год назад +1

    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

  • @johnb3651
    @johnb3651 Год назад +2

    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
      @johnnyhunter Год назад +1

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

    • @johnb3651
      @johnb3651 Год назад

      @@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....🤨

  • @paulgibson7025
    @paulgibson7025 Год назад

    Continues to be the best golf content on U Tube. Great stuff EAL

  • @leejeongtaek
    @leejeongtaek Год назад +1

    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.

  • @malachidavie5764
    @malachidavie5764 Год назад +2

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

  • @andrewlaw8121
    @andrewlaw8121 Год назад

    Great story and documentary. Love to see golf so accessible to everybody

  • @patrickbigras5232
    @patrickbigras5232 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @dontpanic716
    @dontpanic716 Год назад +2

    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

  • @PTdoubleOT
    @PTdoubleOT Год назад +1

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

  • @iamSmiley1
    @iamSmiley1 Год назад

    Would love to play golf in Korea and Japan. Love that Golf can bring cultures together it’s truly amazing. Makes the heart feel good.

  • @garrettbair3415
    @garrettbair3415 Год назад +5

    great video! some great content coming out! love to see what the future is like for golf beyond the grass course.

  • @svenbrouer331
    @svenbrouer331 Год назад +5

    "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.

  • @anfzjdxn
    @anfzjdxn Год назад +1

    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

  • @turdferguson8624
    @turdferguson8624 Год назад +2

    this is amazing. keep up these episodes!

  • @GOLFDAYS
    @GOLFDAYS Год назад +1

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

  • @james.a.h.
    @james.a.h. Год назад

    This was such a fun episode. All the content and people.

  • @0xDapper
    @0xDapper Год назад

    Best golf series I have ever seen. Keep these coming.

  • @rexrynuloly2596
    @rexrynuloly2596 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @madweazl
    @madweazl Год назад

    The multi turf hitting mat was unbelievable. Beyond cool technology in those places.

  • @rainfallseattle
    @rainfallseattle Год назад +1

    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.

  • @theone9273
    @theone9273 Год назад +3

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

  • @KEVIN-yf9ln
    @KEVIN-yf9ln Год назад

    One of the best series out there
    Great job guys !!

  • @joongchanoh2667
    @joongchanoh2667 Год назад +3

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

  • @dasheight203
    @dasheight203 10 месяцев назад

    This is great! Heading to Seoul in a few weeks. Thanks 🙏🏽

  • @GoWithDannyMo
    @GoWithDannyMo Год назад +1

    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

  • @82mskim
    @82mskim Год назад +1

    Wow good to see you Eric here in Korea.

  • @ys-rr7qk
    @ys-rr7qk Год назад

    Learned so much about things going on in my hometown. Thank you very much

  • @TurkeyMaze
    @TurkeyMaze Год назад +1

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

  • @thetangoman
    @thetangoman Год назад

    Best golf channel. Keep doing what you do EAL. (Every video just gives me that slight ripple of envy as i sit at my desk, -1 outside and the courses in my part of England closed, but this one was worse wishing i had the option of a warm toasty SIM to go play at!)

  • @craigtucker1921
    @craigtucker1921 Год назад

    I get the attraction and convenience factors but being in nature is the healing part.
    I understand golf on a course is not available to many especially in the East but for me it's the adventure, the ritual and nature.
    Thanks for an interesting episode.

  • @Kr8zyVids
    @Kr8zyVids Год назад +1

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

  • @rblast1
    @rblast1 Год назад

    Thanks for the adventure

  • @chetranqui
    @chetranqui Год назад

    Such cool innovation happening! Tech + golf = fun. That's cool!

  • @GHOSTOFEIGHT
    @GHOSTOFEIGHT Год назад +16

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

    • @CAxALLDAY
      @CAxALLDAY Год назад +7

      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.

    • @Dgfidgetspinner
      @Dgfidgetspinner Год назад

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

    • @King5003
      @King5003 Год назад +1

      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
      @Chris-dj1wz Год назад

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

    • @ppledplo1318
      @ppledplo1318 Год назад

      @@Dgfidgetspinner LA Koreatown

  • @eunicesueanne
    @eunicesueanne Год назад +1

    omg this is an amazing episode!!

  • @conorholmes4796
    @conorholmes4796 Год назад

    “Almost you die!” 😂 I definitely almost did

  • @jsuh89
    @jsuh89 Год назад

    golf in Korea is wildly expensive, this is a great alternative. America adopted top golf and I think this would be a great market too.

  • @JiffyBiff
    @JiffyBiff Год назад +2

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

  • @slightlycrookedworkshop
    @slightlycrookedworkshop Год назад +1

    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.

  • @srtgj
    @srtgj 9 месяцев назад

    The Anthony Bourdain of golf. Keep going, mate!

  • @mikehogan5333
    @mikehogan5333 Год назад

    I love this series!!!!

  • @deztroyer76
    @deztroyer76 Год назад

    That intro tho. Some top notch filming and editing.

  • @djliamgeddes
    @djliamgeddes Год назад +1

    Amazing video as always

  • @HoweYaBen
    @HoweYaBen Год назад

    Wow those places are insane

  • @chrislee7704
    @chrislee7704 5 месяцев назад

    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

  • @greg_weeks
    @greg_weeks Год назад

    This is amazing to see

  • @ios91
    @ios91 Год назад +1

    @6:55 Dayum

  • @KramuWu
    @KramuWu Год назад

    I would give anything to make this a disc golf thing. I've developed feet problems so i can't walk for a long time so therefore I haven't disc golfed. It was my life. This is incredible, and I can't wait till the PDGA is taken serious.

  • @drewzkiez6097
    @drewzkiez6097 Год назад +1

    Need this in the states! Start in Hawaii 🤙🏽

  • @jeremiahbayer7916
    @jeremiahbayer7916 Год назад

    This is awesome! I wish we had facilities like this, especially in northern states