Hi! I'm Erik and I'm the co-founder and CEO of Random Golf Club, a global community of local golfers. Welcome to my completely unedited and off the cuff golf podcast! Each week I seek to uncover the stories of WHY we golf, not necessarily HOW we golf. NO SWING TIPS HERE. Listen in on Mondays for a mix of my musings, stream of consciousness golf inspired rants by yours truly, listener questions and a look into the life of this golf-crazed, travel-addicted and sleep-deprived journalist, plus i ...
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Ep 321: Rusty Featherstone from Friday Beers
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Join Erik and comedian Rusty as they take a (verbal) stroll through golf, modernity, and internet culture. Use code lowtempslowscores for $150 off your next Plunge at Plunge.com Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/ealshow! Follow us! RANDOM GOLF CLUB www.randomgolfclub.com IG: @randomgolfclub Twitter: @randomgolfclub TikT…
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Ep 320: Erik van Rooyen on the Trials of Tour Golf
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2x PGA Tour Winner Erik van Rooyen joins Erik at Panther National for a pre-match discussion of life, golf, and everything in between. Go to liquiddeath.com/EALSHOW to check out all their healthy, infinitely recyclable beverages and find your closest retailer. Follow us! RANDOM GOLF CLUB www.randomgolfclub.com IG: @randomgolfclub Twitter: @randomgo…
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Ep 319: Live from The Open & Breaking The Old Course
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We're live from Troon in the middle of the last round! Join Erik, JoJo, and special guest Marc Eubanks for thoughts on the tournament and "breaking" announcement about the Old Course Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/EALSHOW. Terms and conditions apply. Follow us! RANDOM GOLF CLUB www.randomgolfclub.com IG: @randomgolfclub Twitter: @randomgolf…
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The one and only Masters Champion Bubba Watson joins the program to talk team golf, haircuts, his view on golf gambling, and what overrated or underrated! The 2024 Mad Scramble is here and brought to you by: L.A.B. Golf, Macanudo Cigars, Long Drink, PING, Turtlebox Audio, and CaddyTalk Rangefinders Use code lowtempslowscores for $150 off your next …
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Ep 317: The Evolution of Golf Fashion with Dan Gilligan
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Abercrombie's head of Men's Design Dan Gilligan joins the podcast to talk the brand new RGC x A&F collab (link: https://randomgolfclub.com/pages/abercrombie-fitch) and the history of golf fashion. The 2024 Mad Scramble is here and brought to you by: L.A.B. Golf, Macanudo Cigars, Long Drink, PING, Turtlebox Audio, and CaddyTalk Rangefinders Craving …
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Ep 316: US Open Special with Martin Kaymer
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Strap in for this one! First, Erik and JoJo go behind the scenes of Breaking Pinehurst, look back at the Dunvegan, and talk Pinehurst vs Oakmont. Then, an exclusive interview with the last man to take home the US Open trophy at Pinehurst No. 2: German golfer Martin Kaymer. Enjoy! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fittin…
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Ep 315: Winged Foot to Merion feat. Sam Hahn
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I just took a golf vacation for the first time in years. Listen as friend of the pod Sam Hahn (from Lab Golf of course) and I reminisce over our bucket list golf trip in Long Island. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fitting here: RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf Craving more golf podcast content? Make sure to SUBSCRIB…
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Ep 314: I Caddied at the PGA Championship...
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I'm buzzing. I just caddied at the 2024 PGA Championship for my good friend Rich Beem. I can't believe it. Here is the behind-the-scenes look at what it was really like at Valhalla this year for the PGA and what it was REALLLLLY like that fateful Friday morning when Scottie got arrested. Stay tuned! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Ge…
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Erik and Michael Peña sit down at Pelican Golf Club for a lengthy chat between new friends. They talk falling in love with golf in Hollywood, Michael's surprise at ANGC, and behind the scenes of their match. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fitting here: RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf Find a Long Drink supplier near…
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The boys are back! In this special episode of the EAL Show, Erik and JoJo recount their last month of travels and deep dive into the Anthony Kim match. We answer audience questions PLUS Erik's in-depth review of Dune Pt. 2. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fitting here: RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf Post your job f…
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Ep 311: The Future of the Golf Swing With UGP's Mac Todd
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EAL is joined this week by old friend and Urban Golf Performance founder Mac Todd. UGP is an all-in-one facility for golfers of any level to enhance and grow their love for the game. Erik and Mac talk the long road of entrepreneurship in golf and what it's like to take on "big golf." Learn more about UGP at https://urbangolfperformance.com The EAL …
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Ep 310: A Major Announcement with Alex Bodney
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Erik is joined by lifelong golfer and close friend Alex Bodney to trade old war stories from on the course and off it. The EAL Show is presented by Ecco Golf. Head to https://golf.ecco.com/ and follow them @eccogolf on Instagram. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/ealshow! Use code lowtempslowscores for $150 off your nex…
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Ep 309: Grant Horvat on Turning Professional and the Future of YouTube Golf
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YouTube Superstar Grant Horvat returns to the program to talk through his current game, playing in a PGA Tournament, and state of the union on YouTube Golf. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/EALSHOW. Terms and conditions apply. Find a Long Drink supplier near you! www.thelongdrink.com/RGC GRANT HORVAT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gran…
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Ep 308: Behind Breaking Bandon with Contestant Niall Croke
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Erik catches up with Breaking Bandon star Niall Croke in NYC. The pair chat Irish golf, proper banter, why New York is the best city in the world, and what it's really like on the breaking series when the cameras are turned off. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one for the first time! Hea…
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Ep 307: Golfing the Caribbean | Adventures in Golf Special
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The crew returns for a special behind-the-scenes look into filming in St. Lucia and Bermuda for Adventures in Golf. Plus! Keffer is going through a swing slump and Erik tries to talk him out of it. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one for the first time! Post your job for free at LinkedIn…
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Ep 306: Golf Footwear with Sneakerhead Jacques Slade
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In Jacques "Kustoo" Slade's own words: "I wear sneakers, play golf, and tech out." Jacques joins the program to talk falling in love with the game, Tiger's history with Nike, and what his favorite golf footwear of all time. Tune in! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one for the first time!…
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Ep 305: Behind The Scenes Of Adventures In Golf
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We're back from shooting Adventures in Golf and we brought juicy stories from the set with us! Tune in for an exclusive look at what it takes to film our favorite golf show. Plus! Erik takes on Kapalua's Plantation Course in the first Break 90 of 2024! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one…
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Ep 304: Sam Hahn, L.A.B. Golf, & the Future of the Putter
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It's all in the title! Scratch golfer, friend of the pod, and CEO of L.A.B. Golf Sam Hahn joins the program for a special post-breaking series conversation. Erik and Sam talk the surprising origins of L.A.B. and what the future holds for the upstart Oregonian golf brand. You don't want to miss it! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go t…
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Ep 303: Can Cold Water Therapy Really Help Your Game? with Michael Kelleher
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This week's pod is a refreshing splash of cold water. Michael Kelleher joins to share his personal story of getting into golf and almost never playing again before something saved his life... The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one for the first time! Head to https://plunge.com and use code …
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Ep 302: Who Does Golf Belong To? Feat. Ty Martinez
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A Thanksgiving Week special with RGC Alum and Keeton Park Head Pro Ty Martinez. Erik and Ty reminisce on the first ever Mad Scramble and talk the changing ways of golf in the twenty-first century. The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one for the first time! You can save 30% off your first sub…
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Ep 301: Return to Northwood and the Greatest Par 3 Course on Earth with Josh Lewis
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It's an emotional episode as we return to Northwood GC and recount the memories held within those redwoods. Plus: a first ever live interview at Golden Gate Park Golf Course with Project Manager Josh Lewis. Don't miss it! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Go to RandomGolfClub.com/pages/lab-golf to try one for the first time! You can sa…
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Today on the EAL Show Erik checks in from San Diego to recap the first week of the West Coast Mad Scramble Tour! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fitting here. Go to TakomoGolf.com to learn more about our favorite irons in the game! You can save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at HVMN.com/RGC. #spons…
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Ep 299: "Golf is Game of Conquering Fear" with Rafa Martinez
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Today on the EAL Show we're joined by entrepreneur, racing enthusiast, and avid golfer Rafa Martinez. Rafa and Erik share their first memories of falling in love with golf, dive into the deeper meaning of the game, and compare car racing to golfing. Don't miss it! The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fitting here. Go to Ta…
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Ep 298: Living on a Golf Course Until We Make an Ace! Feat. Keffer Rhodes
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This one's a treat for us! Before listening, go watch RGC's Keffer Rhodes attempt the impossible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR36Vih_mAA The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. Golf! Get your remote fitting here. Go to TakomoGolf.com to learn more about our favorite irons in the game! You can save 30% off your first subscription order of Keto…
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Ep 297: Adventures in Golf is BACK! | Mailbag
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On this special episode of the EAL Show, Erik talks playing a tournament last week at Sand Valley, his new favorite club in the bag, and when Adventures in Golf is returning! RGC Members who sign up for DDC's annual membership will receive $50 OFF. Use Code: RGCxDDC. Link here: https://dollardriverclub.com/ The EAL Show is brought to you by L.A.B. …
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