Adventures In Golf

Bringing a whole new meaning to "a blind approach." Erik Anders Lang tees it up with two of the best visually impaired golfers on earth to kick off Season 6 of Adventures in Golf, presented by United.

Gigantic redwoods as far as the eye can see. Good luck trying not to hit one. Erik Anders Lang heads just north of San Francisco, California to explore a once-hidden MacKenzie masterpiece on this Adventures In Golf, presented by United. The 9-hole course is a gem, but the vibe you get at Northwood is undeniable.

Welcome to Marfa, a remote, rugged and unexpectedly trendy Texas town with an artistic side. While Marfa has become famous for its high-end art exhibits, notably by the minimalist artist Donald Judd, there's also a 9-hole golf course with an interesting backstory. Marfa Municipal has the distinction of being the highest golf course in Texas, but here's the kicker; this desert course is ran entirely by TWO guys - Ernest, who oversees the Marfa muni operation, and Mario, who maintains the land. On this Adventures In Golf, presented by United Airlines, Erik Anders Lang meets the staff of two, as well as three Marfa municipal members to see what the course has meant to them. Lastly, it wouldn't be a trip to Marfa without trying to get a glimpse of the famous Marfa Lights. Erik tries his luck but we can neither confirm nor deny what he saw.

Honey, just wait until you see this place (pun intended...you'll see). Erik Anders Lang travels to West Palm Beach, Florida, to check out arguably the nicest par-3 course on Earth on this Adventures in Golf, presented by United Airlines. There are several factors that make Palm Beach Par 3 the ""sweetest"" par-3 course, and the fact that they make their own honey on the property is only part of it. The gorgeous ocean views and outstanding conditions are not typical of your everyday city-run course. Additionally, the original layout was a Dick Wilson design. However, that changed when World Golf Hall of Fame member Raymond Floyd got involved and put his spin on it. What the course's GM and head professional, Tony Chateauvert, has done is created a private golf club aesthetic and atmosphere without the stuffiness that typically comes along with it. Hospitality is the secret ingredient that puts this place over the top.

A soon-to-be hidden gem is on the horizon in Tijuana. The restoration of Club Campestre hopes to not only boost tourism, but also be a stepping stone into a better, brighter tomorrow for the U.S./Mexico border town. Erik Anders Lang travels there to find out more on this Adventures in Golf, presented by United Airlines. This isn't Erik's first visit to Tijuana, but it definitely feels like it. That's because this time he's learning of the rich and fascinating history of Tijuana, including its role during the United States prohibition era of the 1930s.

Come for the surf, stay for the hidden 190-yard par 3 down a massive cliff. Erik Anders Lang has played countless golf holes in his day, but no chance he ever forgets this one. Erik visits Oaxaca (pronounced wäˈhäkə) in southern Mexico to see a soon-to-be homemade course with a special finishing hole on this Adventures in Golf, presented by United Airlines.

The unofficial birthplace of Disneyland. Catalina welcomes more than a million tourists per year, and it's easy to see why. The place is perfect... almost too perfect as Erik Anders Lang finds on this Adventures in Golf, presented by United. Just outside Catalina's main strip of shops, sights and funnel cake lies the oldest course west of the Mississippi (depending on who you ask). Today, Catalina Island Golf Course is a fun, narrow and beautiful nine-hole with impressive views. It's also host to the "Mexican Open," a bi-weekly shotgun tourney put on by the locals that Erik experienced for himself. While the "Mexican Open" is awesome, is just a blink into the course's deep, rich history. What started as a three-hole course in the late 1892 was upgraded into a nine-hole course in 1894. Thanks to William Wrigley Jr. (see: Wrigley Gum), it became an 18-hole course in 1928 until it was reverted back to the nine we play today during WW2.

Is it a dog park in a golf course or a golf course in a dog park? What's with the red polos? Who's having a picnic on the green?! Erik Anders Lang heads to London, England, for the truest public golf experience we've ever seen on this Adventures in Golf, presented by United Airlines. There's a lot to unpack in this episode, but here are the basics you need to know going in: the course is the London Scottish Golf Club on Wimbledon Common, and it's the third oldest golf club in England. Since it's a "Common," the grounds are open to everyone, not exclusive to golfers. Another unique aspect of this setup is the 18-hole course is split/shared between two different clubs: Wimbledon Common Golf Club and London Scottish Golf Club. And while they play the same course, their starting holes are different. With all that, welcome to London and the London Scottish Golf Club. See you on the 1st or 7th tee, depending on who you're playing for, and definitely don't forget the red shirt.

Before you can play on a course in Germany, you need a license. Erik Anders Lang takes the test to get his. Welcome to PlatzreifeDüsseldorf, the site of Adventures in Golf's first trip to Deutschland, presented by United Airlines. Before the big day, Erik heads to Golf-Sport-Verein Düsseldorf e.V. where he meets up with golf journalist Michael Basche for a quick range session. Now, it's Erik's time to put his skills to the test, literally, at the Golf Club of Oberhausen where he meets the head pro, Thilo Fassbender, and his instructor, pro golfer instructor and gnarly skateboarder, Kevin Kunze. After Erik's exam, he makes his way to what will likely become one of Düsseldorf's favorite hang-out spots: Topgolf. Way before the targets and bays are finished, Erik visits with two of the guys responsible for this new location and understands why they specifically chose this German city. To wrap up his trip, Erik tees it up with golf journalist Isabel Von Wilcke.

Is this golf's long lost (Swiss) cousin? Erik Anders Lang tries his hand at hornussen in the stunning land of Switzerland on this final episode of Adventures in Golf Season 6, presented by United Airlines.