A Brief History of The Open with Erik Anders Lang

Film-maker and golfer Erik Anders Lang explores the illustrious journey of golf's original Championship in A Brief History of The Open.

As the host and director of the Adventures in Golf series, film-maker and golfer Erik Anders Lang is accustomed to exploring some of the sport's most intriguing stories. So who better to take on the challenging yet fascinating task of distilling the illustrious 160-year history of The Open into a 17-minute journey of discovery?

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[richardcunningham]

Oh dude. Probably your greatest work yet. That time with Tom Watson, will live with you forever. Magnificent. Humbled. Thankyou.

[blenderingD]

The Greatest documentary of the Greatest Game Ever. Man there is so much history, this is just a wonderful game

[DJCanoma]

Oh my .. i had massive goosebumps and a little tear in my eyes during that Tom Watson part .. what a special moment for you, EAL.

Quick personal Story:

I`m getting 50 this Year in July and my Dream was to visit the 150th Open at St.Andrews as a Birthday Gift to myself.
But the Pandemic destroyed that Dream now.
Now i hope i can participate next Year ... fingers crossed to get some Tickets for that.

Stay safe and healthy and keep up the good Work.

[EwanDunsmuirImages]

I watched that Open, and as an Avid JackNicklaus 8 year old fan... I was devastated. What an absolutely fitting tribute to that Watson moment at 11:57 What a lovely man, a special moment for the interviewer, when he placed is arm around him, and walked off the green, as Jack did! What an ambassador for golf. Epic! Well done Mr Watson. Thats made my day!
Regards, Ewan (NZ)

[pauledmondson]

In 1977 I was 23 and had been going to the Open since the mid 1960s. When Nicklaus was over his putt on the 18th, I was one of the solid mass of people at the front of the green, my only view level with the ball, through my cardboard perriscope. When Nicklaus's ball vanished it went from silence to such a roar I was shocked by it. To me the greatest moment in over 40 Opens.

[machmalmelvin]

I really don't know much about the old players of golf, but the interview with Tom Watson caught me and i felt really emotional. So I've to say: great job Erik Anders Lang and the production team for the special flare and well brought history of golf, thanks ^^

[tonywilliams]

Another classy short from EAL, keep up the good work sir.

[salfordnick]

Wonderful, truly beautiful. Spent alot of time at St Andrews University, and you can feel the history when you're there.... This is so well done, really enjoyed watching it

[eggboundanddown]

Superb once more Erik 👌👏 best golf channel on here by a country mile. Thanks again m8 really enjoyed that 👍

[PulseAM]

That was great! Tom Watson, what class act, and a great champion of the game.

[mickbarrett]

Thank you for sharing the truly excellent work you do Erik. Great to see Tom Watson, one of my all time favourite players

[bilbousa]

Phenomenal, Erik.
You're a master of this style of content.
One man's opinion; leave the shot-by-shot vlogs to the guys who do those well, because no one does the 'soul of the game' stuff as well as you do.

[pesmaniac]

Another great piece from you Erik. Thanks!

[davewestner]

Tom Watson's winning putt/Jack story got me really their ever been a more gracious loser than Jack? He never seemed to mind being beat when someone really rose to the occasion. And Tom Watson seems like one of the greatest guys around, not just in golf, but anywhere.

[richardblayney]

Even as a spectator I get goosebumps walking in to the open👌😁🏌

[jsuthart]

This needs more eyes on it. Let our guy Erik post this on his YT channel, put it on golf channel, put it on ESPN! Incredible work per usual for EAL.

[ZaxDrumsandGolf]

Great video and Erik did a great job!!

[craigratio]

The Park family deserve a mention.
Willie Snr won 4, His brother Mungo won 1 and Willie Jr Won 2.
7 Open Championships in one family and history seems to forget them.
Otherwise a really good wee documentary about one of the greatest sporting events on the planet.

[diogeneslantern]

To anyone reading this, if you can, try and watch "Tommy's Honor" which is the story about Old and Young Tom Morris. It is INCREDIBLE. Afterwards, you will understand why The Open is the true finest major.

[pauledmondson]

Wow, that was tremendous! Now I really hate this bloody virus. Thank you Eric, well done.