Designated Problems, DPWT vs. LIV continues, a mind-blowing putter interview
On this week's show, Ryan gets into the future of the designated events and needing to move them around a bit. Then the DP World Tour took a stand against LIV Golf players, and that led to a whole bunch of public messiness. Finally, L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn joins me for a fascinating deep dive into putters and putting.
1hr 8m May 08, 2023
1hr 8m
Lower expectations in golf; sportswashing is starting to work?
On this week's show, Ryan gets into some things he's figured out about golf that have made the game more fun. Also, sportswashing might be working on some regarding their views on LIV. Finally, Ryan is joined by Dr. Dan Feeney, Director of Biomechanics Research at BOA, to talk about the fascinating research he does.
55m Apr 27, 2023
55m
Tackling slow play, Rahm winning over fans and saying goodbye to a dear friend
On this week's show, Ryan opens with an explanation why he didn't do a show last week and a tribute to the family dog, Dottie. Then he gets into the need to pick up the pace on the PGA Tour, how Jon Rahm won over thousands at Harbour Town and the need for the LPGA to find a regular TV time slot.
49m Apr 18, 2023
49m
The Masters preview show
This week's show is all about the Masters. Ryan talks about his times at the Masters and what recommendations he would make to visitors. Then we get into the amazing storylines about the tournament this week, inside and outside the ropes. Finally, Ryan offers his picks for who can win.
49m Apr 03, 2023
49m
Goodbye match play; playing under construction golf and a busy few weeks ahead
This week, Ryan shares stories from a trip to Aiken, S.C., to play Old Barnwell, a new club under construction in the area and the magic of playing a new place. Then he gets into the WGC Match Play and the end of that era on the tour. Finally, with ANWA and the Masters back-to-back, there's plenty going on in the next several weeks.
43m Mar 27, 2023
43m
David Duval joins the show, undesignated fun and LIV flopping
On this week's show, David Duval is my guest. He offers his reaction to the USGA and R&A rollback proposal, as well as looks back on his most pressure-packed rounds and playing at Mission Hills on the PGA Tour Champions.
54m Mar 22, 2023
54m
Scottie Wins, Rory Needs Fargiveness, French Lick Flying
On this episode, Ryan goes over The Players. Scottie Scheffler wins and looks like the second coming of Billy Casper. Rory McIlroy seems frustrated by his equipment and his time commitments to the admin of the PGA Tour. French Lick Resort's Brendan Sweeney joins to talk about the resort becoming the home of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship.
56m Mar 13, 2023
56m
An uncertain but exciting PGA Tour future contrasts a disappointing NBC product
On this week's show, Ryan gets into the designated tournaments, what they'll look like in 2024 and the key pieces the PGA Tour has to figure out for most players. Also, why does NBC feel so far behind CBS now?
46m Mar 06, 2023
46m
Contrasting the different types of pro golf; the PGA Tour improves its product
On this week's show, Ryan looks back on the week that was in golf and contrasts the value of serious pro golf compared to lighter pro golf. Also, we look at the changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule and how the last year plus might wind up being a positive.
40m Feb 27, 2023
40m
A deep dive into the SI World Golf Ranking
On a rare ad hoc episode of the show, Ryan offers a deep dive into the SI World Golf Ranking -- what it is, how it works, who's involved and what it does right and wrong.
43m Feb 22, 2023
43m
Looking Back and Forward to Great Pro Golf; Langer Ties a Big Record
On this week's show, Ryan reviews the Genesis, Rahm's great run, the upcoming crazy stretch and Tiger's performance. Then he gets into what to expect from LIV and Bernhard Langer tying the all-time PGA Tour Champions win mark.
42m Feb 20, 2023
42m
Spreading the Designated Love, Talking Architecture with Beau Welling
On this week's show, Ryan looks at the importance of the PGA Tour's designated events and what taking them to new places could mean for pro golf. Also, we have a great conversation with architect Beau Welling, talking about all things design.
48m Feb 13, 2023
48m
The consequences of the designated era, 2023 golf travel plans
On this week's show, Ryan gets into the difficulties of the new PGA Tour schedule, the success of women in mixed-gender events and his travel plans for golf and tournaments in 2023.
39m Feb 06, 2023
39m
PGA Show wrap, Teegate and ending tournaments on a Saturday
On this week's show, Ryan recaps his time at the PGA Show and some special things and people he saw in Orlando. Then he gets into the Reed-McIlroy brouhaha in Dubai and how it's so much more than a LIV-PGA Tour thing. Finally, Ryan digs the Farmers ending on Saturday and wants more of it.
45m Jan 27, 2023
45m
The Netflix Documentary, Staying Connected to Golf in 2023
On today's show, Ryan gets into excitement around the new Netflix PGA Tour documentary series and what it could do for golf popularity. Then we get into desire this year to feel more connected to golf at both the recreational and professional level.
38m Jan 12, 2023
38m
Welcome to 2023: Kapalua, hopes and goals for the new year
We kick off 2023 with a show dedicated to the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Kapalua and bringing some of the joy back to watching pro golf. At the end, Ryan gets into his personal and professional golf goals for the year.
47m Jan 03, 2023
47m
The NY Times dud on LIV, the Match delivered and Q-School grads
On the final episode of 2022, Ryan looks at the Q-School grads from the LPGA and Champions Tours. Then he gets into what worked in The Match VII and why the new NY Times story on LIV was a dud.
41m Dec 12, 2022
41m
Tiger's new golf ball, Willy Z's better back, 25 years of First Tee
On this week's episode, Ryan talks about Tiger Woods switching golf balls (and why we should too), Will Zalatoris coming back from his back injury and the future of the QBE Shootout. Also, First Tee CEO Greg McLaughlin joins to talk about 25 years of the program.
49m Dec 09, 2022
49m
The future of the PGA Tour schedule, and the winners and losers in the game's money glut
On this week's show, Ryan gets into the increased challenges faced by legacy championships as the money in golf consolidates power to the richest events. Also, what will the reshuffled PGA Tour schedule look like after 2022-2023?
47m Nov 29, 2022
47m
A big LPGA sponsor isn't happy, and the DP World Tour is still fractured
On this episode, we get into CME Group CEO Terry Duffy being livid at LPGA leadership and where things might be going wrong. Also we get into the DP World Tour finale and the reality that the big names swoop in for a big payday.
48m Nov 21, 2022
48m
The Journey to Golf News Net Radio, Authors Michael Urann and Will Haskett
In our return show, I (shortly) explain the year-long journey to launching Golf News Net Radio and what to expect from the station now that it's here. I also share conversations with two new book authors: Will Haskett ("The Science of Golf") and Michael Urann ("The 18 People I Hate Playing Golf With").
58m Nov 11, 2022
58m
Talking Ryder Cup with Tony Jacklin AND a special announcement
On this episode, Ryan is joined by two-time major winner, four-time European Ryder Cup captain and seven-time Ryder Cup player Tony Jacklin. We talk about Jacklin's transformative Ryder Cup experience and a new book about it, authored with Tony Jimenez, called "Tony Jacklin: My Ryder Cup Journey." Ryan also has an exciting special announcement to share.
41m Nov 09, 2021
41m
The PGA of America and Donald Trump, JT and the TOC
The PGA of America dumped President Donald Trump and terminated their agreement to host the 2022 PGA Championship at his New Jersey club. Ryan discusses why that was the right move and wonders what club will host instead. Ryan digs into the Sentry Tournament of Champions, touches on Justin Thomas' slur and the importance of forgiveness.
38m Jan 12, 2021
38m
Recapping a great US Women's Open finish
The US Women's Open came to a conclusion on Monday, filled with drama, compelling contenders and great stories. Ryan looks back on the week, the host Champions Golf Club, the pinballing TV coverage and some other takeaways from the week. Then he gets into the 2021 European Tour schedule and a few of your questions.
30m Dec 16, 2020
30m
Hi again
After almost 18 months of not doing this podcast, I'm back. Let me explain why the show is coming back, why it went away and detail what I'm going to be doing moving forward. Thanks for listening!
18m Dec 07, 2020
18m
Looking back on our Sweetens Cove takeover and a great Tour Championship
We look back on our two-day takeover of Sweetens Cove, as well a review of the Tour Championship
34m Aug 27, 2019
34m
Will the new Tour Championship format entice you?
Will the PGA Tour's new Tour Championship format make the FedEx Cup more exciting?
34m Aug 19, 2019
34m
Recapping The Open - Shane's win, Rory's realization and more
On this episode, Ryan recaps The 2019 Open Championship from Royal Portrush.
33m Jul 25, 2019
33m
FLASHBACK: Tom Watson talks the 2009 Open months after his close call
It's been 10 years since Tom Watson was a yard away from winning the Open Championship at the age of 59. In October 2009, Mr. Watson joined me to talk about his game, his experiences at Turnberry and what he thought about that week just months after one of the most incredible runs in major championship history.
10m Jul 08, 2019
10m
The Road to The Open and playing dream golf courses
On this episode, Ryan talks about the 3M Open and the upcoming Open at Royal Portrush, as well why it could be such an important event beyond golf. Then Ryan digs in on an interesting social media question of which courses you'd play for the rest of your life. Finally, Ryan explains his plans to air The 19th Hole twice per week starting in the second half of July.
31m Jul 02, 2019
31m
Hank Haney's screw up and previewing the Memorial
Hank Haney screwed up royally on his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show. So what happens next for Tiger Woods' old teacher?
33m May 31, 2019
33m
Recapping the PGA and the Senior Women's Open
On this episode, Ryan recaps the 2019 PGA Championship from Bethpage Black, with Brooks Koepka winning his fourth major championship. We look forward from Koepka's win, as well dig in on the performances of Tiger, DJ, Rory, Spieth and more. Can anyone stop Brooks? Then Ryan talks about his week in the Pinehurst area for the US Senior Women's Open, won by Helen Alfredsson. He gives a special sho...
49m May 21, 2019
49m
On Max Homa's amazing journey and liking the PGA in May
On this episode, Ryan gets into Max Homa's win at the Wells Fargo Championship, discussing how Homa overcame so much doubt and struggle to get to this incredible point. Homa's win also provides a window into the common struggles of pro golfers, and it shows they're more like us than we think. Also, Ryan shares his thoughts on the PGA Championship being in May, making a better flow for the majors.
31m May 08, 2019
31m
Reacting to the 2019 Masters
The 2019 Masters was one of the greatest sporting events of our lifetimes, and with a week to digest it all, Ryan is back to review and react to perhaps the greatest Sunday in major championship history. Ryan goes through the emotions of watching Tiger win major No. 15, what this might portend for the rest of 2019 and the remainder of Woods' career, as well where this Masters ranks for him amon...
45m Apr 22, 2019
45m
Playing golf with Laura Davies at Pine Needles
Ryan's back from a trip to the Pinehurst part of North Carolina, playing golf with Dame Laura Davies at Pine Needles to preview the second US Senior Women's Open. Ryan talks about the experience and what a joy it was to watch Dame Laura play some damn good golf (with a rental set, at that). Then he gets into comparing playing Mid Pines with Pine Needles, the strong opinions about both courses, ...
38m Mar 27, 2019
38m
Recapping Rory's win at The Players and my trip to Puerto Rico
After a month on the road, Ryan's back to talk about the incredible finish at The Players. TPC Sawgrass was A-plus in March, and the finale on Sunday was the most entertaining of the year. We dig in on Rory McIlroy's win, Jim Furyk's resurgence, Jon Rahm's meltdown and what to expect next March. Ryan kicks off the show talking about his near-month on the road, including playing in the PGA Tour...
48m Mar 18, 2019
48m
Matt Kuchar and JB Holmes were both slow to act; did either really win?
On this week's show, we had two controversies to discuss coming out of the Genesis Open. After some tone-deaf comments about his payment arrangement with El Tucan to caddie for him in Mexico, Matt Kuchar comes around and agrees to pay David Ortiz his requested $50,000. So now what? JB Holmes won the Genesis Open on Sunday, and he frustrated a lot of golf fans in the process with is slow (yet ...
32m Feb 19, 2019
32m
Ep. 130: Ireland, Scotland, Philly and more in Tom Coyne’s Emergency 9
Golf-travel author Tom Coyne returns for this second episode on “Talking GolfGetaways” with answers from around the world — Ireland, Scotland, Philadelphia and the Monterey Peninsula — when taking the Emergency 9 quiz. Plus, his thoughts on haggis, travel roommates, golf raingear and, yes, ball-stampers.
37m Feb 13, 2019
37m
El Tucan speaks and Phil Mickelson wins again at Pebble
On this edition of the podcast, El Tucan (aka David Ortiz), who was the fill-in caddie on the bag for Matt Kuchar's win at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, shared what he was actually paid to loop in Mexico that week. Was he paid enough? What would fix this whole thing? Then we dig into Phil Mickelson's fifth-career win at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, including his last-minute push to finish the to...
32m Feb 12, 2019
32m
What Phoenix gets right, and why the Saudi tournament is wrong
After a hiatus of a few weeks for the PGA Show and the launch of GolfTripX.com, Ryan's back to talk about the European Tour's mistake in hosting the Saudi International in Saudi Arabia, as well the other problem countries on golf's global calendar. Then Ryan goes on the other extreme and lauds the Phoenix Open for everything it gets right, including so much more beyond the infamous 16th hole at...
33m Jan 31, 2019
33m
Reviewing the Tourney of Champs and golf's new rules
We kick off the 2019 golf year with a new episode going over Xander Schauffele's big win at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Some key takeaways and questions from the win: Is Xander Schauffele poised to win a major in 2019? Where does the X-Man rank among the young guns? Did Justin Thomas' finish inspire him toward a Sony win? Then we look at the Sony Open in Hawaii and the big adjustme...
36m Jan 09, 2019
36m
Talking architecture and more with Nathan Crace
In this episode of the show, we talk golf course architecture with architect Nathan Crace. Nathan is a fascinating guy and a great Twitter follow, as well now a podcast host of his own "The Lipouts Podcast." (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lipouts-podcast/id1442472301?mt=2) The conversation centers on Nathan's current portfolio of work, what it looks like and how it has progressed ove...
56m Dec 06, 2018
56m
Recapping The Match (Tiger vs. Phil) with Darin Bunch
On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, we dedicate an hour-plus to The Match in Las Vegas, where Phil Mickelson defeated Tiger Woods in a 22-hole match played in a circus-like atmosphere at Shadow Creek. GNN's Darin Bunch joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about his experience covering the match. Ryan asks Darin to weigh in on the unique setting of the ultra-private (but public) Shadow Creek, h...
1hr 5m Nov 27, 2018
1hr 5m
Our first-ever mailbag show!
In the first-ever mailbag show dating back some 16 years, Ryan answers a variety of questions from listeners and Twitter followers about The Match, Tiger vs. Phil, the Official World Golf Ranking, scramble order preferences, which tees to use and so much more. Ryan also recaps the weekend full of redemptive stories from Danny Willett's win in Dubai, to Lexi Thompson's demon-exorcising win on th...
41m Nov 19, 2018
41m
TPC Danzante Bay trip report
In this episode, Ryan talks about his experience at TPC Danzante Bay and the Villas del Palmar in Loreto, Mexico. He gets into the first-night fears passing hurricane remnants might ruin the whole trip, to the gorgeous reveals on the Rees Jones-designed course to the quirks and fun of being at an in-progress resort in an isolated part of Baja California.
42m Nov 06, 2018
42m
Playing The Riviera Country Club
On this episode, Ryan recaps his round at The Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. It was a round that came together somewhat by happenstance but turned out to be a fabulous day on one of the best golf courses on the planet. Ryan talks about strategy and architecture around the George C. Thomas design, compliments one of the best batteries of par 3s in the world and goes into some of the cultur...
34m Oct 19, 2018
34m
Recapping the 2018 Ryder Cup
This episode is dedicated to all things post-2018 Ryder Cup. We dig into why the Americans lost, ranging from analyzing their play and pairings, to digging into the interpersonal conflicts, captain's decisions and unfortunate circumstances which partially led to the Americans continuing a losing skid in Europe since their last win there in 1993. Ryan gets into what Jim Furyk could have done di...
48m Oct 02, 2018
48m
Ryder Cup preview and predictions, and looking back on Tiger's Tour Championship win
On this episode, Ryan reviews and recaps Tiger Woods' Tour Championship win, taking you back through the comeback to this point and recognizing the absolute absurdity that is his 80th PGA Tour win. Spinning forward, it's easy to imagine Tiger doing some things that seemed months ago to be out of reach. Then Ryan makes his predictions for the Ryder Cup, looking at the Friday fourball matches an...
33m Sep 27, 2018
33m
FedEx Cup fidgeting, Congressional's long term hosting and a big thank you
The FedEx Cup is changing in a big way starting next season, and Ryan breaks down the changes and assesses if they actually accomplish what the PGA Tour is hoping they'll do. Then Ryan digs in on Congressional's 15-year commitment to PGA of America events, Keith Foster's restoration of the Blue Course and why these venues are announced 20 years in advance. Finally, on the eve of the Ryder Cup, ...
44m Sep 19, 2018
44m
Reviewing the World Am and my return to tournament golf, featuring Mitch Laurance
This episode is all about my experience playing the Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap (Not For Me) Championship. I talk through the process of getting back into competitive golf, the nerves, the breathing, the whole process. I recap some of the highs and lows from four competitive rounds in the Grand Stand, including a massive downpour, a super round at Grande Dunes, getting my game back and ...
1hr 11m Sep 06, 2018
1hr 11m