Playing in a Symetra Tour pro-am at French Lick, watching the Senior Women's Open
On this week's podcast, Ryan shares his adventures over the week in Indiana and Illinois. First, Ryan talks about his amazing experience at French Lick Resort and West Baden in Indiana, including playing with Elizabeth Szokol in the Donald Ross Classic pro-am. Then Ryan digs in on the US Senior Women's Open, spending Friday at Chicago Golf Club to watch JoAnne Carner, Hollis Stacy, Juli Inkste...
33m Jul 16, 2018
33m
Saying goodbye to Tiger in DC, and talking Myrtle Beach World Am
On this edition of the show, Ryan shares stories from the final Quicken Loans National. He talks about the life and death of the tournament, and he digs into the Sunday experience walking with Tiger Woods for likely the final time in his hometown. Then Ryan welcomes Scott Tomasello from the Myrtle Beach World Am to talk about the experience of playing in the event (come join us!), as well what...
37m Jul 02, 2018
37m
Recapping the 2018 US Open
Ryan recaps the 2018 US Open from Shinnecock Hills, kicking things off with what seemed to set apart Brooks Koepka from Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose and the rest of the weekend contenders. Then he gets into the Phil Mickelson debacle and shares his nuanced view on what happened, including why Mickelson deserved to be disqualified. Finally, Ryan talks about the USGA's setup choices throughout the...
43m Jun 19, 2018
43m
Feeling like you belong in golf
On this episode, Ryan digs in on his recent piece on seeking a feeling of belonging in golf, as well the overwhelming outpouring of reaction to the article. While he feels golf at the elite end has a potentially toxic culture for the sport, the idea of being a golf snob isn't exclusive to being wealthy. Ryan also commits to bringing more stories of golf as most of us experience it.
32m Jun 04, 2018
32m
Playing Shinnecock Hills before the US Open
On this episode, Ryan talks about his experience of playing Shinnecock Hills Golf Club for US Open preview day. He takes you on a complete tour of the Southampton, N.Y., club, including the current setup, the demands on each hole and what players can expect inside the ropes as they battle for the national championship. This was a likely once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and Ryan is beaming with ...
34m May 24, 2018
34m
Golf betting is coming, and Trinity Forest is a beauty
On this episode of the show, Ryan talks about the potential impact on professional golf of legalized and regulated sports betting in the wake of the landmark Supreme Court decision. What could go wrong? What do we know so far? Then Ryan digs in on AT&T Byron Nelson host Trinity Forest, raving about the Coore-Crenshaw design outside in Dallas.
33m May 17, 2018
33m
Making golf yours, and talking the state of golf with Josh Jacobs
On this episode, Ryan digs into the fun of the Zurich Classic, as well the great winning moment shared by the Jutanugarn sisters at the LPGA's Los Angeles event. It's a segue into talking about the beauty of golf being for the player whatever the want it to be -- and the truth that no one person should try to commandeer what the sport means. Then Ryan is joined on National Golf Day by friend a...
58m Apr 26, 2018
58m
Reaction and fallout from the 2018 Masters
This episode is all about the 2018 Masters, of course. Patrick Reed wins, and the story about more than him winning. It's about how he got to this point, what he changed about his approach to Augusta to get the green jacket, how his past informs his present and future, and what's next for a guy who is beloved on American teams but wasn't beloved on Sunday. We dig into Alan Shipnuck's Sunday ni...
41m Apr 09, 2018
41m
Guest Dean Snell and experiencing golf in Houston
On this episode, we're joined by Snell Golf founder Dean Snell to talk about his new MTB Red and MTB Black golf balls, his company four years into it, as well the experience of making golf balls for the average golfer. Dean is always a great guest, and his insights into the golf ball and the golf business are a must-listen. Ryan also shares his experiences in Houston for a few days, including ...
48m Mar 30, 2018
48m
Is there a fix for the WGC-Match Play, and Rory on fan behavior
On this episode, Ryan talks about the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play and gets into the annual complaining about the round-robin format. Should we be longing for the days of single elimination, or is there a unicorn format out that which would make everyone happy? (There isn't.) Ryan also gets into the latest comments from Rory McIlroy and PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan about fan behavior.
33m Mar 23, 2018
33m
Tiger's back, baby, and golf is counter-cultural now
On this edition of The 19th Hole, Ryan Ballengee is back from his golf trip and winning the Old Greensburg Cup, and Tiger Woods is back, too! We talk about Tiger Woods' tremendous run at the Valspar Championship and reflect on how amazing his rise to nearly winning in just four 2018 starts really is. What's next for Woods? Can he win at Bay Hill? (Of course he can.) Ryan also kicks off the sh...
39m Mar 14, 2018
39m
On JT's fan incident and Tiger Woods' great performance at The Honda Classic
This episode is all about two big stories coming out of The Honda Classic. First, we talk about Justin Thomas' win and the preceding ejection of a surly fan on the 16th hole on Sunday. Was JT thin-skinned or did he do the right thing? We talk about why golf tournaments are thought different than other sporting events, and why that might be wrong. We also look at Tiger Woods' 12th-place finish ...
35m Mar 01, 2018
35m
Are golf crowds too rowdy, and why the ball rollback might not work
On this episode of the show, Ryan starts by talking about the latest developments in a potential golf ball rollback. Reading the tea leaves, is what Mike Davis of the USGA and Jack Nicklaus considering a reasonable, practical solution? You'll be surprised why Ryan takes the manufacturers' side on this. Also, we talk about the 17th hole at The Honda Classic's host PGA National. Is it getting ou...
31m Feb 23, 2018
31m
Talking putters with Vikash Sanyal, and discussing Paige Spiranac in SI
On this episode, Ryan welcomes Brainstorm Golf founder Vikash Sanyal to discuss his company's Happy Putter Eye Align series and why it'll help you make more putts. We also discuss putter innovation, as Vikash's career has seen him lead Odyssey Golf and Never Compromise -- and now Brainstorm Golf -- as innovators in the game. Ryan also starts the show by talking about Paige Spiranac's appearanc...
53m Feb 16, 2018
53m
Finest 9-hole courses with Anthony Pioppi, and the West Coast's comeback
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by author Anthony Pioppi to discuss his new book, "The Finest Nines: The Best Nine-Hole Golf Courses in North America." (http://amzn.to/2soKfua) We talk the history of nine-hole courses in the U.S. and Canada, why they became rarer over the years and how they could be the foundation for the future expansion of golf. Ryan also gets into the resurgence o...
43m Feb 09, 2018
43m
Reviewing the PGA Show and JB Holmes' 4-minute travesty
Ryan starts the show with a review of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and proposes how to make the show accessible to you. Then we dig in on JB Holmes' slow play incident at the Farmers Insurance Open and the PGA Tour's disappointing response. Check out our show sponsors, including 2UNDR (http://2undr.com/)  (GNN20 at checkout to save 20%), Ship Sticks (http://shipsticks.com/gnn)  (click f...
37m Feb 03, 2018
37m
The Golf Channel strike, and unnecessary repetitive playoff holes
We kick off this week's show dissecting the Golf Channel-IATSE strike, why it happened, how it played out and when it might get resolved. Then, Ryan looks at the Sony Open in Hawaii playoff and wonders why Patton Kizzire and James Hahn had to play the same boring hole four times out of six they played in sudden death instead of cutting right to the great Redan 17th at Waialae Country Club. Che...
37m Jan 19, 2018
37m
Dustin Johnson is amazing, and announcing our first GNN trip
After some kids' illnesses and school weather closures, Ryan's back to talk about Dustin Johnson crushing it at the Tournament of Champions and how scary his best game is compared to everyone else in the world. Ryan also shares several of our new sponsors for this year, including 2UNDR (http://2undr.com) (GNN20 at checkout to save 20%), Ship Sticks (http://shipsticks.com/gnn)  (click for 20% o...
43m Jan 14, 2018
43m
Hyping 2018, and the curious case of Sergio Garcia and Callaway
Welcome to 2018! For the first show of the year, Ryan talks about the amazing possibilities for what could happen in golf this year, starting at the Tournament of Champions. Then we dig into the nature of equipment signings, including the unique, very public case of Sergio Garcia signing with Callaway Golf. Check out our show sponsors: 2UNDR, making the only golf-performance underwear (and re...
37m Jan 03, 2018
37m
Reviewing Tiger Woods' Hero comeback, and an alert to some golf shadiness
Tiger Woods came back and looked good at the Hero World Challenge, and Ryan Ballengee reviews his return. Also, what's next for Woods in 2018? Then, Ryan looks into some shady tactics by a PR firm that is a chance to showcase that sometimes what you're seeing and reading isn't what it seems.
42m Dec 07, 2017
42m
Tiger Woods is back, and a big PGA Tour schedule shakeup is coming
Tiger Woods is back (again) at the Hero World Challenge, and Ryan lays out what he thinks are the goals for the week and the measuring stick for Woods in the future. Can a 42-year-old guy with a major in 10 years become what he once was? Also, Ryan details a huge potential shakeup of the 2018-19 PGA Tour schedule, which could see maybe eight events change in some fashion.
35m Nov 30, 2017
35m
Rolling back the golf ball, and a major turf war
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee looks into the comments made by Bridgestone CEO Angel Ilagen that the time is now for a pro-only, scaled-back golf ball. Is something in the works? Also, we look at the run of future major site announcements from the USGA and PGA of America. Why are they making unprecedented future announcements so soon?
33m Nov 17, 2017
33m
Guest Kyle Thompson and #EmilyWon
PGA Tour pro Kyle Thompson joins us to talk about his return to the PGA Tour, the crazy win in Exuma that helped propel him back to the big show, how he approaches the game and making the Web.com Tour a better place to earn a living. We also dig into the case of Emily Nash, the Mass. high school golfer who beat all the boys in a district tournament but wasn't awarded the trophy because she's a ...
56m Oct 27, 2017
56m
The decreased meaning of purse money, and love for Mike Strantz
We look at the decreasing meaning of eye-popping purses like the $9.25 million on offer for the inaugural CJ Cup in South Korea. With so many huge purses for top-tier players, are money grabs less meaningful? Also, we look at why there should be a more brutal cutoff for keeping a PGA Tour card. Finally, Ryan looks back on his first Mike Strantz experience at True Blue near Myrtle Beach, S.C.
37m Oct 18, 2017
37m
Presidents Cup preview, and a FedEx Cup fix?
Just before the Presidents Cup starts at Liberty National in New Jersey, Ryan previews the U.S. vs. Internationals and what looks to be a whoopin' on paper. Then we look at a possible fix (finally!) for the FedEx Cup and muse about how this new generation is taking some of the best from Arnie, Jack and Tiger to make golf their own.
34m Sep 28, 2017
34m
FedEx Cup showdown and fixing The Evian Championship
The PGA Tour season and FedEx Cup playoffs end this week at the Tour Championship, and we get hyped for the finale. We also dig into the debacles -- some man-made, some caused by Mother Nature -- at The Evian Championship. What can be done to fix the LPGA's fifth major?
31m Sep 19, 2017
31m
Talking smash with world No. 1 long driver Maurice Allen; FedEx Cup playoff madness
We're joined by world No. 1 long driver Maurice Allen, who tells us about his rise to the top, his global travels and how long drive is equal parts science and swagger. We also dig into the fantastic first two legs of the FedEx Cup playoffs and how this could be Year 3 of who knows how many of dominating parity.
42m Sep 06, 2017
42m
Talking golf in Michigan & at Sand Valley, and Patriot Golf Day with Major Ed Pulido
Ryan Ballengee is back from a pair of amazing trips to play golf in Michigan at Forest Dunes and elsewhere, as well to Sand Valley is Wisconsin. Then Major Ed Pulido joins the conversation to talk about the upcoming Patriot Golf Day, raising money for the Folds of Honor Foundation.
40m Sep 01, 2017
40m
Who will win the PGA Championship?
With just hours until the PGA Championship, we discuss who is likely to win the season's final major (for the second-to-last time). We also talk about the changes to Quail Hollow Club, how they're being received and how they might affect the field. Finally, we dig into the big shake-up to golf's calendar.
30m Aug 09, 2017
30m
PGA Championship preview with 1995 champion Steve Elkington
The 1995 PGA champion (and co-founder of Secret Golf) Steve Elkington joins the show to talk about his run at Riviera, playing with fellow PGA champions at his club, how many beers the Wanamaker holds and looks forward to this year's championship at Quail Hollow. We start the show by offering our deepest sympathies to David Feherty's family on the passing of his eldest son, Shey.
51m Aug 01, 2017
51m
Jordan Spieth's Open win and the future of caddying
After an incredible finale to the 2017 British Open Championship, Ryan Ballengee looks back at the championship-clinching stretch by Jordan Spieth as an example of why he's the best golfer of his generation. Spieth is a different kind of player that should be appreciated for who he is, not compared to the likes of Nicklaus and Woods. Then Mike Maher from the Evans Scholars Foundation joins us ...
40m Jul 26, 2017
40m
The Open Championship preview with Clark Burroughs
On the eve of The Open Championship, multi-time major contestant Clark Burroughs joins us for his usual spot previewing the major championships. We talk through Royal Birkdale as a host, the contenders, the sleepers and the joys of getting up in the middle of the night (or staying up all night) to watch the game's oldest major championship.
28m Jul 19, 2017
28m
Anchoring and bifurcation, and talking shoes with Cobra Puma's Grant Knudson
After nearly a month away, we're back with a new The 19th Hole Golf Show! We start by talking about Brandel Chamblee's comments and research into anchoring on PGA Tour Champions. Ryan Ballengee proposes a solution to the problem. Then Ryan is joined by Cobra Puma Golf's Global Head of Footwear and Accessories, Grant Knudson, to talk about the innovative footwear coming from his shop and what it...
37m Jul 07, 2017
37m
U.S. Open preview with Will Haskett
We preview the 117th U.S. Open with Will Haskett, regular GNN columnist and one of the great voices on PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM. We talk about Erin Hills and our experience there, as well expectations for it as an Open host. We go through the favorites in the field and assess their chances, as well talk about the potential dark horses that could walk away with the trophy.
52m Jun 15, 2017
52m
Talking long balls with world No. 9 long driver Landon Gentry
We're joined by world No. 9 long driver Landon Gentry as he's competing in the Clash in the Canyon in Mesquite, Nev., which will air June 6 on Golf Channel. Gentry talks us through the highly technical aspects of long drive, how he got involved in the sport and how he manages to perform at such a high level.
35m Jun 05, 2017
35m
On Tiger Woods' arrest, and the Memorial PGA Championship?
On the latest episode, Ryan talks through his reaction to Tiger Woods' arrest on suspicion of DUI and what he hopes for Woods moving forward. On happier topics, the subject of Muirfield Village hosting a May PGA Championship comes up, and it sounds like a good idea.
33m Jun 01, 2017
33m
Talking with Brett Stegmaier at The Players
In our second interview during First Timers' Day at The Players, Brett Stegmaier joins us to talk Sawgrass, his season struggles and trying to escape them, as well the difficulties for players who try to make a schedule and a career after graduating from the Web.com Tour and Web.com Tour Finals.
28m May 19, 2017
28m
Talking with Tyrone Van Aswegen at The Players
On First Timers' Day at The Players, we spoke with Tyrone Van Aswegen about his experience at Sawgrass, his season and career as he tries to improve as a player while continuing to make a living against the best in the world on the PGA Tour. (Also PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan makes the first of two cameos in our interviews.)
25m May 18, 2017
25m
Reviewing The Players Championship, Blog Cabin, Si Woo Kim and more
After a great week at The Players, we look back on the Blog Cabin experience including a fantastic time with killer company in Ponte Vedra Beach. We also look back on Si Woo Kim's Players win, as well Ian Poulter choosing to play safely instead of aggressively down the stretch at TPC Sawgrass.
31m May 17, 2017
31m
GNN Live: Recapping the final round of The Players
Si Woo Kim became the youngest winner of The Players Championship on Sunday, taking down the PGA Tour's crown jewel with a bogey-free closing 69 to win by three shots over Ian Poulter and Louis Oosthuizen. Ryan Ballengee and TJ Rives look back on Kim's win, Poulter's decision on 17, J.B. Holmes' blow-up 84 and much more.
34m May 15, 2017
34m
GNN Live: Recapping the third round of The Players
Three rounds are in the books at The Players Championship, and the unlikely midway leaderboard largely remained intact at the top on Saturday. TJ Rives and Ryan Ballengee walk through the contenders for Mother's Day at TPC Sawgrass, and ESPN's Jason Sobel joins in for his thoughts on the tournament so far.
26m May 14, 2017
26m
GNN Live: Recapping the second round of The Players
We're at the halfway point of The Players Championship, and Louis Oosthuizen and Kyle Stanley share the lead on a fascinating leaderboard. TJ Rives and Ryan Ballengee recap Day 2 on GNN Live, and they're joined by Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard to set the scene for the weekend at TPC Sawgrass.
28m May 13, 2017
28m
GNN Live: Recapping Round 1 of The Players
After a bunch of surprises on Day 1 at TPC Sawgrass, TJ Rives and Ryan Ballengee recap the action from the crown jewel of the PGA Tour including the ace from Sergio Garcia and Rory MvIlroy salvaging his round.
26m May 12, 2017
26m
GNN Live: Previewing The Players contenders, course changes
On the eve of the 44th Players Championship, Ryan Ballengee joins TJ Rives for a preview of the fifth major. They talk through contenders on both sides of the Atlantic and preview the changes to TPC Sawgrass.
44m May 11, 2017
44m
Talking The Players odds with Clark Burroughs
Clark Burroughs joins us to talk about his memories of competing in The Players Championship, the odds and prop bets for the week ahead at TPC Sawgrass. We also cover myriad topics in golf, including the LPGA and European Tour. (Sorry for the echo on the host's end. We tried to correct it to no avail, but the info is too good to scrap it.)
48m May 09, 2017
48m
On team golf, green books and The Players Blog Cabin
This episode of The 19th Hole is a bit of a hodgepodge, talking about the success of the Zurich Classic and the future for team golf events, the USGA and R&A trying to get it right on developing golf problems and looking forward to the Blog Cabin at The Players.
31m May 07, 2017
31m
Talking green reading with guru Dave Pelz
Golf instructor and short-game genius Dave Pelz stops by to talk about his new green-reading technique and taking the unique step of offering it to early adopters through Kickstarter. Pelz goes through putting statistics and realities that will almost certainly make you feel better about your putting and get you excited about reading greens.
40m Apr 25, 2017
40m
Can we just talk about Tiger's back surgery and the deceit?
Tiger Woods had a fourth back surgery in a little over three years, presumably Wednesday or Thursday, to fuse together his L5 and S1 vertebrae. He's gonna be out at least six months. So why was there talk of him trying to play the Masters or the U.S. Open? Who is deceiving who, and why?
32m Apr 21, 2017
32m
Talking that Tour Life with PGA Tour pro Willy Wilcox
PGA Tour pro Willy Wilcox is our guest this week, as he prepared to head to Texas for the Valero Texas Open (which he got in as first alternate not long after we recorded). We talk about his journey on the PGA Tour, trying to fulfill a major medical, how his game and personality have evolved and a whole host of other topics.
29m Apr 19, 2017
29m
Wrapping up an incredible Masters finish on GNN Live
Sergio Garcia is a major champion! El Nino became El Hombre by winning a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose to win the Masters at age 37 and in his 19th try. Ryan Ballengee joins GNN Live host TJ Rives and Grant Boone, who called the action for Masters Live, to talk about a spectacular Sunday.
34m Apr 10, 2017
34m