Setting the stage for the Masters finale
We have a great, fascinating leaderboard for Sunday at Augusta National, and we get ready for the final round with a review of the third round and predictions for Sunday in this episode of our majors special, GNN Live. Ryan Ballengee joins TJ Rives and Will Haskett.
30m Apr 09, 2017
30m
Our annual Masters chat with Mr. Gary Player
A highlight of Masters Week for the last several years has been a visit with nine-time major winner Mr. Gary Player. He joins us again this year to talk about Day 1 of the Masters, his experiences at Augusta National and in majors, as well conversation about hot topics in the sport.
26m Apr 07, 2017
26m
Talking Masters wagering with 1984 contestant Clark Burroughs
Clark Burroughs played in the 1984 Masters, making the cut en route to successful professional golf career. He joins us each year around big tournaments to talk betting lines, wagering and pools with BetDSI.com. We talk all kinds of lines, teasers and match-ups and props for the 2017 Masters.
33m Apr 07, 2017
33m
Talking Arnold Palmer with biographer Tom Callahan
This week marks the first Masters since Arnold Palmer's passing last September, and the feeling of absence will likely be profound. Our guest is award-winning and best-selling writer Tom Callahan, whose new Palmer biography, "Arnie," hits stores on April 4. We talk about Palmer's life, his impact on golf and the Masters and delve into the details that illuminate the legend.
39m Apr 03, 2017
39m
Masters preview with 1995 PGA champion Steve Elkington
1995 PGA champion and 11-time Masters contestant Steve Elkington joins the show to preview the year's first major. Elk talks about his experience at Augusta National, how the club is looking from his recent trip there, the psychology of winning golf tournaments and why Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth are so tough to beat. Elk also talks about Secret Golf, the instruction there and insight into...
44m Mar 28, 2017
44m
Rocco Mediate talks Senior PGA; Jason Day's family situation
On this edition of "The 19th Hole Golf Show," defending KitchenAid Senior PGA champion Rocco Mediate joins us to talk a slew of topics. We also start the show by talking about Jason Day's revelations about his mother's cancer diagnosis and why it's a lesson that we sometimes are too quick to draw to conclusions.
35m Mar 23, 2017
35m
Ensuring the future of the Arnold Palmer Invitational
The Arnold Palmer Invitational will be played this week for the first time sine the passing of Mr. Palmer last September. While PGA Tour players have been critical of their peers for, in some cases, skipping the event, Ryan Ballengee implores golf to look after the longer-term future of the event. That could include breaking up the Florida Swing as we know it to make sure Bay Hill has a proper,...
33m Mar 13, 2017
33m
The Stick to Sports crowd, Pat Perez and why people pull for Bowdo
On this episode of The 19th Hole, we dig into Pat Perez's comments about Tiger Woods, why he was shouted down for having an opinion and the comparison in reaction to him voicing his views as opposed to the reaction to Steven Bowditch's DUI arrest.
31m Feb 24, 2017
31m
The existential crisis of Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods withdrew from the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Friday, citing back spasms, his fourth WD with such issues since 2014. So now what? Is this who Tiger is for the rest of his life? Unless he makes drastic changes, Woods' career could be over.
35m Feb 03, 2017
35m
Welcoming 2017 and Justin Thomas, and Donald Trump
We open up the 2017 season with a look at Justin Thomas' dominating performances in Hawaii, as well a look at how Donald Trump probably won't impact golf at all as President. We also set the table for the year on the podcast and Golf News Net.
32m Jan 20, 2017
32m
Guest Jon Rahm and Putting a Bow on 2016
We put a bow on 2016 in the final 19th Hole podcast of the year, and we close it with a great guest in up-and-coming PGA Tour stud Jon Rahm. We spoke with Rahm at TaylorMade Golf's 2017 line reveal about his crazy early run as a pro, his equipment, his goals for next year and some of the people who have helped him get to this point. Then we close the show and the year with some news items, incl...
28m Dec 13, 2016
28m
Tiger Woods' comeback and paying for golf by the hole
We look at how Tiger Woods did in his return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge and what the takeaways should be from his week. We also discuss Hideki Matsuyama's rise with his fourth win in his last five starts. We're also joined by Harvey Silverman, one of the creators of Quick.golf, a pay-by-the-hole concept that's looking to change how golf operators and golfers see their time ...
36m Dec 05, 2016
36m
Why golf media is struggling, and talking Sentio Golf putters
On this week's show, we look at why golf media is struggling and what it means for you as a golfer and consumer of golf news and entertainment. We also talk about how we're going to try to tackle the problem at Golf News Net. Then, Jim Varney joins us from Sentio Golf for a fascinating discussion about his company's new line of putters and all of the little details that go into the flat stick.
1hr 1m Nov 11, 2016
1hr 1m
Why are we playing pro golf tournaments this time of year?
As the PGA Tour wraparound season starts, it seems like the golf year is dragging. So why do pro golf tours insist on playing tournaments when the audience is so small? Also, we talk about the possibility of a total shakeup in the world of golf equipment.
28m Oct 28, 2016
28m
Tiger Woods' comeback on hold, and guest Pat Perez
Tiger Woods shocked the golf world again on Monday, announcing he was pulling out of his intended comeback at the Safeway Open because of a "vulnerable" game. Will he play again? What's holding him back? Our guest is PGA Tour winner Pat Perez, who will make his own comeback to golf after 7 months out following surgery to repair a torn labrum. We'll talk his return, his relationship with Bill Mu...
31m Oct 12, 2016
31m
All About the 2016 Ryder Cup
The 2016 Ryder Cup will be remembered for Patrick Reed's domination, Rory McIlroy's performance of a lifetime, the successes of the Task Force and Phil Mickelson. We talk about it all and look forward to the future of the matches.
35m Oct 04, 2016
35m
Will Bubba Watson make the U.S. Ryder Cup team?
Three of four wild-card picks have been added to the U.S. Ryder Cup team, and Davis Love III didn't pick Bubba Watson. Why? Will he anyway? We discuss. We also talk about Golfsmith's bankruptcy filing just a little. Then we're joined by EZLinks CEO Gary Cohen to talk about his company's growth, how the game is faring in his view and how technology can help golfers enjoy the game more.
46m Sep 16, 2016
46m
Assessing the 2016 Ryder Cup teams, and something else
We now know 20 of the 24 players who will compete in the 2016 Ryder Cup. Ryan takes a look at the 12 European players and the potential snub of Russell Knox, as well the eight automatic U.S. qualifiers and who could fill out the team with Davis Love III's captain's picks.
28m Sep 01, 2016
28m
The success of golf's return to the Olympics
Golf's return to the Olympics is a success, both with the men's tournament and the Rose-Stenson showdown, as well the women's event with a strong, yet varied, leaderboard. Now, what can golf do better in four years in Tokyo? We look at that this week.
30m Aug 19, 2016
30m
Tom Watson sharing stories about and honoring former caddie Bruce Edwards
Tom Watson is one of several keynote speakers at an important Friday night dinner put on by Travelers and the Travelers Championship. The dinner will benefit the Bruce Edwards Foundation and is expected to raise more than $1 million that will support research toward a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), which claimed Edwards' life. Mr. Watson speaks about his works with ALS since Edwards' pass...
15m Aug 05, 2016
15m
Jimmy Walker wins the PGA Championship; talking golf with Shane Battier
Jimmy Walker won his first major championship at the PGA Championship, with an exciting final 30 minutes against Jason Day. How does his win rank against the other three majors of the year? We're joined in the second half of the show by two-time NBA champion and Duke legend Shane Battier. We talk about his foundation, the parallels between golf and basketball, as well his quest to get to a sing...
36m Aug 03, 2016
36m
The best duel in golf history and talking World's Largest Golf Outing
It was the greatest golf duel in major championship history, and Ryan Ballengee talks about Henrik Stenson vs. Phil Mickelson at the 2016 British Open, including what it could mean for both players at the PGA Championship. Ryan is then joined by Billy Casper Golf CEO Peter Hill and Fisher House Foundation president David Coker to talk about the World's Largest Golf Outing, which is a simultaneo...
48m Jul 20, 2016
48m
Why Rory McIlroy was right and wrong about Olympic golf
Rory McIlroy took a blow torch to Olympic golf in his news conference ahead of the Open Championship. We look at what McIlroy said and assess where he was right and where he was wrong in his assessment of Olympic golf, its potential impact and his role, if any, in growing golf.
30m Jul 13, 2016
30m
Previewing the U.S. Women's Open and comparing Big 3s
The U.S. Women's Open takes center stage at CordeValle near San Jose, and we talk about the Big 3 (or 4) of women's golf and compare them to the same group on the men's side. We also talk about how players express themselves on the course to cope with golf's inherent stress.
31m Jul 07, 2016
31m
How the USGA screwed up at the Open, and That Zika
The USGA's handling of the Dustin Johnson fifth green situation at the U.S. Open was, well, not good. We explain why in detail and try to figure out how to prevent something like this from happening again. We also talk about why we're OK with Rory McIlroy skipping the Olympics over fears of Zika.
40m Jun 23, 2016
40m
Talking U.S. Open and golf business with TaylorMade-adidas CEO David Abeles
TaylorMade-adidas Golf CEO David Abeles joins Ryan Ballengee from 2016 U.S. Open site Oakmont Country Club to talk about the state of his company's business, their potential sale, the work his company is putting into this important week for the sport and his outlook for the game's health in the future.
21m Jun 15, 2016
21m
Why Doral and Houston are just the beginning for a changing PGA Tour
With news that the PGA Tour moved a World Golf Championships event from Trump Doral to Mexico City, as well that Shell Oil is ending a 26-year title sponsorship in Houston, we talk about the realities of the sports bubble and the impact on the PGA Tour. The Tour is going to be just fine because it is smartly positioning itself to get the last of the cable TV money out there and seguing into the...
32m Jun 09, 2016
32m
Talking tracking golf performance with Game Golf CEO John McGuire
Game Golf CEO John McGuire joins the show for a fascinating conversation about his company, the evolution of golf performance tracking technology, how his product might integrate with other tracking technologies in the future and how the company is giving away up to $1 million this summer.
43m May 25, 2016
43m
Why Phil Mickelson avoided jail and Muirfield is in Open purgatory
Phil Mickelson can thank a pair of 2014 cases for why he isn't in handcuffs right now, charged with insider trading and securities fraud. We explain that precedent and how Mickelson was a pawn of the feds. New GNN team member Kevin Power joins the show to talk about Muirfield's decision to remain an all-male club, talking about the implications for them, the Open Championship, the R&A, the Scot...
40m May 22, 2016
40m
Sawgrass is playing soft and Jason Day is dominant
Day 1 of The Players Championship showed us several things: There's a reason they're changing the greens at Sawgrass, Jason Day is the best in the world right now and Jordan Spieth is facing a crisis on many fronts.
31m May 13, 2016
31m
How golf screwed up the Olympics
As more and more players announce they're taking a pass on the Olympics, it's becoming clear that golf's Olympic representatives created the mess the sport is now facing. We also look at why golf might be hurting itself with young golfers by not taking a social stand.
31m May 05, 2016
31m
The past and future of irons with TaylorMade's Bret Wahl
TaylorMade VP Bret Wahl joins our show to talk about his 20-year career of designing irons, including his favorites, the biggest innovations and what golfers can expect to come from TaylorMade in the near future.
39m Apr 28, 2016
39m
Why Olympic golf will be fine and we need to stop worrying about Tiger Woods
Adam Scott has announced he won't play the Olympic golf tournament, so what can be done to make it more appealing to top male players, who seem to have the issues with it? Also, Tiger Woods did something, but why is golf still obsessed with a guy who could barely walk four months ago?
26m Apr 20, 2016
26m
Reacting to Jordan Spieth's Masters letdown
On this week's podcast, we go in-depth on Jordan Spieth's Masters letdown, including how he handled the 12th hole, his mini-comeback and how he handled the gauntlet of gotchas in the post-tournament news conference and green jacket ceremonies. Also, we resoundingly answer how this will affect Spieth with caddie Michael Greller as a guide.
37m Apr 13, 2016
37m
Masters preview with 1984 contestant Clark Burroughs
We preview the 2016 Masters with Clark Burroughs, who played in the 1984 Masters as an amateur. The former NCAA men's individual champion talks about his Augusta National experience and we talk about the field, the favorites and their chances in the context of the tournament and Vegas odds.
40m Apr 06, 2016
40m
Back to back weeks, for golf and for me
With the Masters a week away, we look at what Jordan Spieth must do at the Shell Houston Open to prep his first major title defense. We also look at the four favorites for Augusta National. Lydia Ko could win her second major in a row at the ANA Inspiration. And your humble host is getting ready for his major: welcoming a second child!
28m Apr 01, 2016
28m
TGA Premier Junior Golf owner Josh Jacobs
TGA Premier Junior Golf owner Josh Jacobs joins us for a conversation about laying the foundation for the next generation of golfers, what the sport needs to do to get more people playing and what we can do to help.
34m Apr 01, 2016
34m
Match play madness in Austin, Texas!
The WGC-Dell Match Play moves out of pool play to bracket-style play on Friday, and we look at how greatly improved this event is with a format change. We also look at some of the leading Masters contenders and why this should be one of the best in recent memory. Also, we dig into the rumors of Tiger Woods' supposed imminent return. NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS: We have changed our RSS feed to a new loc...
32m Mar 25, 2016
32m
Golf ball maker Dean Snell
Golf ball maker and owner of Snell Golf, Dean Snell, joins the show to talk about his journey from making the Titleist Pro V1 and leading TaylorMade's golf ball design unit to going out on his own and creating a ball company that is thriving. We also talk about common misconceptions about golf balls and what you should do to find the right golf ball for you.
28m Mar 23, 2016
28m
Golf historian and author Claudia Mazzucco
Golf historian and author Claudia Mazzucco join Ryan Ballengee to talk about her new book, "Legendary Lessons", which chronicles the timeless, lifetime lessons and wisdom of golf shared by so many of its great champions.
21m Mar 16, 2016
21m
Why Jordan Spieth fights the social media trolls
After a poor start to the Valspar Championship, Jordan Spieth responded to folks he thought were trolling him on social media. Then Rory McIlroy backed up Spieth. Why do these guys care what the normal people have to say on social media?
30m Mar 11, 2016
30m
Our conversation with Gary Player
Our interview guest this week is the legendary Gary Player. We converse with Mr. Player to talk about potential changes to Augusta National, golf in the Olympics, the importance of faith to Mr. Player's career, how often he would play were he a modern, active player and how golf's governing bodies have to respond to get more people to play the game.
39m Mar 02, 2016
39m
Children's golf fashion maker Kelsey MacLean
On this week's Interview Edition of The 19th Hole, Ryan Ballengee has a conversation with children's golf fashion maker Kelsey MacLean. We talk about how she got inspired to start her business, how it has evolved beyond her wildest expectations and how her business reflects what golf can do better to appeal to women and kids.
24m Feb 23, 2016
24m
Rory McIlroy flexes for Brandel Chamblee
Rory McIlroy took exception to comments Brandel Chamblee made about his fitness regimen, then went out of his way to let Chamblee and the world know how he felt. It's a window into how golfers can be affected by the critics -- fans and media alike -- and what it can do to motivate or discourage a player. Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth is looking to get refocused after a bad few days at Riviera. And w...
32m Feb 20, 2016
32m
DST Golf founder Bertie Cordle
In the first episode in a new series of interview-based podcasts, DST Golf founder Bertie Cordle tells us of his journey to create his incredible training aid and the success that comes with having over 400 professionals around the world using his club without payment.
31m Feb 16, 2016
31m
How Spieth, Day, McIlroy and Fowler will deal with changes
Pebble Beach is the setting for a strong field at this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. So why is the tournament practically unwatchable until Sunday? What can be done about it? We also look at the biggest underlying story of 2016, which is how Jordan Spieth, Jason Day, Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy will acclimate to changes in their lives on and off the course, and what affect that will have...
33m Feb 12, 2016
33m
Bubba Watson steps in it in Phoenix
Bubba Watson heard it from the fans at the Waste Management Phoenix Open just a day after saying he was only playing the event to appease his sponsors. We talk about the latest incident of Watson putting his foot in his mouth and the phoniness of his promises to improve as a person and appeal to fans. We also talk about Ernie Els and how he seems to have found a putting stroke that works in Du...
30m Feb 05, 2016
30m
The Great Shorts Controversy of 2016
Shorts are now OK for players to wear during European Tour practice rounds and pro-ams, and the golf world is in a tizzy. Why? Who cares? And then we put this new policy in the context of the tour's new pace-of-play policy, showing why penalty strokes for slow play are not on the horizon. Finally, we dig into the Golf Scientist Bryson DeChambeau and why he is such a compelling figure.
30m Jan 21, 2016
30m
The evolution of Jordan Spieth & Patrick Reed
Jordan Spieth kicked off his 2016 with a dominant, eight-shot win at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. While he demonstrated improvement in several facets of his game, perhaps the most impressive was the way he has figured out how to win every which way. Meanwhile, Patrick Reed didn't successfully defend his title at Kapalua, but he's evolving from a boisterous player to an assured champion.
34m Jan 16, 2016
34m
The 19th Hole Golf Show: Why Jordan Spieth's 2016 doesn't matter
In the 2016 opener for The 19th Hole Golf Show, we talk about Jordan Spieth's view that he isn't playing this season as an encore to his incredible 2015. What does he mean by that and why does that make a lot of sense to him -- and other athletes -- but not to the general public? We look at Spieth's comments in the context of the careers of Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, including the need fo...
33m Jan 07, 2016
33m