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64: Getting Direct with PXG's Brad Schweigert

Golf News Net — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:01:39 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee is joined by PXG's Brad Schweigert, who discusses the company's partnership with PGA Tour Superstore to fit and sell equipment at their locations. They get into the challenges of teaching fitters to fit their equipment, what we should be looking for in a fitting experience and so much more.

63: Revelyst's Mike Yagley on the intersection of launch monitors and distance-measuring devices

Golf News Net — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:18:00 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Mike Yagley, the VP of Innovation & Technology at Revelyst, to talk about the fascinating things happening in the launch monitor world and how it's increasingly intersecting with on-course performance data and equipment.

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63: Measuring golf-ball compression with Rimac Golf's Richard and Booth Platt

Golf News Net — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:19:11 +0000

On this episode, Rimac Golf's Richard and Booth Platt join Ryan Ballengee to talk about their golf ball compression-measuring device, how it works, what makes it unique and the fascinating information they're learning by testing so many golf balls.

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63: Getting rewarded for GolfN with CEO Jared Phillips

Golf News Net — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:17:14 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by GolfN CEO Jared Phillips to talk about our new partnership, what it's like to break into the golf world as an outsider, trying to make golf your career and creating an app with a unique set of features (while still using and paying for his competitor's apps).

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62: Stitch Golf CEO Brad King on their Link strap collab with Bushnell Golf

Golf News Net — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:11:08 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Stitch Golf CEO Brad King to talk about their new Link strap, made in collaboration with Bushnell Golf, which fully integrates a Bushnell Bluetooth speaker and GPS rangefinder into a Stitch-designed strap.

61: 5-time long-drive world champion Phillis Meti

Golf News Net — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:40:49 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by 5-time long-drive world champion Phillis Meti as she prepares for the World Long Drive world championship in Colorado. We talk about her history in the sport, her favorite world title and her biggest challengers.

60: Catching up with BOA's Seth Benziger

Golf News Net — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 17:23:49 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Seth Benziger, BOA's Account Manager for Athletic and Outdoor, joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about the latest and greatest in the custom-footwear maker's partnerships in golf.

59: Dormy House's Matt Welter on golf resort employee housing

Golf News Net — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:41:06 +0000

On this episode of Green Shoots, Ryan Ballengee welcomes Matt Welter of Dormy House to talk through his unique solution for building employee housing for golf resorts often found in remote areas and without easy access to quality, affordable employee housing.

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59: FlightScope CEO Henri Johnson on the i4 rangefinder, data and AI

Golf News Net — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:40:44 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, FlightScope CEO Henri Johnson joins to talk about the new i4 rangefinder, the intersection with launch-monitor data, calculating how data translates to play and more that's coming along with AI.

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58: Ship Sticks CEO Jonathan Marsico on golf travel

Golf News Net — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:25:00 +0000

On this episode of Green Shoots, Ryan Ballengee welcomes Ship Sticks CEO Jonathan Marsico to talk about golf travel, the needs of the traveler and how Ship Sticks is helping consumers and resorts both make the golf-travel experience better.

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58: Building A. Putnam with Ali Putnam

Golf News Net — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:27:22 +0000

Ali Putnam, founder of women's apparel brand A. Putnam, joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about creating her vision for elevated women's golf fashion and much more.

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57: PGA Tour pro Adam Schenk on his season, Korn Ferry Tour journey

Golf News Net — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:52:17 +0000

On this segment for the Golf News Net original show, The Road to French Lick, Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney are joined by PGA Tour pro Adam Schenk. Adam talks about his season so far, being close to his best golf and his journey to the PGA Tour through the Korn Ferry Tour.

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56: Geeking out on shafts with Newton Golf's Aki Yorihiro

Golf News Net — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:29:22 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Newton Shafts founder and CTO Aki Yorihiro comes back to talk about the latest developments and improvements in their Motion shaft, the new Fast Motion shaft and getting in-depth on shaft manufacturing, R&D, prototypes and more.

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55: Ely Callaway's son, Nicholas, shares his dad's surprising secret

Golf News Net — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:51:25 +0000

On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, Ely Callaway's son, Nicholas, joined the show to talk about the release of his father's memoir (in written and AI-voiced audiobook form), which he helped edit and get over the finish line. Nicholas shares the stunning secret Ely revealed in his letters and boxes after his passing, as well as the business lessons and ethics that drove the Callaway Golf founder.

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54: Golf Pride's Greg Cavill talks about the new Align Max grips

Golf News Net — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:23:46 +0000

Golf Pride's Greg Cavill talks about the new Align Max grips, including the research and development, responding to customer feedback and all of the work that goes into making a new grip go from concept to production.

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54: Korn Ferry Tour winner Kyle Westmoreland talks his Colombia win

Golf News Net — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:23:45 +0000

Korn Ferry Tour winner Kyle Westmoreland joined Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney for The Road to French Lick show, talking about his Colombia win, what it means, celebrating and still being hungry, as much more.

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53: Catching Up with Invited CEO David Pillsbury

Golf News Net — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:09:59 +0000

On this episode of the program, live from the 2025 PGA Merchandise Show, Ryan speaks with Invited CEO David Pillsbury about the state of the golf business, welcoming new golfers on their unique journey and fostering a community culture in both public and private facilities.

52: GOLFZON's Sean Pyun talks simulator golf growth

Golf News Net — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:29:23 +0000

On this episode of Green Shoots, GOLFZON America CEO Sean Pyun joins Ryan Ballengee to talk GOLFZON simulators, their growth, GOLFZON Social expansion and the new GOLFZON Tour.

52: MGI's Miranda Turner talks motorized golf carts

Golf News Net — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:29:20 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee is joined by MGI Golf's Miranda Turner to talk the Aussie-based brand, electric golf trolleys and getting more people to experience them firsthand.

51: Remembering Payne Stewart with his caddie Mike Hicks

Golf News Net — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Mike Hicks, long-time caddie to Payne Stewart. Looking back 25 years after Stewart's tragic death, Hicks talks about his time with Payne, their wins, their relationship and some of his favorite stories.

51: Taking the right steps with Carbitex's Junus Khan

Golf News Net — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 23:43:00 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Carbitex founder Junus Khan to talk about his carbon-fiber footplate, their new collaboration with Payntr Golf and how their technology improves golf shoe performance.

50: Mark Stewart on making golf better for walking players

Golf News Net — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:08:22 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Stewart Golf CEO Mark Stewart to discuss motorized walking golf carts, innovations that the consumer doesn't see (and sometimes doesn't pay for) and celebrating 20 years as a company.

49: Keeping pace with Tagmarshal CEO Bodo Sieber

Golf News Net — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:54:00 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Tagmarshal CEO Bodo Sieber to talk about the company's pace-of-play platform, data collection, making better experiences for different types of golfers and helping facilities make the most of their tee sheets.

49: Being fashionable with Callaway Apparel's Brad Holder

Golf News Net — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:54:08 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee welcomes Callaway Apparel marketing head Brad Holder to talk about their summer/fall line, thinking years ahead in fashion terms, his favorite pieces and more.

48: Getting Battle Ready with PXG's Matt Andrews

Golf News Net — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:21:27 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee is joined by PXG design engineer Matt Andrews to talk Battle Ready 2 putters, what goes into the design process, what he looks for and loves about putters and so much more.

47: Tracking golf games with Skins founder Ryan Morrison

Golf News Net — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:41:20 +0000

On this episode of Green Shoots, Ryan Ballengee is joined by fellow Ryan, Skins app founder Ryan Morrison, to talk about making an app to track the myriad golf gambling games people play, attracting users and making golf more fun.

46: Telling the story of Augusta National caddies with Ward Clayton

Golf News Net — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:52:09 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by journalist and author Ward Clayton to talk about his book, "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories from Golf's Greatest Stage." Ward talks about the history of caddying at Augusta National from the club's founding to now and the importance of the caddies now getting their due in the Augusta and bigger golf community.

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45: Talking Rainmaker with legendary agent Hughes Norton

Golf News Net — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:55:06 +0000

On this episode of the Bandon Book Club, Ryan Ballengee is joined by legendary agent Hughes Norton to discuss his career and new book, "Rainmaker." He talks about his experiences with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, can't miss players who did, superstars who thought they knew it all and so much more.

44: Talking smarter golf with Newton Shafts' Aki Yorihiro

Golf News Net — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:19:00 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Sacks Parente Golf co-founder Aki Yorihiro to talk about the brand's new Newton Shafts, fitting for players, creating a better shaft for the driver and so much more.

43: Talking Puttery with President and COO Kyle Rickman

Golf News Net — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:40:17 +0000

In this episode of Green Shoots, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Puttery president and COO Kyle Rickman to talk about the brand, its rapid expansion, keeping a local flavor and a connection to the communities in which they have a footprint.

42: Taking risks, making headcovers and giving back with Bluetross' Marc Hanson

Golf News Net — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:54:25 +0000

In this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Bluetross co-founder Marc Hanson to talk about starting his company, his journey to making headcovers and other accessories, finding materials, business challenges and so much more.

41: Talking PXG Black Ops with CPO Brad Schweigert

Golf News Net — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:06:16 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee is joined by PXG Chief Product Officer Brad Schweigert to talk about the company's new Black Ops driver, driver design, club fitting and so much more that golfers need to hear.

40: Puttshack's Joe Vrankin on next-gen mini-golf

Golf News Net — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:34:03 +0000

Puttshack CEO Joe Vrankin joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about the fast-growing next-gen mini-golf company, the importance of a crowd-pleasing guest experience and how nostalgia feeds into the future of the company.

39: Talking PGA HOPE with Sgt. Keniel Martinez

Golf News Net — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:28:40 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Sgt. Keniel Martinez, a US Army veteran who is also an ambassador for PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere). Martinez talks about the importance of the program for veterans, including finding a supportive community and a challenging game where the sky is the limit.

38: Fitting the pros and joes for PXG with Scott Kim

Golf News Net — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:32:50 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Scott Kim, the LPGA Tour manager for PXG. The pair talk about the great year PXG has enjoyed on the LPGA, including four wins from world No. 1 Celine Boutier and Megan Khang's breakthrough. How do top players fit into PXG and how does that experience work for recreational players at PXG locations?

38: Talking South Florida's exclusive Shell Bay Club with Alex Witkoff

Golf News Net — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:29:18 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Alex Witkoff, co-CEO of Witkoff Group, to talk about the South Florida luxury development, Shell Bay Club. We talk about the high-end club market, the Greg Norman-designed course, the world-class racquet and water sports amenities and more.

38: The business of the Jamaica Open with Peter Lindo

Golf News Net — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:24:00 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Peter Lindo, a member of the organizing committee for the Jamaica Open. They talk about the tournament's history, its growth in recent years, the future for the event and what the tournament means to showcasing golf and tourism in Jamaica.

37: The importance of college golf camps with CGX's Josh Jacobs

Golf News Net — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:57:34 +0000

On this podcast, Ryan Ballengee is joined by College Golf Experience (CGX) CEO and founder Josh Jacobs to talk about the value and increasing importance of college golf camps with coaches, including what athletes, parents and coaches all get out of these great gatherings.

36: World Long Drive world championships with Justine Pletnick

Golf News Net — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:36:50 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Justine Plentnick, GF Sports and Entertainment Vice President of Marketing and Revenue Strategy, to talk about the World Long Drive world championships, Season 1 owning WLD, growing the sport and more.

35: Recapping Our Ireland Experience (Part 2)

Golf News Net — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:55:49 +0000

On this special podcast, Ryan Ballengee, Brendan Sweeney and Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne recap the second half of their Ireland trip together, including the best towns and spots to hit in Wexford City, Kilkenny and Dublin, as well as the rounds they played Rosslare, Mount Juliet and Druids Glen.

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34: Collaborating with Ecco and Erik Van Rooyen

Golf News Net — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:36:57 +0000

On this show, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Ecco Golf's Todd Davidson to discuss their recent shoe collaboration with PGA Tour player and noted fashionisto Erik van Rooyen. We talk about what went into the process and the many things Ecco brings to the table in golf footwear.

33: Connecting with Blumaka golf insoles and Stuart Jenkins

Golf News Net — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:55:00 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by Stuart Jenkins of Blumaka, a company that makes performance insoles made from recycled materials and that help athletes -- golfers, in my case -- have better stability from better-performing insoles that keep the feet connected in the shoe, and the shoe connected to the ground.

32: Talking World Champions Cup with Peter Jacobson

Golf News Net — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:21:40 +0000

Ryan Ballengee speaks with Peter Jacobsen, who is a seven-time PGA Tour winner and chairman of the World Champions Cup, a new team event coming this December to the PGA Tour Champions matching up squads representing the United States, Europe and the Internationals.

31: Recapping Our Ireland Experience (Part 1)

Golf News Net — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:11:18 +0000

On this special podcast, Ryan Ballengee, Brendan Sweeney and Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne recap the first half of their Ireland trip together, including the best towns and spots to hit in Malahide, Baltray, Portmarnock and Dublin, as well as the rounds they played County Louth, Portmarnock Links and The European Club.

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30: US Solheim Cup captain's pick Cheyenne Knight talks making the team

Golf News Net — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:05:22 +0000

US Solheim Cup captain's pick Cheyenne Knight talks making the team, what the last few days have been like for her since she found out she was going to Spain and what to expect from this Stacy Lewis-led team.

29: Aiding and Abetting with GolfTrainingAids.com's John Diulus

Golf News Net — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:02:36 +0000

On this show, Ryan Ballengee is joined by John Diulus, President of Golf Training Aids and GolfTrainingAids.com to talk about their latest aid, The Connector, as well as how his business identifies the top training aids for golfers.

28: Taking it to the max with Big Max's Rick Oldach

Golf News Net — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:36:28 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Big Max Golf's Rick Oldach. Rick has enjoyed a great career in the industry, and he's excited about the new bags from Big Max -- a brand that prides itself on waterproof components and taking a holistic approach to bags and push carts.

28: Planning your trip to Ireland with Club Choice Ireland

Golf News Net — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:36:26 +0000

Golf News Net is going to Ireland soon, and we're very excited to be heading over to the Emerald Isle thanks to Club Choice Ireland, Tourism Ireland and Golf in Ireland. In this show, Ryan Ballengee is joined by GNN Radio contributor Brendan Sweeney and Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne to talk about what you need to know to plan your journey to Ireland.

27: Unifying Uneekor and Evnroll with Greg Sabella

Golf News Net — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:09:08 +0000

Uneekor is a big player in the simulator golf market, and now they're offering a consumer friendly launch monitor while bringing Evnroll into the fold. Vice President of Marketing Greg Sabella joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about it all.

27: Taking golf indoors with Five Iron Golf's Jared Solomon

Golf News Net — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:09:05 +0000

On this episode of Green Shoots, Ryan is joined by Five Iron Golf co-founder and CEO Jared Solomon to talk about the brand, expansion plans and making golf welcoming to a new generation of players.

26: Ryan Does Bob Does Sports with Robby Berger

Golf News Net — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:30:51 +0000

On this episode of Green Shoots, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Bob Does Sports creator Robby Berger to talk about his channel and budding business, what he hopes to do next with his work and the great bond he has with his team.

25: Changing the tee-time game with Noteefy's Jake Gordon

Golf News Net — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:07:06 +0000

On this episode of Green Shoots, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Noteefy founder and CEO Jake Gordon. They talk about the new approach to tee times that Noteefy is taking and helping course owners and operators better fill the tee sheet while helping golfers land the times they want.

24: PGA Tour pro Bo Van Pelt has a new game for you to play

Golf News Net — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:21:47 +0000

On this episode of Green Shoots, PGA Tour pro Bo Van Pelt joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about RabbitCards, his new, free-to-use app that offers prizes to golf fans who want to predict outcomes during golf tournaments, like which player will wind up closest to the pin.

23: Talking NewClub Golf Society with founder Matt Considine

Golf News Net — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:39:08 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by NewClub Golf Society founder Matt Considine, who talks about the creation of a golf club without real estate, the future of golf in America and building relationships through the game.

23: Talking NewClub Golf Society with founder Matt Considine

Golf News Net — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:39:02 +0000

22: A wild ride with architect Tripp Davis

Golf News Net — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:51:26 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by golf course architect Tripp Davis, who talks about his current jobs and how he has evolved as an architect over the course of a long career.

21: Talking "Troublemaker" with author Lisa Cornwell

Golf News Net — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:43:17 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by author Lisa Cornwell, whose new book Troublemaker goes into her time at Golf Channel, including the EEOC complaint she filed against the network, as well as her broader career.

20: Talking putters, truth and lie angles with LAB Golf's Sam Hahn

Golf News Net — Mon, 08 May 2023 18:35:47 +0000

On this episode of The Bag Room, Ryan Ballengee is joined by LAB Golf CEO Sam Hahn. The pair enjoy a great discussion about putters, what his research has revealed, convincing golfers to try something new and so much more.

19: Keeping pace with Tagmarshal's Bodo Sieber

Golf News Net — Mon, 01 May 2023 20:45:33 +0000

On this episode, Tagmarshal co-founder Bodo Sieber joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about the pace of golf post-COVID and how his company is helping hundreds of facilities move faster and become more profitable with data on pace and use.

19: Talking BOA with Dr. Dan Feeney

Golf News Net — Mon, 01 May 2023 20:44:59 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Dr. Dan Feeney, Director of Biomechanics Research at BOA, to talk about his work in the research lab and the insights they're gathering about golf performance footwear.

19: Boosting golf shoes at adidas with Masun Denison

Golf News Net — Mon, 01 May 2023 20:44:36 +0000

In this conversation, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Masun Denison, adidas Golf's Global Director of Footwear, to talk about bringing Ultraboost to golf, what golf is bringing to other adidas footwear lines and the company's goals around environmental issues.

19: Going deep on golf bags with Sun Mountain Golf

Golf News Net — Mon, 01 May 2023 20:44:12 +0000

Steve Snyders joins us from Sun Mountain Golf to talk about the success of their Mid-Stripe bag and the expansion of the range. We also get into the changing nature of bag design, nostalgia for old golf bags and making bags that aren't typical for Sun Mountain.

19: BearFish's Roger Duthie talks making the perfect hat

Golf News Net — Mon, 01 May 2023 20:43:50 +0000

On this episode, BearFish Sports Marketing and Apparel head Roger Duthie talks how he got into the hat game from Emirates, as well as figuring out how to bring his passion project to life and turn it into a successful business

18: Catching up with Bridgestone Golf's Adam Rehberg

Golf News Net — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:41:51 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by Bridgestone Golf's Adam Rehberg to geek out on building the e9 golf ball with World Long Drive, creating Masters and ANWA gear and having big golf events in their backyard in Georgia.

18: Brian Verdugo on iGolf powering golf's technological advances

Golf News Net — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:40:31 +0000

Brian Verdugo of iGolf joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about the many golf technologies and devices that his company's work helps power. He talks about the innovations coming in the industry and how the golf consumer does and will benefit.

18: Getting in the glove business with Chipp Golf Co.

Golf News Net — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:40:27 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by Chipp Golf Co. co-founder Randall Pulfer and Tyler Lane to talk about forming their golf business. How did they come up with the idea? Where did they get their designs? How do they balance this out with their dayjobs? For more, check out Chipp Golf's site: https://www.chippgolfco.com/

17: Talking with David Duval about rollbacks, 59s, stressful golf and more

Golf News Net — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:46:04 +0000

Former Open champion and Players champion David Duval joined Ryan Ballengee to talk about the proposed ball rollback, his Hope 59, stressful rounds of golf and the PGA Tour Champions returning to the California desert with the Galleri Classic.

16: Catching up on Folds of Honor with Lt. Col. Dan Rooney

Golf News Net — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:49:24 +0000

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney joins Ryan Ballengee to offer an update on the powerful works of the Folds of Honor and its massive scholarship impact, powered by help from the golf world.

15: Payntr Golf bares its sole

Golf News Net — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:18:11 +0000

Payntr Golf's Mike Forsey joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about innovating in golf shoes, using new materials and adding spiked options to their great lineup.

15: French Lick's Brendan Sweeney talks hosting the Korn Ferry Tour

Golf News Net — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:15:34 +0000

On the heels of the announcement that French Lick Resort will become the host of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship starting in 2024, Brendan Sweeney joins me to talk about the impact of the announcement on the resort, the surrounding community and local charities.

14: Talking Drac and putter design with Sacks Parente's Angelo Papadourakis

Golf News Net — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 13:33:48 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by Sacks Parente's Angelo Papadourakis to talk about their new Drac putter, designing putters with low balance point and bringing their shaft manufacturing to their own U.S.-based facility.

13: The Art of Being a Renegade with Kenneth Duncan

Golf News Net — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:04:02 +0000

Renegade Golf founder Kenneth Duncan joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about founding his business, the challenges of growing quickly and his hopes for making golf a more inclusive game.

13: Inviting Mike Flaskey to talk celebrity-pro golf tournaments

Golf News Net — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:03:58 +0000

Mike Flaskey joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about the Invited Celebrity Classic on the PGA Tour Champions, pairing pros with celebrities inside the ropes and the future of a PGA Tour-LPGA Tour combined event.

11: Golf course architect Erik Larsen talks NE FL golf

Golf News Net — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:09:28 +0000

Golf course architect Erik Larsen joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about his work in Northeast Florida, including St. John's Golf Club, and his philosophy on course architecture.

9: Talking SuperStroke Zenergy with Ian Zubkoff

Golf News Net — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:08:30 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by SuperStroke Golf's Ian Zubkoff to discuss the company's new Zenergy lineup of putter grips, including the process of discovering the improvements to their vast offering.

10: The USGA's Amazing New Toy for Supers

Golf News Net — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:51:13 +0000

The USGA has created an amazing new product, called GS3, which is the size of a golf ball and helps collect data about golf courses like never before. Scott Mingay joins us to talk about it.

9: Building The Apogee Club with Colin Burns

Golf News Net — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:08:45 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by Colin Burns, the general manager of The Apogee Club, which is under construction in south Florida. Burns talks about building the physical and membership infrastructure of a new club and what has him excited about a new endeavor after a long career at Winged Foot.

8: Investing in Golf with Bryan Finnerty

Golf News Net — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:21:35 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by Bryan Finnerty, whose Opportunity Seed owns V1 Sports and Galway Bay, to talk about investing in companies, what founders and investors should be looking for, as well as his passion for mentoring.

8: Turning Bottles to Clothes with Repreve

Golf News Net — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:17:26 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by Jay Hertwig, Senior Vice President of Commercialization at Repreve, which will take the millions of bottles used at the WM Phoenix Open and help turn them into golf clothes from Peter Millar (and other companies).

8: Talking Tall Order Socks w. Lisa Clark

Golf News Net — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:15:57 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by Tall Order founder Lisa Clark to talk about her backstory for creating the company, how Aaron Judge got involved and branching out into golf socks.

7: Talking Architecture with Beau Welling

Golf News Net — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:34:43 +0000

Beau Welling is one of the preeminent names in modern golf course architecture, and he spoke with Ryan Ballengee about the key role design plays in making the sport accessible.

6: Get the skinny on the Rapsodo MLM2PRO launch monitor

Golf News Net — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:47:39 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by Rapsodo's Justin Bryant, who talks about the company's new launch monitor product.

5: Being Fashionable w. Lohla Sport CEO Lisa O'Hurley

Golf News Net — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:52:41 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by LOHLA Sport head Lisa O'Hurley. She explains her history in the golf business, what drove her to start LOHLA Sport and where she is taking the brand and women's golf fashion.

5: Exploring Golf Nation with CEO Nick Buzzell

Golf News Net — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:49:41 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Golf Nation CEO Nick Buzzell. He explains the concept behind the new, shoppable golf entertainment platform and how he hopes to welcome more people into golf with his mixture of golf-lifestyle content.

12: Playing GolfForever with Dr. Jeremy James

Golf News Net — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:18:00 +0000

In an interview conducted at the 2023 PGA Merchandise Show, Ryan Ballengee speaks with GolfForever founder Dr. Jeremy James about the company's physical and digital products, what could be coming next and the tremendous growth of the company.

4: Talking Bridgestone Golf balls and Otto Gen 2 with Adam Rehberg

Golf News Net — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:51:26 +0000

Bridgestone Golf's Adam Rehberg joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about the company's new golf ball releases for 2023, as well as their Otto Gen 2 automatic ball-fitting product. They get into why golfers should be fit for golf balls and the differences between fitting the pros and amateurs.

3: Talking 50 years of golf at Walt Disney World

Golf News Net — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:58:23 +0000

Walt Disney World has made golf part of the visitor experience from the very beginning, and it continues to thrive today. Director of Sales and Marketing Alex Forsyth joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about course renovations and the massive scale of operations.

3: How Bernerd Garsen built Garsen Golf with an idea and hustle

Golf News Net — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:57:18 +0000

Bernerd Garsen is one of the most fascinating people to talk to in golf, and he spoke with Ryan Ballengee about how he started Garsen Golf, built a business from nothing and continues to chase his passion

3: Bandon Book Club: Swing, Walk, Repeat w. author Jay Revell

Golf News Net — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:55:21 +0000

Jay Revell, author of the fabulous book "Swing, Walk, Repeat" joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about his writing, his inspiration, the process of building stories and the important role golf plays in his life.

2: Why Kevin Imes created ReelGolf to film golf memories

Golf News Net — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:30:39 +0000

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by ReelGolf founder Kevin Imes to talk about his business that provides courses with high-quality camera setups to film golfers on signature holes and shots. Why did he get into this? How did he get his product ready for market?

1: Talking Tour Edge Wingman putters with Jon Claffey

Golf News Net — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:28:43 +0000

Ryan Ballengee is joined by good buddy Jon Claffey from Tour Edge Golf to talk about their lineup of Wingman putters. Find out how feedback from customers helped inform their second-gen design.