Podcasts by The 19th Hole Golf Show

Recapping the PGA and the Senior Women's Open from 2019-05-21T14:58:33

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 per...

On Max Homa's amazing journey and liking the PGA in May from 2019-05-08T18:56:32

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 ...

Reacting to the 2019 Masters from 2019-04-22T18:44:58

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...

Playing golf with Laura Davies at Pine Needles from 2019-03-27T19:23:30

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...

Recapping Rory's win at The Players and my trip to Puerto Rico from 2019-03-18T19:34:22

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 di...

Matt Kuchar and JB Holmes were both slow to act; did either really win? from 2019-02-19T18:55:26

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 ...

Ep. 130: Ireland, Scotland, Philly and more in Tom Coyne’s Emergency 9 from 2019-02-13T13:45:51

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 taki...

El Tucan speaks and Phil Mickelson wins again at Pebble from 2019-02-12T20:06:18

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 ...

What Phoenix gets right, and why the Saudi tournament is wrong from 2019-01-31T20:35:40

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 Inte...

Reviewing the Tourney of Champs and golf's new rules from 2019-01-09T20:49:03

We kick off the 2019 golf year with a new episode going over Xander Schauffele's big win at the Sentry Tournament of Champions.

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Talking architecture and more with Nathan Crace from 2018-12-06T20:47:06

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 Listen

Recapping The Match (Tiger vs. Phil) with Darin Bunch from 2018-11-27T20:30:41

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...

Our first-ever mailbag show! from 2018-11-19T19:22:53

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 Rankin...

TPC Danzante Bay trip report from 2018-11-06T20:03:25

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 who...

Playing The Riviera Country Club from 2018-10-19T18:44:25

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 be...

Recapping the 2018 Ryder Cup from 2018-10-02T20:20:43

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, capt...

Ryder Cup preview and predictions, and looking back on Tiger's Tour Championship win from 2018-09-27T19:59:02

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 w...

FedEx Cup fidgeting, Congressional's long term hosting and a big thank you from 2018-09-19T16:54:32

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 o...

Reviewing the World Am and my return to tournament golf, featuring Mitch Laurance from 2018-09-06T18:29:36

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, t...

PGA Championship review and talking Hogan Golf with Mitch Laurance from 2018-08-16T16:28:12

Brooks Koepka won his second major of 2018 in perhaps of one of Tiger Woods' best-ever major duels (even in a losing effort) at the PGA Championship at Bellerive. We go over the fantastic showdo...

Reflecting on Jarrod Lyle's final battle, then discussing a few minor golf controversies from 2018-08-01T16:32

On this week's show, Ryan talks about the devastating news Jarrod Lyle has stopped treatment for his third battle with leukemia and is pursuing a style of hospice treatment as he prepares to die...

The Open recap, and author Tom Coyne on playing golf through Scotland from 2018-07-25T18:45:56

On this podcast, we look back on The Open, from Francesco Molinari's win, to Tiger Woods' brush with a 15th major title, to Jordan Spieth's collapse, to the amazing venue that is Carnoustie. Whe...

Playing in a Symetra Tour pro-am at French Lick, watching the Senior Women's Open from 2018-07-16T21:20:07

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, includin...

Saying goodbye to Tiger in DC, and talking Myrtle Beach World Am from 2018-07-02T20:12:56

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 T...

Recapping the 2018 US Open from 2018-06-19T19:45:58

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 h...

Feeling like you belong in golf from 2018-06-04T19:48:30

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 ...

Playing Shinnecock Hills before the US Open from 2018-05-24T18:36:53

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 curr...

Golf betting is coming, and Trinity Forest is a beauty from 2018-05-17T17:02:12

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 g...

Making golf yours, and talking the state of golf with Josh Jacobs from 2018-04-26T16:09:20

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 ...

Reaction and fallout from the 2018 Masters from 2018-04-09T20:14:39

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 Au...

Guest Dean Snell and experiencing golf in Houston from 2018-03-30T20:01:46

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...

Is there a fix for the WGC-Match Play, and Rory on fan behavior from 2018-03-23T18:35:25

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,...

Tiger's back, baby, and golf is counter-cultural now from 2018-03-14T20:07:04

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 ...

On JT's fan incident and Tiger Woods' great performance at The Honda Classic from 2018-03-01T20:10:14

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 th...

Are golf crowds too rowdy, and why the ball rollback might not work from 2018-02-23T21:42:35

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 cons...

Talking putters with Vikash Sanyal, and discussing Paige Spiranac in SI from 2018-02-16T15:51:23

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 innovat...

Finest 9-hole courses with Anthony Pioppi, and the West Coast's comeback from 2018-02-09T18:25:23

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."...

Reviewing the PGA Show and JB Holmes' 4-minute travesty from 2018-02-03T19:50:33

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 Insu...

The Golf Channel strike, and unnecessary repetitive playoff holes from 2018-01-19T20:10:37

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 ...

Dustin Johnson is amazing, and announcing our first GNN trip from 2018-01-14T00:03:21

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 el...

Hyping 2018, and the curious case of Sergio Garcia and Callaway from 2018-01-03T12:51:13

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...

Reviewing Tiger Woods' Hero comeback, and an alert to some golf shadiness from 2017-12-07T20:30:15

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 fi...

Tiger Woods is back, and a big PGA Tour schedule shakeup is coming from 2017-11-30T22:15:52

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...

Rolling back the golf ball, and a major turf war from 2017-11-17T18:03:08

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 ...

Guest Kyle Thompson and #EmilyWon from 2017-10-27T16:45:16

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 Listen

The decreased meaning of purse money, and love for Mike Strantz from 2017-10-18T22:07:02

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 le...

Presidents Cup preview, and a FedEx Cup fix? from 2017-09-28T21:29:03

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 (final...

FedEx Cup showdown and fixing The Evian Championship from 2017-09-19T22:22:07

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 -...

Talking smash with world No. 1 long driver Maurice Allen; FedEx Cup playoff madness from 2017-09-06T21:26:47

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 fan...

Talking golf in Michigan&at Sand Valley, and Patriot Golf Day with Major Ed Pulido from 2017-09-01T20:29:02

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 ta...

Who will win the PGA Championship? from 2017-08-09T20:02:47

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'...

PGA Championship preview with 1995 champion Steve Elkington from 2017-08-01T16:43:52

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...

Jordan Spieth's Open win and the future of caddying from 2017-07-26T17:51:23

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 hi...

The Open Championship preview with Clark Burroughs from 2017-07-19T22:08:09

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 con...

Anchoring and bifurcation, and talking shoes with Cobra Puma's Grant Knudson from 2017-07-07T17:03:28

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 ...

U.S. Open preview with Will Haskett from 2017-06-15T14:49:45

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 expe...

Talking long balls with world No. 9 long driver Landon Gentry from 2017-06-05T21:26:36

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 te...

On Tiger Woods' arrest, and the Memorial PGA Championship? from 2017-06-01T17:05:30

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 ...

Talking with Brett Stegmaier at The Players from 2017-05-19T11:00

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 w...

Talking with Tyrone Van Aswegen at The Players from 2017-05-18T11:00

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...

Reviewing The Players Championship, Blog Cabin, Si Woo Kim and more from 2017-05-17T20:44:28

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, a...

GNN Live: Recapping the final round of The Players from 2017-05-15T00:42:28

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 ...

GNN Live: Recapping the third round of The Players from 2017-05-14T01:32:27

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 conten...

GNN Live: Recapping the second round of The Players from 2017-05-13T00:49:14

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, an...

GNN Live: Recapping Round 1 of The Players from 2017-05-12T01:26:35

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 salva...

GNN Live: Previewing The Players contenders, course changes from 2017-05-11T13:13:26

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...

Talking The Players odds with Clark Burroughs from 2017-05-09T19:17:58

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, incl...

On team golf, green books and The Players Blog Cabin from 2017-05-07T16:24:52

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 develo...

Talking green reading with guru Dave Pelz from 2017-04-25T19:37:26

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 ...

Can we just talk about Tiger's back surgery and the deceit? from 2017-04-21T16:14:19

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 ...

Talking that Tour Life with PGA Tour pro Willy Wilcox from 2017-04-19T12:58:35

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 jou...

Wrapping up an incredible Masters finish on GNN Live from 2017-04-10T01:08:34

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 ...

Setting the stage for the Masters finale from 2017-04-09T00:48:37

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 m...

Our annual Masters chat with Mr. Gary Player from 2017-04-07T20:11:34

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 experienc...

Talking Masters wagering with 1984 contestant Clark Burroughs from 2017-04-07T20:06:08

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 pool...

Talking Arnold Palmer with biographer Tom Callahan from 2017-04-03T16:21:03

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 Callaha...

Masters preview with 1995 PGA champion Steve Elkington from 2017-03-28T16:05:16

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 fro...

Rocco Mediate talks Senior PGA; Jason Day's family situation from 2017-03-23T15:26

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 revela...

Ensuring the future of the Arnold Palmer Invitational from 2017-03-13T21:38:24

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 ca...

The Stick to Sports crowd, Pat Perez and why people pull for Bowdo from 2017-02-24T19:06:31

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 opp...

The existential crisis of Tiger Woods from 2017-02-03T19:27:13

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? Unl...

Welcoming 2017 and Justin Thomas, and Donald Trump from 2017-01-20T15:37:32

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 tab...

Guest Jon Rahm and Putting a Bow on 2016 from 2016-12-13T18:46:03

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 rev...

Tiger Woods' comeback and paying for golf by the hole from 2016-12-05T22:04:31

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 four...

Why golf media is struggling, and talking Sentio Golf putters from 2016-11-11T16:37:21

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 tackl...

Why are we playing pro golf tournaments this time of year? from 2016-10-28T19:13:18

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 p...

Tiger Woods' comeback on hold, and guest Pat Perez from 2016-10-12T18:05:40

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 ...

All About the 2016 Ryder Cup from 2016-10-04T02:20:53

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 f...

Will Bubba Watson make the U.S. Ryder Cup team? from 2016-09-16T16:48:13

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 ...

Assessing the 2016 Ryder Cup teams, and something else from 2016-09-01T16:46:12

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. qu...

The success of golf's return to the Olympics from 2016-08-19T13:43:27

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 ...

Tom Watson sharing stories about and honoring former caddie Bruce Edwards from 2016-08-05T22:20:13

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 ...

Jimmy Walker wins the PGA Championship; talking golf with Shane Battier from 2016-08-03T17:59:44

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'r...

The best duel in golf history and talking World's Largest Golf Outing from 2016-07-20T16:44:36

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 play...

Why Rory McIlroy was right and wrong about Olympic golf from 2016-07-13T18:29:03

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 ass...

Previewing the U.S. Women's Open and comparing Big 3s from 2016-07-07T16:05:57

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 the USGA screwed up at the Open, and That Zika from 2016-06-23T21:48:50

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 happe...

Talking U.S. Open and golf business with TaylorMade-adidas CEO David Abeles from 2016-06-15T20:06:29

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 c...

Why Doral and Houston are just the beginning for a changing PGA Tour from 2016-06-09T19:21:23

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 rea...

Talking tracking golf performance with Game Golf CEO John McGuire from 2016-05-25T14:19:47

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 trac...

Why Phil Mickelson avoided jail and Muirfield is in Open purgatory from 2016-05-22T19:19:44

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 o...

Sawgrass is playing soft and Jason Day is dominant from 2016-05-13T15:24:11

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 c...

How golf screwed up the Olympics from 2016-05-05T17:57:32

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 gol...

The past and future of irons with TaylorMade's Bret Wahl from 2016-04-28T20:27:52

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 i...

Why Olympic golf will be fine and we need to stop worrying about Tiger Woods from 2016-04-20T20:52:23

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 ...

Reacting to Jordan Spieth's Masters letdown from 2016-04-13T20:13:01

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-tourna...

Masters preview with 1984 contestant Clark Burroughs from 2016-04-06T19:14:17

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 ...

Back to back weeks, for golf and for me from 2016-04-01T14:58:23

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. Lydi...

TGA Premier Junior Golf owner Josh Jacobs from 2016-04-01T14:58:21

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 wh...

Match play madness in Austin, Texas! from 2016-03-25T17:43:17

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 Master...

Golf ball maker Dean Snell from 2016-03-23T17:42:43

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 o...

Golf historian and author Claudia Mazzucco from 2016-03-16T15:30:42

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 ma...

Why Jordan Spieth fights the social media trolls from 2016-03-11T16:37:37

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...

Our conversation with Gary Player from 2016-03-02T17:15:59

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. ...

Children's golf fashion maker Kelsey MacLean from 2016-02-23T16:13:28

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, ...

Rory McIlroy flexes for Brandel Chamblee from 2016-02-20T17:54:36

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 c...

DST Golf founder Bertie Cordle from 2016-02-16T19:00:15

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 hav...

How Spieth, Day, McIlroy and Fowler will deal with changes from 2016-02-12T16:43:05

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 ...

Bubba Watson steps in it in Phoenix from 2016-02-05T16:03:25

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 Wats...

The Great Shorts Controversy of 2016 from 2016-01-21T19:03:34

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 to...

The evolution of Jordan Spieth&Patrick Reed from 2016-01-16T21:32

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 impres...

The 19th Hole Golf Show: Why Jordan Spieth's 2016 doesn't matter from 2016-01-07T15:58:03

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 t...

The 19th Hole Golf Show: Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and what will define future greatness from 2015-12-17T15:32:08

Jack Nicklaus was asked about Tiger Woods' quest to catch him for about the zillionth time. But what will Tiger Woods say when he's asked about the next generation catching him AND Jack? Will we...

The 19th Hole Golf Show: Why golf needs to ditch The Donald from 2015-12-09T22:00:46

Donald Trump's fascist tone toward immigrants and Muslims is grounds for golf's most important bodies to disassociate themselves from the billionaire presidential candidate. Also, we talk about ...

The 19th Hole Golf Show: Tiger Woods Comes to Terms With The End from 2015-12-03T14:40

In a Tuesday news conference at the Hero World Challenge, Tiger Woods sounded like a man who knew the end was near. We talk about why that made us sad and reflect on why we care so much when our...

The 19th Hole Golf Show: Tiger, Furyk and Stricker as Ryder Cup assistants captains from 2015-11-18T21:53:10

Davis Love III named Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and Steve Stricker as 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup assistant captains, but what does that announcement do for the team and what impact do assistant captains re...

The 19th Hole Golf Show: Changing the winning formula on the PGA Tour from 2015-11-11T16:10:27

In the wake of first-timers winning the first five events of the new PGA Tour season, it' time to ask the question if the style of golf required to win has changed. We talk about that in the con...

Will golf's youth movement lead to flaming out sooner? from 2015-10-29T18:26:56

Smylie Kaufman becomes the second 20-something in this new PGA Tour

season to win, and it makes us wonder what skills these young guys possess that prior

generations didn't t...

On taking pride in the content we consume from 2015-10-22T17:34:18

A day after our report looking at some of golf social media's most egregious content lifters, stealers and plagiarizers, we talk about why these accounts are dangerous for folks who do create th...

Reviewing the best Presidents Cup...ever? from 2015-10-14T16:57:05

We put a bow on the 2015 Presidents Cup, including if the new format worked (it did), how Nick Price and his players screwed up a great opportunity, what Phil Mickelson meant to the U.S. team (a...

Is this the best we'll ever see Jordan Spieth play? from 2015-10-02T19:48:16

Now that Jordan Spieth has put the finishing touches on a historic season that included two majors, five wins and the FedEx Cup, the question is if he can replicate that kind of season again. Listen

Solheim Cup kerfuffle and Jason Day as Player of the Year from 2015-09-23T15:04:47

We dig into the Solheim Cup and the controversy surrounding the conceded putt that wasn't, Suzann Pettersen's reaction and apology, and whether or not it overshadows a great overall match. We al...

When to end the FedEx Cup and improving the Web.com Tour from 2015-09-16T17:43:13

The FedEx Cup playoffs resume this week with the first of the final two events at the BMW Championship. But should the playoffs, and season, end sooner? We discuss.

Also, we make the ca...

Why prematurely naming a new Big Three is a mistake from 2015-09-09T21:08:57

Golf seems in a rush to name Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy as golf's new Big Three. However, as Rickie Fowler demonstrated on Monday at the Deutsche Bank Championship, that call is p...

FedEx Cup playoffs preview and searching for answers in the face of tragedy from 2015-08-26T21:18:53

If you just want golf, skip the first 14 minutes of the show, where we talk about the tragic murder of two journalists on live TV in Virginia and the important conversations we need to stop and ...

A new Day, or the short reign of Spieth? from 2015-08-19T18:53:47

Jason Day captured the PGA Championship and put a cap on one of the best major seasons in history. We talk about why this year means even bigger things for golf moving forward. We give a mini eu...

Rory at the PGA? Tiger's getting better&getting news right from 2015-08-05T17:25:16

Rory McIlroy seems likely to play in the PGA Championship given his Wednesday workout video, so what chance does the world No. 1 have to successfully defend the Wanamaker trophy?

Tiger ...

Is Rory out for the PGA? Has Tiger Woods fired Chris Como? from 2015-07-29T21:46:03

In this week's show, we start with what we might glean from Rory McIlroy missing the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. We touch on Tiger Woods' indifference about golf and that he has perhaps fired ...

Can Jordan Spieth win the British Open? from 2015-07-16T01:14:56

On the eve of the 144th British Open, a storm is forming that could do in Jordan Spieth's chances at winning the Claret Jug and get a step closer to the single-season Grand Slam. So who will win...

Why and how golf needs to move on from Donald Trump from 2015-07-09T16:21:30

Donald Trump was a ticking time bomb, and golf knew it when it made deals with him to host big tournaments at his properties. Now that the bomb has gone off, how does golf escape, knowing its po...

Is Bubba Watson Wasting His Talent? from 2015-07-01T21:23:12

Bubba Watson won the Travelers Championship in a playoff for the second time and his eighth-career PGA Tour win. However, given his strength and talent, why isn't Watson winning more often? Is h...

U.S. Open review from 2015-06-23T20:18:51

With Jordan Spieth halfway to the Grand Slam, was the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay a good idea? Did Mike Davis nail the setup? Was the fan experience as bad as advertised? How did Fox do with their...

U.S. Open chat with Gary Player from 2015-06-23T20:18:51

Nine-time major champion Gary Player sat down with Ryan Ballengee for over 30 minutes on Wednesday at the U.S. Open to talk about Chambers Bay, his Grand Slam, the majors, the state of golf arou...

Talking golf's future with author Shane Ryan from 2015-06-10T20:40:19

Shane Ryan, author of the new book, "Slaying the Tiger: A Year Inside the Ropes on the New PGA Tour," joins the show to talk about his favorite PGA Tour characters from the book, what went into ...

U.S. Open preview with Hunter Mahan from 2015-06-10T20:40:18

Six-time PGA Tour winner Hunter Mahan joins the show to talk about the upcoming U.S Open at Chambers Bay, his endurance in the FedEx Cup playoffs, fatherhood and fulfilling his potential as a ma...

Is Rory McIlroy in trouble? from 2015-05-28T17:20:58

Rory McIlroy stunned golf with a 9-over 80 to open the Irish Open on Thursday. Combined with his 78 to miss the cut at the BMW PGA Championship, is that reason to worry about his major chances t...

There are no great golf rivalries from 2015-05-21T14:56:06

After golf collectively got excited about the prospect of a new Big Three of Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler, the world No. 1 quelled that talk with two wins in his last three star...

Rickie Fowler realizes his potential from 2015-05-13T19:23:55

Rickie Fowler picked up his second PGA Tour win on a big stage at The Players Championship, winning a three-man playoff after playing the final six holes of regulation in a staggering 6 under pa...

Comparing two young greats: Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth from 2015-05-06T14:00:12

In light of their recent wins, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy have clearly set themselves up for a potentially lengthy rivalry for domination of the sport as Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods exit ...

Reflections on Baltimore and learning golf in Charm City from 2015-04-29T14:00:12

With so many horrible images of Baltimore -- a city I love and spent so many of my formative years in -- on TV this last week, it seemed worthwhile to offer a few reflections on Charm City in th...

Masters Review with Paul McGinley from 2015-04-16T14:00:12

Paul McGinley, winning 2014 Ryder Cup captain, joined the show to talk about Jordan Spieth's approach to the Masters and how he took control of the event. The Irishman also shared his views on h...

Masters Preview with Gary Player from 2015-04-09T14:00:12

Gary Player joins us to talk about the Big Three, who he likes to win the Masters, the pressure Rory McIlroy is under to complete the career Grand Slam like he did and the importance of Tiger Wo...

Talking"Men in Green"with SI's Michael Bamberger from 2015-04-01T14:00:12

Michael Bamberger is one of the best golf writers and reporters in the business, and he's come out with a new book, "Men in Green," which details his journey to learn more about 18 legends -- so...

Playing golf with Bernhard Langer and wondering when Tiger will play again from 2015-03-27T14:00:12

We discuss playing golf with Bernhard Langer, his approach to golf and share other fun stories about the two-time Masters winner. Then we spend a few minutes discussing when, if ever, Tiger Wood...

Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed and the Future of Golf from 2015-03-18T14:00:12

Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed and Sean O'Hair gave us the Show of the Year at the Valspar Championship. What did we learn about Spieth and Reed, and their chances to win the Masters? What did can ...

Patrick Reed vs. the Media and PEDs in Golf from 2015-03-11T14:00:12

Patrick Reed has escalated a conflict with author Shane Ryan over allegations in a forthcoming book, but it's only hurting his cause. Meanwhile, John Daly assails the PGA Tour's anti-doping prog...

What on Earth Was Dan Olsen Thinking? from 2015-03-03T14:00:12

We give some backstory on Dan Olsen's false accusations about a Tiger Woods suspension, as well some context to the issues faced by caddies at The Honda Classic last weekend.

A Brand New U.S. Approach to the Ryder Cup from 2015-02-25T14:00:12

Davis Love III is the new-old 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain, and he's front man for a new approach to the biennial matches. Are the changes good? Why did it take a task force to implement common s...

On the Futures of Davis Love III and Tiger Woods from 2015-02-18T14:00:12

We wonder if Davis Love III is the right man to be the 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain and when, if ever, Tiger Woods' game will be tournament ready.

Remembering Billy Casper from 2015-02-11T14:00:12

A look at the life and legacy of Billy Casper, recalled through his autobiography and multiple personal conversations and time spent with the golf legend. What a life as a golfer and a man.

What is wrong with Tiger Woods? from 2015-02-03T14:00:12

It seems Tiger Woods hit rock bottom at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, posting his worst-ever round as a pro. Is this true bottom? If Woods can't shake the chipping yips, will he walk away f...

What really happpened to Robert Allenby? from 2015-01-28T14:00:12

Some 12 days after Robert Allenby's weird Friday night in Honolulu, we still don't have a clear picture of what happened. So let's figure it out based on all the info we have and a little detect...

Ruining the 16th at the Phoenix Open from 2015-01-14T14:00:12

The PGA Tour has decided to crack down on how players and caddies interact with the rowdy fans at the par-3 16th at TPC Scottsdale. Why now? What for? We'll discuss that and Patrick Reed's journ...

Previewing the Tournament of Champions from 2015-01-07T14:00:12

The PGA Tour is back with the first event of 2015, the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. We preview the Hawaii-based event and who we like to do well, including Matt Kuchar and Bubba Watson. We a...

Get Excited for 2015 Golf! from 2014-12-18T14:00:12

As the calendar rolls over into 2015, there's so much to be excited about in golf's new year. From Rory McIlroy to Tiger Woods, from Jordan Spieth to Lydia Ko, and so much more, it's going to be...

Tiger Woods across the River Jordan at the Hero from 2014-12-11T14:00:12

How did Tiger Woods look in his return at the Hero World Challenge? What expectations should we have for Woods going into 2015? On the other end of the leaderboard, the sky is the limit for winn...

Does the modern golfer want a home course? from 2014-12-05T14:00:12

A golf industry observer feels modern players don't associate club membership with prosperity, but rather as an entertainment option. Do you agree? Would you rather have a home course or play al...

Will Tiger Woods matter in 2015? from 2014-12-01T14:00:12

Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge, and we're wondering what kind of player will show up Isleworth, and if that guy will matter in 2015.

Tiger Woods v. Dan Jenkins from 2014-11-19T14:00:12

Tiger Woods responds with fury to a parody interview written by Dan Jenkins and published in the December issue of Golf Digest. What was gained by all of this? Where does Woods go from here in h...

Golf by the hour, or respecting your time and enjoyment from 2014-11-13T14:00:12

The USGA's Pace of Play symposium has Ryan wondering if the best way to speed up golf is to make people pay not for an 18-hole round, but by the hour. We also look at what the devaluing of golf ...

How par 3 courses can grow golf and save land from 2014-11-05T14:00:12

We've tackled the truth about golf's declining participation. Now let's tackle how we can grow the sport, save land and have some fun. Par 3 courses almost went the way of the Dodo bird, but the...

Curing golf and its participation woes from 2014-07-20T14:00:12

Now that broader media is trying to explain why golf is losing players, it's time to set the record straight about the long and short-term problems...and what to do about them.

Tiger Woods came back, Michelle Wie and Top 5 Pat from 2014-06-28T14:00:12

Tiger Woods made his comeback to the PGA Tour, but not for the reason you think. Michelle Wie exemplifies believing in what you're doing. And Patrick Reed is back on top of a leaderboard after s...

Does Donald Trump deserve praise? from 2014-02-06T14:00:12

Donald Trump unveiled the new Doral Resort and Spa this week in South Florida. While Trump (with help) has painted a masterpiece, how does it help average golfers? Who will?

What ideas will save golf? from 2014-01-28T14:00:12

Coming out of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Ryan Ballengee has some ideas on HackGolf and the problems preventing golf from growing.