Podcasts by The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf
Welcome to The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf podcast.
With over 34,000 golf courses, tens of millions of golfers, and hundreds of thousands supporting the game of golf worldwide, there are endless untold stories about how golf has impacted and shaped lives. Take a listen as we uncover those compelling stories in our podcast.
Your host is Matt Considine, CEO of NewClub, a Chicago-based golf society.
About NewClub
NewClub is a society of passionate golfers who desire more compelling golf. Modeled after golf societies in Great Britain and Ireland, NewClub introduces its vetted community of members to a select network of prestigious clubs admired for their history, architecture, and commitment to the game of golf.
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Peloton for Putting with the Founders of Puttr, Matt Allard & Daniel Ledford from 2021-12-08T09:00:22
Ever wonder what would happen if Peloton got into the putting game? Wonder no more thanks to Matt Allard and Daniel Ledford, the founders of Puttr.
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Soul Stirring Golf & Bandon Dunes with Chris Keiser from 2021-11-30T20:53:01
Chris Keiser joins the Bag Drop to talk about heart and soul of golf, the greatness of Bandon Dunes, and more.
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The Secret Home of Golf with Author Jim Hartsell from 2021-11-24T07:00:29
Author Jim Hartsell joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about his book "The Secret Home Of Golf", the magical place we all know as Sweetens Cove Golf Club. Jim also delves into what Swee...
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The Life and Times of Alexa Stirling with Historian Sidney Matthew from 2021-11-01T08:00:34
Historian Sidney Matthew joins the Bag Drop to talk about Alexa Stirling, the inspiration for Atlanta's Club Championship belt. Stirling, a historic golfer who won the U.S. Women's Amateur 1916, 19...
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It's Just Golf with Casey Kermes, NewClub's Territory Manager for Atlanta from 2021-10-19T14:27:39
Casey Kermes is a past PGA professional and well-traveled golfer, who is now NewClub's Territory Manager in Atlanta, growing the society and building relationships in the area. Casey joins the Bag ...
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The Bag Drop Live with Dottie Pepper from 2021-10-05T17:58:31
2-time major champion, 17-time winner, author, and CBS announcer Dottie Pepper joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about her golf life and book, “Letters to a Future Champion.”
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The Making Of Champions, Micah Kraus of Genuine Article Studio from 2021-09-27T08:00:19
With the 2021 Chicago Club Championship upcoming, a new society tradition is in the making. Through talented local artists, a hand-crafted championship belt and medals will be awarded to our champi...
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Open Champion & Ryder Cup Winner Ben Curtis, with Luke Taylor of Clubs and Corks Podcast from 2021-09-20T08:00:16
It's Ryder Cup week! Ryder Cup winner and Open Champion Ben Curtis joins the Bag Drop along with Luke Taylor of Clubs and Corks Podcast.
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Finding The Surest Way with Tyler Rae of Tyler Rae Design from 2021-08-23T08:00:25
Reknowned golf course architect Tyler Rae joins the Bag Drop.
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The Bag Drop Live with Tom Coyne from 2021-08-16T14:24:16
Tom Coyne, New York Times best selling author, senior editor of The Golfer's Journal, host of TGJ podcast, and member of NewClub, joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about his adventures...
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Culver Academies Superintendent with Mike Vessely from 2021-08-09T20:35:06
Mike Vessely, the superintendent of Culver Academy Golf Course, a Langford and Moreau 9-hole gem in Culver, Indiana joins the Bag Drop with special guest host and Ambassador member Jake Brown. Mike...
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If It's Not Fun, It's Not Worth Doing with Jim Ryan Golf Course Design from 2021-08-02T08:00:24
Jim Ryan, golf course designer, who's expertise of digital renditions of lost golf courses brings us a fascinating history of the lost volcano hole at Kankakee Elks, this year's return host of The ...
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Adapt or Die, Golf Marketing with Spencer Hadelman of Advantage Marketing from 2021-07-19T08:00:20
Spencer Hadelman joins this episode of the Bag Drop.
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Young Tommy Morris with Stephen Proctor, Author and Historian from 2021-07-12T17:22:32
Stephen Proctor, author and historian, joins the Bag Drop to talk all about golf in Scotland, the R&A, and a spiritied history lesson on Young Tom Morris.
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Gritty Journey With Bill Welter, Owner of Journeyman Distillery from 2021-07-05T08:00:10
Bill Welter, founder and owner of Journeyman Distillery, joins the Bag Drop. Journeyman Distillery is also the official sponsor of the Summer Medal at Sand Valley Golf Resort on the weekend of July...
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Meandering Through History with Dan Moore, Golf Historian & William Langford Expert from 2021-06-28T08:00:29
Dan Moore, a Chicago-based golf historian who's an expert of William Langford, joins us to talk about some of our society's favorite local courses (i.e. Lawsonia and Kankakee Elks) and his golf sto...
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Imagine What's Next with Malcolm Scovil, Founder of Imagine Golf from 2021-06-21T08:00:29
Founder of Imagine Golf, Malcolm Scovil, joins the podcast to talk all things St. Andrews and imagining the best and brightest future of our game.
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The Bag Drop Live with Ron Read, Author of Starting the U.S. Open from 2021-06-14T08:00:23
Ron Read, the long-time starter of the U.S. Open and the author of "Starting the US Open, From Shinnecock to Pebble Beach" joins the Bag Drop Live for a special episode.
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One Leg at a Time with Sam Bettinardi from 2021-06-07T08:00:21
Sam Bettinardi, Executive Vice President of Bettinardi Golf, joins us to talk about building world-class golf equipment, untold stories about golf in Chicago, and more.
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Ask the Question & Open The Door with Greg Ramsey of Barnbougle Dunes from 2021-05-31T08:00:13
Greg Ramsey, the golf course developer behind Barnbougle Dunes in Australia and Arm End Golf Links in Tasmania, joins the Bag Drop to talk about growing up on Ratho Farm, developing world-class gol...
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Don't Give Up with Philip Arouca of NewClub Chicago from 2021-05-24T08:00:30
Philip Arouca, past Illinois Open winner (2011)and NewClub's first Chicago-based employee, joins the Bag Drop to talk about his own golf journey and diving into what he'll be doing for the society ...
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No Quit with Nick Hardy of The Korn Ferry Tour from 2021-05-17T08:00:26
Nick Hardy, a rising star on the Korn Ferry Tour and Chicagoland golf legend, joins us to talk about his golf story and the Evans Scholars Invitational at the Glen Club, where he'll look for his fi...
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The Value of Architecture with Vaughn Halyard from 2021-05-10T08:00:20
Grammy Award winning producer Vaughn Halyard joins the Bag Drop to talk about his wide ranging contributions to the golf industry and what it's like to work with superstars in the music and film in...
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The Bag Drop Live with Jay Revell from 2021-05-03T08:00:22
For our very first live edition of the Bag Drop, we welcome Jay Revell, reknowned golf author and all-around good guy, for an in-person-via-Zoom conversation with the society.
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Dwell On The Good Ones with Mark Wilson, 5-time Champion on the PGA Tour from 2021-04-26T08:00:21
5-time champion on the PGA Tour, Mark Wilson, joins us to tell us about life on the tour, his mental game mastery, and how he transitioned into the broadcast booth.
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Runs In The Family, Mike Bolan & Matt Krug of Eagle Springs Golf Resort from 2021-04-20T08:00:29
Mike Bolan and Matt Krug of Eagle Springs Golf Resort talk about what it takes to be a 9-hole course that could and what it's like to have a special generational torch passed.
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Searching for Harry Collis with Paul Wellman, An Everyman Golf Historian from 2021-04-12T08:00:36
A true everyman golf historian, NewClub member Paul Wellman joins us to dive deep into his latest research project on Harry Collis, a little known golf architect based in Chicago during the Golden ...
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Field Dreams with Mike and Ashley Young of The Fields Golf Club from 2021-04-05T08:00:20
Mike and Ashley Young, designers, owners and operators of The Fields Golf Club in La Grange, Georgia join the Bag Drop to talk about the trials and tribulations of golf operationsthey and why the ...
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Rill Talk with Roger Steele of Hipe Media from 2021-03-29T08:00:19
Roger Steele, founder of Hipe Media and winner of Golf Digest's "2020 Why Haven't I Been Following This Guy Yet" award, joins the Bag Drop to talk about his contributions to the Advocate Profession...
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A Player’s Ball with Tron Carter of No Laying Up from 2021-03-22T08:00:29
Tron Carter (Todd Schuster) of No Laying Up joins us on the Bag Drop to talk all about the Atlanta golf and food scene as well as delving into his decision to start playing lefty.
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No Expectations with Grueter Golf Founders Jen Corcoran and Haley Hillesland from 2021-03-15T08:00:28
Hey sports fans, Grueter Golf founders Jen Corcoran and Haley Hillesland join us to talk about their founding story, how they're changing golf (and what they don't want to change), and to confirm r...
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We’re Talking About Practice with Golf Blueprint's Kevin Moore and Nico Darras from 2021-03-08T09:00:22
Golf Blueprint co-founders Kevin Moore (also NewClub's Chief Ambassador) and Nico Darras join the Bag Drop to talk about their founding story, their golf philosophy, and more.
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The Keiser Method with Michael Keiser Jr. from 2021-03-01T09:00:32
Michael Keiser Jr. discusses the Lido project currently underway at Sand Valley, how he approaches building golf courses, and what the “Keiser” method is all about.
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Masters Near Misses - PJ Malik, Fox Sports & PGA Tour Radio from 2020-11-09T09:00:29
With a November Masters week upon us, our favorite golf statistician PJ Malik rejoins the Bag Drop to get ready for 2020’s journey down Magnolia Lane.
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Country Music & The GSGA - Eric Dodd and Tripp Pendergast from 2020-10-26T08:00:16
Country music singer/songwriter Eric Dodd and NewClub member Tripp Pendergast join the Bag Drop to talk about golf, music, White Claws, and how the Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) is impactin...
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Making A Difference - Lea Jesse, CEO of First Tee Greater Chicago from 2020-10-19T08:00:24
On this episode, we’re joined by Lea Jesse, the CEO of First Tee Greater Chicago. Listen in to hear what’s new with the First Tee Greater Chicago, Lea’s own golf journey, and hearing two Ohioans s...
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Mr. Burger - Chandler Goodman, Golf & Comedy from 2020-10-12T08:00:35
In this episode of our member series, we’re joined by member Chandler Goodman. Chandler, AKA Mr. Burger, tells us about his passion for golf, comedy, and creativity.
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The NCGS Western Open - Dan Cermak, Downers Grove Golf Club Historian from 2020-10-01T23:19:16
To help us prepare for this Saturday’s Western Open at Downers Grove Golf Club, we’re joined by Dan Cermak. Dan is a former executive director of Downers Grove Park District and also a volunteer hi...
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Happiness - Steve Smith, 2020 NewClub Points Leader from 2020-09-21T08:00:38
Steve Smith, co-owner of Smith Devereaux wines, music manager, and current 2020 NewClub championship points leader joins the Bag Drop for this week’s episode in our member series.
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The 2020 U.S. Open - PJ Malik, Fox Sports & PGA Tour Radio from 2020-09-14T08:00:33
PJ Malik returns for an update on his time during the pandemic, the Fox Sports loss of the U.S. Open broadcast, and his take on the upcoming major at Winged Foot.
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The Many Dimensions Of Bill Colbert, NCGS Member Extraordinaire from 2020-09-08T09:00:19
Bill Colbert, a member like none other. Enjoy this episode of our member series.
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Golf For The People - Michael McCartin and Will Smith, National Links Trust from 2020-08-24T09:00:36
On this episode, we’re joined by Michael McCartin and Will Smith from the National Links Trust, a fantastic organization that’s dedicated to broadening access to our great game through the developm...
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Amateur Hour Ashley - Ashley Harrison from 2020-08-17T09:00:45
On this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Harrison, a new society member in Chicago, to talk all about her entrance into the game, the background of her Instagram account, why it’s so hard to keep ro...
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Our 2020 Palmer Award Recipient, Chris Bojar from 2020-08-10T09:00:32
Chris Bojar, our 2020 Palmer Award recipient, joins us for this episode of the Bag Drop.
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A Tradition Much Like Another - Grant Gers, Creator Of Augusta West, Eagles and Arrows from 2020-07-27T09:00:29
In this episode of the member series, we talk with Grant Gers, who has a rich history of golf in his familiy, is the founder of Eagles and Arrows, and building Augusta West, a backyard course to ho...
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From Maryland To Illinois - Draymond Washington, Former Pro Soccer Player from 2020-07-23T08:00:19
In this episode of our member series, Draymond Washington joins us to talk about his journey from pro soccer to a healthy obession with golf and his move from the East Coast to the Midwest.
Golf In A Town Of Politics - Brian McKeon, Contributor for the National Links Trust from 2020-07-16T08:00:36
In this episode of the member series, D.C. Ambassador Brian McKeon joins us to talk about the National Links Trust, how he got back into golf, and what it’s like to be a golfer in our capitol city....
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Rubber Meets the Road - Dick Robbins, Member Services Manager at Firestone Country Club from 2020-07-13T09:00:34
On this episode, we’re joined by Dick Robbins, whose official title is Member Services Manager for Firestone Country Club, but has far more responsibility that the title alone and more historic kno...
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South Bend Is For Golfers - Jake Brown, Indiana’s Finest Lefty from 2020-07-09T09:00:31
Jake Brown is a true ambassador for the game of golf, particularly for golf in South Bend, Indiana. Jake joins us on the latest episode of our Member Series to talk Indiana golf, his experience wit...
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Re-Release with Brent Roberson, Superintendent of Sweetens Cove from 2020-07-06T09:00:31
A re-release of Brent Roberson, the superintendent of Sweetens Cove Golf Club from March 31, 2019.
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A Master of Public Golf - Troy Newport, General Manager at Cog Hill Golf Club from 2020-06-29T09:00:32
On this episode, we chat with Troy Newport, the general manager at Cog Hill Golf Club, about the future of the club, his background in golf, and why he has such a passion for public golf and youth ...
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Screw The Scorecard - Jim Sitar, @GolfClubHouses from 2020-06-25T09:00:12
In this episode of our member series, Jim Sitar joins us. Take a listen to Jim’s story, his background in golf, and a behind-the-scenes look at his popular Instagram account, Golf Clubhouses. (@gol...
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Soul vs. Science - Brett Cyrgalis, Author of Golf's Holy War from 2020-06-22T10:00:52
For our latest book in our society book club, we read Golf’s Holy War by author Brett Cyrgalis, who is also a sportswriter at the New York Post and a contributor for Golf Digest. Brett joins us on ...
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PrairieView Preview - Quinn Virgil & Andrew Canfield, The Adventurer and The Birdie Machine from 2020-06-18T19:04:50
In this episode of our member series, Quinn Virgil and Andrew Canfield join us. Quinn and Andrew are our western-most members in the state, hailing from Oregon, Illinois where we will soon get to e...
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The Nine Virtues of Golf with Author Jay Revell from 2020-06-15T09:00:40
Jay Revell, contributor to Golf.com, The Golfer’s Journal, and author of his latest golf book release, The Nine Virtues of Golf, joins us on the Bag Drop. Jay tells us about his book (currently the...
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A Round Trip - Craig Mycoskie, Golfer + Brewmaster from 2020-06-11T09:00:38
In this episode of our member series, we chat with Craig Mycoskie about why he loves golf in Scotland, how he got into the brewing business, and what kind of golf the society can expect in Atlanta....
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A Historic Past - David MacKesey, Historian at The Club at Lac La Belle from 2020-06-08T11:00:38
With our upcoming Wisco Weekend trip, enjoy a trek into the history of golf, Lac La Belle, and Carnoustie with David MacKesey, historian at the Club at Lac La Belle.
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More Than The Tour Van - Jackson Kemper, Former Mizuno Man & Occassional Tour Caddie from 2020-06-04T11:00:27
Jackson Kemper joins us in the latest episode in our member series to talk about his time at Mizuno rubbing elbows with pros like Brooks Koepka and what it’s like to be a tour caddie for 5-time PGA...
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Bucket Lister - Rich Tock, PGA Ambassador & Steve Pease, Marketing Manager for Erin Hills from 2020-06-01T11:01:17
In this episode, we welcome Rich Tock, the PGA ambassador for Erin Hills, along with the course’s marketing manager, Steve Pease. With Wisco Weekend just around the corner, listen in to hear Rich a...
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Play Your Own Game - Zareefa Flener, Managing & Founding Partner at Flener IP & Business Law from 2020-05-28T11:00:37
For this episdoe of our member series, we talk with Zareefa Flener, who is the founding partner at her own IP and business law firm. Even though Zareefa found golf later than some, she loves the ga...
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Re-Release with Rob Collins, Designer & Architect of Sweetens Cove from 2020-05-25T23:18:55
Enjoy this re-release of our conversation with Rob Collins, designer and architect of Sweetens Cove, from February 2019.
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Fairways & Friendship - Scotty Rolf and Patrick Sala from 2020-05-21T11:00:33
In a throwback episode to a recording to the days of meet ups, indoor simulators, and bag rooms at Five Iron Golf, founding members Scotty Rolf and Patrick Sala join the Bag Drop to reminisce about...
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Community by Design - David Marcucilli, Design Coordinator at Nicklaus Design from 2020-05-18T11:00:33
In this episode, we talk with Ambassador member David Marcucilli, design coordinator at Nicklaus Design. David, who has a degree in agronomy and turfgrass management, is in a role where he’s the co...
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Donnie Darr, Assistant Golf Coach at Oklahoma State University from 2020-05-14T11:00:43
On this episode, Matt welcomes Donnie Darr, his former college golf coach at University of Akron. Donnie is now the assistant golf coach at Oklahoma State University, the alma mater of tour pros Vi...
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No Folly - Craig Haltom, Owner Of Craig Haltom Golf Design from 2020-05-11T08:00:44
In this episode, we talk with Craig Haltom, who is directly respsonsible for amazing golf experiences as an architect, golf designer, and leader of a golf management company. Without Craig, the wor...
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It's A Delicious Game - Huge Galdones, Food Photographer from 2020-05-07T08:00:24
In this episode of our Member Series, we talk with Huge Galdones, food photographer for some of the top chefs and restaurants in the country. Take a listen to hear Huge's golf journey, pandemic lif...
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Mini-Tour Life - Ryan French, Founder of Monday Q Info from 2020-05-04T08:00:38
In this episode, we talk with Ryan French, Twitter's maven of “Monday Q Info” and mini-tour life, about golf coming back to the Midwest, life as a caddie on various mini tours, and the backstory on...
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Golf Is Everywhere - Patrick Scoville, NewClub's Ambassador to the Continent of Africa from 2020-04-30T08:00:28
This week in our Member Series, we catch up with our farthest-from-home Ambassador, Patrick Scoville. Living in Kenya, Africa, Patrick tells us what life and golf is like overseas.
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Michael Bamberger, Author and Senior Writer for GOLF Magazine and Sports Illustrated from 2020-04-27T08:00:28
In this episode, we talk to Michael Bamberger, senior writer at Sports Illustrated, GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com, and storied author of To The Linksland, The Green Road Home, The Swinger, The Second ...
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Purpose In The Pursuit - John Williams, Soon-To-Be Graduate Student at St. Andrews from 2020-04-23T08:00:23
In this episode in our member series, we chat with John Williams, an Ambassador member from Colorado. Enjoy a refreshing conversation with John about the soul of the game, caddying at Winged Foot, ...
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Fun and Flop Shots - Zac Blair, PGA Tour Pro and Founder of The Buck Club from 2020-04-20T08:00:33
On this episode, we welcome Zac Blair, a PGA tour professional and founder of the Buck Club. Take a listen and hear Zac give us an update on life in Utah, family life, and of course, golf.
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Serve & Protect - Brendan O'Neill, Police Officer, City Of Hammond from 2020-04-16T08:00:25
In this member series episode, we talk with Brendan O’Neill, who is lifelong golfer, a Chicago NCGS member, and a police officer for the city of Hammond in Indiana. Take a listen to hear Brendan ta...
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Keep The Faith - Carson Solien, Head Golf Professional at Oak Park Country Club from 2020-04-13T08:00:33
In this episode, we catch up with Carson Solien, the head golf professional at Oak Park Country Club. Carson, preceded by names like Masters winner Horton Smith and Illinois Golf Hall of Famer Erri...
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The 2011 Masters - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio from 2020-04-09T08:00:33
Fashion, 21-year old Rory, good guy Geoff Ogilvy, slow-play Jason Day, and Tiger's band-aid swing... PJ Malik, statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio, returns during what would have been Maste...
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The 98 Masters - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio from 2020-04-06T08:00:23
It's isolation time! We're going to miss this year's Masters dearly, but thankfully we can reminisce about the 1998 Masters with Jack making an epic run, Duval and Freddie battling it out, and O'Me...
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Good Curling - Phil Arouca, 2011 Illinois Open Champion from 2020-04-02T08:00:22
In this episode, we chat with Phil Arouca, the 2011 Illinois Open Champion, former pro, and NewClub member, at a setting unlike most others -- the Chicago Curling Club in Northbrook. Phil is a memb...
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Bob Peele, The Retail Golfer Who Helped Create Bandon Dunes from 2020-03-30T08:00:22
Bob Peele, a successful Chicagoan, avid golfer, and lifelong friend of Mike Keiser is one of the "retail golfers" featured in the book, Dream Golf: The Making Of Bandon Dunes, playing an important ...
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Mindfulness During A Pandemic - Dr. Joe Parent, Author of Zen Golf from 2020-03-26T08:00:20
Dr. Joe Parent, friend of the society and author of Zen Golf: Mastering The Mental Game, helps us get through these uncertain times through mindfulness, breath, and meditation. Take a listen to a t...
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For The Soul Of The Game - Kevin C. Moore, NewClub Chief Ambassador from 2020-03-23T17:42:22
Just a conversation between two lifelong buddies about golf, favorite golf holes, Grand Theft Auto, and Mountain Dew.
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Live Panel Discussion with Chicago's Top Club Operators from 2020-03-13T08:00:38
This week, we enjoyed a meet up of general managers, PGA members, and club presidents for a conversation around the evolving golf landscape in Chicagoland and recorded a special live podcast with a...
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My Chicago Golf - Marcus Yado, PGA from 2020-03-09T08:00:20
In this episode, we talk with Marcus Yado, PGA, owner of My Chicago Golf, about how he got into the game and some of his golf experiences at Sand Valley and Bandon Dunes.
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NewClub Champ - John Ballou from 2020-03-02T17:11:14
In our last season of the Bag Drop, we uncovered the untold stories from the PGA pros, superintendents, architects, and operators who make it possible for us to play the game we all love. To kick o...
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On The Right Track - Keith Rhebb, Golf Course Designer and Builder from 2019-09-09T05:22:10
Joining us this week is Keith Rhebb, the designer and builder behind Winter Park 9, the new short course at Forest Dunes, Cabot Cliffs, and Streamsong red course. Keith was kind enough to show a fe...
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A Spring Throwback - Matt Fonner, Head PGA Pro at Glen Flora Country Club from 2019-08-26T05:11:22
Our conversation with Matt Fonner -- head PGA professional at Glen Flora Country Club -- may have happened in early April, but we fondly remember the start of the season, the Masters, and the excit...
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From Farm To Golf - Lee Stone, Co-Architect at Champion Hill from 2019-08-18T05:46:22
Lee Stone, co-architect of Champion Hill, joins us on the Bag Drop to tell his story how he went from growing fruit and Christmas Trees to building one of the finest courses in Northern Michigan.
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New Old Tom? - Ben Hotaling, Some Guy’s Backyard from 2019-08-12T05:27:32
Day job? Technology sales. Passion? Building backyard golf that might be one of the most unique and ambitious courses in the world. Ben Hotaling, who is the guy behind Some Guy’s Backyard, joins us...
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Live with Andy Johnson, The Fried Egg from 2019-08-05T05:18:59
Andy Johnson, founder of The Fried Egg and long-drive champion at the Sunrise Stableford, was kind enough to join our tournament at Ravisloe Country Club and join The Bag Drop for a live podcast af...
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Finding The Great American Golf Course - Tom Coyne, Best-Selling Author, Host of TGJ Podcast from 2019-07-29T13:43:19
We caught up with Tom Coyne, best-selling author of “A Course Called Ireland” and many others, at Downer’s Grove Golf Club for our first live podcast after a fun round at the site of America’s firs...
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Golf Legend, Master Plumber - Bruce Devlin, Former Pro Golfer, Course Architect, and Sportscaster from 2019-07-22T02:48:53
We’re proud to welcome Bruce Devlin to the Bag Drop. Mr. Devlin is one of the most decorated professional golfers ever to play, with 8 (or 10 if you’re really counting) PGA Tour wins, a Senior PGA ...
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The Open - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio from 2019-07-15T05:03:39
Back for our final pod covering the PGA major tournaments, PJ Malik (Statistician and Researcher for FOX Sports and PGA Tour Radio), talks about the history of the Open, a quick recap of where he’s...
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Family Man - Mark Labiak, PGA Head Professional at Ruth Lake Country Club from 2019-07-08T05:39:03
Mark Labiak, PGA Head Professional at Ruth Lake Country Club, joins the Bag Drop to talk music, family life, and holes-in-one. Yes, multiple holes in one.
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Zen Chicago - Dr. Joe Parent, Corporate Speaker, Best-selling Author, PGA Tour Instructor from 2019-06-24T04:59:16
This past weekend was a special one. We were honored to have Dr. Joe Parent, author of the best-selling book Zen Golf, spend the last few days with NewClub in Chicago. It was an incredible experien...
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Play For Fun, Not Score - Nathan Perry, PGA Head Golf Pro at Aurora Country Club from 2019-06-17T07:21:16
Nathan Perry, PGA Head Golf Professional at Aurora Country Club, joins the Bag Drop from Ernesto’s Cave (club locker room manager) to talk golf architecture, compelling golf courses, and what makes...
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U.S. Open - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio from 2019-06-10T04:21:57
PJ Malik, FOX Sports and PGA Tour Radio’s resident statistician and researcher, returns to The Bag Drop to get us all ready for the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.
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Jack O'Callahan, Member of The Miracle on Ice 1980 Olympic Team & Former NHL Player from 2019-06-03T06:00:07
Joining the Bag Drop is Jack O’Callahan, member of the 1980 Miracle on Ice Olympic hockey team and former player for the Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils.
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Smelling The Dirt - Mike Devries, Golf Course Architect of Kingsley Club from 2019-05-27T04:42:40
Joining the Bag Drop this episode is Mike Devries, Golf Course Architect of Kingsley Club, Cape Wickham, Meadow Club & Greywalls.
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Evans Scholars & Web.com Stars - Chris Montagno, Tournament Dir. of the Evans Scholars Invitational from 2019-05-20T06:46
Chris Montagno, the tournament director of the Evans Scholars Invitational, joins us on The Bag Drop to kick off tournament week with the Web.com for the Evans Scholars Invitational at the Glen Club.
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PGA Prep - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio from 2019-05-13T08:00:09
PJ Malik, FOX Sports and PGA Tour Radio’s resident statistician and researcher, returns to The Bag Drop to reflect on this year’s Masters and look ahead to the PGA Championship at Bethpage.
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Pure Pro - Patrick Crow, Head Professional at Chicago Highlands from 2019-05-06T13:55:36
In this episode, I spoke with Patrick Crow, the head professional at Chicago Highlands in Westchester, Illinois. Patrick and I spoke about why he’s passionate about his job and his club, what it wa...
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Smiles Welcome - Brent Roberson, Superintendent of Sweetens Cove Golf Club from 2019-04-22T02:30:02
In this episode, just days before NewClub Golf Society’s Spring Meeting, we welcome Brent Roberson, Superintendent of Sweetens Cove Golf Club. Brent, in his first ever podcast, shares with us how t...
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Your Hickory Champion - Neil Schuster, Co-Founder of No Laying Up from 2019-04-15T09:00:24
It’s our first champion golfer on the Bag Drop: Neil Schuster, Co-Founder of No Laying Up, and the 2019 winner of the hickory championship at the Riinger, which was held at the site of our Spring M...
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The Masters, Part 2: 1980 to 2019 - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio from 2019-04-08T04:15:15
In part two of our Masters edition with PJ Malik, we pick up where we left off in the 80s and make our way through the Tiger years and what to expect for 2019.
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An Exhaustive History of The Masters, Part 1 - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio from 2019-04-01T04:19:50
In this special two-part Masters edition of the Bag Drop, I spoke with PJ Malik, who is a statistician and researcher for FOX Sports and PGA Tour Radio. In part one, we learn about PJ’s fascinating...
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True Craftsman - Paul Ciccarelli, Owner of Aim Better, Assistant Superintendent at The Dunes Club from 2019-03-25T03:45:35
In this episode, we’re honored to speak with Paul Ciccarelli, Assistant Superintendent of The Dunes Club in New Buffalo, Michigan and the owner of Aim Better Golf, a craft shop that makes golf spec...
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A Chattanooga Golf Legend, Part 2 - Doug Stein, Founder & President of Black Creek Club from 2019-03-18T14:59:37
In part two of our episode with Doug Stein, founder and president of Black Creek Club, Doug and I talk about the new world of golf media, his golf travels and playing some of the top courses in Ame...
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A Chattanooga Golf Legend, Part 1 - Doug Stein, Founder & President of Black Creek Club from 2019-03-11T05:48:07
In our latest installment of the people and places in the surrounding area of NewClub’s first Spring Meeting, I spoke with Doug Stein, founder and president of Black Creek Club in Chattanooga, Tenn...
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The Forever Point Guard - Andy Mack, CEO of SnapMobile from 2019-03-04T03:15:56
In this episode, I spoke with Andy Mack, CEO of SnapMobile, a tech company based in Chicago. In our first in-person pod, Andy reveals his basketball idol, how J.B. Holmes helped shape his future, w...
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The All-American - Marty Schiene, Men’s Golf Coach at DePaul University from 2019-02-18T09:00:25
In this episode, we spoke with Marty Schiene, a former All-American at University of Illinois, three-time Illinois Open champion, former member of the PGA tour, and the head men’s golf coach at Dep...
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Out of the Ordinary, Part 2 - Rob Collins, Designer and Architect of Sweetens Cove from 2019-02-11T07:44:52
In part 2 of this episode, Rob and I discuss our first experiences playing the old course in St. Andrews, its impact on his design principles and view of the game, Rob’s dream design scenarios, a t...
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Out of the Ordinary, Part 1 - Rob Collins, Designer and Architect of Sweetens Cove from 2019-02-04T06:24:30
In this two-part episode, I spoke with Rob Collins, the golf course architect, designer, and influential force behind Sweetens Cove in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. In part 1, we talk about the creat...
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Just Breathe - Dr. Joe Parent, Author of ZenGolf from 2019-01-21T00:03:36
On this very special episode I speak with Dr. Joseph Parent, author of the best selling book Zen Golf. Dr. Joe has been a PGA tour instructor for the last 35 years has changed the way golf is taugh...
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On The Road - Patrick Koenig, the RGV Tour from 2018-12-13T17:16:27
In this episode, we spoke with the founder of the RGV Tour, Patrick Koenig. On January 31, 2018, Patrick set out in his appropriately named “recreational golf vehicle” to play as much golf as human...
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The Doctors of Golf - Maxwell Evans, PGA teaching professional at SmartGolf & Fitness from 2018-11-29T17:01:24
In this episode of the Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, we spoke with Maxwell Evans, PGA teaching professional at SmartGolf & Fitness in Chicago. Max represents the next wave of instructors who ut...
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The Old Pro - Mike Harmon, PGA, Director of Golf at Secession Golf Club from 2018-10-30T16:33:45
In this episode, our guest is Mike Harmon, PGA professional, and the director of golf at Secession Golf Club in Beaufort, South Carolina. When we asked Mike to highlight some of his golf accomplish...
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Your Friendly Neighborhood PGA Pro - Carrie Williams, Exec. Dir. of the IL PGA of America from 2018-09-26T19:52:38
In this episode we’re speaking with Carrie Williams, the executive director of the Illinois section for the PGA of America.
As the largest sports organization in the world, the PGA of Ame...
Golf, Life and Royal County Down - Kevin Dorrian, Caddie at Royal County Down from 2018-09-05T17:23:32
When traveling to Ireland to play the oldest and most well-known golf clubs in the world, one might stand out: Royal County Down. I've played it twice before, but this time was unique and special b...
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The Don - Don Pieper, GM and Director of Golf at the Merit Club from 2018-08-18T00:31:30
Our first guest on the NewClub podcast is Don Pieper, PGA, the general manager and director of golf at the Merit Club in Libertyville, Illinois. Hear about how Don got into the golf business, why h...
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The Business of Golf - Steve Skinner, CEO of KemperSports & KemperLesnik from 2018-08-17T23:58:24
Some analysts say the golf business is dwindling. Others contest that after years of decline, the industry has stabilized and is now positioned for a resurgence. Regardless of what the stats show, ...
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