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Czabe and the Gang finally get to tee it up at one of the DMV's best layouts and overall facilities. They discuss the course's history, and have fond memories of the ol' Kemper Open, despite lackluster fields, and often times "who is that guy" winners. John Ronis appreciates his career in golf, as Czabe recounts what it was like working at Avenel during college. The fellas also talk Walker Cup and more, all from the lovely grill room overlooking the 18th.

Czabe welcomes the Gang for a virtual episode, where they discuss who made the Presidents Cup team for later this month at Medina, and why? Most of the guys are "fine" with young Mr. Koivun, but Czabe sure is not. He explains why not. How come the "Internationals" can't compete in this event? Does everything need "juice" or can we accept there are cycles? Tiger Woods pleads guilty, loses liscense. Coulda been worse, but it's not nothing. MORE.....

Czabe welcomes the gang, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen to discuss the PGA Tour and Brian Rolapp's presser at East Lake where we now now the basic shape of the new 2028 playoff system. Overall, not bad. But still a few lingering details. LIV takes one last death gasp at Indy. What path back to the Tour will Rolapp provide, if any? The Good Good commercial that went from bad, to worse. A tale of a marketing shank for the ages. MORE.....

Czabe and the Gang, Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Buddy Christensen gather to discuss the endgame for the LIV Tour. What are Rahm's options. What do you believe? Is Bryson alone on an island? Michael Brennan is Signature Event certified for 2027. Scottie keeps winning and keeps coming, even though Rory has clearly stopped caring about non-Majors. Ronis visits Merion for the US Am, as local boy Logan Reilly makes a run to the Semi-Finals. MORE.....

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and special guest Matt Valdez of the Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan, as they discuss the skyrocketing stardom of Leesburg's Michael Brennan after winning at the Wyndham. The fellas go back to their previous interactions with Michael, and remember the struggles along the way to his current perch as one of the PGA Tour's bright young stars. The boys also discuss the disintegration of the LIV Tour, what's Rahm's smartest move at this point, and is Dechambeau really as delusional as he sounds? Plus, hey, a fish stole my ball! MORE....

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Chris "C.J." Johnson to discuss the 1st win of many to come (?) for Auburn superstar Jackson Koivun at the 3M. Why there's no such thing as "holding off" somebody chasing you in today's game. Cold-chunking your drive under pressure, then going fishing after you've won. Also Czabe rewinds the gang to last week's Open championship, and the Bryson rules debacle. Plus his quick review of his trip to Ireland and how it compares to Scotland. MORE.....

Czabe has had enough of his former fair-haired Irish golf crush, Mr. McIlroy. Can we go back to the guy who had NOT won as many majors, and didn't have as much money, that at least seemed to still care about playing the game? Bryson gets clubbed by Faldo. Some Eurotrash media are trying to quietly steal the PGA of America and take it hostage somewhere else in the world. A burnt out Birkdale awaits a strategic test of nerves for the Open Championship. MORE..... John Ronis, Jon Guhl and Buddy Christensen round out a sizzling conversation.

Czabe is joined by the Gang, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen at GolfDom in Tysons Corner. Czabe talks about finding a zen like approach to playing better and calmer, and to always keep a healthy perspective on the game and life. Chris Gotterup continues to stamp himself as the new everyman young PGA Tour star, no afraid to wear his emotions. The Scottish Open is the first LIV/PGA Tour co-sanctioned event since the split. Is this the start of a larger merger soon? Buddy's "Fireball Challenge" is over at his club. Time to start a "Captain Morgan" challenge? MORE....

Czabe is joined by JOHN GUHL and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN to discuss Czabe's trip to Erin Hills, with a stop by legendary Crooked Stick GC. So what if the Travellers is on an easy course that lacks pizzaz. Maybe it's the perfect PGA Tour stop. Phil Mickelson's lewd behavior laid bare in new Alan Shipnuck story. E. Potomac renovation plans announced. LIV now counting on N.O.L. "carryforwards" in finding new money. Paddy Harrington gets it. MORE.....

Czabe gets the gang together for an emergency pod to discuss the big PGA Tour announcement on Tuesday. Czabe is feeling good about the "2-track" idea. But John Ronis doesn't like the sound of any of it. Buddy is unsure they can deliver on the money. And Jon Guhl sees many more administrative questions than answers right now. The boys also discuss John Ronis' week up at Shinnecock with Michael Brennan and Logan Reilly. MORE....

Czabe and the Gang convene to discuss Nelly Korda further cementing her place as the dominant player in the women's game, with a real knee-knocker on 18 at Riviera. The Ryan Gerard vs. J.T. Poston playoff at Jack's Place, shows just how deep and talented the PGA Tour ecosystem is. The longest day of golf produced many great stories, including local college player Logan Reilly qualifying for the US Open at Shinnecock. Czabe gets educated on pants and putters. St. Andrews rogue June snowstorm. MORE.....

Czabe and Jon Guhl take a road trip up to play a Tillinghast classic and talk to head pro Nick Cannon about the course, the man, and the unique design features. Czabe also went to see the SMGA annual charity event and hear the real life stories of how the game is changing and saving lives!

Czabe welcomes JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL, and CHRIS "CJ" JOHNSON to talk about the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the fact that Lanny Wadkins' $25M re-design meant to make the course tougher, didn't really slow down these pros. Czabe tries to get "minimalist" with his golf stuff, and fails horribly. Bryson opens up in an interview, and he sounds very lonely. Czabe offers several "What if.... yeah but.." golf hypotheticals. MORE.....

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen to discuss all angles of the PGA Championship. A great backstory for the unlikely champion, Aaron Rai. Will we see a surge in iron cover sales? How did Aronomink hold up? It was a great week for Jon Rahm, despite not winning. Not so much for Bryson. Buddy lets us in on a new fun twist to his weekly golf game's season long challenge. Mr. G has a career announcement that could lead to many more tee times this summer. MORE....

Czabe is joined by longtime USGA rules official Jon Guhl, Director of the Salute Military Golf Association Chris "CJ" Johnson, and publisher of Beltway Golfer Magazine Alex Dickson. The boys talk about the Gil Hanse restoration of the iconic Donald Ross layout at Aronimink. What are the big story lines for the week. What happened to Spieth, and is close, really actually, "close." LIV golf is hanging on by a thread. Why did Scott O'Neill call Bryson a "partner?" The Trump admin and the NLT strike a deal to surrender East Potomac GC to the administration for a re-design, while Rock Creek and Langston will remain NLT properties. MORE....

Czabe takes a site visit to Friday's play at LIV Virginia at Trump National D.C. and finds it was hard not to feel a pall hanging over the event. Very sparse crowds, and players seemingly going through the motions. He shares his observations along with the nerdy joys of getting to see great players up close with almost nobody else around you. Jon Guhl and John Ronis join the Friday night party to add their thoughts. MORE....

Czabe welcomes John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Chris "CJ" Johnson to discuss Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, and their wild ride to a full time Tour Card for his younger brother in New Orleans. The LIV Tour pulls out of New Orleans suddenly, so much for "full throttle" ahead. Jim Furyk (huh?) pinched into service as Ryder Cup Captain. The boys talk about music and golf, and find out why CJ asked for a PJ. MORE.....

Czabe welcomes ALEX DICKSON of "Beltway Golfer Magazine" to join JOHN RONIS and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN to discuss the wild week of LIV rumors, that turned out to be (for now) a whole bag of nothing. Does LIV have a real future? Or are the buzzards circling? The PGA Tour says "aloha" to Hawaii, and there is sadness, but reality. The NLT injunction on the Trump admin's takeover of East Potomac Park GL is still alive in the courts. Fitzpatrick wins at Harbor Town. MORE.....

Czabe is joined by Buddy Christensen, Jon Guhl, and John Ronis to recap everything about the 90th Masters tournament. The wild 18th hole, and why CBS carded a triple-bogey trying to cover it. How high is the majors bar now for Rory? What did in each of the challengers? Plus some larger thoughts on how Augusta and the Green Jackets need to pull back on how their event is beginning to evolve in unappealing ways. MORE....

It was an incredible week for "golf as life" on the PGA Tour, as two stories on opposite ends of the inspiration spectrum unfolded. The Gang talks about Woodland's harrowing and incredible comeback from a brain lesion that was giving him panic attacks and seizures. His win in Houston, and the insane ball speed he's generating at age 42. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods has run out of excuses after his 4th serious car accident, and arrest on DUI charges. Will he finally submit his life to getting clean? If not, he could be heading for a dark outcome. MORE.....

Czabe welcomes back the original Capital Golf Gang members, JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL, and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN. The boys talk about Matt Fitzpatrick's bounceback win at the Valspar, the continuing plague of slow play, and why the tour seems to not do anything about it. Also the Masters has opened a new rabbit hole for us to dive down into. Czabe proposes a series of "would you rather questions" about the upcoming golf season in the north. MORE....

Czabe connects with JOHN RONIS and JON GUHL for another edition of the Gang, this time breaking down all of the post-Players Championship angles. Starting with "Who is Cameron Young" anyway? Why does he seem so stoic, or even "smoldering?" Was the drive on 18 the greatest drive in modern TV golf history? Winners and losers from Sawgrass. Also Brian Rolapp reveals his vision for the PGA Tour 2.0. But is everybody ready to get on board? MORE.....

Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl and John Ronis to discuss the amazing Sunday at Bay Hill, with the long and lanky lefty Akshay winning his 3rd time on Tour, and his first elevated event. The boys also discuss Daniel Berger and his long road back from injury, the anchoring rule, putts that hang on the lip and drop in, plus Jon Rahm's stalemate with the DP World tour over Ryder Cup eligibility. MORE.....

Czabe welcomes JOHN RONIS, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN, and CHRIS JOHNSON to talk about Anthony Kim's stunning final round flurry to win on the LIV Tour. Should he be given a Masters invitation? Is the PGA Tour trying to make the Players a "major" an what are the financial motivations behind it? Tiger Woods hints at a return. Do you really want to see him limp around and shoot 78? What about the Ryder Cup captain's job? Czabe also gifts a simulator screen to Ronis. It's "bird season" on the PGA Tour. MORE.....

Czabe and the gang JOHN RONIS and JON GUHL welcome GolfDom certified Trackman fitter GARY CRICKS and apparel sales manager MONTY MAZUMDER to talk about club fitting and apparel. Czabe also finds the legendary Gary Player rant about "the wahtur... what about the wahtur" when it comes to golf course design. Plus the perfect 60 second summary of watching Jordan Spieth.

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Czabe is joined by JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL and CHRIS JOHNSON to discuss the latest in the word of golf. Is "breaking 85" a thing? What about breaking 90? Czabe has artwork questions for his sim room. Waste Management lays waste to several pros when it comes to chipping. Why don't they just putt everything, like I do? The LIV kicks out a guy for being too Japanese. They finally get WGR points, and immediately complain anyway. The LPGA does not have it's finest moment in their season opener. MORE....

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Chris Johnson to discuss the latest in the world of golf. Starting with Patrick Reed's intention to return to the PGA Tour. Not saying the boomboxes have gone totally silent yet, but the volume is lowering with each defection. Michael Brennan gets snagged in an illegal yardage book DQ. James Bond has great wisdom about the game of golf. MORE....

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Buddy Christensen and Chris Johnson to discuss the reasons and ramifications of Brooks Koepka's massive penalty to engage in the "Returning Member Program" of the PGA Tour. Did Tiger carve it out just to spite Phil? Anthony Kim's redemption arc. More on what happened at Kapalua. A golf logo fashion mystery, finally solved. MORE....

Has the LIV facade begun to crumble with their first big defection? How much leverage does Bryson now have? What happened to Kapalua? Is it just about water, or is the PGA Tour looking at lopping off the Hawaii swing altogether? Tiger's ready for a massive birthday bash on his 50th. Why have TGL ratings tanked? Ronis touches a genuine Masters invite. MORE....

Czabe and the Gang discuss the storylines and moments of the year in golf on the PGA Tour and the majors. Also, is there a "backdoor" open for a Brook Koepka return to the Tour sooner than expected? Yip Strickler has fallen. LIV Tour still alive, but is it thriving? Michael Brennan draws lovely Charley Hull in the Grant Thornton. Rory's triumphant year, with the mid-season blues. MORE.....

The Gang exchange "white elephant" gifts from their golf basements. Suggestions for what to buy your golfing loved one at GolfDom. What was the greatest "gift" you got from the game this year? Who deserves a "lump of coal" this year in golf? RIP Fuzzy Zoeller. "Don't talk to my golf ball!" MORE....

Czabe is very *thankful* for all the CGG listeners so he's delivering a Thanksgiving podcast. He gets the Buddy Christensen details on a great junket at Pebble Beach with his lovely bride. He also met a longtime Czabe fan and CGG listener! Then John Ronis and Jon Guhl join Czabe to talk about a radically different PGA Tour schedule that is looming under new CEO Brian Rolapp, and the need for a bonafide LPGA "star." MORE....

Czabe went full "Invite Whore" at 3 elite DMV area clubs this past 2 weeks. Washington G&CC, Caves Valley GC, and Cattail Creek CC and of course he's going to bore you with the details. Why is putting on lightning fast greens such a challenge. And do you like it? Also, Czabe sits down with Caves Valley Director of Golf Matt Fuller to talk about the club, hosting the BMW, and why they went through the pain of a full renovation to replace all their grasses. Also, will the LIV have to change their league to the LXXII? And some odds and ends to make you laugh on the way out.

Czabe and JOHN RONIS catch up with Leesburg, VA native and River Creek member Michael Brennan to talk about his cinderella run from being a sponsors invite, to winning on the PGA Tour for the first time. His week in Southern Utah was a missile launching, birdie barrage that has the whole golf world talking.

Czabe, John Ronis, and Buddy Christensen welcome Alex Dickson from the Beltway Golfer podcast to talk about the state of DMV area public golf. Spoiler: it's not great. Also the Gang is joined by Golf Channel Host Gary Williams of "5 Clubs" to discuss whether pro's should get back their amatuer status to play in USGA events, and also the continued rise of YouTube golf. MORE....

Czabe welcomes JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL, and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN to the show as Guhl is finally back to recap his boots on the ground accounts of what happened at Bethpage. The fellas also all get in one last take or two on the Ryder Cup. Who is Yip Strickler, and why is he the "hero we need" right now? Maybe the biggest sandbagging case of the year, and it was done right under Golf Digest's nose! Also we play "In Bounds or Out of Bounds" on a list of topics. And more.... Presented by GolfDom and WorldWide Golf.

Czabe is joined by JOHN RONIS, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN, and CHRIS "CJ" JOHNSON to discuss the Euro's Ryder Cup victory at Bethpage Black. A full scope accounting of what went wrong, who rose to the moment, the future of the event and more. Settle in, and enjoy the best hour+ golf discussion of the Ryder Cup anywhere!

Czabe welcomes JOHN RONIS, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN, and CHRIS JOHNSON to talk about some outrageously good visits to world class courses. CJ gets his first ever look at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. While Czabe recaps his second(!) time seeing the amazing Pine Valley in person. The gang also celebrates Michael Brennan getting his battlefield promotion to full Korn Ferry Tour status, and the fellas wonder if Ryder Cup over-coverage by the media (social and traditional) has gone too far! MORE.....

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"The Gang" reviews the Euros captains picks, and wonders if it's not them who has the "old lads" network. Who should be favored? How much is the home course advantage worth? PGA of America catering to the rich NYC market. How about $1000 for some plastic cups? The Walker Cup has come a long way. Do you know who Dick Von Tacky is? The glory of Cypress Point. White Whale Hunting as an avid golfer. MORE....

Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, Chris Johnson. The boys discuss Tommy Fleetwood's breakthrough triumph at the Tour Championship. Why he is so universally liked? The many unusual wrinkles of the Tour's best head of hair. Such as his 23 year old senior wife! What would be your preferred "format" for the Tour Championship? When will the Tour crack down on glacier like play (ahem, Cantlay!)? Then the biggest decision a Ryder Cup Captain has ever made: does Keegan pick himself? Whose team looking better on paper? Will Bethpage be a trainwreck of bad fan behaviour? MORE.....

Steve Czaban, John Ronis, and Buddy Christensen offer a recap of the Open Championship which saw Scheffler claim his 4th major without breaking much of a sweat. What makes Scotty tick, though? Are we looking at the Ivan Lendl of golf? Or Nicola Jokic? A guy who is bored by how easy the game comes to him? Also, does he not get enough credit because his swing looks weird and is not asthetically flawless like Adam Scott? Who were the big winners/losers this week? Also a Ryder Cup look ahead, and final thoughts on the major season in golf ending in July.

1 - Guess the Slope/Rating at Beacon Hill

2 - Gricklegrass and Gunch

3 - The Legend of Ko' Olau GC

4 - Crabgrass Is Boomin'

5 - I Cost Buddy a Sale!

6 - Links vs. American Golf

7 - So Many Great Golfers

8 - The KFT Funnel to PGA Tour

9 - That Guy Still Golfs?

10 - Golfer Fights NHL Enforcer

11 - Estonian Cinderella Story

12 - Maryland and Virginia State Opens

Czabe and the Gang are joined by Woodmont CC member and chairman of the US Adaptive Open which highlights various categories of impaired golfers of all ages. The gang also talks about the Padraig Harrington vs. Roger Maltbie dustup at the Senior US Open, plus Brooks Koepka being the latest Tour pro to lose his cool and destroy a tee marker. And more....

Czabe is joined by author Timothy Gay who has written the book "Roryland - The Up and Down Life of Golf's Global Icon". The gang including John Ronis and Buddy Christensen go through all of the weaving turns of Rory's pro career, with fascinating details about his parents sacrifices for his golf career, the ill-fated contract he signed with his management company, and the first engagement that went down in flames, and his marriage which is currently going through some changes and challenges. Why does Rory play golf, and what's left for him to conquer?

Czabe is joined by John Ronis of Beacon Hill GC, Jon Guhl of the Middle Atlantic PGA, and Buddy Christensen of GolfDom and WorldWideGolf to discuss the US Open at Oakmont and the incredible putt on the 72 hole by unlikely winner J.J. Spaun.

1 - Welcome Back Jon Guhl

2 - Observations from Senior PGA at Congo

3 - When Was the Senior Tour At It's Peak?

4 - Rory Gets Snippy

5 - PGA Tour Needs Transparency

6 - Virginia Is For LIV-ers

7 - Mickelson's Crazy Flop Shot

8 - How Oakmont Lost It's Mind & It's Trees

9 - Is A 300 Par-3 A "Good" Hole?

10 - Shoutouts

1 - Ben Griffin Gets Emotional At Colonial

2 - Angel Cabrera Keeps His Major Mojo Goin'

3 - How Much Can We "Celebrate" His Return?

4 - Where Were the Crowds at the PGA Championship?

5 - The Lack of Tiger & Phil

6 - The 10 Second Rule

7 - Stats Don't Matter

8 - Your Personal Scoring Revelations

9 - Upcoming Events

1 - Normal Scottie Wins Major #3

2 - Ted Scott's Calming Influence

3 - Little Bennett In Scorers Tent

4 - Brandel Rips LIV, Again

5 - Rahm Regret?

6 - Bryson Looking For Better Golf Ball

7 - Rory Runs Away And Hides

8 - Wyndham Clark Egregious Club Smash

9 - Getting Rossed

10 - Normal Amateurs, Going Low

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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, Chris "CJ" Johnson

1 Ronis Growin' Grass

2 Is The Weather Jinx Real?

3 Hideki's Rain Putting Routing

4 Quail Hollow As A Kardashian?

5 Best Regular Tracks on PGA Tour

6 Philly Cricket Club's Cameo

7 Trump Orders The Hit On LIV Tour?

8 Is It A Bad Look?

9 The Mudshot Heard Round The Internet

10 Golf Trips & Comraderie

Czabe welcomes the gang and shares his all-too-vivid putter nightmare story. Eric Van Rooyen speaks truth to money - and his PGA Tour peers. Show and tell time with old lazer rangefinders. Scottie Scheffler just wanted to hit nice range balls. Bryson peels the curtain back on LIV golf's "team winnings". PGA Championship storylines emerging. Psycho old dude doesn't know fringe "rule" in golf MORE....