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

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Kevin Cook, whose new book, "The Tiger Slam," looks back on the incredible 2000-2001 run by Tiger Woods in the majors. The pair look back on the run from 25 years ago, what it meant then, now and why it might be the greatest sporting achievement of all time.

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

On this episode, Ryan tells about the new GNN TV, a 24/7 golf TV channel just launched. Then he explains how the GNN website was compromised by an Asian syndicate, Google and other factors. Needless to say, it's been an interesting 2024.

On this week's show, Ryan hears the story of the Soleta Golf Club near Sarasota, Fla., from managing partner David Turner and elite instructor David Leadbetter, who is an owner in the project and helped tap Nick Price to develop the club. The story of how it all comes together is a fascinating look into how a golf property goes from conception to reality.

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

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

On this week's show, Ryan shares his converation with Irish golf architect and author Pat Ruddy, whose masterpiece, The European Club, Ryan played during his summer 2023 trip to Ireland. Ruddy is a fascinating man, and he takes us through his life, his architecture career, influences and more.

On this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Bluetross co-founder Marc Hanson, kicking off our "Because of Golf" era of the show. Ryan and Marc talk about the risks he's taken in creating his golf headcover and accessories brand, how he got started, why he decided to do it, finding materials like leather and all of the fun and challenges of being an entrepreneur. This is the first in a series of conversations featured on the show this year with people Ryan has been fortunate enough to meet because of golf.

On our first show of 2024, Ryan looks back on the PGA Show, looks forward to Golf News Net TV, talks about what's been going on in professional golf (inside and outside the ropes) and is joined by Puttshack CEO Joe Vrankin to talk about his business.

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

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

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On this week's show, Ryan talks about the events of the last week, with Jon Rahm going to LIV, as well as the subsequent fallout, and how that has damaged professional golf. Then, on happier terms, Ryan talks about his year in golf and what he's looking forward to next year. Finally, Mark Wang, President and CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations, joins to talk about his company's sponsorship of the LPGA Tournament of Champions and what's coming next month.

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On this week's show, Ryan gets into the Golf Digest report of the forthcoming golf ball rollback for all golfers -- why it happened this way, how it'll work and when it'll happen. Then it's time to talk about the game of public negotiating between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Finally, our guest is Sgt. Keniel Martinez, who joins Ryan to talk about PGA HOPE and the importance of the veteran golf community.

Digest story: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/usga-ra-rollback-announcement-december-2023

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On this week's show, Ryan looks at Camilo Villegas' emotional win in Bermuda and what resonated in the remarkable moments after the win. We look at the new pro golf fall to see what went right and maybe what went wrong. Finally, a little PSA about where golf content comes from these days.

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the potential problems facing the PGA Tour as it operates more as a for-profit organization, as well as the problems facing the pro game as it embraces legalized betting. PXG's LPGA Tour manager Scott Kim joins the show as well to talk about the incredible year the brand has enjoyed.

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On this week's show, Ryan starts by talking about the joy of taking his kids to the driving range and seeing them enjoy golf. Then he gets into LIV Golf's season finale and what might happen next, as well as a new place to play for PGA Tour players (the DP World Tour!). College Golf Experience founder and good buddy Josh Jacobs joins me to talk about college golf camps and their increasing importance in the recruiting world.

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On this week's show, Ryan looks at the state of the PGA Tour/DP World Tour/Saudi Public Investment Fund deal and why it looks to be in doubt. Then Lexi Thompson did a great job in Vegas and repped herself well. Finally, Angel Yin broke through on the LPGA, and there's something we can learn from her win.

On this week's show, Ryan reviews the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup, including what went right and wrong at each on and off the course. Ryan then digs into his trip to Europe bookended by both incredible team golf events, along with a 36-hour layover in Munich for Oktoberfest. Finally, Peter Jacobsen joins to talk about the upcoming World Champions Cup, a new team event he chairs that's coming to the Champions Tour in December.

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On this week's show, Ryan goes over the second half of the trip to Ireland, including where to play and stay, as well as what else to see while in Ireland's Ancient East. He kicks off the show by going into a fascinating but colossal problem in college golf.

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On this week's show, Ryan is back from Ireland and gets into the first half of the epic 10-day adventure to the Emerald Isle, including travel tips, hotels and courses to play, landmarks to visit and more. Of course, with the Ryder Cup just a few weeks away, the teams are now in focus as well.

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On this week's show, Ryan is joined by two-time LPGA Tour winner Cheyenne Knight as she is a pick for the US Solheim Cup team going to Spain. What is it like getting picked? Who will she play with? What does she think about her team? Ryan also discusses the Tour Championship finale, Vik's win and what the playoffs mean.

On this week's show, Ryan Ballengee talks about the FedEx Cup playoffs to date and a new idea to make them more volatile and even more engaging. Then Ryan is joined by Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne and GNN Radio contributor Brendan Sweeney to talk about our upcoming trip to Ireland and the things you need to know before planning your own trip to the Emerald Isle. Find out more about Club Choice Ireland at https://www.clubchoiceireland.com!

On this week's show, Ryan talks about his recent experience in French Lick and the importance of finding communities in golf. Then he gets into Justin Thomas missing the revamped FedEx Cup playoffs and what implications there might be from Bryson DeChambeau shooting 58 on LIV.

On this week's show, Ryan talks about Brian Harman's impressive Open triumph, Akshay Bhatia's win at the Barracuda, the Evian's place among the LPGA majors and more. He's also joined by Bob Does Sports creator Robby Berger to talk about his content, the journey he's been on with his friends and team, as well as what might be in the future for BDS.

On this episode, Ryan goes over the US Women's Open and Allisen Corpuz winning. Then he talks about the chance to play golf with Laura Diaz during the Senior LPGA Championship. Finally, he digs in on what's to come with the PGA Tour-Saudi situation.

On this week's show, Ryan looks back on the US Open, Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy, Los Angeles Country Club, the championship vibe and more. Also, Ryan looks back on a career-low round over the weekend and the amazing journey that is golf.

This week, the whole show is dedicated to the topic of the week, maybe of the century, in golf. What happened, what's about to happen, why it might not work and so much more on the shocking PGA Tour-LIV-DP World Tour agreement.

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On this week's show, Ryan talks about Jon Rahm's changed mind on cuts in designated events, as well as what sounds like the evolution of the PGA Tour schedule to better include the designated events. Also, Ryan is joined by NewClub Golf Society founder Matt Considine to talk about the club's founding, its direction and the future for golf in America.

On this week's show, Ryan recaps the PGA Championship, including Brooks Koepka's major advantages and Michael Block's life-changing week in Rochester. Then Ryan is joined by Lisa Cornwell, who talks about her new book, "Troublemaker" and her time at Golf Channel.

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the future of the designated events and needing to move them around a bit. Then the DP World Tour took a stand against LIV Golf players, and that led to a whole bunch of public messiness. Finally, L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn joins me for a fascinating deep dive into putters and putting.

On this week's show, Ryan gets into some things he's figured out about golf that have made the game more fun. Also, sportswashing might be working on some regarding their views on LIV. Finally, Ryan is joined by Dr. Dan Feeney, Director of Biomechanics Research at BOA, to talk about the fascinating research he does.

On this week's show, Ryan opens with an explanation why he didn't do a show last week and a tribute to the family dog, Dottie. Then he gets into the need to pick up the pace on the PGA Tour, how Jon Rahm won over thousands at Harbour Town and the need for the LPGA to find a regular TV time slot.

This week's show is all about the Masters. Ryan talks about his times at the Masters and what recommendations he would make to visitors. Then we get into the amazing storylines about the tournament this week, inside and outside the ropes. Finally, Ryan offers his picks for who can win.

This week, Ryan shares stories from a trip to Aiken, S.C., to play Old Barnwell, a new club under construction in the area and the magic of playing a new place. Then he gets into the WGC Match Play and the end of that era on the tour. Finally, with ANWA and the Masters back-to-back, there's plenty going on in the next several weeks.

On this week's show, David Duval is my guest. He offers his reaction to the USGA and R&A rollback proposal, as well as looks back on his most pressure-packed rounds and playing at Mission Hills on the PGA Tour Champions. Ryan talks about the fun he's having watching the undesignated events on the PGA Tour and gets into LIV's leaning in on their team concept.

On this episode, Ryan goes over The Players. Scottie Scheffler wins and looks like the second coming of Billy Casper. Rory McIlroy seems frustrated by his equipment and his time commitments to the admin of the PGA Tour. French Lick Resort's Brendan Sweeney joins to talk about the resort becoming the home of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship.

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the designated tournaments, what they'll look like in 2024 and the key pieces the PGA Tour has to figure out for most players. Also, why does NBC feel so far behind CBS now?

On this week's show, Ryan looks back on the week that was in golf and contrasts the value of serious pro golf compared to lighter pro golf. Also, we look at the changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule and how the last year plus might wind up being a positive.

On a rare ad hoc episode of the show, Ryan offers a deep dive into the SI World Golf Ranking -- what it is, how it works, who's involved and what it does right and wrong.

On this week's show, Ryan reviews the Genesis, Rahm's great run, the upcoming crazy stretch and Tiger's performance. Then he gets into what to expect from LIV and Bernhard Langer tying the all-time PGA Tour Champions win mark.

On this week's show, Ryan looks at the importance of the PGA Tour's designated events and what taking them to new places could mean for pro golf. Also, we have a great conversation with architect Beau Welling, talking about all things design.

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the difficulties of the new PGA Tour schedule, the success of women in mixed-gender events and his travel plans for golf and tournaments in 2023.

On this week's show, Ryan recaps his time at the PGA Show and some special things and people he saw in Orlando. Then he gets into the Reed-McIlroy brouhaha in Dubai and how it's so much more than a LIV-PGA Tour thing. Finally, Ryan digs the Farmers ending on Saturday and wants more of it.

On today's show, Ryan gets into excitement around the new Netflix PGA Tour documentary series and what it could do for golf popularity. Then we get into desire this year to feel more connected to golf at both the recreational and professional level.

We kick off 2023 with a show dedicated to the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Kapalua and bringing some of the joy back to watching pro golf. At the end, Ryan gets into his personal and professional golf goals for the year.

On the final episode of 2022, Ryan looks at the Q-School grads from the LPGA and Champions Tours. Then he gets into what worked in The Match VII and why the new NY Times story on LIV was a dud.

On this week's episode, Ryan talks about Tiger Woods switching golf balls (and why we should too), Will Zalatoris coming back from his back injury and the future of the QBE Shootout. Also, First Tee CEO Greg McLaughlin joins to talk about 25 years of the program.

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the increased challenges faced by legacy championships as the money in golf consolidates power to the richest events. Also, what will the reshuffled PGA Tour schedule look like after 2022-2023?

On this episode, we get into CME Group CEO Terry Duffy being livid at LPGA leadership and where things might be going wrong. Also we get into the DP World Tour finale and the reality that the big names swoop in for a big payday.