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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Wednesday Mornings in St Andrews (with Fiona Steel Captain of St Rule Club) | 10 nov. 2026 | 00:59:53 | |
Wednesday Mornings in St Andrews take on a new meaning for the Ladies of St. Rule Club
In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. "The Professor") sit down with Fiona Steel (Captain of The St Rule Club), the St Andrews ladies' club in its 130th year, whose side beat the Professor's in a recent inter-club match on the Eden.Ā Fiona walks us through club life in the home of golf, where no club owns a course, the Links Trust plans the tee sheet years ahead, and a captaincy runs on volunteers. Then she tells the story she most wanted to share: the Wednesday sessions she and past captain Marion Todd built with Tony Pennock of "Fore" Get Me Not Golf, now thirty weeks in.
Connect with our guest ā³ Fiona Steel ā The St Rule Club: https://www.thestruleclub.co.uk/
š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š Holderness & Bourne: https://www.hbgolf.com š "Fore" Get Me Not Golf: https://www.foregetmenotgolf.co.uk/ ā šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foregetmenotgolf/ š° Linked Together, dementia-friendly golf at St Andrews Links: https://thegolfwire.com/st-andrews-links-dementia-friendly-golf
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļø Contribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Cold open: Fiona Steel on the Wednesdays every club should copy 00:50 Welcome: Johnny Blue Skies and a Brewers hat 04:01 Introducing Captain Fiona Steel, and the Professor's Eden scar tissue 06:23 The Professor's teaching: why ideas arrive mid-run 09:55 Holderness & Bourne: the Cunningham quarter-zip 11:31 Fiona joins: a medal blown out by 47 mph winds 13:36 Why the Eden favours the higher handicapper 14:53 Net eagle, net par, net birdie: the Professor's last three holes 15:45 Inter-club matches, long lunches and serious scratch matches 19:10 The Herkless Trophy with Marion Todd 21:19 Run, hit, run: learning golf in welly boots among the sheep 22:52 Joining St Rule, and why locals belong to several clubs 25:28 Clubs without courses: how the Links Trust runs the tee sheet 27:33 The golden ticket: the Links Ticket wait list 29:06 The phone call: becoming Captain 30:46 What captaining properly takes 33:38 Why a ladies' club still matters 35:04 Angela Bonallack and the over-90s who still play 38:10 Bridge, mahjong and a ladies' club with a golf section 39:44 One decision: golf for people living with dementia 41:12 A golf club in his hands: Tony Pennock's father, and week 30 45:14 How to start it at your own club 47:25 Selfish at its worst, selfless at its best 49:28 Filling the space: golf, mobility and the research 51:28 Pace of play: push trolleys, no caddies, four hours 55:24 The St Rule Trophy and the pink jumpers 57:39 What visitors to St Andrews should understand 1:00:19 Thanks to Fiona, and Holderness & Bourne's Buckley sweater
A golf club without the real estate. One membership, a rotation of great courses, tee times, competitions, trips already on the calendar, and people who love the game the way you do. We play as visitors of the clubs and courses that host us, and those relationships are the heart of what we do.Ā
Deeply researched audio documentaries telling the stories behind golf's greatest clubs, plus weekly conversations with the characters and communities shaping golf today. Hosted by NewClub founder Matt Considine and The Professor, Dr. Kevin Moore. | |||
| Like A Rolling Stone (with Kyle Franz Golf Course Architect) | 03 nov. 2026 | 01:55:41 | |
What does it take to build a golf course people will still be discussing and debating thirty years from now? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. "The Professor") sit down with Kyle Franz (founder of Kyle Franz Golf Design), the architect behind the restorations at Mid Pines, Pine Needles and Southern Pines, Karoo at Cabot Citrus Farms, and Broomsedge with Mike Koprowski. Kyle walked onto Pacific Dunes as a 19-year-old intern for Tom Doak and has been pushing the edges of classical architecture ever since. This time he brings the story of Whispering Pines, an Ellis Maples course near his home rebuilt with a small crew, a tight plan and a price point meant for everyday golfers.
Connect with our guest šļø Kyle Franz ā https://www.kylefranzgolf.com ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/KyleFranzGolf
š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š Holderness & Bourne: https://www.hbgolf.com ā³ Country Club of Whispering Pines: https://countryclubofwhisperingpines.com
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļø Contribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Cold open: Kyle Franz on the five who set golf's course in America 00:45 Welcome, and the Mid Pines walk that got the Professor back into golf 02:12 Story time: the drivers-only league night 08:47 The Professor's teaching: two years of every decade on your phone 11:34 Introducing Kyle Franz and Whispering Pines 13:29 Holderness & Bourne: the polo that started at Winged Foot 15:22 Kyle Franz joins: can an architect have a favorite? 17:49 Pacific Dunes at 19: was the public ready for it? 24:28 Doak's reversible course and the case for edgy design 27:54 Confidence in the dirt: Tom Doak's email to a 19-year-old 29:43 $35 twilight at Bandon and a dozer on No. 5 34:50 History as a tool: what the old links really looked like 39:29 Citizen Kane, the Velvet Underground and patience with edgy work 41:33 Donald Ross, the Rolling Stones of golf 45:23 Frank and Ellis Maples, and Robert Hunter's verdict 48:17 Raleigh Country Club: Ross, McGovern and Maples in one course 52:52 Hidden gems: Fraserburgh and a green in Rio 59:37 Karoo and the category-five hurricane brief 1:02:45 Whispering Pines: waste areas and only a few rakes 1:08:27 Putting a number on affordable 1:13:11 Moneyball shaping: a small crew and a Bear Bryant speech 1:16:45 Long-term planning: Minikahda and the pond on six 1:21:55 Delegation: Hanse in the dozer, Coore on the Sand Pro, Doak on foot 1:29:13 Casting the crew: Luling's barrancas and a street artist's bunkers 1:35:39 Broomsedge, Mike Koprowski and those flagsticks 1:43:14 It takes a band: why great courses are collaborative 1:50:06 Tour pros as architects: Crenshaw, the Prairie Club and Tom Lehman at Cal Club 2:05:06 What's next for Kyle, and thanks 2:06:35 Holderness & Bourne: Andrew Bailey, from the merch tent to Pebble Beach
A golf club without the real estate. One membership, a rotation of great courses, tee times, competitions, trips already on the calendar, and people who love the game the way you do. We play as visitors of the clubs and courses that host us, and those relationships are the heart of what we do.
Deeply researched audio documentaries telling the stories behind golf's greatest clubs, plus weekly conversations with the characters and communities shaping golf today. Hosted by NewClub founder Matt Considine and The Professor, Dr. Kevin Moore. | |||
| Why Nice Wins (with Karen Peek, Detroit's Muni Golf Boss) | 27 oct. 2026 | 01:29:25 | |
Karen Peek's first golf memory isn't a great shot. It's her mom and aunt on the lesson tee at Rackham, laughing to tears and hitting it terribly. In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. "The Professor") sit down with Karen Peek (Director of Golf Operations for Golf Detroit and an LPGA teaching professional) to talk about growing up on Detroit's municipal courses, chasing the LPGA Tour through four Q-Schools, and why being genuinely glad to see people is the best business decision a golf course can make.
Connect with our guest šļøāāļø Karen Peek ā Golf Detroit: https://golfdetroit.org ā š Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GolfDetroit/ ā š¼ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-peek-6a649712/
š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
ā³ Erin Hills: https://www.erinhills.com šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļøContribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Cold open: when your boyfriend is your golf teacher 00:45 Welcome, and a bruised fall for Guardians and Bulldogs fans 03:12 Best fall format: East Lothian rules vs. Steel vs. Rubber 05:05 The team-event climax, plus First Tee Cleveland and Akron 06:20 Meet Karen Peek of Golf Detroit 07:56 The Professor's teaching: 20 minutes outside, less cortisol 09:58 Erin Hills: the glaciers did the heavy lifting 12:10 Karen joins: baseball first, and nothing for State 15:18 A Cleveland-fan dad and a Tigers-fan daughter 19:35 Mom's lessons with Ben Davis: so happy, so awful 22:12 Free Press summer golf school: 400 kids, no golf balls 23:39 Biking to Palmer Park and learning from Chris Williams 25:07 Losing her dad at 14, and the comfort of the individual game 27:51 Par was the standard, practice was the answer 31:37 Four tries at the LPGA Tour, and advice from people who haven't been there 36:43 Q-School: prepared until she got there 38:45 Hypnosis, acupuncture, and a putter over the knee 42:53 Lemons into lemonade: joining the LPGA to teach 44:50 Teaching is a skill, not telling people how you do it 48:16 Six-foot-four students and "please don't apologize" 52:41 What Carol Mann taught her: people need to know you care 56:28 Horrific lessons and the boyfriend at the range 59:35 Delivery over knowledge: listen first 1:03:13 Get them on the course, the sooner the better 1:04:14 Nobody knows what 300 yards looks like (hit one more club) 1:08:49 The 150-yard markers at Chandler Park 1:11:23 Don't get drunk on the boom 1:13:19 Building comfort: staff who look like your golfers 1:15:26 "Hey dude, what's up?" 1:17:36 The private-club pro shop that said nothing 1:19:23 "I can charge more because I'm nicer" 1:22:55 Ben Davis: humble, fierce, always smiling 1:26:26 Thanks, and the outro with Erin Hills
A golf club without the real estate. One membership, a rotation of great courses, tee times, competitions, trips already on the calendar, and people who love the game the way you do. We play as visitors of the clubs and courses that host us, and those relationships are the heart of what we do.
Deeply researched audio documentaries telling the stories behind golf's greatest clubs, plus weekly conversations with the characters and communities shaping golf today. Hosted by NewClub founder Matt Considine and The Professor, Dr. Kevin Moore. | |||
| Shared, Not Gatekept (with Jeff Warne Founder New Holland Golf Club) | 20 oct. 2026 | 01:18:56 | |
Many private club models seem to rely on keeping somebody out. Jeff Warne would rather keep out those who want just that. In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Jeff Warne (longtime Director of Golf at The Bridge and founder of New Holland Golf Club in Aiken, South Carolina). Jeff has been sketching his ideal club since 2001; now he's building it as a members' club with UK-style visitor access, in a market where most new builds lock the gate. He makes the case that good golf should be shared, explains the one-page doctrine that filters his membership better than any pitch deck, and gets into firm-but-slow greens, golf's distance problem, and 60 trips' worth of Scotland. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our guests ā³ Jeff Warne ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/jeffwarnegolf | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-warne-37335811/ | š§ Email: jeffwarne85@gmail.com š² New Holland Golf Club ā š https://www.newhollandgolfclub.com/ | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newhollandgolfclub Interested in New Holland? Jeff asks for an email, not a text, and he'd like you to read the doctrine first.
š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com
š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Website: https://thebagdrop.fm/
šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļøContribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Cold open: modern golf is being run backwards 00:31 Welcome, and the Professor's two-week research retreat in Scotland 01:43 When to play links golf: September, or the late-April sweet spot 02:54 Today's guest, and why New Holland stands out in Aiken's private boom 05:40 The Professor's teaching: Brad's Drink, BackRub and other names that didn't stick 09:13 Titleist: SM11 wedges, and getting fit before the clubs go away 10:35 Jeff Warne joins (with notes on everything we just said) 12:03 Sixty trips in: stop playing the famous eight 14:27 A missed qualifier, the Arran ferry, and Shiskine and Corrie to themselves 17:51 Walk-up tee times at Machrihanish and a lunch standoff at Dunaverty 20:58 The first trip: book a few big guns, then play Prestwick St Nicholas 22:44 The scale problem: courses built for Watson and Nicklaus 24:32 Bifurcation was the answer, and Geiberger's 59 still stands alone 27:41 Accessible golf at home: Myrtle Beach (really) and Maine nine-holers 30:24 New Holland's access model: members first, visitors in the gaps 33:19 Shared, not gatekept: members and visitors, not public and private 35:03 The doctrine: 25 years of notes, typed in 40 minutes 36:37 Exclusive, luxury, manicured: when the polished rewrite becomes the filter 44:05 Native vegetation, construction traffic and the jungle coming back 46:51 100% invested in less, and moving a third of the dirt 50:40 Any pressure to bend the UK model? 53:50 Want exclusive? Join somewhere else 54:49 Why established clubs can't open up: the bag room doubled 57:01 The hundredth property, and the Tree Farm that got away 1:01:50 Firm but slow, at 102 degrees and three-quarters of an inch 1:04:23 "We need more pin placements" means slow the greens down 1:06:46 Long Cove, grainy Bermuda and why fast greens are easy 1:10:38 The scene in 20 years, and why culture is the hard part 1:14:02 Handing The Bridge to Mike Sweeney 1:16:43 Public golf, Gold Hill and making the group big 1:18:31 Thanks and sign-off What is NewClub? A golf club without the real estate. One membership, a rotation of great courses, tee times, competitions, trips already on the calendar, and people who love the game the way you do. We play as visitors of the clubs and courses that host us, and those relationships are the heart of what we do.
Deeply researched audio documentaries telling the stories behind golf's greatest clubs, plus weekly conversations with the characters and communities shaping golf today. Hosted by NewClub founder Matt Considine and The Professor, Dr. Kevin Moore. | |||
| Don't Shrink the Game. Educate It. (With Samuel Beckman Golf Course Architect) | 13 oct. 2026 | 01:23:34 | |
A tragic argument in golf right now is whether the game needs to get smaller. Designer Sam Beckman has a different answer: educate.Ā In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. "The Professor") sit down with Samuel Beckman (owner and designer behind Emergency 9 Golf) to talk about building golf courses that clubs can actually afford to keep ā and about the high school coaching job that turned out to fill the void he missed from leading large teams in corporate America. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our guests ā³ Samuel Beckman ā https://www.emergency9golf.com ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/emergency9golf | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergency9golf/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-beckman-emergency9golf/
š¼ Inglewood: https://www.ingw.com/
š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Listen to The Bag Drop š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Online: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/
šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļøContribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Educate the game, don't shrink it 00:20 Welcome to The Bag Drop 00:32 Post-trip depression and the two Kevins 02:23 Today's guest: Sam Beckman, a.k.a. The Mule 04:39 The Port Huron tee boxes Matt couldn't stop noticing 05:37 A shout-out to Andrew Bailey's Mid-Am win 06:33 The Professor's teaching: who actually makes America's beef 08:37 Ad read: Inglewood Associates 10:29 Twenty-nine girls, and a 59 at sectionals 14:43 How an architect ended up coaching high school golf 16:16 Coaching like a caddie, not an architect 18:17 "I hate your bunkers": hosting conference at Glen Flora 19:36 Ireland and Scotland, with Dad along for the ride 22:31 Lahinch in the snow, and going back anyway 25:57 Carnoustie isn't pretty, and that's the point 28:23 You don't play over a golf course, you play through it 30:41 Twenty feet up to every tee, and what it costs your legs 32:35 Port Huron's master plan is written into the bylaws 35:16 North Hills: the greens that lost half their size 38:27 From one pin position to sixteen 40:39 The superintendent is a co-author 44:18 No offense, Bob, but you're a dentist 45:58 Stress-testing "any budget" 47:27 Glen Flora: a Kubota, a pandemic, and two bunkers a year 51:05 Ridgeway: half the fee, and crews brought in as needed 53:20 Golf needs to be affordable ā pick the model that fits 55:02 Waste not, want not: what David Savic taught him 56:46 Nationwide wasn't a bad fit 59:54 What he actually missed: building people 1:02:48 The pub outside London that restarted everything 1:05:04 Why Surrey should be your first trip, not your third 1:07:11 Huntercombe and Ridgeway: weird in the coolest way 1:09:44 Does Wisconsin need to chill out? "Double down." 1:12:39 The Coaches Cup and a brass flower vase 1:16:46 Nineteen seniors at a school of twelve hundred 1:19:32 Golf's quiet shortage: coaches 1:20:52 Smile when they walk in the door 1:22:36 Thanks, Sam ā and Inglewood | |||
| Let Me Be Mad (With Ryan Gerard) | 21 sept. 2026 | 01:29:07 | |
Ryan Gerard hates losing more than he likes winning ā and he'll tell you that's a feature, not a bug. Or, as he said to his caddy, JP, recently: āJust, Let Me Be Mad.ā In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Ryan Gerard (PGA Tour professional) to trace how a public course in Raleigh with no standing tee times built one of the tour's most interesting, unfiltered, and fierce competitors. Off a PGA Tour season with back-to-back runner-up finishes and a third at East Lake, Gerard is candid about what actually drives him, what he'd change about American golf, and how he keeps his head on straight when it isn't going his way.
Connect with our guest ā³ Ryan Gerard ā https://www.pgatour.com/player/59018/ryan-gerard ā š¦ X/Twitter: [https://x.com/golfgerard | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golfgerard/
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com
š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Web: https://thebagdrop.fm/
šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/
0:00:00 The cold open: hating losing more than loving winning 0:00:55 Welcome to the Bag Drop 0:01:10 Did the Professor win his match at St. Andrews? 0:02:26 How St. Andrews club hosting actually works 0:07:40 Matt's marathon relay confession (and getting kicked off a muni) 0:11:03 Booking Ryan Gerard: the anti-homogenized golfer 0:11:47 Professor's Teaching: North Berwick, the oldest surviving course 0:13:46 Ad Read: Titleist Vokey SM11 wedges 0:15:30 Ryan Gerard joins the show 0:15:52 The Atlanta airport run-in with the Professor 0:17:42 The Scottish Open walk-and-talk that started it all 0:18:58 The Gullane kids course and golf's barrier to entry 0:22:23 Bringing Park Grind's lighted par-3 model stateside 0:23:21 Growing up at Wildwood: free reign of a public course 0:28:35 No standing tee times, unlimited junior golf 0:32:00 The pitch: a lighted par-3 course in every metro city 0:34:43 Violin, chess, and badminton club president 0:39:30 Where the competitive gene actually comes from 0:40:27 "I hate losing more than I like winning" 0:44:23 Ted Scott's rule: expectations meeting reality 0:48:15 Small gains, not a swing overhaul 0:54:05 The Mona Lisa and the graffiti on a rail car 0:55:31 Stealing Matt Wolff's bunker shot 1:08:19 "Let me be mad": the mental reset from Chasing Sunday 1:14:22 The Presidents Cup snub and process vs. outcome goals 1:20:34 Is competitive golf actually fun? 1:24:28 Takeaways and the upcoming deep dive series
The premier private golf society in the United States. NewClub blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, plus signature trips and exclusive perks.
Deeply researched audio documentaries that tell the definitive stories behind golf's greatest clubs + weekly conversations with the characters and communities shaping golf today. | |||
| Going Long on the Great Clubs | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:32:21 | |
Fittingly, we recorded our shortest episode ever to explain why the next ones will be much longer! Eight years in, The Bag Drop is biting off something new: fewer releases, deeper research, and three- to five-hour episodes on a single golf clubās history, strategy, and story. Matt and the Professor explain why the most fascinating untold stories in golf live at the club level, the question they brought home from Northern Ireland together at twenty and haven't shaken since, and the five rules they have set to do it faithfully. (PS. The weekly interviews and conversations are not going anywhere!)
Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļøContribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Welcome: one of us is practicing, one of us refuses 01:29 Beating balls, and taking the doubt out with Golf Blueprint 02:45 The four-ball partnership is off 03:41 Matt's real golf strength: recruiting 05:00 Professor's facts: long form is quietly coming back 08:01 A return to conversation after a decade of the algorithm 09:05 Ad read: Titleist GTS, unboxed at night and gamed by morning 10:40 The Professor is a seven-wood guy now 11:21 Fixing the top of the bag with a four wood and seven wood combo 12:41 A short episode about going long 14:07 Eight years of The Bag Drop, starting at the Merit Club 16:33 Three years of the Professor, and curiosity on steroids 18:32 The decision: fewer shows, deeper research, three to five hours 20:23 Why clubs: study a club, study the history of people 22:56 Northern Ireland, and why one round as a guest explains nothing 25:01 Not the historians, and why that is the advantage 27:26 Acquired, Costco, and learning through a narrative 28:18 Smart Brevity, and what short form can't do 30:16 A decade of hearing "there's a past here you don't know" 32:40 The rules: no AI list of facts, no embellishment, the pursuit of truth 34:24 Time to get to work
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is making the game more meaningful for those who love it.
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Why Three of Four Beginners Quit | 08 sept. 2026 | 01:32:12 | |
Nineteen million Americans have tried golf since 2020. About one in four of them stayed. In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Matthew Reagan, PGA (co-founder and general manager of Operation 36) to talk about why golf keeps losing the beginners it works so hard to attract ā and what changed the day he stopped teaching the swing first and started people 25 yards from the hole.
Connect with our guests ā³ Matthew Reagan, PGA ā co-founder and general manager, Operation 36 ā š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-reagan-op36/ š± Operation 36 ā https://operation36.golf ā how it works: https://operation36.golf/how-it-works/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/op36golf ā šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operation_36/ ā š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/operation-36-golf ā š Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/op36golf/ Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļøContribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Cold open: the moment Operation 36 got its name 00:52 Welcome, and a fall morning in Athens 01:20 Ten kids under eight: not rested, but refreshed 03:35 Unplugging, the Slack away message, and the phone-off experiment 06:45 New York, Mumford and Sons, and whether you could live there 08:37 Today's guest: Matthew Reagan and Operation 36 10:10 What Op36 did to Athens Country Club 11:19 Scotland as the barometer: beginners go straight to the course 12:00 Professor's teaching: sampling versus early specialization 15:13 Ad read: Titleist AIM Enhanced and seeing the ball go in 17:18 Matthew joins The Bag Drop 18:16 Sixteen, upstate New York, and a course you could play for free 20:25 Campbell, Ryan Dailey, and deciding to coach 21:46 What actually turned him into a golfer, and it was not technique 25:28 Gamification, variability, and why golf hooks you 28:58 Three juniors at Keith Hills, and a program that grew to eighty 30:01 Ten levels, bag tags, and making a three-footer fun for an hour 32:19 Year four: forty golfers do not come back 33:59 North Carolina Long Term Athlete Development LLC 34:43 The one thing the kids who stayed had in common 36:09 A year of three-hour nine-hole rounds 38:08 The drive to Pinehurst, and the flip that became Operation 36 40:08 Teaching calculus to a seventh grader 42:01 Narrative, and the data nobody else in golf has 44:16 One in four: this is not a junior golf story anymore 45:42 Bootstrapping, licensing, and taking the junior out of the brand 49:15 Shrinking the variables until clarity becomes motivation 51:06 Competence, relatedness, autonomy 52:40 The women who never had permission to start close 55:33 The cultural headwind: America starts on the range 57:05 Aligning a club top to bottom, and Op36 at St Andrews 1:02:41 The ego of the young coach, and a $400-a-month membership 1:05:25 A gymnastics gym on every corner, and not a golf program 1:08:55 What a club needs before this works 1:12:23 If a recession comes, which programs survive 1:15:46 Opening the app in 2027: couch to course, course to coach 1:18:22 Golf Genius, and learning to run an engineering team 1:24:56 One thing you can do to make somebody's first nine better 1:31:07 Close: reviews, Titleist AIM Enhanced, and thanks
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.
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| The Best Course in the World Is a Par 66 | 31 aoƻt 2026 | 01:20:50 | |
Jim Hartsell will tell you the best golf course in the world is 4,800 yards and a par 66. He is not being cute about it. He would like you to come after him. In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Jim Hartsell ā architect, three-time Bag Drop guest, and author of A Round of Scottish Courses ā for a conversation about what thirty years of returning to the same small Scottish clubs teaches you about why golf places matter, and what a golfer owes a place once he starts telling everyone about it. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our guests š Jim Hartsell ā https://jhartsellgolf.com ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/JimHHartsell](https://x.com/JimHHartsell) | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimhartsell/ š A Round of Scottish Courses (Back Nine Press) ā https://back9press.com/products/a-round-of-scottish-courses š§ The Duffer's Literary Companion (Jim & Stephen Proctor) ā https://tdlcpodcast.podbean.com
š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļøContribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Cold open: the anticipation is half the fun 00:41 Welcome, and the Professor's new office 02:16 A love letter to the game: who your club introduces you to 03:01 Caddie School for Soldiers and thirty days at the Home of Golf 04:31 Jim Hartsell, third appearance, third book 06:34 Professor's teaching: quiet eye and gaze duration 11:29 Ad read: Titleist T-Series and the three Ds 13:52 Three books, one thread 15:09 The course gets you in the room; a person carries the story 16:32 The high school English teacher who started all this 19:31 Calling Rob Collins with a crazy idea 23:29 Fifty interviews, an outline, and meeting Jim Sitar 26:40 The books that made him: Wind, Bamberger, Morton, MacVicar 31:18 When Revelation Comes, and the notebook that read like a book 35:25 Patric Dickinson's eighteen best, and Jim's eighteen favorite 38:53 Dunaverty is the best course in the world: 4,800 yards, par 66 42:07 Soup, clubhouses, and the whole lived experience 45:40 Sheepdog trials, and when history earns its place in a chapter 49:56 What do you have against the Scottish east coast? 51:44 Frankfurt, a lost day, and a morning inside the R&A 54:33 Dark hours on the Old with a persimmon driver 56:52 The flag on the eighteenth green 1:00:35 Why the most famous place in golf did not have to do that 1:02:21 Does writing about these places change them? 1:06:40 North Berwick, Brora, and being too cheap to be taken seriously 1:07:46 Would the veneer wear off if you moved there? 1:12:14 Three rules for being a good guest (and don't over-tip) 1:14:41 Calendars, course guides, and Jordan's junior program 1:19:27 Close: subscribe, review, and the Titleist T-Series | |||
| 3D-Printed Putters and the Science of Feel | 17 aoƻt 2026 | 01:22:01 | |
What happens when a guy with a Wall Street background decides heād rather make putters than climb the corporate ladder? For Al Vikmanis, the answer has been a winding path through Arccos, data analytics, custom putter design, metal 3D printing, ferrules, and whatever comes next. The common thread is a willingness to follow the rabbit hole wherever it leads, and a belief that the journey itself is the point. In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Al Vikmanis, Founder of 3DP Design to talk about the science and craft behind modern golf equipment, from why MOI matters in a putter to how sound actually becomes feel, why 3D printing opens up design possibilities traditional manufacturing can't, and why a ferrule can become a surprisingly personal piece of golf gear. Along the way, he gets candid about leaving Wall Street, embracing work that feels meaningful, learning from spectacular failures, and building a career around curiosity rather than a five-year plan. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our guests Al Vikmanis āĀ š¼ https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-vikmanis-3755671/ š Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083121141361#
šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop
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š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:40 - Welcome to The Bag Drop What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| Building the Gilroy: Old Barnwell's Second Course | 10 aoƻt 2026 | 01:05:07 | |
What does a piece of land owe the people around it once the golf stops paying for itself? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Blake Conant (golf course architect; co-designer of Old Barnwell and the Gilroy) to talk about the second course he is building in the dirt right now ā and the master's thesis he wrote a decade earlier arguing that some golf courses should stop being golf courses.
Connect with our guest šØ Blake Conant ā https://www.dundeegolf.com/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/Dundee_Golf ā | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dundeegolf/ | š¼ https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-conant-90566a37/ Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com
š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/
šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļøContribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 "Make sure your first one is your worst one" 00:49 Welcome, and kudos to the R&A for actually enforcing the rules 04:19 Who Blake Conant is, and how the Professor found him 07:45 Teaching of the week: "Build a Course Today" and the overbuild 09:30 Titleist Vokey SM11 11:11 Conant, Conant, or Conan the Barbarian 12:18 House paint, big canvases, and actually selling art 14:44 Art school to landscape architecture to Dismal River 17:42 The doubts he probably should have had 19:20 Following Old Barnwell: the Snoop Dogg rule 20:53 Was a second course always the plan? 23:12 Nick Schreiber, and hiring people you then leave alone 27:19 The kids course: they don't actually want to putt 29:56 Tunnels, ramps, and a train that isn't there yet 30:37 Who the Gilroy is for, and greens that sit on the ground 33:11 Still testing the good player, just differently 34:41 Buying the purple parcel 37:09 Buy the land before anybody knows you're building 38:59 The 2013 thesis on bankrupt golf courses 41:58 What are we measuring: social, environmental, economic 47:39 The wrong courses closed 48:58 Repurposing, HOAs, and grand ideas that don't pencil 51:05 Should a new project pass the test before opening day? 52:49 Golf as a Trojan horse: programming, foundation, community 55:45 Aiken's building boom and a healthy kind of competition 59:38 The public course he'd like to build without donors 1:03:49 Wrap and thanks
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Can Every City Build a Place Like The Park? | 03 aoƻt 2026 | 01:25:34 | |
Can a golf facility be fun, affordable, and welcoming for the local community while maintaining an elite course and golf experience that attracts committed golfers from around the globe?Ā
If you've ever wondered why certain golf courses become gathering places while others remain just another tee sheet, this one's for you. The conversation dives into: ā¢ Why every successful golf project needs a clear "why" The Park
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š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:00 The why comes first What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is in the business of belonging, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| Why Australian Golf Hits Different | 27 juil. 2026 | 01:43:12 | |
A country that loves a drink almost never drinks on the golf course. That's not temperance ā that's the whole story. In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Scott Warren (New South Wales Golf Club member and co-host of the Australian Golf Passport podcast) to explore what Americans get right and badly wrong about Australian golf ā and why the difference comes down to a single word: competition. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our guests š¦šŗ Australian Golf Passport podcast ā https://australiangolfpassport.com/ Follow The Bag Drop šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop
š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/
š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Connect with Matt & The Professor šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:00 Introduction: coffee, eating on golf trips, and why men host podcasts 08:22 Partner break: Titleist, New Club fittings, and finally putting the seven wood in the bag 10:02 Scott Warren joins: what Americans actually get right about Australian golf 11:48 The depth question: the 35-40 courses we romanticize vs. the ~450 that exist 13:41 Golf is a sport, not a pastime: why Australians don't drink on the course 16:43 A day at the club: comps 5-6 days a week, markers, no gimmes 19:59 Mixed-gender golf: why it works at the club and why the co-ed Australian Open didn't 28:28 Scale, technology and the case for a rollback; a persimmon what-if 29:38 Stableford done right ā and Scott's issue with the American version 34:20 Playing from the wrong fairway: Tiger at Firestone, Greg Norman over the oak 38:20 Norman's cultural weight; Aaron Baddeley and the ones who nearly made it 44:15 Junior golf, pennant, and the pathway to the pro ranks that's eroded 53:36 The next five years of Australian pro golf: LIV Adelaide, the Open, the money 1:01:28 Civic golf under fire: North Adelaide, Moore Park, and who these fights really hit 1:07:31 What an Australian club membership actually costs vs. the US 1:15:39 Bluey, Bandit, and the Custard connection 1:19:09 Getting in: waitlists, proposers, and the quiet power of a members' list 1:23:24 The origin of the Australian Golf Passport, and golf media that won't just say everything's great 1:33:17 Under-credited architects: Alex Russell and Mike Clayton vs. the McKenzie romance 1:39:25 Barnbougle, King Island and Seven Mile: destination golf that's still affordable 1:43:01 Spiders, snakes, and selling the family on Australia
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| Sympathetic Renovation with Dave Zinkand | 20 juil. 2026 | 01:09:55 | |
For fifteen years, Dave Zinkand's name never made it onto the scorecard. He was the guy in the field for Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw ā Bandon Trails, Bandon Preserve, WeKoPaā learning to be an editor of his own work. Now the decisions land on his desk, and his name is the one members attach to the outcome. In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, Dave Zinkand of Zinkand Golf Design joins host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (aka "The Professor") to talk about what actually changes when you step to the front of the room ā and why the entire craft might come down to a single word a stranger handed him at Port Marnock: angles. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our guest Dave Zinkand ā Zinkand Golf Design: https://zinkandgolfdesign.com/ Follow The Bag Drop šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop
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š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com
šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
02:14 Introducing Dave ZinkandĀ
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| How to Actually Qualify for a USGA Four-Ball | 13 juil. 2026 | 01:09:31 | |
Everyone tells you golf is an individual game. Zach Healy and Jack Larkin Jr. are quietly proving how much better it gets when it isn't. The two former University of Georgia golfers ā roommates for all five years, four-ball partners ever since ā join Matt and The Professor to talk about the format that's given them a second golf life: USGA Four-Ball. They've made a habit of tearing up the amateur scene, and this year they finished T2 in stroke play and came a single shot shy of the championship's single-round record with a 63. What the conversation dives into:
Connect with our guests Zach Healy ā šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/z_jhealy | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-healy/ Jack Larkin āĀ šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlarkin_uga | š¼ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-larkin-b738a4126/
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š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com
šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| Shop Different, Play Different | 29 juin 2026 | 01:37:54 | |
What does it actually take to write someone else's story in their own voice? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with New Club Chicago's 2026 captain (and reigning club champ) Zander Nethercutt to trace an unlikely path: a 2017 essay about the Apple Store, a Facebook message six years later, and three years of near-daily phone calls that turned into Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius ā the book he ghostwrote with Apple Store founder Ron Johnson. It's a conversation about writing as thinking, the discipline of changing your mind, and why the best clubs (and the best stores) are built around people, not product. The conversation dives into:
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:00 Introduction 03:11 The Role of Competition in Golf 05:50 Understanding the Role of a Club Captain 08:32 Xander's Journey to Becoming a Writer 11:18 The Impact of Writing on Personal Growth 14:05 The Story Behind 'Shop Different' Book 17:08 Lessons Learned from Ron Johnson 19:47 The Personal Journey of Xander Nethercutt 34:45 The Call to Retail: A Personal Journey 38:48 The Shift: From Writer to Ghostwriter 42:55 Revisiting Perspectives: Apple as a Luxury Brand 47:26 The Evolution of Apple: From Humble Beginnings to Iconic Stores 51:09 The Pressure of Leadership: Balancing Speed and Strategy 56:43 The Role of Action: How Doing Shapes Thinking 01:01:27 The Power of Kindness in Leadership 01:04:59 Cutting Stories: The Art of Editing and Its Impact 01:09:37 Lessons from High Performers 01:16:08 Self-Actualization through Golf 01:21:17 Redefining the Golf Experience 01:27:29 Finding Passion in Golf What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| Where Does the Water Go? | 22 juin 2026 | 00:55:21 | |
Every golfer has stood over a putt and guessed. Erik Belgum learned to ask one question instead: where does the water go? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Erik Belgum āĀ a design associate with Billy Fuller and Tom Kite, and right now he's elbow-deep in the dirt at Otter Creek in Columbus, Indiana ā a Robert Trent Jones original being reimagined into cradle-to-grave golf. He walks Matt and the Professor through the parts of course design nobody romanticizes: the AutoCAD, the budgets, the order of operations, and the moment a green gets approved before it's actually ready. The conversation dives into:
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š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:00Ā Cold open: back to loving chipping 00:35Ā Bermuda vs. bent ā reading lies and no margin for error 05:48Ā Setting up the episode: who Erik is and why now 06:14Ā Fact of the week: reading before bed and the science of winding down 11:05Ā Partner: Titleist GTS ā what the Professor got fit into 12:24Ā Erik joins; Otter Creek, Columbus, and the J. Irwin Miller / Cummins story 16:08Ā Cradle-to-grave golf: the Romp, the Pup, and the championship Otter 19:26Ā The unromantic side of design: AutoCAD, budgets, order of operations 21:37Ā Origin story: his dad, Iowa City, and a cobwebbed pull cart 24:24Ā A $300 junior pass and learning the game at Bobby Jones 25:50Ā Cart kid, the starter's nightmare tee, and "five questions a day" 26:50Ā The church mentors: Bob Cupp and Billy Fuller 30:34Ā Choosing landscape architecture; UGA, fall of 2007 33:00Ā His own game today: letting go of score, old equipment 35:14Ā What is a Cayman ball? 43:00Ā Inheriting 13 dozen Cayman balls from Bob Cupp 40:30Ā Billy Fuller's agronomy pedigree and his years at Augusta National 46:45Ā How the Billy Bunker was actually invented 51:38Ā Lessons learned: the green he approved too soon 56:42Ā Where does the water go ā infrastructure as strategy 59:31Ā Setting Down Creek and how constraint breeds creativity 01:02:24Ā Favorite courses: Cuscawilla, Old Barnwell, North Berwick, Sunningdale 01:07:57Ā What success at Otter Creek looks like in a year What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| Golf Rules We'd Keep, Kill, and Rewrite | 08 juin 2026 | 00:51:25 | |
What should never change about golf? And what should have been changed years ago?
What starts as a conversation about golf's rulebook quickly becomes something bigger: a debate about fairness, skill, technology, tradition, and what the game is actually trying to reward.
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š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
0:00 - Intro
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| Golf, Identity, and Starting Over | 11 mai 2026 | 01:10:22 | |
What happens when the thing youāve built your entire identity around suddenly stops being your job? This week, Matt and The Professor sit down with a friend and former PGA Tour player and Korn Ferry Tour winner, Chris Wilson, for one of the most honest conversations weāve had about professional golf, pressure, performance, and life after competition. What starts as a conversation about Q-School, Northwestern, and surviving on Tour slowly becomes something much deeper: how the elite performers learn to let go, reinvent themselves, and figure out who they are when the score no longer defines them.
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š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Connect with Matt & The Professor šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:00 - Intro What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| A Club Without a Course, A Community With Purpose | 04 mai 2026 | 01:03:55 | |
How do you become one of the oldest and now largest predominantly black golf clubs in the world without owning a golf course? By building around people and purpose.Ā
Founded in 1950, Tire Town began at a time when few local clubs allowed Black golfers to play. Today, it is known as the largest predominantly Black golf club in America ā but Ralph is quick to make clear that size is not the point. The real story is what the club has become: a community built through golf, service, youth development, scholarships, volunteerism, and a stubborn belief that the game can open doors when people are willing to do the work. The conversation dives into:
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00:00 Introduction, spring golf energy, and Sweetens Cove 03:11 Introducing Ralph N. Paulk and Tire Town Golf Club 10:41 Ralph joins the show 12:12 Ralphās first introduction to Tire Town 14:40 Growing Tire Town beyond golf 17:31 Womenās leadership, diversity, and intentional growth 20:23 Ralphās path from the Marine Corps to sports journalism 24:54 Arnold Palmer, Akron golf, and stories beyond the scoreboard 29:23 Tire Townās 1950 origins and golf access in Akron 36:58 Tire Town colors, Goodyear roots, and the Akron identity 40:20 From golf club to community service engine 42:19 Firestone, volunteering, and changing who feels present 46:14 Why golf works as a foundation for young people 50:06 Opening the doors without losing the legacy 57:19 Service, family, and the Marine Corps 01:00:04 Ralphās writing, Charles Follis, and untold sports history 01:03:31 What Tire Town hopes to be in 2036 01:09:01 Closing thoughts
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| The Ghost Name in Golf Course Architecture | 28 avr. 2026 | 01:27:11 | |
Joe Hancock may be the most-mentioned, least-seen name in modern golf course architecture. In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and cohost Dr. Kevin Moore sit down with Joe (@joeytheknows on Twitter), golf course shaper, designer, superintendent, operator, and longtime DeVries Design collaborator. Joe has one of those golf lives that seem to run beneath the surface of the game and the grounds we play on. He grew up around golf in Michigan, worked as a superintendent, owned and operated a family golf course, helped build The Mines with Mike DeVries, and has since shaped and collaborated on projects with some of the most respected architects in the modern game. The conversation dives into:
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:00 Allergies, handkerchiefs, putting woes, and intentional practice 10:02 Titleist fitting, descent angle, and getting on to the show 12:08 Joe Hancock joins The Bag Drop 14:16 Growing up with Mike DeVries and finding golf course work 22:17 Building The Mines and discovering a life in shaping 26:45 What owning and operating a golf course taught Joe about service 32:13 Collaboration, humility, and getting inside an architectās head 42:15 What the best architects have in common 44:25 Broom Sedge, challenge, charm, and half-par golf 47:39 How Joe ended up at Broom Sedge 56:04 The mystery and strategy of Broom Sedgeās 18th hole 01:06:38 Firm golf, color, turf, restraint, and maintenance expectations 01:13:06 Candy Root and doing less to the land 01:20:29 Public versus private golf and the future of access 01:31:26 Whatās next for Joe Hancock
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| Where Golf Still Feels Like Golf: North Berwick to Royal Melbourne | 20 avr. 2026 | 01:31:13 | |
What if the places we romanticize most in golf arenāt perfect at all, just alive in a way we rarely get at home? In this episode of The Bag Drop, host Matt Considine and cohost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Joshua Ralston, professor at the University of Edinburgh, North Berwick member, and the voice behind Golfing Scotland on Instagram, to explore what makes a place feel real even when the postcard version wears off. From East Lothian to Melbourneās sandbelt, this is a conversation about club culture, architecture, competition, travel, and the difference between famous golf and golf that still feels lived in. If youāve ever wondered why some places stay in your head long after the trip is over, this one gets at the answer. The conversation dives into:
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00:00 Introduction
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| The Re-Making of the Masters? | 10 avr. 2026 | 00:59:29 | |
What has The Masters masteredāwhat might it be losing along the way? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and cohost Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") take a loving but honest look at Augusta National. No guest this weekājust Matt and Kevin in full golf-sicko form, unpacking why The Masters still feels like the best executed tournament in golf: the beauty, intimacy, reverence, memorable recovery shots, and the no-phone policy that makes the patron experience feel almost sacred in a distracted world. But they also ask the harder question most golf coverage avoids. As merch culture grows, premium access expands, and the tournamentās narrative becomes more curated, is some of Augustaās old magic being chipped away? From Magnolia Lane and Roryās recovery shots to pimento cheese, boredom, agronomy, and a sneaky Athens, Georgia lodging tip, this is a soulful, sharp, and affectionate conversation about spectacle, stewardship, and what makes Masters week unforgettable. The conversation dives into: šŗ Why Augusta still feels beautiful, intimate, and deeply reverent ā³ Why recovery, contour, trees, and strategy create golfās most memorable shots šµ How the no-phone policy changes attention, memory, and the patron experience š§ Why Augusta gets inside playersā heads and produces a different kind of pressure šļø Whether merch culture and consumerism are starting to crowd out the old magic šļø How hospitality tiers, access, and control may be changing Masters week š± Why Augusta sets a seductive but unrealistic agronomy standard for everyday golf š” A sneaky Masters-week lodging idea for golfers: Athens, Georgia šļø A quick detour on Titleist SM11 wedges, fittings, and why turf interaction matters Follow The Bag Drop Instagram/Facebook/Threads: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop Listen to The Bag Drop Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH Join the NewClub community Website: https://www.newclub.golf Support our Partners NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf Connect with Matt & The Professor Matt Considine - X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") - X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ Chapters 00:00 Jim Nantz, Augusta trips, and Masters week logistics What is The Bag Drop? What is NewClub? | |||
| Hooper Golf Course: Community, Stewardship, and the Heart of 9-Hole Golf | 06 avr. 2026 | 01:01:46 | |
What does it take to save a golf course and keep it true to itself? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and cohost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Josh Beer, president and chairman of Hooper Golf Course, to explore how one beloved nine-hole course in Walpole, New Hampshire was nearly lost, then preserved through community passion, stewardship, and a clear sense of purpose. Josh shares Hooperās remarkable story, from its roots as a town course on donated land to the years of uncertainty that nearly saw it disappear. The conversation moves through the role of volunteers, conservation easements, thoughtful restoration, and why the best courses know exactly what they are and who they serve. The conversation dives into: ā³ How Hooper was saved after years of financial pressure, uncertainty, and a grassroots āSave Hooperā movement š² Why stewardship, conservation, and restraint have shaped Hooperās future both on and off the course šļø What makes nine-hole golf so soulful, memorable, and perfectly suited to community š” How Hooper balances public access, local identity, history, and hospitality in a modern golf world š» Why a trip to Hooper is about more than nine holes, from the Watkins Inn & Tavern to the broader golf around Walpole, Vermont, and western New England Connect with our guests ā³ Hooper Golf Course ā https://www.hoopergolfcourse.com/ ā šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopergolfcourse/ | š Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooperGolfCourse š Josh Beer ā šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlbeer8/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-beer-618b8779/
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šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Connect with Matt & The Professor šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| The Dopamine Dance: Navigating Golf's Addictive Allure | 23 mars 2026 | 01:08:39 | |
What keeps us coming back to golfāand when does obsession cross into addiction? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and cohost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) unpack the powerful connection between golf, dopamine, and the human brain. From obsession to balance, they explore why the game can feel so all-consumingāand how to build a healthier, more sustainable relationship with it. The conversation dives into: ā¢ How golf delivers both quick dopamine hits and deeper, more sustainable satisfaction Follow The Bag Drop šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop Listen to The Bag Drop š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
Titleist: https://www.titleist.com Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Connect with Matt & The Professor šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:00 Introduction What is NewClub? Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Ballot of the Heart: Hickories, The Old Course, and The Meaning We Found in St. Andrews | 16 mars 2026 | 01:04:08 | |
What happens when you chase the Old Course, and Scotland gives you something even better? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and cohost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) reunite NewClubās Pilgrimage Three to relive a week in St. Andrews shaped by ballot drama, links golf, hickory clubs, family memories, and the deeper meaning of why golfers return to Scotland in the first place. The conversation explores the thrill and heartbreak of balloting for the Old Course, Steve Peaseās storybook late tee time and birdies on 1 and 18, Hilaryās first true links golf experience, and why Kingarrock Hickories may have stolen the show. Along the way, the group reflects on golfās civility, creativity, fellowship, and the feeling that even when you do not get exactly what you wanted, golf somehow gives you what you needed. The conversation dives into:
Thanks to our Pilgrimage Three crew and esteemed NewClub Members for joining us and sharing their stories: Hilary, Jimmy, Steve, Tyler, Ananth, Michael, Dean, and Bill. Your chapter is now part of The Pilgrimage Tradition, and we're all richer because of it.Ā Follow The Bag Drop šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop
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š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com
šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:00 Introduction
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and across the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, along with signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | |||
| Rollback Is the Wrong Word: What F1 Teaches Golf About Regulation | 09 mars 2026 | 01:10:04 | |
What if golf stopped calling it a rollback and started calling it what it really is: normal regulation of theĀ In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, our host duo of Matt and Dr. Kevin("The Professor") uses Formula 1 as a revealing mirror for golf. Starting with F1ās sweeping 2026 changes, they ask a bigger question: why is one sport willing to consistently regulate boldly for the product it wants, while golf so often hesitates? From overtaking, driver agency, and protecting Monaco, to new changes in St Andrews, Pebble, and the distance debate in pro golf, this is a conversation about stewardship, skill differentiation, and what the powers that be want their sport to look like at its highest level. Down the closing stretch, Matt and Kevin dream up some fun golf comps - including smaller club heads, a smaller ball, reduced grooves, team caps, and a deployable "bazooka" driver. The conversation dives into: šļø What F1ās 2026 regulations are really trying to do - create a better racing product with more strategy, more overtakes, and more driver input ā³ Why "rollback" may be the wrong word - and why regulation should start with the question of what kind of golf we actually want to watch šļø What Monaco can teach golf about St Andrews, Pebble, and protecting the timeless grounds of the game š ļø Creative golf thought experiments inspired by our friends and motor-headsĀ š± Why non-regulation is still regulation - and what stewardship looks like when the future of the sport is on the line Follow The Bag Drop šø Instagram/Facebook/Threads: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop Listen to The Bag Drop š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf Support our Partners š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf Connect with Matt & The Professor šļø Matt Considine - š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") - š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ Chapters 00:00 Rollback vs. regulation What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insight for passionate golfers at every level. What is NewClub? Founded in 2017, NewClub blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf, bringing to life the first premier golf society in the U.S. with local chapters in Chicago, Atlanta, and Northeast Ohio and others coming soon.Ā | |||
| No Winter Lasts Forever: Anthony Kim, Redemption, and Springās Return | 02 mars 2026 | 00:49:08 | |
Is your game (and your mental state) ready for the season ahead?Ā No Winter Lasts Forever: Anthony Kim, Redemption, and Springās Return ā Matt Considine and Dr. Kevin Moore (āThe Professorā) get into that familiar late-winter feeling: the itch to walk it out for 18 again, the hope that comes with a clean slate, and why golf still works as a quiet kind of therapy.Ā From Anthony Kimās comeback to Solo Golden Hours or Dew-Sweeping with the crew, this oneās about renewalāand the things we are looking forward to most.Ā Follow The Bag Drop
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| What'd We Miss: Masters Tickets, LIV Points, NLT/Trump, TGL, Rollback Delays, and AI Invades | 23 fƩvr. 2026 | 00:50:02 | |
Did you look up in February and thinkā¦ wait, what happened in the golf world while I was living my life? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) run a winter catch-up for those who may not follow every headline during their off-season.Ā
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| The Moe Norman Legend: Todd Graves & the Single-Plane Swing | 17 fƩvr. 2026 | 01:12:37 | |
Can one swing make golf simpler ā and keep you playing longer? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and cohost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with Todd Graves (founder of Graves Golf Academy and a leading steward of Moe Normanās single-plane swing) to explore Moeās legend, the science of striking it pure, and why biomechanics matter more than āpretty positions.ā If youāve ever chased consistency, fought back pain, or wondered why Bryson DeChambeau geeks out like a NASA scientist on Moe Norman's legendary golf swing, this oneās for you. The conversation dives into: ā¢ Moe Normanās legacy ā and what Todd learned by spending a decade with him Connect with our guests šļø Todd Graves ā Graves Golf Academy ā https://gravesgolf.com/about-graves-golf/ š Toddās book: The Intelligent Golf Swing ā https://intelligentgolfswing.com/ Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf Links & Partners š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf Listen to The Bag Drop š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 Connect with Matt & The Professor šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Golf Season Questions or feedback for the hosts? Email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf What is NewClub? NewClub is a private golf society built for modern golfers ā more access, more community, and more memorable rounds without the traditional private club baggage. What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop delivers meaningful untold stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today ā with the occasional deep dive into history, architecture, and the stuff that connects us all as golfers.Ā | |||
| Return to St. Andrews: The Pilgrimage II Reunion | 12 janv. 2026 | 01:26:36 | |
What happens when eight NewClub members stop being polite and start getting REAL? This is the true story of the Pilgrimage II to St. Andrews and our Reunion specialā¦ In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and coāhost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) sit down with members of our Pilgrimage II crew ā Robert Bruce, Scott Ford, Chris Knoizen, George Myers, Ian OāBr ien, Jay Searle, Todd Smith and Jeff Walraven ā to explore how returning to St. Andrews reveals the true soul of the game. From travel mishaps and tempestuous weather to spirited matches for the Pilgrimage Quaish, this reunion episode examines the traditions, camaraderie, and life lessons forged on the links.
- The peace and perspective found in St. Andrews, and why this trip feels different every time Connect with our guests and the Pilgrimage II Crew:Ā ā³ Robert Bruce ā NewClub Atlanta Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Adamson Links: https://www.adamsonlinks.com/ Listen to The Bag Drop š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļø Contribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Introduction to the NewClub Pilgrimage
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Rolling with the Punches: MMA Fights and Fourball Heights | 08 dƩc. 2025 | 01:25:02 | |
How does a professional MMA fighter go from combat to the course and find meaning in amateur golf?Ā
Connect with our guest šØ Caleb Bowman ā Solid Property Investments (Roofing & Construction, GA): https://www.solidpropertyga.com Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Listen to The Bag Drop š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor šļø Matt Considine ("The Host") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore š£ļø Contribute to the show! Chapters 00:00 Introduction
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Inside Proving Ground Golf Club: The Patron Member Model with World-Class, Walking-First, Sustainable Design | 24 nov. 2025 | 01:29:36 | |
Can a walking-first golf club in metro Detroit blend a patron-style membership model with public access and sustainable designāand still feel like a world-class place to play golf? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine (Founder of NewClub) and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (AKA The Professor) sit down with Proving Ground Golf Clubās Ben Cowan to explore how a walking-first, public-access course outside Detroit is rethinking memberships and club culture. From the patron member model and daily public tee times to sustainable maintenance practices and a complete Mike DeVries reimagining of Dunham Hills, they dig into what it takes to build a modern club that puts golfāand communityāfirst. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our guests Join the NewClub community šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf ā¶ļø YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & partners šÆ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Listen to The Bag Drop š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ š§ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-drop Connect with Matt & The Professor š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore Chapters
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| Mid-Am Crossroads: Reinstated Pros, NIL & USGA | 10 nov. 2025 | 01:21:10 | |
What does āamateurā really mean in 2025āwhen reinstated pros, NIL, and a Masters invite collide?
The conversation dives into:
Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Listen to The Bag Drop š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/
šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļø Contribute to the show! ā š§ thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Introduction & Four-Ball announcement (Nov 17, White Homs CC) 02:11 Four-Ball prep, roles, and strategy 02:10ā02:48 Putting science: range-of-motion and make rates (via NLU/Sasho MacKenzie) 03:00 The ācollege putter,ā arm-bar stance, and chasing true potential 05:20 Post-Halloween candy banter; Top-10 sellers; M&Mās at #1 09:26 NewClub Atlanta Club Championship at Bobby Jones GC; pick-the-tee match play 11:46 Reinstatement 101: application, fees, back-dating, and ālive like an amateurā 19:59 NILās impact and why waiting on new policy may be smart 22:17 Scale check: 700ā800 reinstatement applications per year 26:00 2025 U.S. Mid-Am flashpoint: reinstated players in late rounds 27:44 Masters invite as unstated motivator 30:48 History: from class lines to competition reality 37:04 āReps never leave youā: why fresh pro reps create imbalance 49:22 Colt Knost: sincerity vs consequences and dilution risk 53:55 Solution space: thresholds, categories, and principles 58:22 Easy red lines: PGA/KFT wins 01:06:32 Cooling-off vs reinstatement windows; restricted-event idea 01:14:13 Will the USGA act? Principles vs popularity 01:18:38 Iron sharpens iron; closing thoughts
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Crystal Downs Golf Club | 27 oct. 2025 | 00:55:13 | |
What makes Crystal Downs a thinking golferās paradise? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. āThe Professorā) unpack the fractured mid-amateur landscape, lay out their plan for a first-ever U.S. Four-Ball Qualifier together, and then flip the mics as The Professor interviews Matt about his first walk at Alister MacKenzie and Perry Maxwellās Northern Michigan masterpiece, Crystal Downs Country Club. From minimalist clubhouse culture to wind-swept strategy and ecology in full bloom, this oneās for design-curious golfers who love a course that makes you think on every shot. The conversation dives into:
Crystal Downs Country Club š Top 100 Golf Courses profile: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/golf-course/crystal-downs Join the NewClub community šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com Listen to The Bag Drop š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf š§ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-drop š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor š Dr. Kevin Moore (āThe Professorā) ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore Contribute to the show! Chapters
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| Is This Still a Simulation? | 13 oct. 2025 | 01:01:03 | |
Can Simulated Golf Build Real Community? What if golfās next great clubhouse is in your neighborhood? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine sits down with Jeff Testa, founder of Neighborhood National, to explore how golf simulators, technology, and shared spaces are reshaping the way golfers connect, practice, and build community. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our guest ā³ Jeff Testa ā https://www.neighborhoodnationalgc.com ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/GolfNeighbor | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neighborhood.national | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-testa-86507823a/
š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š” Neighborhood National: https://www.neighborhoodnationalgc.com šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ š£ļø Contribute to the show! ā š§ email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf
00:00 Introduction to Golf and Community Engagement 02:36 The Rise of Municipal Golf and Accessibility 05:36 Transitioning from Corporate to Startup Life 08:06 Building a Home Golf Simulator 10:46 The Concept of Neighborhood National 13:41 The Evolution of Golf Simulators 16:19 Cultural Shifts in Golf Participation 20:21 Altruism vs. Business in Golf 23:02 Community and Golf: A Shared Experience 25:57 The Importance of Social Connections in Golf 28:42 The Future of Golf Technology 31:38 Navigating the Golf Industry Landscape 34:08 The Role of Neighborhood National in Golf 36:56 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Worthy of Ashes: Building Lazy J Sporting Club, South Dakotaās Golf & Hunting Haven | 29 sept. 2025 | 01:11:11 | |
What makes a place so special that people want their ashes spread there? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine sits down with Colton Craig (golf course architect) and Nick Jorgensen (CEO of Jorgensen Land & Cattle) to talk about the creation of the Lazy J Sporting Club in Ideal, South Dakota. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our Guests: š® Nick Jorgensen ā Lazy J Sporting Club ā š¼ LinkedIn šŖ Colton Craig ā Smyers, Craig, Coyne Golf Course Architects ā š¼ LinkedIn
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š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com/ š¾ Lazy J Sporting Club: https://www.lazyjclub.com
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00:00 Introduction to the Lazy J Sporting Club 03:59 Meet the Guests: Colton Craig and Nick Jorgensen 07:22 Colton's Passion for Golf Course Architecture 10:08 Nick Jorgensen's Journey in the Cattle Business 16:01 The Vision Behind Lazy J Sporting Club 24:10 Connecting Agriculture and Golf 28:30 The Aha Moment for Golf Development 31:53 The Beauty of the Land and Golf Design 33:30 The Journey to Lazy J Sporting Club 36:53 The Goldilocks Zone: Land and Design Philosophy 38:37 Maximizing Land Use: Golf as the Best Option 41:36 Creating Accessibility and Affordability in Golf 43:06 A Memorable Experience with Bill Murray 46:15 The Future of Lazy J: Milestones and Vision 48:52 Unique Offerings: Golf and Hunting Combined 51:46 The Sporting Club Experience: Privacy and Adventure 56:48 Building a Legacy: Family and Community Values
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the U.S., blending the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability more akin to a public golf experience. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. The NewClub ecosystem is revolutionizing golf memberships, pushing traditional U.S. structures forward, and making golf more meaningful for those who genuinely love the game.
Weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping the game today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, the show blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at every level. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape will join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Ego or HumilityāWhat Wins the Ryder Cup? with Kyle Porter of Normal Sport | 22 sept. 2025 | 00:56:16 | |
What wins the Ryder Cupāego or humility? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine welcomes back Kyle Porter, founder of š Normal Sport and longtime voice in golf media. Together, they dive into the cultural contrasts between American and European Ryder Cup teams, the balance between confidence (ego) and selflessness (humility) required to win, and how Keeganās unlikely Captaincy and even more unlikely moves thus far might have shifted the future of U.S. team golf for good. The conversation explores:
Connect with our guest š Kyle Porter ā Normal Sport Website: https://www.normalsport.com š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kyleporterns šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleporterns š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-porter-71874848/
š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub
š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf
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šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/
00:00 Introduction 08:22 American vs. European Team Dynamics 18:14 Ego and Humility in Team Golf 27:47 Keegan Bradleyās Leadership 37:00 The Emotional Toll of Competitive Golf
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.
The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the questions, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends our untamed curiosities with expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of golfās broad landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Ryder Cup Underdogs: From JJ Henry to JJ Spaun with Sean Martin | 15 sept. 2025 | 00:44:10 | |
Why does the Ryder Cup make us care so deeply about even the most obscure of Ryder Cuppers? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine welcomes back friend of the program and EMMY NOMINATED Sean Martin (Senior Manager, Content Development at the PGA TOUR) to celebrate the magic of fall golf, preview the Ryder Cup, and share stories of lesser-known names who became cult heroes. From JJ Spaunās resilience to Rory McIlroyās emotional connection with fans, they explore how community, history, and team spirit make this event unlike anything else in golf. The conversation dives into:
Connect with our guest šø Sean Martin ā Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmartingolf/ š¦ Sean Martin ā X/Twitter: https://x.com/PGATOURSMartin š¼ Sean Martin ā LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spmartin/ Join the NewClub community š Website: https://www.newclub.golf šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ š¦ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf šŗ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners š NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf šļø Titleist: https://www.titleist.com š Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Rate, Review, and Subscribe to The Bag Drop š§ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 š§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH š§ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf š§ Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor šļø Matt Considine ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ š Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") ā š¦ X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | šø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | š¼ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Fall Golf Enthusiasm 02:42 Golf Seasons: Preferences and Experiences 05:36 Ryder Cup Anticipation and Content Creation 08:13 Highlighting Underrated Golfers in the Ryder Cup 11:12 Obscure Ryder Cup Heroes and Their Stories 19:54 Seveās Heartbreaking Ryder Cup Experience 21:27 Memorable American Players in Ryder Cup History 23:15 The Unique Journey of Jeff Overton 24:54 Exploring Lesser-Known Ryder Cup Heroes 27:02 The Impact of Nicolas Colsaerts 28:33 The Molinari Brothersā Legacy 30:35 The Rise of Ben Curtis and Ryan Moore 32:26 Future Cult Heroes of the Ryder Cup 34:15 Predictions for the Upcoming Ryder Cup What is NewClub? Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, inādepth discussions on all things golf. | |||
| Ryder Cup, Scotland & The Game's Enduring Soul with Golf Digest's Joel Beall | 08 sept. 2025 | 01:25:04 | |
Joel Beall, a senior writer for Golf Digest and author of "Playing Dirty: Rediscovering Golfās Soul in Scotland in an Age of Sportswashing," offers insights on golfās civil war, the value of accessibility, and the everyday joys the game brings to individuals and communities alike. This weekās episode was a delightful chat for co-hosts Matt and The Professor. They explore the multifaceted and often hypocritical golf world with Joel, sharing their personal passions, as well as the cultural differences between American and Scottish golf, and, of course, offer some timely insights for the upcoming Ryder Cup. They examine the importance of community in golf, the impact of leadership decisions in the professional game, and the sport's future amid all these changing dynamics. NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf Titleist > https://www.titleist.com Playing Dirty > https://back9press.com/products/beall 00:00 Introduction and Personal Indulgences 02:50 The Transition to Golf and Guest Introduction 05:45 Exploring the Ryder Cup and Keegan's Captaincy 08:27 The Soul of Golf: Scotland vs. America 11:34 The Impact of Golf Culture on Personal Experiences 14:11 The Joy of Golf and Community Connections 16:50 The Future of Golf: Changes and Innovations 19:51 Closing Thoughts and Reflections | |||
| Munis Matter | 01 sept. 2025 | 00:40:58 | |
In this episode of "The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf," hosts Matt Considine and The Professor explore golf courses that any golfer can get excited about! They dive into the charm and potential of some of their favorite accessible places to play the game. They discuss the unique appeal of lesser-known venues, highlighting the importance of accessibility and community in the golf experience. The conversation examines both the history and future of these courses, focusing on how public-private partnerships can revitalize golf spaces. Tune in for an insightful discussion on golf's evolving landscape and the joy of playing courses rich in history and character. NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf Titleist > https://www.titleist.com
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| Clubs That Put Golf First | 25 aoƻt 2025 | 00:57:15 | |
In this episode, Matt and The Professor explore how certain golf clubs are building upon tradition and revolutionizing the membership model for today's most committed and golf-minded members. By offering flexible options, accessibility with welcoming atmospheres, and a strong community focus that emphasizes the golf experience above all else, these clubs are becoming places where many want to be both members and guests. NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf Titleist > https://www.titleist.com
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| Golf Playoffs: A Tinkering Tradition (Solutions May Vary) | 18 aoƻt 2025 | 01:19:27 | |
In this episode, Matt and The Professor engage in a focused discussion about professional golf playoffs and tournament formats. They explore the challenges of current playoff systems and suggest innovative alternatives that could improve viewer engagement. The conversation covers group play dynamics, semi-finals structures, and final formats that balance equity with entertainment. They specifically address the TV challenges of match play formats and consider creative scoring systems to keep tournaments exciting. Drawing inspiration from other sports, they propose ideas that blend tradition with innovation, emphasizing formats that create compelling stories while satisfying both players and fans. Throughout, they emphasize the importance of designing championship structures that showcase the best talent and deliver dramatic endings that captivate audiences while not taking any one proposal or potential fix too seriously.Ā NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf Titleist > https://www.titleist.com
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| We are the Club: Duty, Culture, and the Future of Golf Membership | 10 aoƻt 2025 | 01:27:35 | |
In this episode, Matt Considine and The Professor delve into the concept of duty within the context of golf clubs and country clubs. They explore how duty, or the responsibility of members, influences the culture of each club, and the differences between ownership and rental mindsets in club membership. The conversation also touches on the evolution of golf clubs and their courses, the impact of elite clubs like Augusta National, and the importance of creating an inclusive environment for all golfers. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for clubs to focus on their duty to promote the game of golf and foster community among members and within the broader community.Ā Ā NewClub > [https://www.newclub.golf](https://www.newclub.golf/) Titleist > [https://www.titleist.com](https://www.titleist.com/)Ā Ā Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the New Club and Hosting Dynamics 03:54 Exploring Duty in Golf and Club Membership 12:25 The Role of Duty in Golf Culture 20:10 Service Above Self: The True Meaning of Duty 26:32 The Evolution of Golf in America 28:13 Understanding Club Membership Dynamics 32:57 The Concept of Club Citizenship 36:33 The Role of Duty in Club Membership 40:15 Financial Sustainability in Golf Clubs 45:53 The Future of Golf Clubs and Inclusivity 53:17 The Duty of Exclusive Golf Clubs 55:07 Conflicted Individuals and the Role of Augusta National 57:29 Tradition vs. Change in Golf Clubs 01:01:19 The Importance of Club Duty 01:04:08 Creating a New Golf Society 01:11:52 The Broader Impact of Golf Duty | |||
| What Competitive Golf Teaches You at 40 That It Couldnāt at 20 | 04 aoĆ»t 2025 | 01:43:50 | |
In this episode of the Bag Drop Podcast, our hosts Matt Considine and The Professor are joined by special guest and longtime friend Jamie Grigas to explore the world of competitive golf. Jamie and Matt go way back to childhood where they developed a bond over their shared competitive drive. When they were 10 years old, Jamie told Matt he would caddy for him when he got to the PGA tour. That never happened, but 30 years later Matt decided to return to competitive golf after a 5-year hiatus, and Jamie was there to carry his bag (along with offering needed psychological support). They relive the 2025 Ohio Open, discussing the pressures and joys of tournament golf while drawing parallels with Jamie's swimming and CrossFit backgrounds. The conversation highlights the importance of individual moments, the role of a caddy, true friendship, and the mental challenges faced by golfers at every level. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the episode delves into the transformative power of golf and the significance of embracing the journey rather than focusing solely on the score.Ā Ā Learn More about NewClub > [https://www.newclub.golf](https://www.newclub.golf/)Ā Ā The all new T-series irons from Titleist > [https://www.titleist.com](https://www.titleist.com/) | |||
| The 5Ā½ Inches That Matter Most: Golf, Mental Health, and Legacy with Robert Jones Black | 28 juil. 2025 | 01:20:17 | |
In this episode of The NewClub Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, hosts Matt Considine and The Professor (Dr. Kevin Moore)delve into the profound impact of golf on mental health and personal development. Joined by Robert Jones Black, founder of the Generation Next Project, they explore how the game of golf serves as a powerful tool for teaching resilience, introspection, and emotional control. Discover how golf's unique challenges mirror life's obstacles and learn about the innovative "Change Your Course" program, which utilizes golf to address youth mental health. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the transformative power of golf for kids, adults, and communities.Ā Ā Connect with Robert, Carla and The Generation Next Project > https://www.generationnextproject.org/Ā Ā Learn more about NewClub > [https://www.newclub.golf](https://www.newclub.golf/)Ā Ā Thanks to our Partners at Titleist > [https://www.titleist.com](https://www.titleist.com/) | |||
| Is England home to the best golf trip in the world? | 21 juil. 2025 | 01:07:02 | |
Fellow NewClub members join Matt and The Professor to unpack NewClubās 2025 International to Southeast England; why unforgettable English links, accessible and stunning architecture along with vibrant club culture makes this English itinerary a strong contender for any dreamerās bucket list. The lively discussion continues on why golf culture in England creates experiences unmatched in the US highlighting the welcoming nature of English clubs, the importance of public access, and the joy of playing in a community-focused environment. The conversation also touches on the future of NewClub Fixtures, and future International golf trips. Thanks to Peter Korbakes of Far and Sure Golf Tours for assisting with all arrangements and members Lee Lewis, Tim Swindle, and Morgan Campbell (Captain - Atlanta Chapter) for joining us on the show.Ā Ā NewClub > [https://www.newclub.golf](https://www.newclub.golf/) Titleist > [https://www.titleist.com](https://www.titleist.com/) Far & Sure > https://www.farandsuregolftours.com/Ā Ā Chapters 00:00 The Excitement of Sports Seasons 11:59 Reunion and Anticipation for the England Trip 14:26 Pitching England as a Golf Destination 18:32 Exploring Club Culture in England 24:48 The Proper Golf Experience in England 27:45 Guest Culture in Golf Clubs 29:20 Contrasting Golf Cultures: US vs UK 31:30 Infrastructure and Facilities in Golf Clubs 34:29 Choosing Your Home Course 38:18 The Spirit of Golf: Community and Competition 40:53 The Experience of Playing at Deal 46:05 Bringing UK Golf Culture to America 50:14 Future of International Golf Fixtures | |||
| Open & Closed: Exploring Golf's Accessibility with Ru MacDonald | 13 juil. 2025 | 01:06:10 | |
The Open Championship! Most golf nuts' favorite golf-on-tv week of the year (Sincerest apologies to the third week in April). Matt and the Professor welcome a special guest, Ru MacDonald of Cruden Bay fame, to explore his insights on the cultural aspects of golf in Scotland, the impact of technology, and the importance of accessibility and sustainability in the sport. The discussion also highlights lesser-known golf courses (do we dare say hidden gems?), the influence of Americanism on Scottish golf, and the community aspect of the game that is still thriving in an era not so open. Plus some picks for the Champion Golfer of the Year. The episode concludes with reflections on balancing passion and profession in oneās chosen career.Ā Ā NewClub > [https://www.newclub.golf](https://www.newclub.golf/) Titleist > [https://www.titleist.com](https://www.titleist.com/) Connect with Ru and Linksland > https://www.linksland.golf/Ā Ā Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Golf Engagement 02:41 Matt's Return to Competitive Golf 05:22 Independence Day and Anticipation for the Open Championship 08:15 Insights from Titleist Fitting Experience 11:01 Interview with Ru McDonald: Golf in Scotland 13:57 Bob McIntyre's Impact on Scottish Golf 16:33 The Art of Ball Flight Manipulation 19:21 Port Rush Preparations for the Open Championship 22:08 The Unique Experience of Attending The Open 25:18 Cultural Aspects of Golf in Scotland vs. America 29:56 The Accessibility of Golf in Scotland 31:26 American Influence on Scottish Golf 32:17 Balancing Tradition and Modernization 37:40 The Future of Golf in Scotland 40:21 The Passion for Golf Course Architecture 42:57 Hidden Gems in Scottish Golf 48:13 The 12-Hole Golf Movement 52:37 The Secret Sauce of DP World Tour Videos 57:21 Navigating a Career in Golf | |||
| Golf as a Creative Canvas | 07 juil. 2025 | 01:05:54 | |
In this episode, Matt Considine and The Professor welcome PGA Professional, Brad Davis, to the show to discuss the importance of creativity in the sport and the role club professionals can play in unlocking more creative outlets to enhance the customer experience. The conversation highlights the personal experiences of both Brad and our Hosts as they explore the intersection of creativity and golf.Ā Ā NewClub > [https://www.newclub.golf](https://www.newclub.golf/)Ā Ā Titleist > [https://www.titleist.com](https://www.titleist.com/)Ā Ā ChaptersĀ Ā 00:00 Introduction and Concert Season 03:02 Golf as a Character Builder 05:40 Strength Training and Aging 08:43 Palmer Award Winners and Community in Golf 11:17 Creativity in Golf and Personal Journey 16:48 Guest Introduction: Brad Davis 19:35 The Intersection of Art and Golf 29:15 Introduction to the Creative Mindset in Golf 30:58 Embracing Creativity in Golf Pro Shops 35:50 The Importance of Design in Golf Merchandise 40:30 The Evolution of Golf Course Photography 46:02 The Role of Trees in Golf Course Aesthetics 51:01 Swing Mechanics and the Power of Tempo | |||
| Big Scores: NIL, Sandbaggers, and other troubling trends in Amateur Golf with Dr. Nico Darras | 23 juin 2025 | 01:12:00 | |
The Professor and Dr. Nico Darras explore several key topics in sports, focusing on college baseball's regional tournament structure, NIL's impact on college athletics, golf wedge fitting, and challenging tournament venues like Oakmont. They share insights about player performance under pressure and scoring in professional golf, weaving in personal experiences throughout.Ā Ā The conversation examines the current state of amateur golf, including pressures from NIL regulations and problems with the handicap system. They discuss how athleticism affects golf performance, the value of tournament experience, and the evolving challenges for amateur golfers in today's competitive environment.Ā Ā The discussion then turns to broader issues in college athletics, including student-athlete compensation and amateur status in golf. They address NIL's influence on youth sports, examining how young athletes face mounting pressure and how some parents over-emphasize competitive success. The conversation concludes by emphasizing the importance of balancing competitive athletics with education, advocating for an approach that values enjoyment and personal development over financial rewards.Ā Ā NewClub > [https://www.newclub.golf](https://www.newclub.golf/)Ā Ā Titleist > [https://www.titleist.com](https://www.titleist.com/)Ā Ā Golfblueprint > https://www.golfblueprint.com/Ā Ā Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Host Dynamics 01:14 College Baseball Regional Model Discussion 07:12 NIL and College Sports 09:14 Wedge Fitting in Golf 12:14 Tournament Setup and Player Performance 20:43 Scoring at Oakmont and PGA Tour Insights 24:35 Navigating Tournament Pressure and Performance 26:32 The Challenge of Playing at a High Level 28:27 Understanding Golf's Margins and Improvement 30:05 The Role of Athleticism in Golf 31:44 The Flaws in the Handicap System 34:27 Amateurism in Golf and the Impact of NIL 40:00 The Future of Amateur Golf and Professionalism 50:30 The Case for Paying College Athletes 51:49 Amateurism in Golf: A New Perspective 53:43 The Drive, Chip, and Putt Debate 56:42 The Reality of Professional Golf 58:45 NIL and the Future of Youth Sports 01:01:14 The Dark Side of Competitive Youth Sports 01:04:39 The Cost of Success in Sports 01:08:32 Education and Sports: A Troubling Trend | |||