The 19th Hole Golf Show
The 19th Hole Golf Show is a golf podcast featuring in-depth, intelligent discussion of the most important topics in golf. Host Ryan Ballengee from Golf News Net talks about recent events and issues on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA Tour and other major golf tournaments around the world. He digs in on golf course architecture, fantasy golf, golf travel and the issues facing the business of the game. Ryan covers a little bit of everything in golf, and he's joined occasionally by some of the biggest names in the game to provide perspective.
Rich Lerner looks back on 30 years at Golf Channel, his new book
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Golf Channel anchor and legend Rich Lerner to talk about his new memoir, which has more than a hundred stories from his time in the sport as a broadcaster and player. They talk about some of the bigger issues in the game and some of the great people in the sport.
You can buy or download the book here: https://amzn.to/3R2sE7m
Why Alex Dickson is suing Trump to save Washington DC public golf
On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, Beltway Golfer's Alex Dickson joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about his lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to stop an attempted takeover at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C. He talks about the National Links Trust and why they lost their lease, gives his reaction to the released Tom Fazio plan for the Blue Course at East Potomac and shares the best-case and worst-case scenarios for what happens from here. He starts by sharing the great story behind Beltway Golfer magazine, which is launching soon.
<...Adventures in Coaching High School Golf (Season 2)
On this episode, Ryan gets into a recap of his second season coaching high-school golf at his alma mater, Mount St. Joseph in Baltimore. It's not only a lookback on the season but also a little background into what brought him back into the MSJ community in the first place. Also, it's a bit of a PSA to encourage people to share their time, talent and joy with others.
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Going GolfN with CEO Jared Phillips
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by GolfN CEO Jared Phillips to talk about our new partnership, what it's like to break into the golf world as an outsider, trying to make golf your career and creating an app with a unique set of features (while still using and paying for his competitor's apps).
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My experience at the TGL Finals
In this episode, I look back on my experience at the SoFi Center for the first leg of the TGL Finals on Monday, pitting Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links against eventual champions Los Angeles Golf Club. What's it like in SoFi Center? What stands out? What can't you see on TV (it's a lot!)? I talk about my full experience and a trip that involved battling the flu, dreading TSA lines and more.
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The National Links Trust, the Trump administration and the future of Washington DC public golf
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee looks at the uncertain future for Washington DC public golf after the Trump administration terminated a 50-year lease between the National Links Trust and the National Park Service. What happened? Why did it happen? Is there any plan for how these facilities will be managed in the future? Will Trump seek to hire the Trump Organization's golf operations to run the courses? Does the National Links Trust have a potential lawsuit on their hands?
Link to National Links Trust-National Park Service lease: https://www.scribd.com/document/976340359/National-Links-Trust-National-Park-Service-executed-lease
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Peter Jacobsen talks Skechers World Champions Cup
Peter Jacobsen joins Ryan Ballengee from Florida at the site of the Skechers World Champions Cup. Jake, who is the tournament chairman and co-creator of the event, talks about the unique three-team format, some of the stars to watch for this weekend and how he sees the event unfolding.
Adam Schenk explains winning on the PGA Tour putting one-handed
Adam Schenk won on the PGA Tour for the first time in 243 starts, and he did it putting one-handed at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. He joins Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney to talk about the win, what it means, how he decided to putt one-handed, how the very windy conditions helped him and how winning compares to getting to the Tour Championship.
Adventures in Indiana at French Lick Resort and the Korn Ferry Tour Championship
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee talks about the season-ending Korn Ferry Tour Championship and the two seasons of The Road to French Lick that he did with French Lick Resort's Brendan Sweeney. Ryan gets into the pride of making the show and being connected to so many people in Southern Indiana who worked really hard to present this event to showcase their part of the world, the Pete Dye Course and to help so many through the tournament's charitable giving.
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Royal Dornoch vs. Country Club of North Carolina with Jeff Dotson
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee welcomes Country Club of North Carolina Director of Golf Jeff Dotson to talk about their annual matches against Scotland's Royal Dornoch. Learn the history of the matches -- starting with the name of CCNC's property and a connection to Donald Ross -- and the evolution of what has become a special week for players and professionals from both clubs.
World Long Drive No. 2 Jack Smith goes deep on the science of the sport
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by the No. 2-ranked long driver in the world, Jack Smith, as he prepares for the World Long Drive world championship in Colorado. We talk about his history in the sport, his preparation for the event and getting a little nerdy on the science and biomechanics of long drive (as Jack is a pre-med).
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5-time long-drive world champion Phillis Meti
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by 5-time long-drive world champion Phillis Meti as she prepares for the World Long Drive world championship in Colorado. We talk about her history in the sport, her favorite world title and her biggest challengers.
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Talking with Gil Hanse about restoring Baltusrol with a historical lens
On this week's show, Ryan Ballengee talks to golf-course architect Gil Hanse about his restoration of Baltusrol Golf Club's Upper Course (after doing the Lower Course previously), including a precursor discussion with Baltusrol's team of club historians that unearthed tons of fascinating, crucial information to inform the 1930s focal point for the work.
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Catching up with golf course architect Tripp Davis
On this episode of the show, golf course architect Tripp Davis joins to catch up on his latest project, The Rose in Athens, Georgia. We talk about the site, the challenges it presents, considerations architects make in the way of water, soil, grasses and more. It's just a blast picking Tripp's brain.
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Ranking the 100 best golfers of all-time with Michael Arkush
On this episode, Ryan talks to author Michael Arkush, whose new book attempts to rank the 100 best golfers of all-time using a metric system he created. Ryan and Michael get into the system, how it was constructed, who was surprising, and how he determined the No. 1 player.
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Korn Ferry Tour winner Logan McAllister's life has changed
For the latest episode of The Road to French Lick, Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney talk to Astara Chile Classic winner Logan McAllister. McAllister, who won in his 60th start and on conditional membership, talks about what the win means for his year, his goals and his career. He also talks about the importance of playing Monday qualifiers to his success.
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PGA Tour pro Adam Schenk on his season, Korn Ferry Tour journey
On this segment for the Golf News Net original show, The Road to French Lick, Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney are joined by PGA Tour pro Adam Schenk. Adam talks about his season so far, being close to his best golf and his journey to the PGA Tour through the Korn Ferry Tour.
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Kieron van Wyk talks about his crazy 2025 so far
Kieron van Wyk joins the show to talk about his tremendous 2025 so far, including becoming the first amateur to win on the APGA Tour and finishing in the top 10 at the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open. Van Wyk talks about what's to come and having higher expectations.
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Ely Callaway's son, Nicholas, shares his dad's surprising secret
On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, Ely Callaway's son, Nicholas, joined the show to talk about the release of his father's memoir (in written and AI-voiced audiobook form), which he helped edit and get over the finish line. Nicholas shares the stunning secret Ely revealed in his letters and boxes after his passing, as well as the business lessons and ethics that drove the Callaway Golf founder.
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Korn Ferry Tour winner Kyle Westmoreland talks his Colombia win
Korn Ferry Tour winner Kyle Westmoreland joined Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney for The Road to French Lick show, talking about his Colombia win, what it means, celebrating and still being hungry, as much more.
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Catching Up with Invited CEO David Pillsbury
On this episode of the program, live from the 2025 PGA Merchandise Show, Ryan speaks with Invited CEO David Pillsbury about the state of the golf business, welcoming new golfers on their unique journey and fostering a community culture in both public and private facilities.
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Looking back on the Tiger Slam with author Kevin Cook
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Kevin Cook, whose new book, "The Tiger Slam," looks back on the incredible 2000-2001 run by Tiger Woods in the majors. The pair look back on the run from 25 years ago, what it meant then, now and why it might be the greatest sporting achievement of all time.
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Remembering Payne Stewart with his caddie Mike Hicks
On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Mike Hicks, long-time caddie to Payne Stewart. Looking back 25 years after Stewart's tragic death, Hicks talks about his time with Payne, their wins, their relationship and some of his favorite stories.
The story of the new GNN TV and a really weird 2024
On this episode, Ryan tells about the new GNN TV, a 24/7 golf TV channel just launched. Then he explains how the GNN website was compromised by an Asian syndicate, Google and other factors. Needless to say, it's been an interesting 2024.
The Story of Soleta Golf Club with David Leadbetter and David Turner
On this week's show, Ryan hears the story of the Soleta Golf Club near Sarasota, Fla., from managing partner David Turner and elite instructor David Leadbetter, who is an owner in the project and helped tap Nick Price to develop the club. The story of how it all comes together is a fascinating look into how a golf property goes from conception to reality.
Telling the story of Augusta National caddies with Ward Clayton
Ryan Ballengee is joined by journalist and author Ward Clayton to talk about his book, "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories from Golf's Greatest Stage." Ward talks about the history of caddying at Augusta National from the club's founding to now and the importance of the caddies now getting their due in the Augusta and bigger golf community.
You can find the book on Amazon or through Blair publishing: https://blairpub.com/shop/p/legendary-caddies
Hughes Norton, agent to Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, looks back on his career
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by legendary agent Hughes Norton to discuss his career and new book, "Rainmaker." He talks about his experiences with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, can't miss players who did, superstars who thought they knew it all and so much more.
Irish golf architect, author and fascinating man Pat Ruddy
On this week's show, Ryan shares his converation with Irish golf architect and author Pat Ruddy, whose masterpiece, The European Club, Ryan played during his summer 2023 trip to Ireland. Ruddy is a fascinating man, and he takes us through his life, his architecture career, influences and more.
Taking risks, making headcovers and giving back with Bluetross' Marc Hanson
On this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Bluetross co-founder Marc Hanson, kicking off our "Because of Golf" era of the show. Ryan and Marc talk about the risks he's taken in creating his golf headcover and accessories brand, how he got started, why he decided to do it, finding materials like leather and all of the fun and challenges of being an entrepreneur. This is the first in a series of conversations featured on the show this year with people Ryan has been fortunate enough to meet because of golf.
GNN TV, PGA Show party, PGA Tour parity and Puttshack's Joe Vrankin
On our first show of 2024, Ryan looks back on the PGA Show, looks forward to Golf News Net TV, talks about what's been going on in professional golf (inside and outside the ropes) and is joined by Puttshack CEO Joe Vrankin to talk about his business.
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Our Ireland golf adventure (Part 2)
On this special podcast, Ryan Ballengee, Brendan Sweeney and Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne recap the second half of their Ireland trip together, including the best towns and spots to hit in Wexford City, Kilkenny and Dublin, as well as the rounds they played Rosslare, Mount Juliet and Druids Glen.
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Our Ireland golf adventure (Part 1)
On this special podcast, Ryan Ballengee, Brendan Sweeney and Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne recap the first half of their Ireland trip together, including the best towns and spots to hit in Malahide, Baltray, Portmarnock and Dublin, as well as the rounds they played County Louth, Portmarnock Links and The European Club.
To get started on your Ireland trip, check our Club Choice Ireland at https://www.clubchoiceireland.com!
Pro golf is killing itself, my year of golf and Hilton Grand Vacations' Mark Wang
On this week's show, Ryan talks about the events of the last week, with Jon Rahm going to LIV, as well as the subsequent fallout, and how that has damaged professional golf. Then, on happier terms, Ryan talks about his year in golf and what he's looking forward to next year. Finally, Mark Wang, President and CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations, joins to talk about his company's sponsorship of the LPGA Tournament of Champions and what's coming next month.
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Rollback is coming, the PGA-LIV public negotiation and PGA HOPE
On this week's show, Ryan gets into the Golf Digest report of the forthcoming golf ball rollback for all golfers -- why it happened this way, how it'll work and when it'll happen. Then it's time to talk about the game of public negotiating between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Finally, our guest is Sgt. Keniel Martinez, who joins Ryan to talk about PGA HOPE and the importance of the veteran golf community.
Digest story: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/usga-ra-rollback-announcement-december-2023
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Camilo Villegas' emotional Bermuda win, and how did the new fall go
On this week's show, Ryan looks at Camilo Villegas' emotional win in Bermuda and what resonated in the remarkable moments after the win. We look at the new pro golf fall to see what went right and maybe what went wrong. Finally, a little PSA about where golf content comes from these days.
PGA Tour for-profit perils, pros betting on golf and PXG's Scott Kim
On this week's show, Ryan gets into the potential problems facing the PGA Tour as it operates more as a for-profit organization, as well as the problems facing the pro game as it embraces legalized betting. PXG's LPGA Tour manager Scott Kim joins the show as well to talk about the incredible year the brand has enjoyed.
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LIV Golf is done (for now), my kids love golf (for now) and college golf camps
On this week's show, Ryan starts by talking about the joy of taking his kids to the driving range and seeing them enjoy golf. Then he gets into LIV Golf's season finale and what might happen next, as well as a new place to play for PGA Tour players (the DP World Tour!). College Golf Experience founder and good buddy Josh Jacobs joins me to talk about college golf camps and their increasing importance in the recruiting world.
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PGA Tour-Saudi deal in doubt, Lexi does great in Vegas, using your emotions in golf
On this week's show, Ryan looks at the state of the PGA Tour/DP World Tour/Saudi Public Investment Fund deal and why it looks to be in doubt. Then Lexi Thompson did a great job in Vegas and repped herself well. Finally, Angel Yin broke through on the LPGA, and there's something we can learn from her win.
Solheim Cup, Ryder Cup, My Trip to Europe and Peter Jacobsen
On this week's show, Ryan reviews the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup, including what went right and wrong at each on and off the course. Ryan then digs into his trip to Europe bookended by both incredible team golf events, along with a 36-hour layover in Munich for Oktoberfest. Finally, Peter Jacobsen joins to talk about the upcoming World Champions Cup, a new team event he chairs that's coming to the Champions Tour in December.
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Our trip to Ireland (Part 2) and a college golf debacle
On this week's show, Ryan goes over the second half of the trip to Ireland, including where to play and stay, as well as what else to see while in Ireland's Ancient East. He kicks off the show by going into a fascinating but colossal problem in college golf.
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