2 off the 1st: a golf show by Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
Last Updated: June 13, 2026
2 Off the 1st is for the hardcore golf fan who can't get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep on two stories each weekday in a snack-sized show that will catch you up on the most important stories in the game. Whether it has to do with the pro game (PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV, Euro Tour, etc.) or the game we play, we'll make sure you're caught up without wasting your time.
262: US Women's Open at Riviera, Scottie Scheffler seeks a 3-peat
On this Tuesday episode, Ryan Ballengee looks ahead to the US Women’s Open at Riviera in Los Angeles, as well as how women’s golf can capitalize on their momentum. Scottie Scheffler is looking for a rare three-peat at Jack’s place, too, as he gets ready to try to complete the career Grand Slam at Shinnecock.
261: Lighting $25 million on fire at TPC Craig Ranch, PGA Tour schedule snafu
On this week's show, Ryan looks back at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Wyndham Clark won with a closing 60 to win on 30-under total. Did one stroke warrant a $25 million renovation? Also, the PGA Tour faces a future scheduling snafu for stars who want to play events that would be in the new B-tier, creating an anchor-store problem on Tour. Finally, Don Rea has been removed as PGA of America President.
260: PGA Championship recap: Aaron Rai wins as Aronimink holds up
On this Monday's episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps the 2026 PGA Championship. Aaron Rai shoots the round of his life to win the Wanamaker by three shots, while Aronimink holds up well thanks to a smart PGA of America setup. Also, Ryan recaps playing in the LPGA pro-am in Cincinnati.
259: I went to LIV Golf Virginia...and Rory sets Signature reality
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps his experience at Day 1 of LIV Golf Virginia, setting the scene as turmoil engulfs the once-Saudi-backed tour. What is it like attending an event? How many people showed up? Were the players and staff panicked? Then, Rory McIlroy talks about the reality of some players skipping some Signature events, and the PGA Championship field is set.
258: LIV Golf loses funding, and a radical fix to the PGA Tour schedule problem
On today's show, LIV Golf has officially lost PIF Saudi funding, so what does that mean? Also, Ryan has a radical fix to the PGA Tour's Signature scheduling problem.
257: LIV Golf NOLA postponed, Nelly Korda wins Chevron, the Fitzpatricks win Zurich
On today's 2 Off the 1st, we have lots to get to, with reports of LIV Golf New Orleans being postponed, Nelly Korda winning the Chevron Championship and the Fitzpatricks winning the Zurich Classic.
256: Is LIV Golf done? And the PGA Tour leaves Hawaii
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps the whole LIV Golf situation, when the funding runs dry, if LIV Golf can survive and if any LIV Golf players (other than Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau) will have a special pathway back to the PGA Tour. Also, the PGA Tour announces their exit from Hawaii.
255: 2026 Masters recap: Rory wins again, Scottie gets close, Rose gets heartbreak
On this episode of the show, Ryan Ballengee recaps the 2026 Masters Tournament. Rory McIlroy wins a second-consecutive Masters, joins unique company and finds his own path in golf history. Now, there's a Jack-Arnie level rivalry with Scottie Scheffler, too. And then there's the heartache for Justin Rose.
254: Tiger Woods DUI arrest consequences; Gary Woodland's emotional win
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee looks back on Tiger Woods' DUI arrest and car wreck and whether there will be any consequences to or changes that come from his actions. Also, Gary Woodland was the feel-great story of the weekend with his Texas Children's Houston Open win. Finally, let's celebrate two great weeks on the LPGA with Nelly Korda vs. Hyo Joo Kim.
253: The Players recap: Clutch Cam Young, Aberg falls apart, Sudarshan Yellmaraju rocks
On today's show, Ryan recaps The Players Championship 2026, including Cam Young coming up clutch, the match play battle with Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Aberg falling apart and how to get better next time, as well as Sudarshan Yellamaraju proving to be a great story at TPC Sawgrass.
252: A vision for the new PGA Tour is light on details
On our Thursday show, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp lays out a broad, somewhat vague vision for the future of a tour with two tracks. But it's light on details, and Ryan explains why and also tries to fill in some of the gaps by reading the tea leaves of what a future PGA Tour schedule could be.
251: Bay Hill recap and reaction; Rory McIlroy claps back at Jon Rahm
On our Tuesday show, Ryan looks back at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill and the wild ending. Also, Rory McIlroy is in the right as he claps back at Jon Rahm over the deal offered by the DP World Tour to maintain membership and Ryder Cup eligibility.
250: Jon Rahm claims DP World Tour extortion; the new PGA Tour schedule is coming soon
On today's show, Ryan talks about Jon Rahm claiming to be extorted by the DP World Tour to settle fines he incurs for playing on LIV Golf and what it means for the Ryder Cup. Also, the PGA Tour is set to announce plans for a new schedule and tiers to their events. What will it look like, and what clues already give away some of the answers?
249: Ryder Cup captain Tiger Woods? Also, PGA Tour schedule changes
On today's show, Ryan talks about the possibility of 2027 US Ryder Cup captain Tiger Woods being a thing at Adare Manor in Ireland. Also, Tiger suggests we should pump the brakes on radical PGA Tour schedule changes in time for 2027, with lots to be decided until such an upheaval happens.
248: Anthony Kim wins on LIV Golf; Pebble Beach should be a playoff event
On this episode, Ryan looks back on Anthony Kim's win at LIV Golf Adelaide and what it could portend about his future in professional golf, including major starts in 2026. Also, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am finale was special, with Scottie Scheffler coming up short to Collin Morikawa. But should Pebble Beach be a PGA Tour playoff event in the FedEx Cup instead?
247: Patrick Reed wins again, is PGA Tour bound; Chris Gotterup is a new star
On the Tuesday show, Ryan looks back at Patrick Reed winning the DP World Tour's Qatar Masters and practically locking up a 2027 PGA Tour card. Shout out to Neal Shipley's TGL ace. Then, Ryan talks about the PGA Tour's new star in Chris Gotterup.
246: LIV Golf gets world ranking points (sort of) and will be unprofitable for a long time
On today's show, Ryan Ballengee discusses LIV Golf getting Official World Golf Ranking points -- why it's a fair deal, why LIV doesn't like it and how it can hurt LIV players. Also, LIV CEO Scott O'Neil says the league won't be profitable for 5-10 years, and that could even be a big stretch.
245: Nelly wins the LPGA opener with controversy; can anyone beat Scottie in Phoenix?
On this episode, Ryan looks back at Nelly Korda's weather-shortened win at the HGV Tournament of Champions and the weird conspiracy theories about the LPGA making the event 54 holes. Also, Scottie Scheffler seeks a 21st PGA Tour title at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, but how is anyone else going to stop him?
244: Brooks Koepka explains himself, and Nelly Korda has WTGL issues
On this episode (recorded Wednesday and had upload issues, pre-PReed exodus), Brooks Koepka explains how his PGA Tour comeback happened and the family situation that precipitated it. Also, Nelly Korda is disappointed that WTGL has no crossover with TGL, and that might give her some leverage.
243: PGA Tour-LIV fallout from Koepka's return, and the end of the Hawaiian Swing?
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee looks at the whole situation of Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour and the offer made to LIV Golf major winners to come back under the same amnesty program. The comings and goings of LIV now only come down to Bryson DeChambeau. Also, this could be the last Sony Open in Hawaii, and that would be a bad thing for golf and golf fans.
242: Women's TGL is coming, and 62-year-old Vijay Singh has a PGA Tour card
Kicking off 2026 on 2 Off the 1st, Ryan Ballengee gets into the announcement of Women's TGL, how it will work, who will play and why there isn't a mixed-team concept. Also, 62-year-old Vijay Singh has a PGA Tour card for this season (and could for the next two seasons after it) because of one-time exemptions that he's cashing in.
241: Augusta Weeks underway, LIV business disappointing and more
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at the start of the Augusta National Women's Amateur in Georgia, Bryson and Brooks not so impressed with the LIV Golf business model and Bryson getting bodied by a Matt Stafford pass.
240: Rory takes a heckler's phone, Bubba says the majors need LIV
On this LIVE episode, Ryan looks back at the Rory McIlroy incident with a heckler and taking a kid's phone, then Bubba Watson's ridiculous majors comment and the new tree on the 6th at TPC Sawgrass.
239: Rory McIlroy: PGA Tour doesn't need a Saudi PIF deal
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks into comments from Rory McIlroy to suggest the PGA Tour doesn't need a Saudi PIF deal. Also, Bryson says he's not going anywhere with LIV, but is that really true?
238: Bryson and Brooks back to the PGA Tour? Spieth isn't exempt
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at reports and comments suggesting LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka want back to the PGA Tour. Also, Jordan Spieth whines about sponsor exemptions, and TGL playoffs are set.
237: LIV Golf's microscopic ratings, and Torrey toughened up
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks back at the very bad LIV Golf TV ratings from the opener in Riyadh and why that was to be somewhat expected. Also, the Cleeks want you to buy a $4,500 bag for some reason. Torrey Pines is going to be tough this week, and the LPGA is getting tougher on slow play.
236: LIV Golf in the majors, Tom Detry wins in Phoenix
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at the LIV Golf exemptions into the US Open and The Open, what it means and doesn't a and more. Also, was night golf a good gamble? Tom Detry wins in dominant fashion in Phoenix, and that sets the scene for Torrey this week.
235: LIV Golf to Fox Sports, and TGL Week 2 review
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at LIV Golf's deal with Fox Sports and what the might mean along with a new CEO. Also, Ryan reviews Week 2 of TGL and Hank Lebioda winning the Korn Ferry Tour opener.
234: Sergio Garcia banned from Ryder Cup captaincy, TGL expanding?
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at Sergio Garcia being currently banned from ever being Ryder Cup captain due to a 2018 rule. Also, TGL is looking at expanding, and Nick Taylor is the Terminator in playoffs.
233: TGL review and critiques, LIV golf signings
On today's LIVE show, Ryan offers his thoughts, review and critique of TGL, which debuted in Florida on Tuesday. What went right? What could be better? Why is DJ Khaled there? Also, some surprising LIV news.
232: Scottie Scheffler WDs from AmEx, and par is but a construct
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at the news that Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from the American Express as he continues recovery from hand surgery to remove broken glass. Ryan looks at Hideki Matsuyama's record-breaking performance against par and wonders why anyone is whining about it. Then, TGL debuts on Tuesday, and Ryan wonders what we'll get.
231: PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's salary and Tiger Woods' birthday
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's big salary and more found in the Tour's 2023 tax filing. Tiger Woods also turned 49 today, and we look at his future.
230: Ryder Cup ticket prices are hefty, Matt McCarty wins in Utah
On today's LIVE show, we look at the 2025 Ryder Cup ticket prices that are very controversial, as well as Matt McCarty's big win at Black Desert on the PGA Tour.
229: LIVE from Black Desert, Rory McIlroy speaks and more
On today's show, Ryan is joined LIVE by Real Golf Radio's Brian Taylor from Black Desert Resort and the new PGA Tour event in Utah. They preview the course and event. Then Ryan tries to decipher why Rory McIlroy talks the way he does.
228: LIVE from the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, big PGA Tour changes
On today's show, Ryan is live at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship at French Lick Resort in Indiana. He talks about his conversations with players heading into the event, and then he gets into what is sounding increasingly like the future of the PGA Tour.
227: Presidents Cup > Ryder Cup? LIV Golf ratings are in
On today's live show, Ryan looks at the argument that the Presidents Cup is better than the Ryder Cup (or could be). We look at the LIV Golf team championship ratings. Ryan offers a tribute to his high school golf coach.
226: Rory McIlroy can't catch a break, LIV Golf's season ends
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks back on the BMW PGA Championship playoff with Billy Horschel, Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence. Then, he looks at the LIV Golf team championship and wonders why the team component doesn't lead LIV. Finally, some shout-outs to Lydia Ko, Matt McCarty and the buses at the Presidents Cup.
225: Few players want a PGA-LIV deal; TV ratings are horrendous
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at Rory McIlroy revealing that less than half of PGA Tour AND LIV Golf players want a reunion deal. Also, the TV ratings for both tours were horrendous this weekend.
224: Jon Rahm rejected, Solheim swoon and GNN TV debuts
On todays's LIVE show, Ryan looks at Jon Rahm and LIV Golf's offer to the DP World Tour being rejected, the Solheim Cup and the fallout, as well as GNN TV going live!
223: Topgolf troubles and spinoff, LIV Golf's future
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about Topgolf being spun off into its own company and the troubles with the brand, and LIV Golf gives a clue to its future with its early 2025 schedule.
222: PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf match confirmed, and more
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about the upcoming PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf match featuring Rory, Scottie, Brooks and Bryson, as well as the Presidents Cup picks and the genesis of the Tour Championship starting strokes format.
221: The new, tougher East Lake and Solheim Cup teams set
On today's LIVE show, Ryan gets into what to expect from the new, Andrew Green-redone East Lake, as well as early player reaction. Also, the US and European Solheim Cup teams are set for Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, so were the captain's picks right?
220: Ko and The Captain win big, and a FedEx Cup fix for starting strokes
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks back on a weekend that saw Lydia Ko win the AIG Women's Open and St. Andrews, Keegan Bradley win the BMW Championship. Also, Ryan has a fix for the starting strokes problem at the FedEx Cup's Tour Championship finale.
219: A new PGA Tour and is LIV Golf done?
On today's LIVE show, Ryan gets into the Financial Times story that several in golf are interpretting as a potential end to LIV Golf, but is it? Also, the PGA Tour is set to undergo some huge changes, and Ryan explains those and why they're good. He also catches up on a few things, including his trip to London, the last few weeks of getting GNN TV ready to go.
218: Olympic format change reaction, Tony Finau troubles
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about the reaction to potentially adding mixed and team components to the 2028 Olympic golf program, Tony Finau facing protestors in Utah and Keegan Bradley as an assistant captain.
217: Olympic golf is back, Lauren Coughlin breaks through
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about the return of Olympic golf in Paris, what's changed, what's the same and what is coming in 2028 at Riviera. Then, Lauren Coughlin wins on the LPGA Tour in her 101st start, while Jo(h)ns Vegas and Rahm win, too.
216: Monty says Tiger Woods should retire; Bryson DeChambeau extortion attempt
On today's show, Ryan looks into Colin Montgomerie saying Tiger Woods should retire from golf on the eve of the Open at Royal Troon and how stupid that sounded. Also, Bryson DeChambeau's old coach Mike Schy wants $2 million from the US Open champion, but for what?
215: Rory McIlroy slams Hank Haney, US Open detractors; big news from GNN
On today's live show, Ryan looks at Rory McIlroy talking to the press at the Genesis Scottish Open, slamming Hank Haney, defending himself and Harry Diamond. Then we share big Golf News Net news about our forthcoming TV channel!
214: Keegan Bradley had no idea he'd be Ryder Cup captain
On today's live show, Ryan looks at Keegan Bradley being formally introduced as the 2025 US Ryder Cup captain, as well as Tiger's potential future involvement and what Bradley hopes to change as the new guy in charge. Also, Joost Luiten is in a weird saga to play the men's Olympic golf tournament.
213: US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, and 59s stink now apparently
On today's live show, Ryan talks about Keegan Bradley reportedly being named the 2025 US Ryder Cup captain and why it's a brilliant, out-of-the-box idea. Also, 59s are getting handed out like candy in golf this year, and that seems to devalue a sub-60 round.
212: Richard Bland wins US Senior Open, Akshay falls short in Detroit
On Monday's live show, Ryan goes over Richard Bland winning the US Senior Open in a playoff and the potential Bland Slam -- if LIV allows it. Then Akshay Bhatia comes up short of the win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, but does he deserve kudos for talking to the press afterwards? And more weekend wrap.
211: Back-to-back holes-in-one at the US Senior Open, LPGA showing real players
On today's show, Ryan gets into Frank Bensel Jr making consecutive aces at the US Senior Open, then LIV Golf partner Caffeine.tv shutting down and the LPGA showcasing their players as their real selves to win over fans.
210: Nick Bienz becomes a legend, Marty Kaymer wants a deal
On today's live show, Ryan gets into Nick Bientz Monday qualifying for the Rocket Mortgage Classic after a 65 and three beers, and then Martin Kaymer wonders why a deal hasn't been done yet and that might tell us something important.
209: Scottie Scheffler is not good? And Jon Rahm hates drones
On today's live show, Ryan talks about Scottie Scheffler's sixth win of the season and dumb complaints that his wins don't mean that much. Then we get into the climate protestors on the 72nd hole, Amy Yang's major win and Jon Rahm hating interrupting drones at LIV Golf events.
208: No PGA Tour-PIF deal imminent, big Sig changes
On today's live show, Ryan talks about Jay Monahan explaining that there's no imminent PGA Tour deal with the Saudis and why reporting about it wasn't accurate. Also, the Signature events are getting some big changes next year, including the permanent addition of Tiger Woods.
207: Rory skips the Travelers, men's Olympic teams set
On today's live show, Ryan gets into Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the Travelers and Bryson DeChambeau being left off the Olympic team -- and other things.
206: Bryson wins the US Open, and Rory's greatest heartbreak
On today's live show, Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time US Open champion after Rory McIlroy had the win at Pinehurst No. 2 in his own hands. What did Bryson do right on and off the course? What could Rory have done differently? What happens from here? Lots to react to in a big weekend.
205: Scottie speaks, Jack wants a better date
On today's first-ever live-streamed episode of the show, Ryan digs in on Scottie Scheffler's comments in the wake of his charges being dismissed, as well as Jack Nicklaus' yearly complaint about the dates of the Memorial Tournament.
204: Yuka Saso wins the Open, Big Shot Bob takes Canada
On today's show, Ryan shows some love for US Open final qualifying, Yuka Saso winning a second US Women's Open at a great venue and Bob MacIntyre winning in Canada with his dad on the bag.
203: On Grayson Murray, helping one another and being better
On this episode, Ryan talks about the tragic death of Grayson Murray. He talks about what we can all do better for ourselves and each other to support one another in the struggles we all face in some fashion.
202: Xander wins the PGA Championship, and Nelly wins her sixth this year
On today's show, Xander Schauffele wins the PGA Championship, and Ryan recaps the final day of the tournament, the host venue and so much more. Nelly Korda also won for the sixth time in eight LPGA Tour starts this year.
201: Scottie Scheffler arrested, jailed and shot 66 at the PGA
On today's episode, Ryan looks back on the sad, strange and bizarre day at the 2024 PGA Championship, including the sad death of John Mills, the arrest of Scottie Scheffler and how this all might have been prevented.
200: Jon Rahm wants his cake and to eat it too, Rory files for divorce
On today's show, Ryan spends most of the show digging into naive comments from Jon Rahm ahead of the PGA Championship, and then there's a few minutes on Rory filing for divorce.
199: Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board, Nelly's streak ends
On today's show, Ryan digs into Jimmy Dunne resigning from the PGA Tour Policy Board. What does it mean? Why can't anyone get their act together?
198: Rory isn't rejoining the PGA Tour board, and Nelly is on tape delay
On today's show, Ryan gets into Golf Channel showing Nelly Korda this week all on tape delay and the insult that is to golf fans. Then, Rory isn't rejoining the PGA Tour board, and it's another sign a lot of buffoons are running things.
197: NBC puts Brandel in the Open booth, recapping the weekend
On today's show, Ryan looks back on the weekend of Taylor Pendrith winning, Brooks may be back again, and then NBC announces a bizarre booth for the US Open.
196: Tiger takes a US Open exemption while Taylor Gooch won't try qualifying
On today's show, Ryan looks at Tiger's decision to take a US Open special exemption from the USGA and why that makes sense. Then Taylor Gooch decides he won't try qualifying for either Open, and that's a bad choice.
195: Rory and Shane win in NOLA, LIV has its Aussie event
On today's show, Ryan looks back on the weekend that was, including the Irish winning in New Orleans, Hannah Green winning in LA, the LIV event in Australia and more.
194: Greg Norman talks Rory-LIV, PGA Tour equity stakes happening
On today's show, Ryan looks at the comments from Greg Norman about Rory McIlroy-LIV rumors, as well as the reported equity amounts PGA Tour players are getting.
193: Rory McIlroy back on the Board, Nelly WDs from latest LPGA event
On today's show, Ryan looks into the report that Rory McIlroy is set to rejoin the PGA Tour Policy Board just when player equity stakes get announced. Also, Nelly Korda WDs from this week's LPGA event.
192: Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda rule the weekend (and Miles Russell)
On today's show, Ryan looks back on the great week and run for both Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda, as well as what Miles Russell did on the Korn Ferry Tour.
191: Nelly Korda lurks at The Chevron, Taylor Gooch wants 108 hole LIV events
On today's show, Ryan looks at the opening rounds across golf, including Nelly Korda at The Chevron and 15-year-old Miles Russell thriving on the Korn Ferry Tour. Also, Taylor Gooch doesn't see why LIV Golf tournaments can't be 90 or 108 holes.
190: Rory is not going to LIV Golf (again) and Masters ratings are in
On today's show, Ryan goes over Rory McIlroy once again denying he will go to LIV Golf and the BS reporting from another outlet. Also, the Masters ratings are in, and they might be telling us a lot of things.
189: Greg Norman shows at Augusta as Fred Ridley speaks out
On today's show, Ryan talks about the weird split screen of Greg Norman coming to the Masters as a ticketed patron while chairman Fred Ridley uses his post to discuss wide-ranging issues in the game.
188: Augusta National is minty, and Jon Rahm wants 72-hole LIV events
On today's show, Ryan shares comments that seem to suggest Augusta National is in as good a shape as it's been in a long time. Also, Jon Rahm thinks LIV Golf events should be 72 holes for more fans to accept the tour.
187: The Masters is here, Denny comes close and Nelly stays in Vegas
On today's show, Ryan gets you ready for the Masters and looks back on a great weekend of golf between the Valero Texas Open and Nelly Korda winning her fourth consecutive LPGA event.
186: Nelly Korda is on fire, and PGA Tour players feel in the dark
On today's show, Ryan looks back on Nelly Korda winning her third tournament in a row on the LPGA and the unfortunate TV situation for the tour. Then he gets into how a number of PGA Tour umbrella players seem to feel increasingly in the dark about their tours.
185: Peter Malnati's inspirational Valspar win tops the weekend recap
On today's show, Ryan looks back on a great weekend of tournaments, including why Peter Malnati's win at the Valspar Championship was so compelling and needed.
184: Callaway Golf reportedly for sale, the PGA Tour meeting with Yasir Al Rumayyan
On today's show, Ryan goes over the report out of Korea that Callaway Golf is for sale and Topgolf being spun off. Also, we look at the PGA Tour Enterprises meeting with LIV Golf benefactor and PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan. What's next?
183: Scottie is on a heater, the PGA Tour meets with PIF
On today's show, Ryan looks back on The Players and Scottie Scheffler's historic win at Sawgrass. Then he digs in on the scheduled meeting between the PGA Tour Enterprises board and the Public Investment Fund in the Bahamas.
182: The Players is underway as the future of the Tour is up for grabs
On today's show, Ryan talks about the start at TPC Sawgrass while stars like Rory and Scottie seems conflicted about what the Tour should do and how it should look in the future.
181: Jay Monahan says a lot and a little at The Players
On today's show, Ryan goes over PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's news conference at The Players, and he walks away with a sense that the tone doesn't match the sense of urgency and action needed right now.
180: Scottie Scheffler's dominace, the stars want a smaller PGA Tour
On today's show, Ryan looks back on Scottie Scheffler's incredible performance at Bay Hill and how impressive his demolition job was. Also, while some LIV Golf players definitely want back on the PGA Tour, some of its stars are advocating for a smaller tour.
179: LIV withdraws OWGR application, Signature tournaments need bigger fields
On today's show, Ryan goes over LIV withdrawing its application for OWGR recognition and what should happen from here. Also, he makes a plea to the PGA Tour to expand the fields (and have a cut) for the Signature events.
178: Anthony Kim's first week on LIV, and the Saudis might be done with the PGA Tour
On today's show, Ryan looks back on Anthony Kim's debut week on LIV and the real players that the Tour should consider promoting instead. Also, rumors run amok that the Saudis may be walking away from the PGA Tour deal. Now what?
177: Anthony Kim's LIV deal explained, but welcoming LIV guys back?
On today's show, Anthony Kim is formally announced as playing on LIV, so what is he getting and how does that impact his insurance policy? Also, Webb Simpson talks about welcoming back LIV Golf players...all six of em.
176: Talor Gooch says something dumb, The Match was fun
On today's show, Ryan gets into the ridiculous comments from Talor Gooch that the Masters could have an asterisk without him and other LIV players in it, and then he recaps The Match and hopes for more opportunities like this one.
175: Anthony Kim is back on LIV and Rahm is candid about the money
On today's show, Ryan recaps his family golf trip to Florida before getting into Anthony Kim's comeback and what that tells us about golf right now. Then Jon Rahm is candid about his financial incentives, and Ryan wonders what that means for the future of golf.
174: Hideki wins at Riviera, Spieth and the wrong score
On today's show, Ryan looks at Hideki winning at Riv and wraps up the West Coast Swing. He also looks at Jordan Spieth getting DQ'd and why keeping score matters.
173: Sun Day Red debuts and reaction, a little ratings update
On today's show, Ryan looks at the debut of the Sun Day Red line from Tiger Woods and TaylorMade, as well as reaction to all facets of the launch. Then Ryan spends a little time on the ratings from Friday.
172: Sunday Red on a Monday, the Phoenix Open was crazy
On today's show, Ryan talks through the craziness at the Phoenix Open and what might actually be happening at Scottsdale, and he also gets into the debut of Tiger Woods' Sunday Red line.
171: 57! And PIF threatens bankers with imprisonment
On today's catch-up show, Ryan gets into Cristobal del Solar's amazing 57 on the Korn Ferry Tour, weather issues in Phoenix, and LIV players wanting to play some PGA Tour events. Also, the PIF is apparently threatening their bankers and consultants with prison time for cooperating with the US Senate PGA Tour-LIV probe.
170: LIV vs. PGA Tour ratings, and Tiger is announcing something
On today's show, Ryan looks at the weekend ratings for LIV Golf and the PGA Tour to see the comparison, what to take away from the numbers and what this week might tell us. Also, Tiger is announcing something big next week.
169: License to care about LIV? A weird Sunday
On today's show, Ryan looks at the void created by Pebble Beach not finishing all 72 holes and the space occupied by LIV in its absence. Some observations about the tone online, as well as the realities that haven't changed about that product.
168: Montezuma's Revenge on LIV? And some great LPGA news
On today's show, Ryan looks at the reporting around a stomach bug infecting LIV Golf en masse (or not?) and then gets into some great women's golf news from the USGA and LPGA.
167: Spieth sees the Saudis as optional, a better TV experience incoming?
On today's show, Ryan threads together comments from Spieth, Homa, Morikawa, McIlroy and more to figure out where things stand with the Saudis and how this all might finally benefit you, the golf fan.
166: Strategic Sports Group investment: What we know and what questions remain
On today's show, Ryan digs in on the announced investment of Strategic Sports Group into PGA Tour Enterprises, what it means for players, fans, LIV Golf and what could happen in the fallout of all of this.
165: Hatton and the Thundercats to LIV, while the LPGA-LET merger twists in the wind
On today's show, Ryan looks at the LIV Golf reveal of Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm's team logo that looks a lot like the Thundercats logo. Also the LPGA-LET merger is in peril after the Saudis exerted influence on the deal.
164: What the heck is going on with LIV? And more related questions
On today's show after a week off for the PGA Show, Ryan is really confused by everything that is and isn't happening with LIV, the Saudis, the PGA Tour, Strategic Sports Group and the DP World Tour. What in the world does all of this mean? Ryan tries to decide it all.
163: Jack Burke Jr. passes away at 100, Cantlay talks negotiations
On today's show, Ryan pays tribute to the life of Jack Burke Jr., the two-time 1956 major winner, former Marine and co-founder of Champions Golf Club. Also, we get into Patrick Cantlay's role in the Big Negotiation.
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