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Latest Episodes:

TGL In Person, Pre-Ryder Cup Drama, Players Favorites, 10 Qs Mar 11, 2025

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10 questions on the golf world with Sean Zak, Dylan Dethier and Claire Rogers, from in-person TGL impressions to Keegan and Sergio making complex Ryder Cup bids to the Players Championship’s spot in the pro golf world and much more. It’s officially the start of the golf season — or is it? The Drop Zone tackles it all.

Hosts: Claire Rogers, Dylan Dethier, Sean Zak

Producers: Darren Riehl, John Sodaro

The GOLF Oscars, Netflix S3 Review, Arnold Palmer Exemption Weirdness, NBC's Odd Snafu Mar 04, 2025

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The Drop Zone Crew is BACK to talk about all things awards season. Who's winning best picture? What award is Netflix's Full Swing Season 3 receiving? And what's going on with the Arnold Palmer's Star-free exemptions? Sean and James answer all those questions ... and talk about Sean's stunning Netflix debut.

Bamberger-Dethier on Netflix, Golf’s White House Visit, Favorite Pro Interviews, Florida Feb 25, 2025

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Michael Bamberger joins Dylan Dethier for a rundown that includes plenty of unplanned detours but begins with the Mexico Open’s unlikely conclusion and tackles the Tour-PIF White House visit, favorites pros to interview, what it’s like being on Netflix’s Full Swing, best Florida golf courses and much more. Thanks for listening — enjoy!

Hosts: Michael Bamberger, Dylan Dethier

Producers: Darren Riehl, John Sodaro

Ludvig's Big Win, What Golf TV Ratings Mean, Was LIV's $5 Billion A Bargain? Feb 18, 2025

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What people missed from Ludvig Aberg's win at Torrey Pines, what golf fans really want, whether Tiger Woods is right, what kind of win LIV Adelaide was for LIV, what's next for professional golf, whether LIV's $5 billion spend was a bargain, where we'd cut "inefficiencies" from professional golf and much more on this week's episode of the Drop Zone.

Enjoy!

HOSTS: James Colgan, Dylan Dethier, Sean Zak

PRODUCERS: John Sodaro, Darren Riehl

Golf Stuff That Matters w/ Michael Bamberger ft. Tiger, Trump, Spieth, Phoenix, Genesis, More Feb 11, 2025

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Dylan Dethier and Michael Bamberger bridge the gap between the WM Phoenix Open and the Genesis with a wide-ranging chat on 30-somethings in golf, iPhones, Tiger, Trump, Spieth, the LPGA commissioner, cut lines and where the PGA Tour should be careful. Enjoy!

Hosts: Dylan Dethier, Michael Bamberger

Producer: Darren Riehl

What Rory's Win Means, Pro Sends Odd Email, Inside a PGA Tour Meeting, Stories from Pebble Feb 04, 2025

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Our James Colgan and Dylan Dethier were on the ground at Pebble Beach, where they officially declare golf season OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY. They bring back some stories, tackle a couple tough Rory-related questions, take you inside a PGA Tour meeting, dive into CBS broadcast changes, explain a strange email calling out the Tour's most popular player and much more.

Enjoy the listen — and if you want to make our day, leave a five-star rating. See you next week!

Hosts: Dylan Dethier, James Colgan, Sean Zak
Producers: Darren Riehl, John Sodaro

State of Golf w/ Michael Bamberger Jan 28, 2025

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Michael Bamberger joins Dylan Dethier to tackle the state of golf, from the pro game all the way down. What to make of Justin Thomas' letter? Is TGL real? What would they ask Phil Mickelson? Has Michael dabbled in YouTube Golf? How can they fix slow play? What's the best spot at Pebble Beach? What to make of Tiger Woods? And what person — and event — has them excited about the golf season?

Hosts: Dylan Dethier, Michael Bamberger, Sean Zak
Producers: Darren Riehl, John Sodaro

Solving Slow Play, What LIV's Deal Means, TGL's 4 Challenges Jan 21, 2025

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The Drop Zone crew deep-dives the beginning of the golf season, solves slow play (sorta), breaks down LIV's game-changing TV deal (or is it?), tackles the TGL's successes and challenges and much more. From FS1 to the American Express to the Minnesota Muskies, this has a little something for everyone. Dive in!

Hosts: Sean Zak, Claire Rogers, Dylan Dethier, James Colgan
Producers: Darren Riehl, John Sodaro

TGL Takes, Lessons From Hawaii, NFL-Golf Comps, ex-LIVer gripes Jan 14, 2025

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The Drop Zone had boots on the ground at TGL's launch. They talk pleasant surprises, mandatory changes, room for improvement and more. They dissect TV ratings and lessons from the PGA Tour's Hawaiian Swing, break down an ex-LIV player's gripes and finish with some NFL-Tour pro comps. Dive in!

Hosts: Sean Zak, Claire Rogers, Dylan Dethier, James Colgan
Producers: Darren Riehl, John Sodaro

Inside Xander Schauffele's Cave | World No. 2 Talks Majors, Stalactites, More Jan 12, 2025

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Xander Schauffele sits down with Dylan Dethier to explore an epic two-major 2024 and talk process, lifestyle, happiness, goals and what's next. In the new Drop Zone's first interview. Take a trip inside the head of the World No. 2 — we think you'll like what you find. Enjoy!

You can watch Schauffele's Warming Up interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pXPcDb8u1k&t=435s.

Dylan welcomes your feedback at dylan_dethier@golf.com.