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Match play madness in Austin, Texas! Mar 25, 2016

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The WGC-Dell Match Play moves out of pool play to bracket-style play on Friday, and we look at how greatly improved this event is with a format change. We also look at some of the leading Masters contenders and why this should be one of the best in recent memory. Also, we dig into the rumors of Tiger Woods' supposed imminent return. NOTE TO SUBSCRIBERS: We have changed our RSS feed to a new location, so this is a one-time change. Please let us know on Twitter at golfnewsnet if you have any issues.

Golf ball maker Dean Snell Mar 23, 2016

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Golf ball maker and owner of Snell Golf, Dean Snell, joins the show to talk about his journey from making the Titleist Pro V1 and leading TaylorMade's golf ball design unit to going out on his own and creating a ball company that is thriving. We also talk about common misconceptions about golf balls and what you should do to find the right golf ball for you.

Golf historian and author Claudia Mazzucco Mar 16, 2016

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Golf historian and author Claudia Mazzucco join Ryan Ballengee to talk about her new book, "Legendary Lessons", which chronicles the timeless, lifetime lessons and wisdom of golf shared by so many of its great champions.

Why Jordan Spieth fights the social media trolls Mar 11, 2016

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After a poor start to the Valspar Championship, Jordan Spieth responded to folks he thought were trolling him on social media. Then Rory McIlroy backed up Spieth. Why do these guys care what the normal people have to say on social media?

Our conversation with Gary Player Mar 02, 2016

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Our interview guest this week is the legendary Gary Player. We converse with Mr. Player to talk about potential changes to Augusta National, golf in the Olympics, the importance of faith to Mr. Player's career, how often he would play were he a modern, active player and how golf's governing bodies have to respond to get more people to play the game.

Children's golf fashion maker Kelsey MacLean Feb 23, 2016

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On this week's Interview Edition of The 19th Hole, Ryan Ballengee has a conversation with children's golf fashion maker Kelsey MacLean. We talk about how she got inspired to start her business, how it has evolved beyond her wildest expectations and how her business reflects what golf can do better to appeal to women and kids.

Rory McIlroy flexes for Brandel Chamblee Feb 20, 2016

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Rory McIlroy took exception to comments Brandel Chamblee made about his fitness regimen, then went out of his way to let Chamblee and the world know how he felt. It's a window into how golfers can be affected by the critics -- fans and media alike -- and what it can do to motivate or discourage a player. Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth is looking to get refocused after a bad few days at Riviera. And why isn't anyone paying attention to PGA Tour Champions?

DST Golf founder Bertie Cordle Feb 16, 2016

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In the first episode in a new series of interview-based podcasts, DST Golf founder Bertie Cordle tells us of his journey to create his incredible training aid and the success that comes with having over 400 professionals around the world using his club without payment.

How Spieth, Day, McIlroy and Fowler will deal with changes Feb 12, 2016

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Pebble Beach is the setting for a strong field at this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. So why is the tournament practically unwatchable until Sunday? What can be done about it?

We also look at the biggest underlying story of 2016, which is how Jordan Spieth, Jason Day, Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy will acclimate to changes in their lives on and off the course, and what affect that will have on who is No. 1 at the end of the year.

Bubba Watson steps in it in Phoenix Feb 05, 2016

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Bubba Watson heard it from the fans at the Waste Management Phoenix Open just a day after saying he was only playing the event to appease his sponsors. We talk about the latest incident of Watson putting his foot in his mouth and the phoniness of his promises to improve as a person and appeal to fans.

We also talk about Ernie Els and how he seems to have found a putting stroke that works in Dubai.

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