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.
Designated Problems, DPWT vs. LIV continues, a mind-blowing putter interview
May 08, 2023
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On this week's show, Ryan gets into the future of the designated events and needing to move them around a bit. Then the DP World Tour took a stand against LIV Golf players, and that led to a whole bunch of public messiness. Finally, L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn joins me for a fascinating deep dive into putters and putting.
Lower expectations in golf; sportswashing is starting to work?
Apr 27, 2023
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On this week's show, Ryan gets into some things he's figured out about golf that have made the game more fun. Also, sportswashing might be working on some regarding their views on LIV. Finally, Ryan is joined by Dr. Dan Feeney, Director of Biomechanics Research at BOA, to talk about the fascinating research he does.
Tackling slow play, Rahm winning over fans and saying goodbye to a dear friend
Apr 18, 2023
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On this week's show, Ryan opens with an explanation why he didn't do a show last week and a tribute to the family dog, Dottie. Then he gets into the need to pick up the pace on the PGA Tour, how Jon Rahm won over thousands at Harbour Town and the need for the LPGA to find a regular TV time slot.
The Masters preview show
Apr 03, 2023
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This week's show is all about the Masters. Ryan talks about his times at the Masters and what recommendations he would make to visitors. Then we get into the amazing storylines about the tournament this week, inside and outside the ropes. Finally, Ryan offers his picks for who can win.
Goodbye match play; playing under construction golf and a busy few weeks ahead
Mar 27, 2023
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This week, Ryan shares stories from a trip to Aiken, S.C., to play Old Barnwell, a new club under construction in the area and the magic of playing a new place. Then he gets into the WGC Match Play and the end of that era on the tour. Finally, with ANWA and the Masters back-to-back, there's plenty going on in the next several weeks.
David Duval joins the show, undesignated fun and LIV flopping
Mar 22, 2023
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On this week's show, David Duval is my guest. He offers his reaction to the USGA and R&A rollback proposal, as well as looks back on his most pressure-packed rounds and playing at Mission Hills on the PGA Tour Champions. Ryan talks about the fun he's having watching the undesignated events on the PGA Tour and gets into LIV's leaning in on their team concept.
Scottie Wins, Rory Needs Fargiveness, French Lick Flying
Mar 13, 2023
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On this episode, Ryan goes over The Players. Scottie Scheffler wins and looks like the second coming of Billy Casper. Rory McIlroy seems frustrated by his equipment and his time commitments to the admin of the PGA Tour. French Lick Resort's Brendan Sweeney joins to talk about the resort becoming the home of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship.
An uncertain but exciting PGA Tour future contrasts a disappointing NBC product
Mar 06, 2023
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On this week's show, Ryan gets into the designated tournaments, what they'll look like in 2024 and the key pieces the PGA Tour has to figure out for most players. Also, why does NBC feel so far behind CBS now?
Contrasting the different types of pro golf; the PGA Tour improves its product
Feb 27, 2023
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On this week's show, Ryan looks back on the week that was in golf and contrasts the value of serious pro golf compared to lighter pro golf. Also, we look at the changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule and how the last year plus might wind up being a positive.
A deep dive into the SI World Golf Ranking
Feb 22, 2023
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On a rare ad hoc episode of the show, Ryan offers a deep dive into the SI World Golf Ranking -- what it is, how it works, who's involved and what it does right and wrong.
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