The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf

Latest Episodes:

Finding The Great American Golf Course - Tom Coyne, Best-Selling Author, Host of TGJ Podcast Jul 29, 2019

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We caught up with Tom Coyne, best-selling author of “A Course Called Ireland” and many others, at Downer’s Grove Golf Club for our first live podcast after a fun round at the site of America’s first 18-hole golf course. Tom is in the middle of his travels playing golf in all 50 states for his next book “A Course Called America” and was gracious enough to sit down with us to chat about his adventures.

Golf Legend, Master Plumber - Bruce Devlin, Former Pro Golfer, Course Architect, and Sportscaster Jul 21, 2019

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We’re proud to welcome Bruce Devlin to the Bag Drop. Mr. Devlin is one of the most decorated professional golfers ever to play, with 8 (or 10 if you’re really counting) PGA Tour wins, a Senior PGA Tour win, and 19 more wins worldwide.

The Open - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio Jul 15, 2019

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Back for our final pod covering the PGA major tournaments, PJ Malik (Statistician and Researcher for FOX Sports and PGA Tour Radio), talks about the history of the Open, a quick recap of where he’s been on tour, and his picks for Champion Golfer of the Year.

Family Man - Mark Labiak, PGA Head Professional at Ruth Lake Country Club Jul 08, 2019

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Mark Labiak, PGA Head Professional at Ruth Lake Country Club, joins the Bag Drop to talk music, family life, and holes-in-one. Yes, multiple holes in one.

Zen Chicago - Dr. Joe Parent, Best-selling Author, PGA Tour Instructor Jun 24, 2019

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This past weekend was a special one. We were honored to have Dr. Joe Parent, author of the best-selling book Zen Golf, spend the last few days with NewClub in Chicago. It was an incredible experience spending time, learning from, and getting to know Dr. Joe. He joined us for rounds around Chicago, played with us in the Stinger at Stonebridge CC, held playing lessons with our members, and became a friend for life. There is much more to come for our society with Dr. Joe and we will be announcing more opportunities to meet and learn from him. Stay tuned.

Play For Fun, Not Score - Nathan Perry, PGA Head Golf Pro at Aurora Country Club Jun 17, 2019

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Nathan Perry, PGA Head Golf Professional at Aurora Country Club, joins the Bag Drop from Ernesto’s Cave (club locker room manager) to talk golf architecture, compelling golf courses, and what makes a great round.

U.S. Open - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio Jun 10, 2019

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PJ Malik, FOX Sports and PGA Tour Radio’s resident statistician and researcher, returns to The Bag Drop to get us all ready for the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.

Jack O'Callahan, Member of The Miracle on Ice 1980 Olympic Team & Former NHL Player Jun 03, 2019

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Joining the Bag Drop is Jack O’Callahan, member of the 1980 Miracle on Ice Olympic hockey team and former player for the Chicago Blackhawks and New Jersey Devils.

Smelling The Dirt - Mike Devries, Golf Course Architect of Kingsley Club May 27, 2019

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Joining the Bag Drop this episode is Mike Devries, Golf Course Architect of Kingsley Club, Cape Wickham, Meadow Club & Greywalls.

Evans Scholars & Web.com Stars - Chris Montagno, Tournament Dir. of the Evans Scholars Invitational May 20, 2019

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Chris Montagno, the tournament director of the Evans Scholars Invitational, joins us on The Bag Drop to kick off tournament week with the Web.com for the Evans Scholars Invitational at the Glen Club.