The 19th Hole Golf Show

On this week's show, Ryan hears the story of the Soleta Golf Club near Sarasota, Fla., from managing partner David Turner and elite instructor David Leadbetter, who is an owner in the project and helped tap Nick Price to develop the club. The story of how it all comes together is a fascinating look into how a golf property goes from conception to reality.

Ryan Ballengee is joined by journalist and author Ward Clayton to talk about his book, "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories from Golf's Greatest Stage." Ward talks about the history of caddying at Augusta National from the club's founding to now and the importance of the caddies now getting their due in the Augusta and bigger golf community. You can find the book on Amazon or through Blair publishing: https://blairpub.com/shop/p/legendary-caddies

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by legendary agent Hughes Norton to discuss his career and new book, "Rainmaker." He talks about his experiences with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, can't miss players who did, superstars who thought they knew it all and so much more.

On this week's show, Ryan shares his converation with Irish golf architect and author Pat Ruddy, whose masterpiece, The European Club, Ryan played during his summer 2023 trip to Ireland. Ruddy is a fascinating man, and he takes us through his life, his architecture career, influences and more.

On this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Bluetross co-founder Marc Hanson, kicking off our "Because of Golf" era of the show. Ryan and Marc talk about the risks he's taken in creating his golf headcover and accessories brand, how he got started, why he decided to do it, finding materials like leather and all of the fun and challenges of being an entrepreneur. This is the first in a series of conversations featured on the show this year with people Ryan has been fortunate enough to meet because of golf.

On our first show of 2024, Ryan looks back on the PGA Show, looks forward to Golf News Net TV, talks about what's been going on in professional golf (inside and outside the ropes) and is joined by Puttshack CEO Joe Vrankin to talk about his business. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

On this special podcast, Ryan Ballengee, Brendan Sweeney and Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne recap the second half of their Ireland trip together, including the best towns and spots to hit in Wexford City, Kilkenny and Dublin, as well as the rounds they played Rosslare, Mount Juliet and Druids Glen. To get started on your Ireland trip, check our Club Choice Ireland at https://www.clubchoiceireland.com!

On this special podcast, Ryan Ballengee, Brendan Sweeney and Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne recap the first half of their Ireland trip together, including the best towns and spots to hit in Malahide, Baltray, Portmarnock and Dublin, as well as the rounds they played County Louth, Portmarnock Links and The European Club. To get started on your Ireland trip, check our Club Choice Ireland at https://www.clubchoiceireland.com!

On this week's show, Ryan talks about the events of the last week, with Jon Rahm going to LIV, as well as the subsequent fallout, and how that has damaged professional golf. Then, on happier terms, Ryan talks about his year in golf and what he's looking forward to next year. Finally, Mark Wang, President and CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations, joins to talk about his company's sponsorship of the LPGA Tournament of Champions and what's coming next month. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for winter golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the Golf Digest report of the forthcoming golf ball rollback for all golfers -- why it happened this way, how it'll work and when it'll happen. Then it's time to talk about the game of public negotiating between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Finally, our guest is Sgt. Keniel Martinez, who joins Ryan to talk about PGA HOPE and the importance of the veteran golf community. Digest story: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/usga-ra-rollback-announcement-december-2023 It's getting cold out there, so be ready for winter golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

On this week's show, Ryan looks at Camilo Villegas' emotional win in Bermuda and what resonated in the remarkable moments after the win. We look at the new pro golf fall to see what went right and maybe what went wrong. Finally, a little PSA about where golf content comes from these days.

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the potential problems facing the PGA Tour as it operates more as a for-profit organization, as well as the problems facing the pro game as it embraces legalized betting. PXG's LPGA Tour manager Scott Kim joins the show as well to talk about the incredible year the brand has enjoyed. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

On this week's show, Ryan starts by talking about the joy of taking his kids to the driving range and seeing them enjoy golf. Then he gets into LIV Golf's season finale and what might happen next, as well as a new place to play for PGA Tour players (the DP World Tour!). College Golf Experience founder and good buddy Josh Jacobs joins me to talk about college golf camps and their increasing importance in the recruiting world. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

On this week's show, Ryan looks at the state of the PGA Tour/DP World Tour/Saudi Public Investment Fund deal and why it looks to be in doubt. Then Lexi Thompson did a great job in Vegas and repped herself well. Finally, Angel Yin broke through on the LPGA, and there's something we can learn from her win.

On this week's show, Ryan reviews the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup, including what went right and wrong at each on and off the course. Ryan then digs into his trip to Europe bookended by both incredible team golf events, along with a 36-hour layover in Munich for Oktoberfest. Finally, Peter Jacobsen joins to talk about the upcoming World Champions Cup, a new team event he chairs that's coming to the Champions Tour in December. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, hoodies and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

On this week's show, Ryan goes over the second half of the trip to Ireland, including where to play and stay, as well as what else to see while in Ireland's Ancient East. He kicks off the show by going into a fascinating but colossal problem in college golf. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, hoodies and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

On this week's show, Ryan is back from Ireland and gets into the first half of the epic 10-day adventure to the Emerald Isle, including travel tips, hotels and courses to play, landmarks to visit and more. Of course, with the Ryder Cup just a few weeks away, the teams are now in focus as well. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, hoodies and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

On this week's show, Ryan is joined by two-time LPGA Tour winner Cheyenne Knight as she is a pick for the US Solheim Cup team going to Spain. What is it like getting picked? Who will she play with? What does she think about her team? Ryan also discusses the Tour Championship finale, Vik's win and what the playoffs mean.

On this week's show, Ryan Ballengee talks about the FedEx Cup playoffs to date and a new idea to make them more volatile and even more engaging. Then Ryan is joined by Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne and GNN Radio contributor Brendan Sweeney to talk about our upcoming trip to Ireland and the things you need to know before planning your own trip to the Emerald Isle. Find out more about Club Choice Ireland at https://www.clubchoiceireland.com!

On this week's show, Ryan talks about his recent experience in French Lick and the importance of finding communities in golf. Then he gets into Justin Thomas missing the revamped FedEx Cup playoffs and what implications there might be from Bryson DeChambeau shooting 58 on LIV.