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2 Off the 1st

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2 Off the 1st is for the hardcore golf fan who can't get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep on two stories each weekday in a snack-sized show that will catch you up on the most important stories in the game. Whether it has to do with the pro game (PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV, Euro Tour, etc.) or the game we play, we'll make sure you're caught up without wasting your time.

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United States

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2 Off the 1st is for the hardcore golf fan who can't get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep on two stories each weekday in a snack-sized show that will catch you up on the most important stories in the game. Whether it has to do with the pro game (PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV, Euro Tour, etc.) or the game we play, we'll make sure you're caught up without wasting your time.

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English


Episodes
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196: Tiger takes a US Open exemption while Taylor Gooch won't try qualifying

5/3/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks at Tiger's decision to take a US Open special exemption from the USGA and why that makes sense. Then Taylor Gooch decides he won't try qualifying for either Open, and that's a bad choice.

Duration:00:27:04

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195: Rory and Shane win in NOLA, LIV has its Aussie event

4/29/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks back on the weekend that was, including the Irish winning in New Orleans, Hannah Green winning in LA, the LIV event in Australia and more.

Duration:00:23:32

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194: Greg Norman talks Rory-LIV, PGA Tour equity stakes happening

4/25/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks at the comments from Greg Norman about Rory McIlroy-LIV rumors, as well as the reported equity amounts PGA Tour players are getting.

Duration:00:24:32

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193: Rory McIlroy back on the Board, Nelly WDs from latest LPGA event

4/23/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks into the report that Rory McIlroy is set to rejoin the PGA Tour Policy Board just when player equity stakes get announced. Also, Nelly Korda WDs from this week's LPGA event.

Duration:00:18:39

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192: Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda rule the weekend (and Miles Russell)

4/22/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks back on the great week and run for both Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda, as well as what Miles Russell did on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Duration:00:28:44

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191: Nelly Korda lurks at The Chevron, Taylor Gooch wants 108 hole LIV events

4/19/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks at the opening rounds across golf, including Nelly Korda at The Chevron and 15-year-old Miles Russell thriving on the Korn Ferry Tour. Also, Taylor Gooch doesn't see why LIV Golf tournaments can't be 90 or 108 holes.

Duration:00:25:08

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190: Rory is not going to LIV Golf (again) and Masters ratings are in

4/16/2024
On today's show, Ryan goes over Rory McIlroy once again denying he will go to LIV Golf and the BS reporting from another outlet. Also, the Masters ratings are in, and they might be telling us a lot of things. We are presented by GolfLync, a new golf-themed social network where you can post about your game, find new playing partners and courses, as well as form virtual golf clubs to make online communities around the game. Find them on the App Store or on Google Play!

Duration:00:25:01

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189: Greg Norman shows at Augusta as Fred Ridley speaks out

4/10/2024
On today's show, Ryan talks about the weird split screen of Greg Norman coming to the Masters as a ticketed patron while chairman Fred Ridley uses his post to discuss wide-ranging issues in the game.

Duration:00:21:53

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188: Augusta National is minty, and Jon Rahm wants 72-hole LIV events

4/9/2024
On today's show, Ryan shares comments that seem to suggest Augusta National is in as good a shape as it's been in a long time. Also, Jon Rahm thinks LIV Golf events should be 72 holes for more fans to accept the tour.

Duration:00:21:02

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187: The Masters is here, Denny comes close and Nelly stays in Vegas

4/8/2024
On today's show, Ryan gets you ready for the Masters and looks back on a great weekend of golf between the Valero Texas Open and Nelly Korda winning her fourth consecutive LPGA event.

Duration:00:24:57

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186: Nelly Korda is on fire, and PGA Tour players feel in the dark

4/2/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks back on Nelly Korda winning her third tournament in a row on the LPGA and the unfortunate TV situation for the tour. Then he gets into how a number of PGA Tour umbrella players seem to feel increasingly in the dark about their tours. Spring is here, so get suited up for golf season with Swannies! Go to https://swannies.co and use the promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your first order.

Duration:00:23:20

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185: Peter Malnati's inspirational Valspar win tops the weekend recap

3/25/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks back on a great weekend of tournaments, including why Peter Malnati's win at the Valspar Championship was so compelling and needed.

Duration:00:26:58

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184: Callaway Golf reportedly for sale, the PGA Tour meeting with Yasir Al Rumayyan

3/20/2024
On today's show, Ryan goes over the report out of Korea that Callaway Golf is for sale and Topgolf being spun off. Also, we look at the PGA Tour Enterprises meeting with LIV Golf benefactor and PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan. What's next?

Duration:00:26:21

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183: Scottie is on a heater, the PGA Tour meets with PIF

3/18/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks back on The Players and Scottie Scheffler's historic win at Sawgrass. Then he digs in on the scheduled meeting between the PGA Tour Enterprises board and the Public Investment Fund in the Bahamas.

Duration:00:31:48

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182: The Players is underway as the future of the Tour is up for grabs

3/14/2024
On today's show, Ryan talks about the start at TPC Sawgrass while stars like Rory and Scottie seems conflicted about what the Tour should do and how it should look in the future.

Duration:00:21:15

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181: Jay Monahan says a lot and a little at The Players

3/12/2024
On today's show, Ryan goes over PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's news conference at The Players, and he walks away with a sense that the tone doesn't match the sense of urgency and action needed right now.

Duration:00:30:25

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180: Scottie Scheffler's dominace, the stars want a smaller PGA Tour

3/11/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks back on Scottie Scheffler's incredible performance at Bay Hill and how impressive his demolition job was. Also, while some LIV Golf players definitely want back on the PGA Tour, some of its stars are advocating for a smaller tour.

Duration:00:32:52

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179: LIV withdraws OWGR application, Signature tournaments need bigger fields

3/5/2024
On today's show, Ryan goes over LIV withdrawing its application for OWGR recognition and what should happen from here. Also, he makes a plea to the PGA Tour to expand the fields (and have a cut) for the Signature events.

Duration:00:26:21

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178: Anthony Kim's first week on LIV, and the Saudis might be done with the PGA Tour

3/4/2024
On today's show, Ryan looks back on Anthony Kim's debut week on LIV and the real players that the Tour should consider promoting instead. Also, rumors run amok that the Saudis may be walking away from the PGA Tour deal. Now what?

Duration:00:31:12

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177: Anthony Kim's LIV deal explained, but welcoming LIV guys back?

2/28/2024
On today's show, Anthony Kim is formally announced as playing on LIV, so what is he getting and how does that impact his insurance policy? Also, Webb Simpson talks about welcoming back LIV Golf players...all six of em.

Duration:00:28:11