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“The Capital Golf Gang” reflects who we are and where we are from. Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Ron Thomas and Jon Guhl — four golf fanatics, from four distinctly different “sectors” of the “industry” and we’ve lived here in the Washington D.C. area for most of our adult lives. Our goal for this golf podcast is to be ruthlessly entertaining, informative, and beholden to nobody. At times, our bare-knuckle truth will sound like four guys shooting the sh#t after a round in the clubhouse, over a beer. Which is precisely the goal. As such, don’t expect a bunch of bubble gum card names on this podcast. By being brutally honest, you accept the fact that you may not make friends with everybody in the game. But we’ll always be fair, and there’s enough divergent opinions to keep everybody in check.

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United States

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“The Capital Golf Gang” reflects who we are and where we are from. Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Ron Thomas and Jon Guhl — four golf fanatics, from four distinctly different “sectors” of the “industry” and we’ve lived here in the Washington D.C. area for most of our adult lives. Our goal for this golf podcast is to be ruthlessly entertaining, informative, and beholden to nobody. At times, our bare-knuckle truth will sound like four guys shooting the sh#t after a round in the clubhouse, over a beer. Which is precisely the goal. As such, don’t expect a bunch of bubble gum card names on this podcast. By being brutally honest, you accept the fact that you may not make friends with everybody in the game. But we’ll always be fair, and there’s enough divergent opinions to keep everybody in check.

Language:

English


Episodes
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2024 - Episode 14 - Lou Stagner - Golf Data Pro

4/30/2024
Czabe, Ronis and Guhl are joined by LOU STAGNER who embraces the mountain of golf data being collected both on tour now, and also recreationally via Arccos and other apps. What is myth, vs. what is data backed fact? Also Czabe looks for a place to hang his GHIN hat for 2024. LIV Adelaide. Rules questions. Anthony Kim, aka Mr. DFL. Pro shops owned by the pro? The equity cometh. MORE...... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:01:16:57

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2024 - Episode 13 - Kevin Van Valkenburg - No Laying Up!

4/24/2024
Czabe and Ronis welcome KVV from the NLU podcast to discuss Scottie Scheffler and his athletic ambitions, plus where Augusta still needs to evolve. What's driving down TV ratings? Also the life lessons the game of golf can teach, that are not found almost anywhere else. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:01:07:39

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2024 - Episode 12 - "Scheffler Does It Again!"

4/16/2024
Czabe is back in the GolfDom fitting bay with John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen to talk about the Masters. How long will the Scheffler Era last? Were the greens "too fast" at Augusta? Why are TV ratings still in the tank? Princes and Clowns this week at Augusta? LIV another day? Angry homeowner confronts golfers. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:01:02:48

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Masters 2024 - Round 3 - Mini Recap

4/13/2024
Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl and John Ronis to pick apart "moving" day at Augusta, where only a few people moved, as conditions were almost as difficult as Friday. Is Scheffler vulnerable, or "due" to unleash his real "A" game and blow away the contenders Sunday? Can Morikawa's new putter/claw grip hold up under Masters Sunday pressure? Who isn't rooting for the "Vibe King" Max Homa? And watch out for young sensation Ludvig Aberg. Also Czabe says the course was "too long, and greens too fast" for what he likes at Augusta. Is he right, or a heretic who should be burned on a stake outside the Butler Cabin? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:44:42

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Masters 2024 - Round 2 - Mini Recap

4/12/2024
Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss round 2 of The Masters. A day of wind and carnage, and I for one, loved it! 00:00 Introduction and Friday Headlines 09:12 Tiger Woods' Resilience 16:02 Scheffler's Consistency 32:49 Rory McIlroy's Struggles 39:02 Player Performances and Observations 46:26 Controversial Moments and More Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:53:51

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Masters 2024 - Round 1 - Mini Recap

4/11/2024
Czabe and John Ronis react and comment on the 1st round of the 2024 Masters as Dechambeau takes a 1 stroke lead over surging Scottie Scheffler. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:31:20

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2024 - Episode 11 - "Masters Preview"

4/10/2024
Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Buddy Christensen to discuss the lead-up to this year's Masters Tournament. Can Tiger contend? How will the LIV players fare? New tee box on #2, and soaring prices for even practice round tickets. Plus a back-nine of non-Masters news from the golf world. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:59:54

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2024 - Episode 10 - "Lost In A Tigerless Golf World"

4/3/2024
Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss how every golf fan is a little bit lost now that the Tiger era truly looks over for good. Also Anthony Kim speaks to David Feherty. What's the good, bad, and the absurd about his attempted comeback. Back nine includes "ridiculous hazards" on golf courses around the world, the best "spoof" instructional videos, Chris DiMarco is an ingrate, who's got it better than Faldo, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:59:53

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2024 - Episode 9 - "New Clubs, Who Dis?"

3/27/2024
Czabe, Buddy, Jon and John discuss whether a very casual golfer should splurge for new clubs when they are expected to play more golf this season for work purposes. Also "why do you play the greatest game ever in the first place?" Plus a Back-9 featuring Rahm Regrets? Sprinkler head rules. Paddy Harrington and chipping advice. And more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:59:52

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2024 - Episode 8 - Holy Scheffler!

3/21/2024
Czabe visits the GolfDom store in Tysons with the "Gang" as they discuss Scottie Scheffler going back-to-back at the Players thanks to a nuclear lip-out by Wyndham Clark. Welcome to LIV Island. Does Yasir have the Tour right where he wants it? Max Homa nearly kills a fan. Scorecard Scorigami. Sticker shock in Ponte Vedra. Rules Trainwrecks. Are You Influenced? Going Rogue on Rollback. Gone Private. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:14:29

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2024 - Episode 7 - Scottie Has Learned How To Putt!

3/14/2024
Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to golf, including Scotty Scheffler's dominating finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory McIlroy's bad behavior on the course, and the idea of a 100-player PGA Tour. The conversation covers various topics related to the PGA Tour, including the impact of elevated tour events, proposed changes to the cut rule, playing golf in the dark, exotic golf clubs, and a discussion on Jay Monahan's press conference. The main theme revolves around the financial challenges and potential risks faced by the PGA Tour in the current landscape of professional golf. The conversation covers topics such as Monahan's press conference, negotiations with Liv, the potential deal, the Island Green 17th at Sawgrass, the scarcity of island greens in golf, borrowing golf clubs, and a pickleball injury. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Golfing in Florida 03:20 - Scotty Scheffler's Dominating Finish 08:37 - Rory McIlroy's Bad Behavior 12:39 - Discussion on a 100-Player PGA Tour 25:20 - Proposed changes to the cut rule 26:12 - Playing golf in the dark 27:18 - Reverse shotgun start 28:36 -Exotic golf clubs 32:43 - Discussion on Jay Monahan's press conference 38:08 - What fans want from golf 44:03 - Financial challenges for the PGA Tour 46:23 - Potential risks for the PGA Tour 47:50 - Monahan's Press Conference 48:34 - Negotiations with Liv 49:43 - Potential Deal 50:32 - Island Green 17th at Sawgrass 58:37 - Island Greens in Golf 01:05:05 - Borrowing Golf Clubs 01:06:11 - Pickleball Injury Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:01:10:08

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2024 - Episode 6 - Is The LIV & PGA Tour Marriage Off?

3/8/2024
Looks Like The LIV Wedding Is Off! Jay Monohan's 9 Lives Anthony Kim Stinks, As Expected Full Swing, Season 2 Drops Cool Clubs - Scottsdale Ronis' Former Student Shoots 60! QR Code for House Shots on Golf Course? MORE . . . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:58:08

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2024 - Episode 5 - The Return of AK

3/1/2024
1. Anthony Kim 2. Asterisks 3. Jake Knapp 4. Can Play Out of Your Bag? 5. Mickelson Chipping Lesson 6. The Match 7. Charlie Woods 12 8. Build More Courses? 9. Fixing Scottie’s Putting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:57:01

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2024 - Episode 4 - Guest - Stacy Lewis

2/14/2024
The Waste Management Open goes off the rails. Tiger revels his "Sun Day Red" brand. Special Guest: Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:54:40

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2024 - Episode 3 - "Brady Tops It!"

2/7/2024
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Golf Range 03:23 Pebble Beach Wipeout 06:04 LIV Event Mexico 09:45 Spieth and Rory's Phone Call 12:41 Jaco's Mexican Adventure 18:24 Tom Brady's Tee Shot 21:22 TaylorMade vs. Costco 23:37 Favorite Private Golf Courses 27:33 Joggers or Hoodies on the Golf Course 28:43 Babe Zaharias's Clubs Sold 29:37 Saving Czabe's Grass Tee Box 32:13 PGA Merchandise Show 33:03 No More Golf Shirts or Hats 34:09 Injury Report in Golf 36:46 Technology in Golf 38:16 Nobody Cares About Your Round 42:04 Hackers in Topgolf Netting 44:41 Depth of Pro Golf 48:14 A Magazine About Golf 51:03 Should Angel Cabrera Be Invited Back to the Masters? 55:15 People Mover on a Golf Course 57:35 Golf Quote: Haywood Hale Broun 58:53 The Absurdity of Golf 59:28 Perfectionists and Dreamers 01:00:26 Golf Ain't for Everybody 01:00:52 The Challenge and Fun of Golf 01:01:41 Closing Remarks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:01:02:25

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2024 - Episode 2 - "Golf is A Redemption Sport"

1/20/2024
Czabe and the 'Gang discuss Grayson Murray's breakthrough win at the Sony, the sometimes awkward conversation regarding alcohol and golf. Buddy gives tribute to legendary golf retailer Carl Rose of "Carl's Golfland" and we play a Quick 9! (02:19) Grayson Murray won in Hawaii on Sunday (13:05) Two golfing friends who have struggled with alcohol are missing this spring trip (17:06) Capital Golf gang weighs in on controversial ruling at Sony Championship (23:08) Two big names in golf retail died unexpectedly this week (28:36) Is it legal to use artificial intelligence in your golf clubs (39:32) Anyone at least once can sign up for a US Open local qualifier (49:03) What would you do if they put one round of one of the majors behind paywall (51:12) We're going to rank golf equipment based on how stupid they are (54:32) Name one golfer you will never, ever criticize in the grill room Grayson Murray, Redemption Story, PGA Tour, Rory Mcilroy, Alcoholism And Golf, Golf Retail Landscape, USGA Rules, Mental Health In Sports Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:01:07:55

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2024 - Episode 1 - Guest: Architecht Andrew Green

1/12/2024
Czabe is back with the boys for a new year nerding out about golf! John Ronis and Jon Guhl join him to discuss Rory's seeming surrender to LIV not going anywhere. Also course redesign ninja and rising star Andrew Green joins to discuss the impact of the distance rollback on architecture. Plus an "Emergency Nine." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:01:14:32

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BONUS EPISODE: Hey You Kids! Stopping Hitting The Ball So Far!

12/7/2023
In the ultimate "Get Off My Lawn" bureaucratic move, the governing bodies of the game of golf have decided to "do something" about distance in golf. Too bad, it really won't do anything but lead to lawsuits and arguments. JOHN RONIS and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN joined Czabe today on his CzabeCast podcast to discuss, so we decided to cross-post it here as well for you golf nerds who don't listen to Czabe on a daily basis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:28:07

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'23 - Episode 25 "Ryder Cup Wrap Edition"

10/7/2023
Europe took it to the Americans with a 16.5 to 11.5 victory at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy. But was it even really that close? Czabe and the rest of the Capital Golf Gang break down where this year's edition of the Ryder Cup was won, where it was lost and what the U.S.A. needs to do to get this thing back on track for 2025 when the greatest exhibition in golf comes back to America at Bethpage Black on Long Island, NY. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:01:07:16

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'23 - Episode 24 "The Ryder Cup is Coming!"

9/16/2023
On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are we about the playing of the 44th Ryder Cup Matches? The gang breakdown what's coming down the pipe for us at starting on September 29th at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio, just northeast of Rome — the names (or no-names) that we'll be watching, the stars that won't be there and maybe a bit of intrigue about a course few people know much about. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:01:10:54