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The 19th Hole Golf Show Golf News Net Radio
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4.3 • 20 Ratings
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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.
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Telling the story of Augusta National caddies with Ward Clayton
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."
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Hughes Norton, agent to Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, looks back on his career
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.
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Irish golf architect, author and fascinating man Pat Ruddy
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.
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Taking risks, making headcovers and giving back with Bluetross' Marc Hanson
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.
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GNN TV, PGA Show party, PGA Tour parity and Puttshack's Joe Vrankin
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.
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Our Ireland golf adventure (Part 2)
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.
Customer Reviews
Love the show
Always a good listen.
Great Podcast!
Ryan does a great job with his points of view of the PGA Tour and specific events. I highly recommend this podcast if you are a fan of golf and want to get weekly updates that keep you intertained, informed and interested.
Great show for learning the game
This show covers a range of topics: PGA tour, golf biz, tech, and skills. The host, Ryan Ballengee is personable and knowledgable. An easy listen and great show for the golf fan or fanatic.