2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show

On this episode of 2 Off the 1st, Ryan Ballengee looks into the reasons why people seem to hate Wyndham Clark, what might be justified, what might be noise and what happens from here. Then, Ryan offers an in-depth explanation of the new PGA Tour schedule, the Championship and Challenger tracks, what it means for the Korn Ferry Tour and DP World Tour, the unanswered questions and much more. Join Go...

On this special US Open preview edition of the show, Ryan looks at Shinnecock Hills, talks about who should do well at the US Open and what to expect in terms of conditions and setup at the national championship. Rory McIlroy also openly questions the new-look PGA Tour schedule after the Canadian Open, wondering if the old way of doing things -- pre-LIV -- is the right way to go. Finally, kudos to...

On this Tuesday episode, Ryan Ballengee looks ahead to the US Women’s Open at Riviera in Los Angeles, as well as how women’s golf can capitalize on their momentum. Scottie Scheffler is looking for a rare three-peat at Jack’s place, too, as he gets ready to try to complete the career Grand Slam at Shinnecock. Join Golf News Net today with our new special: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-membership-s...

On this week's show, Ryan looks back at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Wyndham Clark won with a closing 60 to win on 30-under total. Did one stroke warrant a $25 million renovation? Also, the PGA Tour faces a future scheduling snafu for stars who want to play events that would be in the new B-tier, creating an anchor-store problem on Tour. Finally, Don Rea has been removed as PGA of America Presid...

On this Monday's episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps the 2026 PGA Championship. Aaron Rai shoots the round of his life to win the Wanamaker by three shots, while Aronimink holds up well thanks to a smart PGA of America setup. Also, Ryan recaps playing in the LPGA pro-am in Cincinnati. Subscribe to my channel for golf equipment news and reviews of drivers, irons, putters, shoes, bags and more. I share m...

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps his experience at Day 1 of LIV Golf Virginia, setting the scene as turmoil engulfs the once-Saudi-backed tour. What is it like attending an event? How many people showed up? Were the players and staff panicked? Then, Rory McIlroy talks about the reality of some players skipping some Signature events, and the PGA Championship field is set. Subscribe to my chan...

On today's show, LIV Golf has officially lost PIF Saudi funding, so what does that mean? Also, Ryan has a radical fix to the PGA Tour's Signature scheduling problem. Subscribe to my channel for golf equipment news and reviews of drivers, irons, putters, shoes, bags and more. I share my adventures playing golf and my chase to get better at this game. I love sharing what I've learned to make the gam...

On today's 2 Off the 1st, we have lots to get to, with reports of LIV Golf New Orleans being postponed, Nelly Korda winning the Chevron Championship and the Fitzpatricks winning the Zurich Classic. Subscribe to my channel for golf equipment news and reviews of drivers, irons, putters, shoes, bags and more. I share my adventures playing golf and my chase to get better at this game. I love sharing w...

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps the whole LIV Golf situation, when the funding runs dry, if LIV Golf can survive and if any LIV Golf players (other than Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau) will have a special pathway back to the PGA Tour. Also, the PGA Tour announces their exit from Hawaii. Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stori...

On this episode of the show, Ryan Ballengee recaps the 2026 Masters Tournament. Rory McIlroy wins a second-consecutive Masters, joins unique company and finds his own path in golf history. Now, there's a Jack-Arnie level rivalry with Scottie Scheffler, too. And then there's the heartache for Justin Rose. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Faceb...

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee looks back on Tiger Woods' DUI arrest and car wreck and whether there will be any consequences to or changes that come from his actions. Also, Gary Woodland was the feel-great story of the weekend with his Texas Children's Houston Open win. Finally, let's celebrate two great weeks on the LPGA with Nelly Korda vs. Hyo Joo Kim. We're now doing 2 Off the 1st as a video...

On today's show, Ryan recaps The Players Championship 2026, including Cam Young coming up clutch, the match play battle with Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Aberg falling apart and how to get better next time, as well as Sudarshan Yellamaraju proving to be a great story at TPC Sawgrass. We're now doing 2 Off the 1st as a video show, available on Golf News Net TV and YouTube, in addition to the audio vers...

On our Thursday show, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp lays out a broad, somewhat vague vision for the future of a tour with two tracks. But it's light on details, and Ryan explains why and also tries to fill in some of the gaps by reading the tea leaves of what a future PGA Tour schedule could be. We're now doing 2 Off the 1st as a video show, available on Golf News Net TV and YouTube, in addition to th...

On our Tuesday show, Ryan looks back at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill and the wild ending. Also, Rory McIlroy is in the right as he claps back at Jon Rahm over the deal offered by the DP World Tour to maintain membership and Ryder Cup eligibility.

On today's show, Ryan talks about Jon Rahm claiming to be extorted by the DP World Tour to settle fines he incurs for playing on LIV Golf and what it means for the Ryder Cup. Also, the PGA Tour is set to announce plans for a new schedule and tiers to their events. What will it look like, and what clues already give away some of the answers? FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com YouTu...

On today's show, Ryan talks about the possibility of 2027 US Ryder Cup captain Tiger Woods being a thing at Adare Manor in Ireland. Also, Tiger suggests we should pump the brakes on radical PGA Tour schedule changes in time for 2027, with lots to be decided until such an upheaval happens. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolf Facebook:...

On this episode, Ryan looks back on Anthony Kim's win at LIV Golf Adelaide and what it could portend about his future in professional golf, including major starts in 2026. Also, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am finale was special, with Scottie Scheffler coming up short to Collin Morikawa. But should Pebble Beach be a PGA Tour playoff event in the FedEx Cup instead? FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https:/...

On the Tuesday show, Ryan looks back at Patrick Reed winning the DP World Tour's Qatar Masters and practically locking up a 2027 PGA Tour card. Shout out to Neal Shipley's TGL ace. Then, Ryan talks about the PGA Tour's new star in Chris Gotterup. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolf Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Inst...

On today's show, Ryan Ballengee discusses LIV Golf getting Official World Golf Ranking points -- why it's a fair deal, why LIV doesn't like it and how it can hurt LIV players. Also, LIV CEO Scott O'Neil says the league won't be profitable for 5-10 years, and that could even be a big stretch. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://...

On this episode, Ryan looks back at Nelly Korda's weather-shortened win at the HGV Tournament of Champions and the weird conspiracy theories about the LPGA making the event 54 holes. Also, Scottie Scheffler seeks a 21st PGA Tour title at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, but how is anyone else going to stop him? FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballen...

On this episode (recorded Wednesday and had upload issues, pre-PReed exodus), Brooks Koepka explains how his PGA Tour comeback happened and the family situation that precipitated it. Also, Nelly Korda is disappointed that WTGL has no crossover with TGL, and that might give her some leverage. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://...

On this episode, Ryan Ballengee looks at the whole situation of Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour and the offer made to LIV Golf major winners to come back under the same amnesty program. The comings and goings of LIV now only come down to Bryson DeChambeau. Also, this could be the last Sony Open in Hawaii, and that would be a bad thing for golf and golf fans. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https:...

Kicking off 2026 on 2 Off the 1st, Ryan Ballengee gets into the announcement of Women's TGL, how it will work, who will play and why there isn't a mixed-team concept. Also, 62-year-old Vijay Singh has a PGA Tour card for this season (and could for the next two seasons after it) because of one-time exemptions that he's cashing in. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitt...

On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at the start of the Augusta National Women's Amateur in Georgia, Bryson and Brooks not so impressed with the LIV Golf business model and Bryson getting bodied by a Matt Stafford pass. Spring in springing, so look good and feel good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on...

On this LIVE episode, Ryan looks back at the Rory McIlroy incident with a heckler and taking a kid's phone, then Bubba Watson's ridiculous majors comment and the new tree on the 6th at TPC Sawgrass. Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more. FOLLOW US Golf News Net: ht...