Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show
2 Off the 1st is the best golf podcast for the hardcore golf fan who can't get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep in a daily sports show at a snack-sized length that will catch you up on the most important golf news. 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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Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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Jun 24, 2026
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Episodes
214: Keegan Bradley had no idea he'd be Ryder Cup captain 09.07.2024 23:47
On today's live show, Ryan looks at Keegan Bradley being formally introduced as the 2025 US Ryder Cup captain, as well as Tiger's potential future involvement and what Bradley hopes to change as the new guy in charge. Also, Joost Luiten is in a weird saga to play the men's Olympic golf tournament.
213: US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, and 59s stink now apparently 08.07.2024 28:53
On today's live show, Ryan talks about Keegan Bradley reportedly being named the 2025 US Ryder Cup captain and why it's a brilliant, out-of-the-box idea. Also, 59s are getting handed out like candy in golf this year, and that seems to devalue a sub-60 round.
212: Richard Bland wins US Senior Open, Akshay falls short in Detroit 01.07.2024 25:58
On Monday's live show, Ryan goes over Richard Bland winning the US Senior Open in a playoff and the potential Bland Slam -- if LIV allows it. Then Akshay Bhatia comes up short of the win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, but does he deserve kudos for talking to the press afterwards? And more weekend wrap.
211: Back-to-back holes-in-one at the US Senior Open, LPGA showing real players 28.06.2024 25:39
On today's show, Ryan gets into Frank Bensel Jr making consecutive aces at the US Senior Open, then LIV Golf partner Caffeine.tv shutting down and the LPGA showcasing their players as their real selves to win over fans.
210: Nick Bienz becomes a legend, Marty Kaymer wants a deal 25.06.2024 24:09
On today's live show, Ryan gets into Nick Bientz Monday qualifying for the Rocket Mortgage Classic after a 65 and three beers, and then Martin Kaymer wonders why a deal hasn't been done yet and that might tell us something important.
209: Scottie Scheffler is not good? And Jon Rahm hates drones 24.06.2024 26:20
On today's live show, Ryan talks about Scottie Scheffler's sixth win of the season and dumb complaints that his wins don't mean that much. Then we get into the climate protestors on the 72nd hole, Amy Yang's major win and Jon Rahm hating interrupting drones at LIV Golf events. Join Ryan for LIVE versions of the show at 1 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays on Twitter (X), Facebook, Yo...
208: No PGA Tour-PIF deal imminent, big Sig changes 19.06.2024 23:03
On today's live show, Ryan talks about Jay Monahan explaining that there's no imminent PGA Tour deal with the Saudis and why reporting about it wasn't accurate. Also, the Signature events are getting some big changes next year, including the permanent addition of Tiger Woods.
207: Rory skips the Travelers, men's Olympic teams set 19.06.2024 23:27
On today's live show, Ryan gets into Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the Travelers and Bryson DeChambeau being left off the Olympic team -- and other things.
206: Bryson wins the US Open, and Rory's greatest heartbreak 17.06.2024 33:06
On today's live show, Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time US Open champion after Rory McIlroy had the win at Pinehurst No. 2 in his own hands. What did Bryson do right on and off the course? What could Rory have done differently? What happens from here? Lots to react to in a big weekend.
205: Scottie speaks, Jack wants a better date 05.06.2024 26:08
On today's first-ever live-streamed episode of the show, Ryan digs in on Scottie Scheffler's comments in the wake of his charges being dismissed, as well as Jack Nicklaus' yearly complaint about the dates of the Memorial Tournament.
204: Yuka Saso wins the Open, Big Shot Bob takes Canada 04.06.2024 26:56
On today's show, Ryan shows some love for US Open final qualifying, Yuka Saso winning a second US Women's Open at a great venue and Bob MacIntyre winning in Canada with his dad on the bag.
203: On Grayson Murray, helping one another and being better 28.05.2024 32:31
On this episode, Ryan talks about the tragic death of Grayson Murray. He talks about what we can all do better for ourselves and each other to support one another in the struggles we all face in some fashion.
202: Xander wins the PGA Championship, and Nelly wins her sixth this year 20.05.2024 23:05
On today's show, Xander Schauffele wins the PGA Championship, and Ryan recaps the final day of the tournament, the host venue and so much more. Nelly Korda also won for the sixth time in eight LPGA Tour starts this year.
201: Scottie Scheffler arrested, jailed and shot 66 at the PGA 17.05.2024 26:31
On today's episode, Ryan looks back on the sad, strange and bizarre day at the 2024 PGA Championship, including the sad death of John Mills, the arrest of Scottie Scheffler and how this all might have been prevented.
200: Jon Rahm wants his cake and to eat it too, Rory files for divorce 15.05.2024 26:07
On today's show, Ryan spends most of the show digging into naive comments from Jon Rahm ahead of the PGA Championship, and then there's a few minutes on Rory filing for divorce.
199: Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board, Nelly's streak ends 14.05.2024 25:26
On today's show, Ryan digs into Jimmy Dunne resigning from the PGA Tour Policy Board. What does it mean? Why can't anyone get their act together?
198: Rory isn't rejoining the PGA Tour board, and Nelly is on tape delay 08.05.2024 24:35
On today's show, Ryan gets into Golf Channel showing Nelly Korda this week all on tape delay and the insult that is to golf fans. Then, Rory isn't rejoining the PGA Tour board, and it's another sign a lot of buffoons are running things.
197: NBC puts Brandel in the Open booth, recapping the weekend 06.05.2024 21:58
On today's show, Ryan looks back on the weekend of Taylor Pendrith winning, Brooks may be back again, and then NBC announces a bizarre booth for the US Open.
196: Tiger takes a US Open exemption while Taylor Gooch won't try qualifying 03.05.2024 27:04
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.
195: Rory and Shane win in NOLA, LIV has its Aussie event 29.04.2024 23:32
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.
194: Greg Norman talks Rory-LIV, PGA Tour equity stakes happening 25.04.2024 24:32
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.
193: Rory McIlroy back on the Board, Nelly WDs from latest LPGA event 23.04.2024 18:39
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.
192: Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda rule the weekend (and Miles Russell) 22.04.2024 28:44
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.
191: Nelly Korda lurks at The Chevron, Taylor Gooch wants 108 hole LIV events 19.04.2024 25:08
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.
190: Rory is not going to LIV Golf (again) and Masters ratings are in 16.04.2024 25:01
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 com...
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