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
189: Greg Norman shows at Augusta as Fred Ridley speaks out 10.04.2024 21:53
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.
188: Augusta National is minty, and Jon Rahm wants 72-hole LIV events 09.04.2024 21:02
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.
187: The Masters is here, Denny comes close and Nelly stays in Vegas 08.04.2024 24:57
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.
186: Nelly Korda is on fire, and PGA Tour players feel in the dark 02.04.2024 23:20
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%...
185: Peter Malnati's inspirational Valspar win tops the weekend recap 25.03.2024 26:58
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.
184: Callaway Golf reportedly for sale, the PGA Tour meeting with Yasir Al Rumayyan 20.03.2024 26:21
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?
183: Scottie is on a heater, the PGA Tour meets with PIF 18.03.2024 31:48
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.
182: The Players is underway as the future of the Tour is up for grabs 14.03.2024 21:15
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.
181: Jay Monahan says a lot and a little at The Players 12.03.2024 30:25
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.
180: Scottie Scheffler's dominace, the stars want a smaller PGA Tour 11.03.2024 32:52
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.
179: LIV withdraws OWGR application, Signature tournaments need bigger fields 05.03.2024 26:21
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.
178: Anthony Kim's first week on LIV, and the Saudis might be done with the PGA Tour 04.03.2024 31:12
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?
177: Anthony Kim's LIV deal explained, but welcoming LIV guys back? 28.02.2024 28:11
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.
176: Talor Gooch says something dumb, The Match was fun 27.02.2024 28:56
On today's show, Ryan gets into the ridiculous comments from Talor Gooch that the Masters could have an asterisk without him and other LIV players in it, and then he recaps The Match and hopes for more opportunities like this one.
175: Anthony Kim is back on LIV and Rahm is candid about the money 26.02.2024 32:47
On today's show, Ryan recaps his family golf trip to Florida before getting into Anthony Kim's comeback and what that tells us about golf right now. Then Jon Rahm is candid about his financial incentives, and Ryan wonders what that means for the future of golf.
174: Hideki wins at Riviera, Spieth and the wrong score 19.02.2024 25:16
On today's show, Ryan looks at Hideki winning at Riv and wraps up the West Coast Swing. He also looks at Jordan Spieth getting DQ'd and why keeping score matters.
173: Sun Day Red debuts and reaction, a little ratings update 13.02.2024 23:38
On today's show, Ryan looks at the debut of the Sun Day Red line from Tiger Woods and TaylorMade, as well as reaction to all facets of the launch. Then Ryan spends a little time on the ratings from Friday. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to s...
172: Sunday Red on a Monday, the Phoenix Open was crazy 12.02.2024 31:43
On today's show, Ryan talks through the craziness at the Phoenix Open and what might actually be happening at Scottsdale, and he also gets into the debut of Tiger Woods' Sunday Red line. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your ord...
171: 57! And PIF threatens bankers with imprisonment 09.02.2024 33:33
On today's catch-up show, Ryan gets into Cristobal del Solar's amazing 57 on the Korn Ferry Tour, weather issues in Phoenix, and LIV players wanting to play some PGA Tour events. Also, the PIF is apparently threatening their bankers and consultants with prison time for cooperating with the US Senate PGA Tour-LIV probe.
170: LIV vs. PGA Tour ratings, and Tiger is announcing something 06.02.2024 22:09
On today's show, Ryan looks at the weekend ratings for LIV Golf and the PGA Tour to see the comparison, what to take away from the numbers and what this week might tell us. Also, Tiger is announcing something big next week.
169: License to care about LIV? A weird Sunday 05.02.2024 26:37
On today's show, Ryan looks at the void created by Pebble Beach not finishing all 72 holes and the space occupied by LIV in its absence. Some observations about the tone online, as well as the realities that haven't changed about that product.
168: Montezuma's Revenge on LIV? And some great LPGA news 02.02.2024 23:38
On today's show, Ryan looks at the reporting around a stomach bug infecting LIV Golf en masse (or not?) and then gets into some great women's golf news from the USGA and LPGA. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!
167: Spieth sees the Saudis as optional, a better TV experience incoming? 01.02.2024 25:30
On today's show, Ryan threads together comments from Spieth, Homa, Morikawa, McIlroy and more to figure out where things stand with the Saudis and how this all might finally benefit you, the golf fan. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 2...
166: Strategic Sports Group investment: What we know and what questions remain 31.01.2024 24:03
On today's show, Ryan digs in on the announced investment of Strategic Sports Group into PGA Tour Enterprises, what it means for players, fans, LIV Golf and what could happen in the fallout of all of this.
165: Hatton and the Thundercats to LIV, while the LPGA-LET merger twists in the wind 30.01.2024 20:34
On today's show, Ryan looks at the LIV Golf reveal of Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm's team logo that looks a lot like the Thundercats logo. Also the LPGA-LET merger is in peril after the Saudis exerted influence on the deal.
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