Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show

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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

139: Rory is moving to England, the 2024 LPGA schedule is huge and LIV free agency 16.11.2023

On today's show, Ryan looks at the 2024 LPGA Tour schedule and the big prize money increases coming to the docket. Also, Rory McIlroy is apparently planning a move to England? And LIV Golf has started its free agency, but there are lots of questions. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https:/...

138: Rory McIlroy resigns from the PGA Tour board, and CME Group buys LPGA stock 15.11.2023

On today's show, Ryan gets into Rory McIlroy resigning from the PGA Tour Policy Board and why it might have happened now. Also, CME Group decides to extend its sponsorship of the LPGA's season-long race and season-ending tournament with a big bump in money. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at...

137: Camilo Villegas' powerful Bermuda win leads the weekend 13.11.2023

On our Monday show, Ryan goes over the weekend that was in golf, including Camilo Villegas' powerful win in Bermuda, Lilia Vu winning on the LPGA and Max Homa winning in South Africa on the DP World Tour.

136: Tiger owns a TGL team and changes to the World Handicap System 10.11.2023

On today's show, Ryan goes over the changes to the World Handicap System that will make it better for all golfers (including those without handicaps). Then, Tiger Woods owns the final TGL team and that could mean big bucks. The Wired piece mentioned: https://www.wired.com/story/golf-tgl-tiger-woods/ It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullover...

135: Gary Player has gripes with the Augusta National Women's Am; bad Bermuda data 09.11.2023

On today's show, Gary Player makes things really awkward when he suggests he doesn't like (at least something about) the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Also, the data coming out of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship is once again weird and wrong, as has become tradition. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and...

134: Erik van Rooyen's emotional win, and Rory hopes the PIF is involved 06.11.2023

On this Monday show, Ryan looks at Erik van Rooyen's powerful, emotional win in Mexico in support of his best friend, as well as comments from Rory McIlroy suggesting he wants the Saudis to choose being involved in the new PGA Tour venture (at least over keeping LIV going separately). It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-z...

133: Jon Rahm is out of TGL, and El Cardonal is giving up scores 03.11.2023

On our Friday show, Ryan looks at Jon Rahm pulling out of TGL for the inaugural season, why he did it and what LIV may not have to do with it. Then we look at the first round of the World Wide Technology Championship at El Cardonal and how easy it's playing so far. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoo...

132: PGA Tour taking over the former Honda, and Challenge Tour Grand Final 02.11.2023

On the Wednesday show, Ryan looks at the Golfweek story that the PGA Tour is taking over the former Honda Classic with a likely new sponsor. Also the Challenge Tour has a big week this week in Spain, and we learn more about Tiger Woods as a designer from Sahith Theegala. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shi...

131: TGL reveals format and more details, while fall ratings are tanking 31.10.2023

On today's episode, we get into some of the additional details about TGL, including players, team names and the format for the league. Then Ryan gets into the absolutely terrible ratings for golf in the fall. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on...

130: A potential PGA Tour investor is rejected, and two players are suspended for betting 30.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan gets into the news that Endeavor will not invest in the PGA Tour's for-profit enterprise and what that might mean. Also, two Korn Ferry Tour players were suspended for betting on golf tournaments. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to sa...

129: Bryson vs. Topgolf, and the LPGA is returning to Boston 27.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan shares the details of Bryson DeChambeau's new business to take on Topgolf, as well as great news for the LPGA with a new, lucrative event coming to New England next year. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!    

128: LIV Golf players ready to move on, and Presidents Cup changes 25.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan gets into a Golf Channel report about LIV Golf's future and their players' skepticism that a deal will get done with the PGA Tour. Finally, the Presidents Cup is changing how the Internationals pick their team for 2024.

127: DP World Tour luring PGA Tour players, and gripes with Golf Mag's Top 100 24.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan looks at the DP World Tour extending membership to players who miss out on full PGA Tour cards and why it's a good thing. Also Ryan has some gripes with the Golf Magazine World Top 100 list. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25%...

126: LIV Golf is done for 2023, and a weekend roundup 23.10.2023

On today's episode, Ryan recaps the weekend in golf, with the LIV Golf team championship and their next steps as a league, as well as the Zozo Championship, BMW Ladies Championship, Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucia Masters and Dominion Energy Charity Classic. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co...

125: Phil Mickelson continues LIV bravado, but is it warranted? 19.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan looks at the LIV Golf team championship, the unfortunate format and the blustery comments by Phil Mickelson about LIV's new roster.

124: Remembering Ivor Robson, Spikemark is out, Tiger might be back 17.10.2023

On today's show, we remember iconic first-tee starter Ivor Robson, who has passed away at the age of 83. Spikemark is out as the NCAA's ranking and scoring provider, while Tiger Woods might be playing golf in December. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to sa...

123: PGA Tour and private equity, and LIV is dangling now 16.10.2023

On this Monday show, Ryan looks at the interest from private equity firms in taking a stake in the PGA Tour's new for-profit company and what that might mean for the Saudis and LIV Golf. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

122: Lexi hangs in there in Vegas, while LIV decries the OWGR again 13.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan looks at Lexi Thompson's first PGA Tour round (through 16.5 holes) in Las Vegas and how she might still make the cut. Also, Ben An got suspended for cough syrup, and the LIV Golf folks are trying to hit back against the OWGR again. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co ....

121: LIV Golf denied OWGR points as they prepare to play in Saudi Arabia 11.10.2023

On this episode, Ryan goes over the breaking news that LIV Golf will not get OWGR points and explains why. Also LIV Golf plays this week in Saudi Arabia in the wake of the Hamas attacks in Israel and the resulting response from Israel and through the region. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies...

120: Exciting finishes abound as tour cards are earned 09.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan recaps a great weekend (and a Monday finish) in golf with the Sanderson Farms and the Dunhill Links. Also, 40 tour cards went out at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship and Epson Tour Championship. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save...

119: PGA Tour-PIF negotiations stalling; Justin Thomas calls out Alan Shipnuck 06.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan digs into the delays and impasses in the PGA Tour-PIF negotiation and what new public reporting might tell us about the situation. Also, Justin Thomas calls out Alan Shipnuck over anonymous sourcing, but Ryan offers an explanation of their value.

118: Yasir Al-Rumayyan is Andrew Waterman, and Lexi is PGA Tour bound 04.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan looks at the bizarre story of Yasir Al-Rumayyan playing in this week's Alfred Dunghill Links pro-am under a pseudonym, while Lexi Thompson agrees to play on the PGA Tour next week. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, hoodies and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

117: Ryder Cup viewership craters, and a big week for Tour cards 03.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan looks at the abysmal Ryder Cup ratings and points out a worrying long-term trend for the event. Then he gets into a very important week for both the Epson Tour and Korn Ferry Tour. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, hoodies and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

116: Why the Europeans won the Ryder Cup; why some US players want to be paid 02.10.2023

On today's show, Ryan looks at the reasons why the Europeans won the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone and also why Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay are so worried about being paid to play in the Ryder Cup. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, hoodies and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! 

115: Sergio's last-ditch Ryder Cup plea, and Jimmy Walker hates the FedEx Cup Fall 18.09.2023

On today's show, Sergio Garcia effectively tried to buy his way onto the European Ryder Cup team, while Jimmy Walker is not a fan at all of the FedEx Cup Fall. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, hoodies and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co . Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! 

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