2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show

 On today's show, Ryan looks at why Rory skipped Harbour Town, Patrick Cantlay's new and familiar caddie (it's Tiger's caddie, Joe Lacava), and why an LPGA Tour player will be seen in the US more often starting next week. (This was recorded before it became clear Lacava is going to Cantlay's bag on a permanent basis.) 

On the post-birthday episode, Ryan goes over a great weekend in golf, including Tony Finau's win in Mexico and Hannah Green getting a playoff W at Wilshire Country Club. A designated event headlines the jam-packed week ahead.

On today's show, Ryan looks into comments made by Phil Mickelson as LIV tries to move away from the OWGR pipe dream. Also, the PGA Tour is merging two of its tours into one while getting rid of another.

On Monday's edition of the show, Ryan looks back on a great weekend of golf and spins forward to another jam-packed week of tournaments around the world

On today's comeback show, Ryan talks about Tiger Woods' fusion surgery in his ankle, then gets into some intrigue about LIV, the Ryder Cup and why Greg Norman just can't be taken seriously.

On today's show, Ryan looks at the unveiled PGA Tour fall schedule for 2023 and how the new fall serves the purpose of the overall PGA Tour schedule. Also, Patrick Cantlay is slow, so what can be done about it in future tournaments?

On this post-Masters episode, Ryan gives a full recap on the tournament and a great Sunday at Augusta National. Also, in the wake of LIV players contending at Augusta, what does the Masters actually say about LIV?

On today's show, Ryan gets into comments made by Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley about the rollback proposal and what dominos can fall next. Also, HV3 opens up about LIV and why he took the money.

On today's show, Ryan looks at the legal battle LIV Golf players lost in an arbitration case against the DP World Tour and how that hurts LIV. Tiger Woods spoke ahead of the Masters, expressing support for the rollback, and that might be a big deal.

It's Masters Week! Get ready for the best week of the year in golf with Ryan's primer on all the things to look forward to at Augusta. Then we get into the continued, sad unraveling of Gary Player.

On today's show, Ryan digs in on the results from TaylorMade's somewhat skewed survey on the proposed golf-ball rollback. Then, we look at comments from Cam Smith that suggest there's a lot of pressure on LIV players at the Masters.

On today's show, Ryan digs in on a story around a potential second course at Augusta National and other future clubs plans. Also, Bryson gives a cringeworthy view on architecture.

On today's show, Ryan looks into comments made by Gary Player ranking the Masters fourth among majors. Jack did it, too! Also, LIV is thinking about expansion and how to make their business work.

On today's show, Ryan looks at the PGA Tour's planned framework for 2024 and how players will get into the FedEx Cup playoffs, designated events and keeping their cards. Also, Q-School has become Q-School again, and that's great.

Back from a little travel to South Carolina, Ryan's back to talk about the last WGC match play and the future of PGA Tour match play. Also, this past week and next week are chock full of great stories.

On today's show, Rory McIlroy surprises with his pro-rollback stance but he has sound reasoning. Also, the LIV ratings are bad and there's plenty of drama.

On this show, Ryan looks at the issues facing LIV, including a lack of leaderboard star power and a push toward emphasizing team play. Also, the WGC era ends this week, so what does that mean?

On today's show, Ryan looks into comments made by Justin Thomas regarding the proposed golf ball rollback for elite players -- the cheap shots he took and the points he made in his argument.

This is a special upload for 2 Off the 1st, on the heels of the USGA and R&A announcing a proposed rollback of the golf ball for elite competitors. Former Open champion and Players champion David Duval joined Ryan Ballengee to talk about the proposed ball rollback, his Hope 59, stressful rounds of golf and the PGA Tour Champions returning to the California desert with the Galleri Classic.

Today's show is dedicated to the USGA and R&A announcement of a proposed rollback of the golf ball for elite competitions. What is proposed? Is it a good idea? What happens next?

On today's episode, Ryan reviews Scottie Scheffler's impressive Players win and what makes him so difficult to beat. Also, the USGA and the R&A could be changing the sport forever with an announcement tomorrow.

Back from vacation, Ryan is talking about the framework of the 2024 PGA Tour schedule outlined at The Players and if it sounds better for the sport. Also, should LIV get some credit for the big changes?

On today's show, Ryan goes into the details on the new PGA Tour-LPGA Tour joint event and another potentially coming to Myrtle Beach. Then he gets into the 2023 major criteria and the idea that LIV can technically play in the majors.

On today's show, Ryan looks at the series of setbacks and letdowns for LIV Golf as its season starts, and then he looks at the big schedule challenge the PGA Tour faces in 2024.

In this episode, Ryan looks at the incredible run Jon Rahm is on right now and where he can go from here. Also LIV reveals its 2023 teams and players, and now the challenge gets bigger.