Capital Golf Gang

Czabe is joined by the Gang, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen at GolfDom in Tysons Corner. Czabe talks about finding a zen like approach to playing better and calmer, and to always keep a healthy perspective on the game and life. Chris Gotterup continues to stamp himself as the new everyman young PGA Tour star, no afraid to wear his emotions. The Scottish Open is the first LIV/PGA Tour...

Czabe is joined by JOHN GUHL and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN to discuss Czabe's trip to Erin Hills, with a stop by legendary Crooked Stick GC. So what if the Travellers is on an easy course that lacks pizzaz. Maybe it's the perfect PGA Tour stop. Phil Mickelson's lewd behavior laid bare in new Alan Shipnuck story. E. Potomac renovation plans announced. LIV now counting on N.O.L. "carryforwar...

Czabe gets the gang together for an emergency pod to discuss the big PGA Tour announcement on Tuesday. Czabe is feeling good about the "2-track" idea. But John Ronis doesn't like the sound of any of it. Buddy is unsure they can deliver on the money. And Jon Guhl sees many more administrative questions than answers right now. The boys also discuss John Ronis' week up at Shinnecock w...

Czabe and the Gang convene to discuss Nelly Korda further cementing her place as the dominant player in the women's game, with a real knee-knocker on 18 at Riviera. The Ryan Gerard vs. J.T. Poston playoff at Jack's Place, shows just how deep and talented the PGA Tour ecosystem is. The longest day of golf produced many great stories, including local college player Logan Reilly qualifying fo...

Czabe and Jon Guhl take a road trip up to play a Tillinghast classic and talk to head pro Nick Cannon about the course, the man, and the unique design features. Czabe also went to see the SMGA annual charity event and hear the real life stories of how the game is changing and saving lives! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Czabe welcomes JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL, and CHRIS "CJ" JOHNSON to talk about the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the fact that Lanny Wadkins' $25M re-design meant to make the course tougher, didn't really slow down these pros. Czabe tries to get "minimalist" with his golf stuff, and fails horribly. Bryson opens up in an interview, and he sounds very lonely. Czabe offers several "W...

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen to discuss all angles of the PGA Championship. A great backstory for the unlikely champion, Aaron Rai. Will we see a surge in iron cover sales? How did Aronomink hold up? It was a great week for Jon Rahm, despite not winning. Not so much for Bryson. Buddy lets us in on a new fun twist to his weekly golf game's season long challenge...

Czabe is joined by longtime USGA rules official Jon Guhl, Director of the Salute Military Golf Association Chris "CJ" Johnson, and publisher of Beltway Golfer Magazine Alex Dickson. The boys talk about the Gil Hanse restoration of the iconic Donald Ross layout at Aronimink. What are the big story lines for the week. What happened to Spieth, and is close, really actually, "close." L...

Czabe takes a site visit to Friday's play at LIV Virginia at Trump National D.C. and finds it was hard not to feel a pall hanging over the event. Very sparse crowds, and players seemingly going through the motions. He shares his observations along with the nerdy joys of getting to see great players up close with almost nobody else around you. Jon Guhl and John Ronis join the Friday night party...

Czabe welcomes John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Chris "CJ" Johnson to discuss Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, and their wild ride to a full time Tour Card for his younger brother in New Orleans. The LIV Tour pulls out of New Orleans suddenly, so much for "full throttle" ahead. Jim Furyk (huh?) pinched into service as Ryder Cup Captain. The boys talk about music and golf, and find out...

Czabe welcomes ALEX DICKSON of "Beltway Golfer Magazine" to join JOHN RONIS and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN to discuss the wild week of LIV rumors, that turned out to be (for now) a whole bag of nothing. Does LIV have a real future? Or are the buzzards circling? The PGA Tour says "aloha" to Hawaii, and there is sadness, but reality. The NLT injunction on the Trump admin's takeover of Eas...

Czabe is joined by Buddy Christensen, Jon Guhl, and John Ronis to recap everything about the 90th Masters tournament. The wild 18th hole, and why CBS carded a triple-bogey trying to cover it. How high is the majors bar now for Rory? What did in each of the challengers? Plus some larger thoughts on how Augusta and the Green Jackets need to pull back on how their event is beginning to evolve in unap...

It was an incredible week for "golf as life" on the PGA Tour, as two stories on opposite ends of the inspiration spectrum unfolded. The Gang talks about Woodland's harrowing and incredible comeback from a brain lesion that was giving him panic attacks and seizures. His win in Houston, and the insane ball speed he's generating at age 42. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods has run out of excuses...

Czabe welcomes back the original Capital Golf Gang members, JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL, and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN. The boys talk about Matt Fitzpatrick's bounceback win at the Valspar, the continuing plague of slow play, and why the tour seems to not do anything about it. Also the Masters has opened a new rabbit hole for us to dive down into. Czabe proposes a series of "would you rather questions&#3...

Czabe connects with JOHN RONIS and JON GUHL for another edition of the Gang, this time breaking down all of the post-Players Championship angles. Starting with "Who is Cameron Young" anyway? Why does he seem so stoic, or even "smoldering?" Was the drive on 18 the greatest drive in modern TV golf history? Winners and losers from Sawgrass. Also Brian Rolapp reveals his vision for the...

Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl and John Ronis to discuss the amazing Sunday at Bay Hill, with the long and lanky lefty Akshay winning his 3rd time on Tour, and his first elevated event. The boys also discuss Daniel Berger and his long road back from injury, the anchoring rule, putts that hang on the lip and drop in, plus Jon Rahm's stalemate with the DP World tour over Ryder Cup eligibility. MORE...

Czabe welcomes JOHN RONIS, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN, and CHRIS JOHNSON to talk about Anthony Kim's stunning final round flurry to win on the LIV Tour. Should he be given a Masters invitation? Is the PGA Tour trying to make the Players a "major" an what are the financial motivations behind it? Tiger Woods hints at a return. Do you really want to see him limp around and shoot 78? What about the...

Czabe and the gang JOHN RONIS and JON GUHL welcome GolfDom certified Trackman fitter GARY CRICKS and apparel sales manager MONTY MAZUMDER to talk about club fitting and apparel. Czabe also finds the legendary Gary Player rant about "the wahtur... what about the wahtur" when it comes to golf course design. Plus the perfect 60 second summary of watching Jordan Spieth. Presented by GolfDom an...

Czabe is joined by JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL and CHRIS JOHNSON to discuss the latest in the word of golf. Is "breaking 85" a thing? What about breaking 90? Czabe has artwork questions for his sim room. Waste Management lays waste to several pros when it comes to chipping. Why don't they just putt everything, like I do? The LIV kicks out a guy for being too Japanese. They finally get WGR poi...

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Chris Johnson to discuss the latest in the world of golf. Starting with Patrick Reed's intention to return to the PGA Tour. Not saying the boomboxes have gone totally silent yet, but the volume is lowering with each defection. Michael Brennan gets snagged in an illegal yardage book DQ. James Bond has great wisdom about the game of golf. MORE.... Adv...

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Buddy Christensen and Chris Johnson to discuss the reasons and ramifications of Brooks Koepka's massive penalty to engage in the "Returning Member Program" of the PGA Tour. Did Tiger carve it out just to spite Phil? Anthony Kim's redemption arc. More on what happened at Kapalua. A golf logo fashion mystery, finally solved. MORE.... Advertising Inquiri...

Has the LIV facade begun to crumble with their first big defection? How much leverage does Bryson now have? What happened to Kapalua? Is it just about water, or is the PGA Tour looking at lopping off the Hawaii swing altogether? Tiger's ready for a massive birthday bash on his 50th. Why have TGL ratings tanked? Ronis touches a genuine Masters invite. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://red...

Czabe and the Gang discuss the storylines and moments of the year in golf on the PGA Tour and the majors. Also, is there a "backdoor" open for a Brook Koepka return to the Tour sooner than expected? Yip Strickler has fallen. LIV Tour still alive, but is it thriving? Michael Brennan draws lovely Charley Hull in the Grant Thornton. Rory's triumphant year, with the mid-season blues. MORE....

The Gang exchange "white elephant" gifts from their golf basements. Suggestions for what to buy your golfing loved one at GolfDom. What was the greatest "gift" you got from the game this year? Who deserves a "lump of coal" this year in golf? RIP Fuzzy Zoeller. "Don't talk to my golf ball!" MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Czabe is very *thankful* for all the CGG listeners so he's delivering a Thanksgiving podcast. He gets the Buddy Christensen details on a great junket at Pebble Beach with his lovely bride. He also met a longtime Czabe fan and CGG listener! Then John Ronis and Jon Guhl join Czabe to talk about a radically different PGA Tour schedule that is looming under new CEO Brian Rolapp, and the need for a...