Capital Golf Gang

On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are we about the playing of the 44th Ryder Cup Matches? The gang breakdown what's coming down the pipe for us at starting on September 29th at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio, just northeast of Rome — the names (or no-names) that we'll be watching, the stars that won't be there and maybe a bit of intrigue about a course few p...

The golf world is up in arms at the Justin Thomas selection for the Ryder Cup team. Is it a "Boys Club" selection? A "Team Chemistry" selection? Or did Zach Johnson actually get it right? Czabe, John Ronis and and Jon Guhl break it down as a tight threesome this week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We've got the full Capital Golf Gang crew back together this week. Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl and Buddy Christenson get together at Golfdom in Tyson's Corner. At the top of the show the group digs into the old mantra John Ronis learned years ago — "Ability minus Distractions equals Performance" and how it isn't just for the high-performance players and can be incorporat...

After a couple of weeks on the road, the Capital Golf Gang returns to fitting bay #1 at Golfdom of Tyson's Corner, VA. Top of the card this week is "How does the PGA Tour actually work?" Who gets into the playoffs? When does the season end? When does it start? What about the LIV guys? Who decides these things? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Should you be able to play the tees you want, or should the course be able to force you to play a specific set of tees based on your handicap? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Czabe assembles the gang again with John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, Christopher Johnson. While we are deep into the hot and sultry dog days of summer, the golf continues. The crazy things people call golf shops about, where does the LIV / PGA tour stand and a quick back 9. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week the gang breaks down Rickie Fowler's triumphant return to the winner's circle. Plus, not only is Fowler back, but Ron Thomas makes his return this week to the Capital Golf Gang and brings a guest, former PGA Tour player Michael Muehr. The gang dissects what makes Rickie so popular, where his game went off the rails and the grueling process of how he got it back. Advertising Inqui...

Mr. Ronis and Mr. Guhl join Czabe for this week's episode of the Capital Golf Gang. We've got a bit of a wrap up this week as Czabe ties up some loose ends after his trip to Scotland and he and the boys look back at the U.S. Open, the Travelers and other fill-in details that have happened since the last episode two weeks ago. One common theme — if the course is soft, the pro's are goin...

"Roll down the window, let the breeze flow. Tune in to the Beach Boys, baby, and let the music's rhythm grow." With Randy Newman's iconic "I Love LA" blasting through the radio, the U.S. Open descends upon the prestigious L.A. Country Club this week. This much-anticipated event marks only the 6th occasion the tournament graces California's shores, and it proudly claims...

The PGA Tour and LIV Tour merger has left the golfing community stunned and curious about its implications. Czabe has assembled the Gang to dig into its financial considerations, legal concerns, the influence of Saudi money. The merger underscores the complex dynamics of the sports landscape today and the impact this merger will have on players, fans, and the sport as a whole will be fascinating t...

The on-going popularity of golf and its positive and negative impacts; Emiliano Grillo reminds us of what golf is all about while waiting to start the playoff at the Colonial; the unusual opportunity that came up to strike a moving ball; and the LIV Tour makes its first visit to the DC area. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Five months ago we were all writing Bruce Koepka off. After letting the Masters slip through his fingers he came back and stormed through the PGA Championship and reestablished himself as one of the top players in the world. What it means for his place in the game now having won five majors and it's implication on the Ryder Cup later this year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

Chris Johnson takes his turn on the tee with the Capital Golf Gang this week to chat about the mission of the Salute Military Golf Association to provide rehabilitative golf programs, experiences, and family-inclusive golf opportunities for post 9/11 wounded war veterans. Other topics include the PGA Championship this week at Oak Hill, the power of the new schedule of majors and sub-majors, which...

Live from the new Golfdom store in Rockville, MD, the Capital Golf Gang reconvenes for an all-encompassing conversation chatting about why in the world we all play this game, a qualifier DQ that has been the talk of the golf world plus some media news. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Czabe and the Gang discuss the insane runaway prices of high-end publicly accessible #elite courses all over the country. At what point do your knees buckle at the number? A quick nine, including a few holes about one-handed chipping, "gator nets" and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Czabe talks to the Gang about the nightmares of "client" golf, when the clients can't break 120. Also, what else can lead to a "nightmare" round well beyond your actual score. A QUICK NINE plus the latest from the Tours. Zurich Classic recap and LIV has a moment down under! MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen at GolfDom in Tysons to discuss the latest issues in the world of golf. Including where everybody stands on the increasing use of portable speakers while playing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The 2023 Masters is in the books and all hail not only Jon Rahm and his first green jacket, but the groundskeepers of Augusta National that kept the course playable on a marathon last day. Koepka is back and healthy, but even though he's only 32 and guys are competitive now into their 40s — even 50s! — his runway is getting real short for getting a green jacket. We'll explain more. Adverti...

Czabe is joined by Carol Maloney, John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss the Augusta National Women's Amatuer, dynamic Rose Zhang, trash talking in golf, the 7 biggest story lines in this year's event, plus what would you do if if Ben Hogan's ghost started talking to you? PRESENTED BY GOLFDOM IN TYSONS CORNER! Thank you for your support! Also can be heard on WJFK FM 106.7 in Washington, D....

The Capital Golf Gang is once again back at Golfdom in Tyson's Corner. Looking back at the match that almost was last week between Rory and Scheffler, the Gang debates whether we are overselling match play at the professional level. Listen in to Czabe, John Ronis, Jon Guhl and Buddy Christensen dig into it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Capital Golf Gang returns to its normal format, broadcasting plausibly live from Golfdom in Tyson's Corner, VA. Jon Guhl and John Ronis take their normal positions on the tee with Czabe, and with Ron Thomas out on assignment this week, Buddy Christensen, Owner and President of Golfdom, rounds out the foursome. This week we've got LIV Tour machinations ahead of The Masters, a quick Back...

The USGA and R&A announced this week a proposal to roll back the ball in hopes of curbing ever-increasing distance gains. Is this a good idea? Czabe does a deep dive with John Ronis on the front nine. Then, Kevin Van Valkenburg —who after 11 years at ESPN has joined No Laying Up — comes aboard for a quick back 9, including Kevin's hot take that the LIV Tour's days could be numbered. Ad...

The Capital Golf Gang, sponsored by Golfdom of Tyson's Corner gets the 2023 Season underway. Joining Czabe this week are John Ronis, Director of Golf at the River Creek Club and the 2022 Invited Golf Professional of the Year, Jon Guhl, Executive Director & CEO of the Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA of America and Ron Thomas, former University of Maryland golfer and proud papa of a buddi...

Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen for the final time in 2022 to talk about the PGA Tour's major move (finally!) to combat the LIV defections. Also, a final "Quick Nine" plus year-end news and notes heading into the fall. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Czabe is on vacation, but still finds time to report back the Gang from Hilton Head. He visited the Pete Dye "mini-museum" and had some thoughts. We play a quick nine, and talk about the bonkers finish to the St. Jude to start the playoffs. Plus Patrick Reed's silly lawsuit and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands