Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net

The 19th Hole Golf Show

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The 19th Hole Golf Show is a golf podcast featuring in-depth, intelligent discussion of the most important topics in golf. Host Ryan Ballengee from Golf News Net talks about recent events and issues on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA Tour and other major golf tournaments around the world. He digs in on golf course architecture, fantasy golf, golf travel and the issues facing the business of the game. Ryan covers a little bit of everything in golf, and he's joined occasionally by some of the biggest names in the game to provide perspective.

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Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net

Episodes

Golf by the hour, or respecting your time and enjoyment 13.11.2014 28:47

The USGA's Pace of Play symposium has Ryan wondering if the best way to speed up golf is to make people pay not for an 18-hole round, but by the hour. We also look at what the devaluing of golf has to do with the problem.

How par 3 courses can grow golf and save land 05.11.2014 31:15

We've tackled the truth about golf's declining participation. Now let's tackle how we can grow the sport, save land and have some fun. Par 3 courses almost went the way of the Dodo bird, but they can make a roaring comeback.

Curing golf and its participation woes 20.07.2014 38:59

Now that broader media is trying to explain why golf is losing players, it's time to set the record straight about the long and short-term problems...and what to do about them.

Tiger Woods came back, Michelle Wie and Top 5 Pat 28.06.2014 22:59

Tiger Woods made his comeback to the PGA Tour, but not for the reason you think. Michelle Wie exemplifies believing in what you're doing. And Patrick Reed is back on top of a leaderboard after some big life changes.

Does Donald Trump deserve praise? 06.02.2014 23:05

Donald Trump unveiled the new Doral Resort and Spa this week in South Florida. While Trump (with help) has painted a masterpiece, how does it help average golfers? Who will?

What ideas will save golf? 28.01.2014 24:43

Coming out of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Ryan Ballengee has some ideas on HackGolf and the problems preventing golf from growing.