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

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Sports

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thegolfnewsnet.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Designated Problems, DPWT vs. LIV continues, a mind-blowing putter interview 08.05.2023

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the future of the designated events and needing to move them around a bit. Then the DP World Tour took a stand against LIV Golf players, and that led to a whole bunch of public messiness. Finally, L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn joins me for a fascinating deep dive into putters and putting.

Lower expectations in golf; sportswashing is starting to work? 27.04.2023

On this week's show, Ryan gets into some things he's figured out about golf that have made the game more fun. Also, sportswashing might be working on some regarding their views on LIV. Finally, Ryan is joined by Dr. Dan Feeney, Director of Biomechanics Research at BOA, to talk about the fascinating research he does.

Tackling slow play, Rahm winning over fans and saying goodbye to a dear friend 18.04.2023

On this week's show, Ryan opens with an explanation why he didn't do a show last week and a tribute to the family dog, Dottie. Then he gets into the need to pick up the pace on the PGA Tour, how Jon Rahm won over thousands at Harbour Town and the need for the LPGA to find a regular TV time slot.

The Masters preview show 03.04.2023

This week's show is all about the Masters. Ryan talks about his times at the Masters and what recommendations he would make to visitors. Then we get into the amazing storylines about the tournament this week, inside and outside the ropes. Finally, Ryan offers his picks for who can win.

Goodbye match play; playing under construction golf and a busy few weeks ahead 27.03.2023

This week, Ryan shares stories from a trip to Aiken, S.C., to play Old Barnwell, a new club under construction in the area and the magic of playing a new place. Then he gets into the WGC Match Play and the end of that era on the tour. Finally, with ANWA and the Masters back-to-back, there's plenty going on in the next several weeks.

David Duval joins the show, undesignated fun and LIV flopping 22.03.2023

On this week's show, David Duval is my guest. He offers his reaction to the USGA and R&A rollback proposal, as well as looks back on his most pressure-packed rounds and playing at Mission Hills on the PGA Tour Champions. Ryan talks about the fun he's having watching the undesignated events on the PGA Tour and gets into LIV's leaning in on their team concept.

Scottie Wins, Rory Needs Fargiveness, French Lick Flying 13.03.2023

On this episode, Ryan goes over The Players. Scottie Scheffler wins and looks like the second coming of Billy Casper. Rory McIlroy seems frustrated by his equipment and his time commitments to the admin of the PGA Tour. French Lick Resort's Brendan Sweeney joins to talk about the resort becoming the home of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship.

An uncertain but exciting PGA Tour future contrasts a disappointing NBC product 06.03.2023

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the designated tournaments, what they'll look like in 2024 and the key pieces the PGA Tour has to figure out for most players. Also, why does NBC feel so far behind CBS now?

Contrasting the different types of pro golf; the PGA Tour improves its product 27.02.2023

On this week's show, Ryan looks back on the week that was in golf and contrasts the value of serious pro golf compared to lighter pro golf. Also, we look at the changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule and how the last year plus might wind up being a positive.

A deep dive into the SI World Golf Ranking 22.02.2023

On a rare ad hoc episode of the show, Ryan offers a deep dive into the SI World Golf Ranking -- what it is, how it works, who's involved and what it does right and wrong.

Looking Back and Forward to Great Pro Golf; Langer Ties a Big Record 20.02.2023

On this week's show, Ryan reviews the Genesis, Rahm's great run, the upcoming crazy stretch and Tiger's performance. Then he gets into what to expect from LIV and Bernhard Langer tying the all-time PGA Tour Champions win mark.

Spreading the Designated Love, Talking Architecture with Beau Welling 13.02.2023

On this week's show, Ryan looks at the importance of the PGA Tour's designated events and what taking them to new places could mean for pro golf. Also, we have a great conversation with architect Beau Welling, talking about all things design.

The consequences of the designated era, 2023 golf travel plans 06.02.2023

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the difficulties of the new PGA Tour schedule, the success of women in mixed-gender events and his travel plans for golf and tournaments in 2023.

PGA Show wrap, Teegate and ending tournaments on a Saturday 27.01.2023

On this week's show, Ryan recaps his time at the PGA Show and some special things and people he saw in Orlando. Then he gets into the Reed-McIlroy brouhaha in Dubai and how it's so much more than a LIV-PGA Tour thing. Finally, Ryan digs the Farmers ending on Saturday and wants more of it.

The Netflix Documentary, Staying Connected to Golf in 2023 12.01.2023

On today's show, Ryan gets into excitement around the new Netflix PGA Tour documentary series and what it could do for golf popularity. Then we get into desire this year to feel more connected to golf at both the recreational and professional level.

Welcome to 2023: Kapalua, hopes and goals for the new year 03.01.2023

We kick off 2023 with a show dedicated to the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Kapalua and bringing some of the joy back to watching pro golf. At the end, Ryan gets into his personal and professional golf goals for the year.

The NY Times dud on LIV, the Match delivered and Q-School grads 12.12.2022

On the final episode of 2022, Ryan looks at the Q-School grads from the LPGA and Champions Tours. Then he gets into what worked in The Match VII and why the new NY Times story on LIV was a dud.

Tiger's new golf ball, Willy Z's better back, 25 years of First Tee 09.12.2022

On this week's episode, Ryan talks about Tiger Woods switching golf balls (and why we should too), Will Zalatoris coming back from his back injury and the future of the QBE Shootout. Also, First Tee CEO Greg McLaughlin joins to talk about 25 years of the program.

The future of the PGA Tour schedule, and the winners and losers in the game's money glut 29.11.2022

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the increased challenges faced by legacy championships as the money in golf consolidates power to the richest events. Also, what will the reshuffled PGA Tour schedule look like after 2022-2023?

A big LPGA sponsor isn't happy, and the DP World Tour is still fractured 21.11.2022

On this episode, we get into CME Group CEO Terry Duffy being livid at LPGA leadership and where things might be going wrong. Also we get into the DP World Tour finale and the reality that the big names swoop in for a big payday.

The Journey to Golf News Net Radio, Authors Michael Urann and Will Haskett 11.11.2022

In our return show, I (shortly) explain the year-long journey to launching Golf News Net Radio and what to expect from the station now that it's here. I also share conversations with two new book authors: Will Haskett ("The Science of Golf") and Michael Urann ("The 18 People I Hate Playing Golf With").

Talking Ryder Cup with Tony Jacklin AND a special announcement 09.11.2021

On this episode, Ryan is joined by two-time major winner, four-time European Ryder Cup captain and seven-time Ryder Cup player Tony Jacklin. We talk about Jacklin's transformative Ryder Cup experience and a new book about it, authored with Tony Jimenez, called "Tony Jacklin: My Ryder Cup Journey." Ryan also has an exciting special announcement to share.

The PGA of America and Donald Trump, JT and the TOC 12.01.2021

The PGA of America dumped President Donald Trump and terminated their agreement to host the 2022 PGA Championship at his New Jersey club. Ryan discusses why that was the right move and wonders what club will host instead. Ryan digs into the Sentry Tournament of Champions, touches on Justin Thomas' slur and the importance of forgiveness.

Recapping a great US Women's Open finish 16.12.2020

The US Women's Open came to a conclusion on Monday, filled with drama, compelling contenders and great stories. Ryan looks back on the week, the host Champions Golf Club, the pinballing TV coverage and some other takeaways from the week. Then he gets into the 2021 European Tour schedule and a few of your questions.

Hi again 07.12.2020

After almost 18 months of not doing this podcast, I'm back. Let me explain why the show is coming back, why it went away and detail what I'm going to be doing moving forward. Thanks for listening!

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