The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf

To help us prepare for this Saturday’s Western Open at Downers Grove Golf Club, we’re joined by Dan Cermak. Dan is a former executive director of Downers Grove Park District and also a volunteer historian of Downers Grove Golf Club. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Half Day CBD, and their excellent line of CBD products: https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.gol...

Steve Smith, co-owner of Smith Devereaux wines, music manager, and current 2020 NewClub championship points leader joins the Bag Drop for this week’s episode in our member series. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Half Day CBD, and their excellent line of CBD products. https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

PJ Malik returns for an update on his time during the pandemic, the Fox Sports loss of the U.S. Open broadcast, and his take on the upcoming major at Winged Foot. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Half Day CBD. https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

Bill Colbert, a member like none other. Enjoy this episode of our member series. Half Day CBD https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

On this episode, we’re joined by Michael McCartin and Will Smith from the National Links Trust, a fantastic organization that’s dedicated to broadening access to our great game through the development of municipal golf courses throughout the country. National Links Trust | https://www.nationallinkstrust.com/ Thank you to our episode sponsor, HalfDay CBD. Shop CBD products now: https://bit.ly/3fFcI...

On this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Harrison, a new society member in Chicago, to talk all about her entrance into the game, the background of her Instagram account, why it’s so hard to keep rooting for Rickie, and her inspiring vision of the future of golf. Follow Ashley at https://www.instagram.com/amateurhour_ashley/ Thank you to our episode sponsor, HalfDay CBD. Shop CBD products now: http...

Chris Bojar, our 2020 Palmer Award recipient, joins us for this episode of the Bag Drop. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Half Day CBD and shop their CBD products now: https://bit.ly/3fFcI32

In this episode of the member series, we talk with Grant Gers, who has a rich history of golf in his familiy, is the founder of Eagles and Arrows, and building Augusta West, a backyard course to honor a tradition much like another. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Half Day CBD. Shop Half Day CBD products here: https://bit.ly/3fFcI32 NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

In this episode of our member series, Draymond Washington joins us to talk about his journey from pro soccer to a healthy obession with golf and his move from the East Coast to the Midwest. Thanks to our episode sponsor, Half Day CBD. Use this link to shop their CBD products now: https://bit.ly/3fFcI32 NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

In this episode of the member series, D.C. Ambassador Brian McKeon joins us to talk about the National Links Trust, how he got back into golf, and what it’s like to be a golfer in our capitol city. Episode Sponsor: Half Day CBD https://bit.ly/3fFcI32 National Links Trust https://www.nationallinkstrust.com/ NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

On this episode, we’re joined by Dick Robbins, whose official title is Member Services Manager for Firestone Country Club, but has far more responsibility that the title alone and more historic knowledge of his iconic club than you can imagine. NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

Jake Brown is a true ambassador for the game of golf, particularly for golf in South Bend, Indiana. Jake joins us on the latest episode of our Member Series to talk Indiana golf, his experience with Patrick Koenig, and a special story about Lefty. NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

A re-release of Brent Roberson, the superintendent of Sweetens Cove Golf Club from March 31, 2019.

On this episode, we chat with Troy Newport, the general manager at Cog Hill Golf Club, about the future of the club, his background in golf, and why he has such a passion for public golf and youth programs. NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

In this episode of our member series, Jim Sitar joins us. Take a listen to Jim’s story, his background in golf, and a behind-the-scenes look at his popular Instagram account, Golf Clubhouses. (@golfclubhouses) Jim Sitar https://www.instagram.com/golfclubhouses/ NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

For our latest book in our society book club, we read Golf’s Holy War by author Brett Cyrgalis, who is also a sportswriter at the New York Post and a contributor for Golf Digest. Brett joins us on the latest episode to give us the behind-the-scenes of the book, theoretical physics, and chat all things golf. Brett Cyrgalis https://www.twitter.com/brettcyrgalis https://www.amazon.com/Golfs-Holy-War-...

In this episode of our member series, Quinn Virgil and Andrew Canfield join us. Quinn and Andrew are our western-most members in the state, hailing from Oregon, Illinois where we will soon get to experience our first visit to their home course, PrairieView. Enjoy a fun episode of banter, ignored on-course advice, and true friendship.

Jay Revell, contributor to Golf.com, The Golfer’s Journal, and author of his latest golf book release, The Nine Virtues of Golf, joins us on the Bag Drop. Jay tells us about his book (currently the #1 golf book release on Amazon), his golf story, musings on carrying the bag over riding in carts, his maiden voyage to Sweetens Cove, and much more. Jay Revell https://twitter.com/JayRevell https://www...

In this episode of our member series, we chat with Craig Mycoskie about why he loves golf in Scotland, how he got into the brewing business, and what kind of golf the society can expect in Atlanta. Round Trip Brewing https://roundtripbrewing.com/ Craig MyCoskie on social mediahttps://twitter.com/GAbrewerCraighttps://www.instagram.com/cmycoskie/ NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

With our upcoming Wisco Weekend trip, enjoy a trek into the history of golf, Lac La Belle, and Carnoustie with David MacKesey, historian at the Club at Lac La Belle. NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

Jackson Kemper joins us in the latest episode in our member series to talk about his time at Mizuno rubbing elbows with pros like Brooks Koepka and what it’s like to be a tour caddie for 5-time PGA winner, Mark Wilson. NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

In this episode, we welcome Rich Tock, the PGA ambassador for Erin Hills, along with the course’s marketing manager, Steve Pease. With Wisco Weekend just around the corner, listen in to hear Rich and Steve’s take on U.S. Open style golf, history of the course, and tips on how to play Erin HIlls. Erin Hills https://erinhills.com/ NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

For this episdoe of our member series, we talk with Zareefa Flener, who is the founding partner at her own IP and business law firm. Even though Zareefa found golf later than some, she loves the game just as much. Take a listen to a great conversation about her golf journey and how she keeps playing her own game. NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

Enjoy this re-release of our conversation with Rob Collins, designer and architect of Sweetens Cove, from February 2019.

In a throwback episode to a recording to the days of meet ups, indoor simulators, and bag rooms at Five Iron Golf, founding members Scotty Rolf and Patrick Sala join the Bag Drop to reminisce about how they met through golf, great shot memories, and what it means to have a true golf friend.