2 Off the 1st is a golf podcast for the hardcore fan who can't get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep on two stories each day in a snack-sized show that will catch you up on the most important stories in the game. Whether it has to do with the pro game (PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV, Euro Tour, etc.) or the game we play, we'll make sure you're caught up without wasting your time.
On this emergency episode, Ryan gets into the shocking announcement of the merger of the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf/Public Investment Fund. What happened and what happens next?
98: US Open final qualifying results, Rory and Scheffler searching for answers
06-06-2023
On the show I taped before the world changed, I talk about Golf's Longest Day results for US Open qualifying and then get into the games of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler after Memorial.
96: Jon Rahm is now pro-cut at designated events as the 2024 PGA Tour schedule takes shape
05-31-2023
On today's show, Ryan gets into a change of heart in Jon Rahm relating to cuts at designated events. Also the PGA Tour has shared the outline of a schedule for next year that makes good sense.
95: Brooks Koepka and the Ryder Cup; Rose Zhang going pro
05-24-2023
On today's show, Ryan goes over the reality of Brooks Koepka making the US Ryder Cup team and the complications for the PGA of America. Also, Rose Zhang is going pro after an incredible amateur and collegiate career.
94: Brooks wins the PGA for his fifth major; Michael Block has a week for the ages
05-22-2023
On today's show, Ryan recaps the 2023 PGA Championship, including Brooks Koepka's impressive performance, why it probably doesn't mean anything for LIV, Michael Block's amazing week and the awesome Rochester hospitality.