The 19th Hole Golf Show is a golf podcast featuring in-depth intelligent discussion of the most important topics in golf. Each week, host Ryan Ballengee tackles topics ranging from professional tournament news to issues facing the amateur, everyday golfer.
Reacting to all things PGA Tour-LIV-DP World Tour "merger"
06-07-2023
This week, the whole show is dedicated to the topic of the week, maybe of the century, in golf. What happened, what's about to happen, why it might not work and so much more on the shocking PGA Tour-LIV-DP World Tour agreement.
Embracing Cuts and the New Schedule, and Guest Matt Considine
05-31-2023
On this week's show, Ryan talks about Jon Rahm's changed mind on cuts in designated events, as well as what sounds like the evolution of the PGA Tour schedule to better include the designated events. Also, Ryan is joined by NewClub Golf Society founder Matt Considine to talk about the club's founding, its direction and the future for golf in America.
Recapping the PGA Championship and guest Lisa Cornwell
05-22-2023
On this week's show, Ryan recaps the PGA Championship, including Brooks Koepka's major advantages and Michael Block's life-changing week in Rochester. Then Ryan is joined by Lisa Cornwell, who talks about her new book, "Troublemaker" and her time at Golf Channel.
Designated Problems, DPWT vs. LIV continues, a mind-blowing putter interview
05-08-2023
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?
04-27-2023
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.
