Episode 18: Are Pro Shops Dead? Ryder Cup Picks & TaylorMade’s New Lifestyle Brand

 In Episode 18 of The Drop, Harrison and Zach keep it casual and dive into three big conversations shaping the game right now. They start with Ryder Cup team picks — breaking down the captain’s pick, which players are on the bubble, and how the rosters could swing the outcome between Team USA and Team Europe. From there, the guys shift to TaylorMade’s latest move outside of equipment: launching a lifestyle brand. Will it resonate with younger golfers and compete with names like Malbon and Eastside Golf, or is it just another attempt at hype?Finally, they ask a bigger cultural question — are pro shops dead? Golfers once bought all their clubs, balls, and apparel at the course, but with online retail and direct-to-consumer brands on the rise, has the traditional pro shop lost its place in the modern game? Caffeine Corner: Are traditonal Pro Shops still relevant or are they fading away?Whether you’re here for Ryder Cup debates, gear talk, or big-picture golf culture, this episode has something for you.Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → @thedrop.golfcastListen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → @thedrop.golfcast