2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show
by Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
2 Off the 1st is the best golf podcast for the hardcore golf fan who can't get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep in a daily sports show at a snack-sized length that will catch you up on the most important golf news. 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.
Episodes
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266: A match-play Tour Championship; the Good Good-Callaway situation
On this episode, Ryan looks at the new-look PGA Tour Championship Series Finale, the two-week match-play Tour Championship and everything else from Brian Rolapp at the Tour Championship. Also, he spends a few minutes on the Good Good-Callaway ad controversy.
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265: Jackson Koivun has arrived; the PGA Tour Championship Series takes shape
On this episode, Ryan looks back on Jackson Koivun's first PGA Tour win at the 3M Open and what he did so well to beat Scottie Scheffler and the field in Minnesota. Also, the PGA Tour's Championship Series is taking shape, announcing an expected event to remain at the top level and a new…
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264: Why do people hate Wyndham Clark, and how the new PGA Tour schedule will work
On this episode of 2 Off the 1st, Ryan Ballengee looks into the reasons why people seem to hate Wyndham Clark, what might be justified, what might be noise and what happens from here. Then, Ryan offers an in-depth explanation of the new PGA Tour schedule, the Championship and Challenger tracks,...
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263: Who will win the 2026 US Open, and Rory questions the new PGA Tour schedule
On this special US Open preview edition of the show, Ryan looks at Shinnecock Hills, talks about who should do well at the US Open and what to expect in terms of conditions and setup at the national championship. Rory McIlroy also openly questions the new-look PGA Tour schedule after the Canadian...
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262: US Women's Open at Riviera, Scottie Scheffler seeks a 3-peat
On this Tuesday episode, Ryan Ballengee looks ahead to the US Women’s Open at Riviera in Los Angeles, as well as how women’s golf can capitalize on their momentum. Scottie Scheffler is looking for a rare three-peat at Jack’s place, too, as he gets ready to try to complete the career Grand Slam at...
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261: Lighting $25 million on fire at TPC Craig Ranch, PGA Tour schedule snafu
On this week's show, Ryan looks back at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Wyndham Clark won with a closing 60 to win on 30-under total. Did one stroke warrant a $25 million renovation? Also, the PGA Tour faces a future scheduling snafu for stars who want to play events that would be in the new…
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260: PGA Championship recap: Aaron Rai wins as Aronimink holds up
On this Monday's episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps the 2026 PGA Championship. Aaron Rai shoots the round of his life to win the Wanamaker by three shots, while Aronimink holds up well thanks to a smart PGA of America setup. Also, Ryan recaps playing in the LPGA pro-am in Cincinnati. Subscribe to my...
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259: I went to LIV Golf Virginia...and Rory sets Signature reality
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps his experience at Day 1 of LIV Golf Virginia, setting the scene as turmoil engulfs the once-Saudi-backed tour. What is it like attending an event? How many people showed up? Were the players and staff panicked? Then, Rory McIlroy talks about the reality of...
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258: LIV Golf loses funding, and a radical fix to the PGA Tour schedule problem
On today's show, LIV Golf has officially lost PIF Saudi funding, so what does that mean? Also, Ryan has a radical fix to the PGA Tour's Signature scheduling problem. Subscribe to my channel for golf equipment news and reviews of drivers, irons, putters, shoes, bags and more. I share my adventures...
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257: LIV Golf NOLA postponed, Nelly Korda wins Chevron, the Fitzpatricks win Zurich
On today's 2 Off the 1st, we have lots to get to, with reports of LIV Golf New Orleans being postponed, Nelly Korda winning the Chevron Championship and the Fitzpatricks winning the Zurich Classic. Subscribe to my channel for golf equipment news and reviews of drivers, irons, putters, shoes, bags...
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256: Is LIV Golf done? And the PGA Tour leaves Hawaii
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps the whole LIV Golf situation, when the funding runs dry, if LIV Golf can survive and if any LIV Golf players (other than Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau) will have a special pathway back to the PGA Tour. Also, the PGA Tour announces their exit from Hawaii....
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255: 2026 Masters recap: Rory wins again, Scottie gets close, Rose gets heartbreak
On this episode of the show, Ryan Ballengee recaps the 2026 Masters Tournament. Rory McIlroy wins a second-consecutive Masters, joins unique company and finds his own path in golf history. Now, there's a Jack-Arnie level rivalry with Scottie Scheffler, too. And then there's the heartache for…
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254: Tiger Woods DUI arrest consequences; Gary Woodland's emotional win
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee looks back on Tiger Woods' DUI arrest and car wreck and whether there will be any consequences to or changes that come from his actions. Also, Gary Woodland was the feel-great story of the weekend with his Texas Children's Houston Open win. Finally, let's celebrate...
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253: The Players recap: Clutch Cam Young, Aberg falls apart, Sudarshan Yellmaraju rocks
On today's show, Ryan recaps The Players Championship 2026, including Cam Young coming up clutch, the match play battle with Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Aberg falling apart and how to get better next time, as well as Sudarshan Yellamaraju proving to be a great story at TPC Sawgrass. We're now doing…
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252: A vision for the new PGA Tour is light on details
On our Thursday show, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp lays out a broad, somewhat vague vision for the future of a tour with two tracks. But it's light on details, and Ryan explains why and also tries to fill in some of the gaps by reading the tea leaves of what a future PGA Tour schedule could be.…
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251: Bay Hill recap and reaction; Rory McIlroy claps back at Jon Rahm
On our Tuesday show, Ryan looks back at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill and the wild ending. Also, Rory McIlroy is in the right as he claps back at Jon Rahm over the deal offered by the DP World Tour to maintain membership and Ryder Cup eligibility.
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250: Jon Rahm claims DP World Tour extortion; the new PGA Tour schedule is coming soon
On today's show, Ryan talks about Jon Rahm claiming to be extorted by the DP World Tour to settle fines he incurs for playing on LIV Golf and what it means for the Ryder Cup. Also, the PGA Tour is set to announce plans for a new schedule and tiers to their events. What will it look like, and what...
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249: Ryder Cup captain Tiger Woods? Also, PGA Tour schedule changes
On today's show, Ryan talks about the possibility of 2027 US Ryder Cup captain Tiger Woods being a thing at Adare Manor in Ireland. Also, Tiger suggests we should pump the brakes on radical PGA Tour schedule changes in time for 2027, with lots to be decided until such an upheaval happens. FOLLOW…
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248: Anthony Kim wins on LIV Golf; Pebble Beach should be a playoff event
On this episode, Ryan looks back on Anthony Kim's win at LIV Golf Adelaide and what it could portend about his future in professional golf, including major starts in 2026. Also, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am finale was special, with Scottie Scheffler coming up short to Collin Morikawa. But should...
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247: Patrick Reed wins again, is PGA Tour bound; Chris Gotterup is a new star
On the Tuesday show, Ryan looks back at Patrick Reed winning the DP World Tour's Qatar Masters and practically locking up a 2027 PGA Tour card. Shout out to Neal Shipley's TGL ace. Then, Ryan talks about the PGA Tour's new star in Chris Gotterup. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net…
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246: LIV Golf gets world ranking points (sort of) and will be unprofitable for a long time
On today's show, Ryan Ballengee discusses LIV Golf getting Official World Golf Ranking points -- why it's a fair deal, why LIV doesn't like it and how it can hurt LIV players. Also, LIV CEO Scott O'Neil says the league won't be profitable for 5-10 years, and that could even be a big stretch.…
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245: Nelly wins the LPGA opener with controversy; can anyone beat Scottie in Phoenix?
On this episode, Ryan looks back at Nelly Korda's weather-shortened win at the HGV Tournament of Champions and the weird conspiracy theories about the LPGA making the event 54 holes. Also, Scottie Scheffler seeks a 21st PGA Tour title at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, but how is anyone else...
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244: Brooks Koepka explains himself, and Nelly Korda has WTGL issues
On this episode (recorded Wednesday and had upload issues, pre-PReed exodus), Brooks Koepka explains how his PGA Tour comeback happened and the family situation that precipitated it. Also, Nelly Korda is disappointed that WTGL has no crossover with TGL, and that might give her some leverage.…
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243: PGA Tour-LIV fallout from Koepka's return, and the end of the Hawaiian Swing?
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee looks at the whole situation of Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour and the offer made to LIV Golf major winners to come back under the same amnesty program. The comings and goings of LIV now only come down to Bryson DeChambeau. Also, this could be the last…
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242: Women's TGL is coming, and 62-year-old Vijay Singh has a PGA Tour card
Kicking off 2026 on 2 Off the 1st, Ryan Ballengee gets into the announcement of Women's TGL, how it will work, who will play and why there isn't a mixed-team concept. Also, 62-year-old Vijay Singh has a PGA Tour card for this season (and could for the next two seasons after it) because of…
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241: Augusta Weeks underway, LIV business disappointing and more
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at the start of the Augusta National Women's Amateur in Georgia, Bryson and Brooks not so impressed with the LIV Golf business model and Bryson getting bodied by a Matt Stafford pass. Spring in springing, so look good and feel good with Swannies! Pick up awesome...
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240: Rory takes a heckler's phone, Bubba says the majors need LIV
On this LIVE episode, Ryan looks back at the Rory McIlroy incident with a heckler and taking a kid's phone, then Bubba Watson's ridiculous majors comment and the new tree on the 6th at TPC Sawgrass. Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the…
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239: Rory McIlroy: PGA Tour doesn't need a Saudi PIF deal
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks into comments from Rory McIlroy to suggest the PGA Tour doesn't need a Saudi PIF deal. Also, Bryson says he's not going anywhere with LIV, but is that really true? Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and...
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238: Bryson and Brooks back to the PGA Tour? Spieth isn't exempt
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at reports and comments suggesting LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka want back to the PGA Tour. Also, Jordan Spieth whines about sponsor exemptions, and TGL playoffs are set. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up…
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237: LIV Golf's microscopic ratings, and Torrey toughened up
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks back at the very bad LIV Golf TV ratings from the opener in Riyadh and why that was to be somewhat expected. Also, the Cleeks want you to buy a $4,500 bag for some reason. Torrey Pines is going to be tough this week, and the LPGA is getting tougher on slow play....
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236: LIV Golf in the majors, Tom Detry wins in Phoenix
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at the LIV Golf exemptions into the US Open and The Open, what it means and doesn't a and more. Also, was night golf a good gamble? Tom Detry wins in dominant fashion in Phoenix, and that sets the scene for Torrey this week. Winter is here, so get warmer and look...
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235: LIV Golf to Fox Sports, and TGL Week 2 review
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at LIV Golf's deal with Fox Sports and what the might mean along with a new CEO. Also, Ryan reviews Week 2 of TGL and Hank Lebioda winning the Korn Ferry Tour opener. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and...
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234: Sergio Garcia banned from Ryder Cup captaincy, TGL expanding?
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at Sergio Garcia being currently banned from ever being Ryder Cup captain due to a 2018 rule. Also, TGL is looking at expanding, and Nick Taylor is the Terminator in playoffs. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies,...
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233: TGL review and critiques, LIV golf signings
On today's LIVE show, Ryan offers his thoughts, review and critique of TGL, which debuted in Florida on Tuesday. What went right? What could be better? Why is DJ Khaled there? Also, some surprising LIV news. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies,...
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232: Scottie Scheffler WDs from AmEx, and par is but a construct
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at the news that Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from the American Express as he continues recovery from hand surgery to remove broken glass. Ryan looks at Hideki Matsuyama's record-breaking performance against par and wonders why anyone is whining about it. Then,...
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231: PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's salary and Tiger Woods' birthday
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's big salary and more found in the Tour's 2023 tax filing. Tiger Woods also turned 49 today, and we look at his future. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and...
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230: Ryder Cup ticket prices are hefty, Matt McCarty wins in Utah
On today's LIVE show, we look at the 2025 Ryder Cup ticket prices that are very controversial, as well as Matt McCarty's big win at Black Desert on the PGA Tour. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at...
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229: LIVE from Black Desert, Rory McIlroy speaks and more
On today's show, Ryan is joined LIVE by Real Golf Radio's Brian Taylor from Black Desert Resort and the new PGA Tour event in Utah. They preview the course and event. Then Ryan tries to decipher why Rory McIlroy talks the way he does. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with…
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228: LIVE from the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, big PGA Tour changes
On today's show, Ryan is live at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship at French Lick Resort in Indiana. He talks about his conversations with players heading into the event, and then he gets into what is sounding increasingly like the future of the PGA Tour. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and…
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227: Presidents Cup > Ryder Cup? LIV Golf ratings are in
On today's live show, Ryan looks at the argument that the Presidents Cup is better than the Ryder Cup (or could be). We look at the LIV Golf team championship ratings. Ryan offers a tribute to his high school golf coach. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up...
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226: Rory McIlroy can't catch a break, LIV Golf's season ends
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks back on the BMW PGA Championship playoff with Billy Horschel, Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence. Then, he looks at the LIV Golf team championship and wonders why the team component doesn't lead LIV. Finally, some shout-outs to Lydia Ko, Matt McCarty and the buses...
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225: Few players want a PGA-LIV deal; TV ratings are horrendous
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at Rory McIlroy revealing that less than half of PGA Tour AND LIV Golf players want a reunion deal. Also, the TV ratings for both tours were horrendous this weekend. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers...
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224: Jon Rahm rejected, Solheim swoon and GNN TV debuts
On todays's LIVE show, Ryan looks at Jon Rahm and LIV Golf's offer to the DP World Tour being rejected, the Solheim Cup and the fallout, as well as GNN TV going live! Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at...
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223: Topgolf troubles and spinoff, LIV Golf's future
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about Topgolf being spun off into its own company and the troubles with the brand, and LIV Golf gives a clue to its future with its early 2025 schedule. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and...
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222: PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf match confirmed, and more
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about the upcoming PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf match featuring Rory, Scottie, Brooks and Bryson, as well as the Presidents Cup picks and the genesis of the Tour Championship starting strokes format. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up...
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221: The new, tougher East Lake and Solheim Cup teams set
On today's LIVE show, Ryan gets into what to expect from the new, Andrew Green-redone East Lake, as well as early player reaction. Also, the US and European Solheim Cup teams are set for Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, so were the captain's picks right? Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look...
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220: Ko and The Captain win big, and a FedEx Cup fix for starting strokes
On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks back on a weekend that saw Lydia Ko win the AIG Women's Open and St. Andrews, Keegan Bradley win the BMW Championship. Also, Ryan has a fix for the starting strokes problem at the FedEx Cup's Tour Championship finale. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look…
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219: A new PGA Tour and is LIV Golf done?
On today's LIVE show, Ryan gets into the Financial Times story that several in golf are interpretting as a potential end to LIV Golf, but is it? Also, the PGA Tour is set to undergo some huge changes, and Ryan explains those and why they're good. He also catches up on a few things, including his...
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218: Olympic format change reaction, Tony Finau troubles
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about the reaction to potentially adding mixed and team components to the 2028 Olympic golf program, Tony Finau facing protestors in Utah and Keegan Bradley as an assistant captain.
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217: Olympic golf is back, Lauren Coughlin breaks through
On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about the return of Olympic golf in Paris, what's changed, what's the same and what is coming in 2028 at Riviera. Then, Lauren Coughlin wins on the LPGA Tour in her 101st start, while Jo(h)ns Vegas and Rahm win, too.
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2 Off the 1st is the best golf podcast for the hardcore golf fan who can't get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep in a daily sports show at a snack-sized length that will catch you up on the most important golf news. 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.
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