#266
August 25 · 30 min
2O
SportsGolf
2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show
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.
- 20 episodes
- Avg 24 min
- English
- 2O#265July 28 · 24 min
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 tournament coming in 2028.
- 2O#264June 24 · 30 min
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, what it means for the Korn Ferry Tour and DP World Tour, the unanswered questions and much more. Join Golf News Net today with our new special: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-membership-special/ Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more. FOLLOW RYAN X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf FOLLOW US Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/golfnewsnet Facebook: https://facebook.com/golfnewsnet Insta: https://instagram.com/golfnewsnet
- 2O#263June 16 · 26 min
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 Open, wondering if the old way of doing things -- pre-LIV -- is the right way to go. Finally, kudos to Bud Cauley for his 1st PGA Tour win after a long path back. Join Golf News Net today with our new special: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-membership-special/ Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more. FOLLOW RYAN X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf FOLLOW US Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/golfnewsnet Facebook: https://facebook.com/golfnewsnet Insta: https://instagram.com/golfnewsnet
- 2O#262June 2 · 25 min
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 Shinnecock. Join Golf News Net today with our new special: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-membership-special/ Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more. FOLLOW RYAN X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf FOLLOW US Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/golfnewsnet Facebook: https://facebook.com/golfnewsnet Insta: https://instagram.com/golfnewsnet
- 2O#261May 26 · 26 min
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 B-tier, creating an anchor-store problem on Tour. Finally, Don Rea has been removed as PGA of America President. Subscribe to my channel for golf equipment news and reviews of drivers, irons, putters, shoes, bags and more. I share my adventures playing golf and my chase to get better at this game. I love sharing what I've learned to make the game easier for you, too. My day job is running Golf News Net ( @golfnewsnet1 ), our Golf News Net FAST TV channel, sharing golf news on my website, our 24/7 GNN Radio and social channels. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf
- 2O#260May 18 · 25 min
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 channel for golf equipment news and reviews of drivers, irons, putters, shoes, bags and more. I share my adventures playing golf and my chase to get better at this game. I love sharing what I've learned to make the game easier for you, too. My day job is running Golf News Net ( @golfnewsnet1 ), our Golf News Net FAST TV channel, sharing golf news on my website, our 24/7 GNN Radio and social channels. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf
- 2O#259May 8 · 26 min
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 some players skipping some Signature events, and the PGA Championship field is set. Subscribe to my channel for golf equipment news and reviews of drivers, irons, putters, shoes, bags and more. I share my adventures playing golf and my chase to get better at this game. I love sharing what I've learned to make the game easier for you, too. My day job is running Golf News Net ( @golfnewsnet1 ), our Golf News Net FAST TV channel, sharing golf news on my website, our 24/7 GNN Radio and social channels. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf
- 2O#258May 1 · 22 min
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 playing golf and my chase to get better at this game. I love sharing what I've learned to make the game easier for you, too. My day job is running Golf News Net ( @golfnewsnet1 ), our Golf News Net FAST TV channel, sharing golf news on my website, our 24/7 GNN Radio and social channels. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf
- 2O#257April 28 · 23 min
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 and more. I share my adventures playing golf and my chase to get better at this game. I love sharing what I've learned to make the game easier for you, too. My day job is running Golf News Net ( @golfnewsnet1 ), our Golf News Net FAST TV channel, sharing golf news on my website, our 24/7 GNN Radio and social channels. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf
- 2O#256April 21 · 23 min
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. Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more. FOLLOW RYAN X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf FOLLOW US Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/golfnewsnet Facebook: https://facebook.com/golfnewsnet Insta: https://instagram.com/golfnewsnet
- 2O#255April 13 · 22 min
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 Justin Rose. FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf
- 2O#254March 30 · 22 min
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 two great weeks on the LPGA with Nelly Korda vs. Hyo Joo Kim. We're now doing 2 Off the 1st as a video show, available on Golf News Net TV and YouTube, in addition to the audio version. GNN TV: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-tv GNN YouTube: https://youtube.com/@golfnewsnet1 Join Golf News Net today with our new special: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-membership-special/ Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more. FOLLOW RYAN X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf FOLLOW US Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/golfnewsnet Facebook: https://facebook.com/golfnewsnet Insta: https://instagram.com/golfnewsnet
- 2O#253March 17 · 21 min
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 2 Off the 1st as a video show, available on Golf News Net TV and YouTube, in addition to the audio version. GNN TV: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-tv GNN YouTube: https://youtube.com/@golfnewsnet1 Join Golf News Net today with our new special: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-membership-special/ Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more. FOLLOW RYAN X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf FOLLOW US Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/golfnewsnet Facebook: https://facebook.com/golfnewsnet Insta: https://instagram.com/golfnewsnet
- 2O#252March 12 · 24 min
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. We're now doing 2 Off the 1st as a video show, available on Golf News Net TV and YouTube, in addition to the audio version. GNN TV: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-tv GNN YouTube: https://youtube.com/@golfnewsnet1 Join Golf News Net today with our new special: https://thegolfnewsnet.com/gnn-membership-special/ Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more. FOLLOW RYAN X: https://twitter.com/ryanballengee Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf FOLLOW US Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/golfnewsnet Facebook: https://facebook.com/golfnewsnet Insta: https://instagram.com/golfnewsnet
- 2O#251March 10 · 23 min
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.
- 2O#250March 3 · 26 min
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 clues already give away some of the answers? FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolf Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf
- 2O#249February 19 · 20 min
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 ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolf Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf
- 2O#248February 17 · 22 min
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 Pebble Beach be a PGA Tour playoff event in the FedEx Cup instead? FOLLOW ME Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolf Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf
- 2O#247February 10 · 22 min
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: https://thegolfnewsnet.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolf Facebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolf Insta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf