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Capital Golf Gang

The Capital Golf Gang

“The Capital Golf Gang” reflects who we are and where we are from. Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Ron Thomas and Jon Guhl — four golf fanatics, from four distinctly different “sectors” of the “industry” and we’ve lived here in the Washington D.C. area for most of our adult lives. Our goal for this golf podcast is to be ruthlessly entertaining, informative, and beholden to nobody. At times, our bare-knuckle truth will sound like four guys shooting the sh#t after a round in the clubhouse, over a beer. Which is precisely the goal. As such, don’t expect a bunch of bubble gum card names on this podcast. By being brutally honest, you accept the fact that you may not make friends with everybody in the game. But we’ll always be fair, and there’s enough divergent opinions to keep everybody in check.

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Yesterday · 52 min
2026 Episode 29 - The Gang Tees It Up At TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms
Czabe and the Gang finally get to tee it up at one of the DMV's best layouts and overall facilities. They discuss the course's history, and have fond memories of the ol' Kemper Open, despite lackluster fields, and often times "who is that guy" winners. John Ronis appreciates his career in golf, as Czabe recounts what it was like working at Avenel during college. The fellas also talk Walker Cup and more, all from the lovely grill room overlooking the 18th. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
September 3 · 1 hr 9 min
2026 Episode 28 - The President's Cup Becomes Team USA's Labratory
Czabe welcomes the Gang for a virtual episode, where they discuss who made the Presidents Cup team for later this month at Medina, and why? Most of the guys are "fine" with young Mr. Koivun, but Czabe sure is not. He explains why not. How come the "Internationals" can't compete in this event? Does everything need "juice" or can we accept there are cycles? Tiger Woods pleads guilty, loses liscense. Coulda been worse, but it's not nothing. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
August 27 · 1 hr 14 min
2026 Episode 27 - PGA Tour Rolls Out New Playoff Road Map
Czabe welcomes the gang, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen to discuss the PGA Tour and Brian Rolapp's presser at East Lake where we now now the basic shape of the new 2028 playoff system. Overall, not bad. But still a few lingering details. LIV takes one last death gasp at Indy. What path back to the Tour will Rolapp provide, if any? The Good Good commercial that went from bad, to worse. A tale of a marketing shank for the ages. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
August 19 · 54 min
2026 Episode 26 - Unpaid Bills, Cancelled Concerts, And A Rush For the Exits
Czabe and the Gang, Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Buddy Christensen gather to discuss the endgame for the LIV Tour. What are Rahm's options. What do you believe? Is Bryson alone on an island? Michael Brennan is Signature Event certified for 2027. Scottie keeps winning and keeps coming, even though Rory has clearly stopped caring about non-Majors. Ronis visits Merion for the US Am, as local boy Logan Reilly makes a run to the Semi-Finals. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
August 13 · 1 hr 12 min
2026 Episode 25 - Michael Brennan Wins the Wyndam With Hammer Close
Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and special guest Matt Valdez of the Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan, as they discuss the skyrocketing stardom of Leesburg's Michael Brennan after winning at the Wyndham. The fellas go back to their previous interactions with Michael, and remember the struggles along the way to his current perch as one of the PGA Tour's bright young stars. The boys also discuss the disintegration of the LIV Tour, what's Rahm's smartest move at this point, and is Dechambeau really as delusional as he sounds? Plus, hey, a fish stole my ball! MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
July 29 · 1 hr 11 min
2026 Episode 24 - The Jackson Koivun Era Is Upon Us, Or Is It?
Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Chris "C.J." Johnson to discuss the 1st win of many to come (?) for Auburn superstar Jackson Koivun at the 3M. Why there's no such thing as "holding off" somebody chasing you in today's game. Cold-chunking your drive under pressure, then going fishing after you've won. Also Czabe rewinds the gang to last week's Open championship, and the Bryson rules debacle. Plus his quick review of his trip to Ireland and how it compares to Scotland. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
July 17 · 1 hr 8 min
2026 Episode 23 - Rory: The Constantly Disappointing Golf Superstar
Czabe has had enough of his former fair-haired Irish golf crush, Mr. McIlroy. Can we go back to the guy who had NOT won as many majors, and didn't have as much money, that at least seemed to still care about playing the game? Bryson gets clubbed by Faldo. Some Eurotrash media are trying to quietly steal the PGA of America and take it hostage somewhere else in the world. A burnt out Birkdale awaits a strategic test of nerves for the Open Championship. MORE..... John Ronis, Jon Guhl and Buddy Christensen round out a sizzling conversation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
July 8 · 1 hr 8 min
2026 Episode 22 - Czabe's 5 Pillars of Playing Great and Grateful Golf
Czabe is joined by the Gang, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen at GolfDom in Tysons Corner. Czabe talks about finding a zen like approach to playing better and calmer, and to always keep a healthy perspective on the game and life. Chris Gotterup continues to stamp himself as the new everyman young PGA Tour star, no afraid to wear his emotions. The Scottish Open is the first LIV/PGA Tour co-sanctioned event since the split. Is this the start of a larger merger soon? Buddy's "Fireball Challenge" is over at his club. Time to start a "Captain Morgan" challenge? MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
July 3 · 1 hr 18 min
2026 Episode 21 - Is The Travellers Actually The Perfect PGA Tour Stop?
Czabe is joined by JOHN GUHL and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN to discuss Czabe's trip to Erin Hills, with a stop by legendary Crooked Stick GC. So what if the Travellers is on an easy course that lacks pizzaz. Maybe it's the perfect PGA Tour stop. Phil Mickelson's lewd behavior laid bare in new Alan Shipnuck story. E. Potomac renovation plans announced. LIV now counting on N.O.L. "carryforwards" in finding new money. Paddy Harrington gets it. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
June 24 · 56 min
2026 Episode 20 - Brian Rolapp's New PGA Tour Rollout
Czabe gets the gang together for an emergency pod to discuss the big PGA Tour announcement on Tuesday. Czabe is feeling good about the "2-track" idea. But John Ronis doesn't like the sound of any of it. Buddy is unsure they can deliver on the money. And Jon Guhl sees many more administrative questions than answers right now. The boys also discuss John Ronis' week up at Shinnecock with Michael Brennan and Logan Reilly. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
June 12 · 1 hr 17 min
2026 Episode 19 - Nelly's Swirler From Short Range Ends Epic Women's Open
Czabe and the Gang convene to discuss Nelly Korda further cementing her place as the dominant player in the women's game, with a real knee-knocker on 18 at Riviera. The Ryan Gerard vs. J.T. Poston playoff at Jack's Place, shows just how deep and talented the PGA Tour ecosystem is. The longest day of golf produced many great stories, including local college player Logan Reilly qualifying for the US Open at Shinnecock. Czabe gets educated on pants and putters. St. Andrews rogue June snowstorm. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
June 8 · 54 min
2026 Episode 18 - Site Visit: Baltimore CC/Five Farms & SMGA Outing
Czabe and Jon Guhl take a road trip up to play a Tillinghast classic and talk to head pro Nick Cannon about the course, the man, and the unique design features. Czabe also went to see the SMGA annual charity event and hear the real life stories of how the game is changing and saving lives! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 28 · 1 hr 4 min
2026 Episode 17 - The Most Expensive 1-Stroke Renovation Ever
Czabe welcomes JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL, and CHRIS "CJ" JOHNSON to talk about the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and the fact that Lanny Wadkins' $25M re-design meant to make the course tougher, didn't really slow down these pros. Czabe tries to get "minimalist" with his golf stuff, and fails horribly. Bryson opens up in an interview, and he sounds very lonely. Czabe offers several "What if.... yeah but.." golf hypotheticals. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 21 · 1 hr 17 min
2026 Episode 16 - Grinder In The Rai
Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen to discuss all angles of the PGA Championship. A great backstory for the unlikely champion, Aaron Rai. Will we see a surge in iron cover sales? How did Aronomink hold up? It was a great week for Jon Rahm, despite not winning. Not so much for Bryson. Buddy lets us in on a new fun twist to his weekly golf game's season long challenge. Mr. G has a career announcement that could lead to many more tee times this summer. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 13 · 1 hr 18 min
2026 Episode 15 - Aronimink Is Ready For Her Star Turn at PGA
Czabe is joined by longtime USGA rules official Jon Guhl, Director of the Salute Military Golf Association Chris "CJ" Johnson, and publisher of Beltway Golfer Magazine Alex Dickson. The boys talk about the Gil Hanse restoration of the iconic Donald Ross layout at Aronimink. What are the big story lines for the week. What happened to Spieth, and is close, really actually, "close." LIV golf is hanging on by a thread. Why did Scott O'Neill call Bryson a "partner?" The Trump admin and the NLT strike a deal to surrender East Potomac GC to the administration for a re-design, while Rock Creek and Langston will remain NLT properties. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 9 · 1 hr 6 min
2026 Episode 14 - The Volume Is Fading Out, On "Golf, Only Louder!"
Czabe takes a site visit to Friday's play at LIV Virginia at Trump National D.C. and finds it was hard not to feel a pall hanging over the event. Very sparse crowds, and players seemingly going through the motions. He shares his observations along with the nerdy joys of getting to see great players up close with almost nobody else around you. Jon Guhl and John Ronis join the Friday night party to add their thoughts. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
April 29 · 1 hr 8 min
2026 Episode 13 - The Flying Fitzpatrick Boys Close The Deal!
Czabe welcomes John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Chris "CJ" Johnson to discuss Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, and their wild ride to a full time Tour Card for his younger brother in New Orleans. The LIV Tour pulls out of New Orleans suddenly, so much for "full throttle" ahead. Jim Furyk (huh?) pinched into service as Ryder Cup Captain. The boys talk about music and golf, and find out why CJ asked for a PJ. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
April 23 · 1 hr 7 min
2026 Episode 12 - The Week LIV Died, Then Rose Again
Czabe welcomes ALEX DICKSON of "Beltway Golfer Magazine" to join JOHN RONIS and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN to discuss the wild week of LIV rumors, that turned out to be (for now) a whole bag of nothing. Does LIV have a real future? Or are the buzzards circling? The PGA Tour says "aloha" to Hawaii, and there is sadness, but reality. The NLT injunction on the Trump admin's takeover of East Potomac Park GL is still alive in the courts. Fitzpatrick wins at Harbor Town. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
April 16 · 1 hr 28 min
2026 Episode 11 - Rory's Wild Ride Repeat at Augusta
Czabe is joined by Buddy Christensen, Jon Guhl, and John Ronis to recap everything about the 90th Masters tournament. The wild 18th hole, and why CBS carded a triple-bogey trying to cover it. How high is the majors bar now for Rory? What did in each of the challengers? Plus some larger thoughts on how Augusta and the Green Jackets need to pull back on how their event is beginning to evolve in unappealing ways. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
April 2 · 1 hr 18 min
2026 Episode 10 - Woodland's Triumph, Tiger's Spiral
It was an incredible week for "golf as life" on the PGA Tour, as two stories on opposite ends of the inspiration spectrum unfolded. The Gang talks about Woodland's harrowing and incredible comeback from a brain lesion that was giving him panic attacks and seizures. His win in Houston, and the insane ball speed he's generating at age 42. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods has run out of excuses after his 4th serious car accident, and arrest on DUI charges. Will he finally submit his life to getting clean? If not, he could be heading for a dark outcome. MORE..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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