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2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show

Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net

2 Off the 1st is for the hardcore golf fan who can"t get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep on two stories each weekday in a snack-sized show that will catch you up on the most important stories in the game. 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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27:49

154: Patrick Cantlay has 'no plans' to go to LIV, as...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2024/01/02

Happy New Year! On today's show, updates on Shane Lowry calling out Jon Rahm, Patrick Cantlay flirting with LIV, Tiger Woods to Footjoy and our dog debacle. Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! Cantlay interview: https://golf.com/news/patrick-cantlay-speaks-ryder-cup-liv-pga-tour/

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24:15

153: Is the Official World Golf Ranking preparing to...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/22

On today's show, Ryan looks at three new (and good) changes to the Official World Golf Ranking for 2024 that will benefit tours with weaker fields and impact no-cut events in a positive way -- whether or not LIV Golf gets points some day.

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27:50

152: Jon Rahm muzzled by LIV, and holy PGA Tour legal...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/14

On today's episode, Ryan gets into Jon Rahm explaining that he's been told not to talk or appear at public events until February (when LIV starts), as well as the mounting legal bills that the PGA Tour faced in 2022 and '23 that probably help explain the Framework Agreement.

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24:39

151: The rank and file demand answers, while purses...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/13

On today's show, Ryan looks at the lawyer-backed demands of PGA Tour rank-and-file players who want to see the investment proposals for NewCo. Also, there's a lot players aren't certain of about next year on Tour.

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23:27

150: Tony Finau not going to LIV, and Mac Hughes owes...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/12

On today's episode, Ryan looks at Tony Finau's decision to stay on the PGA Tour and why it might have happened. Also, Mac Hughes, Alex Smalley and Carl Yuan all benefit from Jon Rahm going to LIV with better PGA Tour status.

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31:48

149: Jon Rahm (and more?) to LIV leads to PGA Tour...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/11

On today's show, Ryan goes over Jon Rahm moving to LIV, what that brought about and what could be happening in the next few weeks. Also, the palpable anger golf fans feel right now is going to take a long time to assuage. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for winter golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

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26:27

148: The Rollback Episode: What's changing and the...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/06

On today's show, Ryan looks into the details of the announced universal golf ball rollback, including all the specifics and what it should mean in raw numbers for golfers of all skill levels. Also, the PGA Tour doesn't like this proposal either, but Ryan explains why it's the right call for them, too.

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25:31

147: Rollback performative art, LPGA Q-Series coming...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/05

On today's show, Ryan looks at the sky-is-falling acting and disingenuous arguments being made by both supporters and opponents of the golf ball rollback. Hopefully we move on with a real proposal in hand. Also, the first of several Q-schools is coming to an end with the LPGA Q-Series wrapping up in Alabama. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for winter golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code

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28:24

146: Rollback for all, and LIV Golfers win big on the...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/04

On today's show, Ryan looks at the news that the USGA and R&A are going to announce a golf ball rollback for all players and how it's going to work. Then, LIV Golf players win three of the first four DP World Tour events, and that's happening as the hot stove percolates. Digest story: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/usga-ra-rollback-announcement-december-2023 It's getting cold out there, so be ready for winter golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and

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33:40

145: PGA Tour-PIF-Rahm game of chicken, and Chris...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/01

On today's show, Ryan talks about the game of chicken the PGA Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund seem to be playing in public, starring Jon Rahm. What does it all mean? Then PGA Tour veteran Chris Stroud shares why he thinks the Tour isn't valuing him high enough. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for winter golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

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28:29

144: PGA Tour-PIF have a 'firm' deadline, JT blames...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/12/01

On today's show, Ryan looks into comments made by PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan about his negotiations with the Saudis and what they might reveal. Then, Justin Thomas went dairy-free, gluten-free and trophy-free for a while. Are they connected? It's getting cold out there, so be ready for winter golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

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33:55

143: Tiger Woods talks playing more and the PIF-LIV...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/11/29

On today's show, Ryan goes through the high points of Tiger Woods' Hero World Challenge news conference, including an increased schedule load for 2024 and insights into the negotiations with the Saudis as a PGA Tour board member. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome cold weather pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

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22:25

142: A rollback for everyone, and two big Opens this...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/11/27

On today's show, Ryan looks at the comments from Martin Slumbers to suggest the R&A and USGA are looking at rolling back equipment standards for all golfers. Then there are two awesome Opens this week that are unfortunately competing against each other. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! Slumbers-Huggan

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29:04

141: Rahm to LIV rumors flame, Zinger out at NBC over...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/11/22

On today's pre-Thanksgiving show, Ryan gets into the flaming rumors about Jon Rahm negotiating with LIV Golf for a huge sum and their 2024 schedule. Also, Paul Azinger is out at NBC Sports, and it comes down to money and investing in golf broadcasts. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code INSIDER to save 30% on your order of at least $100 throughout Black

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24:17

140: Lots to discuss: TGL postponed, Spieth on the...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/11/20

On today's show, Ryan looks at a smattering of stories, including TGL being delayed a year, Jordan Spieth joining the PGA Tour board, Brooks Koepka looking for a 2024 LIV schedule and all the results from a full weekend.

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27:44

139: Rory is moving to England, the 2024 LPGA...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/11/16

On today's show, Ryan looks at the 2024 LPGA Tour schedule and the big prize money increases coming to the docket. Also, Rory McIlroy is apparently planning a move to England? And LIV Golf has started its free agency, but there are lots of questions. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

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27:20

138: Rory McIlroy resigns from the PGA Tour board,...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/11/15

On today's show, Ryan gets into Rory McIlroy resigning from the PGA Tour Policy Board and why it might have happened now. Also, CME Group decides to extend its sponsorship of the LPGA's season-long race and season-ending tournament with a big bump in money. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

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26:23

137: Camilo Villegas' powerful Bermuda win leads the...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/11/13

On our Monday show, Ryan goes over the weekend that was in golf, including Camilo Villegas' powerful win in Bermuda, Lilia Vu winning on the LPGA and Max Homa winning in South Africa on the DP World Tour.

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28:19

136: Tiger owns a TGL team and changes to the World...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/11/10

On today's show, Ryan goes over the changes to the World Handicap System that will make it better for all golfers (including those without handicaps). Then, Tiger Woods owns the final TGL team and that could mean big bucks. The Wired piece mentioned: https://www.wired.com/story/golf-tgl-tiger-woods/ It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save

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21:23

135: Gary Player has gripes with the Augusta National...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/11/09

On today's show, Gary Player makes things really awkward when he suggests he doesn't like (at least something about) the Augusta National Women's Amateur. Also, the data coming out of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship is once again weird and wrong, as has become tradition. It's getting cold out there, so be ready for fall golf with Swannies! Pick up awesome fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order!

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