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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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22:31

94: Brooks wins the PGA for his fifth major; Michael...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/05/22

On today's show, Ryan recaps the 2023 PGA Championship, including Brooks Koepka's impressive performance, why it probably doesn't mean anything for LIV, Michael Block's amazing week and the awesome Rochester hospitality.

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22:30

93: LIV ratings apparently awful; Tiger Woods, ex...

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2023/05/18

On today's show, we look at the embarrassment of LIV affiliates not carrying the Tulsa event to the finish and that they will no longer report ratings. Also, Zach Johnson made a fool of himself. And Tiger's ex was not successful in her lawsuit.

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25:50

92: The DP World Tour puts down the hammer; the NCAA...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/05/12

On today's show, Ryan looks at the penalties, fines and suspensions levied by the DP World Tour against LIV Golf players. Also, no more LIV players are in their lawsuit against the PGA Tour. Finally, the NCAA ruined the D3 women's championship with a foolish decision.

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24:07

91: Big fines to LIV players from the DP World Tour;...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/05/10

On today's show, Ryan goes over reports that the DP World Tour is going to impose enormous fines on LIV defectors who are still members. Also, Erica Herman's lawsuit against Tiger Woods appears to be favoring Woods on some legal grounds.

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21:42

90: The DP World Tour imposes fines on LIV players;...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/05/05

On today's show, we get into the fines and sanctions imposed on DP World Tour members who played LIV events, as well as four former members who resigned. Also, the PGA Tour appears set to keep common designated events from year to year. Ryan shares why that's a bad idea.

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18:38

89: Tiger Woods and Joe Lacava split; Rory explains...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/05/02

On today's show, Ryan looks at why Rory skipped Harbour Town, Patrick Cantlay's new and familiar caddie (it's Tiger's caddie, Joe Lacava), and why an LPGA Tour player will be seen in the US more often starting next week. (This was recorded before it became clear Lacava is going to Cantlay's bag on a permanent basis.)

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22:40

88: Finau, Green win; another designated week on tap

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/05/01

On the post-birthday episode, Ryan goes over a great weekend in golf, including Tony Finau's win in Mexico and Hannah Green getting a playoff W at Wilshire Country Club. A designated event headlines the jam-packed week ahead.

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23:14

86: Do the majors have to accommodate LIV? PGA Tour...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/04/27

On today's show, Ryan looks into comments made by Phil Mickelson as LIV tries to move away from the OWGR pipe dream. Also, the PGA Tour is merging two of its tours into one while getting rid of another.

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22:04

85: Recapping the weekend: The Chevron, Zurich...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/04/25

On Monday's edition of the show, Ryan looks back on a great weekend of golf and spins forward to another jam-packed week of tournaments around the world

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22:13

84: Tiger Woods has surgery; is LIV to be taken...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/04/21

On today's comeback show, Ryan talks about Tiger Woods' fusion surgery in his ankle, then gets into some intrigue about LIV, the Ryder Cup and why Greg Norman just can't be taken seriously.

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25:46

83: PGA Tour fall schedule announced; Patty Ice is...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/04/12

On today's show, Ryan looks at the unveiled PGA Tour fall schedule for 2023 and how the new fall serves the purpose of the overall PGA Tour schedule. Also, Patrick Cantlay is slow, so what can be done about it in future tournaments?

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24:24

82: Full Masters recap; what the Masters says about...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/04/10

On this post-Masters episode, Ryan gives a full recap on the tournament and a great Sunday at Augusta National. Also, in the wake of LIV players contending at Augusta, what does the Masters actually say about LIV?

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26:38

81: The Masters is for the rollback; Harold Varner...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/04/06

On today's show, Ryan gets into comments made by Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley about the rollback proposal and what dominos can fall next. Also, HV3 opens up about LIV and why he took the money.

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21:31

80: LIV loses another legal battle; Tiger approves of...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/04/04

On today's show, Ryan looks at the legal battle LIV Golf players lost in an arbitration case against the DP World Tour and how that hurts LIV. Tiger Woods spoke ahead of the Masters, expressing support for the rollback, and that might be a big deal.

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22:27

79: Masters storylines aplenty; Gary Player continues...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/04/03

It's Masters Week! Get ready for the best week of the year in golf with Ryan's primer on all the things to look forward to at Augusta. Then we get into the continued, sad unraveling of Gary Player.

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24:02

78: TaylorMade's rollback survey response; Cam calls...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/03/31

On today's show, Ryan digs in on the results from TaylorMade's somewhat skewed survey on the proposed golf-ball rollback. Then, we look at comments from Cam Smith that suggest there's a lot of pressure on LIV players at the Masters.

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23:24

77: A second course at Augusta National; Bryson's bad...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/03/30

On today's show, Ryan digs in on a story around a potential second course at Augusta National and other future clubs plans. Also, Bryson gives a cringeworthy view on architecture.

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24:14

76: Player, Nicklaus rank the Masters 4th among...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/03/29

On today's show, Ryan looks into comments made by Gary Player ranking the Masters fourth among majors. Jack did it, too! Also, LIV is thinking about expansion and how to make their business work.

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22:53

75: The PGA Tour's 2024 is decided; Q-School is back...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/03/28

On today's show, Ryan looks at the PGA Tour's planned framework for 2024 and how players will get into the FedEx Cup playoffs, designated events and keeping their cards. Also, Q-School has become Q-School again, and that's great.

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26:43

74: Farewell to the Match Play; wrapping up a busy week

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2023/03/27

Back from a little travel to South Carolina, Ryan's back to talk about the last WGC match play and the future of PGA Tour match play. Also, this past week and next week are chock full of great stories.

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