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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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22:47

254: Tiger Woods DUI arrest consequences; Gary...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/03/30

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:

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21:44

253: The Players recap: Clutch Cam Young, Aberg falls...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/03/17

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-tvGNN YouTube: https://youtube.com/@golfnewsnet1Join Golf

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24:24

252: A vision for the new PGA Tour is light on details

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/03/12

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-tvGNN YouTube:

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23:40

251: Bay Hill recap and reaction; Rory McIlroy claps...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/03/10

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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26:27

250: Jon Rahm claims DP World Tour extortion; the new...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/03/03

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 MEGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolfFacebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolfInsta:

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20:56

249: Ryder Cup captain Tiger Woods? Also, PGA Tour...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/02/19

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 MEGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolfFacebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolfInsta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf

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22:56

248: Anthony Kim wins on LIV Golf; Pebble Beach...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/02/17

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 MEGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolfFacebook:

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22:26

247: Patrick Reed wins again, is PGA Tour bound;...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/02/10

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 MEGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryanballengeegolfFacebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolfInsta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf

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21:45

246: LIV Golf gets world ranking points (sort of) and...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/02/05

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.FOLLOW MEGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comX: https://twitter.com/ryanballengeeFacebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolfInsta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf

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21:43

245: Nelly wins the LPGA opener with controversy; can...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/02/03

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 going to stop him?FOLLOW MEGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comX: https://twitter.com/ryanballengeeFacebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolfInsta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf

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21:42

244: Brooks Koepka explains himself, and Nelly Korda...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/01/29

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.FOLLOW MEGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comX: https://twitter.com/ryanballengeeFacebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolfInsta: https://instagram.com/ryanballengeegolf

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23:09

243: PGA Tour-LIV fallout from Koepka's return, and...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/01/15

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 Sony Open in Hawaii, and that would be a bad thing for golf and golf fans.FOLLOW MEGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comX: https://twitter.com/ryanballengeeFacebook:

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23:04

242: Women's TGL is coming, and 62-year-old Vijay...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2026/01/08

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 one-time exemptions that he's cashing in.FOLLOW MEGolf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.comX: https://twitter.com/ryanballengeeFacebook: https://facebook.com/ryanballengeegolfInsta:

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21:45

241: Augusta Weeks underway, LIV business...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2025/04/03

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 hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of

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25:43

240: Rory takes a heckler's phone, Bubba says the...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2025/03/14

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 biggest stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and more. FOLLOW US Golf News Net: https://thegolfnewsnet.com X: https://twitter.com/golfnewsnet Facebook:

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17:50

239: Rory McIlroy: PGA Tour doesn't need a Saudi PIF...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2025/03/06

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 quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories from

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23:27

238: Bryson and Brooks back to the PGA Tour? Spieth...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2025/03/05

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 awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all

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21:27

237: LIV Golf's microscopic ratings, and Torrey...

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2025/02/11

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.Winter is here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! Subscribe to

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24:37

236: LIV Golf in the majors, Tom Detry wins in Phoenix

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2025/02/10

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 good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news

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25:30

235: LIV Golf to Fox Sports, and TGL Week 2 review

2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show ·

2025/01/16

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 quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your order! Subscribe to Golf News Net for the latest golf news and rumors, with analysis of all of the biggest stories

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