2 Off the 1st
2 Off the 1st
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.
184: Callaway Golf reportedly for sale, the PGA Tour meeting with Yasir Al Rumayyan
On today's show, Ryan goes over the report out of Korea that Callaway Golf is for sale and Topgolf being spun off. Also, we look at the PGA Tour Enterprises meeting with LIV Golf benefactor and PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan. What's next?
Mar 20, 2024
26 min
183: Scottie is on a heater, the PGA Tour meets with PIF
On today's show, Ryan looks back on The Players and Scottie Scheffler's historic win at Sawgrass. Then he digs in on the scheduled meeting between the PGA Tour Enterprises board and the Public Investment Fund in the Bahamas.
Mar 18, 2024
31 min
182: The Players is underway as the future of the Tour is up for grabs
On today's show, Ryan talks about the start at TPC Sawgrass while stars like Rory and Scottie seems conflicted about what the Tour should do and how it should look in the future.
Mar 14, 2024
21 min
181: Jay Monahan says a lot and a little at The Players
On today's show, Ryan goes over PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's news conference at The Players, and he walks away with a sense that the tone doesn't match the sense of urgency and action needed right now.
Mar 12, 2024
30 min
180: Scottie Scheffler's dominace, the stars want a smaller PGA Tour
On today's show, Ryan looks back on Scottie Scheffler's incredible performance at Bay Hill and how impressive his demolition job was. Also, while some LIV Golf players definitely want back on the PGA Tour, some of its stars are advocating for a smaller tour.
Mar 11, 2024
32 min
179: LIV withdraws OWGR application, Signature tournaments need bigger fields
On today's show, Ryan goes over LIV withdrawing its application for OWGR recognition and what should happen from here. Also, he makes a plea to the PGA Tour to expand the fields (and have a cut) for the Signature events.
Mar 5, 2024
26 min
178: Anthony Kim's first week on LIV, and the Saudis might be done with the PGA Tour
On today's show, Ryan looks back on Anthony Kim's debut week on LIV and the real players that the Tour should consider promoting instead. Also, rumors run amok that the Saudis may be walking away from the PGA Tour deal. Now what?
Mar 4, 2024
31 min
177: Anthony Kim's LIV deal explained, but welcoming LIV guys back?
On today's show, Anthony Kim is formally announced as playing on LIV, so what is he getting and how does that impact his insurance policy? Also, Webb Simpson talks about welcoming back LIV Golf players...all six of em.
Feb 28, 2024
28 min
176: Talor Gooch says something dumb, The Match was fun
On today's show, Ryan gets into the ridiculous comments from Taylor Gooch that the Masters could have an asterisk without him and other LIV players in it, and then he recaps The Match and hopes for more opportunities like this one.
Feb 27, 2024
28 min
175: Anthony Kim is back on LIV and Rahm is candid about the money
On today's show, Ryan recaps his family golf trip to Florida before getting into Anthony Kim's comeback and what that tells us about golf right now. Then Jon Rahm is candid about his financial incentives, and Ryan wonders what that means for the future of golf.
Feb 26, 2024
32 min
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