On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by legendary agent Hughes Norton to discuss his career and new book, "Rainmaker." He talks about his experiences with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, can't miss players who did, superstars who thought they knew it all and so much more ..read more

On this week's show, Ryan shares his converation with Irish golf architect and author Pat Ruddy, whose masterpiece, The European Club, Ryan played during his summer 2023 trip to Ireland. Ruddy is a fascinating man, and he takes us through his life, his architecture career, influences and more ..read more

On this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Bluetross co-founder Marc Hanson, kicking off our "Because of Golf" era of the show. Ryan and Marc talk about the risks he's taken in creating his golf headcover and accessories brand, how he got started, why he decided to do it, finding materials like leather and all of the fun and challenges of being an entrepreneur. This is the first in a series of conversations featured on the show this year with people Ryan has been fortunate enough to meet because of golf ..read more

On our first show of 2024, Ryan looks back on the PGA Show, looks forward to Golf News Net TV, talks about what's been going on in professional golf (inside and outside the ropes) and is joined by Puttshack CEO Joe Vrankin to talk about his business. 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!  ..read more

On this special podcast, Ryan Ballengee, Brendan Sweeney and Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne recap the second half of their Ireland trip together, including the best towns and spots to hit in Wexford City, Kilkenny and Dublin, as well as the rounds they played Rosslare, Mount Juliet and Druids Glen. To get started on your Ireland trip, check our Club Choice Ireland at https://www.clubchoiceireland.com!   ..read more

On this special podcast, Ryan Ballengee, Brendan Sweeney and Club Choice Ireland's Tiernan Byrne recap the first half of their Ireland trip together, including the best towns and spots to hit in Malahide, Baltray, Portmarnock and Dublin, as well as the rounds they played County Louth, Portmarnock Links and The European Club. To get started on your Ireland trip, check our Club Choice Ireland at https://www.clubchoiceireland.com!  ..read more

On this week's show, Ryan talks about the events of the last week, with Jon Rahm going to LIV, as well as the subsequent fallout, and how that has damaged professional golf. Then, on happier terms, Ryan talks about his year in golf and what he's looking forward to next year. Finally, Mark Wang, President and CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations, joins to talk about his company's sponsorship of the LPGA Tournament of Champions and what's coming next month. 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 hoodi ..read more

On this week's show, Ryan looks at Camilo Villegas' emotional win in Bermuda and what resonated in the remarkable moments after the win. We look at the new pro golf fall to see what went right and maybe what went wrong. Finally, a little PSA about where golf content comes from these days ..read more

On this week's show, Ryan gets into the potential problems facing the PGA Tour as it operates more as a for-profit organization, as well as the problems facing the pro game as it embraces legalized betting. PXG's LPGA Tour manager Scott Kim joins the show as well to talk about the incredible year the brand has enjoyed. 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!  ..read more

On this week's show, Ryan starts by talking about the joy of taking his kids to the driving range and seeing them enjoy golf. Then he gets into LIV Golf's season finale and what might happen next, as well as a new place to play for PGA Tour players (the DP World Tour!). College Golf Experience founder and good buddy Josh Jacobs joins me to talk about college golf camps and their increasing importance in the recruiting world. Check out Swannies for the best golf apparel, including great polos, fall pullovers and quarter-zips, and T-shirt hoodies at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsn ..read more