The 19th Hole Golf Show is a golf podcast featuring in-depth intelligent discussion of the most important topics in golf. Each week, host Ryan Ballengee tackles topics ranging from professional tournament news to issues facing the amateur, everyday golfer.
Camilo Villegas' emotional Bermuda win, and how did the new fall go
11-13-2023
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.
PGA Tour for-profit perils, pros betting on golf and PXG's Scott Kim
11-02-2023
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.
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LIV Golf is done (for now), my kids love golf (for now) and college golf camps
10-24-2023
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.
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PGA Tour-Saudi deal in doubt, Lexi does great in Vegas, using your emotions in golf
10-16-2023
On this week's show, Ryan looks at the state of the PGA Tour/DP World Tour/Saudi Public Investment Fund deal and why it looks to be in doubt. Then Lexi Thompson did a great job in Vegas and repped herself well. Finally, Angel Yin broke through on the LPGA, and there's something we can learn from her win.
Solheim Cup, Ryder Cup, My Trip to Europe and Peter Jacobsen
10-03-2023
On this week's show, Ryan reviews the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup, including what went right and wrong at each on and off the course. Ryan then digs into his trip to Europe bookended by both incredible team golf events, along with a 36-hour layover in Munich for Oktoberfest. Finally, Peter Jacobsen joins to talk about the upcoming World Champions Cup, a new team event he chairs that's coming to the Champions Tour in December.
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