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Hosted by Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 277 episodes
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2 Off the 1st is the best golf podcast for the hardcore golf fan who can't get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep in a daily sports show at a snack-sized length that will catch you up on the most important golf news. 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.
Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net hosts 2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show, a sports show with 277 episodes published.
On this episode of 2 Off the 1st, Ryan Ballengee looks into the reasons why people seem to hate Wyndham Clark, what might be justified, what might be noise and what happens from here. Then, Ryan offers an in-depth explan
On this special US Open preview edition of the show, Ryan looks at Shinnecock Hills, talks about who should do well at the US Open and what to expect in terms of conditions and setup at the national championship. Rory Mc
On this Tuesday episode, Ryan Ballengee looks ahead to the US Women’s Open at Riviera in Los Angeles, as well as how women’s golf can capitalize on their momentum. Scottie Scheffler is looking for a rare three-peat at Ja
On this week's show, Ryan looks back at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where Wyndham Clark won with a closing 60 to win on 30-under total. Did one stroke warrant a $25 million renovation? Also, the PGA Tour faces a future sche
On this Monday's episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps the 2026 PGA Championship. Aaron Rai shoots the round of his life to win the Wanamaker by three shots, while Aronimink holds up well thanks to a smart PGA of America setup.
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps his experience at Day 1 of LIV Golf Virginia, setting the scene as turmoil engulfs the once-Saudi-backed tour. What is it like attending an event? How many people showed up? Were th
On today's show, LIV Golf has officially lost PIF Saudi funding, so what does that mean? Also, Ryan has a radical fix to the PGA Tour's Signature scheduling problem. Subscribe to my channel for golf equipment news and re
On today's 2 Off the 1st, we have lots to get to, with reports of LIV Golf New Orleans being postponed, Nelly Korda winning the Chevron Championship and the Fitzpatricks winning the Zurich Classic. Subscribe to my channe
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee recaps the whole LIV Golf situation, when the funding runs dry, if LIV Golf can survive and if any LIV Golf players (other than Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau) will have a special pathway
On this episode of the show, Ryan Ballengee recaps the 2026 Masters Tournament. Rory McIlroy wins a second-consecutive Masters, joins unique company and finds his own path in golf history. Now, there's a Jack-Arnie level
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
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 Sudars
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 gap
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 mainta
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 f
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 t
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 sp
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 n
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 w
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
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2 Off the 1st: A Golf Show is hosted by Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net. The show is categorised under sports (golf) and has published 277 episodes.
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