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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218: Olympic format change reaction, Tony Finau troubles
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On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about the reaction to potentially adding mixed and team components to the 2028 Olympic golf program, Tony Finau facing protestors in Utah and Keegan Bradley as an assistant captain.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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217: Olympic golf is back, Lauren Coughlin breaks through
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On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about the return of Olympic golf in Paris, what's changed, what's the same and what is coming in 2028 at Riviera. Then, Lauren Coughlin wins on the LPGA Tour in her 101st start, while Jo(h)ns Vegas and Rahm win, too.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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216: Monty says Tiger Woods should retire; Bryson DeChambeau extortion attempt
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On today's show, Ryan looks into Colin Montgomerie saying Tiger Woods should retire from golf on the eve of the Open at Royal Troon and how stupid that sounded. Also, Bryson DeChambeau's old coach Mike Schy wants $2 million from the US Open champion, but for what?By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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215: Rory McIlroy slams Hank Haney, US Open detractors; big news from GNN
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On today's live show, Ryan looks at Rory McIlroy talking to the press at the Genesis Scottish Open, slamming Hank Haney, defending himself and Harry Diamond. Then we share big Golf News Net news about our forthcoming TV channel!By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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214: Keegan Bradley had no idea he'd be Ryder Cup captain
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On today's live show, Ryan looks at Keegan Bradley being formally introduced as the 2025 US Ryder Cup captain, as well as Tiger's potential future involvement and what Bradley hopes to change as the new guy in charge. Also, Joost Luiten is in a weird saga to play the men's Olympic golf tournament.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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213: US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, and 59s stink now apparently
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On today's live show, Ryan talks about Keegan Bradley reportedly being named the 2025 US Ryder Cup captain and why it's a brilliant, out-of-the-box idea. Also, 59s are getting handed out like candy in golf this year, and that seems to devalue a sub-60 round.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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212: Richard Bland wins US Senior Open, Akshay falls short in Detroit
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On Monday's live show, Ryan goes over Richard Bland winning the US Senior Open in a playoff and the potential Bland Slam -- if LIV allows it. Then Akshay Bhatia comes up short of the win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, but does he deserve kudos for talking to the press afterwards? And more weekend wrap.…
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211: Back-to-back holes-in-one at the US Senior Open, LPGA showing real players
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On today's show, Ryan gets into Frank Bensel Jr making consecutive aces at the US Senior Open, then LIV Golf partner Caffeine.tv shutting down and the LPGA showcasing their players as their real selves to win over fans.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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210: Nick Bienz becomes a legend, Marty Kaymer wants a deal
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On today's live show, Ryan gets into Nick Bientz Monday qualifying for the Rocket Mortgage Classic after a 65 and three beers, and then Martin Kaymer wonders why a deal hasn't been done yet and that might tell us something important.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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209: Scottie Scheffler is not good? And Jon Rahm hates drones
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On today's live show, Ryan talks about Scottie Scheffler's sixth win of the season and dumb complaints that his wins don't mean that much. Then we get into the climate protestors on the 72nd hole, Amy Yang's major win and Jon Rahm hating interrupting drones at LIV Golf events. Join Ryan for LIVE versions of the show at 1 p.m. Eastern on Mondays, Tu…
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208: No PGA Tour-PIF deal imminent, big Sig changes
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On today's live show, Ryan talks about Jay Monahan explaining that there's no imminent PGA Tour deal with the Saudis and why reporting about it wasn't accurate. Also, the Signature events are getting some big changes next year, including the permanent addition of Tiger Woods.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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207: Rory skips the Travelers, men's Olympic teams set
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On today's live show, Ryan gets into Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the Travelers and Bryson DeChambeau being left off the Olympic team -- and other things.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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206: Bryson wins the US Open, and Rory's greatest heartbreak
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On today's live show, Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time US Open champion after Rory McIlroy had the win at Pinehurst No. 2 in his own hands. What did Bryson do right on and off the course? What could Rory have done differently? What happens from here? Lots to react to in a big weekend.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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205: Scottie speaks, Jack wants a better date
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On today's first-ever live-streamed episode of the show, Ryan digs in on Scottie Scheffler's comments in the wake of his charges being dismissed, as well as Jack Nicklaus' yearly complaint about the dates of the Memorial Tournament.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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204: Yuka Saso wins the Open, Big Shot Bob takes Canada
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On today's show, Ryan shows some love for US Open final qualifying, Yuka Saso winning a second US Women's Open at a great venue and Bob MacIntyre winning in Canada with his dad on the bag.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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203: On Grayson Murray, helping one another and being better
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On this episode, Ryan talks about the tragic death of Grayson Murray. He talks about what we can all do better for ourselves and each other to support one another in the struggles we all face in some fashion.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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202: Xander wins the PGA Championship, and Nelly wins her sixth this year
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On today's show, Xander Schauffele wins the PGA Championship, and Ryan recaps the final day of the tournament, the host venue and so much more. Nelly Korda also won for the sixth time in eight LPGA Tour starts this year.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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201: Scottie Scheffler arrested, jailed and shot 66 at the PGA
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On today's episode, Ryan looks back on the sad, strange and bizarre day at the 2024 PGA Championship, including the sad death of John Mills, the arrest of Scottie Scheffler and how this all might have been prevented.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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200: Jon Rahm wants his cake and to eat it too, Rory files for divorce
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On today's show, Ryan spends most of the show digging into naive comments from Jon Rahm ahead of the PGA Championship, and then there's a few minutes on Rory filing for divorce.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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199: Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board, Nelly's streak ends
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On today's show, Ryan digs into Jimmy Dunne resigning from the PGA Tour Policy Board. What does it mean? Why can't anyone get their act together?By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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198: Rory isn't rejoining the PGA Tour board, and Nelly is on tape delay
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On today's show, Ryan gets into Golf Channel showing Nelly Korda this week all on tape delay and the insult that is to golf fans. Then, Rory isn't rejoining the PGA Tour board, and it's another sign a lot of buffoons are running things.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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197: NBC puts Brandel in the Open booth, recapping the weekend
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On today's show, Ryan looks back on the weekend of Taylor Pendrith winning, Brooks may be back again, and then NBC announces a bizarre booth for the US Open.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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196: Tiger takes a US Open exemption while Taylor Gooch won't try qualifying
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On today's show, Ryan looks at Tiger's decision to take a US Open special exemption from the USGA and why that makes sense. Then Taylor Gooch decides he won't try qualifying for either Open, and that's a bad choice.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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195: Rory and Shane win in NOLA, LIV has its Aussie event
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On today's show, Ryan looks back on the weekend that was, including the Irish winning in New Orleans, Hannah Green winning in LA, the LIV event in Australia and more.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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194: Greg Norman talks Rory-LIV, PGA Tour equity stakes happening
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On today's show, Ryan looks at the comments from Greg Norman about Rory McIlroy-LIV rumors, as well as the reported equity amounts PGA Tour players are getting.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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193: Rory McIlroy back on the Board, Nelly WDs from latest LPGA event
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On today's show, Ryan looks into the report that Rory McIlroy is set to rejoin the PGA Tour Policy Board just when player equity stakes get announced. Also, Nelly Korda WDs from this week's LPGA event.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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192: Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda rule the weekend (and Miles Russell)
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On today's show, Ryan looks back on the great week and run for both Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda, as well as what Miles Russell did on the Korn Ferry Tour.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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191: Nelly Korda lurks at The Chevron, Taylor Gooch wants 108 hole LIV events
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On today's show, Ryan looks at the opening rounds across golf, including Nelly Korda at The Chevron and 15-year-old Miles Russell thriving on the Korn Ferry Tour. Also, Taylor Gooch doesn't see why LIV Golf tournaments can't be 90 or 108 holes.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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190: Rory is not going to LIV Golf (again) and Masters ratings are in
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On today's show, Ryan goes over Rory McIlroy once again denying he will go to LIV Golf and the BS reporting from another outlet. Also, the Masters ratings are in, and they might be telling us a lot of things. We are presented by GolfLync, a new golf-themed social network where you can post about your game, find new playing partners and courses, as …
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189: Greg Norman shows at Augusta as Fred Ridley speaks out
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On today's show, Ryan talks about the weird split screen of Greg Norman coming to the Masters as a ticketed patron while chairman Fred Ridley uses his post to discuss wide-ranging issues in the game.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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188: Augusta National is minty, and Jon Rahm wants 72-hole LIV events
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On today's show, Ryan shares comments that seem to suggest Augusta National is in as good a shape as it's been in a long time. Also, Jon Rahm thinks LIV Golf events should be 72 holes for more fans to accept the tour.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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187: The Masters is here, Denny comes close and Nelly stays in Vegas
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On today's show, Ryan gets you ready for the Masters and looks back on a great weekend of golf between the Valero Texas Open and Nelly Korda winning her fourth consecutive LPGA event.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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186: Nelly Korda is on fire, and PGA Tour players feel in the dark
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On today's show, Ryan looks back on Nelly Korda winning her third tournament in a row on the LPGA and the unfortunate TV situation for the tour. Then he gets into how a number of PGA Tour umbrella players seem to feel increasingly in the dark about their tours. Spring is here, so get suited up for golf season with Swannies! Go to https://swannies.c…
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185: Peter Malnati's inspirational Valspar win tops the weekend recap
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On today's show, Ryan looks back on a great weekend of tournaments, including why Peter Malnati's win at the Valspar Championship was so compelling and needed.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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184: Callaway Golf reportedly for sale, the PGA Tour meeting with Yasir Al Rumayyan
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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?By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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183: Scottie is on a heater, the PGA Tour meets with PIF
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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.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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182: The Players is underway as the future of the Tour is up for grabs
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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.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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181: Jay Monahan says a lot and a little at The Players
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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.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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180: Scottie Scheffler's dominace, the stars want a smaller PGA Tour
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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.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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179: LIV withdraws OWGR application, Signature tournaments need bigger fields
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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.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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178: Anthony Kim's first week on LIV, and the Saudis might be done with the PGA Tour
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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?By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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177: Anthony Kim's LIV deal explained, but welcoming LIV guys back?
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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.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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176: Talor Gooch says something dumb, The Match was fun
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On today's show, Ryan gets into the ridiculous comments from Talor 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.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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175: Anthony Kim is back on LIV and Rahm is candid about the money
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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.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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174: Hideki wins at Riviera, Spieth and the wrong score
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On today's show, Ryan looks at Hideki winning at Riv and wraps up the West Coast Swing. He also looks at Jordan Spieth getting DQ'd and why keeping score matters.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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173: Sun Day Red debuts and reaction, a little ratings update
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On today's show, Ryan looks at the debut of the Sun Day Red line from Tiger Woods and TaylorMade, as well as reaction to all facets of the launch. Then Ryan spends a little time on the ratings from Friday. 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…
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172: Sunday Red on a Monday, the Phoenix Open was crazy
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On today's show, Ryan talks through the craziness at the Phoenix Open and what might actually be happening at Scottsdale, and he also gets into the debut of Tiger Woods' Sunday Red line. 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…
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171: 57! And PIF threatens bankers with imprisonment
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On today's catch-up show, Ryan gets into Cristobal del Solar's amazing 57 on the Korn Ferry Tour, weather issues in Phoenix, and LIV players wanting to play some PGA Tour events. Also, the PIF is apparently threatening their bankers and consultants with prison time for cooperating with the US Senate PGA Tour-LIV probe.…
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170: LIV vs. PGA Tour ratings, and Tiger is announcing something
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On today's show, Ryan looks at the weekend ratings for LIV Golf and the PGA Tour to see the comparison, what to take away from the numbers and what this week might tell us. Also, Tiger is announcing something big next week.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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169: License to care about LIV? A weird Sunday
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On today's show, Ryan looks at the void created by Pebble Beach not finishing all 72 holes and the space occupied by LIV in its absence. Some observations about the tone online, as well as the realities that haven't changed about that product.By Ryan Ballengee, Golf News Net
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