Best Spinoff Team Podcasts (2024)

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230: Ryder Cup ticket prices are hefty, Matt McCarty wins in Utah 22:52

15d ago22:52

22:52

On today's LIVE show, we look at the 2025 Ryder Cup ticket prices that are very controversial, as well as Matt McCarty's big win at Black Desert on the PGA Tour. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on your…

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Insights Into Animal Minds: Exploring Animal Consciousness 27:20

17d ago27:20

27:20

Hailing from Switzerland, cognitive scientist and sometime war photographer Christoph D. Dahl has been studying the connections between animal and human behavior for over two decades. Now at the Taipei Medical University Graduate Institute of Mind, Brain and Consciousness, Dahl’s research into sensation, perception, and consciousness, together with…

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229: LIVE from Black Desert, Rory McIlroy speaks and more 27:19

20d ago27:19

27:19

On today's show, Ryan is joined LIVE by Real Golf Radio's Brian Taylor from Black Desert Resort and the new PGA Tour event in Utah. They preview the course and event. Then Ryan tries to decipher why Rory McIlroy talks the way he does. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips…

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228: LIVE from the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, big PGA Tour changes 26:06

29d ago26:06

26:06

On today's show, Ryan is live at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship at French Lick Resort in Indiana. He talks about his conversations with players heading into the event, and then he gets into what is sounding increasingly like the future of the PGA Tour. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullov…

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227: Presidents Cup > Ryder Cup? LIV Golf ratings are in 22:53

1M ago22:53

22:53

On today's live show, Ryan looks at the argument that the Presidents Cup is better than the Ryder Cup (or could be). We look at the LIV Golf team championship ratings. Ryan offers a tribute to his high school golf coach. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://sw…

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226: Rory McIlroy can't catch a break, LIV Golf's season ends 24:25

1M ago24:25

24:25

On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks back on the BMW PGA Championship playoff with Billy Horschel, Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence. Then, he looks at the LIV Golf team championship and wonders why the team component doesn't lead LIV. Finally, some shout-outs to Lydia Ko, Matt McCarty and the buses at the Presidents Cup. Fall is nearly here, so get w…

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225: Few players want a PGA-LIV deal; TV ratings are horrendous 21:40

1M ago21:40

21:40

On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks at Rory McIlroy revealing that less than half of PGA Tour AND LIV Golf players want a reunion deal. Also, the TV ratings for both tours were horrendous this weekend. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo c…

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224: Jon Rahm rejected, Solheim swoon and GNN TV debuts 22:42

2M ago22:42

22:42

On todays's LIVE show, Ryan looks at Jon Rahm and LIV Golf's offer to the DP World Tour being rejected, the Solheim Cup and the fallout, as well as GNN TV going live! Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsnet25 to save 25% on…

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223: Topgolf troubles and spinoff, LIV Golf's future 20:33

2M ago20:33

20:33

On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about Topgolf being spun off into its own company and the troubles with the brand, and LIV Golf gives a clue to its future with its early 2025 schedule. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https://swannies.co. Use promo code golfnewsn…

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222: PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf match confirmed, and more 26:47

2M ago26:47

26:47

On today's LIVE show, Ryan talks about the upcoming PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf match featuring Rory, Scottie, Brooks and Bryson, as well as the Presidents Cup picks and the genesis of the Tour Championship starting strokes format. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers and quarter-zips at https…

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221: The new, tougher East Lake and Solheim Cup teams set 26:12

2M ago26:12

26:12

On today's LIVE show, Ryan gets into what to expect from the new, Andrew Green-redone East Lake, as well as early player reaction. Also, the US and European Solheim Cup teams are set for Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, so were the captain's picks right? Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers…

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220: Ko and The Captain win big, and a FedEx Cup fix for starting strokes 29:14

2M ago29:14

29:14

On today's LIVE show, Ryan looks back on a weekend that saw Lydia Ko win the AIG Women's Open and St. Andrews, Keegan Bradley win the BMW Championship. Also, Ryan has a fix for the starting strokes problem at the FedEx Cup's Tour Championship finale. Fall is nearly here, so get warmer and look good with Swannies! Pick up awesome hoodies, pullovers …

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219: A new PGA Tour and is LIV Golf done? 30:16

2M ago30:16

30:16

On today's LIVE show, Ryan gets into the Financial Times story that several in golf are interpretting as a potential end to LIV Golf, but is it? Also, the PGA Tour is set to undergo some huge changes, and Ryan explains those and why they're good. He also catches up on a few things, including his trip to London, the last few weeks of getting GNN TV …

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218: Olympic format change reaction, Tony Finau troubles 23:55

3M ago23:55

23:55

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 26:40

3M ago26:40

26:40

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 28:01

4M ago28:01

28:01

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 21:21

4M ago21:21

21:21

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 23:47

4M ago23:47

23:47

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 28:53

4M ago28:53

28:53

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 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

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 25:39

5M ago25:39

25:39

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 24:09

5M ago24:09

24:09

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 26:20

5M ago26:20

26:20

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 23:03

5M ago23:03

23:03

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 23:27

5M ago23:27

23:27

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 33:06

5M ago33:06

33:06

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 26:08

5M ago26:08

26:08

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 26:56

5M ago26:56

26:56

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 32:31

6M ago32:31

32:31

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 23:05

6M ago23:05

23:05

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 26:31

6M ago26:31

26:31

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 26:07

6M ago26:07

26:07

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 25:26

6M ago25:26

25:26

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 24:35

6M ago24:35

24:35

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 21:58

6M ago21:58

21:58

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 27:04

6M ago27:04

27:04

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 23:32

7M ago23:32

23:32

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 24:32

7M ago24:32

24:32

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 18:39

7M ago18:39

18:39

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) 28:44

7M ago28:44

28:44

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 25:08

7M ago25:08

25:08

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 25:01

7M ago25:01

25:01

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 21:53

7M ago21:53

21:53

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 21:02

7M ago21:02

21:02

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 24:57

7M ago24:57

24:57

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 23:20

7M ago23:20

23:20

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 26:58

8M ago26:58

26:58

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 26:21

8M ago26:21

26:21

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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Unveiling the OGE Squad 20:39

8M ago20:39

20:39

Working under the umbrella of TMU’s Office of Global Engagement, the OGE Squad comprises students from Taiwan and around the world. Their mission is to foster connections between local and international students by holding events such as cooking and international dance competitions, and by creating an inclusive environment where local and internati…

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183: Scottie is on a heater, the PGA Tour meets with PIF 31:48

8M ago31:48

31:48

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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