2 Off the 1st is a golf podcast for the hardcore fan who can't get enough of the sport. Host Ryan Ballengee digs deep on two stories each day 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.
115: Sergio's last-ditch Ryder Cup plea, and Jimmy Walker hates the FedEx Cup Fall
09-18-2023
On today's show, Sergio Garcia effectively tried to buy his way onto the European Ryder Cup team, while Jimmy Walker is not a fan at all of the FedEx Cup Fall.
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114: Senate subpeonas Saudis, and the Ryder Cup team wants privacy
09-14-2023
On today's episode, Ryan looks at the decision by US Senator Richard Blumenthal to subpoena documents from the Saudi PIF regarding their business dealings in golf and beyond. Also, the US Ryder Cup team decides to limit "Full Swing" access at the Ryder Cup, and that's a bit of a bummer.
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113: The FedEx Cup Fall is here, and Ryder Cup players are in action this week
09-13-2023
On today's welcome back show, Ryan looks at the FedEx Cup Fall and how it works, as well as expectations from events. Also, he looks at the contrasting participation in this week's events from the two Ryder Cup teams.
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112: US Ryder and Solheim Cup teams finalized with captain's picks
08-29-2023
On today's show, Ryan looks at the finalized US teams for the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup. Did the captains make the right picks? Why did they make their selections? Is this all kind of random anyhow?
111: Hovland dominating the Tour Championship; Top KFT player suspended
08-27-2023
On this PGA Tour season-ending Sunday, Ryan talks about Viktor Hovland dominating the Tour Championship and who will be Player of the Year. He also talks about Alejandro Tosti's bizarre forced withdrawal from the Korn Ferry Tour and a pending suspension.
