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Drop Zone - GOLF Podcast

Every week, GOLF’s writers run through the 10 most interesting topics in the sport. Featuring Dylan Dethier, Sean Zak, Claire Rogers, James Colgan, Michael Bamberger and special guests.
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Episodes

2023 Bold Predictions, Golf Media Landscape with James Colgan

Sean and Dylan are joined by James Colgan to share their boldest predictions for 2023 with thoughts on the Masters, LIV, major winners, Tiger and more. Then James gives us a run-down of all the changes coming to golf broadcasts this year.

Jan 11, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 338

Patrick Cantlay Interview! Golf’s Mysterious Star Opens Up

When Patrick Cantlay speaks, it's worth paying attention. This week's Drop Zone — live from Kapalua! — features a wide-ranging discussion with Cantlay that covers the state of the professional game, LIV rumors, his perception among the general public, what constitutes success, how he's thinking about the future of pro golf and how he makes decisions. Enjoy! LINK https://www.youtube.com/@dropzonegolf/...

Jan 05, 202353 minEp. 337

Kyle Porter Breaks Down 2022 (Golf Year In Review, Pt. 2)

Kyle Porter joins the show to analyze the past six months in pro golf, from Rory McIlroy's run at St. Andrews to what professional golf actually looks like to the Delaware Compromise to LIV's successes to what the heck happens now. Plus he tackles one tough question: Who does the PGA Tour miss the most? HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Head to radmorgolf.com and use code DROPZONE. And pick up Kyle's book at anormalsport.com Everybody wins!

Dec 22, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 336

Shane Bacon Breaks Down 2022 (Golf Year In Review, Pt. 1)

Shane Bacon joins the show for a plunge into the 2022 golf season, from LIV's intrusion to the PGA Tour's product to the moments you may have missed from the first half of the year. From World Ranking upheaval to drama at the Genesis to a wild Players through a PGA Championship story worth telling, Bacon brings it. (Plus some bonus Santa Claus analysis.) HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Head to radmorgolf.com and use code DROPZONE. Everybody wins!

Dec 19, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 335

What We Learned at the Hero: Tiger’s Takes, Tour’s Future, Norman, More

Fresh off a week at the Hero World Challenge, the Drop Zone breaks down sights and sounds from on the ground in the Bahamas. From Tiger Woods sightings — and Sam Bankman-Fried sightings! — to Elevated Events, blackjack tables, Jon Rahm, Greg Norman and more. Plus we debut a new segment, Up and Down, that dives into who won the week and who's down bad. Enjoy! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...

Dec 05, 202246 minEp. 334

Why Golfers are Mad—and Whether They Should Be

Big-time figures in the golf world are mad. Mad about the OWGR, mad about the new schedule, mad about the players, mad about the leadership, mad about their sponsorships. From Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy to Greg Norman to tour sponsors, is their madness petty? Justified? Misplaced? On the mark? More complex? The Drop Zone breaks it all down; golf is staring down its offseason but there are plenty of loose ends left untied. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZO...

Nov 21, 202247 minEp. 333

What’s Tiger Woods doing? Why it’s now Tiger Season—and what it means

This episode is all about Tiger Woods. Where is Tiger in his golf career right now — and what can we expect for the future? Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier break down why Woods is playing a bunch in December and what that means for the PGA Tour and Tiger's future. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!

Nov 13, 202247 minEp. 332

LIV Season Breakdown: Successes! Failures! What’s Next!

After a wild week at LIV Miami, LIV's first season is in the books — and our Sean Zak was there all week to bear witness. What did we learn? What should we make of LIV's successes and failures? What's next in terms of players, business plans, TV deals and more? Dylan Dethier returns from vacation to help break it all down. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!

Oct 31, 202246 minEp. 331

4 Big Questions for Pro Golf: Keegan/Rickie, Shipnuck/Phil, LIV/PGA Tour, more

We thought golf's offseason would feel a whole lot more offseason-y than this! Dylan and Sean break down golf's biggest burning questions, from Phil Mickelson's tiff with Alan Shipnuck to LIV's tiff with the OWGR to Keegan Bradley's bid for the U.S. Ryder Cup team to what comes next. Enjoy (and subscribe, and review, and rate and tell your pals)! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...

Oct 17, 202252 minEp. 330

Playing the Dream Golf Trip: 3 Open Courses, 3 Days

Three Open Championship sites in three countries — in three days? Even for golf writers, these sorts of trips don't come along every day. But Dylan and Sean trekked to Royal Portrush, Royal Liverpool and Royal Troon to walk in the footsteps of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Arnold Palmer and so many more. They break down each leg of the trip, dish on the highs and lows, make recommendations and try to talk you into your own. Listen closely for some Manchester fun facts. Check out the Yo...

Oct 10, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 328

Michelle Wie Interview: Highs, Lows, Serena, Little League, Trash Bags, More

Michelle Wie joins the Drop Zone! She's here to introduce her brand-new LPGA event as well as to reflect on her career up to this point. Wie opens up on her heroes, her entry into golf, her career highs and lows, playing with the men, how she sees her career, her favorite trash bags in the world and much more. Enjoy! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!

Oct 02, 202248 minEp. 327

Presidents Cup Recap! Grades for both teams, What it looked like in person

What a week in Charlotte! We break down everything you saw and didn’t see from the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow. Dylan provides grades for various players (Jordan Spieth gets an A+) and also for inanimate objects (USA uniforms get a C+). RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!

Sep 26, 202244 minEp. 326

Presidents Cup Preview! Trevor Immelman Interview, How Internationals Could Win

It's Presidents Cup Week, and International Team captain Trevor Immelman joins the Drop Zone! He breaks down his team's chances, their role as the underdog, dealing with LIV defections and why the Presidents Cup matters. Then Sean and Dylan run through rosters for the event and make a few predictions. See you in Charlotte! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!

Sep 18, 202254 minEp. 325

Report Card with Xander Schauffele: On Winning, LIV, Ryder Cup, Phil, More

Xander Schauffele joins the Drop Zone for a deep-dive breakdown of a wild PGA Tour season that changed the Tour and changed his career, too. From playing the Ryder Cup to a career-changing stretch of wins to LIV negotiations to Phil Mickelson, Schauffele offers endless insight into life on Tour. Enjoy! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!

Sep 12, 202258 minEp. 324

Inside the LIV-PGA Tour Clash at Wentworth ft. Jamie Weir

This week, the drama of the pro golf world is at Wentworth in London, where the everyone is speaking their mind. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Ian Poulter, Shane Lowry — you name it — everyone is chiming in from the biggest event on the DP World Tour. The man who has been there talking to players, getting the inside scoop from the players meeting and keeping taps on it all is Jamie Weir from Sky Sports. He gives us the lowdown on everything happening across the pond this week and what it means for gol...

Sep 07, 202244 minEp. 323

LIV’s Next Chapter ft. Claire Rogers From Boston

A week after Rory McIlroy struck gold on the PGA Tour, LIV Boston seemed to mark a win for the breakaway tour. Claire Rogers joins Sean and Dylan from on the ground in Boston, where she shares her impressions of attending the LIV event while the team tries to make sense of it all. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off! INSIDEGOLF: To Learn More visit golf.com/InsideDropZone...

Sep 05, 202249 minEp. 322

Now What?! Big Golf Questions, PGA Tour Fights Back, LIV Signings, Rory Drops Mic

The PGA Tour hit back at LIV with some big-time changes — and did so while Sean was out on vacation. What did he miss? A Patrick Reed lawsuit, a Rory McIlroy comeback, more LIV signings, more PGA Tour meetings and a whole bunch more. The Tour season is winding down but the questions continue into the fall break. Enjoy! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!

Aug 29, 202256 minEp. 321

Tiger Woods, Shadow Commissioner? The Meeting, The Playoffs, The Future

Tiger Woods headlined a secret meeting of PGA Tour players as they prepare for battle with LIV. What did they discuss and what does it mean for pro golf’s future? Dylan Dethier and Luke Kerr-Dineen dive into Patrick Cantlay’s win, Tiger Woods’ role in the game, the FedEx Cup Playoffs and how the Tour should move forward. Plus LKD offers a universal tip for golfers to gain distance. Enjoy! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 320

Courtroom Drama! Inside LIV/PGA Tour Legal Battle, Cam Smith, Muirfield

The Drop Zone was inside the courtroom with lawyers from LIV and the PGA Tour! Well, our first guest was, at least. Writer Josh Sens joins the pod to reveal what he learned from on site and then Sean and Dylan talk all things LIV, PGA Tour, break down Cameron Smith’s no-comments and dive into Sean’s trip to Muirfield for the Women’ British Open (and then to sneak in a round himself). RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 319

Finau’s Game-Changer, LIV Gets Political, Pints with a St. Andrews Champ

This week’s Drop Zone: Why Tony Finau’s Detroit win is such a game-changer, what happens when LIV gets political and what it’s like when a DP World Tour winner celebrates down the street from Sean! The fellas break down this week’s action, talk about what’s next and try to sort through the professional golf landscape — again — while we ready ourselves for the final major of the year. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...

Aug 01, 202258 minEp. 318

Eddie Pepperell Interview: On LIV, Money, Chasing His Game

Eddie Pepperell can be tough to put in a box, which makes him one of golf’s most intriguing voices. The British pro joins the Drop Zone to break down the future of golf, why he wouldn’t join LIV, his search for his own form, why he has stopped playing practice rounds — and the general state of the world. Enjoy! DISCOUNT CODES RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off! And for the best bargain in golf visit golf.com/InsideDropZone...

Jul 24, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 317

Open Preview, Tiger Woods update, Sean’s caddie adventures

The boys are in St. Andrews this week, reunited at last! They breakdown everything you need to know about The Open, the Old Course, Sean's week caddying in the Scottish Open and more. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Use code DROPZONE at radmorgolf.com for 25% off everything.

Jul 12, 202258 minEp. 315

Summer Golf Chaos: LIV In Person, Tour Drama, Sean’s Caddie Assignment

Coming off a few days at LIV's U.S. debut in Portland, Dylan and Sean break down what they witnessed and what it all means for the future of LIV's tour. What happens next and what does it mean for the professional game? Plus Sean has the biggest caddie assignment of his life this week, looping for Joel Dahmen in the Scottish Open. He explains how that came to be and what he expects from the week ahead. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...

Jul 05, 202250 minEp. 314

What Does It All Mean?! PGA Tour’s Next Move, Scotland Update

LIV rolls on and Brooks Koepka has left the PGA Tour — but now the PGA Tour has punched back. What does it all mean?!? Sean Zak chimes back in with proper perspective from St. Andrews, the fellas break down US Open takeaways and evaluate Jay Monahan’s response and the future for the PGA Tour. Plus we get a morale check from Sean, who has been exploring the pubs of small-town Scotland. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...

Jun 24, 202250 minEp. 313

US Open Recap: Fitz’s Magic, Brookline’s Show, Winners and No-Shows

From a parking lot outside The Country Club, Dylan Dethier and Luke Kerr-Dineen break down all things U.S. Open, from the winner (Matthew Fitzpatrick!) to the contenders to what this week meant for the entire sport of golf. From Keegan Bradley’s reception to Rory McIlroy’s rollercoaster to the details of Joel Dahmen’s week, have a listen. Enjoy! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...

Jun 20, 202241 minEp. 312

US Open Preview: 10 Big Questions, Picks, Sleepers, Sights and Sounds

Reporting live from The Country Club, the Drop Zone brings you the inside scoop on this week’s U.S. Open. From LIV drama to Brookline storylines to 10 burning questions about this week’s events, Dylan Dethier, Claire Rogers and Luke Kerr-Dineen bring you their picks and predictions for all things U.S. Open.

Jun 15, 202250 minEp. 311

What LIV Was Really Like, Rory’s Win, Tour War with Greg Norman Begins

Sean Zak was at the first-ever LIV Invitational. What was it like? He breaks down the action from inside the ropes and inside the draft party, explains why LIV’s launch was a complex success and dives into what happens next. Then he and Dylan Dethier discuss Rory McIlroy’s statement win at the RBC Canadian Open, shots fired at Greg Norman and why the PGA Tour’s nightmare week had a dream ending.

Jun 13, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 310

Kevin Clark on LIV, Formula 1-Golf Comparisons, Fixing the PGA Tour

Senior Writer Kevin Clark of The Ringer joins the Drop Zone to break down the latest LIV revelations, discuss the PGA Tour's future, dish on his unsuccessful gambling formula, explain what golf can learn from Formula 1 and then make a slew of F1 driver - professional golfer crossover comparisons. Fun chat — enjoy! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!

Jun 09, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 309
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