USGA CEO Mike Whan joins this week's Drop Zone to break down the state of golf, from the U.S. Women's Open to LIV's effect on the PGA Tour to the actual purpose of the USGA. He also explains how selling toothpaste helps him in his current role. Plus a brief breakdown of this week's U.S. Women's Open and Memorial Tournaments in the context of a looming LIV event. Enjoy! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...
Jun 06, 2022•47 min•Ep. 308
With the LIV Golf list finally released, Sean and Dylan break down what's next for the PGA Tour, what the perfect response would look like, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and more. Rachel Heck joins the show to talk national championships at Stanford, playing in front of the cameras, NIL opportunities and choosing her major. Then Sean explains — from his new flat in St. Andrews — why he's moving to Scotland for the summer.
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 307
How the hell did Justin Thomas end up winning the PGA Championship? Dylan and Sean break down what JT's charge felt like from on the ground at Southern Hills. Then they tackle Mito Pereira's gutting finish, Will Zalatoris' major championship chances, Rory McIlroy's false start, Tiger Woods' future and how Southern Hills presented as a major championship test. Enjoy! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...
May 23, 2022•46 min•Ep. 306
The Drop Zone is in Tulsa and reporting on all things PGA Championship, bringing you the scoop from on the ground at Southern Hills. How will the course play? What type of player does it favor? Who are the smartest picks to win? Dylan and Sean fill you in on Tiger Woods' form, expectations for Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth and give you their picks for the week. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...
May 18, 2022•41 min•Ep. 305
World No. 1 and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler joins the Drop Zone (!!) to review his red-hot start to 2022, break down each of his wins and reveal how he celebrated his Masters victory. Plus Dylan and Sean break down the action from the Byron Nelson and look ahead to the PGA Championship. Which golfers are coming in hottest?! They even toss in a little bachelor party advice for good measure. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!...
May 16, 2022•51 min•Ep. 304
Legendary sportswriter Rick Reilly joins the Drop Zone (2:05) to tell a series of terrific golf stories, dish on Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, break down what the internet has done to sportswriting and tell us about his new book, So Help Me Golf. Then Luke Kerr-Dineen and James Colgan join Dylan and Sean to break down the best (and riskiest) investments for Q3 of the PGA Tour Stock Exchange, including one giant investment in a big name... RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use ...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 303
Max Homa edged out Keegan Bradley at the Wells Fargo Championship. What did we learn about Homa? What did we learn about Bradley? How about Rory McIlroy? Sean and Dylan break down the action from TPC Potomac, look ahead to who should be favored at the PGA Championship and break down the difference between the LIV league and the Premier Golf League. Check it out! RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off!
May 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 302
Jon Rahm’s victory at the Mexico Open begs the question: With apologies to Scottie Scheffler, is he the best golfer in the world? Marina Alex caps off a dramatic week at Palos Verdes with a win of her own. Tiger Woods’ Southern Hills practice round made waves and revealed plenty about his upcoming schedule. And Phil Mickelson remains a mystery for some interesting reasons. That and more on this week’s Drop Zone. RADMOR DISCOUNT CODE: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25...
May 02, 2022•55 min•Ep. 301
We break down golf’s royal wedding with intrepid reporter Claire Rogers, and then dive into what we should make of the Zurich Classic and the win from Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay. DISCOUNT CODES RADMOR: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off! ROKFORM: Head to rokform.com and use discount code DZ20 for 20% off!
Apr 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 300
Jordan Spieth turned what should have been a sleepy week on the PGA Tour into a Sunday nail-biter. But what should you make of his victory? Plus Sean and Dylan break down Patrick Cantlay’s near-miss and do a Vibe Check on some of the game’s biggest names including Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson and the U.S. Presidents Cup team. DISCOUNT CODES RADMOR: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off! ROKFORM: Head to rokform.com and use discount code DZ20 for 20% of...
Apr 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 299
Sean and Dylan break down the Masters from on the ground at Augusta National. How did Scottie Scheffler sneak up on us? What did Rory McIlroy’s 64 mean? What do we make of Tiger Woods’ return to competition? The fellas tack on some strikes and gutters for good measure. DISCOUNT CODES RADMOR: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off! ROKFORM: Head to rokform.com and use discount code DZ20 for 20% off!...
Apr 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 298
The Drop Zone is on the ground in Augusta, Ga. and bringing you thoughts on every favorite in the Masters field. From Tiger Woods impressions to Jordan Spieth insights to a Brooks Koepka wake-up call to some sleepers, Sean and Dylan get you ready for the Masters from the Savannah River Brewing Co. DISCOUNT CODES RADMOR: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off! (Search “Drop Zone” for special Radmor X Drop Zone collaboration) ROKFORM: Head to rokform.com and use discou...
Apr 06, 2022•42 min•Ep. 297
A big golf week calls for a big golf guest! Peyton Manning joins the Drop Zone to preview the Masters, break down Augusta, tell Tiger Woods stories, give golf advice and introduce his new bourbon, Sweetens Cove Kennessee. Then Sean Zak, Dylan Dethier and Luke Kerr-Dineen break down the Masters — specifically Tiger Woods' appearance — from on the ground in Augusta, Ga. This is a good one. Enjoy! DISCOUNT CODES RADMOR: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off ROKFORM: He...
Apr 04, 2022•51 min•Ep. 296
Colt Knost is the popular host of GOLF’s Subpar podcast as well as a regular on PGA Tour Radio and CBS broadcasts. He joins the show to discuss his dramatic ascent in the golf media space. Knost breaks down his transition from professional golfer to professional talker, the biggest challenges of being on the ground at events, offers thoughts on Tiger Woods’ potential Masters return, dishes on gambling with Michael Jordan, offers a Masters prediction and more. DISCOUNT CODES RADMOR: Check out rad...
Mar 29, 2022•37 min•Ep. 295
Scottie Scheffler took down the WGC-Match Play and took over the title of World No. 1 in the process. What does that mean? What else did we learn at Austin Country Club? Sean and Dylan break down Kevin Kisner's peskiness, Keegan Bradley's public perception, who else belongs in the conversation and more. Plus they talk Tiger Woods' potential Masters appearance and posit an unlikely Phil Mickelson-related theory. All that and more on this week's Drop Zone. DISCOUNT CODES: RADMOR: Check out radmorg...
Mar 28, 2022•44 min•Ep. 294
This week on the Drop Zone we break down the latest announcement from Greg Norman and the folks at LIV Golf. Then we dive fully into 10 players who have been off their games — from Rickie Fowler to Tommy Fleetwood to Martin Kaymer and more — and decide whether we’re BUYING or SELLING their stock. That and more on this week’s Drop Zone. DISCOUNT CODES RADMOR: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off! ROKFORM: Head to rokform.com and use discount code DZ20 for 20% off!...
Mar 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 293
The Drop Zone wraps up the Players Championship, breaking down Cameron Smith’s brilliance and the back-nine drama. That means an ode to Anirban Lahiri, shouts to Keegan Bradley and a forensic breakdown of the drop drama at No. 16. Plus Dylan fills us in on his trip to Tiger Woods’ Hall of Fame induction and the scene at TPC Sawgrass. DISCOUNT CODES RADMOR: Check out radmorgolf.com and use discount code DROPZONE for 25% off! ROKFORM: Head to rokform.com and use discount code DZ20 for 20% off!...
Mar 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 292
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan held his annual state of the union address and was more fiery than ever. We break down everything he had to say, what it means for Phil Mickelson and then provide an update to our PGA Tour Stock Exchange game. Enjoy!!
Mar 10, 2022•51 min•Ep. 291
A bunch of PGA Tour players showed up to Bay Hill on the weekend — and a U.S. Open broke out. In a lively episode Sean and Dylan break down Scottie Scheffler’s win, Rory McIlroy’s comments and how hard is *too* hard. Plus they tackle Jin Young Ko’s ridiculous run and the state of the PGA Tour heading into the Players. Enjoy!! SPONSOR LINKS: Radmor: Check out radmorgolf.com to take your golf style and comfort to the next level! Rokform: Use code DZ20 for 20% off at rokform.com, best golf speaker ...
Mar 07, 2022•52 min•Ep. 290
Phil Mickelson's latest remarks have meant the end of high-profile sponsorship deals. Why is that happening? Is it fair? Plus Sean and Dylan offer a quick recap of the Honda Classic, pore over Greg Norman's letter and dream up their ideal golf feeds — think Tiger Woods on a links course — for future viewing. Enjoy!
Feb 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 289
After Phil Mickelson's latest round of bombshell quotes, top PGA Tour pros are bailing on the Saudi league. Is its demise exaggerated? Sean Zak, Dylan Dethier and Claire Rogers chime in from Riviera, where they wrap up the Genesis Invitational in person. They break down the action from the Tour's favorite golf course plus share thoughts on Tiger Woods' progress. Then Evin Priest joins the show to talk about his brand-new podcast 'Chasing Majors' which he co-hosts alongside Tiger's longtime caddi...
Feb 21, 2022•51 min•Ep. 288
The Waste Management Phoenix Open was a massive success for the PGA Tour. Does it need tweaking? Plus: One pro’s viral rant struck a nerve and uncovered some truths about golf fans. Sean and Dylan break down all of the above plus say several Nice Things, provide limited Super Bowl analysis and look ahead on this week’s episode of the Drop Zone.
Feb 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 287
Jordan Spieth captured the hearts and minds of the golfing world — but then Tom Hoge chased him down! This week’s Drop Zone dissects the action from Pebble Beach, the Spieth rollercoaster, what Phil Mickelson is really saying when he talks about the PGA Tour’s “obnoxious greed” and why Leona Maguire is such an exciting LPGA Tour winner. Plus, Sean provides an injury update.
Feb 07, 2022•46 min•Ep. 286
Xander Schauffele joins the show to dole out some golf advice (40:03) plus Sean fights through injury to join Dylan in breaking down Viktor Hovland's win, Rory McIlroy's splashy near-miss, the entire Farmers Insurance Open, Torrey Pines, Lydia Ko's victory and much more on this week's episode of the Drop Zone.
Jan 31, 2022•48 min•Ep. 285
Jon Rahm was feeling spicy this weekend when he called out the setup in California. Tyrrell Hatton laid into the design of Yas Links in Abu Dhabi. This week, we explain exactly why these pros are acting this way, and why they're both right and wrong at the same time. We also take the time to serve an annual (obvious) reminder: scratch golfers would get worked by LPGA pros.
Jan 24, 2022•36 min•Ep. 284
The PGA Tour is coming to Netflix — and our Dylan Dethier has been on the story from the start. He and Sean Zak break down the show's genesis, its stars and what they're most excited to see. Then LPGA insider Zephyr Melton joins the show (22:11) to offer bold predictions and tackle 10 burning questions for the upcoming season, from Lydia Ko's future to the state of American golf to who will finish the season at World No. 1.
Jan 14, 2022•49 min•Ep. 283
The PGA Tour is officially back! And better than ever — the scores, at least. NBC/Golf Channel's Mark Rolfing joins the show (28:08) to break down the Hawaii Swing. And Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier talk Tournament of Champions and its implications. Is Cameron Smith the best player on the Presidents Cup team? Does Jon Rahm have a winning problem? Is that a ridiculously dumb question? All that and more on this week's Drop Zone. 1:03 - USGA Women's Open Announcement 10:07 - Tournament of Champions ta...
Jan 10, 2022•59 min•Ep. 282
First Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier are joined by two special guests to unveil their bold (and borderline absurd) predictions for the 2022 PGA Tour season. Then it's time to dive into the all-new PGA Tour Stock Exchange, in which the fellas buy shares in their most undervalued golfers, hoping for some big-time returns as tournament season kicks back into gear. Come to hear who's winning the career Grand Slam this year, stay to dive into the details of the PIPDAQ! It's the Drop Zone with Sean Zak an...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 281
What did Tiger Woods' return (and Charlie Woods' star moment) look like in person? Dylan Dethier was at the PNC and Sean Zak interrogates him on all things Tiger. Then Kira K. Dixon joins the show (23:40) to explain her path from Miss America to Golf Channel, the scariest parts of live television and her best, worst and proudest interview moments from her first year on the job.
Dec 20, 2021•59 min•Ep. 280
Tiger Woods is back at this week's PNC Championship and Dylan Dethier explains what that means for him and for golf. Muni golf is on the rise nationwide and Sean Zak tackles how golf should handle that good news. Plus Kyle Porter joins the podcast to discuss his new book, A Normal Sport, and break down the strangest moments of the 2021 golf season. You can snag Kyle’s book at http://anormalsport.com and use code DROPZONE to save you a couple bucks!...
Dec 13, 2021•50 min•Ep. 279
