Drop Zone - GOLF Podcast

Mar 03 2025 397 ep. 42 mins 1.7k
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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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The GOLF Oscars, Netflix S3 Review, Arnold Palmer Exemption Weirdness, NBC's Odd Snafu

Mar 03 2025 50 mins  
The Drop Zone Crew is BACK to talk about all things awards season. Who's winning best picture? What award is Netflix's Full Swing Season 3 receiving? And what's going on with the Arnold Palmer's Star-free exemptions? Sean and James answer all those questions ... and talk about Sean's stunning Netflix debut.

Bamberger-Dethier on Netflix, Golf’s White House Visit, Favorite Pro Interviews, Florida

Feb 24 2025 65 mins  
Michael Bamberger joins Dylan Dethier for a rundown that includes plenty of unplanned detours but begins with the Mexico Open’s unlikely conclusion and tackles the Tour-PIF White House visit, favorites pros to interview, what it’s like being on Netflix’s Full Swing, best Florida golf courses and much more. Thanks for listening — enjoy! Hosts: Michael Bamberger, Dylan Deth

Ludvig's Big Win, What Golf TV Ratings Mean, Was LIV's $5 Billion A Bargain?

Feb 18 2025 58 mins  
What people missed from Ludvig Aberg's win at Torrey Pines, what golf fans really want, whether Tiger Woods is right, what kind of win LIV Adelaide was for LIV, what's next for professional golf, whether LIV's $5 billion spend was a bargain, where we'd cut "inefficiencies" from professional golf and much more on this week's episode of the Drop Zone. Enjoy! HOSTS: James Colgan, Dy

Golf Stuff That Matters w/ Michael Bamberger ft. Tiger, Trump, Spieth, Phoenix, Genesis, More

Feb 11 2025 73 mins  
Dylan Dethier and Michael Bamberger bridge the gap between the WM Phoenix Open and the Genesis with a wide-ranging chat on 30-somethings in golf, iPhones, Tiger, Trump, Spieth, the LPGA commissioner, cut lines and where the PGA Tour should be careful. Enjoy! Hosts: Dylan Dethier, Michael Bamberger Producer: Darren Riehl

What Rory's Win Means, Pro Sends Odd Email, Inside a PGA Tour Meeting, Stories from Pebble

Feb 04 2025 65 mins  
Our James Colgan and Dylan Dethier were on the ground at Pebble Beach, where they officially declare golf season OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY. They bring back some stories, tackle a couple tough Rory-related questions, take you inside a PGA Tour meeting, dive into CBS broadcast changes, explain a strange email calling out the Tour's most popular player and much more. Enjoy the listen — an

State of Golf w/ Michael Bamberger

Jan 28 2025 75 mins  
Michael Bamberger joins Dylan Dethier to tackle the state of golf, from the pro game all the way down. What to make of Justin Thomas' letter? Is TGL real? What would they ask Phil Mickelson? Has Michael dabbled in YouTube Golf? How can they fix slow play? What's the best spot at Pebble Beach? What to make of Tiger Woods? And what person — and event — has them excited about the

Solving Slow Play, What LIV's Deal Means, TGL's 4 Challenges

Jan 21 2025 53 mins  
The Drop Zone crew deep-dives the beginning of the golf season, solves slow play (sorta), breaks down LIV's game-changing TV deal (or is it?), tackles the TGL's successes and challenges and much more. From FS1 to the American Express to the Minnesota Muskies, this has a little something for everyone. Dive in! Hosts: Sean Zak, Claire Rogers, Dylan Dethier, James ColganProducers: D

TGL Takes, Lessons From Hawaii, NFL-Golf Comps, ex-LIVer gripes

Jan 14 2025 58 mins  
The Drop Zone had boots on the ground at TGL's launch. They talk pleasant surprises, mandatory changes, room for improvement and more. They dissect TV ratings and lessons from the PGA Tour's Hawaiian Swing, break down an ex-LIV player's gripes and finish with some NFL-Tour pro comps. Dive in! Hosts: Sean Zak, Claire Rogers, Dylan Dethier, James ColganProducers: Darren Riehl, John S

Inside Xander Schauffele's Cave | World No. 2 Talks Majors, Stalactites, More

Jan 12 2025 33 mins  
Xander Schauffele sits down with Dylan Dethier to explore an epic two-major 2024 and talk process, lifestyle, happiness, goals and what's next. In the new Drop Zone's first interview. Take a trip inside the head of the World No. 2 — we think you'll like what you find. Enjoy! You can watch Schauffele's Warming Up interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pXPcDb8u1k&t=435

We Fixed the PGA Tour! Plus TGL Predictions, Tiger's PIP Legacy and More

Jan 06 2025 66 mins  
It's the start of the 2025 golf season, and the Drop Zone gang discusses the beginning of the PGA Tour season, latest news on a potentially massive shift to the PGA Tour playoffs (27:59), their (forced) optimism for the TGL (41:40), and the PIP Program's legacy of mega Tiger Woods paydays. (14:09) Email Us! [email protected] Hosts: Sean Zak, Claire Rogers, Dylan Dethier, James Col