Drop Zone - GOLF Podcast

Feb 04 2025 393 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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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

Red-Hot 2025 Golf Predictions: LIV Wins, Grand Slams, Leadership Changes, More

Dec 30 2024 45 mins  
Golf is facing a pivotal 2025, and as the New Year arrives the GOLF.com crew drops their biggest predictions for the year ahead on the PGA Tour, LIV and LPGA — even if they probably won't come true. From the major championships (a new grand-slam winner at the U.S. Open?) to the boardroom (a surprising PGA Tour CEO hire), to the latest from Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth, the gang

Tiger Up Close, Claire's Florida Adventure, TGL, LIV, Showdown, more

Dec 23 2024 56 mins  
What are we gifting to pro golfers this Christmas season? What's next for Tiger? What does the TGL setup look like? What do we make of the Showdown? Claire checks in from her month in Florida, where she's seen it all firsthand. James chimes in with intel on LIV's Fox deal. Ring in the holidays with a little Drop Zone. Dive in!

Scottie’s Arrest Zapruder, Tiger’s Tree Handshake, Rory Encounters: Golf 2024 Year In Review

Dec 17 2024 55 mins  
The Drop Zone crew presents "The Zonies," a chaotic awards show celebrating the most memorable moments of 2024 — plus some you'd forgotten. From Tiger Woods shaking hands with a tree to Scottie Scheffler's Louisville arrest to Bryson's viral ensemble and even LIV's brush with food poisoning, zip through the best of the season. Want more? Rate, review and subscribe — we apprecia

Is Scottie Worth $765 mil? Plus Tiger Lessons, Creator Talk, Random Major Contenders

Dec 10 2024 60 mins  
Is Scottie Scheffler worth Juan Soto-level money? The Drop Zone rundown starts there and zips through Scheffler's latest win (and latest change!), lessons from Tiger Woods, the Hero's existence, Kevin Kisner's hiring, the arrival of the Creator Council and more. Dylan runs you through the year's random major championship contenders, the crew gives you some half-baked bets and we le