The DROP Podcast

Apr 14 2025 180 ep. 64 mins 2

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Golfing in the Garden State, like you’ve never heard it. Join Mike Puorro and Ryan Kulat for two new episodes every week diving into New Jersey’s golf scene - from honest course reviews and clubhouse stories to interviews with head pros, rising stars, and local legends. Whether you play public, private, or somewhere in between, this is your inside line on NJ golf. Tap in before your next round.

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Inside Our Day at Plainfield CC + Masters Recap

Apr 14 2025 61 mins

This week on The DROP Podcast, we’re diving into one of New Jersey’s crown jewels - Plainfield Country Club. After getting a second crack at this Donald Ross classic, we’re breaking down our full experience: course conditions, standout holes, and how it stacks up among the elite. Is Plainfield CC truly a Top 5 Private Golf Course in New Jersey? We’ve got thoughts - and we�

Inside Augusta: Dottie Pepper Talks Masters, CBS Coverage & Pace of Play

Apr 09 2025 45 mins

She’s back! CBS Lead On-Course Reporter Dottie Pepper joins The DROP for the third time and she’s not holding back. From calling out slow play during the PGA Tour’s West Coast Swing to revealing how CBS is changing the way we watch golf in 2024, Dottie brings heat - and expertise.With The Masters in full swing, we get her Augusta outlook: bold picks, key storylines, and under

Masters Week Picks + Heron Glen Recap

Apr 07 2025 70 mins

The biggest week in golf is here - get our bold Masters picks, sleeper bets, and Augusta insights to fuel your weekend watchlist.We also recap our day at Heron Glen Golf Course, one of NJ’s top public tracks. Hear all about the layout, conditions, and why it should be on your spring tee sheet.Also on deck: Somerset Hills wins The Parkway Playoff, our local pros make moves on Tour

How Dr. Mike Pomykala Transformed Ryan’s Golf Fitness in 4 Months

Apr 02 2025 48 mins

What if 4 months of focused training could change your swing - and your game - for good? Dr. Mike Pomykala returns to The DROP to break down Ryan’s full Physical Fitness Friday journey, a four-month transformation. From his initial TPI test to the final retests using force plates and 4D motion capture, Ryan’s progress tells the story of what smart, data-driven training can do f

Posting Season Starts NOW in NJ: It’s Golf’s Christmas Morning

Mar 31 2025 44 mins

Posting Season is HERE - and The DROP Podcast is kicking off NJ golf’s biggest bracket, boldest predictions & the start of spring golf across the Garden State.We’re diving into a listener question: “Birdie or Death” focused on Monmouth County courses, recapping the Parkway Playoff Final Four & unpacking the massive vote totals and tightest matchups yet. Private club

What Every NJ Golfer Should Know About Handicaps - with Rich Kennedy of NJ Golf

Mar 26 2025 58 mins

Think you understand how golf handicaps really work? Think again.In this episode of The DROP Podcast, we sit down with NJ Golf’s Rich Kennedy, Director of Handicapping & Membership Services, to break down everything you didn’t know about the numbers behind your game - and how they’re helping shape the future of Golfing in the Garden State.Inside this episode:• How USGA hand

The Best County for Public Golf in NJ (Final 4 Matchups Revealed!)

Mar 24 2025 49 mins

This week on The DROP Podcast, we tackle one of the latest debates in New Jersey golf: What’s the BEST county for public golf in the Garden State?Whether you’re a muni course grinder or just love discovering new tracks, this episode is packed with value. We break down:• Top public & municipal courses• Standout tracks and hidden gems• The #1 county for public golf in NJ -

Chris Hunt Reveals How the NJ Golf Foundation is Changing Lives Through the Game of Golf

Mar 19 2025 41 mins

This week on The DROP Podcast, we're joined by Chris Hunt, Executive Director of the New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), a passionate advocate transforming golf access across the Garden State.Chris shares his personal journey and details NJGF’s groundbreaking new initiative: The Heroes Tour. Discover how this powerful program uses golf to provide camaraderie, purpose, and heal

Did GolfPass Get It Right? Ranking NJ’s Best Public Courses & March Madness Drama!

Mar 17 2025 45 mins

On this episode of The DROP Podcast, Ryan and Mike dissect GolfPass' controversial new rankings of New Jersey's top public golf courses. Which picks hit the mark, which courses got snubbed, and why? We’re breaking it all down & we’re not holding back!Plus, the excitement ramps up as our Parkway Playoff bracket moves from the Sweet 16 into the heated Elite 8. Private courses are

Dan Rapaport Unplugged: From Barstool to Pro Shop - Redefining Golf Media

Mar 12 2025 35 mins

In this episode of The DROP Podcast, we’re joined by one of golf media’s most recognizable voices - Dan Rapaport. You’ve seen him on Barstool’s Fore Play, read his takes across the golf world & now he’s carving a bold new path with Skratch, Pro Shop Media, and his brand-new show, Dan on Golf.We dive deep into Dan’s transition from the Barstool universe to his new ro