The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf

The president of the Korn Ferry Tour, Alex Baldwin, joins the Bag Drop. The Official Partner of The Summer Medal: Journeyman Distillery The Official Partner of the Founder's Cup: True Temper // https://bit.ly/3LOBg9u The NV5 Invitational // https://bit.ly/3jN7A0d NewClub Golf Society // https://bit.ly/3qmqdfc

Jay Card III, professional golfer on the Korn Ferry and PGA Tour, joins the Bag Drop. The NV5 Invitational // https://bit.ly/3jN7A0d NewClub Golf Society // https://bit.ly/3qmqdfc

Dr. Lonnie Mollo, resident good guy and NewClub Ambassador, joins the Bag Drop to tell us about his golf journey and how mindfulness is a key to his game. The NV5 Invitational // https://bit.ly/3jN7A0d The Official Sponsor of The Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint // https://bit.ly/37VBr3Q NewClub Golf Society // https://bit.ly/3qmqdfc

Presidetn of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken, joins the Bag Drop! The Official Sponsor of The Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint // https://bit.ly/37VBr3Q NV5 Invitational // https://bit.ly/3jN7A0d NewClub Golf Society // https://bit.ly/3qmqdfc

Brian Hilko, PGA professional & Market Development Manager of NewClub, tells us about his life, career in golf, and more. The Official Sponsor of The Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint // https://bit.ly/37VBr3Q NewClub Golf Society // https://bit.ly/3qmqdfc

As we prepare for our first society trip to Scotland, we welcome Ronnie Dinnie, the 120th Captain of the New Golf Club of St. Andrews to the Bag Drop. Official Sponsor of the Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint | https://bit.ly/37VBr3Q NewClub Golf Society | https://bit.ly/3qmqdfc

We welcome reknowned golf course architect Tom Doak to the Bag Drop Live. Official Sponsor of the Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint // https://bit.ly/37VBr3Q NewClub Golf Society // https://www.newclub.golf

Bob Huguelet, an inventor and founder of Side Street Golf, joins the Bag Drop to talk about his new invention: the "golf backpack". Interested? Get your own Back9 Golf Backpack by supporting through Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3ua9blH NewClub Golf Society // https://bit.ly/3qmqdfc

Parker Anderson, a professional beekeeper and founder of Greener Golf, joins the podcast to talk about how important pollination is to a healthy ecosystem and how golf can play a vital role.

The Bag Drop Live welcomes Kevin Cook, author of Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son.

Ever wonder what would happen if Peloton got into the putting game? Wonder no more thanks to Matt Allard and Daniel Ledford, the founders of Puttr. Puttr | https://puttr.co/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Chris Keiser joins the Bag Drop to talk about heart and soul of golf, the greatness of Bandon Dunes, and more. Official Podcast Sponsor Five Iron Golf | https://fiveirongolf.com/chicago/ Bandon Dunes | https://www.bandondunesgolf.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Author Jim Hartsell joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about his book "The Secret Home Of Golf", the magical place we all know as Sweetens Cove Golf Club. Jim also delves into what Sweetens means to him, his expertise in links golf, and more. NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Historian Sidney Matthew joins the Bag Drop to talk about Alexa Stirling, the inspiration for Atlanta's Club Championship belt. Stirling, a historic golfer who won the U.S. Women's Amateur 1916, 1919, and 1920, also is known for her friendship (and domination on the golf course) with Bobby Jones. NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Casey Kermes is a past PGA professional and well-traveled golfer, who is now NewClub's Territory Manager in Atlanta, growing the society and building relationships in the area. Casey joins the Bag Drop to tell his story and his vision for our society. NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

2-time major champion, 17-time winner, author, and CBS announcer Dottie Pepper joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about her golf life and book, “Letters to a Future Champion.” NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

With the 2021 Chicago Club Championship upcoming, a new society tradition is in the making. Through talented local artists, a hand-crafted championship belt and medals will be awarded to our champions in Chicago and Atlanta. Micah Kraus, founder of Genuine Article Studio, joins us to talk about the process of making these works of art. Our Official Sponsor of the Chicago Club Championship Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

It's Ryder Cup week! Ryder Cup winner and Open Champion Ben Curtis joins the Bag Drop along with Luke Taylor of Clubs and Corks Podcast. NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Reknowned golf course architect Tyler Rae joins the Bag Drop. NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Tom Coyne, New York Times best selling author, senior editor of The Golfer's Journal, host of TGJ podcast, and member of NewClub, joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about his adventures through the U.S. to celebrate the release of his latest book, A Course Called America. Tom Coyne | https://www.tomcoyne.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Mike Vessely, the superintendent of Culver Academy Golf Course, a Langford and Moreau 9-hole gem in Culver, Indiana joins the Bag Drop with special guest host and Ambassador member Jake Brown. Mike and Jake talk all about Culver Academy, Mike's career, and his philosophy as a golf course superindendent. NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Jim Ryan, golf course designer, who's expertise of digital renditions of lost golf courses brings us a fascinating history of the lost volcano hole at Kankakee Elks, this year's return host of The Rumble. Jim also talks about his childhood in golf and working with Tyler Rae. Jim Ryan Golf Course Design | https://www.jimryangcdesign.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Spencer Hadelman joins this episode of the Bag Drop. Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Stephen Proctor, author and historian, joins the Bag Drop to talk all about golf in Scotland, the R&A, and a spiritied history lesson on Young Tom Morris. Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Bill Welter, founder and owner of Journeyman Distillery, joins the Bag Drop. Journeyman Distillery is also the official sponsor of the Summer Medal at Sand Valley Golf Resort on the weekend of July 23. Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Dan Moore, a Chicago-based golf historian who's an expert of William Langford, joins us to talk about some of our society's favorite local courses (i.e. Lawsonia and Kankakee Elks) and his golf story. Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Founder of Imagine Golf, Malcolm Scovil, joins the podcast to talk all things St. Andrews and imagining the best and brightest future of our game. Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Ron Read, the long-time starter of the U.S. Open and the author of "Starting the US Open, From Shinnecock to Pebble Beach" joins the Bag Drop Live for a special episode. Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Sam Bettinardi, Executive Vice President of Bettinardi Golf, joins us to talk about building world-class golf equipment, untold stories about golf in Chicago, and more. Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Greg Ramsey, the golf course developer behind Barnbougle Dunes in Australia and Arm End Golf Links in Tasmania, joins the Bag Drop to talk about growing up on Ratho Farm, developing world-class golf experiences, and more. Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Philip Arouca, past Illinois Open winner (2011)and NewClub's first Chicago-based employee, joins the Bag Drop to talk about his own golf journey and diving into what he'll be doing for the society as Chicago's new Territory Manager. Our Official Sponsor of the Hangout The Evans Scholar Invitational | https://esinvitational.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Nick Hardy, a rising star on the Korn Ferry Tour and Chicagoland golf legend, joins us to talk about his golf story and the Evans Scholars Invitational at the Glen Club, where he'll look for his first KFT win. Our Official Sponsor of the Hangout The Evans Scholar Invitational | https://esinvitational.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Grammy Award winning producer Vaughn Halyard joins the Bag Drop to talk about his wide ranging contributions to the golf industry and what it's like to work with superstars in the music and film industries. Our Official Sponsor of the Hangout The Evans Scholar Invitational | https://esinvitational.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

For our very first live edition of the Bag Drop, we welcome Jay Revell, reknowned golf author and all-around good guy, for an in-person-via-Zoom conversation with the society. Jay Revell Online | https://jayrevell.com/ Our Official Sponsor of the Hangout The Evans Scholar Invitational | https://esinvitational.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

5-time champion on the PGA Tour, Mark Wilson, joins us to tell us about life on the tour, his mental game mastery, and how he transitioned into the broadcast booth. Our Official Sponsor of the Hangout The Evans Scholar Invitational | https://esinvitational.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Mike Bolan and Matt Krug of Eagle Springs Golf Resort talk about what it takes to be a 9-hole course that could and what it's like to have a special generational torch passed. Eagle Springs Golf Resort | http://eaglespringsgolfresort.com/ Our Official Sponsor of the Hangout The Evans Scholar Invitational | https://esinvitational.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

A true everyman golf historian, NewClub member Paul Wellman joins us to dive deep into his latest research project on Harry Collis, a little known golf architect based in Chicago during the Golden Age. Paul Wellman's Project | https://harrycollisproject.golf/contact/ Our Official Sponsor of the Hangout The Evans Scholar Invitational | https://esinvitational.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Mike and Ashley Young, designers, owners and operators of The Fields Golf Club in La Grange, Georgia join the Bag Drop to talk about the trials and tribulations of golf operationsthey and why the Fields lives up to their slogan “Simply Golf." The Fields Golf Club | http://www.thefieldsgolfclub.com/ Our Official Sponsor of the Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint | https://www.golfblueprint.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Roger Steele, founder of Hipe Media and winner of Golf Digest's "2020 Why Haven't I Been Following This Guy Yet" award, joins the Bag Drop to talk about his contributions to the Advocate Professional Golf Tour, supporting pros like Kamaiu Johnson, and calling out trash golf games. Rill talk. Hipe Media | https://www.hipe.us/golf Roger Steele on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/roger_steele Golf Blueprint, the Official Sponsor Of The Spring Meeting | https://www.golfblueprint.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Tron Carter (Todd Schuster) of No Laying Up joins us on the Bag Drop to talk all about the Atlanta golf and food scene as well as delving into his decision to start playing lefty. No Laying UP | https://nolayingup.com/ Our Official Sponsor of the Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint | https://www.golfblueprint.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Hey sports fans, Grueter Golf founders Jen Corcoran and Haley Hillesland join us to talk about their founding story, how they're changing golf (and what they don't want to change), and to confirm reports about Haley's childhood golf championship. Grueter Golf | https://www.gruetergolf.com/ Our Official Sponsor of the Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint | https://www.golfblueprint.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Golf Blueprint co-founders Kevin Moore (also NewClub's Chief Ambassador) and Nico Darras join the Bag Drop to talk about their founding story, their golf philosophy, and more. Our Official Sponsor of the Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint | https://www.golfblueprint.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

Michael Keiser Jr. discusses the Lido project currently underway at Sand Valley, how he approaches building golf courses, and what the “Keiser” method is all about. The Lido | https://thelido.com The Keiser Method | https://www.golfdigest.com/story/why-the-keiser-method-works, Our Official Partner Of The Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint | https://www.golfblueprint.com/ NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newclub.golf

With a November Masters week upon us, our favorite golf statistician PJ Malik rejoins the Bag Drop to get ready for 2020’s journey down Magnolia Lane. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Half Day CBD, and their excellent line of CBD products. Learn more and shop now at https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

Country music singer/songwriter Eric Dodd and NewClub member Tripp Pendergast join the Bag Drop to talk about golf, music, White Claws, and how the Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) is impacting the game by introducing the game to kids and those with disabilities. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Half Day CBD, and their excellent line of CBD products. Learn more and shop now at https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

On this episode, we’re joined by Lea Jesse, the CEO of First Tee Greater Chicago. Listen in to hear what’s new with the First Tee Greater Chicago, Lea’s own golf journey, and hearing two Ohioans shoot the breeze. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Half Day CBD, and their excellent line of CBD products. Learn more and shop now at https;//www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

In this episode of our member series, we’re joined by member Chandler Goodman. Chandler, AKA Mr. Burger, tells us about his passion for golf, comedy, and creativity. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Half Day CBD, and their excellent line of CBD products. https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

To help us prepare for this Saturday’s Western Open at Downers Grove Golf Club, we’re joined by Dan Cermak. Dan is a former executive director of Downers Grove Park District and also a volunteer historian of Downers Grove Golf Club. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Half Day CBD, and their excellent line of CBD products: https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

Steve Smith, co-owner of Smith Devereaux wines, music manager, and current 2020 NewClub championship points leader joins the Bag Drop for this week’s episode in our member series. Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Half Day CBD, and their excellent line of CBD products. https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf

PJ Malik returns for an update on his time during the pandemic, the Fox Sports loss of the U.S. Open broadcast, and his take on the upcoming major at Winged Foot. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Half Day CBD. https://www.newclub.golf/halfday NewClub Golf Society https://www.newclub.golf