Episodes

  • Korn Ferry Tour winner Kyle Westmoreland talks his Colombia win

    Korn Ferry Tour winner Kyle Westmoreland talks his Colombia win
    Feb 21 2025
    Korn Ferry Tour winner Kyle Westmoreland joined Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney for The Road to French Lick show, talking about his Colombia win, what it means, celebrating and still being hungry, as much more.

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    15 mins
  • Catching Up with Invited CEO David Pillsbury

    Catching Up with Invited CEO David Pillsbury
    Jan 24 2025
    On this episode of the program, live from the 2025 PGA Merchandise Show, Ryan speaks with Invited CEO David Pillsbury about the state of the golf business, welcoming new golfers on their unique journey and fostering a community culture in both public and private facilities.

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    17 mins
  • Looking back on the Tiger Slam with author Kevin Cook

    Looking back on the Tiger Slam with author Kevin Cook
    Dec 11 2024
    On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Kevin Cook, whose new book, "The Tiger Slam," looks back on the incredible 2000-2001 run by Tiger Woods in the majors. The pair look back on the run from 25 years ago, what it meant then, now and why it might be the greatest sporting achievement of all time.

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    38 mins
  • Remembering Payne Stewart with his caddie Mike Hicks

    Remembering Payne Stewart with his caddie Mike Hicks
    Oct 25 2024
    On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, Ryan Ballengee is joined by Mike Hicks, long-time caddie to Payne Stewart. Looking back 25 years after Stewart's tragic death, Hicks talks about his time with Payne, their wins, their relationship and some of his favorite stories.
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    40 mins
  • The story of the new GNN TV and a really weird 2024

    The story of the new GNN TV and a really weird 2024
    Sep 17 2024
    On this episode, Ryan tells about the new GNN TV, a 24/7 golf TV channel just launched. Then he explains how the GNN website was compromised by an Asian syndicate, Google and other factors. Needless to say, it's been an interesting 2024.
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    51 mins
  • The Story of Soleta Golf Club with David Leadbetter and David Turner

    The Story of Soleta Golf Club with David Leadbetter and David Turner
    May 3 2024
    On this week's show, Ryan hears the story of the Soleta Golf Club near Sarasota, Fla., from managing partner David Turner and elite instructor David Leadbetter, who is an owner in the project and helped tap Nick Price to develop the club. The story of how it all comes together is a fascinating look into how a golf property goes from conception to reality.
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    50 mins
  • Telling the story of Augusta National caddies with Ward Clayton

    Telling the story of Augusta National caddies with Ward Clayton
    Apr 12 2024
    Ryan Ballengee is joined by journalist and author Ward Clayton to talk about his book, "The Legendary Caddies of Augusta National: Inside Stories from Golf's Greatest Stage." Ward talks about the history of caddying at Augusta National from the club's founding to now and the importance of the caddies now getting their due in the Augusta and bigger golf community.

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    32 mins
  • Hughes Norton, agent to Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, looks back on his career

    Hughes Norton, agent to Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, looks back on his career
    Mar 26 2024
    On this episode, Ryan Ballengee is joined by legendary agent Hughes Norton to discuss his career and new book, "Rainmaker." He talks about his experiences with Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, can't miss players who did, superstars who thought they knew it all and so much more.
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    37 mins