Capital Golf Gang: Recent Episodes
The Capital Golf Gang
“The Capital Golf Gang” reflects who we are and where we are from. Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Ron Thomas and Jon Guhl — four golf fanatics, from four distinctly different “sectors” of the “industry” and we’ve lived here in the Washington D.C. area for most of our adult lives. Our goal for this golf podcast is to be ruthlessly entertaining, informative, and beholden to nobody. At times, our bare-knuckle truth will sound like four guys shooting the sh#t after a round in the clubhouse, over a beer. Which is precisely the goal. As such, don’t expect a bunch of bubble gum card names on this podcast. By being brutally honest, you accept the fact that you may not make friends with everybody in the game. But we’ll always be fair, and there’s enough divergent opinions to keep everybody in check.
Czabe is joined by JOHN RONIS, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN, and CHRIS "CJ" JOHNSON to discuss the Euro's Ryder Cup victory at Bethpage Black. A full scope accounting of what went wrong, who rose to the moment, the future of the event and more. Settle in, and enjoy the best hour+ golf discussion of the Ryder Cup anywhere!
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Czabe welcomes JOHN RONIS, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN, and CHRIS JOHNSON to talk about some outrageously good visits to world class courses. CJ gets his first ever look at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. While Czabe recaps his second(!) time seeing the amazing Pine Valley in person. The gang also celebrates Michael Brennan getting his battlefield promotion to full Korn Ferry Tour status, and the fellas wonder if Ryder Cup over-coverage by the media (social and traditional) has gone too far! MORE.....
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, Buddy Christensen.
"The Gang" reviews the Euros captains picks, and wonders if it's not them who has the "old lads" network. Who should be favored? How much is the home course advantage worth? PGA of America catering to the rich NYC market. How about $1000 for some plastic cups? The Walker Cup has come a long way. Do you know who Dick Von Tacky is? The glory of Cypress Point. White Whale Hunting as an avid golfer. MORE....
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, Chris Johnson. The boys discuss Tommy Fleetwood's breakthrough triumph at the Tour Championship. Why he is so universally liked? The many unusual wrinkles of the Tour's best head of hair. Such as his 23 year old senior wife! What would be your preferred "format" for the Tour Championship? When will the Tour crack down on glacier like play (ahem, Cantlay!)? Then the biggest decision a Ryder Cup Captain has ever made: does Keegan pick himself? Whose team looking better on paper? Will Bethpage be a trainwreck of bad fan behaviour? MORE.....
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, and Buddy Christensen offer a recap of the Open Championship which saw Scheffler claim his 4th major without breaking much of a sweat. What makes Scotty tick, though? Are we looking at the Ivan Lendl of golf? Or Nicola Jokic? A guy who is bored by how easy the game comes to him? Also, does he not get enough credit because his swing looks weird and is not asthetically flawless like Adam Scott? Who were the big winners/losers this week? Also a Ryder Cup look ahead, and final thoughts on the major season in golf ending in July.
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1 - Guess the Slope/Rating at Beacon Hill
2 - Gricklegrass and Gunch
3 - The Legend of Ko' Olau GC
4 - Crabgrass Is Boomin'
5 - I Cost Buddy a Sale!
6 - Links vs. American Golf
7 - So Many Great Golfers
8 - The KFT Funnel to PGA Tour
9 - That Guy Still Golfs?
10 - Golfer Fights NHL Enforcer
11 - Estonian Cinderella Story
12 - Maryland and Virginia State Opens
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Czabe and the Gang are joined by Woodmont CC member and chairman of the US Adaptive Open which highlights various categories of impaired golfers of all ages. The gang also talks about the Padraig Harrington vs. Roger Maltbie dustup at the Senior US Open, plus Brooks Koepka being the latest Tour pro to lose his cool and destroy a tee marker. And more....
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Czabe is joined by author Timothy Gay who has written the book "Roryland - The Up and Down Life of Golf's Global Icon". The gang including John Ronis and Buddy Christensen go through all of the weaving turns of Rory's pro career, with fascinating details about his parents sacrifices for his golf career, the ill-fated contract he signed with his management company, and the first engagement that went down in flames, and his marriage which is currently going through some changes and challenges. Why does Rory play golf, and what's left for him to conquer?
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis of Beacon Hill GC, Jon Guhl of the Middle Atlantic PGA, and Buddy Christensen of GolfDom and WorldWideGolf to discuss the US Open at Oakmont and the incredible putt on the 72 hole by unlikely winner J.J. Spaun.
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1 - Welcome Back Jon Guhl
2 - Observations from Senior PGA at Congo
3 - When Was the Senior Tour At It's Peak?
4 - Rory Gets Snippy
5 - PGA Tour Needs Transparency
6 - Virginia Is For LIV-ers
7 - Mickelson's Crazy Flop Shot
8 - How Oakmont Lost It's Mind & It's Trees
9 - Is A 300 Par-3 A "Good" Hole?
10 - Shoutouts
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1 - Ben Griffin Gets Emotional At Colonial
2 - Angel Cabrera Keeps His Major Mojo Goin'
3 - How Much Can We "Celebrate" His Return?
4 - Where Were the Crowds at the PGA Championship?
5 - The Lack of Tiger & Phil
6 - The 10 Second Rule
7 - Stats Don't Matter
8 - Your Personal Scoring Revelations
9 - Upcoming Events
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1 - Normal Scottie Wins Major #3
2 - Ted Scott's Calming Influence
3 - Little Bennett In Scorers Tent
4 - Brandel Rips LIV, Again
5 - Rahm Regret?
6 - Bryson Looking For Better Golf Ball
7 - Rory Runs Away And Hides
8 - Wyndham Clark Egregious Club Smash
9 - Getting Rossed
10 - Normal Amateurs, Going Low
MORE......
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, Chris "CJ" Johnson
1 Ronis Growin' Grass
2 Is The Weather Jinx Real?
3 Hideki's Rain Putting Routing
4 Quail Hollow As A Kardashian?
5 Best Regular Tracks on PGA Tour
6 Philly Cricket Club's Cameo
7 Trump Orders The Hit On LIV Tour?
8 Is It A Bad Look?
9 The Mudshot Heard Round The Internet
10 Golf Trips & Comraderie
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Czabe welcomes the gang and shares his all-too-vivid putter nightmare story. Eric Van Rooyen speaks truth to money - and his PGA Tour peers. Show and tell time with old lazer rangefinders. Scottie Scheffler just wanted to hit nice range balls. Bryson peels the curtain back on LIV golf's "team winnings". PGA Championship storylines emerging. Psycho old dude doesn't know fringe "rule" in golf MORE....
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Czabe welcomes STEVE BUCKHANTZ as a special guest to the gang with JOHN RONIS, and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN.
1 Do Golf Ball Fittings Matter?
2 Maxfli Is Back!
3 Get Your Lingo Game Ready
4 Mulligans and Sandbagging
5 Let 'Em Eat Divots
6 Where Da Bulldozers At?
7 Welcome Back, Club Pro Guy!
8 Perhaps We're Grossly Under-rating Justin Thomas
9 More Pinehurst, Please
10 Joel Dahmen Throws One Back Into the Ocean
11 RIP Jay Sigel The Last Great Amatuer
12 Nuclear Tiger Stat
13 Rules For Logos, There Are Many
14 Golf Draft
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Czabe is back in the GolfDom fitting studio with the gang to discuss Rory's Career Grand Slam moment after three days of reflection. Joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Chris Johnson, every aspect of the historic win is dissected.
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Rory surges into the lead, but his El Guapo Bryson Dechambeau lurks. Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss the thrilling third round, and set the stage for Sunday. MORE.....
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Czabe, Ronis and Guhl recap Round 2 of the 2025 Masters.
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis and Jon Guhl recap Day 1 of the 2025 Masters.
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Steve Czaban is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl and Bryant Hatcher to catch up on the past few weeks on the PGA Tour. Ronis has taken on a new gig to restore a dormant private club. Slow play continues to be an issue on the PGA Tour. Peter Kessler shakes his fist and yells at the clouds. Who do we like at Augusta? What changes are likely after the storm damage in the fall? Who will take Uncle Verne's revered spot atop the 16th tower. MORE....
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, Chris "CJ" Johnson.
The gang discusses the annual Jay Monahan presser at the Players Championship, and wonders if either side in the PGA Tour v. LIV stalemate is going to say "call" and flip their cards. Also, Tiger's latest achilles adds to an unfathomable list of injuries he's had in his career. What might have been. Also why pro shop smiles matter, night golf, and the nightmare fuel new tree at #6 at TPC Sawgrass. MORE.....
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, Buddy Christensen.
1 Brian Campbell & Joe Highsmith Cinderellas
2 The Signature Event Conundrum
3 Spieth Left Home
4 Jake Knapp Owns One (1) Pan
5 But His Tempo Is Dreamy!
6 Fewer Commercials? Let's Give It A Try!
7 Mickelson vs. Freddie
8 Sam Snead's Flimsy "Record"
9 Walker Cup Venues Are Crazy Good
10 Funniest LIV/Tour Ending: Wrong Answers Only!
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Czabe is joined by the gang to discuss Ludvig Aberg's win at The Genesis, Tiger's playing plans for 2025 and a possible truce with LIV at hand? Also Rory is missing the point - by a mile. Also our BUDDY CHRISTENSEN got to caddy for his boss at the WM Open pro-am, and it was one helluva experience. Episode also features Gang regulars JOHN RONIS and JON GUHL.
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss the last few weeks of the West Coast winter swing. Pebble Beach shines, as Rory holds off the field. The Waste Management was frisky but fun, as they dialed back the drunken mayhem. Meanwhile, the LIV Tour gets an abysmal rating number for their FS2 debut in Riyadh, and now the squeeze is on as two big contracts are coming up. The LPGA has brought the hammer down on slow play. Monday Q's are going away. And Patrick Mahomes is a total sandbagger. MORE.....
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Steve Czaban, Jon Guhl, Buddy Christensen, Chris Johnson.
1 - CJ Recaps Commanders Loss, Make It Golf
2 - Czabe's Golf Dreams, Intepreted
3 - Star Search
4 - Right On The Dot(tie)!
5 - The TGL Money Pit
6 - Home Simulator Pros/Cons
7 - PGA Show Recap
8 - The Bots Overrun Bethpage
9 - Together We Roared
10 - Rick Shiels to LIV
11 - The Merry Mex and Nelly
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, Buddy Christensen.
1 - TGL Debut Reviewed
2 - Kapalua Pitch n' Putt?
3 - One Ball Out?
4 - Austin Powers, Eat Your Heart Out!
5 - Katt Williams on Golf & Life
6 - RIP to the PIP
7 - Smoked in the Soup Coolers
8 - Pump Fake It, Til' You Make It
9 - Stymie, Is That You?
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Czabe is joined by JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL, and CHRIS JOHNSON to play a "Quick 9" and then buy each other virtual gifts at Golfdom. You can get your Christmas shop on at any WorldWideGolf store! Tis' the season!
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Czabe and the boys delve into the utterly chaotic "what's in the bag" on Senior Tour legend Bernhard Langer. While we will all be asking Santa for new sticks this Christmas, ol' Bernhard is likely to just say: "Nah, I'm good." They also talk about Bryson's over the house challenge going viral, the prospects post-election for a LIV-PGA merger, plus yet another Augusta National hypothetical. MORE.....
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, Buddy Christensen
1 - Scariest Shots in Golf
2 - Meeting Miles Russell
3 - Cart Path Blues
4 - The Tillinghast of Putt Putt
5 - Cheesburger After 2
6 - Best/Worst Golf Accessories
7 - Fields Be Shrinkin'
8 - Mailbag Time!
9 - Worst Shot, Ever!
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Buddy Christensen as they welcome special guest and Leesburg, VA native Michael Brennan to the show. Michael just completed a stellar college career at Wake Forest where he was All-ACC for all four years. He's now setting out to Q-School for the PGA Tour. He tells us what college golf was like, the mindset it takes to win, the road ahead a young professional and more.
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Hole 1: Ryder Cup Ticket Prices! $750!
Hole 2: LIV v. PGA Shadow Creek Match Details
Hole 3: One Mulligan
Hole 4: Robot Argonomy
Hole 5: Scratch Stats
Hole 6: Worst Ever World #1
Hole 7: One Putt For Money!
Hole 8: Best Sim, or Backyard Putting Green?
Hole 9: Anchors Away!
Hosts: Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl
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Featuring STEVE CZABAN, JOHN RONIS, JON GUHL, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN.
Hole #1 - All The President's Men
Hole #2 - Augusta Down, Bad
Hole #3 - No Done Deal, At the Dunhill
Hole #4 - Worst Week Ever On Twitter
Hole #5 - "Hath You No Shame?"
Hole #6 - Bethpage Ryder Cup Hype Begins
Hole #7 - The Caitlyn Effect
Hole #8 - Mailbag Time
Hole #9 - Nate Bargatze's SNL Skit
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Czabe proposes one simple tweak to take every professional team competition to the next level. Remembering the legend of Woody Austin. Canadian golf love. What is this golf ball? Has the PGA of America caved on LIV and Ryder Cup? Maybe not. "Where Do You Stand" Golf Edition. Hole in rake? MORE....
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Czabe and the fellas recap their thoughts and on-site experiences at the Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones GC in Manassas, VA. How the American's got the job done, despite some dicey moments on Sunday. Czabe's best round ever. LIV deal with PGAT hits snag over "giving back" money. Would you rather be Stewart Hagestad or Patrick Cantlay. MORE...
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Czabe recaps a serendipitous round at legendary Erin Hills GC in Wisconsin where he risked a nightmare pairing as a single, only to get a great fourball instead. JOHN RONIS, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN and CHRIS JOHNSON talk about the joys and occassional pitfalls of "rolling the dice" on playing with strangers. Also, the LIV and the PGA Tour meet again - in NYC on 9/11 - to see if they can finally get married. Why are TV ratings down. More on "influencer golf" on YouTube and social media. MORE....
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to slice and dice the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup haul brought home by Scottie Scheffler. Also discussed: the "Creator Classic", Presidents Cup captains picks, and the LIV vs. PGA made-for-TV match scheduled for December in Vegas. MORE.....
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Host: Steve Czaban
Executive Director Middle Atlantic PGA: Jon Guhl
GolfDom/WorldWide Golf: Buddy Christensen
Keegan Bradley wins a wild BMW in stage 2 of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Could he pull off another huge upset this week in Atlanta for the ultimate "Cinderella Season" in golf?
Cracked Driver
Rory's Wild Weekend
Lydia Ko Tames Old Course
But Have You Played it Backward?
Scotty's "Silly Season"
Are You On Him, Or Off Him?
Mailbag
The Saddest Golf Doggo In The World!
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Host: Steve Czaban
Panel:
John Ronis - Director of Golf River Creek GC
Jon Guhl - Executive Director Middle Atlantic PGA
Buddy Christensen - Consultant GolfDom/Worldwide Golf
1 Hideki Wins St. Jude, LIV's Best Punch Fizzles
2 Checkmate For The Snob
3 Getting Up and "Toe Down"
4 If It Were Only That Simple
5 Your Pants Are Here, Sir
6 Never Give Up!
7 Another Golf Movie Classic, Ruined
8 Welcome Back Castle Pines
9 100 Greatest Holes
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Steve Czaban - Host
John Ronis - Director of Golf River Creek CC - Leesburg, VA
Jon Guhl - CEO of Middle Atlantic PGA
1 Another Kuchar Incident: Make The Call: Douche, or Not?
2 The Pyramids vs. Magnolia Lane
3 Does the PGA Tour Have a "Major Market" Problem?
4 "Hazard Helpers" from St. Andre Golf
5 State of Golf: 2024 Through 1st 6 Months
6 That's A Good Doggo Ball
7 Wild Kingdom Episode on 18th Green
8 Top Golf Woes
9 Team Hideki Robbed En Route to FedEx Cup
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Steve Czaban - Host
John Ronis - Director of Golf - River Creek GC
Jon Guhl - Executive Director - Middle Atlantic PGA
1 - Scottie Scheffler Wins Gold in Paris
2 - More on Olympic Golf
3 - Czabe Recaps Visits to Caves Valley & Erin Hills
4 - Handicap Griping Season
5 - Is 3-Wood Really the "Safe" Play?
6 - The Grass is Trashed!
7 - Gary Player Selling His Trophies
8 - The "Creator Classic"
9 - Trump's Putting Stroke
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Czabe is joined by JOHN RONIS and JON GUHL to recap the 153rd British Open. Topics include...
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Xander - How The Open Was Won!
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Who IS Xander Schauffle?/How Many Majors?
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Justin Rose, And The Nearly Perfect Ending
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Billy Ho, American Psycho
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Shane Lowry: Not So Likable Irishman
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Don’t Call me Thurston
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Rory & Justin & Bryson
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Saturday Carnage
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Surprises on Either Side of Cut Line
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What Now, Big Cat?
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Rest in Peace, Carny
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Lose Your Wallet, LIV Tour?
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Rules Q’s For Guhl’s Views
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My Latest Thoughts on Putting
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Logan Reilly Wins State Open!
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<<<<< RAINOUT >>>>>
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Czabe and the gang actually get out and PLAY a round for the first time ever! They discuss the upcoming Solheim Cup and the splendid Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Lake Manassass, VA. Lexi Thompson goes one-on-one with John Ronis. Robert Macintyre wins his national open one year later after the Rory heartbreak. Sprinkler head relief, Tiger claps Monty, and more!
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Is golf now "too easy" for the best players in the world? Sure seems like it some weeks. Another race to the bottom of the red numbered ocean at the John Deere Classic. The gang also discusses Keegan Bradley as an "unconventional" Ryder Cup captain. Why did Tiger really decline the job this cycle? Does golf have a course "supply" problem now? What "hill will you die on" in the game of golf with a somewhat off-beat opinion? MORE.....
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Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl, Buddy Christensen, and WHERE is John Ronis???? Topics include...
Topics Today
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Epic Golf "Fireworks" Moments
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Rocket Mortgage Recap
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Do Iron Covers Get A "Bad Rap?"
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Back to Back Aces!
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Putting Tip From Hell?
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Keepin' The Grass Alive
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The Dutch Quit on Olympic Golf
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Twirl It!
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Emoji Golf Balls
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Hank Haney: Too Easy To Win Now
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Sauce Gardner Live Tweets His Round
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Akshay 97 Yard Drive
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Cam Young Breaks Driver
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Trump & Biden Argue Handicaps
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Hooked After 1 Shot!
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TikTok You're On The Clock!
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Club Washing In Kitching Sink
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What's Better: Kid Swings, Dumb Stunts?
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The "summer of Scottie" continues, unabated by arrests, babies, or protestors. Is the Travellers course "too easy?" Three beers and a date with destiny. Monday Q's and overly complicated betting games. MORE....
John Ronis, Jon Guh, Chris Johnson, and Steve Czaban.
Presented by GolfDom in Tysons Corner, VA and WorldWide Golf!
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl and special guest Jason Kauflin discuss the glorious bunker shot by Bryson and the agony of missed short putts by Rory. How did Pinehurst #2 hold up to the best in the world? Broadcast notes and criticism and praise. Tales from inside the ropes. MORE....
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to recap Day 1 of the US Open at Pinehurst.
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen to discuss Robert Macintyre's incredible win at the Canadian Open with his greenskeeper father on the bag. Also, a recap of the US Open qualifying Monday, the US Women's Open, drilling a sucker on the driving range, making a 10 on a par-3 and much more! Presented by GolfDomGolf and Worldwide Golf.
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Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, Buddy Christensen.
The best argument for playing golf I've ever heard. Going lowwww. Smoke 'em if you got 'em. "Between Clubs" game. The unspeakable Grayson Murray tragedy. Lexi Thompson calls it a career. MORE....
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Czabe, Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Buddy Christensen recap the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla. Xander finally bags his first big one. Bryson's popularity on the rise. Was the course "too easy." Scottie Scheffler's shocking arrest. Czabe and Buddy recap their golf trips to Pine Needles and The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. MORE....
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Czabe, John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, Chris "CJ" Johnson
Rory McIlroy Divorce
Latest PGA-LIV Merger Drama
Anthony Kim v. Brandel Chamblee
Valhalla Venue: Consistent Drama
Big Layout, Who Do The Boys Like?
Does Ronis' Hole-in-One "Count"?
Sweetens Cove Down Bad For Summer
Jim Nantz Makes New Backyard Golf Hole
MORE....
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Czabe, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, Buddy Christensen
Buddy recaps his trip to Japan and Korea for the new parent company.
Why has Japan cooled on golf, while Korea is surging?
How many "golfers" in Korea never actually set foot on a course.
QUICK 9
Essential Golf Trip Amenities
PGA Championship Doles Out The LIV Tickets
It's A Block Party!
When Can You Pass A Group At the Turn?
Should LIV Now Buy Golf Courses?
The Sadness of Flimsy Outing Signs
Why Don't Courses Cup Putting Greens?
Should A Pro Teach A Wife And Husband's Mistress?
Mother's Day
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Czabe, Ronis and Guhl are joined by LOU STAGNER who embraces the mountain of golf data being collected both on tour now, and also recreationally via Arccos and other apps. What is myth, vs. what is data backed fact? Also Czabe looks for a place to hang his GHIN hat for 2024. LIV Adelaide. Rules questions. Anthony Kim, aka Mr. DFL. Pro shops owned by the pro? The equity cometh. MORE......
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Czabe and Ronis welcome KVV from the NLU podcast to discuss Scottie Scheffler and his athletic ambitions, plus where Augusta still needs to evolve. What's driving down TV ratings? Also the life lessons the game of golf can teach, that are not found almost anywhere else. MORE....
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Czabe is back in the GolfDom fitting bay with John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen to talk about the Masters. How long will the Scheffler Era last? Were the greens "too fast" at Augusta? Why are TV ratings still in the tank? Princes and Clowns this week at Augusta? LIV another day? Angry homeowner confronts golfers. MORE.....
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Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl and John Ronis to pick apart "moving" day at Augusta, where only a few people moved, as conditions were almost as difficult as Friday. Is Scheffler vulnerable, or "due" to unleash his real "A" game and blow away the contenders Sunday? Can Morikawa's new putter/claw grip hold up under Masters Sunday pressure? Who isn't rooting for the "Vibe King" Max Homa? And watch out for young sensation Ludvig Aberg. Also Czabe says the course was "too long, and greens too fast" for what he likes at Augusta. Is he right, or a heretic who should be burned on a stake outside the Butler Cabin?
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss round 2 of The Masters. A day of wind and carnage, and I for one, loved it!
00:00 Introduction and Friday Headlines
09:12 Tiger Woods' Resilience
16:02 Scheffler's Consistency
32:49 Rory McIlroy's Struggles
39:02 Player Performances and Observations
46:26 Controversial Moments and More
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Czabe and John Ronis react and comment on the 1st round of the 2024 Masters as Dechambeau takes a 1 stroke lead over surging Scottie Scheffler.
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Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Buddy Christensen to discuss the lead-up to this year's Masters Tournament. Can Tiger contend? How will the LIV players fare? New tee box on #2, and soaring prices for even practice round tickets. Plus a back-nine of non-Masters news from the golf world. MORE....
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss how every golf fan is a little bit lost now that the Tiger era truly looks over for good. Also Anthony Kim speaks to David Feherty. What's the good, bad, and the absurd about his attempted comeback. Back nine includes "ridiculous hazards" on golf courses around the world, the best "spoof" instructional videos, Chris DiMarco is an ingrate, who's got it better than Faldo, and more!
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Czabe, Buddy, Jon and John discuss whether a very casual golfer should splurge for new clubs when they are expected to play more golf this season for work purposes. Also "why do you play the greatest game ever in the first place?" Plus a Back-9 featuring Rahm Regrets? Sprinkler head rules. Paddy Harrington and chipping advice. And more!
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Czabe visits the GolfDom store in Tysons with the "Gang" as they discuss Scottie Scheffler going back-to-back at the Players thanks to a nuclear lip-out by Wyndham Clark. Welcome to LIV Island. Does Yasir have the Tour right where he wants it? Max Homa nearly kills a fan. Scorecard Scorigami. Sticker shock in Ponte Vedra. Rules Trainwrecks. Are You Influenced? Going Rogue on Rollback. Gone Private. MORE....
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Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to golf, including Scotty Scheffler's dominating finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory McIlroy's bad behavior on the course, and the idea of a 100-player PGA Tour. The conversation covers various topics related to the PGA Tour, including the impact of elevated tour events, proposed changes to the cut rule, playing golf in the dark, exotic golf clubs, and a discussion on Jay Monahan's press conference. The main theme revolves around the financial challenges and potential risks faced by the PGA Tour in the current landscape of professional golf. The conversation covers topics such as Monahan's press conference, negotiations with Liv, the potential deal, the Island Green 17th at Sawgrass, the scarcity of island greens in golf, borrowing golf clubs, and a pickleball injury.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Golfing in Florida
03:20 - Scotty Scheffler's Dominating Finish
08:37 - Rory McIlroy's Bad Behavior
12:39 - Discussion on a 100-Player PGA Tour
25:20 - Proposed changes to the cut rule
26:12 - Playing golf in the dark
27:18 - Reverse shotgun start
28:36 -Exotic golf clubs
32:43 - Discussion on Jay Monahan's press conference
38:08 - What fans want from golf
44:03 - Financial challenges for the PGA Tour
46:23 - Potential risks for the PGA Tour
47:50 - Monahan's Press Conference
48:34 - Negotiations with Liv
49:43 - Potential Deal
50:32 - Island Green 17th at Sawgrass
58:37 - Island Greens in Golf
01:05:05 - Borrowing Golf Clubs
01:06:11 - Pickleball Injury
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Looks Like The LIV Wedding Is Off!
Jay Monohan's 9 Lives
Anthony Kim Stinks, As Expected
Full Swing, Season 2 Drops
Cool Clubs - Scottsdale
Ronis' Former Student Shoots 60!
QR Code for House Shots on Golf Course?
MORE . . .
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Anthony Kim
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Asterisks
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Jake Knapp
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Can Play Out of Your Bag?
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Mickelson Chipping Lesson
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The Match
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Charlie Woods 12
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Build More Courses?
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Fixing Scottie’s Putting
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The Waste Management Open goes off the rails. Tiger revels his "Sun Day Red" brand. Special Guest: Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Golf Range
03:23 Pebble Beach Wipeout
06:04 LIV Event Mexico
09:45 Spieth and Rory's Phone Call
12:41 Jaco's Mexican Adventure
18:24 Tom Brady's Tee Shot
21:22 TaylorMade vs. Costco
23:37 Favorite Private Golf Courses
27:33 Joggers or Hoodies on the Golf Course
28:43 Babe Zaharias's Clubs Sold
29:37 Saving Czabe's Grass Tee Box
32:13 PGA Merchandise Show
33:03 No More Golf Shirts or Hats
34:09 Injury Report in Golf
36:46 Technology in Golf
38:16 Nobody Cares About Your Round
42:04 Hackers in Topgolf Netting
44:41 Depth of Pro Golf
48:14 A Magazine About Golf
51:03 Should Angel Cabrera Be Invited Back to the Masters?
55:15 People Mover on a Golf Course
57:35 Golf Quote: Haywood Hale Broun
58:53 The Absurdity of Golf
59:28 Perfectionists and Dreamers
01:00:26 Golf Ain't for Everybody
01:00:52 The Challenge and Fun of Golf
01:01:41 Closing Remarks
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Czabe and the 'Gang discuss Grayson Murray's breakthrough win at the Sony, the sometimes awkward conversation regarding alcohol and golf. Buddy gives tribute to legendary golf retailer Carl Rose of "Carl's Golfland" and we play a Quick 9!
(02:19) Grayson Murray won in Hawaii on Sunday
(13:05) Two golfing friends who have struggled with alcohol are missing this spring trip
(17:06) Capital Golf gang weighs in on controversial ruling at Sony Championship
(23:08) Two big names in golf retail died unexpectedly this week
(28:36) Is it legal to use artificial intelligence in your golf clubs
(39:32) Anyone at least once can sign up for a US Open local qualifier
(49:03) What would you do if they put one round of one of the majors behind paywall
(51:12) We're going to rank golf equipment based on how stupid they are
(54:32) Name one golfer you will never, ever criticize in the grill room
Grayson Murray, Redemption Story, PGA Tour, Rory Mcilroy, Alcoholism And Golf, Golf Retail Landscape, USGA Rules, Mental Health In Sports
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Czabe is back with the boys for a new year nerding out about golf! John Ronis and Jon Guhl join him to discuss Rory's seeming surrender to LIV not going anywhere. Also course redesign ninja and rising star Andrew Green joins to discuss the impact of the distance rollback on architecture. Plus an "Emergency Nine."
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In the ultimate "Get Off My Lawn" bureaucratic move, the governing bodies of the game of golf have decided to "do something" about distance in golf. Too bad, it really won't do anything but lead to lawsuits and arguments. JOHN RONIS and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN joined Czabe today on his CzabeCast podcast to discuss, so we decided to cross-post it here as well for you golf nerds who don't listen to Czabe on a daily basis.
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Europe took it to the Americans with a 16.5 to 11.5 victory at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy. But was it even really that close? Czabe and the rest of the Capital Golf Gang break down where this year's edition of the Ryder Cup was won, where it was lost and what the U.S.A. needs to do to get this thing back on track for 2025 when the greatest exhibition in golf comes back to America at Bethpage Black on Long Island, NY.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are we about the playing of the 44th Ryder Cup Matches? The gang breakdown what's coming down the pipe for us at starting on September 29th at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio, just northeast of Rome — the names (or no-names) that we'll be watching, the stars that won't be there and maybe a bit of intrigue about a course few people know much about.
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The golf world is up in arms at the Justin Thomas selection for the Ryder Cup team. Is it a "Boys Club" selection? A "Team Chemistry" selection? Or did Zach Johnson actually get it right? Czabe, John Ronis and and Jon Guhl break it down as a tight threesome this week.
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We've got the full Capital Golf Gang crew back together this week. Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl and Buddy Christenson get together at Golfdom in Tyson's Corner. At the top of the show the group digs into the old mantra John Ronis learned years ago — "Ability minus Distractions equals Performance" and how it isn't just for the high-performance players and can be incorporated into even the friendliness of rounds.
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After a couple of weeks on the road, the Capital Golf Gang returns to fitting bay #1 at Golfdom of Tyson's Corner, VA. Top of the card this week is "How does the PGA Tour actually work?" Who gets into the playoffs? When does the season end? When does it start? What about the LIV guys? Who decides these things?
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Should you be able to play the tees you want, or should the course be able to force you to play a specific set of tees based on your handicap?
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Czabe assembles the gang again with John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, Christopher Johnson. While we are deep into the hot and sultry dog days of summer, the golf continues. The crazy things people call golf shops about, where does the LIV / PGA tour stand and a quick back 9.
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This week the gang breaks down Rickie Fowler's triumphant return to the winner's circle. Plus, not only is Fowler back, but Ron Thomas makes his return this week to the Capital Golf Gang and brings a guest, former PGA Tour player Michael Muehr. The gang dissects what makes Rickie so popular, where his game went off the rails and the grueling process of how he got it back.
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Mr. Ronis and Mr. Guhl join Czabe for this week's episode of the Capital Golf Gang. We've got a bit of a wrap up this week as Czabe ties up some loose ends after his trip to Scotland and he and the boys look back at the U.S. Open, the Travelers and other fill-in details that have happened since the last episode two weeks ago. One common theme — if the course is soft, the pro's are going to tear it up.
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"Roll down the window, let the breeze flow. Tune in to the Beach Boys, baby, and let the music's rhythm grow." With Randy Newman's iconic "I Love LA" blasting through the radio, the U.S. Open descends upon the prestigious L.A. Country Club this week. This much-anticipated event marks only the 6th occasion the tournament graces California's shores, and it proudly claims its 8th West Coast appearance. As the television screen projects breathtaking visuals, we East Coasters have the joy of immersing ourselves in the action deep into the Saturday and Sunday nights.
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The PGA Tour and LIV Tour merger has left the golfing community stunned and curious about its implications. Czabe has assembled the Gang to dig into its financial considerations, legal concerns, the influence of Saudi money. The merger underscores the complex dynamics of the sports landscape today and the impact this merger will have on players, fans, and the sport as a whole will be fascinating to watch.
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The on-going popularity of golf and its positive and negative impacts; Emiliano Grillo reminds us of what golf is all about while waiting to start the playoff at the Colonial; the unusual opportunity that came up to strike a moving ball; and the LIV Tour makes its first visit to the DC area.
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Five months ago we were all writing Bruce Koepka off. After letting the Masters slip through his fingers he came back and stormed through the PGA Championship and reestablished himself as one of the top players in the world. What it means for his place in the game now having won five majors and it's implication on the Ryder Cup later this year.
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Chris Johnson takes his turn on the tee with the Capital Golf Gang this week to chat about the mission of the Salute Military Golf Association to provide rehabilitative golf programs, experiences, and family-inclusive golf opportunities for post 9/11 wounded war veterans. Other topics include the PGA Championship this week at Oak Hill, the power of the new schedule of majors and sub-majors, which Aussie has had the best career -- Adam Scott or Jason Day and more. Recorded live at Golfdom Tyson's Corner.
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Live from the new Golfdom store in Rockville, MD, the Capital Golf Gang reconvenes for an all-encompassing conversation chatting about why in the world we all play this game, a qualifier DQ that has been the talk of the golf world plus some media news.
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Czabe and the Gang discuss the insane runaway prices of high-end publicly accessible #elite courses all over the country. At what point do your knees buckle at the number? A quick nine, including a few holes about one-handed chipping, "gator nets" and more.
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Czabe talks to the Gang about the nightmares of "client" golf, when the clients can't break 120. Also, what else can lead to a "nightmare" round well beyond your actual score. A QUICK NINE plus the latest from the Tours. Zurich Classic recap and LIV has a moment down under! MORE.....
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen at GolfDom in Tysons to discuss the latest issues in the world of golf. Including where everybody stands on the increasing use of portable speakers while playing.
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The 2023 Masters is in the books and all hail not only Jon Rahm and his first green jacket, but the groundskeepers of Augusta National that kept the course playable on a marathon last day. Koepka is back and healthy, but even though he's only 32 and guys are competitive now into their 40s — even 50s! — his runway is getting real short for getting a green jacket. We'll explain more.
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Czabe is joined by Carol Maloney, John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss the Augusta National Women's Amatuer, dynamic Rose Zhang, trash talking in golf, the 7 biggest story lines in this year's event, plus what would you do if if Ben Hogan's ghost started talking to you?
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The Capital Golf Gang is once again back at Golfdom in Tyson's Corner. Looking back at the match that almost was last week between Rory and Scheffler, the Gang debates whether we are overselling match play at the professional level. Listen in to Czabe, John Ronis, Jon Guhl and Buddy Christensen dig into it.
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The Capital Golf Gang returns to its normal format, broadcasting plausibly live from Golfdom in Tyson's Corner, VA. Jon Guhl and John Ronis take their normal positions on the tee with Czabe, and with Ron Thomas out on assignment this week, Buddy Christensen, Owner and President of Golfdom, rounds out the foursome. This week we've got LIV Tour machinations ahead of The Masters, a quick Back Nine, and a "Let if Breath" round robin.
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The USGA and R&A announced this week a proposal to roll back the ball in hopes of curbing ever-increasing distance gains. Is this a good idea? Czabe does a deep dive with John Ronis on the front nine. Then, Kevin Van Valkenburg —who after 11 years at ESPN has joined No Laying Up — comes aboard for a quick back 9, including Kevin's hot take that the LIV Tour's days could be numbered.
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The Capital Golf Gang, sponsored by Golfdom of Tyson's Corner gets the 2023 Season underway. Joining Czabe this week are John Ronis, Director of Golf at the River Creek Club and the 2022 Invited Golf Professional of the Year, Jon Guhl, Executive Director & CEO of the Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA of America and Ron Thomas, former University of Maryland golfer and proud papa of a budding young multi-sport golfer. We talk Full Swing, structural changes to the tour, raising a young golfer and Czabe's upcoming trip to Friday at The Masters.
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen for the final time in 2022 to talk about the PGA Tour's major move (finally!) to combat the LIV defections. Also, a final "Quick Nine" plus year-end news and notes heading into the fall.
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Czabe is on vacation, but still finds time to report back the Gang from Hilton Head. He visited the Pete Dye "mini-museum" and had some thoughts. We play a quick nine, and talk about the bonkers finish to the St. Jude to start the playoffs. Plus Patrick Reed's silly lawsuit and more!
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss what ONE thing will help you play the BEST golf of your life, now and for years to come - not just a hot month or two. Also a "Quick Nine" including Colin Morikawa's airport bag scare, the latest LIV lawsuit triple-bogey on #1, and much more! PRESENTED BY GOLFDOM in Tyson's Corner, VA!
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Czabe is joined remotely by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to talk about the reputation Muirfield GC in Scotland is trying to shed, the process of "blackballing" somebody, Henrik Stenson's LIV statement win, a quick nine with Mr. Ronis and a whole lot more!
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Czabe and the fellas discuss how to still have fun, when your game has gone completely in the tank. We play a quick nine, and also talk about the latest news from the pro tours. John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Bryant Hatcher join the panel.
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Czabe is joined by Ron Thomas and John Ronis to discuss the 150th Open Championship, Rory's heartbreak, the upside of Cam Smith, the essence of St. Andrews, and the latest bombshell from the LIV Defectors, Henrik Stensen. MORE....
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Golfdom's Randy Ramsey to discuss the "mic drop" moment for Tiger at the Open Championship when he made his first public comments about the LIV Tour. What does true competition do for an athlete, and what are the LIV guys going to miss out on? We also play a Quick-9, all "Old Course" style. Plus play "show and tell" from our last week out playing this great game.
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Czabe is joined virtually by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Ron Thomas to discuss the lull before the Open Championship, a look ahead to Old Course, plus a variety of golf topics and a "Quick Nine" spread over each of the 3 guests!
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Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Steve Buckhantz to talk about the KMPG LPGA Championship at Congressional. Lexi Thompson's putting meltdown on Sunday, the tortured slow pace and fines, how did the "new look" Congressional come across on TV, and on the ground. Plus a QUICK nine, and some additional thoughts on the 2nd LIV Tour event. MORE....
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Ron Thomas to recap the 122nd US Open at Brookline. They discuss Fitzpatrick's journey to stardom, and the speed increases he got with the driver, without wrecking his game. They boys also play a "quick nine" with one particularly "odd" hole involving lockeroom etiquette. All that plus the latest LIV defections and the Tour's response.
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Czabe is joined by JOHN RONIS and JON GUHL to discuss the 122nd US Open at The Country Club. The history, and the crossroads the professional game finds itself at with the launch of the LIV Tour. They also talk about the layout, how the USGA has evolved the last 10 years, and much more about this year's US Open.
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CZABE and the Gang discuss what to say to a friend when he's playing "the round from hell." Also is it okay to go "deep silent" when you are on the verge of a titanic anger meltdown. We play "A Quick Nine" with thoughts on informercial golf clubs, agronomy, unwritten rules for looking for other guys golf balls, and more. Plus more LIV defections, and the depth of the PGA Tour crisis. JON GUHL, BUDDY CHRISTENSEN, CHICK HERNANDEZ.
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The LIV Tour is a go, and they stole a big name, for big money. Czabe is joined by Ron Thomas and Buddy Christensen to discuss the impact and what will the PGA Tour's next move? We play a QUICK NINE of hypotheticals, and also welcome special guest Randy Ramsey of GolfDom, whose son Ryan is a pitcher for the Maryland Terrapins who are in the College Baseball playoffs.
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Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl and John Ronis to discuss Thomas and his amazing Sunday charge. Shanking a ball, the wisdom of the PGA in May, poor Mito Pereira, Tiger's future, and more! Plus Nicklaus being sued, by his own company!
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Czabe is joined by longtime golf industry pro Jeff Sheehan, who helped found the Potomac Cup, as well as built Renditions GC in Davidsonville, MD. We are "plausibly live" from our 20th annual guys golf trip - this time to Myrtle Beach, SC! Ron Thomas and Bryant Hatcher join in the fun, inside the new CzabeCast "LandJet."
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Czabe is joined by the Gang remotely this week, to discuss the Wells Fargo at Avenel. Ronis on the winner Max Homa, and why they call him "The Big Perspective." Ron Thomas on his experience in the Pro-Am. And Jon Guhl on his role at 1st tee starter. Presented by GolfDomGolf.com
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Czabe and John Ronis play a brisk 2-man "round" this week from TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms for the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship. Czabe talks about the course and it's myriad designs. Also Ronis played it in college when it first opened. There's a 2-man "Quick Nine" in the there, plus thoughts on what life on tour is like for young guys these days, and the LIV Golf Group which has plucked a few more "notable" names!
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Czabe and the fellas are joined by Gary Soba, Tournament Director of the Wells Fargo Championship, which comes to the DC area next week at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms. Also John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl play a "quick nine" of golf hypothetical holes, and discuss the latest Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson LIV news. MORE....
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Jordan Spieth back in the winners circle at Harbor Town, and it was the "full Spieth" wild ride. Why is he so popular, and with just one more major, where will he rank in the golfing pantheon of greats before the age of 30? We play a "Quick Nine" talking about pampas grass, lightning, jerks who don't post, TV announcers you love/hate and more. Also local DMV golf news and thoughts on the Four QB "Match" taking place in Vegas. MORE....
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Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters, Tiger Woods plays all three days. Rory with a late charge, and Cam Smith done in by "Golden Bell." All the nuggets, analysis, and opinions from your favorite DC based golf show, featuring Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Ron Thomas.
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Czabe is joined by the regular foursome of John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Ron Thomas to talk about things about The Masters that need to be fixed!? What! Blasphemy! Dude Perfect romps around amen corner. Size of the field. The ANWA. Quick Nine: Would you WALK all the way to Georgia to play Augusta? What happens when Jack and Gary are gone? MORE....
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Phil Mickelson's sudden and shocking PR fall from grace. Is there a road back? A quick nine: Scottie Scheffler's rise. Travel bags. Tiger at Augusta? Gimmick clubs. Upcoming Tour stop at Avenel. Equipment trends for '22. MORE. Presented by GolfDom in Tyson's Corner.
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Buddy Christensen to recap the Ryder Cup, play one last "quick nine" and then chat with special guest Michael Brennan of Wake Forest. MORE....
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Czabe is live on a Saturday morning at Whistling Straits, as the Euros are getting THUMPED after Day 1 by the Americans. Can they turn it around? Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Ron Thomas joins the show by phone to discuss matches, strategy, key shots, the venue, the experience and more.
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Czabe is joined by Buddy Christensen of GolfDom, as well as John Ronis of River Creek GC, and Ron Thomas former University of Maryland golfer to discuss all things Ryder Cup in advance of Whistling Straits. Plus highlights of magic Ryder Cup moments of the past, and the Brooks/Bryson cloud that hangs over everything.
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Czabe discusses the unthinkable physical and emotional hardships Patrick Cantlay endured just as he was coming into superstardom on the PGA Tour, as well as his impressive patience and perspective. The Book of Job has nothing on Cantlay! Special guest Gary Williams of Sirius XM PGA Tour radio joins to play a "quick nine." Czabe and John Ronis discuss the rules flap at the Solheim Cup, and Captain Stricker's picks to round out the Ryder Cup team.
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Czabe, Ron Thomas, Buddy Christensen and John Ronis are joined by Titleist sale rep Pat Moriarty to discuss Patrick Cantlay's win at the BMW, and Czabe's early morning observations. Ron and Ronis get heated about drunks and heckling. Pat runs us through the new T-Series irons (sweet!) and we play "A Quick Nine" to close it out!
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Czabe, Ronnie, and Buddy sit down with former Duke All-American Michael Muehr who made 73 PGA Tour starts before a near-deadly bout with skin cancer derailed his career. He is now part of the elite amateur circuit and has played regularly with former President Donald J. Trump. He tells the story about how it only took 6 holes to impress Trump at his home course. Also, has moments of sportsmanship, anger management, and more.
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In this latest round of the Capital Golf Gang, Steve Czaban rounds out the foursome with show regular Jon Ronis of the Ronis Academy at River Creek Country Club, Buddy Christenson the owner of Golfdom in Tysons Corner, VA and long time sports anchor and play-by-play man for CBS Sports Network Chick Hernandez. Among other topics, this week's episode features a quick-9 "Captains Choice" format and the dreaded aeration impact on local courses.
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Czabe is joined by some of the usual suspects — John Ronis and Jon Guhl — as well as Jay Dufty, Director of Golf at Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, VA. This special edition was recorded "plausibly live" right from the Washington Golf and Country Club as Jay walks the gang through the 20-month renovation to this course founded back in 1894.
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Czabe is joined by the usual suspects, John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl to talk about the GolfWorld "100 Most Fun Golf Courses in the UK" and what makes a course "fun" vs. "too easy." They play a "Quick Nine" and also talk about their latest adventures in golf.
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Czabe has the full crew with him this week at GolfDom to discuss "power" and long drivers in golf history in honor of MLB's Home Run Derby. Czabe lists his "8 Iconic Long Hitters That Changed The Game" list, and there are some suprises! A quick nine, which includes a stunning story of a guy who lost 3-dozen+ balls in a competitive round - AND STILL DIDN'T RUN OUT!
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Czabe and John Ronis share a breezy two-some in the Mobile Strike Studio, parked outside the putting green at Loudoun G&CC. We discuss the Capital One made-for-tv match with Brady and Rodgers, also play a quick nine, and more!
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Czabe is joined by Buddy Christensen, Jon Guhl, and Ron Thomas to discuss their overall interest in Olympic golf, and whether it's really necessary to "grow the game." We also play a "Quick Nine" and discuss the latest in the world of golf locally, and on Tour.
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A special “road” edition of the Capital Golf Gang, as Czabe chats with Jim Lombardo and Rich Tock of Erin Hills, and longtime local amateur and author John Haines. They talk about Rahm’s clutch putts, Bryson’s meltdown, Torrey and more. Plus the story of how Erin Hills happened, and how it’s evolved.
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Bryant Hatcher to talk about how great having a caddy is, but also how tough it can be when you are the one hoofin' the bag! We play a "Quick Nine" and talk other relevant topics in the world of golf.
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Czabe is joined by the entire gang, as they discuss Shan Shan Feng bailing from the "Consolation Match" on the LPGA Match Play. What constitutes "quitting" in golf, and when is it ever justified. Also it's Memorial Week. Muirfield re-design. Spieth and Kokrak. A "Quick Nine" and NCAA golf and the insanely good young talent out there.
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Czabe is joined by Buddy Christensen, John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss Phil's amazing win, the Brooks-Bryson "fued" how Kiawah fared and more. They boys play "A Quick 9" and John gives tribute to his mother who drove him to many many golf tournaments over the years.
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Christopher Johnson to discuss Kiawah Island, the Ocean Course and the Salute Military Golf Association which helps our injured warriors forge a new life after being wounded in battle. The boys play "A Quick Nine" and tell some stories of the legendary Burning Tree Golf Club inside the DC beltway.
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Panelists: Czabe, Ron Thomas, John Ronis, Buddy Christensen.
Sement 1: "An Ode to Contact"
Segment 2: A Quick Nine
- NCAA Cancellation
- Funny Betting Games
- Rory McIlroy Wins Again
- Jason Day Corporate Whore
- One Thing Golfers Need
- "What Did You Talk About?"
- Shanks vs. Yips
- Old School Golf Carts
- Golf Magazines
Segment 3: Ron's Asshole Quitter partner at US OPen
Czabe, Ron Thomas and John Ronis visit chief design architect Andrew Green whose name is on the 18 month overhaul of a perennial Top-100 layout, the venerable Congressional CC. The boys get a hole-by-hole tour with Andrew, and retire to the stately Presidents room in the massive clubhouse to ask him the how and where and why of his redesign.
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Panelists: Czabe, John Ronis, Buddy Christensen
Segment 1: "Technology and Video"
How modern tech and ability to see finite positions in the golf swing has affected the development of players and changed the game.
Segment 2: "A Quick Nine"
- Zurich Classic Format
- No Carts/No Range
- Brandel Chamblee on Angles
- Novelty Golf Clubs
- Banning Your Buddies
- Etiquette: Club Loitering
- Tiger Posts First Photo
- Special Exemptions
- Augusta or Tour Caddy
Segment 3: Monday Qualifying, players who have targets on them, slow play is a GOOD thing? Top golf, proper club fitting.
Czabe, John Ronis, Ron Thomas and Jon Guhl dissect the Masters and Hideki Matsuyama's win from every angle. Guest appearance by Buddy Christensen, owner of GolfDom who was there on the grounds!
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Lee Westwood and Bryson. TPC. Quick nine. Buddy Christensen at GolfDom.
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The boys discuss the Patrick Reed "cheating" incident at Torrey Pines. Also the USGA/R&A's distance study, and what they might actually do in the coming year. We also play "A Quick Nine."
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Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Ron Thomas in the Mobile Strike Studio outside GolfDom to talk golf, and wrap up the year. What must golf do to not “blow it” from increase in 2020 rounds? A quick nine. Gift ideas with Buddy Christensen of GolfDom.
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Czabe, John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl discuss the latest golf news in the DMV and the professional tours.
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GUEST: Robert Blumer – PGA of America Head Professional, Creighton Farms GC. Czabe, John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl discuss the latest golf news in the DMV and the professional tours.
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Special Guest: Golf agent Terry Reilly of Wasserman. What it's like being a PGA Tour "agent" and how they handle clients' weekly obligations. "A Quick Nine" quiz segment. US Amateur, Bandon Dunes, and youth golf today.
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GUESTS: Ron Thomas and John Ronis. A mini-version of the Capital Golf Gang. Full recap of the PGA Championship. Why Frank Nobilo and Ian Baker Finch hate me. College football season is still alive. MORE....
Join Czabe and his golf nerds John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl to discuss the latest in the game of golf, from the tours, to local courses, to equipment and more. Taped live at GolfDom Golf in Tyson’s Corner, VA.
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Join Czabe and his golf nerds John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl to discuss the latest in the game of golf, from the tours, to local courses, to equipment and more. Taped live at GolfDom Golf in Tyson's Corner, VA.
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