Rory McIlroy has had the same coach since the age of 8, but you likely know very little about him. Michael Bannon, the man behind the curtain, joins the Drop Zone to dig deep on how a talented young golfer ascended to world No. 1. What was Rory like as a child? What lessons did Bannon learn from coaching him? And what would he tell parents with talented juniors just getting started?

Raising Rory McIlroy

Golf writers Sean Zak and Dylan Dethier break down the biggest news and stories in the game. From in-depth interviews with golf’s biggest names to behind-the-scenes tales from tournaments to picks, takes, and more, the Drop Zone is the only golf podcast you’ll need!

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Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak recap the weekend by finally — properly! — rating Collin Morikawa (2:00). Then they work through the news with 5 Questions (21:00) to recap LIV's first full season and predict the future before drafting teams from the LIV Leftovers (58:10). Enjoy! (And respond to our prompt on Spotify)

Morikawa vs. Hovland, Grading LIV’s Season, Predicting the Future

Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak take a dive into golf's current events by deciphering seven quotes about the PGA Tour, the PGL, LIV, the Ryder Cup and more. Take a tour of golf's tours, their murky futures and their uncertain partnerships with the Drop Zone crew. Enjoy!

PGA Tour-LIV Future, Ryder Cup Fallout, PGL? | 7 Golf Quotes, Unpacked

Europe’s beatdown of the U.S. Ryder Cup team deserves a full breakdown. Dylan and Sean grade the players, the captains, the golf course and share stories and insight from a week in Rome. Enjoy!!

RYDER CUP GRADES: Players, captains, course

The Drop Zone brings you behind the scenes at the Ryder Cup from on the ground in Italy — and cruise through some hypotheticals. How would USA's B Team look? Which players would the other side trade for? What favors Team USA? What favors Team Europe? How do the teams stack up — and what will make the difference? And...who wins? Enjoy!

RYDER CUP PREVIEW: Who’s gonna win?!

Justin Thomas is BACK. Buy or Sell? Team Europe should be favored. Buy or Sell? The Ryder Cup shouldn't be in Rome. Buy or Sell? Sean and Dylan break down the Solheim and Ryder Cups as they tackle questions about best players, best teams, best venues and more. Enjoy!
 
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Raising Rory McIlroy

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