We kick off the 2019 golf year with a new episode going over Xander Schauffele's big win at the Sentry Tournament of Champions.


Some key takeaways and questions from the win:



Is Xander Schauffele poised to win a major in 2019?  

Where does the X-Man rank among the young guns?  

Did Justin Thomas' finish inspire him toward a Sony win?  




Then we look at the Sony Open in Hawaii and the big adjustment players have to make going from Kapalua to Waialae Country Club. We also look at Justin Rose's schedule choices, the big field for the Desert Classic and how that might lead to a new title sponsor.


Finally, we dig in on the two biggest new golf rules in 2019: the option to putt with the flagstick in with the ball on the green, as well the new drop heights. Ultimately, these new rules help make golf better for most.

Reviewing the Tourney of Champs and golf's new rules

The 19th Hole Golf Show is a golf podcast featuring in-depth, intelligent discussion of the most important topics in golf. Host Ryan Ballengee from Golf News Net talks about recent events and issues on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA Tour and other major golf tournaments around the world. He digs in on golf course architecture, fantasy golf, golf travel and the issues facing the business of the game. Ryan covers a little bit of everything in golf, and he's joined occasionally by some of the biggest names in the game to provide perspective.

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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."

Telling the story of Augusta National caddies with Ward Clayton

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.

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

On this week's show, Ryan shares his converation with Irish golf architect and author Pat Ruddy, whose masterpiece, The European Club, Ryan played during his summer 2023 trip to Ireland. Ruddy is a fascinating man, and he takes us through his life, his architecture career, influences and more.

Irish golf architect, author and fascinating man Pat Ruddy

On this week's episode, Ryan is joined by Bluetross co-founder Marc Hanson, kicking off our "Because of Golf" era of the show. Ryan and Marc talk about the risks he's taken in creating his golf headcover and accessories brand, how he got started, why he decided to do it, finding materials like leather and all of the fun and challenges of being an entrepreneur. This is the first in a series of conversations featured on the show this year with people Ryan has been fortunate enough to meet because of golf.

Taking risks, making headcovers and giving back with Bluetross' Marc Hanson

On our first show of 2024, Ryan looks back on the PGA Show, looks forward to Golf News Net TV, talks about what's been going on in professional golf (inside and outside the ropes) and is joined by Puttshack CEO Joe Vrankin to talk about his business.

Reviewing the Tourney of Champs and golf's new rules

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