The Legacy Club in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a private golf experience that left Mike beyond impressed. The William Flynn-designed course was in spectacular condition from start to finish, with great presentation throughout the property and a finishing hole at No. 18 that is simply special. Add in ideal weather, impeccable service and hospitality that was second to none, and this was the kind of day that showed exactly why The Legacy Club deserves more attention in the South Jersey golf conversation.

Mike sits down with Alex Lahn, part of the family ownership group, to talk about the transition from Woodcrest Country Club to The Legacy Club, the work his family has continued to put into the property, the golf course, the club’s direction and what they are building for the future. The investment and attention to detail are showing throughout the entire experience. This Course Feature is presented by Robinson and Robinson, with a huge thank you to Matt Robinson for organizing the entire day. The Legacy Club may be private, but if you ever get the invitation to play it, clear the calendar and go experience it.

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LeBron James has officially entered YouTube Golf with plans for a recurring golf series on his own channel. Mike and Chris debate whether one of the most famous athletes in the world launching his own golf platform is the biggest mainstream moment YouTube Golf has ever had, what his arrival could mean for established creators and whether a relative beginner with unmatched access can bring an entirely new audience into the game. Then the format shifts to questions with no preparation and no mulligans, with Chris taking the private side and Mike the public side on New Jersey’s best risk-reward par 5 and most intimidating tee shot, along with the first sign that tells you someone can really play and a blind ranking of five golf apparel brands.

The guys also recap the FedEx St. Jude Championship and Albertson’s Boise Open before looking ahead to the BMW Championship and AdventHealth Championship. Plus, the 111th Met Open gets underway at Essex County Country Club, bringing one of the Met Area’s premier championships to the historic New Jersey venue for the first time.

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Brian Bianchi, Vice President of Caddie Development for the Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation, explains why Weequahic Golf Course became the right home for a public youth caddie program in Newark. Mike reflects on his round with Brian, Tim Christ and Chris Krno, where the caddies provided yardages, cleaned golf balls, replaced divots, maintained pace and created conversation without waiting to be directed. They also explain how any golfer can reserve one of Weequahic’s 8:00 or 8:12 weekend tee times, experience a traditional walking round with a caddie and directly support the students learning the job.

Brian details his path from 18 years at Baltusrol Golf Club to leading caddie-development efforts, the progression from a student’s first training session to handling a complete 18-hole loop and the qualities that separate dependable caddies. He also explains how consistent caddie work, academic performance, financial need and strong character can position a student for the Evans Scholarship, while placing Weequahic within the expanding caddie-development pathway across New Jersey.

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What do you have to shoot consistently to be considered good at golf? Mike and Chris tackle that question along with whether most amateurs are playing from tees that are too far back, who is better between the golfer who shoots 78 at home or 82 on unfamiliar courses, which New Jersey course deserves a new annual PGA Tour event and how they would build the ultimate New Jersey golfer using players from the current NJPGA and Robert Housen Player of the Year standings.

Mike also recaps his recent round at Medford Lakes Country Club, where he shot an even-par 71 from the Black Tees. He breaks down what stood out about the course, from a gettable front nine to a much more demanding back nine highlighted by Nos. 12 through 14, along with the conditioning and camaraderie that made the day memorable. Plus, the guys recap the Wyndham Championship, look ahead to the FedEx St. Jude Championship and Albertson’s Boise Open.

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Rhett Sellers explains how he turned an opening-round 65 into a wire-to-wire victory at the 106th New Jersey Open Championship at Morris County Golf Club. The Plainfield Country Club assistant professional details how his game was trending entering the week, what previous top-10 finishes taught him about competing in the state Open and how he remained composed after reaching 5-under through his first four holes of the championship.

Sellers breaks down the adjustments required as Morris County became firmer and windier, the challenge of protecting a three-stroke lead without becoming defensive and how patience allowed him to maintain control through six consecutive pars in the final round. He also discusses responding to late bogeys, the influence of his caddie and how his path from Texas to Rutgers and Plainfield has shaped what this first state Open victory could mean for the next stage of his competitive career.

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200 Episodes. 200 Straight Weeks. Since launching on October 12, 2022, The DROP Podcast has never missed a Tuesday release. In Episode 200, Mike reflects on what it truly took to keep that promise through family life, his teaching career, high school coaching, vacations, sickness, personal challenges and one of the biggest transitions in the show's history. Joined by Tuesday co-host Chris Dymek and Social Media Manager Mike “Shack” Shackleton, the conversation goes beyond the milestone to the people, sacrifices and commitment that have shaped The DROP into one of New Jersey golf's most consistent voices.

Mike also recaps his latest round at Manasquan River Golf Club, where a 3-under 33 on the front nine, outstanding conditions and the unforgettable walk from the 16th green to the 17th tee along the Manasquan River made for another memorable experience. The episode also covers the latest PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour results, what is at stake for New Jersey's professionals as the season winds down and the weekly picks for the Wyndham Championship.

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Barnes Blake successfully defended the New Jersey Amateur Championship with a wire-to-wire, seven-stroke victory at Baltusrol Golf Club, becoming the first player in 12 years to win consecutive titles. Blake explains how he recovered from playing his first six holes in 3-over, transformed the championship with an opening 66 on the Lower Course and maintained control across 72 holes on two distinctly different championship tests.

The conversation examines the strategic adjustments required between Baltusrol’s Lower and Upper courses, the discipline of playing with a commanding lead and the scoring plan that produced birdies on all four par 5s during his final-round 67. Blake also discusses winning at his home club with his family and the Baltusrol and Echo Lake communities beside him, the historical weight of going back-to-back and wire-to-wire, and what must improve before the U.S. Amateur at Merion. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.

Bayonne Golf Club and Knoll West Country Club represent two completely different sides of New Jersey golf. Mike evaluates whether Bayonne belongs among the state’s top 10 private courses after experiencing its Manhattan skyline views, links-inspired architecture, demanding greens, changing wind, caddie program and complete club atmosphere. He then makes the case for Knoll West as a top-10 public course, where Charles H. Banks’ bold bunkering, elevated greens and strategic design remain relevant nearly a century after it opened.

Mike and Chris also recap Rhett Sellers’ wire-to-wire victory at the 106th New Jersey Open, including the disciplined decision from the 18th tee that secured the championship after consecutive late bogeys. They review the week on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour before previewing the Rocket Classic and Utah Championship, including what is ahead for New Jersey professionals Chris Gotterup, Max Greyserman, James Nicholas, John Pak and Ryan McCormick.

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Omar Jermaine has spent more than 30 years working across apparel design, product development, streetwear, luxury sportswear and tailored menswear. Now serving as Creative Director at Dunning Golf, he is helping shape the company’s performance apparel, creative identity and future direction. Jermaine explains what attracted him to Dunning, what a Creative Director actually controls and how his experience influences the standards behind every product the company develops.

The episode examines how Dunning approaches fabric selection, fit, construction, ventilation, layering and movement, along with why golfers should consider apparel part of their performance equipment. Jermaine also discusses feedback from Tour players such as Russell Henley, Dunning’s partnership with The DROP and how the company can continue growing while protecting the quality and understated identity that define the brand. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.

Great Gorge Golf Club is not a typical New Jersey golf facility. Their 27 George Fazio-designed holes are divided among the Rail, Lake and Quarry courses, each using the elevation, water, exposed rock and mountain landscape differently. In this Course Feature, Mike explores what gives Great Gorge its identity and sits down with General Manager David Killin to discuss the club’s remarkable history, continued evolution and place within the New Jersey golf landscape.

The experience extends beyond traditional golf. Mike and David discuss 1Club, Great Gorge’s 18-hole park-golf course, and how its one-club format, larger ball and oversized holes create a more approachable version of the game for golfers and non-golfers alike. They also highlight Hef’s Hut and the role it plays in giving visitors a place to gather before or after a round. From its beginnings as part of the Great Gorge Playboy Club & Resort to its continued evolution today, Great Gorge is building an experience that reaches beyond a standard day of golf.

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