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Where Does the Water Go?
Jun 22, 2026
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Golf Rules We'd Keep, Kill, and Rewrite
Jun 8, 2026
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Golf, Identity, and Starting Over
May 11, 2026
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A Club Without a Course, A Community With Purpose
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The Ghost Name in Golf Course Architecture
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| 6/22/26 |  Where Does the Water Go? | Every golfer has stood over a putt and guessed. Erik Belgum learned to ask one question instead: where does the water go?In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co‑host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) sit down with Erik Belgum — a design associate with Billy Fuller and Tom Kite, and right now he's elbow-deep in the dirt at Otter Creek in Columbus, Indiana — a Robert Trent Jones original being reimagined into cradle-to-grave golf. He walks Matt and the Professor through the parts of course design nobody romanticizes: the AutoCAD, the budgets, the order of operations, and the moment a green gets approved before it's actually ready.The conversation dives into:How a kid pulling a cobwebbed pull cart in Iowa City ended up self-taught at Atlanta's Bobby Jones muni — on a $300 junior pass, with a five-questions-a-day limit from the pro shopThe church pew that changed his life: ending up in a congregation with two working golf architects, Bob Cupp and Billy FullerThe real story of the Billy Bunker — how a highway shoulder, a McDonald's playground, and Dow Chemical turned into the industry standardThe Cayman ball: the McGregor experiment Jack Nicklaus commissioned to make 5,000 yards play like 7,000, and the 13 dozen Erik inherited from his mentorWhy constraint breeds creativity — bunkerless greens at Setting Down Creek, and slope as strategy at Otter CreekConnect with our guest💼 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-belgum-2a587874/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyfullergolfdesign/Follow The Bag Drop📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/thebagdropgolf 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBagDropGolfListen to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/Join the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclubSupport our Partners🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Connect with Matt & The Professor🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/Chapters00:00 Cold open: back to loving chipping00:35 Bermuda vs. bent — reading lies and no margin for error05:48 Setting up the episode: who Erik is and why now06:14 Fact of the week: reading before bed and the science of winding down11:05 Partner: Titleist GTS — what the Professor got fit into12:24 Erik joins; Otter Creek, Columbus, and the J. Irwin Miller / Cummins story16:08 Cradle-to-grave golf: the Romp, the Pup, and the championship Otter19:26 The unromantic side of design: AutoCAD, budgets, order of operations21:37 Origin story: his dad, Iowa City, and a cobwebbed pull cart24:24 A $300 junior pass and learning the game at Bobby Jones25:50 Cart kid, the starter's nightmare tee, and "five questions a day"26:50 The church mentors: Bob Cupp and Billy Fuller30:34 Choosing landscape architecture; UGA, fall of 200733:00 His own game today: letting go of score, old equipment35:14 What is a Cayman ball?43:00 Inheriting 13 dozen Cayman balls from Bob Cupp40:30 Billy Fuller's agronomy pedigree and his years at Augusta National46:45 How the Billy Bunker was actually invented51:38 Lessons learned: the green he approved too soon56:42 Where does the water go — infrastructure as strategy59:31 Setting Down Creek and how constraint breeds creativity01:02:24 Favorite courses: Cuscawilla, Old Barnwell, North Berwick, Sunningdale01:07:57 What success at Otter Creek looks like in a yearWhat is The Bag Drop?The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in‑depth discussions on all things golf.What is NewClub?Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. | 55m 21s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  Golf Rules We'd Keep, Kill, and Rewrite✨ | golf rulesfairness in golf+4 | the Professor | NewClub Golf Society1744 Rules of Golf | U.S. OpenShinnecock Hills | golf rulesU.S. Open+5 | — | 51m 25s | |
| 5/11/26 |  Golf, Identity, and Starting Over✨ | identityprofessional golf+4 | Chris Wilson | PGA TourKorn Ferry Tour+1 | — | golfidentity+7 | — | 1h 10m 22s | |
| 5/4/26 | A Club Without a Course, A Community With Purpose✨ | history of Tire Town Golf Clubcommunity building through golf+4 | Ralph N. Paulk | Tire Town Golf ClubFirestone Country Club | Akron, OhioAmerica+2 | Tire Town Golf ClubAkron+7 | — | 1h 03m 55s | |
| 4/28/26 | The Ghost Name in Golf Course Architecture✨ | golf course architecturegolf course design+3 | Joe Hancock | DeVries DesignThe Mines | MichiganGrand Rapids | golfarchitecture+3 | — | 1h 27m 11s | |
| 4/20/26 | Where Golf Still Feels Like Golf: North Berwick to Royal Melbourne✨ | golf cultureclub architecture+4 | Joshua Ralston | University of Edinburgh | North BerwickMelbourne+5 | North BerwickRoyal Melbourne+6 | — | 1h 31m 13s | |
| 4/10/26 | The Re-Making of the Masters?✨ | The MastersAugusta National+4 | — | pimento cheeseAugusta National | Magnolia LaneAthens, Georgia | Mastersgolf+5 | — | 59m 29s | |
| 4/6/26 |  Hooper Golf Course: Community, Stewardship, and the Heart of 9-Hole Golf✨ | communitystewardship+4 | Josh Beer | Hooper Golf Course | Walpole, New HampshireVermont+1 | Hooper Golf Coursecommunity golf+5 | — | 1h 01m 46s | |
| 3/23/26 |  The Dopamine Dance: Navigating Golf's Addictive Allure✨ | golf addictiondopamine+4 | Dr. Kevin Moore | NewClub Golf Society | — | golfdopamine+5 | — | 1h 08m 39s | |
| 3/16/26 |  Ballot of the Heart: Hickories, The Old Course, and The Meaning We Found in St. Andrews✨ | Old Coursehickory golf+4 | Dr. Kevin Moore | The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf | St. AndrewsScotland | Old CourseSt. Andrews+5 | — | 1h 04m 08s | |
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| 3/9/26 |  Rollback Is the Wrong Word: What F1 Teaches Golf About Regulation✨ | regulation in sportsgolf and F1 comparison+3 | — | Formula 1 | MonacoSt Andrews+2 | golf regulationFormula 1+3 | — | 1h 10m 04s | |
| 3/2/26 |  No Winter Lasts Forever: Anthony Kim, Redemption, and Spring’s Return✨ | golfmental health+4 | Dr. Kevin Moore | NewClub Golf Society | — | Anthony Kimgolf therapy+3 | — | 49m 08s | |
| 2/23/26 |  What'd We Miss: Masters Tickets, LIV Points, NLT/Trump, TGL, Rollback Delays, and AI Invades✨ | Masters ticketsLIV points+4 | Dr. Kevin Moore | golf ballLIV+5 | — | Masters ticketsLIV+6 | — | 50m 02s | |
| 2/17/26 |  The Moe Norman Legend: Todd Graves & the Single-Plane Swing✨ | Moe Norman's legacysingle-plane swing+4 | Todd Graves | The Intelligent Golf SwingGraves Golf Academy | — | Moe Normansingle-plane swing+5 | — | 1h 12m 37s | |
| 1/12/26 |  Return to St. Andrews: The Pilgrimage II Reunion✨ | golftravel stories+5 | Robert BruceScott Ford+6 | NewClub Golf SocietyThe Pilgrimage Quaish | St. AndrewsCarnoustie | St. Andrewsgolf+7 | — | 1h 26m 36s | |
| 12/8/25 |  Rolling with the Punches: MMA Fights and Fourball Heights | How does a professional MMA fighter go from combat to the course and find meaning in amateur golf? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) sit down with Caleb Bowman (former MMA fighter & Chief Sales Officer at Solid Property Investments) to explore the more profound parallels between combat sports, competitive golf, mental discipline, and the selfless pursuit of purpose—on and off the course.The conversation dives into:Matt & Kevin’s long-awaited debut at the USGA Four-Ball QualifierCaleb’s journey from the MMA cage to the golf courseHow adrenaline, fear, and mental discipline shape performanceThe power of selflessness, service, and mission workGolf as a mirror for life’s challenges and personal growthWhy minimizing mistakes—on the course and in life—creates breakthroughsThe birdie game, snacks as strategy, and the psychology of partnership playConnect with our guest🔨 Caleb Bowman — Solid Property Investments (Roofing & Construction, GA): https://www.solidpropertyga.comJoin the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclubLinks & Partners🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf 🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com 🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.comListen to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf 🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/Connect with Matt & The Professor🎙️ Matt Considine ("The Host") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/🗣️ Contribute to the show! 📧 thebagdrop@newclub.golfChapters00:00 Introduction02:32 The Journey to the USGA Four-Ball09:47 Meeting Caleb Bowman12:09 The Social Side of Golf14:07 Competition & the Fighter’s Mindset17:14 Where Four-Ball Came From20:27 Why Four-Ball Is So Popular22:34 Team Dynamics & Trust26:07 The Importance of Snacks30:38 Inside the Birdie Game35:07 Adrenaline in Golf vs MMA41:57 Selflessness & Mission Work55:28 Golf’s Hardest Life Lessons58:32 Community & Connection59:30 Major Golf Event Moments01:05:21 From Beginner to Plus-Two01:12:04 Mental Strategies for ImprovementWhat is NewClub?Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.What is The Bag Drop?The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf. | 1h 25m 02s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 |  Inside Proving Ground Golf Club: The Patron Member Model with World-Class, Walking-First, Sustainable Design | Can a walking-first golf club in metro Detroit blend a patron-style membership model with public access and sustainable design—and still feel like a world-class place to play golf?In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine (Founder of NewClub) and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (AKA The Professor) sit down with Proving Ground Golf Club’s Ben Cowan to explore how a walking-first, public-access course outside Detroit is rethinking memberships and club culture. From the patron member model and daily public tee times to sustainable maintenance practices and a complete Mike DeVries reimagining of Dunham Hills, they dig into what it takes to build a modern club that puts golf—and community—first.The conversation dives into:Why walking golf changes the cadence of a round, the quality of conversation, and the health of the gameHow golf societies and “clubs without real estate” shaped Ben’s view of membership and communityProving Ground’s patron member model: affordable dues, no initiation, and daily public-access tee timesSustainability and maintenance meld: rough that’s actually rough, bunkers as bunkers, and walkable routingWorking with architect Mike DeVries to turn Dunham Hills into a walking-first modern classicJuniors, high school teams, pace-of-play pledges, and why access sits at the center of the projectConnect with our guests ⛳️ Proving Ground Golf Club / Ben Cowan — http://www.devriesgolfdetroit.com/ | 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/DevriesGolfDet | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devriesgolfdetroit/ | ✉️ Email: devriesgolfdetroit@gmail.comJoin the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclubLinks & partners ⛳️ NewClub Golf Society: https://www.newclub.golf 🎯 Titleist: https://www.titleist.com 📊 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.comListen to The Bag Drop 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf 🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ 🎧 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-dropConnect with Matt & The Professor 🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ 📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/Chapters 00:00 Introduction & fall-golf banter 05:00 Walking vs. riding 14:00 Golf societies & Walking Golfers Society 26:00 Patron member model & daily public access 39:00 Sustainability, maintenance meld & DeVries’ vision 52:00 Juniors, culture & pace of play 01:03:00 Rapid-fire questions & closingWhat is NewClub? NewClub Golf Society is a private golf society without real estate for committed golfers who care more about access, architecture, and community than locker-room status. Members enjoy curated tee sheets, competitions, events, and bucket-list travel across partner clubs in each chapter.What is The Bag Drop?The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf shares weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping the game today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, the show pairs honest, curious conversations with expert insight from clubs, courses, and every corner of golf’s evolving landscape. | 1h 29m 36s | ||||||
| 11/10/25 |  Mid-Am Crossroads: Reinstated Pros, NIL & USGA | What does “amateur” really mean in 2025—when reinstated pros, NIL, and a Masters invite collide?In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) explore how reinstated professionals, NIL-era amateurs, and governing-body policy are reshaping elite amateur golf—the discussion is timely and personal, as the duo is prepping for their own USGA Four-Ball bid in November.The conversation dives into:🗺️ USGA Four-Ball prep, roles, and strategy ahead of Nov 17 Qualifier🏁 NewClub Atlanta Club Championship at Bobby Jones GC: pick-the-tee strategy, massive greens, and champions crowned🍬 A candy-fueled warm-up: the “leftovers,” Top-10 sellers🧲 The “college putter” decision, arm-bar stance, and putting science (range of motion → more makes!)🧾 Reinstatement basics: fees, true “cooling-off,” back-dating, and living like an am💼 NIL’s ripple effects and why “reps never leave you”🏆 The Mid-Am flashpoint: late-round fields stacked with reinstated players and the Masters invite incentive🧭 Solutions: hard red lines (e.g., PGA/KFT wins), multi-year restrictions for crown-jewel amateur events, or a new competitive categoryJoin the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclubLinks & Partners🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.comListen to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/Connect with Matt & The Professor🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/🗣️ Contribute to the show! — 📧 thebagdrop@newclub.golfChapters00:00 Introduction & Four-Ball announcement (Nov 17, White Homs CC)02:11 Four-Ball prep, roles, and strategy02:10–02:48 Putting science: range-of-motion and make rates (via NLU/Sasho MacKenzie)03:00 The “college putter,” arm-bar stance, and chasing true potential05:20 Post-Halloween candy banter; Top-10 sellers; M&M’s at #109:26 NewClub Atlanta Club Championship at Bobby Jones GC; pick-the-tee match play11:46 Reinstatement 101: application, fees, back-dating, and “live like an amateur”19:59 NIL’s impact and why waiting on new policy may be smart22:17 Scale check: 700–800 reinstatement applications per year26:00 2025 U.S. Mid-Am flashpoint: reinstated players in late rounds27:44 Masters invite as unstated motivator30:48 History: from class lines to competition reality37:04 “Reps never leave you”: why fresh pro reps create imbalance49:22 Colt Knost: sincerity vs consequences and dilution risk53:55 Solution space: thresholds, categories, and principles58:22 Easy red lines: PGA/KFT wins01:06:32 Cooling-off vs reinstatement windows; restricted-event idea01:14:13 Will the USGA act? Principles vs popularity01:18:38 Iron sharpens iron; closing thoughtsWhat is NewClub?Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.What is The Bag Drop?The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf. | 1h 21m 10s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 |  Crystal Downs Golf Club | What makes Crystal Downs a thinking golfer’s paradise?In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) unpack the fractured mid-amateur landscape, lay out their plan for a first-ever U.S. Four-Ball Qualifier together, and then flip the mics as The Professor interviews Matt about his first walk at Alister MacKenzie and Perry Maxwell’s Northern Michigan masterpiece, Crystal Downs Country Club. From minimalist clubhouse culture to wind-swept strategy and ecology in full bloom, this one’s for design-curious golfers who love a course that makes you think on every shot.The conversation dives into:Mid-amateurs today: reinstated pros, club championships, and why four-ball is the perfect proving groundPrepping for the U.S. Four-Ball: roles, strategy, and a putter identity crisisFirst impressions at Crystal Downs: the scenic approach, the “no sign” mystique, and a welcoming, golf-first vibeClubhouse culture: small, timeless, and egalitarian (yes, ball washers on every tee)Ecology and feel: monarchs, wildlife, native plants, and how they elevate the experienceRouting, wind, and strategy: severe contours, half-par tension, and the unforgettable 5–8 stretchPatience and stewardship: tree management, preservation, and letting the course reveal itselfHistory: MacKenzie/Maxwell lore, the connector par-3, and a 1970s “walk up and join” storyCrystal Downs Country Club 🏌️ Website: https://www.crystaldowns.org 📖 Top 100 Golf Courses profile: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/golf-course/crystal-downsJoin the NewClub community 🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclubLinks & Partners 🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf 🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.comListen to The Bag Drop 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf 🎧 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-drop 🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/Connect with Matt & The Professor 🎙️ Matt Considine — X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ 📚 Dr. Kevin Moore (“The Professor”) — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/Contribute to the show! 🗣️💬 Email: thebagdrop@newclub.golfChapters 00:00 Introduction and context 02:40 The mid-amateur landscape 05:47 Prepping for the U.S. Four-Ball Qualifier 08:31 Anticipation of Crystal Downs 11:28 The drive and arrival experience 19:33 Clubhouse ethos and culture 24:21 The ethos of improvement 25:19 First-tee jitters 26:34 Ecology and wildlife at Crystal Downs 28:06 Course design and natural beauty 30:02 Playing Crystal Downs 31:38 Legacy and accessibility in golf 34:09 Completeness of the golf course 36:00 Flow and strategy in course design 37:53 The challenge of Crystal Downs 41:55 Comparative course analysis 44:16 The legacy of Alister MacKenzieWhat is NewClub? Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf. | 55m 13s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 |  Is This Still a Simulation? | Can Simulated Golf Build Real Community? What if golf’s next great clubhouse is in your neighborhood?In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine sits down with Jeff Testa, founder of Neighborhood National, to explore how golf simulators, technology, and shared spaces are reshaping the way golfers connect, practice, and build community.The conversation dives into:How technology and simulators are expanding access to golfWhy municipal and local golf remains vital for affordability and inclusionThe entrepreneurial journey behind Neighborhood NationalThe balance between altruism and business in golfHow social connection fuels the next era of the gameConnect with our guest⛳ Jeff Testa — https://www.neighborhoodnationalgc.com — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/GolfNeighbor | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neighborhood.national | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-testa-86507823a/Join the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclubLinks & Partners🏡 Neighborhood National: https://www.neighborhoodnationalgc.com🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.comListen to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/Connect with Matt & The Professor🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/🗣️ Contribute to the show! — 📧 email: thebagdrop@newclub.golfChapters00:00 Introduction to Golf and Community Engagement02:36 The Rise of Municipal Golf and Accessibility05:36 Transitioning from Corporate to Startup Life08:06 Building a Home Golf Simulator10:46 The Concept of Neighborhood National13:41 The Evolution of Golf Simulators16:19 Cultural Shifts in Golf Participation20:21 Altruism vs. Business in Golf23:02 Community and Golf: A Shared Experience25:57 The Importance of Social Connections in Golf28:42 The Future of Golf Technology31:38 Navigating the Golf Industry Landscape34:08 The Role of Neighborhood National in Golf36:56 Closing Thoughts and Future AspirationsWhat is NewClub?Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.What is The Bag Drop?The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in‑depth discussions on all things golf. | 1h 01m 03s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 |  Worthy of Ashes: Building Lazy J Sporting Club, South Dakota’s Golf & Hunting Haven | What makes a place so special that people want their ashes spread there? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine sits down with Colton Craig (golf course architect) and Nick Jorgensen (CEO of Jorgensen Land & Cattle) to talk about the creation of the Lazy J Sporting Club in Ideal, South Dakota.The conversation dives into:The vision of blending golf, hunting, and ranch heritageColton’s passion for golf course architecture and Perry MaxwellNick’s family legacy in cattle farming and community buildingHow they’re shaping a sporting club worthy of ashes — a place people want to call their favorite spot on earth.Connect with our Guests:🐮 Nick Jorgensen — Lazy J Sporting Club — 💼 LinkedIn Colton Craig — Smyers, Craig, Coyne Golf Course Architects — 💼 LinkedInJoin The Community at NewClub🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf📸 Instagram: @newclubgolf🐦 Twitter/X: @newclubgolf📺 Youtube: @newclubgolf💼 LinkedIn: NewClubLinks & Partners🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com/🌾 Lazy J Sporting Club: https://www.lazyjclub.comListen to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple Podcasts: The Bag Drop on Apple🎧 Spotify: The Bag Drop on Spotify🎧 Transistor: The Bag Drop on TransistorConnect with Matt & The Professor🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter | 📸 Instagram | 💼 LinkedIn📚 Dr. Kevin Moore “The Professor” — 🐦 X/Twitter | 📸 Instagram| 💼 LinkedInChapters00:00 Introduction to the Lazy J Sporting Club03:59 Meet the Guests: Colton Craig and Nick Jorgensen07:22 Colton's Passion for Golf Course Architecture10:08 Nick Jorgensen's Journey in the Cattle Business16:01 The Vision Behind Lazy J Sporting Club24:10 Connecting Agriculture and Golf28:30 The Aha Moment for Golf Development31:53 The Beauty of the Land and Golf Design33:30 The Journey to Lazy J Sporting Club36:53 The Goldilocks Zone: Land and Design Philosophy38:37 Maximizing Land Use: Golf as the Best Option41:36 Creating Accessibility and Affordability in Golf43:06 A Memorable Experience with Bill Murray46:15 The Future of Lazy J: Milestones and Vision48:52 Unique Offerings: Golf and Hunting Combined51:46 The Sporting Club Experience: Privacy and Adventure56:48 Building a Legacy: Family and Community ValuesWhat is NewClub?Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the U.S., blending the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability more akin to a public golf experience. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. The NewClub ecosystem is revolutionizing golf memberships, pushing traditional U.S. structures forward, and making golf more meaningful for those who genuinely love the game.What is The Bag Drop?Weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping the game today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, the show blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at every level. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape will join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf. | 1h 11m 11s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 |  Ego or Humility—What Wins the Ryder Cup? with Kyle Porter of Normal Sport | What wins the Ryder Cup—ego or humility?In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine welcomes back Kyle Porter, founder of 🐑 Normal Sport and longtime voice in golf media. Together, they dive into the cultural contrasts between American and European Ryder Cup teams, the balance between confidence (ego) and selflessness (humility) required to win, and how Keegan’s unlikely Captaincy and even more unlikely moves thus far might have shifted the future of U.S. team golf for good.The conversation explores:Ego vs. humility in the unique pressure of team golfHow American individualism and European collectivism shape Ryder Cup outcomesThe influence of leadership and culture on team dynamicsWhy foursomes vs. four-ball formats demand different mindsets and psychological pairingsKeegan Bradley’s surprising humility and what it signals for U.S. Ryder Cup cultureThe emotional toll of competitive golf and what it reveals about players as peopleConnect with our guest🐑 Kyle Porter — Normal SportWebsite: https://www.normalsport.com🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kyleporterns📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleporterns💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-porter-71874848/Join the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclubLinks & Partners 🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golfListen to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/Connect with Matt & The Professor🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/Chapters00:00 Introduction08:22 American vs. European Team Dynamics18:14 Ego and Humility in Team Golf27:47 Keegan Bradley’s Leadership37:00 The Emotional Toll of Competitive GolfWhat is NewClub?Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.What is The Bag Drop?The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the questions, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends our untamed curiosities with expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of golf’s broad landscape join us for thoughtful, in‑depth discussions on all things golf. | 56m 16s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 |  Ryder Cup Underdogs: From JJ Henry to JJ Spaun with Sean Martin | Why does the Ryder Cup make us care so deeply about even the most obscure of Ryder Cuppers?In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine welcomes back friend of the program and EMMY NOMINATED Sean Martin (Senior Manager, Content Development at the PGA TOUR) to celebrate the magic of fall golf, preview the Ryder Cup, and share stories of lesser-known names who became cult heroes. From JJ Spaun’s resilience to Rory McIlroy’s emotional connection with fans, they explore how community, history, and team spirit make this event unlike anything else in golf.The conversation dives into:Why fall is golf’s best seasonSean’s favorite Ryder Cup underdog storiesJJ Spaun’s comeback and Rory’s emotional pullHome-field advantage and Keegan Bradley’s captaincyPredictions for Bethpage and future Ryder Cup cult heroesConnect with our guest📸 Sean Martin — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmartingolf/🐦 Sean Martin — X/Twitter: https://x.com/PGATOURSMartin💼 Sean Martin — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spmartin/Join the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclubLinks & Partners🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.comRate, Review, and Subscribe to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/Connect with Matt & The Professor🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction and Fall Golf Enthusiasm02:42 Golf Seasons: Preferences and Experiences05:36 Ryder Cup Anticipation and Content Creation08:13 Highlighting Underrated Golfers in the Ryder Cup11:12 Obscure Ryder Cup Heroes and Their Stories19:54 Seve’s Heartbreaking Ryder Cup Experience21:27 Memorable American Players in Ryder Cup History23:15 The Unique Journey of Jeff Overton24:54 Exploring Lesser-Known Ryder Cup Heroes27:02 The Impact of Nicolas Colsaerts28:33 The Molinari Brothers’ Legacy30:35 The Rise of Ben Curtis and Ryan Moore32:26 Future Cult Heroes of the Ryder Cup34:15 Predictions for the Upcoming Ryder CupWhat is NewClub?Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, as well as signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.What is The Bag Drop?The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in‑depth discussions on all things golf. | 44m 10s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 |  Ryder Cup, Scotland & The Game's Enduring Soul with Golf Digest's Joel Beall | Joel Beall, a senior writer for Golf Digest and author of "Playing Dirty: Rediscovering Golf’s Soul in Scotland in an Age of Sportswashing," offers insights on golf’s civil war, the value of accessibility, and the everyday joys the game brings to individuals and communities alike. This week’s episode was a delightful chat for co-hosts Matt and The Professor. They explore the multifaceted and often hypocritical golf world with Joel, sharing their personal passions, as well as the cultural differences between American and Scottish golf, and, of course, offer some timely insights for the upcoming Ryder Cup. They examine the importance of community in golf, the impact of leadership decisions in the professional game, and the sport's future amid all these changing dynamics.NewClub > https://www.newclub.golfTitleist > https://www.titleist.comPlaying Dirty > https://back9press.com/products/beall00:00 Introduction and Personal Indulgences02:50 The Transition to Golf and Guest Introduction05:45 Exploring the Ryder Cup and Keegan's Captaincy08:27 The Soul of Golf: Scotland vs. America11:34 The Impact of Golf Culture on Personal Experiences14:11 The Joy of Golf and Community Connections16:50 The Future of Golf: Changes and Innovations19:51 Closing Thoughts and Reflections | 1h 25m 04s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 |  Munis Matter | In this episode of "The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf," hosts Matt Considine and The Professor explore golf courses that any golfer can get excited about! They dive into the charm and potential of some of their favorite accessible places to play the game. They discuss the unique appeal of lesser-known venues, highlighting the importance of accessibility and community in the golf experience. The conversation examines both the history and future of these courses, focusing on how public-private partnerships can revitalize golf spaces. Tune in for an insightful discussion on golf's evolving landscape and the joy of playing courses rich in history and character.NewClub > https://www.newclub.golfTitleist > https://www.titleist.comEpisode ChaptersIntroduction and Welcome - Matt and The Professor set the stage for a discussion on public golf courses.The Allure of Green Valley - Exploring the history and potential of Green Valley.Canal Shores: A Community Pillar - Highlighting the significance of Canal Shores in Chicago.Public-Private Partnerships in Golf - Discussing the role of partnerships in revitalizing golf courses.The Joy of Playing Historic Courses - Reflecting on the nostalgia and charm of public golf.Conclusion and Call to Action - Encouraging listeners to support and appreciate public golf courses. | 40m 58s | ||||||
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