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The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf

Welcome to The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf... Your co-hosts are Matt Considine (Founder of NewClub) and Dr. Kevin Moore (The Professor).

About The Show:

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.

About 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.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
67 minutes
Episodes
257
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Ryder Cup, Scotland & The Game's Enduring Soul with Golf Digest's Joel Beall

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 accessib…

01:25:04  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
Munis Matter

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…

00:40:58  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
Clubs That Put Golf First

Clubs That Put Golf First

In this episode, Matt and The Professor explore how certain golf clubs are building upon tradition and revolutionizing the membership model for today's most committed and golf-minded members. By offe…

00:57:15  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
Golf Playoffs: A Tinkering Tradition (Solutions May Vary)

Golf Playoffs: A Tinkering Tradition (Solutions May Vary)

In this episode, Matt and The Professor engage in a focused discussion about professional golf playoffs and tournament formats. They explore the challenges of current playoff systems and suggest inno…

01:19:27  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
We are the Club: Duty, Culture, and the Future of Golf Membership

We are the Club: Duty, Culture, and the Future of Golf Membership

In this episode, Matt Considine and The Professor delve into the concept of duty within the context of golf clubs and country clubs. They explore how duty, or the responsibility of members, influence…

01:27:35  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
What Competitive Golf Teaches You at 40 That It Couldn’t at 20

What Competitive Golf Teaches You at 40 That It Couldn’t at 20

In this episode of the Bag Drop Podcast, our hosts Matt Considine and The Professor are joined by special guest and longtime friend Jamie Grigas to explore the world of competitive golf. Jamie and Ma…

01:43:50  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
The 5½ Inches That Matter Most: Golf, Mental Health, and Legacy with Robert Jones Black

The 5½ Inches That Matter Most: Golf, Mental Health, and Legacy with Robert Jones Black

In this episode of The NewClub Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, hosts Matt Considine and The Professor (Dr. Kevin Moore)delve into the profound impact of golf on mental health and personal developme…

01:20:17  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
Is England home to the best golf trip in the world?

Is England home to the best golf trip in the world?

Fellow NewClub members join Matt and The Professor to unpack NewClub’s 2025 International to Southeast England; why unforgettable English links, accessible and stunning architecture along with vibran…

01:07:02  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
Open & Closed: Exploring Golf's Accessibility with Ru MacDonald

Open & Closed: Exploring Golf's Accessibility with Ru MacDonald

The Open Championship! Most golf nuts' favorite golf-on-tv week of the year (Sincerest apologies to the third week in April). Matt and the Professor welcome a special guest, Ru MacDonald of Cruden Ba…

01:06:10  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
Golf as a Creative Canvas

Golf as a Creative Canvas

In this episode, Matt Considine and The Professor welcome PGA Professional, Brad Davis, to the show to discuss the importance of creativity in the sport and the role club professionals can play in un…

01:05:54  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
Big Scores: NIL, Sandbaggers, and other troubling trends in Amateur Golf with Dr. Nico Darras

Big Scores: NIL, Sandbaggers, and other troubling trends in Amateur Golf with Dr. Nico Darras

The Professor and Dr. Nico Darras explore several key topics in sports, focusing on college baseball's regional tournament structure, NIL's impact on college athletics, golf wedge fitting, and challe…

01:12:00  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
Sand Hills Golf Club

Sand Hills Golf Club

In this episode of Bag Drop Untold Stories in Golf, hosts Matt Considine and The Professor explore themes of family dynamics, the challenges PGA professionals face, and visiting Sandhills Golf Club. …

00:57:10  |   Sun 15 Jun 2025
Redesigning the Game: Jay Blasi and Golf’s Biggest Questions

Redesigning the Game: Jay Blasi and Golf’s Biggest Questions

Our Host Matt Considine welcomes golf course architect Jay Blasi. They discuss Jay's passion for golf, his upbringing in a golf-centric family, and his journey into architecture. Jay shares stories f…

01:00:41  |   Mon 26 May 2025
How King Collins Dormer Landed Their Dream Job at Royal Dornoch

How King Collins Dormer Landed Their Dream Job at Royal Dornoch

In this episode, hosts Matt Considine and Dr. Kevin Moore sit down with renowned golf course architect Rob Collins of King Collins Dormer Design, delving into the proposal and process that won the bi…

01:11:26  |   Sun 18 May 2025
Psychedelics, Mind Games, and Letters to Bill Murray with Darren Schwartz

Psychedelics, Mind Games, and Letters to Bill Murray with Darren Schwartz

On this week's episode of the Bag Drop: Untold Stories in golf, we ask the hard questions, like, is time real? What is the cultural impact of films like Top Gun: Maverick? Who is Mort Sherman? Matt a…

01:18:07  |   Mon 12 May 2025
Is Golf Losing Its Soul? The Battle Between Profit, Purpose, and Play

Is Golf Losing Its Soul? The Battle Between Profit, Purpose, and Play

In this episode of Untold Stories in Golf, hosts Matt and The Professor discuss the global golf course projects by reviewing a list of more than 700+ active golf projects since 2024. They examine ren…

01:13:36  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Beyond the Scorecard: Dr. Nico Darras on Golf, Growth, and Letting Go

Beyond the Scorecard: Dr. Nico Darras on Golf, Growth, and Letting Go

What's up Doc!? Dr. Nico Darras is back to reflect on his meteoric journey from baseball to professional golf to advising some of the best golfers in the professional game. Matt and Kevin kick things…

00:48:06  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
Four Grand Thoughts on Rory McIlroy’s Historic Masters Slam

Four Grand Thoughts on Rory McIlroy’s Historic Masters Slam

Joining us are two of golf’s most insightful voices—Normal Sport Founder, Kyle Porter—PGA TOUR Lead Editor, and the Emmy-nominated Sean Martin, ready to dissect one grand thought each on Rory’s Augus…

01:21:50  |   Sat 19 Apr 2025
From Buenos Aires to the Big Leagues: Jaime Lopez Rivarola on Failure and Forward Motion

From Buenos Aires to the Big Leagues: Jaime Lopez Rivarola on Failure and Forward Motion

In this episode, Matt and Kevin discuss the NCAA Championship hopes of the University of Akron Zips, share facts about Argentina, and welcome golfer Jaime Lopez Rivarola. Jaime recounts his journey f…

01:19:53  |   Sat 12 Apr 2025
Adamski the Creator

Adamski the Creator

Summary 

 Matt and Kevin are looking for some inspiration for to get their golf season started, and when it comes to inspiration, storytelling, and the creative process, there are few better in golf t…

01:28:07  |   Mon 07 Apr 2025
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