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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 257
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Golf For The People - Michael McCartin and Will Smith, National Links Trust
On this episode, we’re joined by Michael McCartin and Will Smith from the National Links Trust, a fantastic organization that’s dedicated to broadening access to our great game through the developmen…
00:57:28 |
Mon 24 Aug 2020
Amateur Hour Ashley - Ashley Harrison
On this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Harrison, a new society member in Chicago, to talk all about her entrance into the game, the background of her Instagram account, why it’s so hard to keep root…
00:57:41 |
Mon 17 Aug 2020
Our 2020 Palmer Award Recipient, Chris Bojar
Chris Bojar, our 2020 Palmer Award recipient, joins us for this episode of the Bag Drop.
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00:58:56 |
Mon 10 Aug 2020
A Tradition Much Like Another - Grant Gers, Creator Of Augusta West, Eagles and Arrows
In this episode of the member series, we talk with Grant Gers, who has a rich history of golf in his familiy, is the founder of Eagles and Arrows, and building Augusta West, a backyard course to hono…
00:47:03 |
Mon 27 Jul 2020
From Maryland To Illinois - Draymond Washington, Former Pro Soccer Player
In this episode of our member series, Draymond Washington joins us to talk about his journey from pro soccer to a healthy obession with golf and his move from the East Coast to the Midwest.
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01:03:41 |
Thu 23 Jul 2020
Golf In A Town Of Politics - Brian McKeon, Contributor for the National Links Trust
In this episode of the member series, D.C. Ambassador Brian McKeon joins us to talk about the National Links Trust, how he got back into golf, and what it’s like to be a golfer in our capitol city.
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01:02:27 |
Thu 16 Jul 2020
Rubber Meets the Road - Dick Robbins, Member Services Manager at Firestone Country Club
On this episode, we’re joined by Dick Robbins, whose official title is Member Services Manager for Firestone Country Club, but has far more responsibility that the title alone and more historic knowl…
01:08:36 |
Mon 13 Jul 2020
South Bend Is For Golfers - Jake Brown, Indiana’s Finest Lefty
Jake Brown is a true ambassador for the game of golf, particularly for golf in South Bend, Indiana. Jake joins us on the latest episode of our Member Series to talk Indiana golf, his experience with …
00:47:53 |
Thu 09 Jul 2020
Re-Release with Brent Roberson, Superintendent of Sweetens Cove
A re-release of Brent Roberson, the superintendent of Sweetens Cove Golf Club from March 31, 2019.
00:55:09 |
Mon 06 Jul 2020
A Master of Public Golf - Troy Newport, General Manager at Cog Hill Golf Club
On this episode, we chat with Troy Newport, the general manager at Cog Hill Golf Club, about the future of the club, his background in golf, and why he has such a passion for public golf and youth pr…
00:40:02 |
Mon 29 Jun 2020
Screw The Scorecard - Jim Sitar, @GolfClubHouses
In this episode of our member series, Jim Sitar joins us. Take a listen to Jim’s story, his background in golf, and a behind-the-scenes look at his popular Instagram account, Golf Clubhouses. (@golfc…
01:16:14 |
Thu 25 Jun 2020
Soul vs. Science - Brett Cyrgalis, Author of Golf's Holy War
For our latest book in our society book club, we read Golf’s Holy War by author Brett Cyrgalis, who is also a sportswriter at the New York Post and a contributor for Golf Digest. Brett joins us on th…
01:10:42 |
Mon 22 Jun 2020
PrairieView Preview - Quinn Virgil & Andrew Canfield, The Adventurer and The Birdie Machine
In this episode of our member series, Quinn Virgil and Andrew Canfield join us. Quinn and Andrew are our western-most members in the state, hailing from Oregon, Illinois where we will soon get to exp…
00:41:32 |
Thu 18 Jun 2020
The Nine Virtues of Golf with Author Jay Revell
Jay Revell, contributor to Golf.com, The Golfer’s Journal, and author of his latest golf book release, The Nine Virtues of Golf, joins us on the Bag Drop. Jay tells us about his book (currently the #…
01:00:53 |
Mon 15 Jun 2020
A Round Trip - Craig Mycoskie, Golfer + Brewmaster
In this episode of our member series, we chat with Craig Mycoskie about why he loves golf in Scotland, how he got into the brewing business, and what kind of golf the society can expect in Atlanta.
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01:02:48 |
Thu 11 Jun 2020
A Historic Past - David MacKesey, Historian at The Club at Lac La Belle
With our upcoming Wisco Weekend trip, enjoy a trek into the history of golf, Lac La Belle, and Carnoustie with David MacKesey, historian at the Club at Lac La Belle.
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00:52:54 |
Mon 08 Jun 2020
More Than The Tour Van - Jackson Kemper, Former Mizuno Man & Occassional Tour Caddie
Jackson Kemper joins us in the latest episode in our member series to talk about his time at Mizuno rubbing elbows with pros like Brooks Koepka and what it’s like to be a tour caddie for 5-time PGA w…
00:46:25 |
Thu 04 Jun 2020
Bucket Lister - Rich Tock, PGA Ambassador & Steve Pease, Marketing Manager for Erin Hills
In this episode, we welcome Rich Tock, the PGA ambassador for Erin Hills, along with the course’s marketing manager, Steve Pease. With Wisco Weekend just around the corner, listen in to hear Rich and…
01:09:21 |
Mon 01 Jun 2020
Play Your Own Game - Zareefa Flener, Managing & Founding Partner at Flener IP & Business Law
For this episdoe of our member series, we talk with Zareefa Flener, who is the founding partner at her own IP and business law firm. Even though Zareefa found golf later than some, she loves the game…
00:42:35 |
Thu 28 May 2020
Re-Release with Rob Collins, Designer & Architect of Sweetens Cove
Enjoy this re-release of our conversation with Rob Collins, designer and architect of Sweetens Cove, from February 2019.
01:35:01 |
Mon 25 May 2020
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