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
Fairways & Friendship - Scotty Rolf and Patrick Sala
Community by Design - David Marcucilli, Design Coordinator at Nicklaus Design
Donnie Darr, Assistant Golf Coach at Oklahoma State University
No Folly - Craig Haltom, Owner Of Craig Haltom Golf Design
In this episode, we talk with Craig Haltom, who is directly respsonsible for amazing golf experiences as an architect, golf designer, and leader of a golf management company. Without Craig, the world…
It's A Delicious Game - Huge Galdones, Food Photographer
In this episode of our Member Series, we talk with Huge Galdones, food photographer for some of the top chefs and restaurants in the country. Take a listen to hear Huge's golf journey, pandemic life …
Mini-Tour Life - Ryan French, Founder of Monday Q Info
In this episode, we talk with Ryan French, Twitter's maven of “Monday Q Info” and mini-tour life, about golf coming back to the Midwest, life as a caddie on various mini tours, and the backstory on h…
Golf Is Everywhere - Patrick Scoville, NewClub's Ambassador to the Continent of Africa
This week in our Member Series, we catch up with our farthest-from-home Ambassador, Patrick Scoville. Living in Kenya, Africa, Patrick tells us what life and golf is like overseas. Patrick Scoville o…
Michael Bamberger, Author and Senior Writer for GOLF Magazine and Sports Illustrated
In this episode, we talk to Michael Bamberger, senior writer at Sports Illustrated, GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com, and storied author of To The Linksland, The Green Road Home, The Swinger, The Second Li…
Purpose In The Pursuit - John Williams, Soon-To-Be Graduate Student at St. Andrews
In this episode in our member series, we chat with John Williams, an Ambassador member from Colorado. Enjoy a refreshing conversation with John about the soul of the game, caddying at Winged Foot, go…
Fun and Flop Shots - Zac Blair, PGA Tour Pro and Founder of The Buck Club
On this episode, we welcome Zac Blair, a PGA tour professional and founder of the Buck Club. Take a listen and hear Zac give us an update on life in Utah, family life, and of course, golf. The Buck C…
Serve & Protect - Brendan O'Neill, Police Officer, City Of Hammond
In this member series episode, we talk with Brendan O’Neill, who is lifelong golfer, a Chicago NCGS member, and a police officer for the city of Hammond in Indiana. Take a listen to hear Brendan talk…
Keep The Faith - Carson Solien, Head Golf Professional at Oak Park Country Club
In this episode, we catch up with Carson Solien, the head golf professional at Oak Park Country Club. Carson, preceded by names like Masters winner Horton Smith and Illinois Golf Hall of Famer Errie …
The 2011 Masters - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio
Fashion, 21-year old Rory, good guy Geoff Ogilvy, slow-play Jason Day, and Tiger's band-aid swing... PJ Malik, statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio, returns during what would have been Masters…
The 98 Masters - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio
It's isolation time! We're going to miss this year's Masters dearly, but thankfully we can reminisce about the 1998 Masters with Jack making an epic run, Duval and Freddie battling it out, and O'Mear…
Good Curling - Phil Arouca, 2011 Illinois Open Champion
In this episode, we chat with Phil Arouca, the 2011 Illinois Open Champion, former pro, and NewClub member, at a setting unlike most others -- the Chicago Curling Club in Northbrook. Phil is a member…
Bob Peele, The Retail Golfer Who Helped Create Bandon Dunes
Bob Peele, a successful Chicagoan, avid golfer, and lifelong friend of Mike Keiser is one of the "retail golfers" featured in the book, Dream Golf: The Making Of Bandon Dunes, playing an important ro…
Mindfulness During A Pandemic - Dr. Joe Parent, Author of Zen Golf
Dr. Joe Parent, friend of the society and author of Zen Golf: Mastering The Mental Game, helps us get through these uncertain times through mindfulness, breath, and meditation. Take a listen to a tho…
For The Soul Of The Game - Kevin C. Moore, NewClub Chief Ambassador
Just a conversation between two lifelong buddies about golf, favorite golf holes, Grand Theft Auto, and Mountain Dew. NewClub Chief Ambassador, founder of Squares To Circles, math professor at Univer…
Live Panel Discussion with Chicago's Top Club Operators
This week, we enjoyed a meet up of general managers, PGA members, and club presidents for a conversation around the evolving golf landscape in Chicagoland and recorded a special live podcast with an …
My Chicago Golf - Marcus Yado, PGA
In this episode, we talk with Marcus Yado, PGA, owner of My Chicago Golf, about how he got into the game and some of his golf experiences at Sand Valley and Bandon Dunes. My Chicago Golf is one of th…