The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf
A golf podcast about life. Weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping the game today. The Bag Drop blends honest authenticity with expert insights for passionate golfers at every level. Produced by NewClub and supported by its members, each episode welcomes guests from clubs, courses, and the lesser-known corners of the golf world for thoughtful discussions on all things golf and life.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the first of its kind golf society in the United States; blending the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability more typical of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, plus signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is on a mission to revolutionize golf membership, making the game more meaningful for all those who love it.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 257
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Soul Stirring Golf & Bandon Dunes with Chris Keiser
Chris Keiser joins the Bag Drop to talk about heart and soul of golf, the greatness of Bandon Dunes, and more.
Official Podcast Sponsor
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Bandon Dun…
01:17:09 |
Tue 30 Nov 2021
The Secret Home of Golf with Author Jim Hartsell
Author Jim Hartsell joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about his book "The Secret Home Of Golf", the magical place we all know as Sweetens Cove Golf Club. Jim also delves into what Sweete…
01:29:51 |
Wed 24 Nov 2021
The Life and Times of Alexa Stirling with Historian Sidney Matthew
Historian Sidney Matthew joins the Bag Drop to talk about Alexa Stirling, the inspiration for Atlanta's Club Championship belt. Stirling, a historic golfer who won the U.S. Women's Amateur 1916, 1919…
01:56:48 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
It's Just Golf with Casey Kermes, NewClub's Territory Manager for Atlanta
Casey Kermes is a past PGA professional and well-traveled golfer, who is now NewClub's Territory Manager in Atlanta, growing the society and building relationships in the area. Casey joins the Bag Dr…
01:18:39 |
Tue 19 Oct 2021
The Bag Drop Live with Dottie Pepper
2-time major champion, 17-time winner, author, and CBS announcer Dottie Pepper joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about her golf life and book, “Letters to a Future Champion.”
NewClub Go…
01:00:50 |
Tue 05 Oct 2021
The Making Of Champions, Micah Kraus of Genuine Article Studio
With the 2021 Chicago Club Championship upcoming, a new society tradition is in the making. Through talented local artists, a hand-crafted championship belt and medals will be awarded to our champion…
01:04:54 |
Mon 27 Sep 2021
Open Champion & Ryder Cup Winner Ben Curtis, with Luke Taylor of Clubs and Corks Podcast
It's Ryder Cup week! Ryder Cup winner and Open Champion Ben Curtis joins the Bag Drop along with Luke Taylor of Clubs and Corks Podcast.
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01:07:43 |
Mon 20 Sep 2021
Finding The Surest Way with Tyler Rae of Tyler Rae Design
Reknowned golf course architect Tyler Rae joins the Bag Drop.
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01:48:50 |
Mon 23 Aug 2021
The Bag Drop Live with Tom Coyne
Tom Coyne, New York Times best selling author, senior editor of The Golfer's Journal, host of TGJ podcast, and member of NewClub, joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about his adventures t…
01:36:47 |
Mon 16 Aug 2021
Culver Academies Superintendent with Mike Vessely
Mike Vessely, the superintendent of Culver Academy Golf Course, a Langford and Moreau 9-hole gem in Culver, Indiana joins the Bag Drop with special guest host and Ambassador member Jake Brown. Mike a…
00:56:44 |
Mon 09 Aug 2021
If It's Not Fun, It's Not Worth Doing with Jim Ryan Golf Course Design
Jim Ryan, golf course designer, who's expertise of digital renditions of lost golf courses brings us a fascinating history of the lost volcano hole at Kankakee Elks, this year's return host of The Ru…
01:26:06 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
Adapt or Die, Golf Marketing with Spencer Hadelman of Advantage Marketing
Spencer Hadelman joins this episode of the Bag Drop.
Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal
Journeyman Distillery | https://www.journeymandistillery.com/
NewClub Golf Society | https://www.newcl…
01:44:02 |
Mon 19 Jul 2021
Young Tommy Morris with Stephen Proctor, Author and Historian
Stephen Proctor, author and historian, joins the Bag Drop to talk all about golf in Scotland, the R&A, and a spiritied history lesson on Young Tom Morris.
Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal
Jo…
01:21:13 |
Mon 12 Jul 2021
Gritty Journey With Bill Welter, Owner of Journeyman Distillery
Bill Welter, founder and owner of Journeyman Distillery, joins the Bag Drop. Journeyman Distillery is also the official sponsor of the Summer Medal at Sand Valley Golf Resort on the weekend of July 2…
01:34:04 |
Mon 05 Jul 2021
Meandering Through History with Dan Moore, Golf Historian & William Langford Expert
Dan Moore, a Chicago-based golf historian who's an expert of William Langford, joins us to talk about some of our society's favorite local courses (i.e. Lawsonia and Kankakee Elks) and his golf story…
01:09:05 |
Mon 28 Jun 2021
Imagine What's Next with Malcolm Scovil, Founder of Imagine Golf
Founder of Imagine Golf, Malcolm Scovil, joins the podcast to talk all things St. Andrews and imagining the best and brightest future of our game.
Our Official Sponsor of the Summer Medal
Journeyma…
01:24:06 |
Mon 21 Jun 2021
The Bag Drop Live with Ron Read, Author of Starting the U.S. Open
Ron Read, the long-time starter of the U.S. Open and the author of "Starting the US Open, From Shinnecock to Pebble Beach" joins the Bag Drop Live for a special episode.
Our Official Sponsor of the …
01:02:11 |
Mon 14 Jun 2021
One Leg at a Time with Sam Bettinardi
Sam Bettinardi, Executive Vice President of Bettinardi Golf, joins us to talk about building world-class golf equipment, untold stories about golf in Chicago, and more.
Our Official Sponsor of the S…
00:58:19 |
Mon 07 Jun 2021
Ask the Question & Open The Door with Greg Ramsey of Barnbougle Dunes
Greg Ramsey, the golf course developer behind Barnbougle Dunes in Australia and Arm End Golf Links in Tasmania, joins the Bag Drop to talk about growing up on Ratho Farm, developing world-class golf …
01:30:51 |
Mon 31 May 2021
Don't Give Up with Philip Arouca of NewClub Chicago
Philip Arouca, past Illinois Open winner (2011)and NewClub's first Chicago-based employee, joins the Bag Drop to talk about his own golf journey and diving into what he'll be doing for the society as…
01:25:02 |
Mon 24 May 2021
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