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
The Masters, Part 2: 1980 to 2019 - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio
In part two of our Masters edition with PJ Malik, we pick up where we left off in the 80s and make our way through the Tiger years and what to expect for 2019.
An Exhaustive History of The Masters, Part 1 - PJ Malik, Statistician at FOX Sports & PGA Tour Radio
In this special two-part Masters edition of the Bag Drop, I spoke with PJ Malik, who is a statistician and researcher for FOX Sports and PGA Tour Radio. In part one, we learn about PJ’s fascinating j…
True Craftsman - Paul Ciccarelli, Owner of Aim Better, Assistant Superintendent at The Dunes Club
In this episode, we’re honored to speak with Paul Ciccarelli, Assistant Superintendent of The Dunes Club in New Buffalo, Michigan and the owner of Aim Better Golf, a craft shop that makes golf specif…
A Chattanooga Golf Legend, Part 2 - Doug Stein, Founder & President of Black Creek Club
In part two of our episode with Doug Stein, founder and president of Black Creek Club, Doug and I talk about the new world of golf media, his golf travels and playing some of the top courses in Ameri…
A Chattanooga Golf Legend, Part 1 - Doug Stein, Founder & President of Black Creek Club
In our latest installment of the people and places in the surrounding area of NewClub’s first Spring Meeting, I spoke with Doug Stein, founder and president of Black Creek Club in Chattanooga, Tennes…
The Forever Point Guard - Andy Mack, CEO of SnapMobile
In this episode, I spoke with Andy Mack, CEO of SnapMobile, a tech company based in Chicago. In our first in-person pod, Andy reveals his basketball idol, how J.B. Holmes helped shape his future, wha…
The All-American - Marty Schiene, Men’s Golf Coach at DePaul University
In this episode, we spoke with Marty Schiene, a former All-American at University of Illinois, three-time Illinois Open champion, former member of the PGA tour, and the head men’s golf coach at Depau…
Out of the Ordinary, Part 2 - Rob Collins, Designer and Architect of Sweetens Cove
In part 2 of this episode, Rob and I discuss our first experiences playing the old course in St. Andrews, its impact on his design principles and view of the game, Rob’s dream design scenarios, a tea…
Out of the Ordinary, Part 1 - Rob Collins, Designer and Architect of Sweetens Cove
In this two-part episode, I spoke with Rob Collins, the golf course architect, designer, and influential force behind Sweetens Cove in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. In part 1, we talk about the creatio…
Just Breathe - Dr. Joe Parent, Author of ZenGolf
On this very special episode I speak with Dr. Joseph Parent, author of the best selling book Zen Golf. Dr. Joe has been a PGA tour instructor for the last 35 years has changed the way golf is taught …
On The Road - Patrick Koenig, the RGV Tour
In this episode, we spoke with the founder of the RGV Tour, Patrick Koenig. On January 31, 2018, Patrick set out in his appropriately named “recreational golf vehicle” to play as much golf as humanly…
The Doctors of Golf - Maxwell Evans, PGA teaching professional at SmartGolf & Fitness
In this episode of the Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, we spoke with Maxwell Evans, PGA teaching professional at SmartGolf & Fitness in Chicago. Max represents the next wave of instructors who util…
The Old Pro - Mike Harmon, PGA, Director of Golf at Secession Golf Club
In this episode, our guest is Mike Harmon, PGA professional, and the director of golf at Secession Golf Club in Beaufort, South Carolina. When we asked Mike to highlight some of his golf accomplishme…
Your Friendly Neighborhood PGA Pro - Carrie Williams, Exec. Dir. of the IL PGA of America
In this episode we’re speaking with Carrie Williams, the executive director of the Illinois section for the PGA of America. As the largest sports organization in the world, the PGA of America runs so…
Golf, Life and Royal County Down - Kevin Dorrian, Caddie at Royal County Down
When traveling to Ireland to play the oldest and most well-known golf clubs in the world, one might stand out: Royal County Down. I've played it twice before, but this time was unique and special bec…
The Don - Don Pieper, GM and Director of Golf at the Merit Club
Our first guest on the NewClub podcast is Don Pieper, PGA, the general manager and director of golf at the Merit Club in Libertyville, Illinois. Hear about how Don got into the golf business, why he’…
The Business of Golf - Steve Skinner, CEO of KemperSports & KemperLesnik
Some analysts say the golf business is dwindling. Others contest that after years of decline, the industry has stabilized and is now positioned for a resurgence. Regardless of what the stats show, th…