Episodes
Czabe and John Ronis react and comment on the 1st round of the 2024 Masters as Dechambeau takes a 1 stroke lead over surging Scottie Scheffler. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 04/12/24
Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Buddy Christensen to discuss the lead-up to this year's Masters Tournament. Can Tiger contend? How will the LIV players fare? New tee box on #2, and soaring prices for even practice round tickets. Plus a back-nine of non-Masters news from the golf world. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 04/10/24
Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss how every golf fan is a little bit lost now that the Tiger era truly looks over for good. Also Anthony Kim speaks to David Feherty. What's the good, bad, and the absurd about his attempted comeback. Back nine includes "ridiculous hazards" on golf courses around the world, the best "spoof" instructional videos, Chris DiMarco is an ingrate, who's got it better than Faldo, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 04/03/24
Czabe, Buddy, Jon and John discuss whether a very casual golfer should splurge for new clubs when they are expected to play more golf this season for work purposes. Also "why do you play the greatest game ever in the first place?" Plus a Back-9 featuring Rahm Regrets? Sprinkler head rules. Paddy Harrington and chipping advice. And more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 03/27/24
Czabe visits the GolfDom store in Tysons with the "Gang" as they discuss Scottie Scheffler going back-to-back at the Players thanks to a nuclear lip-out by Wyndham Clark. Welcome to LIV Island. Does Yasir have the Tour right where he wants it? Max Homa nearly kills a fan. Scorecard Scorigami. Sticker shock in Ponte Vedra. Rules Trainwrecks. Are You Influenced? Going Rogue on Rollback. Gone Private. MORE.... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 03/21/24
Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to golf, including Scotty Scheffler's dominating finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory McIlroy's bad behavior on the course, and the idea of a 100-player PGA Tour. The conversation covers various topics related to the PGA Tour, including the impact of elevated tour events, proposed changes to the cut rule, playing golf in the dark, exotic golf clubs, and a discussion on Jay Monahan's press conference. The main theme...
Published 03/14/24
Looks Like The LIV Wedding Is Off! Jay Monohan's 9 Lives Anthony Kim Stinks, As Expected Full Swing, Season 2 Drops Cool Clubs - Scottsdale Ronis' Former Student Shoots 60! QR Code for House Shots on Golf Course? MORE . . . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 03/09/24
1. Anthony Kim 2. Asterisks 3. Jake Knapp 4. Can Play Out of Your Bag? 5. Mickelson Chipping Lesson 6. The Match 7. Charlie Woods 12 8. Build More Courses? 9. Fixing Scottie’s Putting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 03/01/24
The Waste Management Open goes off the rails. Tiger revels his "Sun Day Red" brand. Special Guest: Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 02/14/24
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Golf Range 03:23 Pebble Beach Wipeout 06:04 LIV Event Mexico 09:45 Spieth and Rory's Phone Call 12:41 Jaco's Mexican Adventure 18:24 Tom Brady's Tee Shot 21:22 TaylorMade vs. Costco 23:37 Favorite Private Golf Courses 27:33 Joggers or Hoodies on the Golf Course 28:43 Babe Zaharias's Clubs Sold 29:37 Saving Czabe's Grass Tee Box 32:13 PGA Merchandise Show 33:03 No More Golf Shirts or Hats 34:09 Injury Report in Golf 36:46 Technology in Golf 38:16 Nobody Cares...
Published 02/07/24
Czabe and the 'Gang discuss Grayson Murray's breakthrough win at the Sony, the sometimes awkward conversation regarding alcohol and golf. Buddy gives tribute to legendary golf retailer Carl Rose of "Carl's Golfland" and we play a Quick 9! (02:19) Grayson Murray won in Hawaii on Sunday (13:05) Two golfing friends who have struggled with alcohol are missing this spring trip (17:06) Capital Golf gang weighs in on controversial ruling at Sony Championship (23:08) Two big names in golf retail...
Published 01/20/24
Czabe is back with the boys for a new year nerding out about golf! John Ronis and Jon Guhl join him to discuss Rory's seeming surrender to LIV not going anywhere. Also course redesign ninja and rising star Andrew Green joins to discuss the impact of the distance rollback on architecture. Plus an "Emergency Nine." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Published 01/13/24
In the ultimate "Get Off My Lawn" bureaucratic move, the governing bodies of the game of golf have decided to "do something" about distance in golf. Too bad, it really won't do anything but lead to lawsuits and arguments. JOHN RONIS and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN joined Czabe today on his CzabeCast podcast to discuss, so we decided to cross-post it here as well for you golf nerds who don't listen to Czabe on a daily basis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...
Published 12/07/23
Europe took it to the Americans with a 16.5 to 11.5 victory at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy. But was it even really that close? Czabe and the rest of the Capital Golf Gang break down where this year's edition of the Ryder Cup was won, where it was lost and what the U.S.A. needs to do to get this thing back on track for 2025 when the greatest exhibition in golf comes back to America at Bethpage Black on Long Island, NY. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
Published 10/07/23
On a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are we about the playing of the 44th Ryder Cup Matches? The gang breakdown what's coming down the pipe for us at starting on September 29th at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia Montecelio, just northeast of Rome — the names (or no-names) that we'll be watching, the stars that won't be there and maybe a bit of intrigue about a course few people know much about. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...
Published 09/16/23
The golf world is up in arms at the Justin Thomas selection for the Ryder Cup team. Is it a "Boys Club" selection? A "Team Chemistry" selection? Or did Zach Johnson actually get it right? Czabe, John Ronis and and Jon Guhl break it down as a tight threesome this week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Published 09/02/23
We've got the full Capital Golf Gang crew back together this week. Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl and Buddy Christenson get together at Golfdom in Tyson's Corner. At the top of the show the group digs into the old mantra John Ronis learned years ago — "Ability minus Distractions equals Performance" and how it isn't just for the high-performance players and can be incorporated into even the friendliness of rounds. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
Published 08/26/23
After a couple of weeks on the road, the Capital Golf Gang returns to fitting bay #1 at Golfdom of Tyson's Corner, VA. Top of the card this week is "How does the PGA Tour actually work?" Who gets into the playoffs? When does the season end? When does it start? What about the LIV guys? Who decides these things? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Published 08/19/23
Should you be able to play the tees you want, or should the course be able to force you to play a specific set of tees based on your handicap? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Published 07/22/23
Czabe assembles the gang again with John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, Christopher Johnson. While we are deep into the hot and sultry dog days of summer, the golf continues. The crazy things people call golf shops about, where does the LIV / PGA tour stand and a quick back 9. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Published 07/15/23
This week the gang breaks down Rickie Fowler's triumphant return to the winner's circle. Plus, not only is Fowler back, but Ron Thomas makes his return this week to the Capital Golf Gang and brings a guest, former PGA Tour player Michael Muehr. The gang dissects what makes Rickie so popular, where his game went off the rails and the grueling process of how he got it back. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Published 07/08/23
Mr. Ronis and Mr. Guhl join Czabe for this week's episode of the Capital Golf Gang. We've got a bit of a wrap up this week as Czabe ties up some loose ends after his trip to Scotland and he and the boys look back at the U.S. Open, the Travelers and other fill-in details that have happened since the last episode two weeks ago. One common theme — if the course is soft, the pro's are going to tear it up. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...
Published 07/01/23
"Roll down the window, let the breeze flow. Tune in to the Beach Boys, baby, and let the music's rhythm grow." With Randy Newman's iconic "I Love LA" blasting through the radio, the U.S. Open descends upon the prestigious L.A. Country Club this week. This much-anticipated event marks only the 6th occasion the tournament graces California's shores, and it proudly claims its 8th West Coast appearance. As the television screen projects breathtaking visuals, we East Coasters have the joy of...
Published 06/15/23
The PGA Tour and LIV Tour merger has left the golfing community stunned and curious about its implications. Czabe has assembled the Gang to dig into its financial considerations, legal concerns, the influence of Saudi money. The merger underscores the complex dynamics of the sports landscape today and the impact this merger will have on players, fans, and the sport as a whole will be fascinating to watch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...
Published 06/09/23
The on-going popularity of golf and its positive and negative impacts; Emiliano Grillo reminds us of what golf is all about while waiting to start the playoff at the Colonial; the unusual opportunity that came up to strike a moving ball; and the LIV Tour makes its first visit to the DC area. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Published 06/03/23