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Golfing in the Garden State
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Golfing in the Garden State, like you’ve never heard it. Hosted by Mike Puorro, this podcast dives deep into New Jersey’s golf scene with 2 episodes every week. From honest course breakdowns and real clubhouse stories to in-depth conversations with head professionals, rising amateurs, touring pros, and the people shaping golf across the state, this is where New Jersey golf lives. Public tracks, private clubs, hidden gems, and everything in between - if it matters to NJ golf, it’s covered here. Subscribe, rate, and tap in before your next round. And yes - DROP stands for Driver off the Parkway.

  1. 23 uur geleden

    Chris Gotterup’s PGA Tour Closing Standard and Crystal Springs Resort

    Chris Gotterup’s final-round 62 at the John Deere Classic changed the conversation around New Jersey’s best golfer. Mike and Chris examine how Gotterup erased a five-shot deficit, won with his brother Patrick on the bag, and added another closing round that places him among the most dangerous winners on the PGA Tour. The episode also covers Mike’s three-day Crystal Springs Resort experience, including Grand Cascades Lodge, Ballyowen, Black Bear and Wild Turkey. From championship golf and resort hospitality to the premium price point and stay-and-play value, this episode defines where Crystal Springs belongs in New Jersey golf and the broader Northeast golf getaway conversation. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.

    57 min.

  2. 1 dag geleden

    Is 12 Holes the Future of Golf? Mays XII Thinks So

    Can 12 holes deliver a better modern golf experience than 18? Mays XII is betting that it can. Opening July 11 in Mays Landing, New Jersey, the former Mays Landing Country Club has been transformed into one of the most interesting new golf concepts in the state. Mays XII offers a legitimate round with full-length Par 3’s, Par 4’s and Par 5’s, while reducing the total playing time to approximately two to two-and-a-half hours. The DROP received an early look at the course before its public opening. The biggest surprise was how quickly Frank Ruocco and his team brought the property back to life. The conditions were impressive, the layout was playable without feeling overly easy and every Par 3 demanded a committed, high-quality tee shot. The round finishes with the memorable 12th hole, where the second shot plays toward the green with the completely renovated clubhouse in the background. It is a fitting conclusion to a course built around more than golf alone. Mays XII combines an affordable round, a putting green, food from LaScala’s and a clubhouse atmosphere designed to give golfers a reason to stay after the final putt. The result is a different kind of golf experience centered on quality, pace, atmosphere and the social side of the game. This is not an executive course, and it is not simply a shortened version of traditional golf. It is a real test of golf presented in a format that may better fit the way many people want to experience the game today. Watch the complete Course Feature for an early look at Mays XII, our honest impressions of the course and a conversation with Frank Ruocco about the vision behind its transformation. Subscribe to The DROP Podcast for more Course Features, conversations and stories celebrating Golfing in the Garden State.

    24 min.
  3. Baltusrol Golf Club - Upper Course: NJ Golf’s 125th Amateur Preview

    5 dgn geleden

    Baltusrol Golf Club - Upper Course: NJ Golf’s 125th Amateur Preview

    Jaimie Pierson, Head Golf Professional at Baltusrol Golf Club, previews the Upper Course ahead of the 125th New Jersey Amateur Championship, where the cut will be established Tuesday and the champion crowned Wednesday afternoon. Although it has often stood beside the Lower’s larger major-championship profile, the Upper owns a defining history of its own, including the 1936 U.S. Open and 1985 U.S. Women’s Open. Its 2025 restoration by Gil Hanse returned the scale, movement and strategic character of A.W. Tillinghast’s original design. This episode examines how Baltusrol Mountain, natural elevation changes, restored fairway lines and expanded greens shape the Upper’s championship test. Jaimie explains where players can score, why shorter holes such as Nos. 9 and 12 still demand precision, how the restored dual greens at 14 change the strategy, and what the final stretch of 16, 17 and 18 will require under pressure. It is a complete preview of the course that will determine the cut and ultimately decide the 125th New Jersey Amateur. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.

    52 min.
  4. Baltusrol Golf Club - Lower Course: NJ Golf’s 125th Amateur Preview

    6 dgn geleden

    Baltusrol Golf Club - Lower Course: NJ Golf’s 125th Amateur Preview

    Jaimie Pierson, Head Golf Professional at Baltusrol Golf Club, previews the Lower Course ahead of the 125th New Jersey Amateur Championship. Opened in 1922 as part of A.W. Tillinghast’s groundbreaking dual-course design and restored by Gil Hanse, the Lower has hosted some of the defining championships and moments in American golf. For this milestone State Amateur, it will play as a par 70, with Nos. 1 and 7 converted into long Par 4’s that immediately change the scoring expectations and character of the round. Pierson explains where players must accept par, which holes still offer legitimate birdie opportunities and how the restored bunkers, expanded greens, fairway lines and ground-game options shape tournament strategy. The discussion covers the demanding opening seven holes, the risk-reward decision at No. 13, the restored Sahara bunker at No. 17 and the opportunity waiting at No. 18. It is a complete championship preview of the course that will open the event Monday and begin the final 36 holes Wednesday morning. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.

    51 min.

  5. 30 jun

    Who Will Win the 125th New Jersey Amateur at Baltusrol?

    The 125th New Jersey Amateur Championship heads to Baltusrol Golf Club, where 102 of the state’s best players will compete across 72 holes on the Lower and Upper Courses. Mike and Chris preview the championship format, the two-course rotation, the demanding 36-hole final day, the significance of the milestone edition and the leading contenders. They examine the pressure facing defending champion Barnes Blake at his home club, Troy Vannucci’s consistent contention in New Jersey majors, Jimmy Arbes’ recent momentum and what it will take to earn the title and an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Amateur at Merion. Mike also shares his immediate reactions from Brigantine Golf Links, The Legacy Club, Greate Bay Country Club and Mays XII, four South Jersey properties offering completely different versions of the golf experience. The episode also covers the Travelers Championship, New Jersey players on the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour, John Deere Classic picks and the best public and semi-private golf in Monmouth County. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.

    1 u 1 m
  6. Jimmy Arbes: 2026 New Jersey Mid-Amateur Champion

    25 jun

    Jimmy Arbes: 2026 New Jersey Mid-Amateur Champion

    Jimmy Arbes captured the 2026 New Jersey Mid-Amateur Championship after a dominant week of match play at Alpine Country Club, defeating three-time New Jersey Player of the Year Troy Vannucci, 3 and 1, in the final. After falling in the semifinals one year earlier, Arbes explains what changed, how he handled the pressure of another championship opportunity and why patience, recovery and course management became the foundation of his breakthrough. Arbes traces his background in golf, what has kept him committed to improving and how he balances work, life and the demands of high-level amateur competition. He also details the mental shift from stroke-play qualifying to match play, the importance of distance control on a demanding championship course and what it means to finally win a New Jersey Golf major after years of coming close. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.

    52 min.

  7. 24 jun

    Scotland in New Jersey? Why Twisted Dune Stands Apart

    Twisted Dune Golf Club brings a taste of Scotland to Egg Harbor Township and delivers one of New Jersey’s most distinctive public golf experiences. From the black tees, the par-72 layout stretches to 7,270 yards, with towering dunes, dramatic elevation changes and more than 100 bunkers creating an intimidating look without making the course feel unfair. Generous landing areas provide room off the tee, but the wind, contours and angles still reward creativity, course management and committed decisions. Conditions were phenomenal during our visit, showing why Twisted Dune is consistently regarded among the state’s top public courses. This Course Feature takes you through all 18 holes, including the reachable Par 5, 9th, where water turns the second shot into a true risk-reward decision, and the sneaky-tough Par 3, 16th. The public driving range, putting green and chipping green add to the experience, while rates range from up to $135 on a weekend morning to under $60 for weekday twilight and $40 for nine holes after 4:00 p.m.  Watch the full feature to see why Twisted Dune’s bold visuals, strategic variety and unmistakable identity make it one of the most memorable public golf experiences in New Jersey.  Subscribe to The DROP for everything Golfing in the Garden State.

    29 min.

  8. 23 jun

    Wyndham Clark Survives Shinnecock to Win the U.S. Open

    Wyndham Clark entered Sunday at Shinnecock with a six-shot lead and left as a two-time U.S. Open champion, but the final round became a test of survival. Mike, who picked Clark to win before the tournament, and Chris examine how he stopped a near-collapse, held off Sam Burns and handled a crowd openly rooting against him. They also assess Shinnecock’s championship setup, Scottie Scheffler’s missed opportunity, Keith Mitchell’s remarkable week and Xander Schauffele’s historic U.S. Open consistency. Chris reflects on his first six months and nearly 25 consecutive Tuesday episodes with The DROP, including what surprised him, how he found his role and what he sees for the future of the show. The episode also tracks New Jersey professionals across the PGA Tour, looks ahead to the Korn Ferry Tour’s return at the Memorial Health Championship, makes picks for the Travelers Championship and previews a busy week for The DROP. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.

    54 min.
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Golfing in the Garden State, like you’ve never heard it. Hosted by Mike Puorro, this podcast dives deep into New Jersey’s golf scene with 2 episodes every week. From honest course breakdowns and real clubhouse stories to in-depth conversations with head professionals, rising amateurs, touring pros, and the people shaping golf across the state, this is where New Jersey golf lives. Public tracks, private clubs, hidden gems, and everything in between - if it matters to NJ golf, it’s covered here. Subscribe, rate, and tap in before your next round. And yes - DROP stands for Driver off the Parkway.

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    Golfing in the Garden State
  • Jaren actief
    2022 - 2026
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    The DROP Podcast

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