The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf

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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. 🎧 Listen, rate, review, and subscribe to The Bag Drop: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-drop Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm ⛳ Learn more about NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf

  1. No Winter Lasts Forever: Anthony Kim, Redemption, and Spring’s Return

    3D AGO

    No Winter Lasts Forever: Anthony Kim, Redemption, and Spring’s Return

    Is your game (and your mental state) ready for the season ahead?  No Winter Lasts Forever: Anthony Kim, Redemption, and Spring’s Return — Matt Considine and Dr. Kevin Moore (“The Professor”) get into that familiar late-winter feeling: the itch to walk it out for 18 again, the hope that comes with a clean slate, and why golf still works as a quiet kind of therapy.  From Anthony Kim’s comeback to Solo Golden Hours or Dew-Sweeping with the crew, this one’s about renewal—and the things we are looking forward to most.  Follow The Bag Drop📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/thebagdropgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBagDropGolf Listen to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Website: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Join the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Support our Partners🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Connect with Matt & The Professor🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ Chapters00:00 Introduction and musical vibes02:38 Golf season anticipation + Anthony Kim’s comeback10:17 Personal growth and redemption in golf15:47 Connection and community (the walks with the crew)23:19 The joy of early morning tee times33:24 Routine, reps, and the process of improvement44:11 Looking forward to the season What is The Bag Drop?The Bag Drop delivers meaningful, untold stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today—produced by NewClub Golf Society. A club. A community. A way of life. What is NewClub?Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. 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. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it.

    49 min
  2. What'd We Miss: Masters Tickets, LIV Points, NLT/Trump, TGL, Rollback Delays, and AI Invades

    FEB 23

    What'd We Miss: Masters Tickets, LIV Points, NLT/Trump, TGL, Rollback Delays, and AI Invades

    Did you look up in February and think… wait, what happened in the golf world while I was living my life? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) run a winter catch-up for those who may not follow every headline during their off-season.  The conversation dives into:  Masters tickets getting tighter (and Augusta’s preference for quality control over cash)LIV finally getting OWGR points — what it means, what it doesn’t, and where it goes nextTGL (and the broader indoor-golf boom) as golf’s new pop-culture front doorThe golf ball rollback is getting punted again (new testing standards pushed to 2030)The National Links Trust vs Trump situation in DC — and the fight for municipal golf’s futureUSGA Green Section tech: AI + precision spraying that could reduce chemicals, cut costs, and improve sustainabilityFollow The Bag Drop: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebagdrop🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/thebagdropgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBagDropGolf🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Join the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners 🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf 🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com 🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com 🏛️ National Links Trust: https://nationallinkstrust.org 🌱 USGA Course Care / Green Section: https://www.usga.org/course-care.html 🏟️ TGL: https://tglgolf.com Listen to The Bag Drop🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf 🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor 🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ 📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction + winter check-in 10:20 Titleist talk + new gear quick hit 15:20 LIV gets OWGR points: the “now what?” conversation 20:50 Masters tickets tighten: SeatGeek + Augusta control 25:46 Golf ball rollback/testing standards punted to 2030 31:27 National Links Trust vs Trump/NLT: DC munis + the soul of public golf 37:14 TGL + indoor golf leagues: where “public-facing golf” is headed 44:37 USGA Green Section: AI precision spraying, sustainability, and cost pressure 51:30 Wrap + what we’re watching next What is NewClub? Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. 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. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.

    50 min
  3. The Moe Norman Legend: Todd Graves & the Single-Plane Swing

    FEB 17

    The Moe Norman Legend: Todd Graves & the Single-Plane Swing

    Can one swing make golf simpler — and keep you playing longer? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and cohost Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) sit down with Todd Graves (founder of Graves Golf Academy and a leading steward of Moe Norman’s single-plane swing) to explore Moe’s legend, the science of striking it pure, and why biomechanics matter more than “pretty positions.” If you’ve ever chased consistency, fought back pain, or wondered why Bryson DeChambeau geeks out like a NASA scientist on Moe Norman's legendary golf swing, this one’s for you. The conversation dives into: • Moe Norman’s legacy — and what Todd learned by spending a decade with him• Why “the sound of the golf ball” is the one true tell for the flushiest flushers• Single-plane biomechanics, efficiency, and injury prevention (especially for senior golfers)• “Positions before sequence before speed” — and why commitment beats tinkering• Bryson DeChambeau: where modern science meets Moe’s blueprint• Why Todd prefers to fit golfers into a great swing (not fit clubs to a broken one) Connect with our guests 🏌️ Todd Graves — Graves Golf Academy — https://gravesgolf.com/about-graves-golf/🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/gravesgolf | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravesgolfacademy/ | 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GravesGolfAcademy | 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GravesGolf 📘 Todd’s book: The Intelligent Golf Swing — https://intelligentgolfswing.com/ Join the NewClub community 🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners 🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Listen to The Bag Drop 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor 🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Golf Season04:24 The Legacy of Moe Norman and Single Plane Swing16:30 Todd Graves’ Journey and Connection with Moe Norman25:13 The Science Behind the Single Plane Swing41:35 Doubts and Convictions in Teaching the Single Plane Swing49:55 The Importance of Commitment in Golf Instruction57:29 Advice for Senior Golfers and Injury Prevention01:07:05 Bryson DeChambeau and Modern Golf Techniques01:09:37 Conclusion and Legacy of Moe Norman Questions or feedback for the hosts? Email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf What is NewClub? NewClub is a private golf society built for modern golfers — more access, more community, and more memorable rounds without the traditional private club baggage. What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop delivers meaningful untold stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today — with the occasional deep dive into history, architecture, and the stuff that connects us all as golfers.

    1h 13m
  4. Return to St. Andrews: The Pilgrimage II Reunion

    JAN 12

    Return to St. Andrews: The Pilgrimage II Reunion

    What happens when eight NewClub members stop being polite and start getting REAL? This is the true story of the Pilgrimage II to St. Andrews and our Reunion special… In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co‑host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) sit down with members of our Pilgrimage II crew — Robert Bruce, Scott Ford, Chris Knoizen, George Myers, Ian O’Br ien, Jay Searle, Todd Smith and Jeff Walraven — to explore how returning to St. Andrews reveals the true soul of the game. From travel mishaps and tempestuous weather to spirited matches for the Pilgrimage Quaish, this reunion episode examines the traditions, camaraderie, and life lessons forged on the links. The conversation dives into: - The peace and perspective found in St. Andrews, and why this trip feels different every time - How a lost passport and Scottish hospitality turned into an unforgettable travel story - Playing through gale‑force winds at Carnoustie and what makes links golf so memorable - The excitement of chasing the Old Course ballot and the thrill of teeing off on golf’s most storied turf - Friendly rivalries, team dynamics and the quest for the Pilgrimage Quaish - Cultural connections—from speaking Korean on the Eden course to hickory‑club rounds and Highland explorations - Life lessons about embracing the present moment and making the game accessible for everyone Connect with our guests and the Pilgrimage II Crew:  ⛳ Robert Bruce — NewClub Atlanta ⛳ Scott Ford — NewClub Atlanta ⛳ Chris Knoizen — NewClub Atlanta ⛳ George Myers — NewClub Chicago ⛳ Ian O’Br ien — NewClub National ⛳ Jay Searle — NewClub Chicago ⛳ Todd Smith — NewClub Atlanta ⛳ Jeff Walraven — NewClub National  Join the NewClub community 🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners 🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com 🌐 Adamson Links: https://www.adamsonlinks.com/ Listen to The Bag Drop 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf 🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor 🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ 📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ 🗣️ Contribute to the show! — 📧 email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the NewClub Pilgrimage 02:01 The Spirit of St. Andrews 05:43 The Pilgrimage Experience 06:48 Reflections on the Journey 09:54 Challenges and Triumphs 13:21 Unreasonable Hospitality 15:05 The Competition Dynamics 20:31 Memorable Moments at Carnoustie 23:24 Cultural Connections in Golf 28:42 The Old Course Experience 29:59 Navigating the Anxiety of Tee Times 32:47 The Experience of Playing at St. Andrews 36:32 Lessons from the Old Course 40:42 Memorable Encounters and Connections 45:17 Exploring Beyond St. Andrews 57:35 Reflections on the Pilgrimage Experience 58:04 Unexpected Moments in Golf History 01:00:14 The Hickory Experience: A Memorable Round 01:02:33 Transformative Golf Journeys: Lessons Learned 01:04:30 The Closing Dinner: Reflections and Toasts 01:09:10 Personal Growth Through Golf 01:12:32 The Spiritual Journey of Golf 01:18:13 Advice for Future Pilgrims: Embracing the Experience What is NewClub? Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. 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. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in‑depth discussions on all things golf.

    1h 27m
  5. Rolling with the Punches: MMA Fights and Fourball Heights

    12/08/2025

    Rolling with the Punches: MMA Fights and Fourball Heights

    How does a professional MMA fighter go from combat to the course and find meaning in amateur golf?  In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) sit down with Caleb Bowman (former MMA fighter & Chief Sales Officer at Solid Property Investments) to explore the more profound parallels between combat sports, competitive golf, mental discipline, and the selfless pursuit of purpose—on and off the course. The conversation dives into: Matt & Kevin’s long-awaited debut at the USGA Four-Ball QualifierCaleb’s journey from the MMA cage to the golf courseHow adrenaline, fear, and mental discipline shape performanceThe power of selflessness, service, and mission workGolf as a mirror for life’s challenges and personal growthWhy minimizing mistakes—on the course and in life—creates breakthroughsThe birdie game, snacks as strategy, and the psychology of partnership playConnect with our guest 🔨 Caleb Bowman — Solid Property Investments (Roofing & Construction, GA): https://www.solidpropertyga.com Join the NewClub community 🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners 🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf 🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com 🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Listen to The Bag Drop 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf 🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor 🎙️ Matt Considine ("The Host") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ 📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ 🗣️ Contribute to the show! 📧 thebagdrop@newclub.golf Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:32 The Journey to the USGA Four-Ball09:47 Meeting Caleb Bowman12:09 The Social Side of Golf14:07 Competition & the Fighter’s Mindset17:14 Where Four-Ball Came From20:27 Why Four-Ball Is So Popular22:34 Team Dynamics & Trust26:07 The Importance of Snacks30:38 Inside the Birdie Game35:07 Adrenaline in Golf vs MMA41:57 Selflessness & Mission Work55:28 Golf’s Hardest Life Lessons58:32 Community & Connection59:30 Major Golf Event Moments01:05:21 From Beginner to Plus-Two01:12:04 Mental Strategies for Improvement What is NewClub? Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. 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. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.

    1h 25m
  6. Inside Proving Ground Golf Club: The Patron Member Model with World-Class, Walking-First, Sustainable Design

    11/24/2025

    Inside Proving Ground Golf Club: The Patron Member Model with World-Class, Walking-First, Sustainable Design

    Can a walking-first golf club in metro Detroit blend a patron-style membership model with public access and sustainable design—and still feel like a world-class place to play golf? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine (Founder of NewClub) and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (AKA The Professor) sit down with Proving Ground Golf Club’s Ben Cowan to explore how a walking-first, public-access course outside Detroit is rethinking memberships and club culture. From the patron member model and daily public tee times to sustainable maintenance practices and a complete Mike DeVries reimagining of Dunham Hills, they dig into what it takes to build a modern club that puts golf—and community—first. The conversation dives into: Why walking golf changes the cadence of a round, the quality of conversation, and the health of the gameHow golf societies and “clubs without real estate” shaped Ben’s view of membership and communityProving Ground’s patron member model: affordable dues, no initiation, and daily public-access tee timesSustainability and maintenance meld: rough that’s actually rough, bunkers as bunkers, and walkable routingWorking with architect Mike DeVries to turn Dunham Hills into a walking-first modern classicJuniors, high school teams, pace-of-play pledges, and why access sits at the center of the projectConnect with our guests ⛳️ Proving Ground Golf Club / Ben Cowan — http://www.devriesgolfdetroit.com/ | 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/DevriesGolfDet | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devriesgolfdetroit/ | ✉️ Email: devriesgolfdetroit@gmail.com Join the NewClub community🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & partners ⛳️ NewClub Golf Society: https://www.newclub.golf 🎯 Titleist: https://www.titleist.com 📊 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Listen to The Bag Drop 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf 🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ 🎧 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-drop Connect with Matt & The Professor 🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ 📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction & fall-golf banter 05:00 Walking vs. riding 14:00 Golf societies & Walking Golfers Society 26:00 Patron member model & daily public access 39:00 Sustainability, maintenance meld & DeVries’ vision 52:00 Juniors, culture & pace of play 01:03:00 Rapid-fire questions & closing What is NewClub? NewClub Golf Society is a private golf society without real estate for committed golfers who care more about access, architecture, and community than locker-room status. Members enjoy curated tee sheets, competitions, events, and bucket-list travel across partner clubs in each chapter. What is The Bag Drop?The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf shares weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping the game today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, the show pairs honest, curious conversations with expert insight from clubs, courses, and every corner of golf’s evolving landscape.

    1h 30m
  7. Mid-Am Crossroads: Reinstated Pros, NIL & USGA

    11/10/2025

    Mid-Am Crossroads: Reinstated Pros, NIL & USGA

    What does “amateur” really mean in 2025—when reinstated pros, NIL, and a Masters invite collide? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) explore how reinstated professionals, NIL-era amateurs, and governing-body policy are reshaping elite amateur golf—the discussion is timely and personal, as the duo is prepping for their own USGA Four-Ball bid in November. The conversation dives into: 🗺️ USGA Four-Ball prep, roles, and strategy ahead of Nov 17 Qualifier🏁 NewClub Atlanta Club Championship at Bobby Jones GC: pick-the-tee strategy, massive greens, and champions crowned🍬 A candy-fueled warm-up: the “leftovers,” Top-10 sellers🧲 The “college putter” decision, arm-bar stance, and putting science (range of motion → more makes!)🧾 Reinstatement basics: fees, true “cooling-off,” back-dating, and living like an am💼 NIL’s ripple effects and why “reps never leave you”🏆 The Mid-Am flashpoint: late-round fields stacked with reinstated players and the Masters invite incentive🧭 Solutions: hard red lines (e.g., PGA/KFT wins), multi-year restrictions for crown-jewel amateur events, or a new competitive categoryJoin the NewClub community 🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners 🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf 🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com 🌐 Golf Blueprint: https://www.golfblueprint.com Listen to The Bag Drop 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf 🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor 🎙️ Matt Considine — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ 📚 Dr. Kevin Moore ("The Professor") — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ 🗣️ Contribute to the show! — 📧 thebagdrop@newclub.golf Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Four-Ball announcement (Nov 17, White Homs CC) 02:11 Four-Ball prep, roles, and strategy 02:10–02:48 Putting science: range-of-motion and make rates (via NLU/Sasho MacKenzie) 03:00 The “college putter,” arm-bar stance, and chasing true potential 05:20 Post-Halloween candy banter; Top-10 sellers; M&M’s at #1 09:26 NewClub Atlanta Club Championship at Bobby Jones GC; pick-the-tee match play 11:46 Reinstatement 101: application, fees, back-dating, and “live like an amateur” 19:59 NIL’s impact and why waiting on new policy may be smart 22:17 Scale check: 700–800 reinstatement applications per year 26:00 2025 U.S. Mid-Am flashpoint: reinstated players in late rounds 27:44 Masters invite as unstated motivator 30:48 History: from class lines to competition reality 37:04 “Reps never leave you”: why fresh pro reps create imbalance 49:22 Colt Knost: sincerity vs consequences and dilution risk 53:55 Solution space: thresholds, categories, and principles 58:22 Easy red lines: PGA/KFT wins 01:06:32 Cooling-off vs reinstatement windows; restricted-event idea 01:14:13 Will the USGA act? Principles vs popularity 01:18:38 Iron sharpens iron; closing thoughts What is NewClub? Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. 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. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.

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  8. Crystal Downs Golf Club

    10/27/2025

    Crystal Downs Golf Club

    What makes Crystal Downs a thinking golfer’s paradise? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine and co-host Dr. Kevin Moore (a.k.a. “The Professor”) unpack the fractured mid-amateur landscape, lay out their plan for a first-ever U.S. Four-Ball Qualifier together, and then flip the mics as The Professor interviews Matt about his first walk at Alister MacKenzie and Perry Maxwell’s Northern Michigan masterpiece, Crystal Downs Country Club. From minimalist clubhouse culture to wind-swept strategy and ecology in full bloom, this one’s for design-curious golfers who love a course that makes you think on every shot. The conversation dives into: Mid-amateurs today: reinstated pros, club championships, and why four-ball is the perfect proving groundPrepping for the U.S. Four-Ball: roles, strategy, and a putter identity crisisFirst impressions at Crystal Downs: the scenic approach, the “no sign” mystique, and a welcoming, golf-first vibeClubhouse culture: small, timeless, and egalitarian (yes, ball washers on every tee)Ecology and feel: monarchs, wildlife, native plants, and how they elevate the experienceRouting, wind, and strategy: severe contours, half-par tension, and the unforgettable 5–8 stretchPatience and stewardship: tree management, preservation, and letting the course reveal itselfHistory: MacKenzie/Maxwell lore, the connector par-3, and a 1970s “walk up and join” storyCrystal Downs Country Club 🏌️ Website: https://www.crystaldowns.org 📖 Top 100 Golf Courses profile: https://www.top100golfcourses.com/golf-course/crystal-downs Join the NewClub community 🌍 Website: https://www.newclub.golf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newclubgolf/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newclubgolf 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newclubgolf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/newclub Links & Partners 🐝 NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf 🏌️ Titleist: https://www.titleist.com Listen to The Bag Drop 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH 🎧 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/633c8703-5880-4522-bd6d-5967b45fc777/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf 🎧 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-drop 🎧 Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm/ Connect with Matt & The Professor 🎙️ Matt Considine — X/Twitter: https://x.com/consequential85 | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consequence18/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-considine-103bb21/ 📚 Dr. Kevin Moore (“The Professor”) — 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/kevcmoore | 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevcmoore/ | 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moore-177b30b3/ Contribute to the show! 🗣️💬 Email: thebagdrop@newclub.golf Chapters 00:00 Introduction and context 02:40 The mid-amateur landscape 05:47 Prepping for the U.S. Four-Ball Qualifier 08:31 Anticipation of Crystal Downs 11:28 The drive and arrival experience 19:33 Clubhouse ethos and culture 24:21 The ethos of improvement 25:19 First-tee jitters 26:34 Ecology and wildlife at Crystal Downs 28:06 Course design and natural beauty 30:02 Playing Crystal Downs 31:38 Legacy and accessibility in golf 34:09 Completeness of the golf course 36:00 Flow and strategy in course design 37:53 The challenge of Crystal Downs 41:55 Comparative course analysis 44:16 The legacy of Alister MacKenzie What is NewClub? Founded in 2017, NewClub is the premier private golf society in the United States. It blends the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability of public golf. 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. NewClub is revolutionizing golf membership, making the game more meaningful for those who love it. What is The Bag Drop? The Bag Drop features weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping golf today. Produced by NewClub Golf Society, each episode blends authenticity and expert insights for passionate golfers at all levels. Special guests from clubs, courses, and every corner of the changing landscape join us for thoughtful, in-depth discussions on all things golf.

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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. 🎧 Listen, rate, review, and subscribe to The Bag Drop: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-drop Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm ⛳ Learn more about NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf

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