The DROP Podcast

Golfing in the Garden State

Golfing in the Garden State, like you’ve never heard it. Join Mike Puorro and Ryan Kulat for two new episodes every week diving into New Jersey’s golf scene - from honest course reviews and clubhouse stories to interviews with head pros, rising stars, and local legends. Whether you play public, private, or somewhere in between, this is your inside line on NJ golf. Tap in before your next round.

  1. 6 天前

    Steve Sieg: Nearly 40 Years Shaping Golf at Navesink Country Club

    This week on The DROP Podcast, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in New Jersey golf history: Steve Sieg, longtime Head Golf Professional at Navesink Country Club and a true steward of the game. Over nearly four decades at Navesink, Steve helped shape generations of golfers - teaching more than 1,000 members and their children, mentoring 11 assistant professionals into head pro roles, and setting the club’s course record (64 from the Blue Tees) along the way. A multi-time NJPGA Champion, NJ State Open winner, and NJPGA Hall of Fame inductee, Steve’s career blends elite playing ability, legendary teaching, and unwavering leadership at one of the Garden State’s most respected clubs. In this conversation, Steve reflects on building a championship-level culture, developing professionals who went on to lead clubs across the state, and what it means to leave a lasting legacy in golf. We dive into his nearly decade-long service on the PGA of America Board, including roles as Vice President and President, and how those experiences shaped his view of the game beyond the ropes. From competitive highlights to daily routines that kept him grounded, this episode is a masterclass in longevity, mentorship, and service to the game. We close with a Rapid-Fire Final Round, delivering quick insights and personal moments from a career that helped define Golfing in the Garden State. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of New Jersey golf stories that matter.

    39 分鐘
  2. 12月4日

    Ina Kim-Schaad: 2025 USGA Women’s Mid-Am Champion

    Ina Kim-Schaad arrives fresh off one of the most dramatic finishes in USGA history - a 23-hole marathon at Monterey Peninsula that ended with an 18-foot birdie to capture the 2025 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. The win not only made her a two-time Mid-Am champion, but cemented her place among the elite, becoming just the sixth player ever to claim multiple titles. From setting a women’s course record en route to winning the 2024 New York State Women’s Amateur, to earning the 2024 MGA Women’s Player of the Year honors, to representing the MGA in her fifth Carey Cup appearance, her last two seasons have been a showcase of resilience, poise, and world-class competitive instincts. In this episode, Ina opens up about the mental discipline that carried her through the longest final in championship history, how turning 40 reshaped her approach to competition, and why diving deeper into the mental side of the game transformed both her joy and her performance. As a Fearless Golf Certified Mental Skills Instructor, she brings rare insight into how elite players think under pressure, reset after setbacks, and unlock competitive confidence. Whether you’re a devoted Met Area golfer or simply love stories of grit at the game’s highest amateur levels, this conversation delivers everything: strategy, vulnerability, and the mindset behind a champion who keeps finding new ways to elevate her game. Follow The DROP for your weekly fix of Golfing in the Garden State.

    40 分鐘
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簡介

Golfing in the Garden State, like you’ve never heard it. Join Mike Puorro and Ryan Kulat for two new episodes every week diving into New Jersey’s golf scene - from honest course reviews and clubhouse stories to interviews with head pros, rising stars, and local legends. Whether you play public, private, or somewhere in between, this is your inside line on NJ golf. Tap in before your next round.

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