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The DROP Podcast
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…
Episodes
The DROP PodcastBen “Lurch” Severance: Barstool Sports, The Fore Play Era, and Life After Golf Media
Ben “Lurch” Severance was part of Fore Play before it was a brand - back when the audience was still forming and the identity of modern golf media wasn’t fully…
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March Madness: First Four Advance
The Race for the Crown returns and the standard rises with it. The Qualifying Round determines which four courses earn the final spots in this year’s Field of…
The DROP PodcastMichael Buell: True Spec Golf and What Defines a Professional Club Fitting
Michael Buell, Master Fitter, True Spec Golf; Golf.com contributor explains what a professional club fitting should actually fix and why chasing more distance…
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New Jersey Public Golf: North vs. South Jersey - Which Is Better?
North Jersey vs. South Jersey: who actually has the better public golf? Mike takes the North, Chris rides with the South, and we keep it strictly to public…
The DROP PodcastJaeger Kovich | Proper Golf, NJ Architecture & the Aronimink Restoration
Today’s guest is Jaeger Kovich, founder of Proper Golf and a golf course architect whose shaping work has influenced courses across New Jersey and the…
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2026 NJ Golf Major Championship Schedule: Dates, Courses & Registration
The 2026 NJ Golf Major Championship schedule is set. Dates are confirmed, venues are locked in, and registration is about to open. In this episode of The DROP…
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Mike Jacobs: Building Tee2Green & the Future of Indoor Golf in New Jersey
Mike Jacobs didn’t stumble into the indoor golf business - he built Tee2Green with intention. In this focused conversation, the President of Tee2Green details…
The DROP PodcastEdmund Broderick: 2025 New Jersey PGA Assistant Player of the Year
Coming off one of the most dominant seasons the section has seen, this week on The DROP Podcast we’re joined by Edmund Broderick, the 2025 New Jersey PGA…
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Chris Gotterup Wins Again + James Nicholas Breaks Through
Two former DROP Podcast guests. Two huge wins. One incredible week for the boys!In this special midweek episode, we celebrate a pair of breakthrough…
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The Top 3 Counties for Public Golf in New Jersey
If you asked ten golfers in New Jersey to name the best county for public golf, you’d probably get ten different answers - usually based on a limited number of…
The DROP PodcastEthan Ng: From Stanford to the Grind of Q-School
Fresh off Final Stage of Q-School, this week on The DROP Podcast we’re joined by Ethan Ng - Stanford alum, rising professional, and a New Jersey-based player…
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The Championship History of Golfing in the Garden State
New Jersey isn’t just a great place to play golf - it’s been a proving ground for the greatest players and the biggest championships in the game. In this…
The DROP PodcastRyan McCormick: Why He Taped His Mouth Shut & Q-School Pressure
From taping his mouth shut on tour to standing on the edge of Q-School pressure, this is the moment that made golf fans stop scrolling and the conversation…
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NJ Public Courses Golfers Keep Recommending - Here’s Why I’m Finally Playing Them in 2026
There are public golf courses in New Jersey that golfers will drive hours to play - and somehow, I still haven’t checked off some of the biggest ones yet. We…
The DROP PodcastJason Sobel on the Future of the PGA Tour, Golf’s Shifting Landscape, and Major Champion Picks
Jason Sobel - award-winning golf journalist and SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio host - joins The DROP Podcast for an in-depth conversation on where professional golf…
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Chris Gotterup Opens 2026 With a Statement Win
The 2026 season didn’t just start - it shifted. Chris Gotterup opened the year with authority at the Sony Open in Hawaii, firing a final-round 64 to seize…
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5 Private Golf Courses in New Jersey I Still Haven’t Played
There are private golf courses in New Jersey that still feel like unfinished business - courses that keep calling even after years of playing some of the best…
The DROP PodcastJake Stoutland: Golf’s New Storyteller, Philadelphia Golf, and the Hidden Details That Matter
Today on The DROP Podcast, we sit down with Jake Stoutland - one of golf’s most compelling new storytellers - who’s redefining how golfers understand the game…
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New Jersey’s BEST Public Golf Under the Microscope: The Composite 9
This week on The DROP Podcast, the focus shifts from gated fairways to golf everyone can access. Using only public and municipal courses played throughout…
The DROP PodcastRiggs from Barstool Sports on Fore Play, Golf Media, and The Future of the Game
This week on The DROP Podcast, we’re joined by Sam “Riggs” Bozoian - better known as Riggs from Barstool Sports - one of the most influential voices in modern…
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Building New Jersey’s Ultimate Composite 9: Private Course Holes That Hold Up
This week on The DROP Podcast, we’re building a true New Jersey Composite 9 - using only real holes from private courses played in 2025. No rankings. No…
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Diamo Streaser on Becoming Head Pro at Watchung Valley Golf Club
In this episode of The DROP Podcast, we’re joined by Diamo Streaser, Head Golf Professional at Watchung Valley Golf Club, for a candid conversation about his…
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One Last Round: The End of a Chapter
This week on The DROP Podcast, we close out 2025 with a special final episode and Ryan’s final appearance on the show. To send it off the right way, we run…
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Mike Attara: 2025 NJPGA Professional of the Year & Leader in Growing the Game
This week on The DROP Podcast, we’re joined by Mike Attara, founder and president of Spirit Golf Management, 2025 NJPGA Golf Professional of the Year, and…
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The Future of The DROP Podcast: A Major Change for Golfing in the Garden State
This episode of The DROP Podcast marks a meaningful moment in the journey of Golfing in the Garden State. Ryan and Mike share an honest conversation about a…
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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…
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The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Golfers
This week on The DROP Podcast, we break down the best gifts for golfers just in time for the holidays, delivering the ultimate 2025 golf gift guide for every…
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Jason Birnbaum: Coaching Elite Golf, Junior Talent & Tour-Level Players
Jason Birnbaum, Director of Instruction at Manhattan Woods Golf Academy, joins the show for a deep dive into what truly separates elite golfers from the rest…
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Top 10 Private Courses Played in New Jersey — 2025 Rankings
This week on The DROP Podcast, we unveil our highly anticipated Top 10 Private Courses Played in New Jersey for 2025, a full breakdown of Ryan’s list, Mike’s…
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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…
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Top 10 Public Courses PLAYED in New Jersey for 2025
This week on The DROP Podcast, we dive into one of our most anticipated conversations of the year: our Top 10 Public Courses Played in New Jersey for 2025…
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Chris Powers of Golf Digest: A Jersey Voice Shaping Modern Golf
This week on The DROP Podcast, we welcome New Jersey native Chris Powers, Senior Writer for Golf Digest and co-host of The Loop podcast. From his early days…
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Winter Golf Getaways: The Must-Book Trips for NJ Golfers
Winter is officially closing in on the Garden State, which means it’s prime time to lock in your next golf escape and The DROP Podcast has your winter golf…
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Christina Parsells: NJ’s 2024 Women’s Mid-Am Champion Shaping NJ Golf
Christina Parsells brings elite credentials and undeniable presence to this week’s episode as we highlight one of New Jersey’s most accomplished and…
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Hidden Creek Golf Club: New Jersey’s True Hidden Gem
A huge thank you to Mirza and the Dormie Network team for hosting at Hidden Creek Golf Club - a day that perfectly captured the soul of South Jersey golf…
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Rory Asselta: 2025 NJ Boys Golfer of the Year
Rory Asselta - the 2025 NJ Boys Golfer of the Year - joins the show after a freshman season that rewrote New Jersey golf history. Representing St. Joseph…
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Hollywood Golf Club: A Golden Age Masterpiece in NJ
Our day at Hollywood Golf Club reminded us why we love this game. From the first tee to the final walk up 18, every step showcased pure golf excellence…
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Bill Hook: Head Golf Professional at Knickerbocker Country Club
Bill Hook, Head Golf Professional at Knickerbocker Country Club and last year’s 2024 NJPGA Golf Professional of the Year, joins the show as he finishes his…
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Trump Bedminster Golf Club: Inside the Gates
Trump National Bedminster’s Old Course leads the show this week as Ryan breaks down his full round - including what it’s like walking into a mansion-style…
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Greg Beringer’s Journey to Hackensack Golf Club’s Head Golf Professional
This week on The DROP, we sat down in The Banks Room at Hackensack Golf Club with Greg Beringer, the club’s new Head Golf Professional, to dive into his…
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Knickerbocker Country Club’s Rise: A Donald Ross Classic Reimagined
This week on The DROP, we uncover the resurgence of Knickerbocker Country Club - a standout in New Jersey’s private golf scene and one of North Jersey’s most…
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The Makeshift Project: Behind the Scenes with Zach Misischia
What happens when viral content meets Golfing in the Garden State? In this episode of The DROP Podcast, we sit down with Zach Misischia, of The Makeshift…
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Hackensack Golf Club: Unpacking a Charles Banks Masterpiece
This week’s DROP takes you behind the gates at Hackensack Golf Club - a private, Charles Banks-designed gem tucked into Bergen County that blends Golden Age…
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David Pastore Makes MGA History at the 2025 Met Open
A career-defining win. A name etched into MGA history. In this week’s DROP, we sit down with David Pastore, fresh off completing the elusive MGA Slam with a…
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Inside Metedeconk National + NJ’s Toughest Tracks
This week’s DROP takes you inside our unforgettable day at Metedeconk National Golf Club, thanks to Director of Golf Brent Studer, who opened the gates for us…
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Matt Ginella: Golf’s Chief Storyteller Joins KemperSports
This week on The DROP Podcast, we sit down with Matt Ginella, Founder of Fire Pit Productions and now Chief Storyteller for KemperSports, following their…
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Year 4 Begins: Bigger Swings, Bigger Stories
Four years in, and we’re just getting started. The DROP Podcast kicks off Year 4 with big momentum and even bigger swings. With a growing community behind us…
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Christian Cavaliere: Course Records, Custom Gear & the Mid-Am Grind
Fresh off a semifinal run at the 2025 U.S. Mid-Amateur, Christian Cavaliere lit it up again - this time carding a course-record 9-under 63 at The Stanwich…
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No Misses in 156 Weeks ... Unlike Team USA
156 weeks. 156 episodes. Zero misses. That’s the streak we’ve proudly built at The DROP Podcast: Golfing in the Garden State. Through vacations, sickness…
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Matt Lowe: Player of the Year Still Delivering
Matt Lowe continues to build on his elite amateur legacy with another standout season in 2025, recently adding a win at the MGA Public Links Championship at…
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Inside Baltusrol’s Lower Course + Ryder Cup 2025 Predictions
We spent the day playing one of the most iconic tracks in the Garden State - Baltusrol Golf Club’s Lower Course - and it did not disappoint. From the…
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Rob Shutte: Inside Rutgers Golf and Coaching Chris Gotterup
This week on The DROP Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Shutte, Head Coach of the Rutgers Men’s Golf Team, for an inside look at how he's building a powerhouse…
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Golf Platzreife: Should NJ Golfers Need a License to Play?
What if getting on the course in New Jersey required a license? This week on The DROP Podcast, we explore Golf Platzreife, Germany’s unique certification that…
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Dean Greyserman: 2025 MET Amateur Champion
Dean Greyserman stormed his way to the 2025 MET Amateur title - and never looked back. Representing Hamilton Farm, the rising Stanford senior defeated a loaded…
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Bucket List Dreams: NJ Public Courses We Still Need to Play
What’s one public course in New Jersey we haven’t played - but absolutely need to? Inspired by our Instagram poll, Mike and Ryan reveal their Garden State golf…
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How Mark Costanza Won the 2025 NJ Open - And What It Meant
He’s back. Mark Costanza returns for his third appearance on The DROP after winning the 2025 New Jersey State Open at Hamilton Farm, a course he knows like the…
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Ryder Cup 2025: Keegan’s Picks Are In - But Should He Have Picked Himself?
Should Keegan Bradley have picked himself for the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Team USA roster? The captain of Team USA just dropped his six selections and we’re…
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Inside GOLFZON Range by Leadbetter with Ian Gillule
This week on The DROP Podcast, we’re joined by Ian Gillule, General Manager of GOLFZON Range by Leadbetter at Little Ferry, to explore how this…
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Crystal Springs Resort | NJ’s Ultimate Golf Getaway
Looking for New Jersey’s ultimate golf getaway? This week on The DROP Podcast, we’re spotlighting Crystal Springs Resort, home to six award-winning courses…
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Inside NJ Golf Championships with Brad Bardon
Ever wonder what goes into building New Jersey’s biggest amateur golf events? This week on The DROP Podcast, we’re joined by Brad Bardon, Director of…