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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
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NJ Amateur Preview with Kevin Purcell
Today's guest is the Executive Director of the NJSGA and 13 time Club Champion at Forest Hill Field Club, Kevin Purcell ⛳️🏆 Kevin joins us on site at Forest…
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The DROP is LIVE at The Dome!!
📍 We are LIVE at The Dome in Adventures Crossing! 🏌️♂️ 🌟 Experience the Toptracer Indoor Range at The Dome, the premier entertainment destination in Jackson…
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Austin Devereux, 2024 Mid-Am Champion
Today's guest is the winner of the 2024 NJSGA Mid-Am, Austin Deveroux ⛳️🏆 While Austin has been a topic of conversation as Mike's Four-Ball partner, this is…
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Golfweek's Top 15 Public Courses in NJ, Galloping Hill Highlights & Much More
🎙️Episode 90 is packed with #GolfingInTheGardenState excitement! The boys chat about Mike's visit to Galloping Hill Golf Course, Golfweek's Top 15 Public Golf…
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Jason Lamp - A Conversation with a NJ Golf Legend
Today's guest is a true legend in the New Jersey golf scene! ⛳️🏆 We had the pleasure of sitting down in-person with the one, the only - Jason Lamp. As the…
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Rory's Choke or Bryson's Brilliance? Pinehurst Unpacked.
Did Rory choke, or did Bryson's incredible shot clinch the tournament? The guys dive deep into the details of the US Open's conclusion at Pinehurst. A big…
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Stew Hagestad 2.0
Big-time guest on a big time podcast, playing in a MAJOR event! Today's guest is 3x USGA Mid-Am Champion & 2023 Crump Cup Champion held at Pine Valley -…
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DROP Pod Polos Launch & US Open Preview
Episode 88 has it all! 🎉 The 2nd Edition DROP Pod Polos are LIVE, we celebrate Austin Devereux's victory at the 41st NJSGA Mid-Amateur Championship at Union…
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Dottie Pepper DROPs by for our annual conversation
Dottie Pepper drops by for our annual chat and we're bouncing around the golf world with her. We're discussing the one year anniversary of the June 6th…
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LPGA, Lexi, Longest Day in Golf, LBI National
Episode 87 is dominated by the L's!! We start by talking about the Pro Tours, our NJ guys on the PGA Tour and the LPGA. Talking US Women's Open, Shop Rite Cup…
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NJSGA Mid Am Preview with Jacob Hoffer, GM of Union League National
The second Major of the year is upon us! Today we are previewing The 41st NJSGA Mid Amateur Championship which is being held at Union League National. On the…
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The DROP visits Union League National
Episode 86 is starting with some sad news in the golf world. We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Grayson Murray. The tragedy that has struck his…
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NJ Four Ball Winners Chester Patterson and Erik Stevens
We are putting a bow on the NJ Four Ball! This week we have Chester Patterson and Erik Stevens, winners of the NJ Four Ball at Hollywood Golf Club. The took…
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The Rose for Mike, on the greens at Old Bridge Golf Club
What a weekend for The DROP Podcast! Mike had the amazing opportunity to play with Josh Chomik from The Garden State Podcast at the newly opened Old Bridge…
The DROP PodcastBryan DeMarco: A True Inspiration
What an incredible individual and story we have for you today! Our guest is none other than Bryan DeMarco, the 2021 PGA National Deacon Palmer Award Winner and…
The DROP PodcastNew Jersey Takes down Myrtle Beach
What an exciting week it's been for Golfers in the Garden State! We saw a surge of #JerseyJuice as Chris Gotterup secured his inaugural PGA Tour victory in…
The DROP PodcastThe Voice of NBC Golf, Dan Hicks 2.0
Breaking news! 🎙️ Dan Hicks, the esteemed voice of NBC Golf, is back on the podcast! Join us as Dan gives us a glimpse into who will be with him in the 18th…
The DROP PodcastThe DROP vs Liberty National and Skyway Golf Course
The DROP Podcast had quite the week! 👀 We headed up to Jersey City, hitting up Skyway GC, the only public course in the county, then got a special treat from…
The DROP PodcastNJ Majors are here ft. Hollywood Golf Club
Major Season is upon us! Today, we dive into the captivating world of Hollywood Golf Club. Nestled in Monmouth County, this top-ranked golf course boasts a…
The DROP PodcastWe're going to Hollywood! with Brian Mahoney CEO of the MGA
Check out our latest episode, Episode 81, we're rolling with 81 straight episodes! A new fresh authentic episode every Wednesday! Our guest today is CEO and…
The DROP PodcastMasters Recap with Dr. Mike
Check out our latest episode, Episode 80, celebrating an impressive streak of 80 consecutive Wednesdays delivering new, fresh episodes! Our guest today is Dr…
The DROP PodcastMasters Preview and Southern Golf with Bart Romano
Episode 79 heads south of New Jersey to chat with PGA Director Of Golf Operations at True Blue Golf Club and Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, Bart Romano. Bart…
The DROP PodcastFairway Faceoff Finale with Shane Bacon
🎙️ Brace yourselves for an EPIC podcast episode! ⛳ We've got none other than the incredible Shane Bacon joining us - podcaster, commentator, author, and a REAL…
The DROP PodcastFairway Faceoff's Final Four with Kevin Purcell
🎙️ Exciting Episode Alert! 🎉 Today's guest on The DROP Podcast is none other than Kevin Purcell, the Executive Director of the NJSGA. Kevin shares an exclusive…
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Elite Eight with Chris Hunt, NJ Golf Foundation
⛳ When diving into #GolfingInTheGardenState, who better to appear on our podcast than Chris Hunt, the Executive Director of the New Jersey Golf Foundation…
The DROP PodcastFairway Faceoff Sweet 16 with John Mascari
🌟 Episode 75 is coming in HOT 🔥, featuring the DOG of Alpine CC and Co-Host of ESPN Radio's "On the Tee" airing on Sunday mornings, John Mascari! John is an…
The DROP PodcastBracket Breakdown Round 1 with Pat Koenig
🌟 Episode 74 is ON FIRE 🔥, featuring none other than the 🌎 WORLD RECORD HOLDER 💥, Patrick Koenig! Pat is a force to be reckoned with in the golfing universe…
The DROP PodcastThe Fairway Faceoff with Dan Rapaport
🚨⛳ 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟳𝟯 ⛳🚨 This week, we've got none other than the Adam Schefter of Golf, Barstool Sports' own Dan Rapaport, joining our podcast! 🏌️♂️ Dan spills the…
The DROP PodcastThe Fairway Faceoff Live Draft
Bonus Episode!!! Mike and Ryan had an exciting announcement in last weeks episode. The 2024 March Madness "Fairway Faceoff' had it's selection live on Sunday…
The DROP PodcastGenesis, and Tiger, and Sun Day Red, Oh My!! With Jason Baile
🎙️ Brace yourselves for Episode 72 on a national scale! We're thrilled to host the world-renowned Director of Instruction at Jupiter Hills Club, Jason Baile…
The DROP PodcastSuper Bowl, WMO and Tiger's announcement with Bryan Dougherty
🎙️ Episode 71 just dropped! 🏌️♂️ Dive into the world of #GolfingInTheGardenState with our special guest, Bryan Dougherty, Director of Instruction at Hollywood…
The DROP PodcastIntroducing the Golfer Gang Network with guest Danny Lewis
🎙️ Episode 70 is LIVE! 🏌️♂️ Dive into the world of golf with us as we chat with the remarkable Danny Lewis, the 2023 New Jersey Assistant PGA Player of the…
The DROP PodcastAK all the way... back? With Chandler Withington
This week, we're joined by Chandler Withington, former Head Golf Professional at Hazeltine National Golf Club and Founder of Archive 22. Chandler is a licensed…
The DROP PodcastAn Amateur wins on Tour with Evan Schiller
We have a DROP Podcast first!!! For the first time ever, Mike and Ryan are recording the podcast in-person!! Unfortunately there are normally some growing…
The DROP PodcastTiger leaving Nike with Dan Schleichert
With the timing of the news breaking last week about Tiger we only had time for a quick PSA. So this week we break it down into a fine powder about what's…
The DROP PodcastJersey Jerry's Hole-in-One with Barnes Blake
Big Breaking News! Tiger Woods is leaving Nike!! While there is not much known now that is a huge deal. So Ryan and Mike added a quick PSA with more to follow…
The DROP PodcastTidewater with 2023 MGA POTY Mark Costanza
🎉Happy New Year!!!🎉 Today's episode has another huge guest appearance. Mark Costanza, 2023 and 3x MGA Player of the Year joins the show this week. Mark…
The DROP PodcastTop 3s with David Reasoner
With the last episode of the 2023 year we thought we would go big! Today's guest is the Head Pro of Ridgewood CC, the owner and proprietor of Honey Pond Farm…
The DROP PodcastTiger Talk with Jennipher Satterly
Golf is better with Tiger around! That's just a fact and this week Ryan and Mike discuss the PNC Championship with Charlie and Tiger ultimately coming in 5th…
The DROP PodcastGet busy LIVing, or get busy dying
With a lot of news this past week about LIV, Ryan and Mike discuss the latest PGA players to head over to LIV including John Rahm's new $550 million contract…
The DROP PodcastThe White Whale: Morgan Hoffmann
A Huge guest on this weeks episode! Mike and Ryan were able and fortunate enough to spend some time with Morgan Hoffmann and discuss his battle with Muscular…
The DROP PodcastNJ Top Courses with Stephen Hennessey
Get ready for an epic episode! Our special guest today is Stephen Hennessey, Deputy Managing Editor at Golf Digest and author of the this years New Jersey's…
The DROP PodcastBantee: The Social Golf App with Founder Billy Annesley
Today we got a special episode. The fellas were able to connect with Billy Annesley, who is the Founder and CEO of a Bantee a new state-of-the-art Golf Social…
The DROP PodcastNJ PGA Player of the Year Nick Bova
Today's guest comes on for the second time this year as the newly crowned NJ PGA Player of the Year, Nick Bova. Nick discusses his year from the agony of…
The DROP PodcastGolficity meets The DROP
A HUGE episode this week!! Mike and Frank from Golficity have the opportunity to meet up with Mike and Ryan from The DROP. What a great conversation we had…
The DROP PodcastArcola CC with Chris DeJohn
What a treat this episode was!!! The boys got to play Arcola CC and sit down with MET area stud, Chris DeJohn. Chris was most recently part of the MGA's…
The DROP PodcastScotland Run, Ballamor, and SunEagles with Dawson Jones
This week we get heavy into golf courses. Mike played Ballamor and has round two with Scotland Run. He details the courses while Ryan drips with jealousy and…
The DROP PodcastGalloway National and RiverWinds with Guest Jason Bataille
Today the fellas rinse and repeat with Galloway National Golf Club as Ryan had an opportunity this week to play it! Then the fellas discuss Ron Jaworski's…
The DROP PodcastKorn Ferry Tour and Medford Lakes CC with Jack Irons
Our first Episode of the Second Season is a doozy!!! Big news coming out of the Korn Ferry Tour!!! We got 3 NJ guys getting their PGA Cards!!! So cool to see…
The DROP Podcast52 for 52!!
In today's episode, The DROP Podcast celebrates its One Year Anniversary!! We have put out an episode every Wednesday for the last 52 weeks. So Ryan and Mike…
The DROP PodcastRyder Cup Rundown with Brent Studer
Episode 51 is our last before our 1 year anniversary!! We got a big one for you guys, this week we are discussing the Ryder Cup. A lot to talk about as Team…
The DROP PodcastTiger back in NJ!! with guest Colin Summers
Week 50 does not disappoint!!! The boys cover a wide range of topics, Tiger being back in NJ, Lefty apologizes for his gambling?, and the Korn Ferry tour…
The DROP PodcastUSGA Mid AM and More with Cole Ekert
Coming at you today with a few different topics. The fellas discuss the Korn Ferry Tour end of season and some of our boys positions and what could happen in…
The DROP PodcastPine Valley and Ireland Golf trip with Gerry Maguire
Stop what your doing and check this out!!! We have a wild episode this week!! Mike was fortunate enough to play Pine Valley, while Ryan took a 10 day golf trip…
The DROP PodcastRyan plays Manasquan River!!! With guest Chris Dymek
They say things happen in 3's. Well they do! We had North Jersey CC (2) weeks ago, Deal G&CC last week and this week is Manasquan River GC!!! This week, Mike…
The DROP PodcastDeal G&CC with guest Anthony Campanile
Another week, another treat! This week Ryan was fortunate enough to make his way to Deal Golf and Country Club to play with and interview Anthony Campanile. So…
The DROP PodcastSpecial Interview: Ryan McCormick at the Korn Ferry Tour
We got our first Special Interview! Ryan sat down for a few minutes with his name brother, Ryan McCormick, before he teed it up for the Magnit Championship at…
The DROP PodcastNorth Jersey CC with Brian Mackey and James Surico
WHAT. A. DAY!!!! Mike and Ryan were fortunate enough to head up to Wayne, NJ to play North Jersey Country Club. The fellas teed it up with NJCC's Director of…
The DROP PodcastWarm up hole? with Brent Paladino
This week Ryan and Mike discuss having a "warm-up" hole, update on the Korn Ferry Tour season, and talk about essentials needed on a golf trip. We also got to…
The DROP PodcastRock Spring Recap with guest Melan Dhaubhadel
We got a real treat for you this week. The boys went up to West Orange, NJ to see what the hype was for Rock Spring Golf Club. Rock Spring is recently public…