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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 Podcast2023 New Jersey Amateur Champion, Jack Wall
This week, 2023 NJ Amateur Champion Jack Wall joins the show to discus his emotional victory at his home course, Manasquan River GC. They also talk about his…
The DROP PodcastCrystal Springs Resort hosts The DROP Pod
What an opportunity the boys had!! We were fortunate to be invited up to Crystal Springs Resort for a 2 night, 3 day trip. We got a lesson, we played golf, we…
The DROP PodcastNJ Amateur Championship at Manasquan River with guest Megha Ganne
Ryan is live on location at Manasquan River Golf Club for the 122nd NJ Amateur Championship and the fellas are recapping Monday's round. They are talking about…
The DROP PodcastNJ Amateur at Manasquan River GC Preview with Guest Austin Devereux
We're back this week with a healthy dose of the NJSGA Amateur Championship. We discuss our predictions, the course, the players and Ryan interviews Mike about…
The DROP PodcastRyan Solo with guest Michael Brown
Single shot, not a double! Episode 38 is Ryan only and he's talking about the Tunnels to Tower Golf outing, Hominy Hill Course rating and the latest…
The DROP PodcastUS Open Recap with Big East Champion Jack Simon
Of course we are giving our US Open thoughts!! Ryan and Mike discuss some topics from this weekends major, give their course reviews of Shore Gate and…
The DROP PodcastMichelle Wie at the Mizuho Americas Open and more!
Coming in Hot!! We got a jam packed episode with a lot of topic to cover! The fellas continue their talks about the PGA/LIV talk in our first episode since the…
The DROP PodcastPGA & LIV can co-exist, Seaview Bay Course and The Shop Rite Classic with Guest Jeff Carswell
This weeks From the Grandstand asked us if the PGA Tour & LIV could co-exist. Well, they sure can! It was announced on Tuesday that there will be a PGA/LIV…
The DROP PodcastLive from Shore Gate Golf Club with guest Ami Gianchandani
Another terrific week for The DROP Podcast! We go live from Shore Gate Golf Club where Mike and Ryan record on the course. We discuss Brad Tilly and Pat…
The DROP PodcastJim Nantz Joins The DROP: Golf Roots, Oak Hill Stories & His Favorite NJ Courses
CBS Sports legend Jim Nantz joins The DROP for a heartfelt, wide-ranging conversation on all things golf — from his Jersey Shore roots to his favorite PGA…
The DROP PodcastHappy Mother's Day, The Parkway Playoff with guest Brian, From the Drop Zone
What another great and unique week! We were live from the Parkway Playoff where Ryan competed for the Central/South Jersey team. Afterwards Ryan sat down with…
The DROP PodcastLPGA Media day with guest Scott Wood - Sr. Director of LPGA Properties
What a show we have this week!! Ryan and Mike were able to spend some time with Scott Wood - Sr. Director of LPGA Properties to discuss this weeks LPGA Tour…
The DROP PodcastBrad Tilley, 2022 MGA Player of the Year
Episode 30 is a milestone episode, and a great one as well! Ryan and Mike spent over an hour and a half talking with reigning MET Amateur Champion and 2022 MGA…
The DROP PodcastEssex Fells CC with Head Pro Brian Gaffney
We have an incredible episode this week!!! On this weeks episode, Ryan and Mike were invited to play Essex Fells CC and sit down with Head Pro Brian Gaffney…
The DROP PodcastRBC Heritage and Spring Break with Guest Pat Wilson
Episode 28 Boy oh boy .. Do we have a special one today! Ryan and Mike welcome to the show reigning Met Mid-Amateur Champion, Pat Wilson of Hamilton Farm. Pat…
The DROP PodcastMasters and March Madness
Episode 27 is exactly what you think it is, a great episode! We recap the Masters, discuss the course, the players, anything Masters related is on the table…
The DROP PodcastMarch Madness Elite 8, Masters Preview, TPI update and Will Celiberti
Coming in HOT to start the month of April!!! The DROP welcomes the reigning NJSGA Amateur Champion, Will Celiberti, onto the show. The boys also break down the…
The DROP PodcastMarch Madness rolls on, Mike rates Ballamor live, Ryan's going to Myrtle and Ryan McCormick is our guest
Episode 25 Wow 25 episode already!! Today, we continue talking about March Madness Drop Style with recaps from the Sweet 16 and we preview the Elite 8…
The DROP PodcastStewart Hagestad, March Madness results with sweet 16 preview, and golf ball rollback
Episode 24 March Madness is in full swing!! We got to our Sweet 16 so Ryan and Mike discuss the results, upsets and all that happened in the first round of…
The DROP PodcastDottie Pepper, March Madness DROP Edition, LIV v. PGA
Episode 23 It's March Madness Baby!!! Ryan and Mike discuss their newly launched golf course tournament, along with giving some future predictions.....Then…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 22 - Dan Hicks
Episode 22 Another amazing show this week! In today's episode Ryan and Mike release the 32 courses for March Madness, and we finish up our review of Full…
The DROP PodcastTiger Woods meets Jack Wall
Episode 21 EXCLUSIVE sit down with Jack Wall and his caddie (brother) Jerry, on their unbelievable experience out at The Genesis Invitational. Jack met the…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 19 - 21/21 with Orson Rosas
Episode 19 Mike & Ryan are joined by NJ Golf Enthusiast, Orson Rosas. Orson recently finished a quest to play every public golf course in New Jersey. Ryan…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 18 - Louis Kelly, 2022 NJSGA State Open Champion
Episode 18 This week the fellas were lucky enough to speak with NJSGA 2022 State Open Champion Louis Kelly. What a treat!!! We discuss a wide range of things…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 17 - Alex Beach, 21x21, Hudson Golf Giveaway, Joggers?
Episode 17 In this week's episode, Ryan and Mike interview Alex Beach, 5x PGA championship participant and current teaching and playing Pro at Westchester CC…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 16 - Mr. Bob Housen, Torrey Pines, Hudson Golf
Episode 16 This week Ryan and Mike have an incredible reveal about the ball-in-divot rule, Ryan has story time about his trip to Torrey Pines South course…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 15 - Chris Gotterup, 21 Counties-21 Courses, Golf rules that need to go
Episode 15 This week Mike and Ryan had the pleasure of speaking with Certified Stud golfer Chris Gotterup. Chris was the 2022 Collegiate golfer of the year and…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 14 - Mark Costanza Interview, APTNJ, and TPI
Episode 14 This week Ryan and Mike have another amazing guest on the show with two time and 2022 NJSGA Player of the Year Mark Costanza. Mark talks about his…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 13 - Welcome in 2023, Double Eagle or Albatross, NJSGA schedule
Episode 13 Happy New Year!!!! In the first episode of 2023, Mike and Ryan discuss how to attain our New Years resolutions, Ryan gives Mike's phone number out…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 12 - Jack Wall Interview, 2022 recap and 2023 look ahead
Episode 12 Mike and Ryan take a look back at their 2022 golf year in review with best experience and place played. Next, they moved into the 2023 season…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 11 - Chris Dymek Interview, WOLF and Christmas Movies
Episode 11 Our Weekly interview is with Chris Dymek (35:56), the Head Golf Professional of Manasquan River GC. It is a great interview and you do not want to…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 10 - Par 3s, course records, and Nick Bova Interview
Episode 10!!! In today's episode, Ryan and Mike discuss par 3's and their place on a golf course. Then the fellas discuss what tee box...if any...a course…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 9 - Course Rankings System Finalized, "That's Good" Debate, and Ryan Hager Interview
Episode 9 After a few weeks and several different versions, the Golf Course Ratings System is complete! The fellas also discuss the "That's good" debate and…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 8 - Golf Course ranking system and Dave Cronheim Interview
On this weeks episode, Mike and Ryan continue their discussion of the golf course rating system. Is Ryan bad at math....We shall see? Then we have an interview…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 7 - Little Mill CC and Troy Vannucci Interview
Such a special episode!! The DROP Golf Podcast has found their “guy” - Troy Vannucci. Not only is Troy a dude, but he is an absolute stud at golf too. We got…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 6 - Eagle Ridge roundup and Rylee Plitz Interview
In this week’s episode we were invited to Eagle Ridge Golf Club by Head Golf Professional, Rylee Plitz. We were able to interview her in person, play the…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 5 - Stanton Ridge
In today’s episode we talk about Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club, our match play match, and finally when having a match within your 4-some, do you play 100%…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 4 - Hole in 1 debate, Favorite courses played this year, and highlights from Ocean Acres
EPISODE 4 On this weeks episode the fellas discuss their round at Ocean Acres with Orson Rosas as he gets his magic number to 2. We try and find the definition…
The DROP PodcastEpisode 3 - Corey Brigham Interview
EPISODE 3 What. An. Episode. After clearing some things up with the #GolfingInTheGardenState Rating System the guys have on their first ever guest. He’s a…
The DROP PodcastThe DROP Golf Podcast Teaser
The DROP Golf Podcast - Where we talk Golfing in the Garden State. This is an introduction to what our podcast will be about. --- Support this podcast…