“The Capital Golf Gang†reflects who we are and where we are from. Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Ron Thomas and Jon Guhl — four golf fanatics, from four distinctly different “sectors†of the “industry†and we’ve lived here in the Washington D.C. area for most of our adult lives. Our goal for this golf podcast is to be ruthlessly entertaining, informative, and beholden to nobody. At times, our bare-knuckle truth will sound like four guys shooting the sh#t after a round in the clubhouse, over a beer. Which is precisely the goal. As such, don’t expect a bunch of bubble gum card names on this podcast. By being brutally honest, you accept the fact that you may not make friends with everybody in the game. But we’ll always be fair, and there’s enough divergent opinions to keep everybody in check.
Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl and John Ronis to discuss Thomas and his amazing Sunday charge. Shanking a ball, the wisdom of the PGA in May, poor Mito Pereira, Tiger's future, and more! Plus Nicklaus being sued, by his own company!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters, Tiger Woods plays all three days. Rory with a late charge, and Cam Smith done in by "Golden Bell." All the nuggets, analysis, and opinions from your favorite DC based golf show, featuring Steve Czaban, John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Ron Thomas.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Ron Thomas to recap the 122nd US Open at Brookline. They discuss Fitzpatrick's journey to stardom, and the speed increases he got with the driver, without wrecking his game. They boys also play a "quick nine" with one particularly "odd" hole involving lockeroom etiquette. All that plus the latest LIV defections and the Tour's response.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by longtime golf industry pro Jeff Sheehan, who helped found the Potomac Cup, as well as built Renditions GC in Davidsonville, MD. We are "plausibly live" from our 20th annual guys golf trip - this time to Myrtle Beach, SC! Ron Thomas and Bryant Hatcher join in the fun, inside the new CzabeCast "LandJet."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by the Gang remotely this week, to discuss the Wells Fargo at Avenel. Ronis on the winner Max Homa, and why they call him "The Big Perspective." Ron Thomas on his experience in the Pro-Am. And Jon Guhl on his role at 1st tee starter. Presented by GolfDomGolf.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe and John Ronis play a brisk 2-man "round" this week from TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms for the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship. Czabe talks about the course and it's myriad designs. Also Ronis played it in college when it first opened. There's a 2-man "Quick Nine" in the there, plus thoughts on what life on tour is like for young guys these days, and the LIV Golf Group which has plucked a few more "notable" names!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe and the fellas are joined by Gary Soba, Tournament Director of the Wells Fargo Championship, which comes to the DC area next week at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms. Also John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl play a "quick nine" of golf hypothetical holes, and discuss the latest Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson LIV news. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chapters00:00 Introduction and Golf Range03:23 Pebble Beach Wipeout06:04 LIV Event Mexico09:45 Spieth and Rory's Phone Call12:41 Jaco's Mexican Adventure18:24 Tom Brady's Tee Shot21:22 TaylorMade vs. Costco23:37 Favorite Private Golf Courses27:33 Joggers or Hoodies on the Golf Course28:43 Babe Zaharias's Clubs Sold29:37 Saving Czabe's Grass Tee Box32:13 PGA Merchandise Show33:03 No More Golf Shirts or Hats34:09 Injury Report in Golf36:46 Technology in Golf38:16 Nobody Cares About Your Round42:04 Hackers in Topgolf Netting44:41 Depth of Pro Golf48:14 A Magazine About Golf51:03 Should Angel Cabrera Be Invited Back to the Masters?55:15 People Mover on a Golf Course57:35 Golf Quote: Haywood Hale Broun58:53 The Absurdity of Golf59:28 Perfectionists and Dreamers01:00:26 Golf Ain't for Everybody01:00:52 The Challenge and Fun of Golf01:01:41 Closing RemarksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by JOHN RONIS and JON GUHL to discuss the 122nd US Open at The Country Club. The history, and the crossroads the professional game finds itself at with the launch of the LIV Tour. They also talk about the layout, how the USGA has evolved the last 10 years, and much more about this year's US Open.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined virtually by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Ron Thomas to discuss the lull before the Open Championship, a look ahead to Old Course, plus a variety of golf topics and a "Quick Nine" spread over each of the 3 guests!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Buddy Christensen for the final time in 2022 to talk about the PGA Tour's major move (finally!) to combat the LIV defections. Also, a final "Quick Nine" plus year-end news and notes heading into the fall.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe and the fellas discuss how to still have fun, when your game has gone completely in the tank. We play a quick nine, and also talk about the latest news from the pro tours. John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Bryant Hatcher join the panel.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss what ONE thing will help you play the BEST golf of your life, now and for years to come - not just a hot month or two. Also a "Quick Nine" including Colin Morikawa's airport bag scare, the latest LIV lawsuit triple-bogey on #1, and much more! PRESENTED BY GOLFDOM in Tyson's Corner, VA!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Buddy Christensen to recap the Ryder Cup, play one last "quick nine" and then chat with special guest Michael Brennan of Wake Forest. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is live on a Saturday morning at Whistling Straits, as the Euros are getting THUMPED after Day 1 by the Americans. Can they turn it around? Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Ron Thomas joins the show by phone to discuss matches, strategy, key shots, the venue, the experience and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by Buddy Christensen of GolfDom, as well as John Ronis of River Creek GC, and Ron Thomas former University of Maryland golfer to discuss all things Ryder Cup in advance of Whistling Straits. Plus highlights of magic Ryder Cup moments of the past, and the Brooks/Bryson cloud that hangs over everything.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe discusses the unthinkable physical and emotional hardships Patrick Cantlay endured just as he was coming into superstardom on the PGA Tour, as well as his impressive patience and perspective. The Book of Job has nothing on Cantlay! Special guest Gary Williams of Sirius XM PGA Tour radio joins to play a "quick nine." Czabe and John Ronis discuss the rules flap at the Solheim Cup, and Captain Stricker's picks to round out the Ryder Cup team.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe, Ron Thomas, Buddy Christensen and John Ronis are joined by Titleist sale rep Pat Moriarty to discuss Patrick Cantlay's win at the BMW, and Czabe's early morning observations. Ron and Ronis get heated about drunks and heckling. Pat runs us through the new T-Series irons (sweet!) and we play "A Quick Nine" to close it out!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe, Ronnie, and Buddy sit down with former Duke All-American Michael Muehr who made 73 PGA Tour starts before a near-deadly bout with skin cancer derailed his career. He is now part of the elite amateur circuit and has played regularly with former President Donald J. Trump. He tells the story about how it only took 6 holes to impress Trump at his home course. Also, has moments of sportsmanship, anger management, and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this latest round of the Capital Golf Gang, Steve Czaban rounds out the foursome with show regular Jon Ronis of the Ronis Academy at River Creek Country Club, Buddy Christenson the owner of Golfdom in Tysons Corner, VA and long time sports anchor and play-by-play man for CBS Sports Network Chick Hernandez. Among other topics, this week's episode features a quick-9 "Captains Choice" format and the dreaded aeration impact on local courses.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by some of the usual suspects — John Ronis and Jon Guhl — as well as Jay Dufty, Director of Golf at Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, VA. This special edition was recorded "plausibly live" right from the Washington Golf and Country Club as Jay walks the gang through the 20-month renovation to this course founded back in 1894.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by the usual suspects, John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl to talk about the GolfWorld "100 Most Fun Golf Courses in the UK" and what makes a course "fun" vs. "too easy." They play a "Quick Nine" and also talk about their latest adventures in golf.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined remotely by John Ronis and Jon Guhl to talk about the reputation Muirfield GC in Scotland is trying to shed, the process of "blackballing" somebody, Henrik Stenson's LIV statement win, a quick nine with Mr. Ronis and a whole lot more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe has the full crew with him this week at GolfDom to discuss "power" and long drivers in golf history in honor of MLB's Home Run Derby. Czabe lists his "8 Iconic Long Hitters That Changed The Game" list, and there are some suprises! A quick nine, which includes a stunning story of a guy who lost 3-dozen+ balls in a competitive round - AND STILL DIDN'T RUN OUT!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe and John Ronis share a breezy two-some in the Mobile Strike Studio, parked outside the putting green at Loudoun G&CC. We discuss the Capital One made-for-tv match with Brady and Rodgers, also play a quick nine, and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is on vacation, but still finds time to report back the Gang from Hilton Head. He visited the Pete Dye "mini-museum" and had some thoughts. We play a quick nine, and talk about the bonkers finish to the St. Jude to start the playoffs. Plus Patrick Reed's silly lawsuit and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by Buddy Christensen, Jon Guhl, and Ron Thomas to discuss their overall interest in Olympic golf, and whether it's really necessary to "grow the game." We also play a "Quick Nine" and discuss the latest in the world of golf locally, and on Tour. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by Jon Guhl, John Ronis, and Steve Buckhantz to talk about the KMPG LPGA Championship at Congressional. Lexi Thompson's putting meltdown on Sunday, the tortured slow pace and fines, how did the "new look" Congressional come across on TV, and on the ground. Plus a QUICK nine, and some additional thoughts on the 2nd LIV Tour event. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
A special “road” edition of the Capital Golf Gang, as Czabe chats with Jim Lombardo and Rich Tock of Erin Hills, and longtime local amateur and author John Haines. They talk about Rahm's clutch putts, Bryson's meltdown, Torrey and more. Plus the story of how Erin Hills happened, and how it's evolved.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by John Ronis, Buddy Christensen, and Bryant Hatcher to talk about how great having a caddy is, but also how tough it can be when you are the one hoofin' the bag! We play a "Quick Nine" and talk other relevant topics in the world of golf.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by the entire gang, as they discuss Shan Shan Feng bailing from the "Consolation Match" on the LPGA Match Play. What constitutes "quitting" in golf, and when is it ever justified. Also it's Memorial Week. Muirfield re-design. Spieth and Kokrak. A "Quick Nine" and NCAA golf and the insanely good young talent out there.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by Buddy Christensen, John Ronis and Jon Guhl to discuss Phil's amazing win, the Brooks-Bryson "fued" how Kiawah fared and more. They boys play "A Quick 9" and John gives tribute to his mother who drove him to many many golf tournaments over the years.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Christopher Johnson to discuss Kiawah Island, the Ocean Course and the Salute Military Golf Association which helps our injured warriors forge a new life after being wounded in battle. The boys play "A Quick Nine" and tell some stories of the legendary Burning Tree Golf Club inside the DC beltway.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Panelists: Czabe, Ron Thomas, John Ronis, Buddy Christensen.Sement 1: "An Ode to Contact"Segment 2: A Quick NineNCAA CancellationFunny Betting GamesRory McIlroy Wins AgainJason Day Corporate WhoreOne Thing Golfers Need"What Did You Talk About?"Shanks vs. YipsOld School Golf CartsGolf MagazinesSegment 3: Ron's Asshole Quitter partner at US OPen Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe, Ron Thomas and John Ronis visit chief design architect Andrew Green whose name is on the 18 month overhaul of a perennial Top-100 layout, the venerable Congressional CC. The boys get a hole-by-hole tour with Andrew, and retire to the stately Presidents room in the massive clubhouse to ask him the how and where and why of his redesign.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Panelists: Czabe, John Ronis, Buddy ChristensenSegment 1: "Technology and Video" How modern tech and ability to see finite positions in the golf swing has affected the development of players and changed the game.Segment 2: "A Quick Nine"Zurich Classic FormatNo Carts/No RangeBrandel Chamblee on AnglesNovelty Golf ClubsBanning Your BuddiesEtiquette: Club LoiteringTiger Posts First PhotoSpecial ExemptionsAugusta or Tour CaddySegment 3: Monday Qualifying, players who have targets on them, slow play is a GOOD thing? Top golf, proper club fitting.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe, John Ronis, Ron Thomas and Jon Guhl dissect the Masters and Hideki Matsuyama's win from every angle. Guest appearance by Buddy Christensen, owner of GolfDom who was there on the grounds!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Lee Westwood and Bryson. TPC. Quick nine. Buddy Christensen at GolfDom.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The boys discuss the Patrick Reed "cheating" incident at Torrey Pines. Also the USGA/R&A's distance study, and what they might actually do in the coming year. We also play "A Quick Nine."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by John Ronis and Ron Thomas in the Mobile Strike Studio outside GolfDom to talk golf, and wrap up the year. What must golf do to not “blow it” from increase in 2020 rounds? A quick nine. Gift ideas with Buddy Christensen of GolfDom.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe, John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl discuss the latest golf news in the DMV and the professional tours.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
GUEST: Robert Blumer – PGA of America Head Professional, Creighton Farms GC. Czabe, John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl discuss the latest golf news in the DMV and the professional tours.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Special Guest: Golf agent Terry Reilly of Wasserman. What it's like being a PGA Tour "agent" and how they handle clients' weekly obligations. "A Quick Nine" quiz segment. US Amateur, Bandon Dunes, and youth golf today.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
GUESTS: Ron Thomas and John Ronis. A mini-version of the Capital Golf Gang. Full recap of the PGA Championship. Why Frank Nobilo and Ian Baker Finch hate me. College football season is still alive. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Czabe and his golf nerds John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl to discuss the latest in the game of golf, from the tours, to local courses, to equipment and more. Taped live at GolfDom Golf in Tyson's Corner, VA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Czabe and his golf nerds John Ronis, Ron Thomas, and Jon Guhl to discuss the latest in the game of golf, from the tours, to local courses, to equipment and more. Taped live at GolfDom Golf in Tyson's Corner, VA.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Capital Golf Gang, sponsored by Golfdom of Tyson's Corner gets the 2023 Season underway. Joining Czabe this week are John Ronis, Director of Golf at the River Creek Club and the 2022 Invited Golf Professional of the Year, Jon Guhl, Executive Director & CEO of the Middle Atlantic Section of the PGA of America and Ron Thomas, former University of Maryland golfer and proud papa of a budding young multi-sport golfer. We talk Full Swing, structural changes to the tour, raising a young golfer and Czabe's upcoming trip to Friday at The Masters.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Czabe is joined by the regular foursome of John Ronis, Jon Guhl, and Ron Thomas to talk about things about The Masters that need to be fixed!? What! Blasphemy! Dude Perfect romps around amen corner. Size of the field. The ANWA. Quick Nine: Would you WALK all the way to Georgia to play Augusta? What happens when Jack and Gary are gone? MORE....SPONSORED BY GOLFDOM in TYSONS CORNER, VA.www.golfdomgolf.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jordan Spieth back in the winners circle at Harbor Town, and it was the "full Spieth" wild ride. Why is he so popular, and with just one more major, where will he rank in the golfing pantheon of greats before the age of 30? We play a "Quick Nine" talking about pampas grass, lightning, jerks who don't post, TV announcers you love/hate and more. Also local DMV golf news and thoughts on the Four QB "Match" taking place in Vegas. MORE....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In the ultimate "Get Off My Lawn" bureaucratic move, the governing bodies of the game of golf have decided to "do something" about distance in golf. Too bad, it really won't do anything but lead to lawsuits and arguments. JOHN RONIS and BUDDY CHRISTENSEN joined Czabe today on his CzabeCast podcast to discuss, so we decided to cross-post it here as well for you golf nerds who don't listen to Czabe on a daily basis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Europe took it to the Americans with a 16.5 to 11.5 victory at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy. But was it even really that close? Czabe and the rest of the Capital Golf Gang break down where this year's edition of the Ryder Cup was won, where it was lost and what the U.S.A. needs to do to get this thing back on track for 2025 when the greatest exhibition in golf comes back to America at Bethpage Black on Long Island, NY. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy