{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf","title":"Card Carrying Golf Sicko, Shane Ryan","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4064,"description":"NewClub > www.newclub.golf\n\nNV5 Invitational Presented by Old National Bank > nv5invitational.com\n\nShane Ryan > x.com/ShaneRyanHere\n\nShane Ryan, a golf writer from Golf Digest, discusses his passion for golf and his approach to storytelling in his podcasts and articles. He shares his journey into golf writing and how he became fascinated with the history and human stories behind the sport. The conversation also touches on the evolving perception of Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy's heartbreaking losses at the US Open. In this conversation, Shane and the hosts discuss various topics related to golf, including the performance of today's greats, the state of professional golf, the importance of pro golf to the game and the up-and-comers, the challenges faced by club professionals, and the selection of Keegan Bradley as the US Ryder Cup captain. Shane shares his insights and opinions on these subjects, providing a unique perspective on the sport.\n\nChapters\n\n00:00 Introduction and the \"Hot\" Golf Nerd\n03:08 Shane's Approach to Research and Storytelling\n08:42 The Fascination with Golf History and Human Stories\n15:35 The Emotional Impact of Major Tournaments\n19:06 Bryson DeChambeau's Transformation and Changing Perception\n24:26 Rory McIlroy's Heartbreaking Losses at Major Tournaments\n25:36 The Uncertainty of the Open at Royal Troon\n26:06 Rory McIlroy's Performance\n29:04 The Changing Importance of Professional Golf\n31:25 The Impact of COVID on Golf\n35:11 The Story Behind the Tobacco Road Icon\n43:36 The Challenges Faced by Club Professionals\n48:37 The Surprising Selection of Keegan Bradley as Ryder Cup Captain\n51:46 Shane's Focus on Human Interest and Historical Narratives in Golf","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UTWF4LINKJxQLEH-r1aPYxPmlXn5V5SbcsdRGBvWeuk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNTEx/NjJmODg0OWI2ZGU5/NmZlMDBhMDljZDFh/YmNkYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}