A golf podcast about life. Weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping the game today. The Bag Drop blends honest authenticity with expert insights for passionate golfers at every level. Produced by NewClub and supported by its members, each episode welcomes guests from clubs, courses, and the lesser-known corners of the golf world for thoughtful discussions on all things golf and life.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the first of its kind golf society in the United States; blending the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability more typical of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, plus signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is on a mission to revolutionize golf membership, making the game more meaningful for all those who love it.
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A golf podcast about life. Weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping the game today. The Bag Drop blends honest authenticity with expert insights for passionate golfers at every level. Produced by NewClub and supported by its members, each episode welcomes guests from clubs, courses, and the lesser-known corners of the golf world for thoughtful discussions on all things golf and life.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the first of its kind golf society in the United States; blending the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability more typical of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, plus signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is on a mission to revolutionize golf membership, making the game more meaningful for all those who love it.
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Open & Closed: Exploring Golf's Accessibility with Ru MacDonald
The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf
1 hour 6 minutes
4 months ago
Open & Closed: Exploring Golf's Accessibility with Ru MacDonald
The Open Championship! Most golf nuts' favorite golf-on-tv week of the year (Sincerest apologies to the third week in April). Matt and the Professor welcome a special guest, Ru MacDonald of Cruden Bay fame, to explore his insights on the cultural aspects of golf in Scotland, the impact of technology, and the importance of accessibility and sustainability in the sport. The discussion also highlights lesser-known golf courses (do we dare say hidden gems?), the influence of Americanism on Scottish golf, and the community aspect of the game that is still thriving in an era not so open. Plus some picks for the Champion Golfer of the Year. The episode concludes with reflections on balancing passion and profession in one’s chosen career.
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Titleist > [https://www.titleist.com](https://www.titleist.com/)
Connect with Ru and Linksland > https://www.linksland.golf/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Golf Engagement
02:41 Matt's Return to Competitive Golf
05:22 Independence Day and Anticipation for the Open Championship
08:15 Insights from Titleist Fitting Experience
11:01 Interview with Ru McDonald: Golf in Scotland
13:57 Bob McIntyre's Impact on Scottish Golf
16:33 The Art of Ball Flight Manipulation
19:21 Port Rush Preparations for the Open Championship
22:08 The Unique Experience of Attending The Open
25:18 Cultural Aspects of Golf in Scotland vs. America
29:56 The Accessibility of Golf in Scotland
31:26 American Influence on Scottish Golf
32:17 Balancing Tradition and Modernization
37:40 The Future of Golf in Scotland
40:21 The Passion for Golf Course Architecture
42:57 Hidden Gems in Scottish Golf
48:13 The 12-Hole Golf Movement
52:37 The Secret Sauce of DP World Tour Videos
57:21 Navigating a Career in Golf
The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf
A golf podcast about life. Weekly stories from the culture, community, and characters shaping the game today. The Bag Drop blends honest authenticity with expert insights for passionate golfers at every level. Produced by NewClub and supported by its members, each episode welcomes guests from clubs, courses, and the lesser-known corners of the golf world for thoughtful discussions on all things golf and life.
Founded in 2017, NewClub is the first of its kind golf society in the United States; blending the community and access of a private club with the variety and affordability more typical of public golf. Members enjoy thousands of reserved tee times, competitions, and events at exceptional partner courses across our local chapters, plus signature trips and exclusive perks. NewClub is on a mission to revolutionize golf membership, making the game more meaningful for all those who love it.
🎧 Listen, rate, review, and subscribe to The Bag Drop:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bag-drop-untold-stories-in-golf/id1430328006
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRWtUBJH8RazdLw14oaGH
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/the-bag-drop
Transistor: https://thebagdrop.transistor.fm
⛳ Learn more about NewClub: https://www.newclub.golf
