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The Drop Zone

Dylan Dethier
Masters Tournament
Golf
Augusta National Golf Club
Rory Mcilroy
Bob Does Sports
Youtube Golf
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
GOLF Magazine
Southern History
Wright Thompson
Lebron James
Liberty, New York
Pine Valley Golf Club
Nelly Korda
Where It Lies
Augusta National
Celebrity Interviews
Sand Hills Golf Club
LPGA

The Drop Zone is a weekly show hosted by Dylan Dethier for GOLF Magazine. Each episode sets out to answer one thoughtful question about golf, answered with the help of a guest.

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Latest Episodes

Aaron Rai won the 2026 PGA at Aronimink. But who else won, too? Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak break down the week’s action from on site in Philadelphia, catching you up on who’s leaving a winner.

How do you model a major? Will Courchene, co-founder of Data Golf, joins Dylan Dethier to talk through the 2026 PGA Championship — and pick a winner. Who is Aronimink expected to favor? Who is actually in pro golf's "A" Tier? And how many players act... more

Nelly Korda keeps winning. What has that looked like and felt like — and what does it mean? Grant Boone, who has been there every step of the way, tells us what it's like calling the action through the and bad for the LPGA’s biggest star. He also tel... more

What’s the greatest American golf course? It’s complicated — but we’ve got the right guy to take us down a wandering path to an answer.

Tom Coyne has walked all of Ireland. He’s criss-crossed the United States. Most recently, he bought a failing gol... more

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Recent Guests

Grant Boone
Voice of the LPGA for Golf Channel and NBC
Golf Channel/NBC
Episode: Grant Boone: How Nelly Korda’s Changed—And What That Means
Tom Coyne
Author and editor at Golfers Journal; writer of A Course Called Ireland/Scotland/America/Home
Golfers Journal
Episode: Tom Coyne: What’s The Greatest American Golf Course
Robby Berger
Front man for Bob Does Sports
Bob Does Sports
Episode: Robby Berger: Inside Lebron's YouTube Golf Debut
Michael Bamberger
Veteran golf writer, guest on Golf Stuff
Golf Magazine/SI
Episode: Michael Bamberger: How Rory McIlroy Won The Masters
Wright Thompson
Author and journalist known for long-form pieces on golf and the Masters
ESPN, Golf publications
Episode: Wright Thompson: Is Augusta National's Mystique Real?

Host

Dylan Dethier
Host of Golf Stuff, affiliated with Golf Magazine

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Good stuff!

    As a fan of the late, lamented Drop Zone I was keen to find this. Always enjoy listening to Dylan and guests(in this case Mr Bamberger) chat golf. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VancityPaul
    Canadaa month ago
  • Great!

    Insightful and fun to listen - excited for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomyaguirres
    United Statesa month ago

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Insightful look at course design and golf media
Great guest list and storytelling
Thoughtful conversations about golf

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#54
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#102
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#102
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#46
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#230
Germany/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#17
Philippines/Sports/Golf

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Robby Berger: Inside Lebron's YouTube Golf Debut
Q: What did you learn about LeBron off the course?
Berger highlights LeBron as a family guy who loves golf, has a great sense of humor, and enjoys the game without taking himself too seriously, which surprised the audience.
Robby Berger: Inside Lebron's YouTube Golf Debut
Q: How did LeBron end up on the channel, and how informal was the setup?
The interview explains a roughly DM-driven process, with LeBron showing interest after following Bob Does Sports, and the tee time being coordinated mostly through the host and LeBron's camp.
Robby Berger: Inside Lebron's YouTube Golf Debut
Q: What does it feel like to step onto the first tee and stripe one in front of LeBron James?
Berger describes the thrill of the moment and emphasizes how LeBron's presence shaped the shoot, making the experience memorable and validating the whole project.
Michael Bamberger: How Rory McIlroy Won The Masters
Q: How did Rory McIlroy win the Masters?
The guest explains that Rory A-plussed his way to the title, combining brilliant chipping, pitching, and putting with cool resilience around the course; he avoided major bunker errors, managed the mental grind, and delivered crucial shots late in the rounds, particularly around Amen Corner and on the par-3 12th/15th-17th stretch.
Wright Thompson: Is Augusta National's Mystique Real?
Q: What first drew you to the Masters and how have your impressions changed over time?
Thompson explains that his initial memories are tied to family history and emotional moments, then expands to how the Masters embodies Southern history, mythologies around players, and the unique way the event is run, which keeps evolving yet feels timeless.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drop Zone

What is The Drop Zone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Golf-focused weekly conversation where a seasoned golf journalist chats with guests about one thoughtful question shaping the game today. Episodes blend storytelling, course design, major championships, and the evolving landscape of golf media, branding, and culture. Notable threads include the tension between tradition and accessibility in course architecture, the business of modern golf content (from YouTube golf to brand partnerships), and how personal experiences—place, history, and mentors—inform opinions on players and venues. The show often weaves in behind-the-scenes journalism, storytelling craft, and infectious enthusiasm for the game, making it appealing to listeners who crave thoughtful analysis paired with human-interest anecdo... more

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2. Tom Coyne
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4. Michael Bamberger
5. Wright Thompson

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