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The Drop Zone

Dylan Dethier
Golf
PGA Tour
Masters Tournament
Cameron Young
PGA Championship
Augusta National Golf Club
Rory Mcilroy
Bob Does Sports
Youtube Golf
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Riviera Country Club
PGA Tour Siggies
Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Golf Magazine
Southern History
Wright Thompson
Lebron James
Liberty, New York
Pine Valley Golf Club
US Women's Open

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

Cameron Young may not have grown up on the mean streets of New York City — but his rise to the top of professoinal golf is fascinating nonetheless. Young joins the Drop Zone as part of his GOLF Magazine cover shoot and lets us behind the curtain in t... more

The PGA Tour's Signature Events just wrapped for 2026, leaving us with a surprising slate of winners — and plenty of questions about the Tour and its top players. Tour writer Paul Hodowanic was boots on the ground for nearly every one of 'em and join... more

Is golf actually broken or are we all just overthinking it? Dylan Dethier calls up the greatest living golf writer, Michael Bamberger, to chew on one deceptively simple question: what's really wrong with golf right now? Bamberger pushes back on "grow... more

Amy Alcott won 29 times on the LPGA Tour, took five majors, and landed in the World Golf Hall of Fame — but she started by hitting into a net at a Westwood golf school and running a make-believe country club out of her front yard, billing her parents... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron Young
PGA Tour professional
Professional golfer
Episode: How Cameron Young Made His Massive Leap
Paul Hodowanic
Boats on the ground, scribe of the Signature Scroll PGA Tour newsletter
pjtour.com
Episode: Secret Winner of the PGA Tour's Siggies? w/Paul Hodowanic
Michael Bamberger
Author and golf journalist known for his insightful golf writing
Golf Magazine
Episode: Michael Bamberger: What's Wrong with Golf
Amy Alcott
Hall of Fame golfer and former US Women's Open champion
Episode: Amy Alcott: Why the U.S. Women's Open belongs at Riviera
Martin Trainer
Professional golfer with wins on multiple tours
PGA Tour, Corn Ferry Tour, European Tour
Episode: 10 Secrets from a Retiring Pro: Best (and Worst) of Life on the PGA Tour
Sean Zak
Guest; longtime golf journalist and former host of The Drop Zone
The Drop Zone / Golf Magazine
Episode: 2026 PGA Championship: Winners and Losers w/ Sean Zak
Will Courchene
Co-founder and operator of Data Golf
Episode: Will from DataGolf: Who Wins The 2026 PGA Championship?
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

Host

Dylan Dethier
Host of Golf Stuff, affiliated with Golf Magazine

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 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
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomyaguirres
    United States3 months ago

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

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Apple Podcasts
#153
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#62
Germany/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#138
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#41
Mexico/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#41
Philippines/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#49
South Korea/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

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Secret Winner of the PGA Tour's Siggies? w/Paul Hodowanic
Q: So, how do you think about this random arbitrary question?
The host presses the guest on selecting a standout Siggie winner, and Hodowanic discusses Alex Fitzpatrick as a contrarian nominee who defied expectations by leveraging a Zurich Classic victory into a strong Siggie season, illustrating meritocracy within the new model.
How Cameron Young Made His Massive Leap
Q: How did the pandemic and the upheaval in 2020 affect your route to the PGA Tour?
The pause and reshuffling of tours created an unusual opportunity with alternative routes through the Corn Ferry and limited fields, which ultimately helped me earn status and momentum that carried into the next year.
How Cameron Young Made His Massive Leap
Q: What was it like growing up around Sleepy Hollow and how did that environment shape your path to professional golf?
Growing up in that setting gave me a natural, supportive environment where practice and competition were part of daily life, and the people around the club, including family and a community of players, pushed me to improve and stay focused on golf as a path.
Michael Bamberger: What's Wrong with Golf
Q: What does grow the game mean to you, and why is there pushback to shrinking the game?
Grow the game should be about inviting new players through accessible experiences, while acknowledging that the culture and etiquette of the game matter; shrinkage discussions often arise from concerns about exclusivity and culture rather than the fundamentals of the sport itself.
10 Secrets from a Retiring Pro: Best (and Worst) of Life on the PGA Tour
Q: What were the biggest misconceptions about pro golf life and celebrity, and how do you really experience fame on tour?
Trainer discusses the three tiers of tour life, the intense on-camera moments for top players, and the more mundane reality for regular players, along with the mixed emotional rewards of fame.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drop Zone

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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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1. Cameron Young
2. Paul Hodowanic
3. Michael Bamberger
4. Amy Alcott
5. Martin Trainer
6. Sean Zak
7. Will Courchene
8. Grant Boone

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