Founder of NewClub and our resident feel player. Matt’s junior golf career led him to the University of Akron where he met our co-host. During his junior year, Matt Studied abroad in Ireland and discovered golf societies. Subsequent trips to Scotland fed his passion for the history, ideals, and culture of accessible, affordable, and sustainable golf, a concept he would later bring to the U.S. with NewClub. Known for his interviewing style, quick wit, and compelling storytelling, Matt brings thoughtful, reflective conversations to The Bag Drop. His professional journey before NewClub included multiple leadership positions in growth-stage startups, where he managed teams responsible for more than $250 million in revenue. Matt actively gives back to the game as a Board Member of the First Tee of Akron and past chair of the Evans Scholar Foundation. Proudly based in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, Matt finds inspiration in family life with his wife, their three children, and their golf dog, Gypsy.
Graham Dalton and Andrew White, founders of Adamson Links join the Bag Drop to talk about a NewClub trip that's been long in the making: The Pilgrimage. The Official Partner of The...
We've arrived in Fife and get to see the Old Course for the first time before the 150th Open Championship and play the courses of St. Andrews, Carnoustie, and Elie. The Official Par...
As we get closer to the Open Championship, we revisit NewClub's International Fixture in Scotland to hear fond memories and golf experiences in the Highlands, including Royal Dornoch...
In our first episode of the Scotland Series with the members of NewClub who traveled abroad for our first International Fixture, we revisit the golf courses and experiences at East L...
Ella Coelho-Mack, NewClub's Events Coordinator, joins the Bag Drop to talk about her golf life, bringing more women to the game, and to celebrate Pride Month. The Official Partner o...
Jay Revell, author of "Swing, Walk, Repeat", reveals his observations from a lifelong golf obsession. Swing, Walk, Repeat // https://www.back9press.com/swing-walk-repeat The Offici...
Mike Carroll of Fit For Golf joins the Bag Drop. Our Official Sponsors NV5 Invitational // https://bit.ly/3jN7A0d True Temper // https://bit.ly/3LOBg9u Journeyman Distillery // htt...
The president of the Korn Ferry Tour, Alex Baldwin, joins the Bag Drop. The Official Partner of The Summer Medal: Journeyman Distillery The Official Partner of the Founder's Cup: ...
Jay Card III, professional golfer on the Korn Ferry and PGA Tour, joins the Bag Drop. The NV5 Invitational // https://bit.ly/3jN7A0d NewClub Golf Society // https://bit.ly/3qmqdfc
Dr. Lonnie Mollo, resident good guy and NewClub Ambassador, joins the Bag Drop to tell us about his golf journey and how mindfulness is a key to his game. The NV5 Invitational // ht...
Presidetn of the Donald Ross Society, Brad Becken, joins the Bag Drop! The Official Sponsor of The Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint // https://bit.ly/37VBr3Q NV5 Invitational // https...
Brian Hilko, PGA professional & Market Development Manager of NewClub, tells us about his life, career in golf, and more. The Official Sponsor of The Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint /...
As we prepare for our first society trip to Scotland, we welcome Ronnie Dinnie, the 120th Captain of the New Golf Club of St. Andrews to the Bag Drop. Official Sponsor of the Spring...
We welcome reknowned golf course architect Tom Doak to the Bag Drop Live. Official Sponsor of the Spring Meeting Golf Blueprint // https://bit.ly/37VBr3Q NewClub Golf Society // h...
Bob Huguelet, an inventor and founder of Side Street Golf, joins the Bag Drop to talk about his new invention: the "golf backpack". Interested? Get your own Back9 Golf Backpack by s...
Parker Anderson, a professional beekeeper and founder of Greener Golf, joins the podcast to talk about how important pollination is to a healthy ecosystem and how golf can play a vit...
The Bag Drop Live welcomes Kevin Cook, author of Tommy's Honor: The Story of Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris, Golf's Founding Father and Son.
Ever wonder what would happen if Peloton got into the putting game? Wonder no more thanks to Matt Allard and Daniel Ledford, the founders of Puttr. Puttr | https://puttr.co/ NewCl...
Chris Keiser joins the Bag Drop to talk about heart and soul of golf, the greatness of Bandon Dunes, and more. Official Podcast Sponsor Five Iron Golf | https://fiveirongolf.com/chi...
Author Jim Hartsell joins the Bag Drop Live to talk to the society about his book "The Secret Home Of Golf", the magical place we all know as Sweetens Cove Golf Club. Jim also delves...