4: Ryan Ballengee recaps the Masters, previews the PGA Championship
On this episode, Jay Flemma welcomes Golf News Net's Ryan Ballengee to recap the Masters and look ahead to the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Jay Flemma Sports Report
Jay Flemma Sports Report (formerly Jay's Plays), hosted by Jay Flemma, is a podcast featuring in-depth interviews with voices spanning the golf universe, including writers, golf course architects and more.
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3: A town hall with Indy Pass founder Doug Fish
Jay Flemma hosts a live Zoom town hall with guest Doug Fish, who is the founder of Indy Pass, to talk about the industry, his company and the great sports of skiing and snowboarding!
2: Talking with Hank Gola about his Ryder Cup book
On this episode, long-time golf writer and journalist Hank Gola joins Jay to talk about his new Ryder Cup book "Ryder Cup Rivals: The Fiercest Battles for Golf's Holy Grail," which you can buy here: https://amzn.to/3LP55MN
1: Kicking off ski season with Indy Pass director Erik Mogensen
Erik Mogensen, director of IndyPass, hops on the show for the start of ski season, which is already underway in several parts of the country.
Talking Hell's Kitchen with Vinny Accardi
Vinny Accardi, contestant on Season 8 of Hell's Kitchen, drops by to talk about cooking, working with Gordon Ramsay and more in a laugh-a-minute romp.
Ryder Cup preview with architect Rees Jones
On this episode of the show, Jay Flemma welcomes world-renowned golf-course architect Rees Jones to give us the insider's view of Bethpage Black, site of the 2025 Ryder Cup. Jones did the architectural work ahead of the two US Opens at Bethpage in 2002 and 2009, so he knows the course about as well as anyone.
Former Formby Golf Club captain Ian Jamson joins us
On this episode, Jay is joined by former Formby Golf Club captain Ian Jamson to talk about his experience playing the club as well as its remarkabe history.
Talking Royal Lytham and St. Annes with Dr. Steven Reid
On this episode, Jay is joined by life-long member of Royal Lytham and St. Annes, Dr. Steven Reid, to talk about the club and its amazing history.
Albertsons Boise Open tournament director Jeff Sanders
On this episode of the show, Jay is joined by Albertsons Boise Open tournament director Jeff Sanders, who talks about his history with the Korn Ferry Tour event and the game.
Reacapping the Open with Ryan Ballengee
On this episode, Jay Flemma welcomes Golf News Net's Ryan Ballengee to recap the Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler's win and the 2025 men's major championship season.
World-class golf architect Martin Ebert joins
On this episode of the show, world-class golf architect Martin Ebert joins Jay Flemma to talk about architecture and the modern Open Rota in a fascinating conversation focusing on English courses.
Kevin Cook joins to talk the Tiger Slam
Kevin Cook joins Jay Flemma to talk about the 25th anniversary of the Tiger Slam and the book he authored about a feat likely never to be accomplished
Wrapping the Masters with Brian Keogh
Irish Golf Desk's Brian Keogh joins Jay Flemma to give a home-nation perspective on Rory McIlroy completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters.
Previewing the Masters with Jay Busbee
On this episode, Jay welcomes Jay Busbee from Yahoo Sports to preview the Masters Tournament and talk through the golf season to date.
Previewing the Masters with Ryan Ballengee
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee from Golf News Net joins to talk about the 2025 Masters and preview the tournament, as well as recap the Augusta National Women's Am.
PeakRankings.com Sam Weintraub talks East Coast skiing
PeakRankings.com Sam Weintraub talks East Coast skiing, including Vermont and New Hampshire runs and resorts.
North American Snowsports Journalists Association panel, January 30
North American Snowsports Journalists Association panel from January 30, 2025, on ethics in journalism.
Talking ski season with Dan Egan
On this special episode, Dan Egan joins to talk about ski season and getting ready for winter on the slopes.
Welcoming Scott Nicholes to the show
On this episode of the show, Jay Flemma welcomes Ridgecrest Golf Club pro Scott Nicholes to talk about the golf scene and more.
Wrapping up 2024 with Brian Keogh
On this episode, Jay Flemma is joined by Irish golf journalist Brian Keogh to talk through a remakable 2024 in golf.
Wrapping up 2024 with Ryan Ballengee
On this episode, GNN's Ryan Ballengee joins to recap 2024 and look forward to what's ahead in the year to come.
Wrapping 2024 with Gary Van Sickle
On this episode, Gary Van Sickle of Morning Read joins to wrap up the year that was in golf in 2024
Talking Walla Walla's Wine Valley
On this episode, Jay Flemma welcomes the gang from Washington's Wine Valley Golf Club, a Dan Hixson design in Walla Walla, Washington.
Phil and Tricia Pugliese of SkiTalk.com talk strokes and slopes
Phil and Tricia Pugliese of SkiTalk.com talk strokes and slopes with Jay Flemma as they look back on the Ryder Cup and ahead to the North American ski season.
Recapping the Ryder Cup with Ryan Ballengee
Ryan Ballengee joins the show to talk about the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup with Jay Flemma, including his first in-person experiences at foreign-soil team competitions.
Catching up with Aaron Schorsch and Ryan Ballengee
On this episode, Jay is joined by Aaron Schorsch of Saveur the Journey to talk skiing from Argentina and Golf News Net's Ryan Ballengee to catch up on the PGA Tour to the Ryder Cup
Open previews with Ryan Ballenge and Brian Keogh; Extreme skiing with Dan Egan and Eric Wilbur
On this extended episode, Jay is joined by Brian Keogh and Ryan Ballengee on the bookends to preview the Open at Royal Liverpool, while Dan Egan and author Eric Wilbur join in the middle to talk extreme skiing and the upcoming snow season.
Recapping the US Open with Ryan Ballengee
Just after the final putt dropped at the 2023 US Open, Ryan Ballengee joined Jay Flemma to recap the third men's major of the year, including Los Angeles Country Club and Wyndham Clark winning
Previewing the US Open with Ryan Ballengee
On this episode, Ryan Ballengee joins Jay Flemma to preview the 123rd US Open, going into depth about Los Angeles Country Club and some players to keep an eye on in the City of Angels.
Catching up with Gene Westmoreland
Jay Flemma is joined by Gene Westmoreland to talk about the Anderson Memorial and all things Winged Foot.
Catching up with Jeff Shelley
On this episode, Jay Flemma is joined by long-time friend and fellow golf writer Jeff Shelley to talk through a battery of subjects in the game.
Talking with author Kevin Cook
Jay is joined by sports writer and author Kevin Cook, who talks about his recent book.
Robert Trent Jones Jr. talks golf architecture
Jay is joined by renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. talks golf architecture, course design and more.
Ryan Ballengee previews the 2023 season
Jay is joined by Golf News Net's Ryan Ballengee to preview the 2023 golf year.
Talking Turfgrass with Dr. Richard Hurley
Dr. Richard Hurley is one of the preeminent experts on turfgrass in the world, and his strains are used by golf courses all over. He joins Jay to talk about his work.
Catching up with TJ Auclair
Long-time golf journalist and content creator TJ Auclair joins Jay Flemma to catch on all things pro golf, including LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.
Open preview with John Hopkins, skiing with Doug Fish
Jay Flemma previews the 150th Open Championship with Global Golf Post contributor John Hopkins and talks skiing with Indy Pass founder Doug Fish.
US Open review, Open preview with Hank Gola
Jay Flemma reviews the 2022 US Open from The Country Club and previews the 150th Open Championship, with New York Daily News golf writer Hank Gola
US Open review with Brian Keogh, Ryan Ballengee
Jay Flemma reviews the 2022 US Open from The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., with Irish Independent writer and Irish Golf Desk owner Brian Keogh and Golf News Net owner Ryan Ballengee.
US Open preview with Brian Keogh
Jay Flemma previews the 2022 US Open from The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., with Irish Independent writer and Irish Golf Desk owner Brian Keogh.
Chris Clouser on Perry Maxwell and Ted Marotta on Taylor Hawkins
On this episode, a pair of guests share their knowledge of greats in their field. Chris Clouser joins Jay Flemma to talk about Perry Maxwell, who designed PGA Championship host Southern Hills. Then Ted Marotta of the "Ominous Seapods" program joins to look back on the life and career of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Gary Van Sickle previews the PGA Championship
On this episode, SI.com and Morning Read writer Gary Van Sickle joins Jay Flemma to preview the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Oklahoma. Van Sickle dishes with Jay on the players most likely to contend, including Jordan Spieth, and talks about the host venue.
Rees Jones previews the Masters
On this episode of Jay Flemma Sports Report, architect Rees Jones joins Jay Flemma to preview the Masters. With extensive knowledge of and a big hand in shaping Augusta National, Jones has intimate details of the architecture and who it might help most. Golf News Net owner Ryan Ballengee also joins to preview the first men's major of the year.
Ski report at Smugglers' Notch resort
Jay welcomes Mike Chait and Hugh Johnson of Smugglers' Notch ski resort in Vermont to talk current season conditions, what's happening at the resort and so much more.
Tom Doak and Ran Morrissett on the Confidential Guide to Golf Courses, Vol. 5
Golf course architect Tom Doak and golf course architecture expert Ran Morrissett join Jay Flemma for an hour-plus discussion on a variety of topics in the architecture world, largely centered on the fifth volume of their "Confidential Guide to Golf Courses." The latest volume looks at courses in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, reviewing 447 courses in that combined region.
Welcoming 2019 with Gary Van Sickle and Steve Czaban
Jay Flemma says goodbye to 2018 and welcomes in 2019 with a pair of great guests. Former Sports Illustrated writer Gary Van Sickle joins Jay Flemma to wrap up the year that was and looks forward to what should be a remarkable year in the majors. National sports talk radio host Steve Czaban then joins Jay to offer his spin on 2018 and thoughts on what could be the headlines in the New Year.
Golf and skiing at Magic Mountain in Vermont
On this episode of Jay's Plays, Jay Flemma welcomes owner, founder and president of Magic Mountain ski resort in Vermont, Geoff Hatheway. Jay and Geoff get into the variety of things happening this winter at Magic Mountain, including a bunch of great musical acts coming. The guys get into golf, golf architecture and more, while keeping the pack light.
Catching up with Hank Gola
Legendary New York Daily News reporter and columnist Hank Gola joins Jay Flemma for a two-part conversation covering major topics in golf.
A conversation with 2018 US Am contestant Matt Cocorikis
Jay is joined by Indiana University player and Forsgate Country Club member Matt Cocorikis to talk about the evolution of his golf game, culminating in an appearance in the 2018 US Amateur at Pebble Beach. The two-part conversation covers a variety of topics.
2018 US Open preview with Tony Dear
GNN contributor, accomplished golfer and great writer Tony Dear joins Jay Flemma for a podcast previewing the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island, NY. Tony and Jay speak about the restoration work done by Coore and Crenshaw, and they discuss how that could impact the championship. Jay walks through the remarkable setup changes made by the USGA as well. Finally, the guys dip some into…