The DROP Podcast
The DROP Podcast
Golfing in the Garden State
Rod McRae on 125 Years of New Jersey Golf and Baltusrol’s Revival
49 minutes Posted May 1, 2025 at 4:00 am.
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New Jersey Golf is celebrating 125 years — and a bold new era. This week on The DROP Podcast, President Rod McRae joins us to break down the rebranding, the championship legacy, and what’s next for the Garden State’s golf community. We also go inside Baltusrol Golf Club, where Rod shares firsthand insight into Gil Hanse’s acclaimed restoration of the iconic Lower and Upper Courses.


From his MGA Senior Championship win to leading one of the nation’s oldest golf organizations, Rod reflects on the key moments that shaped his career — and the future he’s helping to build. If you’re passionate about championship golf, historic courses, or the people shaping New Jersey’s golf scene, this episode belongs at the top of your playlist. Hit play and celebrate 125 years of greatness with us!


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