FORE the Good of the Game

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Aug. 3, 2023

Nancy Lopez - Part 2 (The Early Tour Years)

Join us for a riveting conversation with the winner of 48 LPGA Tour events, Nancy Lopez, as she shares her inspiring journey from her time at the University of Tulsa to the top ranks of professional golf. In this episode, …

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Aug. 3, 2023

Nancy Lopez - Part 1 (The Early Years and U.S. Open Near-Misses)

World Golf Hall of Fame member Nancy Lopez begins her story growing up and learning the game under the watchful eye of her father in Roswell, New Mexico. She had astounding success as a junior player winning her state's amate...

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Aug. 2, 2023

John Mahaffey - Part 3 (The 1978 PGA Championship)

John Mahaffey begins this segment with a look back to his win at the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont CC in a playoff with Tom Watson and Jerry Pate. He talks about his Ryder Cup experiences and his two wins …

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Aug. 2, 2023

John Mahaffey - Part 2 (The Tour Wins)

Major championship winner John Mahaffey looks back on each of his PGA victories over a 16-year period including a few with Lee Trevino in the final group. Listen in as John describes how he turned a HOF-potential career into ...

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Aug. 2, 2023

John Mahaffey - Part 1 (The Early Years)

The winner of the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont, John Mahaffey, begins his story by recalling life as a young man growing up in Texas and learning the game the way most Texans did, in the dirt and the wind. …

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July 11, 2023

Padraig Harrington - "We Both Won the Same Tournament" SHORT TRACK

Turns out Padraig Harrington and co-host Mike Gonzalez both won the same event on the Senior Tour in 2022, the Ascension Charity Classic at Norwood Hills CC in St. Louis. Padraig won $300,000 and Mike got a set of 4 …

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June 18, 2023

Davis Love III - Part 3 (The Majors and Team Competition)

Davis Love III, 2-time winner of the Players Championship and1997 PGA Champion, looks back on his performances across each of the majors and shares his favorite Open Championship venues. Davis recounts his experiences with te...

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June 18, 2023

Davis Love III - Part 2 (The 1997 PGA and 2003 Players Championships)

Davis Love III, major championship winner and Ryder Cup Captain, relives many of his PGA Tour victories including his five wins at the Heritage, three Wyndham titles and two triumphs at the International. Davis recounts his ...

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June 18, 2023

Davis Love III - Part 1 (The Early Years and Tour Wins)

World Golf Hall of Fame member Davis Love III shares his boyhood memories of learning the game under the watchful and loving eye of his father, famed teacher, Davis Love, Jr., his college days at the University of North Carol...

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May 25, 2023

Kathy Whitworth - Audio Test SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member and winner of 88 LPGA Tour events, Kathy Whitworth and co-host Mike Gonzalez talk about Kathy's upcoming interview in this rare audio from their test call. Kathy was our first women guest on the...

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Jan. 30, 2022

100 Episodes In - Looking Back, Moving Forward

With 100 episodes behind us, we reflect back on our podcast experiences since our beginning in April, 2021 and look ahead to what our listeners should expect from us going forward. Please join us as we recount some of the …

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April 13, 2021

Tom Watson - "So This is Links Golf" SHORT TRACK

5-time winner of the Open Championship, Tom Watson was not a big fan of links golf in his initial experience traveling to Scotland for his first Open at Carnoustie in 1975. We're glad he changed his outlook, "FORE the Good …

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April 13, 2021

Lanny Wadkins - "Sarazen's Bridge" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Lanny Wadkins, reflects on his famous fellow competitors at his first Masters Tournament in 1970, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: ...

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April 13, 2021

Deane Beman - "The Coup Attempt" SHORT TRACK

Former PGA Tour Commissioner, Deane Beman, recounts a riveting tale of intrigue and clashing egos as he relates the details of the 1983 attempt to oust himself as Commissioner and to return the Tour to its' origins of simply ...

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April 13, 2021

Ben Crenshaw - "Are You OK Buddy?" SHORT TRACK

Join World Golf Hall of Fame member and 2-time Masters Champion, Ben Crenshaw, as he steps off the tee on the 72nd hole of the 1995 Masters Tournament and takes us step-by-step through his thoughts and feelings about that emo...

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April 13, 2021

Tony Jacklin - "Hello There T.J.! The Tip That Won the U.S. Open" SH…

Two-time major winner and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tony Jacklin, recalls with glee the two things that won him the 1970 U.S. Open at Hazeltine, links-like weather for the opening round where he was the only player to …

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April 13, 2021

Steve Elkington - "Getting Back on the Horse" SHORT TRACK

Two-time winner of the Tournament Players Championship, Steve Elkington, remembers his lost chance to win the Open at St. Andrews in 1995 because of poor putting on the final nine holes. Concerned whether he had the intestina...

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April 13, 2021

David Graham - "Winning at Merion" SHORT TRACK

Listen in as David Graham, World Golf Hall of Fame member, reflects back on his memorable U.S. Open win at Merion Golf Club and one of the finest ball-striking rounds ever in a major championship. No chips and no bunker …

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April 13, 2021

Jack Nicklaus - "Steak Frisbees" SHORT TRACK

Arguably the G.O.A.T., Jack Nicklaus and Bruce Devlin reminisce about their younger days traveling together in Australia playing exhibitions organized by Mark McCormack and IMG. Hear about a late-night room service meal gone ...

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April 13, 2021

Hal Sutton - "Will Anyone Remember #43?" SHORT TRACK

Two-time Major Championship winner Hal Sutton tells the story of the effort the University of Houston made to recruit him to their golf program. Listen in as Hal remembers what ultimately helped him make his college decision,...

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April 13, 2021

Charles Coody - "My Greatest Shot" SHORT TRACK

Charles Coody is coming down the stretch of his victory at the 1971 Masters when misfortune struck at the famous 17th at Augusta National Golf Club. Hear how Charlie averted disaster and pulled off one of the must under-appre...

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April 13, 2021

Dave Stockton - "Senior Moment" SHORT TRACK

Dave Stockton, 2-time PGA Championship victor and 1991 winning Ryder Cup Captain is amused by our Senior Moment , "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website http...

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April 13, 2021

Tom Watson - "Emergency Nine with Arnie" SHORT TRACK

Winner of 5 Open Championships, Tom Watson recalls the time Jerry Pate got a little "lippy" with he and Arnie after a practice round at Muirfield in 1980. Andy Bean was paired with Pate in the grudge match that ended …

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April 13, 2021

Lanny Wadkins - "Arnie's Gamesmanship" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Lanny Wadkins, recounts his first victory on the PGA Tour at the 1972 Sahara Invitation in Las Vegas, by one stroke over Arnold Palmer. Hear Lanny relate the shenanigans that occurred on the la...

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