FORE the Good of the Game

Episodes

April 13, 2021

Paul Azinger - "I Was So Naïve" SHORT TRACK

The winner of the 1993 PGA Championship, Paul Azinger, talks about his transition from high school to college golf and how, with the help of his coaches, Dr. Jim Suttie and John Redman, he came to know that there was a way to...

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April 13, 2021

Bruce Devlin - "Bob Hope & Dean Martin" SHORT TRACK

Winner of 40 professional events and podcast co-host Bruce Devlin recounts his win in the 1970 Bob Hope Desert Classic. He recalls being "clubbed" on the 17th hole at LaQuinta by Lee Trevino and remembers the special surprise...

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April 13, 2021

Ben Crenshaw - "Emcee at The Champions Dinner" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member Ben Crenshaw puts us in the room as he shares his experiences with hosting and succeeding Byron Nelson as the emcee of the Champions Dinner at the Masters Tournament, "FORE the Good of the Game....

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April 13, 2021

Bruce Devlin - "So, Which One's Bruce Devlin?" SHORT TRACK

Playing as the defending champion in the Bob Hope Desert Classic in 1971, Bruce Devlin is paired with Charlie Sifford and Pete Brown on the final day. Coming off the 6th green, Bruce hears a funny story from wife Gloria and t...

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April 13, 2021

Steve Elkington - "1995 PGA at Riviera" SHORT TRACK

Steve Elkington recounts his win at the 1995 PGA Championship on a track that suited his game. Approaching his final round with an aggressive mindset reminiscent of Lanny Wadkins, Steve recalls a story involving Lanny and Cla...

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April 13, 2021

Hal Sutton - "1983 Tournament Players Championship" SHORT TRACK

Winner of the PGA Championship later that same year, Hal Sutton remembers his win at the 1983 Tournament Players Championship in its second year at TPC-Sawgrass. Hal shot a final round 69 in windy conditions to come from 4 ba...

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April 13, 2021

Paul Azinger - "Choke for the Cash or Prestige?" SHORT TRACK

The winner of the 1993 PGA Championship, Paul Azinger, was still learning how to cope with the pressures of competing as a young touring professional when he got an interesting perspective on handling his nerves from his frie...

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April 13, 2021

Mark O'Meara - "What is it about MO and Pebble Beach?" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member Mark O'Meara must have enjoyed the home-course feel to Pebble Beach, winning the Crosby/AT&T Pro-Am five times, the 1984 Pro-Am with his Amateur partner and the 1979 California State Amateur. Ma...

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April 13, 2021

Mark O'Meara - "Winning with Dad at Pebble Beach" SHORT TRACK

Two-time major winner Mark O'Meara won the Crosby/AT&T Pro-Am five times but none as satisfying as his 1990 victory with his father as his partner. Mark recalls one of his favorite golfing memories, "FORE the Good of the Game...

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April 13, 2021

Lanny Wadkins - "My Favorite Ryder Cup - 1983" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Lanny Wadkins looks back on his Ryder Cup memories and talks about his favorite, the 1983 contest at PGA National with Jack Nicklaus as the U.S. Captain. His final shot into the 18th hole secur...

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April 13, 2021

David Graham - "1979 PGA at Oakland Hills" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member David Graham recalls his epic final round and ensuing playoff win over Ben Crenshaw at the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in 1979, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback...

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April 13, 2021

Hal Sutton - "Gold Rolex" SHORT TRACK

Major Championship winner Hal Sutton recounts the lesson in commitment his father passed along on the eve of his 1980 U.S. Amateur victory at the Country Club of North Carolina, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike ...

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April 13, 2021

Dave Stockton - "He's Playing Those Mind Games" SHORT TRACK

Two-time winner of the PGA Championship Dave Stockton shares the story of Sam Snead trying to get in his head at the 1974 Glen Campbell - LA Open at Riviera CC but Dave gave it right back to him, "FORE the Good of the Game." ...

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April 13, 2021

Charles Coody - "My British Open Regret" SHORT TRACK

1971 Masters Champion, Charles Coody, grew up in Texas and had a game suited for golf in the winds of the UK. After winning the Masters he traveled to Birkdale for the British Open and finished tied 5th and never made it back...

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April 13, 2021

Curtis Strange - "Playing Augusta" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member Curtis Strange and Bruce Devlin reflect back on the challenges of playing Augusta National Golf Club at the Masters Tournament, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via T...

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April 13, 2021

Fuzzy Zoeller - "Sexy Rexy" SHORT TRACK

Major Champion Fuzzy Zoeller recalls one of the Tour's most colorful characters, Rex Caldwell who, after leading the 1979 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills, got a little cocky. Sports Illustrated's HOF golf writer, Dan Jenkin...

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April 13, 2021

Curtis Strange - "1989 U.S. Open at Oak Hill" SHORT TRACK

Curtis Strange, World Golf Hall of Fame member and back-to-back winner of the U.S. Open, remembers his 2nd victory at Oak Hill in 1989, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Support the show F...

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April 13, 2021

Deane Beman - "OK, I'll Do It" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member Deane Beman had just won the 1973 Robinson Open at Crawford County Country Club and recounts the moment he knew he was ready to hang up his clubs and accept the offer to succeed Joe Dey as the n...

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April 13, 2021

Nick Price - "The Western Open" SHORT TRACK

3-time major winner Nick Price recalls his win at the 1993 Western Open at Cog Hill, the late-patriarch of Chicagoland public golf Joe Jemsek and the long and wonderful history of the tournament conducted by the Western Golf ...

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April 13, 2021

Bill Rogers - "Bucky Boy Beats the Devil at Harbour Town" SHORT TRACK

1981 Open Champion Bill Rogers won about everything that year including the Sea Pines Heritage over Devlin, Irwin, Morgan and Stadler. He recalls his good fortune, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback ...

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April 13, 2021

Fuzzy Zoeller - "Winning Arnie's Tournament" SHORT TRACK

Two-time major winner Fuzzy Zoeller remembers how special it was coming back from major back surgery to prove to himself that he could win again on the PGA Tour at the 1985 Hertz Bay Hill Classic, "FORE the Good of the Game."...

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April 13, 2021

Curtis Strange - "My Infamous Tiger Woods Interview" SHORT TRACK

Back-to-back winner of the U.S. Open Curtis Strange gives his perspective on the Tiger Woods interview he did on the eve of Tiger's pro debut at the Greater Milwaukee Open in 1996, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mi...

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April 13, 2021

Larry Nelson - "The Amana Hat" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member Larry Nelson won the 1981 PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club sporting the iconic Amana golf hat. Frank Chirkinian, the famous golf producer/director from CBS wouldn't show him on televisi...

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April 13, 2021

Paul Azinger - "Career Influencers" SHORT TRACK

1993 PGA Champion Paul Azinger talks about the many influencers on his career and game, learning shots from Lee Trevino, Seve Ballesteros, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Watson and many others who were eager to pass along their knowledge,...

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