FORE the Good of the Game
"FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.”
Episodes
477 episodes
Nancy Lopez - Part 4 (The 1985 LPGA Championship and Rest of Career)
Nancy Lopez was referred to by Kathy Whitworth as the Arnold Palmer of the LPGA Tour and for good reason. Winning 17 times in her first two years on tour, Nancy quickly became the face and the darling of the LPGA. Hear how she balanced life on ...
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Nancy Lopez - Part 3 (The 1978 and 1989 LPGA Championships and The Solheim Cup)
3-time major championship winner, Nancy Lopez remembers the challenges of traveling on the tour in those first few years as a professional. Nancy recounts how she relished competing against the likes of JoAnne Carner, Judy Rankin and others. Li...
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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, Nancy opens up about h...
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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 amateur title as a 12, 1...
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Gary Player - Part 2 (The Open Championships)
Gary Player, nine-time Major Championship winner on the regular Tour and World Golf Hall of Fame member recounts his love of Australia, several of his Major victories including his three Open Championships, and the racial prejudice he witnessed...
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Gary Player - Part 1 (The Early Years)
One of the original “Big 3” and winner of 18 major championships, nine on each Tour, World Golf Hall of Fame member Gary Player shares his passion for the Game in a lively and energetic discussion about the old days with “The Devil”, facing adv...
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Kathy Whitworth - Part 3 (The Later Majors and Career)
The all-time leader in U.S. Tour wins with 88 LPGA victories, Kathy Whitworth takes us down the home stretch of her career from the 1970's forward beginning with her win in the 1971 LPGA Championship at Pleasant Valley CC. Her sixth and f...
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Kathy Whitworth - Part 2 (The Early Majors and the 1960's)
Kathy Whitworth, World Golf Hall of Fame member and winner of six major championships, looks back on her early years on tour in the 1960's, a decade that featured 56 of her 88 LPGA victories and four majors. Kathy fondly recalls winning t...
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Kathy Whitworth - Part 1 (The Early Years and LPGA History)
World Golf Hall of Fame member and the winningest player on any Tour ever, Kathy Whitworth, begins her remarkable story by sharing how she came to the game of golf at age 15 using her grandfather's clubs and how the local pro, Texas Golf HOF me...
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Lee Trevino - Part 2 (The 1968 U.S. Open at Oak Hill)
World Golf Hall of Fame member Lee Trevino takes us back to three very important U.S. Opens in his career, the 1966 Open at Olympic Club for which he qualified and won $600 for a 54th place finish, the 1967 event at Baltusrol where a 5th place ...
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Lee Trevino - Part 1 (The Early Years)
Six-time major championship winner Lee Trevino begins his story with a few hilarious tales involving him and Bruce Devlin before he takes us back to his humble upbringing in Texas. Raised by his mother and grandfather, Lee was self-taught as a ...
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Beth Daniel - Part 3 (The Solheim Cup)
1990 LPGA Championship winner, Beth Daniel looks back on her late wins on tour including her final victory at the 2003 BMO Canadian Women’s Open where, at age 47, she became the oldest winner ever on the LPGA Tour. Listen in as Beth recounts he...
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Beth Daniel - Part 2 (The 1990 LPGA Championship)
Winner of 33 LPGA tournaments, Beth Daniel recalls what life was like traveling the country as a tour rookie. Beth recounts her first wins, first in Japan and then in the U.S. at the 1979 Patty Berg Classic. She shares her experiences with some...
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Beth Daniel - Part 1 (The Early Years)
World Golf Hall of Fame member Beth Daniel begins her life story by recollecting her days growing up in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Thanks to her supportive golfing parents, Beth was introduced to the game at age 6 and benefited from fine...
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Tom Watson - Part 2 (The Open Championships)
Winner of eight major championships and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tom Watson, joins us to re-live his Open Championship experiences including the highs of five wins and the lows of disappointing defeats at the Old Course and in 2009 at Tu...
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Tom Watson - Part 1 (The Early Years)
World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tom Watson, joins us to tell his story beginning with his childhood years growing up in Kansas City and learning the game from his father at age six. After getting cut for the Little League baseball t...
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Lance Barrow - Part 4 (Remembering Broadcasting Greats and Legacy)
In the powerful conclusion of our four-part conversation with legendary CBS Sports producer Lance Barrow, we uncover some of the most personal and unforgettable stories of his extraordinary career. From the NFL Today set to the sacred grounds o...
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Lance Barrow - Part 3 (Masters Moments and Tin Cup)
In Part 3 of our captivating four-part conversation with legendary CBS Sports producer and Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Lance Barrow, we explore the heart-pounding drama and behind-the-scenes brilliance that define some of golf’s most ico...
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41:35
Lance Barrow - Part 2 (Broadcasting the Masters)
In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with Broadcasting Hall of Famer and longtime CBS Sports coordinating producer Lance Barrow, we dive deep into the formative years and defining moments of his storied career. After graduating from Abilene ...
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Lance Barrow - Part 1 (The Early Years)
In this first of four captivating episodes, FORE the Good of the Game welcomes legendary CBS Sports producer and 13-time Emmy Award winner Lance Barrow for a deep dive into his remarkable journey in sports broadcasting. While not a pro...
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Donna Andrews - Part 4 (Solheim Cup, Senior Play and Teaching)
In this final installment of our four-part conversation with LPGA major champion Donna Andrews, we wrap up a remarkable journey through a life dedicated to the game of golf. Donna reflects on her experiences representing the United States in tw...
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28:49
Donna Andrews - Part 3 (Tour Wins and Broadcasting)
In Part 3 of our four-part conversation with six-time LPGA Tour winner and major champion Donna Andrews, we continue our journey through the most pivotal moments of her storied career—and some unforgettable adventures along the way.<...
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28:43
Donna Andrews - Part 2 (The 1994 Nabisco Dinah Shore)
In Part 2 of our captivating four-part conversation with LPGA star and major champion Donna Andrews, we dive into the early years of her professional journey and the pivotal moments that defined her rise on tour. From navigating the road in a t...
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Donna Andrews - Part 1 (The Early Years)
In this first episode of our special four-part conversation with LPGA major champion Donna Andrews, we tee off with a deep dive into her early years and the foundations that shaped a life in golf. A seven-time LPGA Tour winner and Dinah ...
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Kathy Guadagnino (Baker) - Part 3 (Life After Golf)
In the final installment of our three-part conversation with 1985 U.S. Women’s Open champion Kathy Guadagnino (Baker), we explore life beyond the ropes as Kathy reflects on the transition from professional golf to a new season of purpose, faith...
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