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Author: Bruce Devlin and Mike Gonzalez
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"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.”
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Two-time major championship winner JoAnne Carner reflects on the later years of her illustrious career including her 35th Tour win at the 1882 Chevrolet World Championship of Golf that qualified her for the LPGA Hall of Fame. JoAnne was a repeat winner at 13 different events over her career even after waiting until age 30 to turn professional. In 2004 she became the oldest player to make an LPGA cut at age 65. She remembers several other majors that could have been and wished the USGA had ina...
World Golf Hall of Fame member JoAnne Carner looks back on her early years on Tour including several of her 43 LPGA titles including the 1969 Burdine's Invitational that she won as an amateur. Professional success came quickly in her first year on Tour in 1970 and then validation came with a wire-to-wire win at the 1971 Women's U.S. Open at Kahkwa Club over the great Kathy Whitworth where JoAnne became the first player to win three different USGA championships. Fourteen wins later she cashes ...
Winner of 8 USGA Championships throughout her brilliant career, JoAnne Carner begins her story growing up in the Northwest and learning the game while working at the little 9-hole public course in town. Offered an honorary membership at Sand Point C.C., JoAnne took full advantage of the club's generosity and support by traveling the states competing in junior and amateur events, ultimately winning one USGA Girls Junior and five Women's Amateur titles. She won the equivalent of the...
In this captivating fourth and final part of our conversation with golf legend Ian Woosnam, listeners will be treated to an inside look at the mind of a true champion. From major championships to the dramatic Ryder Cup, Woosnam shares his insights, memories, and experiences of playing at the highest levels of professional golf.The episode opens with Woosnam reflecting on his time competing against other greats of the game, such as Davis Love III, and expressing gratitude for the thrilling mom...
In this riveting third part of a four-episode series featuring one of Europe's "Big Five" Ian Woosnam, listeners are taken on a nostalgic journey through some of the most defining moments of Woosnam's illustrious career. The conversation opens with a vivid recollection of his phenomenal performance at the 1991 Masters, a victory over Tom Watson that still resonates in the annals of golf history.Woosnam's passion and dedication to the game shine through as Mike & Bruce prompt memories of t...
In the riveting second part of our four-part series with Masters champion Ian Woosnam, listeners are treated to an intimate journey through the early stages of Woosnam's illustrious career. This episode takes us around the globe as Woosnam reflects on the triumphs, trials, and defining moments that shaped his early professional journey.From the slopes of Monte Carlo to the greens of Gleneagles, Woosnam shares his vivid memories and valuable insights, painting a picture of an athlete on the ri...
In this riveting first installment of a four-part series, we bring you into the early years of World Golf Hall of Fame member Ian Woosnam, a name synonymous with dedication, grit, and an indomitable love for the game. Hosted by Mike Gonzalez and Australian PGA-Tour golf great Bruce Devlin, this episode peels back the layers on Woosnam's initial encounters with the world of golf and his journey into the professional arena.Born in the quiet town of Oswestry, Shropshire, Ian Woosnam's relationsh...
Winner of 34 LPGA Tour events, Betsy King reflects back on her final two major championships and her last several wins on tour. Betsy remembers the easy walk up the 18th fairway of her 11-shot victory at the 1992 LPGA Championship, at the time setting several records including largest winning margin, lowest raw score and lowest score to par in a major with each round in the 60’s. Alongside, feel the intense pressure of clinching her 30th tournament to secure a coveted spot in the LPGA H...
Step back in time with us as we relive the golden age of LPGA Golf in the 1980s, a period that saw the rise of legendary figures like Nancy Lopez and our esteemed guest, six-time major championship winner Betsy King. Hear firsthand from Betsy about her first major victory at the Nabisco Dinah Shore, where she triumphed over Patty Sheehan in a thrilling playoff.We'll guide you through the highlights of Betsy's illustrious LPGA career during the 80s, with tales from the frontline of the most si...
Unveiling the journey of World Golf Hall of Fame member Betsy King, we invite you to share in a conversation that's as inspiring as it is riveting. A small-town girl from Reading, Pennsylvania, Betsy's foray into sports was nurtured by her brother and parents, blossoming into a love for golf that eventually paved the way for a distinguished career. Without a girl’s golf team in high school, and unable to compete on the boy’s team, she was still able to develop her game and secure a scholarshi...
"Mr. 59" Al Geiberger recalls his final tour victory at the 1979 Colonial Invitational where his high school teammate, Charles Schwab was to become the future tournament sponsor. Al reflects back on his performances in the major championships, including a few close calls that could have added to his major count. He recounts his Ryder Cup experiences in 1967 playing for Captain Hogan at Champions GC and for Captain Palmer at Laurel Valley in 1975. Al remembers his successful senior caree...
Al Geiberger begins this segment by recounting the joy of his 1966 PGA Championship win at Firestone followed hours later by the sadness brought on by the tragic loss of Tony and Betty Lema in a plane crash. He recalls his win in the 2nd edition of the Tournament Players Championship at Colonial CC (TX) over his hunting buddy, Dave Stockton. Al takes us through his incredible round of 59 in the second of the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic at Colonial CC (TN) becoming the only player in the mode...
1966 PGA Championship winner AKA "Mr. 59" Al Geiberger begins his life story learning the game on a hard scrabble nine-hole course in Sacramento, California, and playing high school golf in Santa Barbara with soon-to-be-famous teammate, Charles Schwab. Al was team captain at USC playing for the legendary coach, Stan Wood, playing in the L.A. Open three times while in college, ultimately finishing 5th while a senior and beating Arnold Palmer. He remembers turning pro at age 22 and recoun...
In the concluding episode of our four-part interview series with Australian golf legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Karrie Webb, we delve deep into her unwavering commitment to the game and how she navigated her storied career. From candid moments on the tour to her personal reflections on legacy, this final segment offers a holistic view into the life of one of golf's most iconic figures.Karrie shares an eye-opening anecdote about her philanthropic endeavors, revealing her pivotal ro...
In the enthralling third installment of our four-part interview series, we welcome back Australian golf legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Karrie Webb. In this episode, we delve deep into the pinnacle years of her illustrious career, a journey characterized not just by victories but by unwavering tenacity and a love for the game. Karrie opens up about her final major championships, unpacking the mental fortitude, preparation, and raw emotion that went into each one. But this isn'...
In this captivating second portion of our four-part interview with Australian golf legend Karrie Webb, we delve deeper into the making of a champion. Often considered one of the greatest female golfers of all time, Karrie offers invaluable insights into the intricate layers that have built her Hall of Fame career. This episode is more than just a casual chat about golf; it’s an intimate journey through the highs and lows, triumphs and tribulations of Karrie's professional life. We discus...
In this riveting first installment of a four-part series, we sit down with Australian golf legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Karrie Webb. A true icon in the realm of golf, Webb's storied career includes seven major championships and an impressive 41 LPGA Tour wins. But there’s so much more to Karrie than what you see on the leaderboard.In this episode, Karrie delves into her humble beginnings in Ayr, Queensland, where she discovered her passion for the game at a young age. Through ex...
One of England's finest golfers ever, Tony Jacklin, begins by recalling his Open Championship victory in 1969 at Royal Lytham and several close calls, with his loss to Lee Trevino at Muirfield in 1972 his toughest loss. Tony played on seven Ryder Cup teams with "The Concession" by Jack Nicklaus at Birkdale in 1969 the most memorable moment. He transformed the Ryder Cup competition over his four stints as European Captain, insisting on a level of support and commitment for his team consistent ...
World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tony Jacklin, recounts his early days on the PGA Tour as the first Brit to ever play golf full-time for a living. He and Bruce discuss how the game and the equipment have evolved over the years and he remembers some of his early influencers on his professional development. Tony shares some great stories from his 1970 U.S. Open win at Hazeltine and, yes, the name Dave Hill does come up in our conversation. Tony Jacklin gives us his perspective on a magnificent c...
Tony Jacklin, World Golf Hall of Fame member, winner of the 1969 Open Championship and the 1970 U.S. Open and Ryder Cup star shares his memories of learning the game in Scunthorpe, England, his early influencers like Dow Finsterwald and Bobby Locke and how he learned to play under pressure. He reflects on the bias against foreign players he experienced on the PGA Tour and the pitfalls of his personal representation by Mark McCormack’s IMG. Tony Jacklin reflects on his humble beginnings, “FORE...
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