FORE the Good of the Game

Men’s Major Champions Episodes

Listen to each of our interviews with the men greats of the game who are major championships winners.
Aug. 9, 2024

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 a "good one" by making some personal choices he now regrets but accepts. His most prestigious "regular" win came at the 1986 Tournament Players Championship by 1 over Larry Mize. John Mahaffey shares the good, the bad and the ugly of his accomplished Tour life, "FORE the Goo...
Aug. 9, 2024

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. He recounts his collegiate career playing for Coach Dave Williams at the University of Houston, winning team and individual NCAA titles before heading off to Champions Golf Club to work for Jackie Burke and Jimmy Demaret and hone his game. Later introduced to Ben Hogan, John was the first ...
Aug. 7, 2024

Jim Furyk - Part 4 (The Majors and The Ryder Cup)

9-time Ryder Cup player Jim Furyk reflects on his performances in the majors where he missed only one cut in his first 24 events. Jim recorded 15 top-5 finishes in addition to his win at the 2003 U.S. Open and had several great opportunities to add to his major total. He looks back on the thrill of representing his country in the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup, which he participated in as a player seven times. Jim was also honored to lead the U.S. side as Ryder Cup Captain in 2018. He and his ...
Guest: Furyk, Jim
Aug. 6, 2024

Jim Furyk - Part 3 (Tour Wins, The Tour Championship and Shooting 58)

Mr. "58", Jim Furyk looks back on many of his 17 PGA Tour wins including his favorite golf course/event, Harbour Town Golf Link and the RBC Heritage, which he won twice. Jim talks about how injuries impacted on his record and fondly recalls his Tour Championship win at East Lake in 2010 to cap off a Player of the Year season. Listen in as he remembers going low with a 2nd round 59 at the 2013 BMW Championship at Conway Farms and then going even lower, shooting a PGA-record 58 in the final rou...
Guest: Furyk, Jim
Aug. 6, 2024

Jim Furyk - Part 2 (The Early Wins and 2003 U.S. Open)

2024 nominee for the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Male Player category, Jim Furyk recounts his early wins on the PGA Tour including his first at the 1995 Las Vegas Invitational and reflects on winning Jack Nicklaus' event, the 2002 Memorial Tournament. Jim speaks fondly of his relationship with long-time caddie Mike "Fluff" Cowan. He concludes this episode taking us through his major championship win at the 2003 U.S. Open at Olympia Fields CC. Jim Furyk continues his life story, "FORE the Good...
Guest: Furyk, Jim
Aug. 6, 2024

Jim Furyk - Part 1 (The Early Years)

Major Championship winner Jim Furyk begins his story with his recollections of growing up in Pennsylvania and developing his game under the watchful eye of his golf professional father. Encouraged to swing "naturally", Jim used his "distinctive" swing to good effect with a strong junior career and a solid collegiate record at the University of Arizona where he was a 2-time All-American and his team won the 1992 NCAA Division I title. He recounts the specific game plan he and his dad developed, a...
Guest: Furyk, Jim
Aug. 5, 2024

Trevor Immelman - Part 5 (Broadcasting)

In this captivating final episode of our five-part series with 2008 Masters Champion, Trevor Immelman, listeners are invited on a profound journey that transcends the golf course. Trevor delves deep into his life story, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped not just a golfer, but a man of resilience and character. The episode opens with Trevor reflecting on the monumental impact of his Masters victory - a win that didn't just etch his name in the annals of golf history, but also set the sta...
Aug. 5, 2024

Trevor Immelman - Part 4 (The 2008 Masters)

In the fourth episode of our five-part series with major championship winner and CBS Golf Broadcaster Trevor Immelman, we delve into the pinnacle of his career: his unforgettable victory at the 2008 Masters Tournament. This episode offers an extraordinary, in-depth exploration of the mental, physical, and emotional journey that led Immelman to don the coveted Green Jacket. Immelman starts by recounting the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges he faced leading up to the Masters. He speaks ca...
Aug. 4, 2024

Trevor Immelman - Part 3 (The Early Tour Wins)

In this captivating third episode of our five-part interview series with Trevor Immelman, "FORE the Good of the Game" takes you on a thrilling journey through the pivotal moments of Immelman's early career. Host Mike Gonzalez and Australian golf legend Bruce Devlin engage Immelman in a vivid recounting of his ascendancy in the world of golf, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into the determination and resilience behind his success. The episode opens with Immelman reflecting on his first...
Aug. 4, 2024

Trevor Immelman - Part 2 (Amateur Career)

In this captivating second installment of our five-part interview with 2008 Masters Champion and CBS Golf Broadcaster, Trevor Immelman, we delve deeper into the rich tapestry of his early golfing years and the pivotal moments that shaped his amateur career. Our co-hosts, Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin, engage Trevor in a reflective and insightful conversation, tracing his journey from a young golf prodigy in South Africa to a global golf icon. Immelman fondly recounts his experiences as a junio...
Aug. 4, 2024

Trevor Immelman - Part 1 (The Early Years)

Dive into the inspiring world of golf with the first installment of our five-part series on Trevor Immelman, the 2008 Masters Champion and CBS Golf Broadcaster. In this captivating episode, Immelman joins hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin to unravel the threads of his extraordinary journey from the scenic locales of Cape Town to the hallowed greens of Augusta. Immelman's narrative begins in the vibrant landscapes of South Africa, where his love for golf ignited as a young boy in Somerset Wes...
July 28, 2024

Sir Bob Charles - Part 3 (The Majors and The Senior Tour)

1963 Open Championship winner, Sir Bob Charles finishes his life story with a look back on his final few professional wins, his best performances in golf's major championships and his prolific career on the Senior Tour where he had 25 wins, still T-4 on the all-time list. Sir Bob proudly recounts the many accolades bestowed upon him in recognition of his many accomplishments as a golf professional including being awarded the "Sir" title and getting the "Call to the Hall". Perhaps the finest left...
July 28, 2024

Sir Bob Charles - Part 2 (The Open Championship)

Sir Bob Charles, 2008 inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame, takes us back to the start of his professional career at age 24, a career that included 80 professional wins. He recounts coming to America in 1963 to play on the PGA Tour where he picked up his first win here at the Houston Open that same year, the first by a lefty. Weeks later, Bob triumphed in the Open Championship at Lytham prevailing in a 36-hole playoff with Phil Rodgers and becoming the first Kiwi and southpaw to win a major...
July 28, 2024

Sir Bob Charles - Part 1 (The Early Years)

World Golf Hall of Fame member Sir Bob Charles begins his story with his life in New Zealand, learning the game of golf on his own as a young lad. He recalls the discipline instilled in him by his schoolmaster father, his days working as a bank teller and his early successes as an amateur. He and Bruce Devlin recall their experiences at the inaugural Eisenhower Trophy team matches at the Old Course in 1958 and their memories of Bobby Jones , the U.S. side's Honorary Captain. Bob emotionally reca...