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Ryder Cup Captains Episodes

Listen to the life stories of those who have served as Ryder Cup Captains.
Oct. 5, 2023

Ian Woonam - Part 2 (Early Tour Wins)

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 gl...

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Oct. 5, 2023

Ian Woosnam - Part 1 (The Early Years)

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 ...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Tony Jacklin - Part 3 (The Open Championship and Ryder Cup)

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 ...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Tony Jacklin - Part 2 (The 1970 U.S. Open)

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 …

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Oct. 2, 2023

Tony Jacklin - Part 1 (The Early Years)

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 Fins...

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Oct. 1, 2023

Paul Azinger - Part 2 (Early Tour Wins)

Major championship winner Paul Azinger begins this segment by recalling life on the road in a used motor home with his wife and their cat. He remembers the early influencers on his career and his game and recounts the early …

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Oct. 1, 2023

Paul Azinger - Part 1 (The Early Years)

1993 PGA Champion and winning Ryder Cup Captain and player, Paul Azinger, reflects on growing up as an Air Force brat in Florida and not blossoming into a legitimate golfer until his days at Florida State University where he ...

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Sept. 30, 2023

Steve Stricker - Part 1 (The Early Years and the 2021 Ryder Cup)

12-time winner on the PGA Tour and 7-time winner on the Champions Tour with 3 major victories (so far), Steve Stricker talks about growing up in southern Wisconsin and learning the game by playing with his father and brother,...

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Sept. 29, 2023

Hal Sutton - Part 3 (The Majors)

We conclude our visit with Hal Sutton with a review of his major championship record. He reflects on the mindset he brought into Augusta each year (not good) and his regret at not competing more often in the Open Championship...

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Sept. 29, 2023

Hal Sutton - Part 2 (TPC Wins and the 1999 Ryder Cup)

Major Championship winner, Hal Sutton, admits to a bad Augusta mind set, recalls his most memorable regular Tour victories and takes us back to the magic of the 1999 Ryder Cup at the Country Club. Hear him recount his two …

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Sept. 29, 2023

Hal Sutton - Part 1 (The Early Years)

We cover the early career of PGA and 2-time Tournament Players Championship winner, Hal Sutton and reminisce about his superb amateur career that included two Western Amateur wins, two Walker Cup team victories and the 1980 U...

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Sept. 26, 2023

Dave Stockton - Part 2 (PGA Wins and "The War by the Shore")

Dave Stockton has amassed a golf playing and teaching career worthy of induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Hear Dave recount his experience in the majors including the Masters that got away in 1974 and the 1978 U.S. …

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Sept. 26, 2023

Dave Stockton - Part 1 (The Early Years and PGA Tour Wins)

Two-time winner of the PGA Championship and winning Ryder Cup Captain in the 1991 “War by the Shore”, Dave Stockton looks back on his start in golf under the watchful eye of his father Gail, an accomplished golf professional ...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Corey Pavin - Part 3 (The 1995 U.S. Open and the Ryder Cup)

Major championship winner Corey Pavin starts off this segment reflecting on his 1995 U.S. Open win over Greg Norman at Shinnecock and the beautiful 4-wood shot he struck at the last. Corey recalls his experiences at each of t...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Corey Pavin - Part 2 (The Tour Wins)

Major championship winner Corey Pavin looks back on each of his 15 PGA Tour wins including his first at the 1984 Houston Open. Corey really enjoyed playing at Colonial, winning twice there, and also was able to enjoy repeat w...

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