FORE the Good of the Game

SHORT TRACKS Episodes

You can listen to our entire selection of “SHORT TRACKS’ here, a collection of funny stories, tales of major championship wins and other memorable moments.
May 25, 2023

Kathy Whitworth - Audio Test SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member and winner of 88 LPGA Tour events, Kathy Whitworth and co-host Mike Gonzalez talk about Kathy's upcoming interview in this rare audio from their test call. Kathy was our first women guest on the...

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April 13, 2021

Tom Watson - "So This is Links Golf" SHORT TRACK

5-time winner of the Open Championship, Tom Watson was not a big fan of links golf in his initial experience traveling to Scotland for his first Open at Carnoustie in 1975. We're glad he changed his outlook, "FORE the Good …

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April 13, 2021

Lanny Wadkins - "Sarazen's Bridge" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Lanny Wadkins, reflects on his famous fellow competitors at his first Masters Tournament in 1970, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: ...

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April 13, 2021

Deane Beman - "The Coup Attempt" SHORT TRACK

Former PGA Tour Commissioner, Deane Beman, recounts a riveting tale of intrigue and clashing egos as he relates the details of the 1983 attempt to oust himself as Commissioner and to return the Tour to its' origins of simply ...

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April 13, 2021

Ben Crenshaw - "Are You OK Buddy?" SHORT TRACK

Join World Golf Hall of Fame member and 2-time Masters Champion, Ben Crenshaw, as he steps off the tee on the 72nd hole of the 1995 Masters Tournament and takes us step-by-step through his thoughts and feelings about that emo...

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April 13, 2021

Tony Jacklin - "Hello There T.J.! The Tip That Won the U.S. Open" SH…

Two-time major winner and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tony Jacklin, recalls with glee the two things that won him the 1970 U.S. Open at Hazeltine, links-like weather for the opening round where he was the only player to …

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April 13, 2021

Steve Elkington - "Getting Back on the Horse" SHORT TRACK

Two-time winner of the Tournament Players Championship, Steve Elkington, remembers his lost chance to win the Open at St. Andrews in 1995 because of poor putting on the final nine holes. Concerned whether he had the intestina...

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April 13, 2021

David Graham - "Winning at Merion" SHORT TRACK

Listen in as David Graham, World Golf Hall of Fame member, reflects back on his memorable U.S. Open win at Merion Golf Club and one of the finest ball-striking rounds ever in a major championship. No chips and no bunker …

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April 13, 2021

Jack Nicklaus - "Steak Frisbees" SHORT TRACK

Arguably the G.O.A.T., Jack Nicklaus and Bruce Devlin reminisce about their younger days traveling together in Australia playing exhibitions organized by Mark McCormack and IMG. Hear about a late-night room service meal gone ...

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April 13, 2021

Hal Sutton - "Will Anyone Remember #43?" SHORT TRACK

Two-time Major Championship winner Hal Sutton tells the story of the effort the University of Houston made to recruit him to their golf program. Listen in as Hal remembers what ultimately helped him make his college decision,...

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April 13, 2021

Charles Coody - "My Greatest Shot" SHORT TRACK

Charles Coody is coming down the stretch of his victory at the 1971 Masters when misfortune struck at the famous 17th at Augusta National Golf Club. Hear how Charlie averted disaster and pulled off one of the must under-appre...

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April 13, 2021

Dave Stockton - "Senior Moment" SHORT TRACK

Dave Stockton, 2-time PGA Championship victor and 1991 winning Ryder Cup Captain is amused by our Senior Moment , "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website http...

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April 13, 2021

Tom Watson - "Emergency Nine with Arnie" SHORT TRACK

Winner of 5 Open Championships, Tom Watson recalls the time Jerry Pate got a little "lippy" with he and Arnie after a practice round at Muirfield in 1980. Andy Bean was paired with Pate in the grudge match that ended …

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April 13, 2021

Lanny Wadkins - "Arnie's Gamesmanship" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Lanny Wadkins, recounts his first victory on the PGA Tour at the 1972 Sahara Invitation in Las Vegas, by one stroke over Arnold Palmer. Hear Lanny relate the shenanigans that occurred on the la...

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April 13, 2021

Bill Rogers - "Our New Spokesperson" SHORT TRACK

The winner of the 1981 Open Championship, Bill Rogers, relates his observation that all of the golfing greats have shared a love of the game and an appreciation for the history of the game. That's why he strongly endorses wha...

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