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.
April 13, 2021

Bobby Nichols - "Going to Firestone" SHORT TRACK

1964 PGA Champion Bobby Nichols tells us about the offer that seemed too good to be true, being invited to be the PGA Professional at Firestone CC in 1967. His association with the club lasted until 1980, "FORE the Good …

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April 13, 2021

Judy Rankin - "SI Cover Girl at Age 16" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member Judy Rankin was a golfing phenom as a youngster. Listen is as she shares what led up to her gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated at a young age, "FORE the Good of the …

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April 13, 2021

John Mahaffey - "I Just Hope Someday People Will Remember Me" SHORT T…

Major Championship winner John Mahaffey is sitting in a bar with Tom Watson in 1973 after John's first win at the Sahara Invitational and worries about his destiny in golf. Remember, this came before Tom's first win the follo...

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April 13, 2021

Nick Price - "Great Ball-Strikers - Trevino" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member Nick Price, along with Bruce Devlin recall the great ball-striking abilities of Lee Trevino, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our We...

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April 13, 2021

Gary Player - "Winning at Muirfield" SHORT TRACK

9-time major championship winner Gary Player recalls his first major win at the 1959 Open Championship at Muirfield where he "gave the love" to the stodgy Club Secretary and "it conquered the man", "FORE the Good of the Game....

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April 13, 2021

Al Geiberger - "Gary McCord and JC Snead at Sawgrass" SHORT TRACK

Mr "59" Al Geiberger and Bruce Devlin recall the early days of shenanigans at Sawgrass CC when Gary McCord played "high ball" in a barber's chair and JC Snead couldn't keep his hat on, "FORE the Good of the Game." …

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April 13, 2021

Mary Mills - "We Both Won on June 28, 1970" SHORT TRACK

3-time major winner on the LPGA Tour, Mary Mills and Bruce Devlin reflect back on a day in the summer of 1970 when they both found themselves playing and winning in the State of Ohio, "FORE the Good of the …

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April 13, 2021

Andy North - "My Best Broadcasting Moments" SHORT TRACK

Two-time winner of the U.S. Open, Andy North, looks back on his favorite broadcasting moments and the privilege of watching the greatness of Tiger Woods, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or le...

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April 13, 2021

Mark O'Meara - "Did You Pick Up My Ball?" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member Mark O'Meara remembers the good fortune of avoiding a lost ball penalty on the 6th hole during his Saturday round at Royal Birkdale Golf Club en route to winning the 1998 Open Championship, "FOR...

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April 13, 2021

Paul Azinger - "The One True Fundamental" SHORT TRACK

Paul Azinger, winner of the 1993 PGA Championship, shares the one true golf swing fundamental that he and Phil Blackmar have discussed, refined and articulated in three simple words, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the ...

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April 13, 2021

Ben Crenshaw - "Carl Jackson's Keen Eye" SHORT TRACK

Two-time Masters Champion Ben Crenshaw shares an interesting observation that his caddie Carl Jackson made as Ben prepared his game prior to that memorable Masters win in 1995, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Fo...

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April 13, 2021

Amy Alcott - "The Ed Sullivan Show" SHORT TRACK

World Hall of Fame member Amy Alcott takes us back to a "Really Big Shew" from the 1960's doing her best Ed Sullivan impersonation, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating …

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April 13, 2021

Ian Baker-Finch "If I Knew Then What I Know Now" SHORT TRACK

Major winner and golf broadcaster Ian Baker-Finch answers one of our traditional closing questions, "If you were twenty years old again and knew what you know now, what would you do differently?", "FORE the Good of the Game."...

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April 13, 2021

Mark Calcavecchia - "Getting Waxed at the 2002 Ryder Cup" SHORT TRACK

Open Championship winner Mark Calcavecchia looks back on a frustrating Ryder Cup loss for the U.S. side in 2002 at the Belfry, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our...

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April 13, 2021

Annika Sorenstam - "Golf Season in Sweden Was Short" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam talks about what she did to keep her golf game sharp through Sweden's long winters, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on...

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