Episodes

4-time major championship winner and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Sandra Haynie begins her story as a young girl in Texas, learning the game under the watchful eye of her father Jim and A.G. Maxwell who shaped her game and instilled the fundamentals she relied on her entire career. Sandy knew at age 9, when she had a chance to play with Babe Zaharias, what she wanted to do in life. From that moment she was focused on golf and enjoyed success as an amateur, knowing she was not going to ...

Bobby Nichols, winner of the 1964 PGA Championship, looks back on his later Tour wins and that fateful day in 1975 when lightning struck at the Western Open. Bobby recounts his close calls in the majors and his regret at not playing the British Open. He recalls his 1967 Ryder Cup experience with Captain Ben Hogan when Arnold Palmer was benched on the first day, presumably because he "buzzed" the golf course with his private jet during a practice round. After a brief look at his Senior Tour Caree...

Bobby Nichols recounts his early PGA Tour wins, several of which Bruce Devlin later won including the site of their first victories, the St. Petersburg O pen. Bobby takes us back to his 1964 PGA Championship at Columbus CC where he played the final round with Ben Hogan and secured a wire-to-wire win, setting a scoring record that was to stand for thirty years. He gratefully remembers his relationship with Firestone CC as their Head Professional and remembers winning the 1964 Carling World Open a...

Major championship winner Bobby Nichols tells us about learning the game, as a young man in Louisville, Kentucky, while caddying for $1.00 a loop. Hoping to be the next Johnny Unitas playing high school football, Bobby was in a horrific auto crash that put him in the hospital for 96 days. With the help of an inspirational letter from Ben Hogan, he not only survived but was awarded a college football scholarship by Bear Bryant to attend Texas A&M University. With no ability to continue in contact...

Gloria Ehret takes us back through her LPGA career which began with a confidence-building 5th place finish in the 1965 LPGA Championship, her first year on tour. That led to her one major win the following year at Stardust C.C. in Las Vegas. Gloria prevailed by 3 shots over the great Mickey Wright and earned her Most Improved Player on the LPGA Tour in 1966. Listen in as she recalls her wins and close calls and talks about many of the game's greats of that era. Some of her fondest memories come ...

Winner of the 1966 LPGA Championship, Gloria Ehret, takes us back to the days of her youth growing up in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Gloria, a multi-sport athlete, was introduces to golf by her father and uncle who needed a fourth to round out their group. Under the watchful eye of the pro at the local muni, she developed her game and, after an exhibition by Tommy Bolt at their local course, she was really hooked. Moves to Florida for junior college and then to Connecticut, allowed her to compete, ...

We conclude our visit with major champion Jeff Sluman with him recalling a "mystical" week at the 1999 Sony Open that found him in a mental state that he had never experienced before or since. After recalling his other Tour wins the conversation kiddingly turns to his 1-6 playoff record and later life on the Champions Tour where he matched his number of PGA regular Tour wins with six on the senior circuit. Ultimately, our talk turns to life outside the ropes, Chicago sports teams and his intr...

This episode with Jeff Sluman begins with his crowing achievement, winning the 1988 PGA Championship at Oak Tree Golf Club, closing with a final round 65 to best Paul Azinger by three shots. Listen in as Jeff relates perhaps his most thrilling golf experience, playing as the defending champion with "THE" Arnold Palmer in the first round of the PGA Championship the following year at Kemper Lakes when Arnie showed flashes of his former brilliance with an opening round 68 that had the galleries roa...

Winner of the 1988 PGA Championship, Jeff Sluman, looks back on his college days and how his game quickly developed when given the opportunity to play golf year round. He recounts physical challenges that he overcame with grit, grinding and determination to succeed at the collegiate level. Given the opportunity to compete in the 1980 U.S. Open at Baltusrol, Jeff realized that he "could play with these guys" and soon turned professional, playing and making money where he could. It would take eigh...

We begin our four-part series with major championship winner Jeff Sluman who recounts his early life growing up in a working-class family in Greece, New York. Smitten by the game at an early age and with the encouragement of his father and two older brothers, Jeff showed early promise, first as a left-hander and later as a convert to the right side. Listen in as he recalls attending a practice round for the 1968 U.S. Open at Oak Hill with his Dad and marveling at the beauty of the course and the...

Two-time U.S. Open winner Andy North recalls his second win at Oakland Hills in 1985, made famous by T.C. Chen for his "two chip" on the fifth hole of the final round. Andy became the first player to break par there in winning that major and was the only player under par for the week. He takes us back to the 1985 Ryder Cup at the Belfry, when the Europeans began asserting themselves in this bi-annual event, and the U.S. team victory at the 1978 World Cup when partner John Mahaffey and he went 1/...

Andy North, winner of the 1978 and 1985 U.S. Opens, recalls his record in the majors including the toll Augusta took on his legs, the financial tradeoffs of playing in the Open Championship in those days and the late-season demand of competing in the PGA Championship. Andy takes us through his dramatic win at Cherry Hills and other U.S. Open memories as we continue his story, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a r...

Two-time U.S. Open Champion, Andy North, talks about growing up in Wisconsin in a sporting family, the condition that forced him to put other sports aside to focus on golf and his early successes, winning the 1971 Western Amateur and being a 3-time All-American at Florida. Andy relates what life was like as a Tour rookie and how he once shot a 27 at the B.C. Open. Andy North tells his story as a young professional golfer, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Su...

In the thrilling conclusion of our two-part interview with Scottish golfer and television golf analyst Catriona Matthew, we delve deeper into her incredible career and explore the moments that shaped her into one of the game's most respected figures. Catriona takes us on a journey to the hallowed fairways of Royal Lytham and St. Annes, where she achieved her crowning glory, the 2009 Women's British Open. She describes the pressure, the triumph, and the emotions of that unforgettable moment that...

Join us for an extraordinary journey through the world of golf as we sit down with Scottish major champion Catriona Matthew as she takes us through her remarkable career, from her early days in Scotland to becoming a force to be reckoned with on the LPGA Tour. In Part 1, we delve into Catriona's humble beginnings and her decision to turn professional. With a passion for golf ingrained in her soul, she shares her experiences of teeing off on the historic links courses of Scotland, including her ...

In this final episode of our five-part interview series with 2003 Masters champion and Canadian golf great Mike Weir, "FORE the Good of the Game" takes you on a memorable journey through the life, career, and aspirations of one of golf's most revered figures. Tune in to this engaging episode as host Mike Gonzalez and Australian PGA Tour great Bruce Devlin delve deep into Weir's experiences, insights, and heartfelt reflections. Starting with a nod to the 2024 Presidents Cup at the historic Royal...

In this fourth episode of our five-part interview with Canadian golf legend Mike Weir, the 2003 Masters winner delves into some of the most memorable and defining moments of his illustrious career. Join us as Mike recounts his experiences across various major championships, revealing the challenges, triumphs, and learning experiences that have shaped his journey as a world-class golfer. Mike opens up about his more noteworthy performances in the U.S. Open, sharing vivid details of his time at O...

Major championship winner, Mike Weir relives his last several PGA Tour wins including the 2003 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and going back-to-back at Riviera in the Nissan Open. The big one, of course, was his playoff victory at the 2003 Masters Tournament over Len Mattiace, becoming the first male Canadian major champion and the 2nd lefty to win a major (after Bob Charles at the 1963 Open Championship at Lytham.) He takes us back to his champion's dinner, sitting between Tom Watson and Byron Nelso...

Winner of the 2003 Masters Tournament, Mike Weir recounts his early days as a golf professional playing the Canadian and Australasian Tours before joining the PGA Tour and becoming the first Canadian player in 45 years to win on that tour in Canada at the 1999 Air Canada Championship. He recalls the letter he wrote to Jack Nicklaus as a 14-year-old asking for advice on whether to switch from left-handed to right-handed and the response he received. Part 1 concludes with his memories of his Tour ...

In the first episode of a compelling five-part series, "FORE the Good of the Game" hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin embark on an insightful journey with 2003 Masters champion and Canadian golf icon, Mike Weir. This episode delves into Weir's early life and the formative experiences that shaped his remarkable career. Listeners will be captivated as Weir recounts his humble beginnings in Sarnia, Ontario, where his passion for golf was kindled against the backdrop of a sports-driven communi...

Major Championship winner Angela Stanford fondly recalls her other LPGA Tour victories, setting several scoring records along the way. The highlight, her 2018 win at the Evian Championship, setting a record by becoming a major champion at age 40 in her 76th major championship. She recalls the help and guidance she has received over the years from Shady Oaks Professional Mike Wright, a fellow member of the Texas Golf Fall of Fame. Angela recounts her experiences as a 6-time Solheim Cup participan...

Winner of the 2018 Evian Championship Angela Stanford begins her story being introduced to the game by her father in Saginaw, Texas at age 10. Her game developed under the watchful eye of Amy Fox and, after success at the junior level, Angela competed at TCU for coach Angie Larkin, winning nine tournaments and achieving All-American status. She was selected for the 2000 Curtis Cup Team that was victorious at Ganton Golf Club before turning professional later that year. After winning the Futures ...

Open Championship winner and CBS Broadcaster, Ian Baker-Finch, relives his experience serving as Captain of the Australian men's and women's golf team at the 2021 Summer Olympic Games. Ian and Bruce discuss how modern equipment and real estate development trends have impacted golf course design. Listen in as he shares where he would take a career mulligan and what he would do differently if he knew at age 20 what he knows now. Ian takes us through the golf bag and names his greatest players from...

Ian Baker-Finch, winner of 17 professional events during his golfing career, recounts his win in the 1991 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale where he shot 64-66 on the weekend that featured an opening nine of 29 in the final round to win by two strokes. He recalls the team competitions he was a part of as a player and captain/coach including the 2021 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, representing Australia. Ian reflects back on the decline in his game caused by a loss of confidence and he and Br...