FORE the Good of the Game

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April 13, 2021

Tom Watson - "The One That Got Away" SHORT TRACK

In 2009 at Turnberry, the whole world felt his pain as the Open Championship slipped from the grasp of arguably the greatest Open Champion ever, Tom Watson. Listen in as Tom relives the final shots of that iconic event in …

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April 13, 2021

Lanny Wadkins - "Celebrity Tournaments" SHORT TRACK

Lanny Wadkins and Bruce Devlin reflect back on the fun times they had playing in celebrity events hosted by Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Jackie Gleason, and many others. Most were serious golfers with a passion for the game. Hear a...

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April 13, 2021

Ben Crenshaw - "The Mystery of Brookline" SHORT TRACK

Ben Crenshaw recalls the mysteries of the 17th hole at the Country Club at Brookline including Francis Ouimet's improbable win, as an amateur, at the 1913 U.S. Open when he joined a playoff with a birdie at 17 and then …

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April 13, 2021

Jack Nicklaus - "Focus on the Majors" SHORT TRACK

Jack Nicklaus, winner of 18 major championships on the PGA Tour, recounts how he developed his approach to preparing for these four events each year and the advice he gave to Gary Player that helped the Black Knight win the …

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April 13, 2021

Tony Jacklin - "How Good is This Guy" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tony Jacklin, remembers being pretty impressed while shagging balls as a 13-year-old for Bobby Locke at his home club in Scunthorpe, England, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follo...

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April 13, 2021

Ben Crenshaw - "The Playoff Blues" SHORT TRACK

2-time Masters champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Ben Crenshaw, recounts his surprising playoff record and the loss that hurt the most, to David Graham, at the 1979 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills, "FORE the Good ...

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April 13, 2021

Lanny Wadkins - "Steve Carlton" SHORT TRACK

Lanny Wadkins, winner of the 1977 PGA Championship and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, answers the question Mike posed to "Lefty" years ago at a bar in Florida - If you knew as a 20-year-old what you …

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April 13, 2021

David Graham - "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" SHORT TRACK

David Graham, two-time winner of major championships and World Golf Hall of Fame member, fondly recalls partnering with Bruce Devlin for Team Australia to win the 1970 World Cup in Argentina, defeating the host team that feat...

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April 13, 2021

Hal Sutton - "Be the Right Club Today" SHORT TRACK

Hal Sutton, winner of the 1983 PGA and two Tournament Players Championships, shares the story that led up to his iconic, mid-flight exhortation at the 2000 TPC as he went head-to-head with Tiger Woods in the year that no on...

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April 13, 2021

Paul Azinger - "Short Arms/Deep Pockets - Life on the Road" SHORT TRA…

Paul Azinger and Bruce Devlin reflect back on their days on the road traveling the Tour, and not always first class. Life was simple long before life was easy. Hear about Paul's early Vogue motorhome which he shared with his …

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April 13, 2021

Deane Beman - "It's Not a Charlie Coe Wedge!" SHORT TRACK

Deane Beman shares a humorous memory from the many team competitions that the former PGA Commissioner participated in. Paired with Jack Nicklaus in a foursomes match versus Mexico in the 1960 America's Cup, Deane found himsel...

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April 13, 2021

Bill Rogers - "1981 Open Championship - The Final Round" SHORT TRACK

Bill Rogers takes us through the final round of his victory in the 1981 Open Championship at Royal St. George's Golf Club. Starting the day with a five shot lead, he made it interesting on the par-5 seventh before righting …

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April 13, 2021

Tony Jacklin - "Damn Foreigners" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tony Jacklin and Bruce Devlin reflect on the challenges in their early days on the PGA Tour when foreign players were seen as a threat to the livelihoods of the average touring professional. Th...

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April 13, 2021

Dave Stockton - "Take the Greyhound" SHORT TRACK

Dave Stockton, winner of two PGA Championships, and Bruce Devlin reminisce about the simple pleasures of life on the road long before NetJets and luxury coaches, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show a...

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April 13, 2021

David Graham - "Our Friend Jack" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member David Graham and Bruce Devlin reflect on their friendship and admiration for Jack Nicklaus, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Web...

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April 13, 2021

Charles Coody - "49 Champions Dinners" SHORT TRACK

1971 Masters Champion, Charles Coody, puts us all in the room with him, where he has been for 49 Masters Dinners, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website …

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April 13, 2021

Steve Elkington - "Jackie Burke and Jimmy Demaret" SHORT TRACK

Major Championship winner Steve Elkington and co-host Bruce Devlin share their recollections of Texas golf-greats Jackie Burke and Jimmy Demaret, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a re...

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April 13, 2021

Charles Coody - "Cricket the Caddie - Incognito" SHORT TRACK

Masters Champion, Charles Coody, recounts the story of his caddie, Walter "Crickett" Pritchett, a 2006 inductee into the Caddie Hall of Fame. Seems as though Walter told his employer a tall-tale in order to take the week off ...

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April 13, 2021

Tom Watson - "Winning at Carnoustie 1975" SHORT TRACK

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tom Watson, relives his first Open Championship at Carnoustie, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegood...

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April 13, 2021

Ian Baker-Finch - "My First Open" SHORT TRACK

The winner of the 1991 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Ian Baker-Finch remembers his first Open at the Old Course in 1984 playing practice rounds with 5-time champion Peter Thomson, 1960 victor Kel Nagle and a winner of ...

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April 13, 2021

Ben Crenshaw - "The 1984 Masters" SHORT TRACK

Listen in as World Golf Hall of Fame member Ben Crenshaw recalls his first victory at the Masters Tournament in 1984, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website …

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April 13, 2021

Dave Stockton - "Secrets of Putting" SHORT TRACK

Two-time major winner, Dave Stockton, breaks down the fundamentals of putting he has honed from many years competing at the highest levels and teaching some of the world's finest players. We can all learn something from Dave ...

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April 13, 2021

Tony Jacklin - "Dave Hill at Hazeltine" SHORT TRACK

The winner of the 1970 U.S. Open at Hazeltine, Tony Jacklin and Bruce Devlin recall Dave Hill and his shenanigans in Minnesota. A fine player but a colorful character as well, Dave told it like it was, "FORE the Good …

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April 13, 2021

Deane Beman - "More Dave Hill" SHORT TRACK

Former PGA Tour Commissioner and World Gall Hall of Fame member, Deane Beman, offers his recollections of the outspoken but accomplished player, Dave Hill, "FORE the Good of the Game." Support the show Follow our show and/or ...

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