Episodes

In this installment of Dennis Walter's life story he tells us about the five dogs who he rescued and how they rescued him. All featured in his trick shot shows over the years, they have been trained as service dogs and have been important life companions at home and on the golf course. Bruce and Dennis recount key aspects of The Dennis Walters Show that has been experienced by over 1.5 million people around the world including the format, the dog's role and the shots executed. We ask Dennis a...

In this episode with World Golf Hall of Fame member Dennis Walters, we learn about how "Adaptive Golf' was born, out of ingenuity, necessity and passion. Dennis hits ball seated on a golf cart and early on, a family mechanic friend and the EZ-Go company, were consulted to develop "the seat" and adapt it to a golf cart that would enable Dennis to perform what became a repertory of golf trick shots. He learned from the masters of his craft like Paul Hahn, Sr. and Aussie, Joe Kirkwood. Hear abou...

In this third part of our six-part series with Dennis Walters, he takes us back to his college days playing golf for North Texas State University as their team captain. With some collegiate and amateur success in the game, Dennis graduated and became a golf professional. After failing his first try at PGA TOUR Q-School, he took his game to the South African Tour and other mini-tour events. It was in 1974 at Roxiticus GC that Dennis' world changed forever. His 3-wheeled golf cart rolled over unex...

Dennis Walters continues to recount his youth learning the game and valuable life lessons working as a caddy and picking balls at the driving range at clubs near his New Jersey home. He recalls seeing Patty Berg and Sam Snead doing exhibitions at his course and learning about the stock market during one memorable loop. Dennis fondly describes the early influences of his WWII infantry veteran father and his loving and supportive mother. He was an accomplished golfer at a young age, sweeping the t...

World Golf Hall of Fame member Dennis Walters begins his life story by describing his improbable path to the HOF and the endorsements of Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player which were so essential to his induction. Listen in as Dennis recounts his start in golf as an eight-year-old playing at Jumping Brook CC. Enjoy the stories of his caddying exploits with and for a collection of colorful characters including the famous and infamous. His passion for the game comes through as he recalls the life lesso...

9-time Ryder Cup player Jim Furyk reflects on his performances in the majors where he missed only one cut in his first 24 events. Jim recorded 15 top-5 finishes in addition to his win at the 2003 U.S. Open and had several great opportunities to add to his major total. He looks back on the thrill of representing his country in the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup, which he participated in as a player seven times. Jim was also honored to lead the U.S. side as Ryder Cup Captain in 2018. He and hi...

Mr. "58", Jim Furyk looks back on many of his 17 PGA Tour wins including his favorite golf course/event, Harbour Town Golf Link and the RBC Heritage, which he won twice. Jim talks about how injuries impacted on his record and fondly recalls his Tour Championship win at East Lake in 2010 to cap off a Player of the Year season. Listen in as he remembers going low with a 2nd round 59 at the 2013 BMW Championship at Conway Farms and then going even lower, shooting a PGA-record 58 in the final rou...

2024 nominee for the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Male Player category, Jim Furyk recounts his early wins on the PGA Tour including his first at the 1995 Las Vegas Invitational and reflects on winning Jack Nicklaus' event, the 2002 Memorial Tournament. Jim speaks fondly of his relationship with long-time caddie Mike "Fluff" Cowan. He concludes this episode taking us through his major championship win at the 2003 U.S. Open at Olympia Fields CC. Jim Furyk continues his life story, "FORE the Good...

Major Championship winner Jim Furyk begins his story with his recollections of growing up in Pennsylvania and developing his game under the watchful eye of his golf professional father. Encouraged to swing "naturally", Jim used his "distinctive" swing to good effect with a strong junior career and a solid collegiate record at the University of Arizona where he was a 2-time All-American and his team won the 1992 NCAA Division I title. He recounts the specific game plan he and his dad developed, a...

In this captivating final episode of our five-part series with 2008 Masters Champion, Trevor Immelman, listeners are invited on a profound journey that transcends the golf course. Trevor delves deep into his life story, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped not just a golfer, but a man of resilience and character. The episode opens with Trevor reflecting on the monumental impact of his Masters victory - a win that didn't just etch his name in the annals of golf history, but also set the stag...

In the fourth episode of our five-part series with major championship winner and CBS Golf Broadcaster Trevor Immelman, we delve into the pinnacle of his career: his unforgettable victory at the 2008 Masters Tournament. This episode offers an extraordinary, in-depth exploration of the mental, physical, and emotional journey that led Immelman to don the coveted Green Jacket. Immelman starts by recounting the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges he faced leading up to the Masters. He speaks can...

In this captivating third episode of our five-part interview series with Trevor Immelman, "FORE the Good of the Game" takes you on a thrilling journey through the pivotal moments of Immelman's early career. Host Mike Gonzalez and Australian golf legend Bruce Devlin engage Immelman in a vivid recounting of his ascendancy in the world of golf, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into the determination and resilience behind his success. The episode opens with Immelman reflecting on his first...

In this captivating second installment of our five-part interview with 2008 Masters Champion and CBS Golf Broadcaster, Trevor Immelman, we delve deeper into the rich tapestry of his early golfing years and the pivotal moments that shaped his amateur career. Our co-hosts, Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin, engage Trevor in a reflective and insightful conversation, tracing his journey from a young golf prodigy in South Africa to a global golf icon. Immelman fondly recounts his experiences as a junior...

Dive into the inspiring world of golf with the first installment of our five-part series on Trevor Immelman, the 2008 Masters Champion and CBS Golf Broadcaster. In this captivating episode, Immelman joins hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin to unravel the threads of his extraordinary journey from the scenic locales of Cape Town to the hallowed greens of Augusta. Immelman's narrative begins in the vibrant landscapes of South Africa, where his love for golf ignited as a young boy in Somerset West...

World Golf Hall of Fame member and Commissioner of the PGA Tour from 1974 - 1994, Deane Beman completes his life story by reflecting back on his time leading the Tour through transformative change. He remembers the early challenges as the Tour set out to rebrand itself for the global game and recounts, in vivid detail, the "Coup Attempt" by prominent players of the day which nearly ended the Tour as we know it. The "Square Grooves" litigation with Ping stands out as the Tour's right to set its o...

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Deane Beman recounts his decision to turn professional after a very successful amateur career, his Tour wins and the hand injuries that ultimately led him to accept the job as PGA Tour Commissioner in 1974 at age 36. Deane tells of the early transformation of the Tour that included becoming a non-profit, creating value in television for corporate sponsors, adding a charitable focus to the Tour and developing a robust player's pension scheme. From golf professional...

Deane Beman, Commissioner of the PGA Tour from 1974 - 1994 and World Golf Hall of Fame member tells us about his early days as an elite Amateur player. Deane recounts shooting 113 in his first tournament and then playing an exhibition with Ben Hogan as a 15-year old just two years later, playing in two U.S. Opens while still in high school and winning the U.S. Amateur twice and the British Amateur once. Learn about his meticulous preparation for competition as Deane Beman shares his early days i...

1963 Open Championship winner, Sir Bob Charles finishes his life story with a look back on his final few professional wins, his best performances in golf's major championships and his prolific career on the Senior Tour where he had 25 wins, still T-4 on the all-time list. Sir Bob proudly recounts the many accolades bestowed upon him in recognition of his many accomplishments as a golf professional including being awarded the "Sir" title and getting the "Call to the Hall". Perhaps the finest lef...

Sir Bob Charles, 2008 inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame, takes us back to the start of his professional career at age 24, a career that included 80 professional wins. He recounts coming to America in 1963 to play on the PGA Tour where he picked up his first win here at the Houston Open that same year, the first by a lefty. Weeks later, Bob triumphed in the Open Championship at Lytham prevailing in a 36-hole playoff with Phil Rodgers and becoming the first Kiwi and southpaw to win a major...

World Golf Hall of Fame member Sir Bob Charles begins his story with his life in New Zealand, learning the game of golf on his own as a young lad. He recalls the discipline instilled in him by his schoolmaster father, his days working as a bank teller and his early successes as an amateur. He and Bruce Devlin recall their experiences at the inaugural Eisenhower Trophy team matches at the Old Course in 1958 and their memories of Bobby Jones , the U.S. side's Honorary Captain. Bob emotionally reca...

Turns out Padraig Harrington and co-host Mike Gonzalez both won the same event on the Senior Tour in 2022, the Ascension Charity Classic at Norwood Hills CC in St. Louis. Padraig won $300,000 and Mike got a set of 4 logo'd tumblers, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-o...

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 podcast and we are so grateful to have captured her story for future generations. Kathy and Mike cover several topics in this excerpt including her fond memories of Rochester, NY, the evolution of golf equipment, the influence of the original sporting goods companies, learn...

With 100 episodes behind us, we reflect back on our podcast experiences since our beginning in April, 2021 and look ahead to what our listeners should expect from us going forward. Please join us as we recount some of the great stories that we have heard in the 31 interviews done to-date. We've talked with some of the greatest golfers who have ever played the game and all have been so gracious with their time. We've visited with 12 World Golf Hall of Fame members and 26 major championship winner...

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 of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Support the show Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 S...