Episodes

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." 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 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d4...

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 administering golf tournaments. The Coup Attempt, led by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson (and their representatives) featured a claim that Beman and the Tour Board had exceeded their authority when, among other things, the Tour began marketing itself as a brand...

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 emotional victory shared with his respected caddie, Carl Jackson. Four days after attending the funeral of his beloved teacher, Harvey Penick, he somehow pulls himself together for the win. Ben Crenshaw puts us right there, “FORE the Good of the Game.” Give Bruce & Mike some fe...

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 break par, and a post-practice round putting tip from Bert Yancey’s brother that resulted in his career-best putting week, Tony Jacklin remembers the joy of a major victory, “Fore the Good of the Game.” Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Support the show Follow our sh...

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 intestinal fortitude to prevail at a major, he used his learnings on the Old Course that day just one month later at Riviera to win the PGA Championship and conquer his fears, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Support the show Follow our show and/...

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 shots in a final round 67 that turned a 3-shot deficit into a 3-shot win, making him the first Aussie to prevail in this tournament. David Graham recounts his 1981 U.S. Open victory, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Support the show Follow ou...

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 awry, "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-...

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, "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-g...

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-appreciated shots in all of major championship history. Charles Coody shares his greatest shot, "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.co...

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." 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 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d About...

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 as you would suspect, in the year Watson won his third Claret Jug. Hear about their "Emergency Nine" played, "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 &nbs...

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 last hole as Arnie made his presence known while Lanny tried to close the deal, "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...

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 what we are doing to capture and preserve the storytelling with these golf greats, "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/n...

The winner of the 1991 Open Championship and CBS Golf Analyst, Ian Baker-Finch, expresses his admiration for fellow Aussie, Bruce Devlin, and the other Australian greats of the game. He was recently amused by the fact that his young golfing partner at his home club, 2021 Ryder Cup team member, Daniel Berger, had no idea that Finchy was a major winner. The younger PGA players need to learn their golf history, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Support the show ...

Steve Elkington, winner of the 1995 PGA and Bruce Devlin reminisce about the great Ben Hogan. Bruce remembers being introduced to Mr. Hogan by Norman Von Nida at his first Masters Tournament in 1962. Bruce and Mr. Hogan played a practice round with each other, which began a 7-year tradition of practice rounds together whenever they were competing in the same event. Elk recalls traveling to Shady Oaks with Jackie Burke to meet Mr. Hogan and shares the three things Mr. Hogan observed about his go...

World Golf Hall of Fame member, David Graham, recalls a trip to South Africa to appear in the Million Dollar event at Sun City back when travel there was difficult in the time of apartheid. David and his wife, Maureen, found themselves sitting with Liberace on the flight to S.A. At a black-tie dinner that featured Liberace as the entertainment, Maureen (on her birthday) was invited on stage for a song and a memorable dance with the legendary performer. David, at the invitation of Gary Player, wa...

Gary Player, one of the greatest golf champions of all-time remembers Mark McCormack, the founder and chairman of International Management Group, now IMG, an international management organization that serves sports figures and celebrities and, when founded, initially included representation of Bruce Devlin and The Big Three (Palmer, Nicklaus & Player). Gary Player recalls the life-lessons he learned from his first agent, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Sup...

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 sports history, the aftermath and the phone call he received at dinner that Sunday evening from Jack Nicklaus offering his consolation and support. Tom Watson digs deep to recount this painful memory, "FORE the Good of the Game." Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text. Suppor...

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 about the contributions they made, "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/...

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 iced the victory with a birdie there in the playoff with Vardon and Ray. Ben also reflects on the infamous Justin Leonard putt on the same hole at the 1999 Ryder Cup that proved to be key to the U.S. team victory. Ben Crenshaw shares great golf history, "FORE the Good of the Game...

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 Career Grand Slam. We get to know the G.O.A.T. just a little bit better, "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/ Appl...

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." 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 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spoti...

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 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...

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 know now, what would you do differently. Hear Lanny's response, "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://podcast...