Episodes

In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with 1993 U.S. Women’s Open Champion Lauri Merten, we explore the winding and often challenging road that led her to the LPGA Tour—and her breakthrough victory. Lauri shares her early experiences playing in professional events as a teenager, including a memorable LPGA event at Sun City with her father on the bag and her stunning 67 that made her an overnight leader. From those formative moments, we follow her journey through Q-School heartbreak, internati...

In this first installment of our four-part conversation with 1993 U.S. Women’s Open Champion Lauri Merten, we journey back to where it all began. A self-proclaimed “cheesehead” born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Lauri shares her early memories of snowy winters, fried cheese curds, and a childhood move to Arizona that would unknowingly set her on the path to major championship glory. Lauri opens up about a childhood shaped not by early athletic success, but by determination, resilience, and a tight-kn...

In the powerful conclusion to our four-part conversation with two-time major champion Jane Geddes, we explore the remarkable evolution of a player who redefined what life after golf can look like. From the fairways to the front office, Jane’s post-playing journey is as bold and fascinating as her competitive career. Jane shares how she pivoted from the LPGA Tour to academia, earning a law degree and quickly transitioning into a leadership role within the LPGA’s executive team. She offers behind...

In Part 3 of our captivating four-part conversation with 11-time winner on the LPGA Tour Jane Geddes, we follow her remarkable journey through one of the most successful and adventurous stretches of her LPGA career. With honesty and humor, Jane reflects on the realities of life on tour—moments of quiet solitude after victory, the grind of relentless travel, and the friendships that made it all worthwhile. Jane shares unforgettable stories from her international triumphs, including wins in Austr...

In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with two-time major champion Jane Geddes, we dive into the incredible early successes that vaulted her onto the LPGA stage—and into the record books. Jane takes us back to 1986, when she burst onto the scene with a stunning victory at the U.S. Women’s Open at NCR Country Club. With humility and humor, Jane recounts her mindset heading into the championship, including the surreal feeling of playing in a “bubble,” her unmatched confidence in her swing, and h...

In this first installment of our four-part conversation with two-time major champion Jane Geddes, FORE the Good of the Game co-hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin take listeners on a journey back to Jane’s unlikely beginnings in golf—and what a story it is. Born and raised on Long Island, Jane Geddes never set foot on a golf course until the age of 15. A move to Summerville, South Carolina left her feeling like an outsider—until a chance introduction to the game changed her life forever. With ...

In the final chapter of our four-part conversation with Lorena Ochoa, the legendary 2-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member reflects on the pinnacle of her career and the transition into life beyond professional golf. Lorena takes us back to her dominant years on the LPGA Tour, including her unforgettable 2007 Women's British Open victory at the Old Course at St. Andrews and her emotional triumph at Mission Hills, where she famously leaped into Poppie’s Pond after winning the 2...

In this third installment of our four-part series with World Golf Hall of Fame member and two-time major champion Lorena Ochoa, we dive into the defining moments that cemented her legacy as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Lorena takes us back to her early years on the LPGA Tour, from the challenges of her rookie season to the pivotal mental and physical adjustments that led to her first victories. She shares the pressure of proving herself among the sport’s elite, including Annika Söre...

In this second installment of our four-part conversation with two-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member Lorena Ochoa, we dive into her collegiate journey, the transition to professional golf, and the defining moments that shaped her career. Lorena reflects on her time at the University of Arizona, where she quickly became a dominant force in college golf, winning Player of the Year honors twice and setting the stage for what would become a legendary career. She shares the chall...

In this special interview with our 100th guest on FORE the Good of the Game, hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin sit down with one of the most dominant players in women’s golf history, Lorena Ochoa. A two-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Ochoa’s impact on the game extends far beyond her remarkable 158-week reign as the world’s No. 1 player. In the first installment of this four-part conversation, Lorena takes us back to her early days growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, w...

Welcome to the final episode of our three‐part exclusive interview series with LPGA legend Brittany Lincicome – a two-time major championship winner whose storied career is filled with dramatic playoff battles, unforgettable victories, and moments of genuine humor. In this engaging installment of "FORE the Good of the Game," Brittany opens up about the highs and lows of her journey on the LPGA Tour, sharing candid reflections and personal insights that reveal the true heart of a champion. We op...

Join us for the second installment of our three‐part interview series with two‐time major champion Brittany Lincicome, a tour veteran whose story is as compelling as her record on the course. In this engaging episode, host Mike Gonzalez and golfing legend Bruce Devlin dive deep into Brittany’s journey from an eager rookie to a seasoned LPGA pro. Brittany reveals the origin of her unforgettable nickname “Bam Bam”—a playful nod to a dice‐rolling escapade in Vegas that encapsulates her spirited per...

Join us for this captivating first installment of our three-part interview series with LPGA star Brittany Lincicome, a two-time major champion and the youngest major championship winner to grace our show to-date. In this episode, Brittany opens up about her lifelong love for golf, recounting cherished memories from her childhood in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, where the game first captured her heart. From a hole-in-one at age nine to evenings spent driving the golf cart on illuminated par-thr...

World Golf Hall of Fame member Mark O'Meara takes us through his major championship experiences including his two wins, at age 41, in 1998. Beginning the year with a thrilling 20-foot birdie putt at the last to win the Masters Tournament by one over Fred Couples and David Duval, Mark then went to Royal Birkdale where he prevailed in a 4-hole playoff with Brian Watts to win the Open Championship and capture the Claret Jug. He reflects on his 2015 induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame at S...

Two-time major championship winner and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Mark O'Meara recalls about his last several PGA Tour wins including his 5th at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Mark recounts how he first met 17-year-old Tiger Woods and how he mentored him as a "big brother" and competed with him for real and in practice. He tells about their World Cup win together in 1999 and how he bested Tiger in the 1998 World Match Play at Wentworth. Mark relives his Ryder Cup ex...

World Golf Hall of Fame member and winner of two major championships, Mark O'Meara relives his early victories on the PGA Tour beginning with his Greater Milwaukee Open title in 1984. He has special memories of the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am (later AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am) having won there 5 times including in 1990 with his father as his Pro-Am partner. Winning isn't easy but Mark managed to win 16 PGA Tour events over a period of 15 years but the best was still to come. ...

Mark O’Meara, World Golf Hall of Fame Inductee and winner of two major championships, shares his earliest memories of learning the game growing up in Mission Viejo, CA. He enjoyed success at a young age as an All-American at Long Beach State and winning the 1979 U.S. Amateur Championship at Canterbury GC over defending champ and childhood friend, John Cook. As a 23-year-old, Mark found himself at Augusta National, teeing it up with the defending champion, Fuzzy Zoeller, at the Masters and then w...

Two-time major championship winner JoAnne Carner reflects on the later years of her illustrious career including her 35th Tour win at the 1882 Chevrolet World Championship of Golf that qualified her for the LPGA Hall of Fame. JoAnne was a repeat winner at 13 different events over her career even after waiting until age 30 to turn professional. In 2004 she became the oldest player to make an LPGA cut at age 65. She remembers several other majors that could have been and wished the USGA had inaugu...

World Golf Hall of Fame member JoAnne Carner looks back on her early years on Tour including several of her 43 LPGA titles including the 1969 Burdine's Invitational that she won as an amateur. Professional success came quickly in her first year on Tour in 1970 and then validation came with a wire-to-wire win at the 1971 Women's U.S. Open at Kahkwa Club over the great Kathy Whitworth where JoAnne became the first player to win three different USGA championships. Fourteen wins later she cashes in ...

Winner of 8 USGA Championships throughout her brilliant career, JoAnne Carner begins her story growing up in the Northwest and learning the game while working at the little 9-hole public course in town. Offered an honorary membership at Sand Point C.C., JoAnne took full advantage of the club's generosity and support by traveling the states competing in junior and amateur events, ultimately winning one USGA Girls Junior and five Women's Amateur titles. She won the equivalent of the NCAA individua...

In this captivating fourth and final part of our conversation with golf legend Ian Woosnam, listeners will be treated to an inside look at the mind of a true champion. From major championships to the dramatic Ryder Cup, Woosnam shares his insights, memories, and experiences of playing at the highest levels of professional golf. The episode opens with Woosnam reflecting on his time competing against other greats of the game, such as Davis Love III, and expressing gratitude for the thrilling mome...

In this riveting third part of a four-episode series featuring one of Europe's "Big Five" Ian Woosnam, listeners are taken on a nostalgic journey through some of the most defining moments of Woosnam's illustrious career. The conversation opens with a vivid recollection of his phenomenal performance at the 1991 Masters, a victory over Tom Watson that still resonates in the annals of golf history. Woosnam's passion and dedication to the game shine through as Mike & Bruce prompt memories of...

In the riveting second part of our four-part series with Masters champion Ian Woosnam, listeners are treated to an intimate journey through the early stages of Woosnam's illustrious career. This episode takes us around the globe as Woosnam reflects on the triumphs, trials, and defining moments that shaped his early professional journey. From the slopes of Monte Carlo to the greens of Gleneagles, Woosnam shares his vivid memories and valuable insights, painting a picture of an athlete on the ris...

In this riveting first installment of a four-part series, we bring you into the early years of World Golf Hall of Fame member Ian Woosnam, a name synonymous with dedication, grit, and an indomitable love for the game. Hosted by Mike Gonzalez and Australian PGA-Tour golf great Bruce Devlin, this episode peels back the layers on Woosnam's initial encounters with the world of golf and his journey into the professional arena. Born in the quiet town of Oswestry, Shropshire, Ian Woosnam's relationshi...