Episodes

Peter Dawson, long-serving Secretary of the R&A who played an instrumental role in the return of golf to the Olympic Games, recounts his days in the commercial world in various leadership positions with industrial companies. Becoming a member of the R&A in 1994, Peter soon became involved with the Rules of Golf Committee, serving as an official in several major championships. He share a few of his favorite (and frightful) experiences on the golf course. When Michael Bonallack planned to step dow...

Former Secretary of the R&A, Peter Dawson joins us to relate his life story that began in Aberdeen Scotland. Born to non-golfing parents, Peter found his way to golf at age 11, paying the princely sum of one pound sterling for his annual subscription at Lothianburn Golf Club. A family move to Essex took him to Thorpe Hall Golf Club, the home course to famous English amateur Sir Michael Bonallack, whom Peter would ultimately succeed as the Secretary of the R&A. Peter captained the men's golf team...

Mark Brooks, winner of the 1996 PGA Championship, takes us through that win at Valhalla in a playoff with Kenny Perry, the last time the sudden death format was used in that event. Mark recounts his experiences in the other majors, the intimidation he felt at Augusta, the Texas-like conditions of playing in the Open Championship and the gut punches you were bound to take at the U.S. Open. We wind up this final episode with a brief look back at his President's Cup memories from 1996 and review hi...

Winner of the PGA Championship in 1996, Mark Brooks takes us through each of his PGA Tour victories beginning with the "Greater Slam", winning the Greater Hartford Open, the Greater Greensboro Open and the Greater Milwaukee Open in succession. He remembers when a $35,000 year in winnings kept him exempt in the top 125 and finding a Ray Cook putter in a garage that led to a win at the Bob Hope. Only two months later, that putter was history but he made everything with the Odyssey he put in play a...

Major Championship winner Mark Brooks recalls being introduced to golf by his grandfather and his first golf experiences playing on a 6-hole sand green course in rural Oklahoma. He looks back on his collegiate career at the University of Texas where he was a 3-time All-American and remembers the difficulties of making it on the Tour and staying on the Tour as he went in and out of Tour Qualifying Schools throughout the 1980's. Mark relates an unconventional technique used by Harvey Penick during...

Join us for the captivating conclusion of our four-part interview with World Golf Hall of Fame member Pat Bradley on "FORE the Good of the Game." In this episode, we delve deep into Pat's illustrious career, exploring her journey beyond the pinnacle of success to her profound impact on women's golf. Pat Bradley reflects on the evolution of her career, particularly the transition period as a new generation of golfers emerged. She shares heartfelt insights into the challenges of keeping pace with...

In this enthralling third episode of our four-part series with World Golf Hall of Fame member Pat Bradley, we focus on her remarkable 1986 season, a year that cemented her legacy in the annals of golf history. This segment offers a deep dive into the highs and lows of a year that was nearly unparalleled in the sport. Pat shares her experiences from the 1986 Women’s U.S. Open, where she narrowly missed joining a playoff, finishing T-5. This moment of near triumph sets the stage for an exploratio...

In this second installment of our four-part series with World Golf Hall of Fame member Pat Bradley, "FORE the Good of the Game" delves deeper into the remarkable career and personal insights of one of golf's greatest legends. Hosted by Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin, this episode is a treasure trove of stories, laughter, and wisdom from a true icon of the sport. Pat Bradley, with her hallmark candor and charm, recounts her journey through some of the most defining moments of her career, star...

In this first installment of a four-part series on "FORE the Good of the Game," hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin engage in a delightful conversation with World Golf Hall of Fame member, Pat Bradley. This episode, rich in detail and personal anecdotes, offers an intimate glimpse into Bradley’s inspiring journey in golf. Opening with reflections on Bradley's hallmark of consistency, Mike and Bruce set the stage for an exploration of her illustrious career, marked by 36 wins and six major c...

We conclude our 7-part series with Bernhard Langer by looking back on his final two Senior majors including his win at the 2023 U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld. He took down Wisconsin natives Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly to capture his 12th major and his record-breaking 46th win on the Champions Tour, surpassing Hale Irwin's total by one. Bernhard was quite candid in this episode about his putting woes that plagued him throughout his career and give us insights into how he overcame the "Y" wor...

In this sixth episode of our seven part series with World Golf Hall of Fame member Bernhard Langer, we begin with him reflecting on his recently passed mother and how she influenced him as a human being. Bernhard then delves into his incredible senior career which to-date includes these highlights: 2008 Rookie of the Year, 9-time Player of the Year, 11-time Money Leader, 7-time Byron Nelson Award winner for lowest scoring average, 6-time Charles Schwab Cup winner, winner of 12 Senior majors and ...

In this final episode of our five-part series with golf legend Bernhard Langer, we delve into his remarkable Ryder Cup experiences and his unparalleled success on the Champions Tour. A two-time Masters champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Langer shares insightful and candid reflections on his storied career. Join us as Langer recounts pivotal moments from his Ryder Cup journey, starting with the 1983 European team's transformation under Tony Jacklin's captaincy. He vividly describes the...

In this installment of our five-part series with golf legend Bernhard Langer, we delve deeper into his remarkable journey and perspectives on golf. This episode uncovers Langer's initial struggles and eventual love for Links golf, particularly his transformation from skepticism to admiration for courses like the Old Course at St. Andrews. Bernhard shares intriguing insights into his adaptability across different golf courses worldwide, from Augusta's manicured bent greens to learning to play on ...

Bernhard Langer, member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, looks back on his wins on U.S. soil that included 2 green jackets and a life-changing week at the 1983 Sea Pines Heritage event at Harbour Town. Bernhard recalls the joy of winning the 1983 Masters playing with Seve Ballesteros on the final day. Unknowingly using the Lord's name in vain during the Butler Cabin presentation, he began his personal faith journey the following week at a Tour bible study taught by Larry Moody. When he comfortabl...

In this second episode of a five-part series, we delve deeper into the extraordinary life and career of Bernhard Langer, a legend in the world of golf and a two-time Masters champion. Hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin engage Langer in a rich discussion that reveals fascinating aspects of his journey, both on and off the golf course. Langer recounts his early professional days, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs that shaped his remarkable career. From his first profession...

World Golf Hall of Fame member and two-time winner of the Masters Tournament, Bernhard Langer joins us to begin his life story in golf as a young man in the Bavarian region of Germany. Bernhard recounts his days as an "Eagle Eye" caddie who turned professional at the ripe old age of 15 at Munich CC where he played in an exhibition with Jack Nicklaus and then met Gary Player two years later at age 17. Soon he would join Ballesteros, Faldo, Woosnam and Lyle as they transformed European Golf and th...

Patty Sheehan recounts the last few of her 41 professional wins which included the 1992 British Open, the 1993 LPGA Championship, the 1994 U.S. Open (with some encouraging words from 3-time winner Hollis Stacy) and the 1996 Nabisco Dinah Shore. Patty fondly recalls playing for Captain Kathy Whitworth in the inaugural Solheim Cup at Lake Nona and being named Captain of the U.S. side twice. She amassed a trophy case full of awards and honors, including the LPGA and World Golf Halls of Fame, over a...

Winner of 35 LPGA tournaments, Patty Sheehan looks back on the middle of her professional career that included an earthquake and heartbreak. Patty lost her home in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake in the San Francisco area but used that loss as incentive to come back strong, which she sure did in 1990, winning five times but suffering a meltdown at the U.S. Open that year, losing an 11-shot lead to Betsy King when she became hypoglycemic on a hot 36-hole final day in Atlanta. Redemption came two ...

Six-time major championship winner, Patty Sheehan, looks back on her early professional wins including her first in Japan at the 1981 Mazda Classic. Patty recalls the long bus rides to and from the golf courses in Japan and the shenanigans that ensued. Rookie of the Year on the LPGA Tour that year, she followed that up with Player of the Year honors in 1983 and the Vare Trophy in 1984 by which time Patty had amassed 11 LPGA wins and two majors. Patty bested Sandra Haynie in the 1983 LPGA Champio...

World Golf Hall of Fame member Patty Sheehan talks about life as a ski bum growing up in Vermont under the watchful eye of her U.S. Olympic ski coach father. Patty moved to Nevada at age 10 and gradually golf became her favored sport with the help of her mother and her coach Eddie Jones. She had much early success winning the Nevada high school individual state championship 3-straight years, the Nevada Amateur 4-consecutive times and going back-to-back at the California Amateur. After a runner-u...

In this thrilling conclusion of a three-part series with Justin Leonard, listeners are invited to embark on a journey through Leonard's professional career from 2000 onward. An episode filled with vivid insights and reflections, Leonard shares his experiences playing in the Dunhill Cup, the World Cup, and the improbable putt he made at 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline, an event etched in golfing history. Leonard opens up about his time playing alongside legends like Davis Love III and Jim Furyk, and...

In this riveting second part of a three-part series, we delve into the professional career of golf legend Justin Leonard, a name synonymous with determination and prowess on the green. The episode invites you to journey through the critical years that shaped Leonard's career, leading up to the pinnacle of his success in the late 1990's. As we travel back in time, the episode explores Leonard's early years on the PGA Tour, illuminating the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned. From his rema...

In this gripping first episode of a three-part series with Open Champion Justin Leonard, we explore the foundations of Leonard's remarkable golf journey as we delve into Leonard's early triumphs and the experiences that shaped his rise to golfing prominence. Starting with his amateur years, Leonard shares compelling insights into his victories at prominent tournaments such as the Southern Amateur, the Western Amateur, and the U.S. Amateur. Leonard's fascinating recollections of playing in the 1...

Dame Laura Davies looks back on her experiences in each of the major championships and her one regret, not ever closing the deal at the Nabisco Dinah Shore at Mission Hills. Laura holds records in the Solheim Cup for most appearances as a player (12) and most points scored (25) beginning with the inaugural event at Lake Nona in 1990. She has also served as Vice-Captain three times including the upcoming event in 2023. Many will remember her victory in the first U.S. Senior Women's Open at Chicag...