Episodes

The all-time leader in wins on the Ladies European Tour with 45, Laura Davies recounts her final three major championships (the 1994 LPGA, the 1996 LPGA and the 1996 du Maurier) as well as many of her career wins from 1989 through 2001. She also recounts her experience as the first women to compete in a men's European Tour event (the 2004 ANZ Championship and a men's Euro Senior Tour event (the 2018 Shipco Masters). Laura also finished 2nd in the 2018 Bank of Hope Founders Cup on the LPGA Tour a...

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Laura Davies, recalls learning the game by tagging along with her brother and his friends growing up in England. Self-taught by mimicking some of the greats of the game at the time (Ballesteros, Woosnam, etc.), Laura's game developed quickly and she was selected to play in the Curtis Cup at Muirfield in 1984. She turned pro the following year and had the first of her 87 professional wins in 1985 at the Belgian Ladies Open. Laura recounts some of her other early wi...

1971 Masters Champion, Charles Coody, puts us inside the room at the annual Champion’s Dinner at Augusta and recalls his fondest memories of the Par 3 tournament with his grandsons caddying (and hitting the occasional putt). He admits regret with only playing one Open Championship, a T5 at Birkdale, in 1971 and shares his memories of other Tour victories. His love of family, and pride of his grandchildren, are evident as Charles Coody shares the rest of his story, “FORE the Good of the Game.” G...

50 years on from his Masters triumph, Charles Coody recounts his early life, committing to golf as his livelihood after being inspired while seeing Hogan and Snead at Colonial CC as a 14-year old. Hear about life on the road as a traveling caravan from tour stop to tour stop, families on the road together. He relives his close call at the Masters in 1969 and his one regretful club-pull at the 16th. Breaking through with his win in 1971 over Nicklaus and Johnny Miller he makes it clear who he nee...

In the eagerly anticipated second installment of our exclusive interview with Murle Breer, co-hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin dive into the heart of a career that has left an indelible mark on the world of golf. This episode offers an intimate look at Breer's remarkable journey, focusing on her extraordinary triumph at the 1962 Women's U.S. Open. Breer's victory in '62 is not just a highlight of her career; it stands as a beacon of determination, skill, and grace under pressure. In this ep...

In this captivating first of a two-part episode of "FORE the Good of the Game," join hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin as they dive into the inspiring early years and professional career of major champion Murle Breer. A five-time professional winner with four LPGA Tour victories, Murle's stories take listeners on a vivid journey back in time to the early days of her career. From her major win straight out of the box to the mentorship she received from the iconic Patty Berg, this epi...

World Golf Hall of Fame member and two-time major winner, David Graham recalls the most memorable of his 37 professional wins including his first on the PGA Tour, a playoff victory over, none other than, Bruce Devlin. He looks back on the days of chauffeur-driven Rolls Royces at the Piccadilly World Match Play at Wentworth and teaming up with Bruce for a World Cup win in Argentina, representing Australia. Re-live the 1979 PGA Championship, won in a playoff with Ben Crenshaw after doubling the l...

World Golf Hall of Fame member and two-time major winner, David Graham joins us to reminisce about his early life in Australia leading up to his first U.S. PGA Tour event in 1969. Hear how Bruce Devlin helped him overhaul his golf swing and game, how he "escaped" Tasmania, transitioned from the 1.62" ball to the larger 1.68" American golf ball and how Devlin helped him finally get settled in America. The "Dog" and The "Devil". David Graham shares his early story, "FORE the Good of the Game." Gi...

Legendary player and broadcaster Donna Caponi begins by recalling her final stretch of golf on the LPGA Tour that included 11 wins in 1980/1981 and her fourth major championship at the 1981 LPGA. Donna fondly recalls her opportunity to co-captain with Nancy Lopez for the victorious U.S. team at the Solheim Cup in 2005 and she shares her favorite memories from a 25-year golf broadcasting career as witness to some of golf's greatest moments. Hall of Fame member Donna Caponi concludes her life stor...

Four-time major championship winner and member of the WGHOF, Donna Caponi looks back on her early LPGA Tour wins and two of her majors, the 1970 Women's U.S. Open and the 1979 LPGA Championship. In between these two majors, Donna had 12 other victories including overseas wins at the 1975 Colgate European Open at Sunningdale, the 1976 Wills Qantas Australian Ladies Open at Victoria GC and that same year, the Japan Mizuno Classic. As she approached the 1980's, she was poised to finish her career w...

World Golf Hall of Fame member Donna Caponi grew up in Southern California and learned the game from her father, a club professional at DeBell Golf Club where Donna received her first set of new clubs at age 8. She developed her game quickly and knew, by age 15, that she wanted to be a professional golfer. With no high school team to compete on and no plan to attend college, Donna turned pro at age 19 in 1965. She reminisces with Bruce about life on the road back in the 60's running with the lik...

Hear tales from the Crosby "Clambake" featuring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dean Martin (Bruce's long-time partner) and many others. Listen as Nathaniel recalls negotiating with Deane Beman as a teenager, his amateur golf successes, participating in the Masters and Open Championships, playing with Seve on the European Tour and the wonderful history of Hoylake. The Captain of the 2019 winning U.S. squad and this year's U.S. Walker Cup team Captain tells his story, "FORE the Good of the Game."...

World Golf Hall of Fame member and 10-time major championship winner Annika Sorenstam begins her story by taking us back to the northwest suburbs of Stockholm, Sweden where she grew up with sister Charlotta, learning the game under the watchful eyes of her parents. An accomplished multi-sport athlete, Annika eventually settled on golf as her passion, beating balls in her basement during the long, cold Swedish winters as a youngster. Listen in as she recounts her early amateur successes and her c...

Bruce Devlin looks back on his work after the PGA Tour which included a brief stint on the Senior Tour. He caught the course design bug beginning in the late 1960's and that, along with his pioneering days as a golf broadcaster, took him away from competition well before his elite golfing skills waned. Bruce recalls his extensive body of work designing nearly 150 courses across the globe and tells of his family's philanthropic work through The Devlin Foundation. Bruce Devlin reflects on a life a...

Bruce Devlin takes us back in time to review his record in golf's major championships which included 16 top-ten and 30 top-25 finishes and 61 consecutive cuts made from 1964 - 1972. He would take his one career mulligan at Augusta where he holds the distinction of having one of only four albatrosses in the history of the Masters Tournament. He recalls having the early lead on Sunday at the 1982 U.S. Open and shares his fondness for the Open Championship. Bruce Devlin ends this segment by talk...

Bruce Devlin looks back on his favorite wins on the PGA Tour including the time he got a quick lesson from Jack Nicklaus and then went on to beat him by 4 shots for his first victory. It would be Bruce's first and last lesson from the Golden Bear. Listen as he recounts the time his regular Crosby Clambake partner, Dean Martin, sent a plane for him and Gloria, following a win at the Bob Hope, to come to Vegas for his show opener. He fondly recalls his win at Royal Birkdale in the 1966 Carling Wor...

Listen as Bruce Devlin recounts his early life and his introduction to golf after his father loses an arm in an auto wreck. From "Master Plumber" to professional golfer in just a few short years, Bruce tells of his Amateur successes and the early shapers of his game from Robert Von Nida to Kel Nagle. Hear about coming to America to take on the U.S. PGA Tour and his friendships with Hogan, Nicklaus, Palmer and Player, the influence of Mark McCormack on his career and the challenges he faced achie...

In this conclusion of our three-part interview series with the iconic Canadian amateur golfer, Marlene Streit, we delve deeper into the remarkable journey of a golfing legend. Join us as we continue to explore the extraordinary life and career of the first Canadian to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. In this episode, we pick up the story as Marlene reflects on her golfing adventures and accomplishments from her later years. With her trademark humility and warmth, Marlene shares her...

In this second part of our captivating interview with the legendary Canadian amateur golfer, Marlene Streit, we delve even deeper into the remarkable journey of a golfing icon. Join us as we continue to trace Marlene's extraordinary career from the late 1950's to the late 1960's. The episode kicks off with a look back at Marlene's numerous victories, showcasing her unwavering commitment to the game and her dedication to achieving excellence. We explore her experiences competing in international...

Welcome to a special three-part series where we dive deep into the incredible golfing journey of World Golf Hall of Fame member Marlene Streit, a true legend in the world of golf. In this first episode, we explore the early years and college experiences that shaped her extraordinary career. Marlene, a Canadian golf icon, joins hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin for an intimate conversation that takes us back to the roots of her passion for the sport. Born in Cereal, Alberta, Marlene shares he...

The World Golf Hall of Fame member looks back on his Major Championship record including a near-miss at the Old Course and his win at the 1977 PGA Championship at Pebble Beach in a playoff with Gene Littler. He recalls fondly the time he was partnered with Arnold Palmer for 7 straight days at Disney World. Known for his superb Ryder Cup record, Lanny takes us to the crazy post-win celebration in 1983 at the home of Captain Jack Nicklaus. Find out where he would take his one career mulligan and w...

Fasten your seatbelts as World Golf Hall of Fame member Lanny Wadkins joins Bruce & Mike for a rollicking ride through his early Amateur career, his first Masters at age 20 playing with Gene Sarazen and his love for the team competitions of golf. Learn about his "Trackman" of the 60's, how Arnie hit into him on the last hole while Lanny was putting for his first win and how he played with a "plan" when leading. Lanny and Bruce reminisce about the Bob Hope Classic and the Crosby Clambake paired w...

One of the hardest working golf professionals of her time, WGHOF member Jan Stephenson recalls her final few victories on the LPGA Tour before personal loss and a violent mugging led to a premature end to her illustrious career. Jan proudly relates her involvement is starting the LPGA Legends Tour and her participation in the Handa Cup competitions. Among her many accolades, the "call to the hall" in 2019 from Nancy Lopez might be her favorite. Since retiring from the game, she has been quite ac...

Jan Stephenson, 16-time winner on the LPGA Tour and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, reflects back on her 3 major championship wins including the 1981 Peter Jackson Classic, the 1982 LPGA Championship and the 1983 Women's U.S. Open, a run that featured Jan wining 3 of 7 majors. She talks about the adversity she faced outside the ropes and how she overcame these challenges to finally get the results on the golf course that her hard work deserved. Jan Stephenson continues her fascinating l...