FORE the Good of the Game

FORE the Good of the Game

"FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.”

Episodes

April 27, 2024 41 mins

John Mahaffey begins this segment with a look back to his win at the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont CC in a playoff with Tom Watson and Jerry Pate. He talks about his Ryder Cup experiences and his two wins at the 1978 and 1979 World Cups. John reflects briefly on his Senior Tour career and the transition to broadcasting and becoming an author. Hear him tell about how he got his "Hogan's Boy" nickname from Sam Snead...

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Major championship winner John Mahaffey looks back on each of his PGA victories over a 16-year period including a few with Lee Trevino in the final group. Listen in as John describes how he turned a HOF-potential career into a "good one" by making some personal choices he now regrets but accepts. His most prestigious "regular" win came at the 1986 Tournament Players Championship by 1 over Larry Mize. John Mahaff...

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The winner of the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont, John Mahaffey, begins his story by recalling life as a young man growing up in Texas and learning the game the way most Texans did, in the dirt and the wind. He recounts his collegiate career playing for Coach Dave Williams at the University of Houston, winning team and individual NCAA titles before heading off to Champions Golf Club to work for Jackie Burke and Jimmy Demaret and ...

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In the concluding episode of our four-part interview series with Australian golf legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Karrie Webb, we delve deep into her unwavering commitment to the game and how she navigated her storied career. From candid moments on the tour to her personal reflections on legacy, this final segment offers a holistic view into the life of one of golf's most iconic figures.

Karrie shares an eye...

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In the enthralling third installment of our four-part interview series, we welcome back Australian golf legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Karrie Webb. In this episode, we delve deep into the pinnacle years of her illustrious career, a journey characterized not just by victories but by unwavering tenacity and a love for the game. Karrie opens up about her final major championships, unpacking the mental fortitude, preparatio...

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In this captivating second portion of our four-part interview with Australian golf legend Karrie Webb, we delve deeper into the making of a champion. Often considered one of the greatest female golfers of all time, Karrie offers invaluable insights into the intricate layers that have built her Hall of Fame career. 

This episode is more than just a casual chat about golf; it’s an intimate journey through the highs and lows,...

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April 26, 2024 42 mins

In this riveting first installment of a four-part series, we sit down with Australian golf legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Karrie Webb. A true icon in the realm of golf, Webb's storied career includes seven major championships and an impressive 41 LPGA Tour wins. But there’s so much more to Karrie than what you see on the leaderboard.

In this episode, Karrie delves into her humble beginnings in Ayr, Queensl...

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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 honor...

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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 Fa...

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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....

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April 25, 2024 37 mins

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 ...

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The all-time leader in U.S. Tour wins with 88 LPGA victories, Kathy Whitworth takes us down the home stretch of her career from the 1970's forward beginning with her win in the 1971 LPGA Championship at Pleasant Valley CC.  Her sixth and final major win came at the 1975 LPGA Championship at Pine Ridge Golf Course. In 1981 she was the first woman to pass the $1M mark in career earnings and in 1982 she tied and then beat Mickey ...

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Kathy Whitworth, World Golf Hall of Fame member and winner of six major championships, looks back on her early years on tour in the 1960's, a decade that featured  56 of her 88 LPGA victories and four majors. Kathy fondly recalls winning the final two regular editions of the Titleholders event held at Augusta C.C. and the last Western Open after which, in 1968, there were only two majors to compete for over the next nine years...

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World Golf Hall of Fame member and the winningest player on any Tour ever, Kathy Whitworth, begins her remarkable story by sharing how she came to the game of golf at age 15 using her grandfather's clubs and how the local pro, Texas Golf HOF member Hardy Loudermilk, provided early guidance before sending her off to Austin, Texas to see the renowned teacher, Harry Penick. These two men shaped the game of Kathy, who turned profe...

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April 23, 2024 27 mins

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...

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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...

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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...

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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 globa...

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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 o...

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Martha Nause relates the story of her finish at the LPGA Sun-Times Shoot-Out in 1991 going birdie, birdie, birdie, eagle to win, but tragically followed months later by the passing of her mother. Martha felt that the stress caused by her sudden loss brought on a rare condition that affected her balance and made if difficult to compete for over a year. With the help of a mental coach she came back with a flourish, winning the 1994 d...

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