Lance Barrow - Part 1 (The Early Years)

In this first of four captivating episodes, FORE the Good of the Game welcomes legendary CBS Sports producer and 13-time Emmy Award winner Lance Barrow for a deep dive into his remarkable journey in sports broadcasting. While not a professional golfer himself, Barrow has arguably delivered more iconic moments to golf fans than anyone behind a camera—and his stories are as entertaining as the broadcasts he helped shape.

Hosts Bruce Devlin and Mike Gonzalez set the stage with Barrow’s roots in Fort Worth, Texas, where a childhood spent around the dairy farm and local courses like Diamond Oaks and Colonial Country Club sparked a lifelong passion for sports. Lance recounts how, as a wide-eyed high schooler, he hustled his way into a job with ABC Sports by bluffing his way through TV production lingo—and never looked back.

Barrow shares humorous and heartfelt memories of working with broadcasting greats like Pat Summerall and John Madden, painting a vivid picture of what it was like to ride the bus across the country with Madden and be mentored by giants of the industry. His stories shine a light on the people and values that shaped modern sports coverage—and his reflections on growing up in small-town Texas during the golden age of Friday night football are pure Americana.

This episode is more than just a look behind the scenes—it’s a celebration of storytelling, mentorship, and the enduring spirit of the game. Whether you’re a fan of golf, football, or television history, you won’t want to miss this intimate introduction to one of broadcasting’s true originals.

Subscribe now and join us as we begin an unforgettable four-part conversation with Lance Barrow—one of the great storytellers of sports.

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"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.”

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