FORE the Good of the Game

Curtis Strange, World Golf Hall of Fame member, recounts his amateur experiences winning the 1974 Western Amateur over good friend  and Wake Forest teammate, Jay Haas, and playing on the winning side in the 1975 Walker Cup at the Old Course. Curtis reflects back on turning pro at age 21 just short of graduation and going out on the road on the PGA Tour with a bit of debt to keep the pressure on. H...

Member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and back-to-back winner of the U.S. Open Championship, Curtis Strange joins us to tell the story of his start in golf as his game developed under the watchful eye of his golf professional father until his passing when Curtis was just 14. He fondly recounts his college golf days at Wake Forest playing on one of the greatest teams of all time. Curtis shares the...

Joyce Ziske Malison looks back on the final years of a relatively short professional career with her highlight being her victory in the 1960 Women's Western Open, then an LPGA major championship, at the Donald Ross-designed Beverly CC on the south side of Chicago, in a playoff with Barbara Romack. Joyce's largest paycheck didn't come until long after she had retired, winning the 52+...

Winner of the 1960 Women's Western Open, Joyce Ziske Malison takes us back to her youth growing up on a farm on the south side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, living across the street from a driving range. Joyce remembers outdriving Patty Berg when she played an exhibition with her at age 14. She recalls her junior and amateur career that included participating in the 1954 Curtis Cup at Merion GC. J...

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'...

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 Championshi...

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...

In the  finale of our four-part series with golf icon Jane Blalock, "FORE the Good of the Game" delivers an episode teeming with wisdom, resilience, and trailblazing spirit. As one of the most formidable figures in women's golf, Jane brings to life the culmination of her groundbreaking journey, painting an intimate portrait of her professional and personal milestones. In this episod...

In the third episode of our eye-opening four-part series with golf legend Jane Blalock, "FORE the Good of the Game" navigates through one of the most contentious periods in her career—the LPGA's cheating allegations against her. Known for her 27 LPGA Tour wins and groundbreaking contributions to women’s golf, Jane reveals the emotional and professional toll these allegations took on...

In this captivating second episode of our four-part interview series with Jane Blalock, you're in for a special treat as we dive deep into the legendary golfer's incredible career and experiences on and off the course. Co-hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin lead the conversation, discussing everything from Jane's earliest days on the LPGA Tour to the electrifying tournaments that m...

Step onto the fairway with us as we feature the legendary Jane Blalock in the first installment of an engaging four-part interview. Hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin dig deep into Jane's inspiring journey, revealing not just the golfer, but the person behind the achievements. From humble beginnings at New Hampshire's Portsmouth Country Club to becoming an LPGA Tour stalwart, Jane&apos...

World Golf hall of Fame member Dennis Walters wraps up his life's tale with Bruce and Mike by proudly sharing the progress made with bringing the game of golf to many who had no prior access. Winning the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open Championship in the seated division was the perfect outcome for a man who started it all some 50 years ago. We ask him about his autobiography, In My Dreams I Wal...

In this installment of Dennis Walter's life story he tells us about the five dogs who he rescued and how they rescued him. All featured in his trick shot shows over the years, they have been trained as service dogs and have been important life companions at home and on the golf course. Bruce and Dennis recount key aspects of The Dennis Walters Show that has been experienced by over 1.5 millio...

In this episode with World Golf Hall of Fame member Dennis Walters, we learn about how "Adaptive Golf' was born, out of ingenuity, necessity and passion. Dennis hits ball seated on a golf cart and early on, a family mechanic friend and the EZ-Go company, were consulted to develop "the seat" and adapt it to a golf cart that would enable Dennis to perform what became a repertory...

In this third part of our six-part series with Dennis Walters, he takes us back to his college days playing golf for North Texas State University as their team captain. With some collegiate and amateur success in the game, Dennis graduated and became a golf professional. After failing his first try at PGA TOUR Q-School, he took his game to the South African Tour and other mini-tour events. It was...

Dennis Walters continues to recount his youth learning the game and valuable life lessons working as a caddy and picking balls at the driving range at clubs near his New Jersey home. He recalls seeing Patty Berg and Sam Snead doing exhibitions at his course and learning about the stock market during one memorable loop. Dennis fondly describes the early influences of his WWII infantry veteran fathe...

World Golf Hall of Fame member Dennis Walters begins his life story by describing his improbable path to the HOF and the endorsements of Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player which were so essential to his induction. Listen in as Dennis recounts his start in golf as an eight-year-old playing at Jumping Brook CC. Enjoy the stories of his caddying exploits with and for a collection of colorful characters in...

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 pla...

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...

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 ma...

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-...

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...

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 recou...

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 in...

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...