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FORE the Good of the Game

Bruce Devlin and Mike Gonzalez

"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

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40:34

Beth Daniel - Part 3 (The Solheim Cup)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/18

1990 LPGA Championship winner, Beth Daniel looks back on her late wins on tour including her final victory at the 2003 BMO Canadian Women’s Open where, at age 47, she became the oldest winner ever on the LPGA Tour. Listen in as Beth recounts her final tournament, the 2007 Women’s British Open played at the Old Course at St. Andrews. She laments not winning the U.S. Open and takes us through her consecutive close calls with seconds in 1981 and 1982. She played in the first eight Solheim Cups and was

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45:40

Beth Daniel - Part 2 (The 1990 LPGA Championship)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/18

Winner of 33 LPGA tournaments, Beth Daniel recalls what life was like traveling the country as a tour rookie. Beth recounts her first wins, first in Japan and then in the U.S. at the 1979 Patty Berg Classic. She shares her experiences with some of the early greats in the game like Kathy Whitworth, Judy Rankin and others. Beth talks about her first bout of the yips, what she did to overcome this and the “Zone” she was in winning 11 events over a span of 13 months in 1989 & 1990. She won her only

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42:06

Beth Daniel - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/18

World Golf Hall of Fame member Beth Daniel begins her life story by recollecting her days growing up in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Thanks to her supportive golfing parents, Beth was introduced to the game at age 6 and benefited from fine teachers at her home club like Masters Champion Henry Picard. She won the U.S. Women's Amateur in 1975 and 1977 and in between, was the medalist in 1976. Playing for Furman University with the likes of Betsy King, Sherri Turner and Cindy Farro, Beth and

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40:16

Murle Breer - Part 2 (The 1962 Women's U.S. Open)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/17

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

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34:05

Murle Breer - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/17

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

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43:19

Donna Caponi - Part 3 (The 1981 LPGA Championship and...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/16

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

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41:02

Donna Caponi - Part 2 (The 1970 Women's U.S. Open and...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/16

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

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39:06

Donna Caponi - Part 1 (The Early Years and 1969 U.S....

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/16

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

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40:38

Annika Sorenstam - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/15

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

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31:39

Marlene Streit - Part 3 (Winning 3 U.S. Senior...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/14

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

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32:08

Marlene Streit - Part 2 (The 1956 Women's U.S. Amateur)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/14

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

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36:14

Marlene Streit - Part 1 (The Early Years and the 1953...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/14

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 her

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53:28

The Ben Hogan Foundation - Robert Stennett, CEO

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/13

Fascinating Ben Hogan stories are intermixed with information about the great work of the Ben Hogan Foundation honoring his legacy in the world of golf. Bruce & Robert take you on a storytelling journey through the life and times of Ben Hogan as only they witnessed, from practice rounds at the Masters to their recollections of Mr. Hogan at Shady Oaks Country Club. Robert Stennett tells the story of The Ben Hogan Foundation, "FORE the Good of the Game."Support the showFollow our show

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60:52

Steve Elkington - Part 2 (The 1995 PGA Championship)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/12

Major Championship winner, Steve Elkington, reflects on how a close call at the Open Championship at St. Andrews in 1995 prepared him to win the PGA at Riviera weeks later. He talks about his two Tournament Players Championship victories, his President’s Cup experiences and his memories of Tiger Woods and some of the other greats in the game. Steve Elkington shares the rest of his story “FORE the Good of the Game.”Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website

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62:54

Steve Elkington - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/12

Victorious at the 1995 PGA Championship and two-time winner of the Players Championship, Steve Elkington remembers his early days of golf in Wagga Wagga, Australia and those who influenced and mentored him including Alex Mercer, Jackie Burke, Jr. and Bruce Devlin. Included with Elk's recollections of his collegiate successes and PGA Tour wins are terrific stories (Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and more) sure to entertain. Steve Elkington reflects back on his superb PGA career, "FORE the Good

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36:21

Mark Brooks - Part 3 (The 1996 PGA Championship and...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/11

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

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38:10

Mark Brooks - Part 2 (The Tour Wins)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/11

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

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37:58

Mark Brooks - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/11

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

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47:03

Jan Stephenson - Part 4 (The Later Wins and Life...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/10

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

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32:58

Jan Stephenson - Part 3 (More LPGA Wins & the Majors)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2023/12/10

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

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