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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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27:13

Shaun Micheel - Part 3 (The 2003 PGA Championship)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/11/28

Shaun Micheel begins this episode by recounting his breakthrough win at the 2003 PGA Championship at Oak Hill CC which featured a closing 7-iron shot for the ages to within inches on the hole. Ironically, this triumph only added to the self-induced pressures caused by unmet expectations and unrealized potential for Shaun. While he had another chance at glory with his second place finish to Tiger Woods at the 2006 PGA, Shaun never won again on Tour and began suffering through health issues that kept

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53:01

Shaun Micheel - Part 2 (Early Professional Career)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/11/21

The winner of the 2003 PGA Championship Shaun Micheel continues his story with a look back on his early professional days traveling the globe. Shaun first headed to the Sunshine Tour in South Africa and then the mini-tours in the U.S. before making his way to Asia where he broke through for a win at the 1998 Ericsson Open in Singapore. He shares his struggles with international travel and the pressures of competing at the highest levels. It was these trials and tests that prepared him for later

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45:16

Shaun Micheel - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/11/21

Major championship winner Shaun Micheel begins his life story by recounting his childhood and early interest in aviation instilled by his father Buck, one of FedEx's original pilots. After a family relocation near a golf course in Memphis, Shaun picked up golf and was essentially self-taught. After winning two state golf titles in high school and Big Ten team and individual championships, he was off to South Africa to begin a career in professional golf. Shaun Micheel shares his memories of

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48:22

Jack Nicklaus - Part 3 (The U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/11/14

Jack Nicklaus, winner of 18 professional major championships and two U.S. Amateur titles, joins us for a look back at his experience in the majors. In this episode we explore his U.S. Open record. Listen in as Jack recounts his U.S. Amateur victories and competing in his first major at the 1957 U.S. Open at Inverness playing as a 17-year-old amateur. He takes us through his near-miss at Cherry Hills in 1960 where he played his final two round with Ben Hogan. Jack broke Hogan's scoring record

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31:52

Peter Dawson - Part 4 (Open Championship History &...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/11/07

In this final episode of our visit with former R&A Secretary Peter Dawson we explore the history of the Claret Jug and its' engraver as he recalls some of his favorite Open Championship moments. Peter served the game in a variety of other roles including an 11-year stint as President of the International Golf Federation and as current Chairman of the Official World Golf Ranking Board. He ends with a playful introduction of Bruce as "Champion Golfer of the Year" and his reflections o...

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31:43

Peter Dawson - Part 3 (R&A Secretary & Golf in the...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/11/07

In this third of a four-part interview with Peter Dawson, listen in as he recounts his early days as Secretary of the R&A. Peter gives us insights into the private club that is the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and how it differs in purpose and mission from the R&A Companies, formed in 2004, as the world-wide counterpoint to the USGA, which governs golf in the United States and Mexico. He remembers the significant accomplishments of his term including spearheading golf'...

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29:09

Peter Dawson - Part 2 (Business Career and Joining...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/10/29

Peter Dawson, long-serving Secretary of the R&A who played an instrumental role in the return of golf to the Olympic Games, recounts his days in the commercial world in various leadership positions with industrial companies. Becoming a member of the R&A in 1994, Peter soon became involved with the Rules of Golf Committee, serving as an official in several major championships. He share a few of his favorite (and frightful) experiences on the golf course. When Michael Bonallack planned to step

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31:11

Peter Dawson - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/10/29

Former Secretary of the R&A, Peter Dawson joins us to relate his life story that began in Aberdeen Scotland. Born to non-golfing parents, Peter found his way to golf at age 11, paying the princely sum of one pound sterling for his annual subscription at Lothianburn Golf Club. A family move to Essex took him to Thorpe Hall Golf Club, the home course to famous English amateur Sir Michael Bonallack, whom Peter would ultimately succeed as the Secretary of the R&A. Peter captained the men's

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37:01

Jeff Sluman - Part 4 (Tour Wins and the Champions Tour)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/08/22

We conclude our visit with major champion Jeff Sluman with him recalling a "mystical" week at the 1999 Sony Open that found him in a mental state that he had never experienced before or since. After recalling his other Tour wins the conversation kiddingly turns to his 1-6 playoff record and later life on the Champions Tour where he matched his number of PGA regular Tour wins with six on the senior circuit. Ultimately, our talk turns to life outside the ropes, Chicago sports teams and his

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39:12

Jeff Sluman - Part 3 (1988 PGA Championship)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/08/22

This episode with Jeff Sluman begins with his crowing achievement, winning the 1988 PGA Championship at Oak Tree Golf Club, closing with a final round 65 to best Paul Azinger by three shots. Listen in as Jeff relates perhaps his most thrilling golf experience, playing as the defending champion with "THE" Arnold Palmer in the first round of the PGA Championship the following year at Kemper Lakes when Arnie showed flashes of his former brilliance with an opening round 68 that had the

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29:34

Jeff Sluman - Part 2 (College and Early Tour Life)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/08/15

Winner of the 1988 PGA Championship, Jeff Sluman, looks back on his college days and how his game quickly developed when given the opportunity to play golf year round. He recounts physical challenges that he overcame with grit, grinding and determination to succeed at the collegiate level. Given the opportunity to compete in the 1980 U.S. Open at Baltusrol, Jeff realized that he "could play with these guys" and soon turned professional, playing and making money where he could. It would take e...

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33:58

Jeff Sluman - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/08/15

We begin our four-part series with major championship winner Jeff Sluman who recounts his early life growing up in a working-class family in Greece, New York. Smitten by the game at an early age and with the encouragement of his father and two older brothers, Jeff showed early promise, first as a left-hander and later as a convert to the right side. Listen in as he recalls attending a practice round for the 1968 U.S. Open at Oak Hill with his Dad and marveling at the beauty of the course and ...

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37:50

Dennis Walters - Part 6 (In My Dreams I Walk With You)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/08/08

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 Walk With You and the documentary made about his life entitled Get a New Dream and he humbly recounts a few

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34:59

Dennis Walters - Part 5 (The Dogs and The Show)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/08/08

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 million people around the world including the format, the dog's role and the shots executed. We ask

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37:12

Dennis Walters - Part 4 (Adaptive Golf is Born)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/08/01

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 of golf trick shots. He learned from the masters of his craft like Paul Hahn, Sr. and Aussie, Joe Kirkwood. Hear abou...

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35:54

Dennis Walters - Part 3 (Out of Despair Springs Hope)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/08/01

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 in 1974 at Roxiticus GC that Dennis' world changed forever. His 3-wheeled golf cart rolled over u...

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35:26

Dennis Walters - Part 2 (Caddie Lessons)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/07/25

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 father and his loving and supportive mother. He was an accomplished golfer at a young age, sweeping th...

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37:06

Dennis Walters - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/07/25

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 including the famous and infamous. His passion for the game comes through as he recalls the life le...

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39:11

Mary Bea Porter-King - Part 3 (Serving the Game)

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/06/06

Mary Bea Porter-King looks back on a professional career and what could have been, before looking forward to life after the Tour serving the Game. She talks about her time as a golf broadcaster working with the likes of Fran Tarkenton and Jimmy Demaret. Mary Bea co-founded the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association in 1998 which has produced several USGA champions over the years including Michelle Wie and Allisen Corpuz. Her service to the USGA included six years on their Executive Committee and she

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45:07

Mary Bea Porter-King - Part 2 (Playing the Tour and...

FORE the Good of the Game ·

2024/06/06

Mary Bea Porter-King begins this episode recounting her early years on the LPGA Tour and the challenges faced by women athletes of that era. She shares her bittersweet memories of her sole Tour win in 1975 when, instead of receiving encouragement and accolades from her coach, she heard feedback that created self-doubt and got her away from doing the things that made her successful. Mary Bea looks back on those still formative years when the LPGA Tour finally evolved into a professionally run and

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