Best Bruce Devlin and Mike Gonzalez Podcasts (2024)

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The Ben Hogan Foundation - Robert Stennett, CEO 53:28

3h ago53:28

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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 Oa…

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Larry Nelson - Part 3 (The Ryder Cup and Senior Tour) 41:20

1d ago41:20

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The major champion who didn't learn the game until age 22, Larry Nelson looks back on his trips over the pond for the Open Championship before taking us back into the transformative years of the Ryder Cup. His first was in 1979, the year the GB&I squad added continental European players for the first time including Seve Ballesteros and Sandy Lyle. …

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Larry Nelson - Part 2 (The Major Championships) 41:14

1d ago41:14

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World Golf Hall of Fame member Larry Nelson looks back on his three major championship wins and a few of the near misses. He begins by recounting his hometown win at the 1981 PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club sporting the iconic Amana hat for which players were paid $100 per week to wear. Larry then bested Seve Ballesteros and Tom Watson at…

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Larry Nelson - Part 1 (The Early Years and Tour Wins) 43:53

1d ago43:53

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Larry Nelson, 2006 inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame and winner of 3 majors, joins us to tell his story beginning with his days growing up in Georgia, getting drafted to serve in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and getting exposed to the game of golf at age 21. His game developed quickly as Larry turned professional at age 24 and qualified for the…

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Beth Daniel - Part 3 (The Solheim Cup) 40:34

2d ago40:34

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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…

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Beth Daniel - Part 2 (The 1990 LPGA Championship) 45:40

2d ago45:40

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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 …

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Beth Daniel - Part 1 (The Early Years) 42:06

2d ago42:06

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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 an…

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Bill Rogers - Part 2 (The 1981 Open Championship) 48:03

3d ago48:03

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Forty years after his Open Championship win at Royal St. George’s, Bill “Buck” Rogers takes us through his major championship experiences, including that victory in 1981 when he was the PGA Tour Player of the Year and winner of seven events around the world. He gave David Graham a run at Merion in the 1981 U.S. Open and was in the final group with …

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Bill Rogers - Part 1 (The Early Years) 49:53

3d ago49:53

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Winner of the Open Championship at Royal St. George's in 1981, Bill Rogers was likely the hottest player on the planet that year. Join us as he reflects on his start in the game, his time at the University of Houston, competing in the Walker Cup at Brookline and the tremendous pressure of Tour School 1974. Bill recalls making the Top 60 in 1977 as …

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Laura Davies - Part 3 (The Majors and the Solheim Cup) 48:44

4d ago48:44

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Dame Laura Davies looks back on her experiences in each of the major championships and her one regret, not ever closing the deal at the Nabisco Dinah Shore at Mission Hills. Laura holds records in the Solheim Cup for most appearances as a player (12) and most points scored (25) beginning with the inaugural event at Lake Nona in 1990. She has also s…

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Laura Davies - Part 2 (The Majors and More Career Wins) 33:26

4d ago33:26

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The all-time leader in wins on the Ladies European Tour with 45, Laura Davies recounts her final three major championships (the 1994 LPGA, the 1996 LPGA and the 1996 du Maurier) as well as many of her career wins from 1989 through 2001. She also recounts her experience as the first women to compete in a men's European Tour event (the 2004 ANZ Champ…

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Laura Davies - Part 1 (The Early Years and the 1987 U.S. Women's Open) 35:19

4d ago35:19

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World Golf Hall of Fame member, Laura Davies, recalls learning the game by tagging along with her brother and his friends growing up in England. Self-taught by mimicking some of the greats of the game at the time (Ballesteros, Woosnam, etc.), Laura's game developed quickly and she was selected to play in the Curtis Cup at Muirfield in 1984. She tur…

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Steve Elkington - Part 2 (The 1995 PGA Championship) 1:00:52

5d ago1:00:52

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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…

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Steve Elkington - Part 1 (The Early Years) 1:02:54

5d ago1:02:54

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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 t…

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Murle Breer - Part 2 (The 1962 Women's U.S. Open) 40:16

6d ago40:16

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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. Op…

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Murle Breer - Part 1 (The Early Years) 34:05

6d ago34:05

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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 …

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Mark Brooks - Part 3 (The 1996 PGA Championship and the Majors) 36:21

7d ago36:21

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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…

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Mark Brooks - Part 2 (The Tour Wins) 38:10

7d ago38:10

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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 …

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Mark Brooks - Part 1 (The Early Years) 37:58

7d ago37:58

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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 …

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Donna Caponi - Part 3 (The 1981 LPGA Championship and Broadcasting) 43:19

8d ago43:19

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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 me…

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Donna Caponi - Part 2 (The 1970 Women's U.S. Open and 1979 LPGA Championship) 41:02

8d ago41:02

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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 A…

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Donna Caponi - Part 1 (The Early Years and 1969 U.S. Women's Open) 39:06

8d ago39:06

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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…

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Bernhard Langer - Part 7 (The Senior Tour - Act 2) 40:16

9d ago40:16

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We conclude our 7-part series with Bernhard Langer by looking back on his final two Senior majors including his win at the 2023 U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld. He took down Wisconsin natives Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly to capture his 12th major and his record-breaking 46th win on the Champions Tour, surpassing Hale Irwin's total by one. Bernhar…

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Bernhard Langer - Part 6 (The Senior Tour - Act 1) 38:56

9d ago38:56

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In this sixth episode of our seven part series with World Golf Hall of Fame member Bernhard Langer, we begin with him reflecting on his recently passed mother and how she influenced him as a human being. Bernhard then delves into his incredible senior career which to-date includes these highlights: 2008 Rookie of the Year, 9-time Player of the Year…

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Bernhard Langer - Part 5 (Later Ryder Cups and Being Captain) 32:56

9d ago32:56

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In this final episode of our five-part series with golf legend Bernhard Langer, we delve into his remarkable Ryder Cup experiences and his unparalleled success on the Champions Tour. A two-time Masters champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Langer shares insightful and candid reflections on his storied career. Join us as Langer recounts pivot…

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Bernhard Langer - Part 4 (The Majors and Early Ryder Cup) 36:46

9d ago36:46

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In this installment of our five-part series with golf legend Bernhard Langer, we delve deeper into his remarkable journey and perspectives on golf. This episode uncovers Langer's initial struggles and eventual love for Links golf, particularly his transformation from skepticism to admiration for courses like the Old Course at St. Andrews. Bernhard …

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Bernhard Langer - Part 3 (The 1985 and 1993 Masters) 37:46

9d ago37:46

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Bernhard Langer, member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, looks back on his wins on U.S. soil that included 2 green jackets and a life-changing week at the 1983 Sea Pines Heritage event at Harbour Town. Bernhard recalls the joy of winning the 1983 Masters playing with Seve Ballesteros on the final day. Unknowingly using the Lord's name in vain during…

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Bernhard Langer - Part 2 (The Early Tour Years) 38:47

9d ago38:47

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In this second episode of a five-part series, we delve deeper into the extraordinary life and career of Bernhard Langer, a legend in the world of golf and a two-time Masters champion. Hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin engage Langer in a rich discussion that reveals fascinating aspects of his journey, both on and off the golf course. Langer recou…

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Bernhard Langer - Part 1 (The Early Years) 33:39

9d ago33:39

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World Golf Hall of Fame member and two-time winner of the Masters Tournament, Bernhard Langer joins us to begin his life story in golf as a young man in the Bavarian region of Germany. Bernhard recounts his days as an "Eagle Eye" caddie who turned professional at the ripe old age of 15 at Munich CC where he played in an exhibition with Jack Nicklau…

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Annika Sorenstam - Part 1 (The Early Years) 40:38

10d ago40:38

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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 passio…

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Justin Leonard - Part 3 (The 1999 Ryder Cup) 38:54

11d ago38:54

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In this thrilling conclusion of a three-part series with Justin Leonard, listeners are invited to embark on a journey through Leonard's professional career from 2000 onward. An episode filled with vivid insights and reflections, Leonard shares his experiences playing in the Dunhill Cup, the World Cup, and the improbable putt he made at 1999 Ryder C…

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Justin Leonard - Part 2 (The 1997 Open Championship) 41:58

11d ago41:58

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In this riveting second part of a three-part series, we delve into the professional career of golf legend Justin Leonard, a name synonymous with determination and prowess on the green. The episode invites you to journey through the critical years that shaped Leonard's career, leading up to the pinnacle of his success in the late 1990's. As we trave…

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Justin Leonard - Part 1 (The Early Years) 39:22

11d ago39:22

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In this gripping first episode of a three-part series with Open Champion Justin Leonard, we explore the foundations of Leonard's remarkable golf journey as we delve into Leonard's early triumphs and the experiences that shaped his rise to golfing prominence. Starting with his amateur years, Leonard shares compelling insights into his victories at p…

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Marlene Streit - Part 3 (Winning 3 U.S. Senior Women's Amateurs) 31:39

12d ago31:39

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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 sto…

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Marlene Streit - Part 2 (The 1956 Women's U.S. Amateur) 32:08

12d ago32:08

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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 victorie…

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Marlene Streit - Part 1 (The Early Years and the 1953 British Women's Amateur) 36:14

12d ago36:14

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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 a…

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Charles Coody - Part 2 (The Rest of the Story) 41:23

13d ago41:23

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1971 Masters Champion, Charles Coody, puts us inside the room at the annual Champion’s Dinner at Augusta and recalls his fondest memories of the Par 3 tournament with his grandsons caddying (and hitting the occasional putt). He admits regret with only playing one Open Championship, a T5 at Birkdale, in 1971 and shares his memories of other Tour vic…

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Charles Coody - Part 1 (The Masters 1971) 47:49

13d ago47:49

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50 years on from his Masters triumph, Charles Coody recounts his early life, committing to golf as his livelihood after being inspired while seeing Hogan and Snead at Colonial CC as a 14-year old. Hear about life on the road as a traveling caravan from tour stop to tour stop, families on the road together. He relives his close call at the Masters i…

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Jan Stephenson - Part 4 (The Later Wins and Life After the LPGA) 47:03

14d ago47:03

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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…

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Jan Stephenson - Part 3 (More LPGA Wins & the Majors) 32:58

14d ago32:58

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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 h…

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Jan Stephenson - Part 2 (Early Wins and Being the Face of the LPGA Tour) 31:18

14d ago31:18

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3-time major championship winner, Jan Stephenson, reflects back on her early years on the LPGA Tour and recounts several of her 27 professional wins including her first at the 1973 Wills Australian Ladies Open. Jan describes how her life changed when, in 1977, Sport Magazine used a photo of a bra-less Stephenson, not intended for publication, on th…

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Jan Stephenson - Part 1 (The Early Years) 46:02

14d ago46:02

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World Golf Hall of Fame member Jan Stephenson recalls her formative years growing up in Australia as a multi-sport athlete with an early passion for surfing before turning to golf and winning everything as a junior player. Listen in as she remembers her first failed attempt at qualifying for the LPGA Tour and returning home with no money to jobs as…

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David Graham - Part 2 (The Major Championships) 1:09:53

15d ago1:09:53

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World Golf Hall of Fame member and two-time major winner, David Graham recalls the most memorable of his 37 professional wins including his first on the PGA Tour, a playoff victory over, none other than, Bruce Devlin. He looks back on the days of chauffeur-driven Rolls Royces at the Piccadilly World Match Play at Wentworth and teaming up with Bruce…

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David Graham - Part 1 (The Early Years) 56:57

15d ago56:57

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World Golf Hall of Fame member and two-time major winner, David Graham joins us to reminisce about his early life in Australia leading up to his first U.S. PGA Tour event in 1969. Hear how Bruce Devlin helped him overhaul his golf swing and game, how he "escaped" Tasmania, transitioned from the 1.62" ball to the larger 1.68" American golf ball and …

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Sandra Post - Part 3 (The Later Years) 34:46

16d ago34:46

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One of Canada's finest golfers, Sandra Post recounts her final few years on the LPGA Tour by describing the transformational impact that David Foster and the Colgate-Palmolive Company had on women's golf in the 1970's and 1980's. Their sponsorship brought more fans and opportunities. Sandra's thoughts constantly return to the advice her airplane se…

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Sandra Post - Part 2 (The 1968 LPGA Championship) 40:47

16d ago40:47

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Major Championship winner Sandra Post started her professional career in style as the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour. Her inaugural win was the 1968 LPGA Championship in a playoff over Kathy Whitworth. Her play that year earned her Rookie of the Year honors. Listen in as Sandra describes traveling the U.S. with her roommate Renee Powell an…

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Sandra Post - Part 1 (The Early Years) 32:08

16d ago32:08

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Winner of the 1968 LPGA Championship, Sandra Post takes us back to her first encounter with women golfers, a detour on a baseball spring training trip in Florida with her father, at age 5. Sandra befriended LPGA Founder Marilyn Smith at that event in 1953, met Babe Zaharias three years later and played in an exhibition with the great Kathy Whitwort…

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Nathaniel Crosby - U.S. Walker Cup Captain 58:34

17d ago58:34

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Hear tales from the Crosby "Clambake" featuring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dean Martin (Bruce's long-time partner) and many others. Listen as Nathaniel recalls negotiating with Deane Beman as a teenager, his amateur golf successes, participating in the Masters and Open Championships, playing with Seve on the European Tour and the wonderful history of H…

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Pat Hurst - Part 3 (The Solheim Cup) 40:04

18d ago40:04

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In the conclusion of our three-part interview with major champion Pat Hurst, she reflects on her experiences as a Solheim Cup player and captain, sharing heartwarming stories of camaraderie and competition on the international stage. She takes us back in time to when she first started her professional career, revealing the valuable lessons she's le…

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Pat Hurst - Part 2 (Winning the 1998 Dinah Shore) 39:05

18d ago39:05

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In this second part of our interview with LPGA major champion Pat Hurst, we delve deeper into the remarkable moments and milestones that have shaped her illustrious golfing career. From her exhilarating win at the Dinah Shore in 1998 to her triumph at the 2005 State Farm Classic, Pat takes us on a captivating journey through her most cherished mome…

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