"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 Gonz ...
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Join award winning comedians Jojo Sutherland and Bruce Devlin in this podcast where they commit to being honest, talking openly and shooting down the disingenuous people of the week. Expect a mix of episodes - short and sharp, but not at all sweet or deeper dive interviews with some of the world's best talent including Ruth Langsford, Kaye Adams and Lorraine Kelly. (See episode notes for links and useful info!) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info ...
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Winner of the Masters Tournament and the Open Championship and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Sandy Lyle looks back on his later professional wins and the thrill of playing with Jack Nicklaus in the final round of the 1986 Masters. Sandy takes us through the transformative years of the Ryder Cup competition that he witnessed first-hand as a…
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Sandy Lyle - Part 2 (The 1985 Open and the 1988 Masters)
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Two-time major championship winner Sandy Lyle takes his through the mid-1980's, the most productive period in his professional career, beginning with his Open Championship win at Royal St. George's in 1985, becoming the first British winner since Tony Jacklin in 1969 and the first Scot since Tommy Armour. After getting his first PGA victory in the …
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Sandy Lyle - Part 1 (The Early Years and Early Tour Wins)
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World Golf Hall of Fame member Sandy Lyle begins his story remembering his days as a young lad growing up and learning the game under the watchful eye of his golf pro father in the West Midlands of England. He recounts his many early successes as a young amateur including his participation in the 1977 Walker Cup. Turning pro at age 19, Sandy had hi…
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Meg Mallon - Part 3 (2004 U.S. Open and the Solheim Cup)
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18-time winner on the LPGA Tour, Meg Mallon finishes her career with a flourish by winning her 4th major, the 2004 Women's U.S. Open over Annika Sorenstam with a brilliant bogey-free closing round of 65, the finest final round in the 59-year history of the event. Meg remembers the golf history she witnessed playing with Sorenstam when she shot 59, …
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Meg Mallon - Part 2 (1991 LPGA and U.S. Open and the 2000 du Maurier Classic)
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Winner of four major championships, Meg Mallon takes us through many of her 18 tour wins including the 1991 LPGA Championship where she birdied the last to win, the 1991 Women's U.S. Open just two weeks later where play was so slow Lori Garbacz ordered a pizza on the 14th hole and had it delivered on the 17th tee, and the 2000 du Maurier Classic wh…
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World Golf Hall of Fame member, Meg Mallon takes us back to her younger days growing up in Michigan with sporting parents and five siblings. Competition came naturally to Meg in that environment and she was introduced to golf at age 7 with some early lessons. Typical of many of golf's greats, she competed in a variety of sports and was a big fan of…
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Jerry Pate - Part 3 (The Majors, Team Play and Life After Golf)
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By Bruce Devlin, Mike Gonzalez & Jerry Pate
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Sandra Haynie - Part 2 (Winning Majors at the LPGA, the U.S. Open and the du Maurier)
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World Golf Hall of Fame member Sandra Haynie continues her story with the 1973 season and fondly recalls her six titles the following year including two majors, her second LPGA Championship and the Women's U.S. Open where she birdied the final two holes to win. Sandra explains her decision to step away from the Tour in 1977 citing the toll various …
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Sandra Haynie - Part 1 (The Early Years and the 1965 LPGA Win)
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4-time major championship winner and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Sandra Haynie begins her story as a young girl in Texas, learning the game under the watchful eye of her father Jim and A.G. Maxwell who shaped her game and instilled the fundamentals she relied on her entire career. Sandy knew at age 9, when she had a chance to play with B…
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Bobby Nichols - Part 3 (Lighting, the Majors and Ryder Cup)
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Bobby Nichols, winner of the 1964 PGA Championship, looks back on his later Tour wins and that fateful day in 1975 when lightning struck at the Western Open. Bobby recounts his close calls in the majors and his regret at not playing the British Open. He recalls his 1967 Ryder Cup experience with Captain Ben Hogan when Arnold Palmer was benched on t…
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Bobby Nichols - Part 2 (Early Tour Wins and the 1964 PGA)
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Bobby Nichols recounts his early PGA Tour wins, several of which Bruce Devlin later won including the site of their first victories, the St. Petersburg O pen. Bobby takes us back to his 1964 PGA Championship at Columbus CC where he played the final round with Ben Hogan and secured a wire-to-wire win, setting a scoring record that was to stand for t…
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Major championship winner Bobby Nichols tells us about learning the game, as a young man in Louisville, Kentucky, while caddying for $1.00 a loop. Hoping to be the next Johnny Unitas playing high school football, Bobby was in a horrific auto crash that put him in the hospital for 96 days. With the help of an inspirational letter from Ben Hogan, he …
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Gloria Ehret - Part 2 (The 1966 LPGA Championship)
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Gloria Ehret takes us back through her LPGA career which began with a confidence-building 5th place finish in the 1965 LPGA Championship, her first year on tour. That led to her one major win the following year at Stardust C.C. in Las Vegas. Gloria prevailed by 3 shots over the great Mickey Wright and earned her Most Improved Player on the LPGA Tou…
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Winner of the 1966 LPGA Championship, Gloria Ehret, takes us back to the days of her youth growing up in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Gloria, a multi-sport athlete, was introduces to golf by her father and uncle who needed a fourth to round out their group. Under the watchful eye of the pro at the local muni, she developed her game and, after an exhibi…
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Jeff Sluman - Part 4 (Tour Wins and the Champions Tour)
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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 numb…
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Jeff Sluman - Part 3 (1988 PGA Championship)
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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 …
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Jeff Sluman - Part 2 (College and Early Tour Life)
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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 B…
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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…
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Andy North - Part 3 (1985 U.S. Open and Beyond)
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Two-time U.S. Open winner Andy North recalls his second win at Oakland Hills in 1985, made famous by T.C. Chen for his "two chip" on the fifth hole of the final round. Andy became the first player to break par there in winning that major and was the only player under par for the week. He takes us back to the 1985 Ryder Cup at the Belfry, when the E…
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Andy North, winner of the 1978 and 1985 U.S. Opens, recalls his record in the majors including the toll Augusta took on his legs, the financial tradeoffs of playing in the Open Championship in those days and the late-season demand of competing in the PGA Championship. Andy takes us through his dramatic win at Cherry Hills and other U.S. Open memori…
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Two-time U.S. Open Champion, Andy North, talks about growing up in Wisconsin in a sporting family, the condition that forced him to put other sports aside to focus on golf and his early successes, winning the 1971 Western Amateur and being a 3-time All-American at Florida. Andy relates what life was like as a Tour rookie and how he once shot a 27 a…
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Catriona Matthew - Part 2 (The 2009 Women's British Open and the Solheim Cup)
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In the thrilling conclusion of our two-part interview with Scottish golfer and television golf analyst Catriona Matthew, we delve deeper into her incredible career and explore the moments that shaped her into one of the game's most respected figures. Catriona takes us on a journey to the hallowed fairways of Royal Lytham and St. Annes, where she ac…
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Catriona Matthew - Part 1 (The Early Years)
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Join us for an extraordinary journey through the world of golf as we sit down with Scottish major champion Catriona Matthew as she takes us through her remarkable career, from her early days in Scotland to becoming a force to be reckoned with on the LPGA Tour. In Part 1, we delve into Catriona's humble beginnings and her decision to turn profession…
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Mike Weir - Part 5 (The Presidents Cup and Champions Tour)
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In this final episode of our five-part interview series with 2003 Masters champion and Canadian golf great Mike Weir, "FORE the Good of the Game" takes you on a memorable journey through the life, career, and aspirations of one of golf's most revered figures. Tune in to this engaging episode as host Mike Gonzalez and Australian PGA Tour great Bruce…
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Mike Weir - Part 4 (The Majors and Team Play)
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In this fourth episode of our five-part interview with Canadian golf legend Mike Weir, the 2003 Masters winner delves into some of the most memorable and defining moments of his illustrious career. Join us as Mike recounts his experiences across various major championships, revealing the challenges, triumphs, and learning experiences that have shap…
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Mike Weir - Part 3 (Later Tour Wins and the 2003 Masters)
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Major championship winner, Mike Weir relives his last several PGA Tour wins including the 2003 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and going back-to-back at Riviera in the Nissan Open. The big one, of course, was his playoff victory at the 2003 Masters Tournament over Len Mattiace, becoming the first male Canadian major champion and the 2nd lefty to win a ma…
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Mike Weir - Part 2 (The Early Professional Years)
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Winner of the 2003 Masters Tournament, Mike Weir recounts his early days as a golf professional playing the Canadian and Australasian Tours before joining the PGA Tour and becoming the first Canadian player in 45 years to win on that tour in Canada at the 1999 Air Canada Championship. He recalls the letter he wrote to Jack Nicklaus as a 14-year-old…
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In the first episode of a compelling five-part series, "FORE the Good of the Game" hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin embark on an insightful journey with 2003 Masters champion and Canadian golf icon, Mike Weir. This episode delves into Weir's early life and the formative experiences that shaped his remarkable career. Listeners will be captivated…
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Angela Stanford - Part 2 (The Majors and The Solheim Cup)
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Major Championship winner Angela Stanford fondly recalls her other LPGA Tour victories, setting several scoring records along the way. The highlight, her 2018 win at the Evian Championship, setting a record by becoming a major champion at age 40 in her 76th major championship. She recalls the help and guidance she has received over the years from S…
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Angela Stanford - Part 1 (The Early Years and Wins)
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Winner of the 2018 Evian Championship Angela Stanford begins her story being introduced to the game by her father in Saginaw, Texas at age 10. Her game developed under the watchful eye of Amy Fox and, after success at the junior level, Angela competed at TCU for coach Angie Larkin, winning nine tournaments and achieving All-American status. She was…
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Ian Baker-Finch - Part 4 (Captaining the Aussies at the Olympic Games)
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Open Championship winner and CBS Broadcaster, Ian Baker-Finch, relives his experience serving as Captain of the Australian men's and women's golf team at the 2021 Summer Olympic Games. Ian and Bruce discuss how modern equipment and real estate development trends have impacted golf course design. Listen in as he shares where he would take a career m…
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Ian Baker-Finch - Part 3 (The 1991 Open Championship)
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Ian Baker-Finch, winner of 17 professional events during his golfing career, recounts his win in the 1991 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale where he shot 64-66 on the weekend that featured an opening nine of 29 in the final round to win by two strokes. He recalls the team competitions he was a part of as a player and captain/coach including the 2…
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Ian Baker-Finch - Part 2 (The Broadcaster)
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Major Championship winner and CBS Golf Lead Analyst, Ian Baker-Finch, takes us behind the scenes of televising a golf event and the changes in approach, brought on by the global pandemic, that are likely here to stay. He and Bruce Devlin remember the advice each of them received as they started in the television business and recount the lessons lea…
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Ian Baker-Finch - Part 1 (The Early Years)
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Champion Golf of the year in 1991 at Royal Birkdale, Ian Baker-Finch recounts his younger days as a 15-year old apprentice professional, leaving school to pursue his passion. Following in the immediate footsteps of Greg Norman, Wayne Grady and Peter Senior, Ian has fond memories of being the 54-hole leader in his first Open Championship in 1984, le…
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Karen Stupples - Part 3 (Solheim Cup and Broadcasting)
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We conclude our interview with the 2004 Women's British Open winner Karen Stupples with a look back on her experience in the majors and the challenges of balancing motherhood and professional golf. Karen fondly recalls representing England and partnering with Dame Laura Davies at the 2005 World Cup in South Africa but the pinnacle of her career tea…
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Karen Stupples - Part 2 (The 2004 Women's British Open)
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In this second of three installments with Karen Stupples we hear her recount her early struggles adjusting to life on the road on the LPGA Tour. Karen broke through for her first professional win at the 2004 Wllch's/Fry's Championship by a commanding five shots, shooting an LPGA record at the time 22 under par. We learn that it was this victory tha…
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Karen Stupples - Part 1 (The Early Years)
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Major Champion and Golf Broadcaster Karen Stupples joins Bruce Devlin and Mike Gonzalez to share her story in this first of three episodes. Listen in as Karen looks back on her early years growing up in the idyllic fishing village of Deal, England and discovering the game of golf, first as a caddie for her father at Princes Golf Club and later as a…
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Nick Price - Part 3 (The Major Championships)
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Three-time major championship winner, Nick Price, begins by taking us back to the early frustrations and heartbreaks at the majors including the challenges of Augusta and tough Open Championship losses to Seve at Lytham in 1988 and earlier having one hand on the Claret Jug in 1982 at Troon when Tom Watson prevailed. He recognizes the lessons he too…
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World Golf Hall of Fame member Nick Price looks back on his 18 PGA Tour wins including his first at the 1983 World Series of Golf at Firestone CC and recalls what a 10-year exemption can do for one's attitude. He talks about his early friends on the Tour, his encounters with Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan, winning their tournaments and what he felt lik…
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A 2003 inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame and the winner of three major championships and one Players Championship, Nick Price joins us to talk about growing up in Rhodesia (present-day Zimbabwe), learning the game as a left-hander and his early successes as an amateur. Nick recounts his time spent in the Rhodesian Air Force during the "Bush…
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Sally Little - Part 2 (The Majors and Career Wins)
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Sally Little, winner of two major championships on the LPGA Tour, fondly recalls both, the 1980 LPGA Championship and the 1988 du Maurier Classic. Sally also recounts many of her 15 LPGA victories along the way including a win at the 1982 Nabisco Dinah Shore one year before it was to become a major. She also lost the 1986 Women's U.S. Open in a pla…
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2-time major championship winner Sally Little begins her life story, learning the game as a young lady in apartheid South Africa. Tagging along with her father pulling a trolley for money, Sally's game, beginning at the age of 12, quickly developed. With no female golf role models, Sally looked to Bobby Locke, her father's friend, and Gary Player f…
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Curtis Strange - Part 4 (1989 U.S. Open and the Majors)
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World Golf Hall of Fame member Curtis Strange recounts the second of his consecutive U.S. Open victories, this one at Oak Hill in 1989 and ultimately, his final win on the PGA Tour. Listen in as he talks about the other major championships, his near-misses, the challenges of Augusta National and the regrets of not playing more in the Open Champions…
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Curtis Strange - Part 3 (Tour Wins and the 1988 U.S. Open)
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A winner of 17 PGA Tour events and 2-time U.S. Open Champion, Curtis Strange, reflects back on each of his tour wins including an early playoff victory over Lee Trevino in Houston, besting his college roommate, Jay Haas, in Hartford, and prevailing at the Canadian Open by 2 shots over Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman. In between there are plenty of gr…
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Curtis Strange - Part 2 (Amateur Experience and Early Life on the Tour)
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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 T…
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Curtis Strange - Part 1 (The Early Years)
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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 …
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Joyce Ziske Malison - Part 2 (Winning the 1960 Western Open)
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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 aft…
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Joyce Ziske Malison - Part 1 (The Early Years)
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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 partici…
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