Best Bruce Devlin and Mike Gonzalez Podcasts (2024)

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Al Geiberger - Part 3 (The Majors and Ryder Cup) 37:34

2h ago37:34

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"Mr. 59" Al Geiberger recalls his final tour victory at the 1979 Colonial Invitational where his high school teammate, Charles Schwab was to become the future tournament sponsor. Al reflects back on his performances in the major championships, including a few close calls that could have added to his major count. He recounts his Ryder Cup experience…

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Al Geiberger - Part 2 (The 1966 PGA and Shooting 59) 44:23

3h ago44:23

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Al Geiberger begins this segment by recounting the joy of his 1966 PGA Championship win at Firestone followed hours later by the sadness brought on by the tragic loss of Tony and Betty Lema in a plane crash. He recalls his win in the 2nd edition of the Tournament Players Championship at Colonial CC (TX) over his hunting buddy, Dave Stockton. Al tak…

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Al Geiberger - Part 1 (The Early Years and Tour Wins) 40:18

1h ago40:18

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1966 PGA Championship winner AKA "Mr. 59" Al Geiberger begins his life story learning the game on a hard scrabble nine-hole course in Sacramento, California, and playing high school golf in Santa Barbara with soon-to-be-famous teammate, Charles Schwab. Al was team captain at USC playing for the legendary coach, Stan Wood, playing in the L.A. Open t…

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Kathy Cornelius - Part 3 (The Later Years) 32:19

1h ago32:19

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Major champion Kathy Cornelius relives her later LPGA Tour victories including her last, the 1973 Sealy-Faberge Classic at the Desert Inn where she won in a playoff with Judy Rankin and took home the first prize of $25,000 and a new automobile, the richest prize ever on tour to that point. Kathy talks about life on the road with two kids traveling …

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Kathy Cornelius - Part 2 (The 1956 Women's U.S. Open) 35:41

2h ago35:41

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Kathy Cornelius recalls turning professional in 1953 with encouragement from her golf professional husband Bill, joining the LPGA Tour in 1956, just after its formation in 1950. Kathy recounts her early wins including her first in the 1956 St. Petersburg Open where she bested the LPGA's previous 72-hole scoring record by 6 shots! Her most significa…

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Kathy Cornelius - Part 1 (The Early Years) 34:49

3h ago34:49

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Winner of the 1956 Women's U.S. Open, Kathy Cornelius takes us back to her childhood days where she had her first golf lesson at age 13. She recalls traveling by auto, with her mother, from FL to NY to compete in the 1950 U.S. Girls Junior Championship won by Marlene Bauer Hagge. Thirty-one years later it was her daughter Kay who would prevail in t…

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Tony Jacklin - Part 3 (The Open Championship and Ryder Cup) 38:07

1h ago38:07

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One of England's finest golfers ever, Tony Jacklin, begins by recalling his Open Championship victory in 1969 at Royal Lytham and several close calls, with his loss to Lee Trevino at Muirfield in 1972 his toughest loss. Tony played on seven Ryder Cup teams with "The Concession" by Jack Nicklaus at Birkdale in 1969 the most memorable moment. He tran…

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Tony Jacklin - Part 2 (The 1970 U.S. Open) 43:13

2h ago43:13

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World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tony Jacklin, recounts his early days on the PGA Tour as the first Brit to ever play golf full-time for a living. He and Bruce discuss how the game and the equipment have evolved over the years and he remembers some of his early influencers on his professional development. Tony shares some great stories from his 1970…

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Tony Jacklin - Part 1 (The Early Years) 48:18

3h ago48:18

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Tony Jacklin, World Golf Hall of Fame member, winner of the 1969 Open Championship and the 1970 U.S. Open and Ryder Cup star shares his memories of learning the game in Scunthorpe, England, his early influencers like Dow Finsterwald and Bobby Locke and how he learned to play under pressure. He reflects on the bias against foreign players he experie…

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Juli Inkster - Part 3 (The Final Two Majors and the Solheim Cup 38:42

2h ago38:42

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What do you get when you put a golf champion in the hot seat? Only an intoxicating conversation filled with shared laughter, cherished memories, and an inside look at the world of professional golf. Welcoming 31-time LPGA winner Juli Inkster to our show, we traverse the fairways of her stunning career, from her very first swing to her monumental vi…

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Juli Inkster - Part 2 (The First Five Majors) 41:36

3h ago41:36

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Imagine stepping onto the green with the hopes and dreams of a rookie golfer, only to find yourself winning two majors in your inaugural season. That's the exhilarating journey Juli Inkster, our esteemed guest and 7-time major championship winner, lets us accompany her on, as we stroll down memory lane to the golden years of golf. We delve into the…

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Juli Inkster - Part 1 (The Early Years and First LPGA Win) 36:52

4h ago36:52

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Step onto the green with us as we traverse the golfing career of World Golf Hall of Fame member Juli Inkster. Growing up in the picturesque Santa Cruz, CA, she was a part of a sports-loving family that sparked her own passion for golf. A concession stand job at Pasatiempo GC at the ripe age of 15 took her down a path that would eventually lead to a…

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Paul Azinger - Part 2 (Early Tour Wins) 42:12

10h ago42:12

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Major championship winner Paul Azinger begins this segment by recalling life on the road in a used motor home with his wife and their cat. He remembers the early influencers on his career and his game and recounts the early wins on Tour, three of which came in 1987 when he was the PGA Tour Player of the Year. Intermixed throughout are stories of Pa…

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Paul Azinger - Part 1 (The Early Years) 42:21

2d ago42:21

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1993 PGA Champion and winning Ryder Cup Captain and player, Paul Azinger, reflects on growing up as an Air Force brat in Florida and not blossoming into a legitimate golfer until his days at Florida State University where he developed under the watchful eyes of John Redman and Dr. Jim Suttie. Hear about the influencers in Paul's life like Bert Yanc…

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Betty Burfeindt - Part 2 (The 1976 LPGA Championship) 32:37

4h ago32:37

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In the concluding episode of our two-part interview with golf professional Betty Burfeindt, the journey takes us through a poignant exploration of life both on and off the course. Burfeindt opens up about her remarkable 1976 win at the LPGA Championship, offering unique insights and reflections that only a true champion could share. The conversatio…

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Betty Burfeindt - Part 1 (The Early Years) 34:03

5h ago34:03

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In this episode we sit down with LPGA Championship winner Betty Burfeindt, reminiscing about her golfing experiences during her early days as she shares vivid memories of thrilling playoffs, her first win, and the evolution of her golfing equipment. The conversation begins with insights into how sponsors protected players during games and the signi…

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Steve Stricker - Part 1 (The Early Years and the 2021 Ryder Cup) 44:55

2h ago44:55

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12-time winner on the PGA Tour and 7-time winner on the Champions Tour with 3 major victories (so far), Steve Stricker talks about growing up in southern Wisconsin and learning the game by playing with his father and brother, and his love of family and his home state. Steve fondly recalls his career at the University of Illinois playing for Coach E…

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Hollis Stacy - Part 3 (The 1983 Peter Jackson Classic and 1984 Women's U.S. Open) 34:28

9h ago34:28

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Hollis Stacy, winner of 18 LPGA titles, four majors and a World Golf Hall of Fame member, recounts her final two major championship wins, the 1983 Peter Jackson Classic (now the du Maurier) and her third Women's U.S. Open in 1984 at Salem CC. Hollis looks back on her last few Tour wins and making the decision to retire from the competitive game. Sh…

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Hollis Stacy - Part 2 (Winning Back-to-Back Women's U.S. Opens 37:18

10h ago37:18

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4-time major championship winner Hollis Stacy looks back an her early LPGA Tour years and her love of golf in Japan. After picking up her first Tour win in 1977 in her home state of Georgia, Hollis quickly validated that initial success with a victory at the 1977 Women's U.S. Open at Hazeltine C.C. in a battle with newcomer Nancy Lopez. She went ba…

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Hollis Stacy - Part 1 (The Early Years) 42:54

11h ago42:54

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World Golf Hall of Fame member Hollis Stacy recounts growing up in Savannah, Georgia as the fourth of ten children. With sports-minded parents and the competitive instincts developed with nine siblings, Hollis took a liking to golf at age 10 and never looked back. She was able to travel to Augusta to watch the Masters and the Titleholders champions…

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Hal Sutton - Part 3 (The Majors) 43:38

1d ago43:38

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We conclude our visit with Hal Sutton with a review of his major championship record. He reflects on the mindset he brought into Augusta each year (not good) and his regret at not competing more often in the Open Championship, a major that presented conditions for which his game was well-suited. The highlight was clearly his 1995 win at Riviera in …

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Hal Sutton - Part 2 (TPC Wins and the 1999 Ryder Cup) 45:12

1d ago45:12

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Major Championship winner, Hal Sutton, admits to a bad Augusta mind set, recalls his most memorable regular Tour victories and takes us back to the magic of the 1999 Ryder Cup at the Country Club. Hear him recount his two Tournament Players Championship wins in 1983 and 2000 (“Be the Right Club Today”) and how he managed to beat Tiger Woods at a ti…

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Hal Sutton - Part 1 (The Early Years) 46:39

1d ago46:39

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We cover the early career of PGA and 2-time Tournament Players Championship winner, Hal Sutton and reminisce about his superb amateur career that included two Western Amateur wins, two Walker Cup team victories and the 1980 U.S. Amateur. Listen as Hal describes three significant influences in his life as a young man; Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and Jac…

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Amy Alcott - Part 3 (1988 and 1991 Dinah Shore Wins and Olympic Golf Course Design) 47:33

2d ago47:33

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The winner of 29 LPGA Tour events, Amy Alcott looks back on the later part of her Hall of Fame career, including the last two of her five major championship wins. Amy took the inaugural plunge into "Poppie's" Pond with her caddie Bill Kurre after winning the 1988 Nabisco Dinah Shore. She won the 1991 Nabisco Dinah Shore for her Mom who had recently…

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Amy Alcott - Part 2 (The 1979 du Maurier, 1980 U.S. Open and 1983 Dinah Shore) 45:59

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Winner of five major championships, Amy Alcott continues with stories of playing with Mickey Wright, JoAnne Carner and many other greats of their time. Amy takes us back to her first three major wins and regales us with her impersonations of Ed Sullivan and Howard Cosell before breaking out in song (something you don't want to miss). She wraps up t…

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Amy Alcott - Part 1 (The Early Years) 49:23

6d ago49:23

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World Golf Hall of Fame member, Amy Alcott, begins her life story growing up in Brentwood, California and playing "Yard Golf" with makeshift holes and a chopped off 8-iron. Alcott Golf & CC they called it, and there she played until introduced to Walter Keller, America's self-proclaimed first golf discounter, where she took lessons and learned the …

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Scott Simpson - Part 4 (The Majors and Later Years) 32:23

3d ago32:23

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In this riveting final episode of a four-part series with golf professional Scott Simpson, the conversation delves into the later part of Simpson's illustrious career. Simpson opens up about memorable moments, tournaments that still linger in his mind, and his love for the game of golf. From his five-shot lead at Colonial in 1994 that slipped away …

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Scott Simpson - Part 3 (The 1987 U.S. Open and Ryder Cup) 39:24

3d ago39:24

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In the third part of our four-part series with Scott Simpson, we take a thrilling journey through some of the most defining moments of his career. The episode tees off with a detailed exploration of Simpson's remarkable victory at the 1987 U.S. Open. Scott shares his emotions, strategies, and the final nail-biting moments that led to his triumph ov…

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Scott Simpson - Part 2 (The 1987 U.S. Open) 34:36

3d ago34:36

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In this enthralling second installment of our four-part series with major champion Scott Simpson, we delve into Simpson's illustrious early years on the PGA Tour, shining a spotlight on his triumphs, determination, and passion for the game. Highlighting this episode is his riveting recounting of his victory at the 1987 U.S. Open at Olympic Club, th…

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Scott Simpson - Part 1 (The Early Years) 36:14

3d ago36:14

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We tee off with U.S. Open winner Scott Simpson as he dives into his formative years before turning pro. This episode, the first of a captivating four-part series, unveils the journey that shaped one of the prominent names in golf. Listeners are taken on a vivid ride through Simpson's early golfing days, unearthing both the highs and lows of his ama…

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Helen Alfredsson - Part 4 (Solheim Cup and the 2019 Senior Slam) 33:47

4d ago33:47

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Major Champion Helen Alfredsson wraps up her life story by painfully recalling several close calls in the U.S. Women's Open with real chances to prevail in 1993, 1994 and 2008. Helen was a participant in the inaugural Solheim Cup at Lake Nona in 1990 and participated as a player 8 times and as Captain once, in 2007. Interestingly, Helen qualified t…

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Helen Alfredsson - Part 3 (Three Wins at the Evian Masters) 29:41

4d ago29:41

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The winner of four tournaments before they were considered LPGA major championships, Helen Alfredsson continues her life story recounting her individual accomplishments in the world of women's golf from 1994 forward. Coming off her major win at the Diana Shore the previous year, Helen began 1994 with the first of her three career wins at the Evian …

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Helen Alfredsson - Part 2 (1993 Dinah Shore) 26:37

4d ago26:37

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Helen Alfredsson, winner of 29 professional events including 7 on the LPGA Tour, takes us back to her early days starting out on the Ladies European Tour where she began as its Rookie of the Year in 1989. A bit ahead of her time, Helen won four events that were destined to become majors including her first pro win, the 1990 Women's British Open. Se…

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Helen Alfredsson - Part 1 (The Early Years) 30:41

4d ago30:41

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Helen Alfredsson, winner of the 1993 Dinah Shore, joins Bruce and Mike and begins her story as a child in Gothenburg, Sweden. A multi-sport athlete in her youth, Helen was introduced to golf by her father, himself an accomplished athlete, at age 11. She showed a natural ability that earned her a spot on Sweden's National Junior and Amateur teams, t…

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Corey Pavin - Part 3 (The 1995 U.S. Open and the Ryder Cup) 51:59

5d ago51:59

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Major championship winner Corey Pavin starts off this segment reflecting on his 1995 U.S. Open win over Greg Norman at Shinnecock and the beautiful 4-wood shot he struck at the last. Corey recalls his experiences at each of the majors including a couple of "learning opportunities" at the Masters and shares his favorite Open Championship venues. He …

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Corey Pavin - Part 2 (The Tour Wins) 46:51

5d ago46:51

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Major championship winner Corey Pavin looks back on each of his 15 PGA Tour wins including his first at the 1984 Houston Open. Corey really enjoyed playing at Colonial, winning twice there, and also was able to enjoy repeat wins at the Hawaiian Open, the Bob Hope Classic, the Los Angeles Open at Riviera and the Greater Milwaukee Open where, at age …

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Corey Pavin - Part 1 (The Early Years) 39:36

5d ago39:36

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Corey Pavin, winner of the 1995 U.S. Open and Ryder Cup Player and Captain, reflects on his younger days growing up in Southern California and learning the game of golf. He was a 1st-Team All-American at UCLA, won the 1981 North and South Amateur which got him on the winning Walker Cup team that same year, and eventually turned professional at age …

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Pat Bradley - Part 4 (The Solheim Cup and the HOF) 41:24

11d ago41:24

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Join us for the captivating conclusion of our four-part interview with World Golf Hall of Fame member Pat Bradley on "FORE the Good of the Game." In this episode, we delve deep into Pat's illustrious career, exploring her journey beyond the pinnacle of success to her profound impact on women's golf. Pat Bradley reflects on the evolution of her care…

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Pat Bradley - Part 3 (Winning Four More Majors) 40:41

11d ago40:41

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In this enthralling third episode of our four-part series with World Golf Hall of Fame member Pat Bradley, we focus on her remarkable 1986 season, a year that cemented her legacy in the annals of golf history. This segment offers a deep dive into the highs and lows of a year that was nearly unparalleled in the sport. Pat shares her experiences from…

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Pat Bradley - Part 2 (The 1980 Peter Jackson and 1981 Women's U.S. Open) 43:57

6d ago43:57

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In this second installment of our four-part series with World Golf Hall of Fame member Pat Bradley, "FORE the Good of the Game" delves deeper into the remarkable career and personal insights of one of golf's greatest legends. Hosted by Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin, this episode is a treasure trove of stories, laughter, and wisdom from a true icon…

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Pat Bradley - Part 1 (The Early Years) 38:10

6d ago38:10

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In this first installment of a four-part series on "FORE the Good of the Game," hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin engage in a delightful conversation with World Golf Hall of Fame member, Pat Bradley. This episode, rich in detail and personal anecdotes, offers an intimate glimpse into Bradley’s inspiring journey in golf. Opening with reflections …

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Dave Stockton - Part 2 (PGA Wins and "The War by the Shore") 57:29

7d ago57:29

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Dave Stockton has amassed a golf playing and teaching career worthy of induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Hear Dave recount his experience in the majors including the Masters that got away in 1974 and the 1978 U.S. Open that could have been his. He relives his PGA Championship win at Southern Hills, recalling the advice from Don January th…

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Dave Stockton - Part 1 (The Early Years and PGA Tour Wins) 1:01:30

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Two-time winner of the PGA Championship and winning Ryder Cup Captain in the 1991 “War by the Shore”, Dave Stockton looks back on his start in golf under the watchful eye of his father Gail, an accomplished golf professional in his own right. Dave and Bruce reminisce about life on the Tour in the early days and their love of the small-town stops, t…

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Patty Sheehan - Part 4 (3 More Majors and The Solheim Cup) 40:55

8d ago40:55

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Patty Sheehan recounts the last few of her 41 professional wins which included the 1992 British Open, the 1993 LPGA Championship, the 1994 U.S. Open (with some encouraging words from 3-time winner Hollis Stacy) and the 1996 Nabisco Dinah Shore. Patty fondly recalls playing for Captain Kathy Whitworth in the inaugural Solheim Cup at Lake Nona and be…

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Patty Sheehan - Part 3 (Winning the 1992 U.S Open) 43:23

8d ago43:23

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Winner of 35 LPGA tournaments, Patty Sheehan looks back on the middle of her professional career that included an earthquake and heartbreak. Patty lost her home in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake in the San Francisco area but used that loss as incentive to come back strong, which she sure did in 1990, winning five times but suffering a meltdown at …

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Patty Sheehan - Part 2 (Winning the 1983 and 1984 LPGA) 50:45

8d ago50:45

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Six-time major championship winner, Patty Sheehan, looks back on her early professional wins including her first in Japan at the 1981 Mazda Classic. Patty recalls the long bus rides to and from the golf courses in Japan and the shenanigans that ensued. Rookie of the Year on the LPGA Tour that year, she followed that up with Player of the Year honor…

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Patty Sheehan - Part 1 (The Early Years) 35:56

8d ago35:56

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World Golf Hall of Fame member Patty Sheehan talks about life as a ski bum growing up in Vermont under the watchful eye of her U.S. Olympic ski coach father. Patty moved to Nevada at age 10 and gradually golf became her favored sport with the help of her mother and her coach Eddie Jones. She had much early success winning the Nevada high school ind…

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

9d 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

10d 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

10d 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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