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FORE the Good of the Game

Bruce Devlin and Mike Gonzalez

477 episodes

1 week ago

Nancy Lopez was referred to by Kathy Whitworth as the Arnold Palmer of the LPGA Tour and for good reason. Winning 17 times in her first two years on tour, Nancy quickly became the face and the darling of the LPGA. Hear how she balanced life on tour with being a 3-time mother to lovely daughters, traveling with them from stop to stop before daycare was even available on tour. Nancy looks back on her 185 win at the LPGA Championship and talks about finding motivation and recognizing when her co...

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Nancy Lopez was referred to by Kathy Whitworth as the Arnold Palmer of the LPGA Tour and for good reason. Winning 17 times in her first two years on tour, Nancy quickly became the face and the darling of the LPGA. Hear how she balanced life on tour with being a 3-time mother to lovely daughters, traveling with them from stop to stop before daycare was even available on tour. Nancy looks back on her 185 win at the LPGA Championship and talks about finding motivation and recognizing when her co...

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FORE the Good of the Game

Nancy Lopez - Part 4 (The 1985 LPGA Championship and Rest of Career)

Nancy Lopez was referred to by Kathy Whitworth as the Arnold Palmer of the LPGA Tour and for good reason. Winning 17 times in her first two years on tour, Nancy quickly became the face and the darling of the LPGA. Hear how she balanced life on tour with being a 3-time mother to lovely daughters, traveling with them from stop to stop before daycare was even available on tour. Nancy looks back on her 185 win at the LPGA Championship and talks about finding motivation and recognizing when her co...

1 week ago

32 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Nancy Lopez - Part 3 (The 1978 and 1989 LPGA Championships and The Solheim Cup)

3-time major championship winner, Nancy Lopez remembers the challenges of traveling on the tour in those first few years as a professional. Nancy recounts how she relished competing against the likes of JoAnne Carner, Judy Rankin and others. Listen in as she recalls two of her wins in the LPGA Championship, her first in 1978 and her last in 1989. Nancy was proud to play on the first Solheim Cup team in 1990 with Kathy Whitworth as Captain and feels her favorite golfing memory was being a Capt...

1 week ago

30 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Nancy Lopez - Part 2 (The Early Tour Years)

Join us for a riveting conversation with the winner of 48 LPGA Tour events, Nancy Lopez, as she shares her inspiring journey from her time at the University of Tulsa to the top ranks of professional golf. In this episode, Nancy opens up about her life both on and off the greens, providing an in-depth look at the pressures of professional golf and the impact of her father's guidance. Discover how she cleverly navigated the balance between her academics and burgeoning golf career, and the role ...

1 week ago

36 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Nancy Lopez - Part 1 (The Early Years and U.S. Open Near-Misses)

World Golf Hall of Fame member Nancy Lopez begins her story growing up and learning the game under the watchful eye of her father in Roswell, New Mexico. She had astounding success as a junior player winning her state's amateur title as a 12, 13 and 14-year-old. Nancy played on the boy's team in high school after successfully challenging an arcane rule that stood in her way. She won the U.S. Girls Junior, the Women's Western Junior 3 times and, competed in the Women's U.S. Open twice (with a ...

1 week ago

46 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Kathy Whitworth - Part 3 (The Later Majors and Career)

The all-time leader in U.S. Tour wins with 88 LPGA victories, Kathy Whitworth takes us down the home stretch of her career from the 1970's forward beginning with her win in the 1971 LPGA Championship at Pleasant Valley CC. Her sixth and final major win came at the 1975 LPGA Championship at Pine Ridge Golf Course. In 1981 she was the first woman to pass the $1M mark in career earnings and in 1982 she tied and then beat Mickey Wright's record of 82 wins. Kathy fondly recalls her experienc...

3 weeks ago

45 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Kathy Whitworth - Part 2 (The Early Majors and the 1960's)

Kathy Whitworth, World Golf Hall of Fame member and winner of six major championships, looks back on her early years on tour in the 1960's, a decade that featured 56 of her 88 LPGA victories and four majors. Kathy fondly recalls winning the final two regular editions of the Titleholders event held at Augusta C.C. and the last Western Open after which, in 1968, there were only two majors to compete for over the next nine years. Listen in as she talks about playing in her first major, the...

3 weeks ago

45 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Kathy Whitworth - Part 1 (The Early Years and LPGA History)

World Golf Hall of Fame member and the winningest player on any Tour ever, Kathy Whitworth, begins her remarkable story by sharing how she came to the game of golf at age 15 using her grandfather's clubs and how the local pro, Texas Golf HOF member Hardy Loudermilk, provided early guidance before sending her off to Austin, Texas to see the renowned teacher, Harry Penick. These two men shaped the game of Kathy, who turned professional in 1958 and joined the fledging LPGA Tour the following yea...

3 weeks ago

48 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Lee Trevino - Part 2 (The 1968 U.S. Open at Oak Hill)

World Golf Hall of Fame member Lee Trevino takes us back to three very important U.S. Opens in his career, the 1966 Open at Olympic Club for which he qualified and won $600 for a 54th place finish, the 1967 event at Baltusrol where a 5th place showing earned him $6,000 and playing privileges for the rest of that season, and the 1968 U.S. Open at Oak Hill where Lee won his first major and becoming the first winner ever to score in the 60's in each of his four rounds. Interspersed throughout ar...

4 weeks ago

38 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Lee Trevino - Part 1 (The Early Years)

Six-time major championship winner Lee Trevino begins his story with a few hilarious tales involving him and Bruce Devlin before he takes us back to his humble upbringing in Texas. Raised by his mother and grandfather, Lee was self-taught as a golfer but undisciplined as a young man. Entering the Marine Corps at age 17 was a life-changing experience for Lee and it wasn't until age 23 that he began to take the game more seriously. He hadn't heard of Jack Nicklaus when the PGA came to the Dalla...

4 weeks ago

42 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Tom Watson - Part 2 (The Open Championships)

Winner of eight major championships and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tom Watson, joins us to re-live his Open Championship experiences including the highs of five wins and the lows of disappointing defeats at the Old Course and in 2009 at Turnberry at age 59. He recounts his first experience with links golf preparing for his first Open at Carnoustie, the iconic “Duel in the Sun” with Nicklaus at Turnberry, his “emergency nine” with Arnie at Muirfield, his back-door win at Troon and his mem...

1 month ago

47 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Tom Watson - Part 1 (The Early Years)

World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tom Watson, joins us to tell his story beginning with his childhood years growing up in Kansas City and learning the game from his father at age six. After getting cut for the Little League baseball team at age nine, golf became his passion. Listen in as Tom talks about winning the 1964 Kansas City Men's Match Play event at age 14 which provided him with opportunities to play in exhibitions the next two years with his two golfing heroes, Arnol...

1 month ago

27 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Lance Barrow - Part 4 (Remembering Broadcasting Greats and Legacy)

In the powerful conclusion of our four-part conversation with legendary CBS Sports producer Lance Barrow, we uncover some of the most personal and unforgettable stories of his extraordinary career. From the NFL Today set to the sacred grounds of Augusta National, Lance shares candid reflections on the iconic broadcasters, athletes, and entertainers he worked with and admired—including Dick Enberg, John Madden, Jack Whitaker, Arnold Palmer, and even Dean Martin. With his trademark humility and...

4 months ago

41 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Lance Barrow - Part 3 (Masters Moments and Tin Cup)

In Part 3 of our captivating four-part conversation with legendary CBS Sports producer and Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Lance Barrow, we explore the heart-pounding drama and behind-the-scenes brilliance that define some of golf’s most iconic moments. Barrow recounts the unforgettable 2019 Masters and Tiger Woods’ emotional triumph through the eyes of a producer who knew exactly when to let the moment speak for itself. From the powerful silence after Tiger's final putt to the poignant re...

4 months ago

41 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Lance Barrow - Part 2 (Broadcasting the Masters)

In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with Broadcasting Hall of Famer and longtime CBS Sports coordinating producer Lance Barrow, we dive deep into the formative years and defining moments of his storied career. After graduating from Abilene Christian University, Lance headed to New York City in 1982 to begin his journey at CBS Sports—eventually stepping into the biggest chair in golf television. Lance shares vivid behind-the-scenes stories of working under the legendary Frank Chirkinian, t...

4 months ago

40 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Lance Barrow - Part 1 (The Early Years)

In this first of four captivating episodes, FORE the Good of the Game welcomes legendary CBS Sports producer and 13-time Emmy Award winner Lance Barrow for a deep dive into his remarkable journey in sports broadcasting. While not a professional golfer himself, Barrow has arguably delivered more iconic moments to golf fans than anyone behind a camera—and his stories are as entertaining as the broadcasts he helped shape. Hosts Bruce Devlin and Mike Gonzalez set the stage with Barrow’s roots in ...

4 months ago

34 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Donna Andrews - Part 4 (Solheim Cup, Senior Play and Teaching)

In this final installment of our four-part conversation with LPGA major champion Donna Andrews, we wrap up a remarkable journey through a life dedicated to the game of golf. Donna reflects on her experiences representing the United States in two victorious Solheim Cups—sharing memories of teeing it up alongside Betsy King, squaring off against Helen Alfredsson, and the camaraderie that made those team events unforgettable. She also recalls the pride and challenges of captaining the Junior Sol...

4 months ago

28 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Donna Andrews - Part 3 (Tour Wins and Broadcasting)

In Part 3 of our four-part conversation with six-time LPGA Tour winner and major champion Donna Andrews, we continue our journey through the most pivotal moments of her storied career—and some unforgettable adventures along the way. Fresh off her first major championship in 1994, Donna reflects on competing in what may be one of the deepest and most competitive eras in women’s golf, sharing memories of fierce battles with legends like Annika Sörenstam, Nancy Lopez, Betsy King, and Laura Davie...

4 months ago

28 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Donna Andrews - Part 2 (The 1994 Nabisco Dinah Shore)

In Part 2 of our captivating four-part conversation with LPGA star and major champion Donna Andrews, we dive into the early years of her professional journey and the pivotal moments that defined her rise on tour. From navigating the road in a trusty conversion van with an atlas at her side to staying with host families across the country, Donna shares a vivid portrait of what life was like as a young pro in the pre-GPS era. We explore the grind of rookie life, the lessons learned from traveli...

4 months ago

38 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Donna Andrews - Part 1 (The Early Years)

In this first episode of our special four-part conversation with LPGA major champion Donna Andrews, we tee off with a deep dive into her early years and the foundations that shaped a life in golf. A seven-time LPGA Tour winner and Dinah Shore major champion, Donna joins Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin to reflect on her roots in Lynchburg, Virginia, and the vibrant, active upbringing that planted the seeds of her athletic success. From childhood memories of biking, hiking, and long days at the ...

4 months ago

33 minutes

FORE the Good of the Game

Kathy Guadagnino (Baker) - Part 3 (Life After Golf)

In the final installment of our three-part conversation with 1985 U.S. Women’s Open champion Kathy Guadagnino (Baker), we explore life beyond the ropes as Kathy reflects on the transition from professional golf to a new season of purpose, faith, and service. With her signature warmth and humility, Kathy takes us on a journey through her years playing in Japan—including typhoon-tossed flights, memorable karaoke bus rides, and questionable culinary adventures with Laura Davies. She candidly sha...

6 months ago

28 minutes