Latest Devlin Podcast Episodes
Joyce Ziske Malison - Part 2 (Winning the 1960 Western Open)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 04, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutesJoyce 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 Romac...
Joyce Ziske Malison - Part 1 (The Early Years)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 04, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutesWinner 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 recal...
Ian Baker-Finch - Part 4 (Captaining the Aussies at the Olympic Games)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 03, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesOpen 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....
Ian Baker-Finch - Part 3 (The 1991 Open Championship)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 03, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutesIan 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...
Ian Baker-Finch - Part 2 (The Broadcaster)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 03, 2024 05:00 - 35 minutesMajor 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 ...
Ian Baker-Finch - Part 1 (The Early Years)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 03, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutesChampion 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-...
Jane Blalock - Part 4 (The Later Wins, Legends and Legacy)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 02, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutesIn the finale of our four-part series with golf icon Jane Blalock, "FORE the Good of the Game" delivers an episode teeming with wisdom, resilience, and trailblazing spirit. As one of the most formidable figures in women's golf, Jane brings to life the culmination of her groundbreaking journey, ...
Jane Blalock - Part 3 (Persevering Through Adversity)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 02, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutesIn the third episode of our eye-opening four-part series with golf legend Jane Blalock, "FORE the Good of the Game" navigates through one of the most contentious periods in her career—the LPGA's cheating allegations against her. Known for her 27 LPGA Tour wins and groundbreaking contributions to...
Jane Blalock - Part 2 (The Early Wins)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 02, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutesIn this captivating second episode of our four-part interview series with Jane Blalock, you're in for a special treat as we dive deep into the legendary golfer's incredible career and experiences on and off the course. Co-hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin lead the conversation, discussing eve...
Jane Blalock - Part 1 (The Early Years)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 02, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutesStep onto the fairway with us as we feature the legendary Jane Blalock in the first installment of an engaging four-part interview. Hosts Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin dig deep into Jane's inspiring journey, revealing not just the golfer, but the person behind the achievements. From humble begi...
Nick Price - Part 3 (The Major Championships)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 01, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutesThree-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 ...
Nick Price - Part 2 (PGA Tour Wins)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 01, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutesWorld 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...
Nick Price - Part 1 (The Early Years)
FORE the Good of the Game - May 01, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutesA 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 ...
JoAnne Carner - Part 3 (Solheim Cup Captain and the Senior Women's U.S. Open)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 30, 2024 06:00 - 32 minutesTwo-time major championship winner JoAnne Carner reflects on the later years of her illustrious career including her 35th Tour win at the 1882 Chevrolet World Championship of Golf that qualified her for the LPGA Hall of Fame. JoAnne was a repeat winner at 13 different events over her career even...
JoAnne Carner - Part 2 (Winning the 1971 & 1976 Women's U.S. Opens)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 30, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutesWorld Golf Hall of Fame member JoAnne Carner looks back on her early years on Tour including several of her 43 LPGA titles including the 1969 Burdine's Invitational that she won as an amateur. Professional success came quickly in her first year on Tour in 1970 and then validation came with a wir...
JoAnne Carner - Part 1 (The Early Years)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 30, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutesWinner of 8 USGA Championships throughout her brilliant career, JoAnne Carner begins her story growing up in the Northwest and learning the game while working at the little 9-hole public course in town. Offered an honorary membership at Sand Point C.C., JoAnne took full advantage of the club's ...
Curtis Strange - Part 4 (1989 U.S. Open and the Majors)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 29, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutesWorld 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...
Curtis Strange - Part 3 (Tour Wins and the 1988 U.S. Open)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 29, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutesA 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 Nickl...
Curtis Strange - Part 2 (Amateur Experience and Early Life on the Tour)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 29, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutesCurtis 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 sho...
Curtis Strange - Part 1 (The Early Years)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 29, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutesMember 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 h...
Betsy King - Part 3 (1992 LPGA, 1997 Dinah Shore and the Solheim Cup)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 28, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutesWinner of 34 LPGA Tour events, Betsy King reflects back on her final two major championships and her last several wins on tour. Betsy remembers the easy walk up the 18th fairway of her 11-shot victory at the 1992 LPGA Championship, at the time setting several records including largest winning ma...
Betsy King - Part 2 (1987 & 1990 Dinah Shore and the 1989 and 1990 Women’s U.S. Open)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 28, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutesStep back in time with us as we relive the golden age of LPGA Golf in the 1980s, a period that saw the rise of legendary figures like Nancy Lopez and our esteemed guest, six-time major championship winner Betsy King. Hear firsthand from Betsy about her first major victory at the Nabisco Dinah Sh...
Betsy King - Part 1 (The Early Years)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 28, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutesUnveiling the journey of World Golf Hall of Fame member Betsy King, we invite you to share in a conversation that's as inspiring as it is riveting. A small-town girl from Reading, Pennsylvania, Betsy's foray into sports was nurtured by her brother and parents, blossoming into a love for golf tha...
John Mahaffey - Part 3 (The 1978 PGA Championship)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 27, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutesJohn Mahaffey begins this segment with a look back to his win at the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont CC in a playoff with Tom Watson and Jerry Pate. He talks about his Ryder Cup experiences and his two wins at the 1978 and 1979 World Cups. John reflects briefly on his Senior Tour career and the...
John Mahaffey - Part 2 (The Tour Wins)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 27, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutesMajor championship winner John Mahaffey looks back on each of his PGA victories over a 16-year period including a few with Lee Trevino in the final group. Listen in as John describes how he turned a HOF-potential career into a "good one" by making some personal choices he now regrets but accepts...
John Mahaffey - Part 1 (The Early Years)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 27, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutesThe winner of the 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont, John Mahaffey, begins his story by recalling life as a young man growing up in Texas and learning the game the way most Texans did, in the dirt and the wind. He recounts his collegiate career playing for Coach Dave Williams at the University of...
Karrie Webb - Part 4 (The Later Wins, the WGHOF and Philanthropy)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 26, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutesIn the concluding episode of our four-part interview series with Australian golf legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Karrie Webb, we delve deep into her unwavering commitment to the game and how she navigated her storied career. From candid moments on the tour to her personal reflections ...
Karrie Webb - Part 3 (The Final Five Majors)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 26, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutesIn the enthralling third installment of our four-part interview series, we welcome back Australian golf legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Karrie Webb. In this episode, we delve deep into the pinnacle years of her illustrious career, a journey characterized not just by victories but by u...
Karrie Webb - Part 2 (Early Wins, the 1999 du Maurier and the 2000 Dinah Shore)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 26, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutesIn this captivating second portion of our four-part interview with Australian golf legend Karrie Webb, we delve deeper into the making of a champion. Often considered one of the greatest female golfers of all time, Karrie offers invaluable insights into the intricate layers that have built her H...
Karrie Webb - Part 1 (The Early Years)
FORE the Good of the Game - April 26, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutesIn this riveting first installment of a four-part series, we sit down with Australian golf legend and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Karrie Webb. A true icon in the realm of golf, Webb's storied career includes seven major championships and an impressive 41 LPGA Tour wins. But there’s so much m...