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FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - Part 7 (The Senior Tour - Act 2)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. Bernhard was quite candid in this episode about his putting woes that plagued him throughout his career and give us insights into how he overcame the "Y" word. He provides a thoughtful response to our query aimed at understanding what has...2024-11-0440 min
FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - Part 6 (The Senior Tour - Act 1)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, 11-time Money Leader, 7-time Byron Nelson Award winner for lowest scoring average, 6-time Charles Schwab Cup winner, winner of 12 Senior majors and most recently, surpassing Hale Irwin's record by prevailing 46 times on the senior circuit. Listen in as we recount...2024-11-0438 min
FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - Part 5 (Later Ryder Cups and Being Captain)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 pivotal moments from his Ryder Cup journey, starting with the 1983 European team's transformation under Tony Jacklin's captaincy. He vividly describes the shift in team dynamics, resources, and mentality that led to Europe's competitive edge against the Americans. Langer recalls the intense pressure...2024-11-0432 min
FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - Part 4 (The Majors and Early Ryder Cup)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 shares intriguing insights into his adaptability across different golf courses worldwide, from Augusta's manicured bent greens to learning to play on a variety of other grasses.We also explore his record in major championships, discussing his victories, near-misses, and challenges in different tournaments, including the...2024-11-0436 min
FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - Part 3 (The 1985 and 1993 Masters)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 the Butler Cabin presentation, he began his personal faith journey the following week at a Tour bible study taught by Larry Moody. When he comfortably repeated as Masters Champion in 1993 by 4 over Chip Beck, he was able to invoke...2024-11-0437 min
FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - Part 2 (The Early Tour Years)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 recounts his early professional days, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs that shaped his remarkable career. From his first professional win at the Cacharel World Under-25 Championship in 1979 to his breakthrough victory at the British...2024-11-0438 min
FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - Part 1 (The Early Years)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 Nicklaus and then met Gary Player two years later at age 17. Soon he would join Ballesteros, Faldo, Woosnam and Lyle as they transformed European Golf and the Ryder Cup competition, "FORE the Good of the Game."2024-11-0433 min
FORE the Good of the GameBernhard Langer - "My Most Important Decision" SHORT TRACKWorld Golf Hall of Fame member Bernhard Langer shares the beautiful story of how he accepted Jesus Christ into his life, days after unknowingly taking the Lord's name in vain while accepting his green jacket in Butler Cabin at the 1985 Master Tournament. Bernhard Langer bares his soul, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts...2021-04-1310 min