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FORE the Good of the GameLauri Merten - Part 2 (Tour Wins)In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with 1993 U.S. Women’s Open Champion Lauri Merten, we explore the winding and often challenging road that led her to the LPGA Tour—and her breakthrough victory.Lauri shares her early experiences playing in professional events as a teenager, including a memorable LPGA event at Sun City with her father on the bag and her stunning 67 that made her an overnight leader. From those formative moments, we follow her journey through Q-School heartbreak, international pro-ams in Japan, and the financial support that made chasing her dream possible.La...2025-04-0329 min
FORE the Good of the GameJane Geddes - Part 2 (Winning Majors)In Part 2 of our four-part conversation with two-time major champion Jane Geddes, we dive into the incredible early successes that vaulted her onto the LPGA stage—and into the record books. Jane takes us back to 1986, when she burst onto the scene with a stunning victory at the U.S. Women’s Open at NCR Country Club. With humility and humor, Jane recounts her mindset heading into the championship, including the surreal feeling of playing in a “bubble,” her unmatched confidence in her swing, and how that week’s chaotic backdrop of tornado warnings, evacuations, and even an earthqu...2025-03-2736 min
FORE the Good of the GameBetsy King - Part 2 (1987 & 1990 Dinah Shore and the 1989 and 1990 Women’s U.S. Open)Step 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 Shore, where she triumphed over Patty Sheehan in a thrilling playoff.We'll guide you through the highlights of Betsy's illustrious LPGA career during the 80s, with tales from the frontline of the most significant tournaments of that era. Learn about the gruelling realities of...2025-01-2836 min
FORE the Good of the GameNancy 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 competitive flame was extinguished. Nancy Lopez concludes her remarkable life story, “FO...2025-01-2032 min
FORE the Good of the GameNancy 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 Captain herself for the U.S. side in 2005. Nancy Lopez continues her fascinating life story, “FO...2025-01-2030 min
FORE the Good of the GameNancy 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 that the University of Tulsa and the Colgate Palmolive Golf Scholarship played in shaping...2025-01-2036 min
FORE the Good of the GameNancy 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 T2 as Low Am in 1975) all before starting college. She was...2025-01-2046 min
FORE the Good of the GameHollis Stacy - Part 2 (Winning Back-to-Back Women's U.S. Opens4-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 back-to-back by winning the 1978 Women's U.S. Open at the Country Club of Indianapolis over JoAnne Carner and Sally Little. Hollis then went on to win her next five events in playoffs. Hollis Stacy continues her l...2025-01-0836 min
FORE the Good of the GameDonna Caponi - Part 3 (The 1981 LPGA Championship and Broadcasting)Legendary player and broadcaster Donna Caponi begins by recalling her final stretch of golf on the LPGA Tour that included 11 wins in 1980/1981 and her fourth major championship at the 1981 LPGA. Donna fondly recalls her opportunity to co-captain with Nancy Lopez for the victorious U.S. team at the Solheim Cup in 2005 and she shares her favorite memories from a 25-year golf broadcasting career as witness to some of golf's greatest moments. Hall of Fame member Donna Caponi concludes her life story, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support t...2024-09-3042 min
FORE the Good of the GameJan Stephenson - Part 4 (The Later Wins and Life After the LPGA)One of the hardest working golf professionals of her time, WGHOF member Jan Stephenson recalls her final few victories on the LPGA Tour before personal loss and a violent mugging led to a premature end to her illustrious career. Jan proudly relates her involvement is starting the LPGA Legends Tour and her participation in the Handa Cup competitions. Among her many accolades, the "call to the hall" in 2019 from Nancy Lopez might be her favorite. Since retiring from the game, she has been quite active with her Crossroads Foundation and her many business ventures. Jan Stephenson concludes her life...2024-09-2446 min
FORE the Good of the GameSandra Palmer - Part 3 (The 1975 Women's U.S. Open)Two-time major winner, Sandra Palmer continues her recollection of women's golf on the LPGA Tour in the 70's as she takes us on a captivating ride through his victories at Green Gables Country Club in Colorado, the Cameron Park Country Club, and Kendall Lake's Golf Club in Florida. Be inspired as Sandra dives deep into her formula for staying fit, her quest for consistency in her game, and her fascinating story of having her mentor, Max Weinstein, present at one of her crucial wins. In our conversation, we turn back the pages to the history of the Di...2024-09-1431 min
FORE the Good of the GameNancy Lopez - "Grandma, Can You See Well?" SHORT TRACKWorld Golf Hall of Fame member Nancy Lopez remembers trying to speak Spanish to her "abuela" at home but sometimes the words don't quite come out right, "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.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4...2021-04-1303 min
The Don Tony ShowTWIWH S2 E35 (08/27 – 09/02) This Week In Wrestling HistoryRUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 42 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S2 E35 (08/27 - 09/02) Looking back at a memorable '77 WWWF MSG match and feud between Superstar Billy Graham vs Ivan Putski. Pat Patterson becomes the first ever WWWF Intercontinental Champion. Looking back at a memorable '79 tournament for the Mid Atlantic NWA US Title featuring Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Snuka, Bruiser Brody, Buddy Rogers, and more. The Big Event: WWF draws 64,000+ fans for a house show in Canada. Looking back at World Class Labor Day 'Star Wars' event (1985, 1986). Summerslam Highlights: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000. Audio: Ultimate Warrior def Honkytonk Man for IC Title and MSG fans go bana...2019-09-043h 42