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FORE the Good of the Game

"FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.”

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

January 25, 2025 • Bruce Devlin, Mike Gonzalez & Tony Jacklin

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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 U.S. Open win at Hazeltine and, yes, the name Dave Hill does come up in our conversation. Tony Jacklin gives us his perspective on a magnificent career, "FORE the Good of the Game."

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