Betsy King - Part 2 (1987 & 1990 Dinah Shore and the 1989 and 1990 Women’s U.S. Open)

FORE the Good of the Game

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 life on tour, the constant fight to stay at the top, and the exhilaration of victory at the McDonald's LPGA Championship, the Atlantic City LPGA Classic, the Women's Kemper Open, and the Cellular One Ping Golf Championship.
In a climactic third act, Betsy revisits her triumphant run at the 1989 Women's U.S. Open, her record-breaking earnings that season, and her win at the 1990 Dinah Shore. Finally, experience the story of her 1990 U.S. Women's Open win, overcoming a five-shot deficit and adverse weather conditions to claim back-to-back titles - a must-listen for any sports enthusiast! Join us in celebrating a decade of outstanding women's golf, anchored by the stories and experiences of one of its most influential figures as Betsy King remembers her prime years on the LPGA tour, “FORE the Good of the Game.”

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"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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Chapters

1. Golden Age of LPGA Golf (00:00:00)

2. Highlights of Career Success in Golf (00:06:40)

3. Winning in Tennis and Golf Championships (00:21:50)

4. Golf Victories and Course Challenges (00:26:59)