Betty Burfeindt - Part 1 (The Early Years)

FORE the Good of the Game

In this episode we sit down with LPGA Championship winner Betty Burfeindt, reminiscing about her golfing experiences during her early days as she shares vivid memories of thrilling playoffs, her first win, and the evolution of her golfing equipment.
The conversation begins with insights into how sponsors protected players during games and the significance of rapport with fellow players. Bruce and Betty also discuss the amusing antics of celebrities like Bill Murray and Dean Martin during events.
Betty opens up about her title as Golf Magazine's Most Improved Golfer in 1972 and takes listeners through her journey from her nerve-wracking playoffs in the Pompano Beach Classic to her victory at Midlane Country Club.
The trio also explores the era's golfing equipment, comparing the smaller persimmon-headed clubs with modern technology, and reflecting on PowerBilt's influence on the game. With recollections of playing with legends like Sandra Palmer and the ups and downs of changing putters mid-tournament, this episode is a treasure trove of golf history.
Whether you're an aspiring golfer, a seasoned veteran, or just love the game's history, this episode is a delightful walk down memory lane.
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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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