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Episode 4: The 88th Masters Begins Apr 12, 2024

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The first day of the 88th Masters has drawn to a blustery close. Join host Marty Smith as he unpacks the day's events, from the Honorary Starters Ceremony this morning to Tiger Woods' final shot this evening. Shane Bacon joins Marty in studio to provide his perspective on a day filled with storylines. Out on the course, Detroit Lions quarterback, Jared Goff, gives his thoughts on the parallels between finding success on the field and what it takes to thrive at Augusta National. Finally, NASCAR driver, Tyler Reddick, tells us about his first time at the Masters.

Episode 3: On the Eve of the 88th Edition Apr 11, 2024

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On the evening before the 88th Masters Tournament, join host Marty Smith for Episode 3 of Fore Please! Now Driving... Marty discusses today's press conference with Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred S. Ridley before being joined in studio by guest Hally Leadbetter. Finally, Marty heads to Amen Corner for conversations with golf content creators Rick Shiels and Seb Carmichael-Brown, followed by YouTube sensations Dude Perfect.

Episode 2: A Tournament For All Generations Apr 10, 2024

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Fore Please! Now Driving... returns for Episode 2 from Augusta National. Verne Lundquist, ahead of his final Masters, returns to the spot of one of his most iconic calls, hole No. 16, with host Marty Smith to reflect on a legendary career. Golf content creator Roger Steele joins Marty in the studio where they discuss fatherhood, the experience of attending the Masters and Tiger Woods' influence on the game of golf. Finally, Marty joins Latin America Amateur champion Santiago de la Fuente and Asia-Pacific Amateur champion Jasper Stubbs in the Crow's Nest as they prepare for their first Masters Tournament.

Episode 1: Return to Augusta Apr 09, 2024

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As Masters week begins, step onto the grounds of Augusta National with host Marty Smith. Adam Hayes, the 2023 Masters champion's caddie, returns to Augusta National for the first time since Jon Rahm's victory at the 87th Masters and speaks about the winning moments from last year's Tournament. Marty discusses today's press conferences from Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Amanda Balionis joins Marty in the Fore Please studio where they discuss their own Masters stories along with the storylines taking shape ahead of this year's Tournament. Finally, Augusta National Women's Amateur champion Lottie Woad returns to Hole No. 17 where she reflects on what it means to win this prestigious event.

Prelude: Fore Please! Now Driving... Apr 09, 2024

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This year, enjoy the "Fore Please! Now Driving..." podcast through video, too. A week of enriching episodes starts tonight.

Sunday at the 2023 Masters Apr 10, 2023

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Another chapter of the history and tradition of the Masters has been written. 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm speaks about what joining Seve Ballesteros as a Masters champion means to him and how he surprised himself by coming so close to crying over winning a golf tournament. Runner-up Brooks Koepka discusses his disappointment over finishing second at the Masters for a second time. Koepka’s fellow runner-up Phil Mickelson was much happier with the final-round 65 that made him the oldest competitor ever to finish in the top 5 at the Masters. Low Amateur Sam Bennett describes walking up 18 on Sunday as “the coolest experience of my life” and expresses gratitude for the love the Masters shows amateur golfers.

Saturday at the 2023 Masters Apr 08, 2023

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The second round was completed on Saturday morning and the third round began before Mother Nature intervened for the second consecutive day. In the morning action, Tiger Woods made the cut at the Masters for a record-tying 23rd consecutive time. One of the men he tied, Fred Couples, broke the record as the oldest player ever to make the 36-hole cut.

1987 Masters champion Larry Mize completed his final Masters appearance on Saturday. He describes how that win changed his life. 1988 champion Sandy Lyle, also making his final competitive appearance this year, joined Mize at the No. 18 green to help say farewell.

Finally, Marty chats with two-time World Cup winner, Golden Ball winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd about her first time experiencing the traditions of the Masters.

Friday at the 2023 Masters Apr 08, 2023

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The second round of the 2023 Masters will resume on Saturday morning but before the weather delays on Friday, Brooks Koepka shot a bogey-free 67 and currently holds the lead by himself. He reflects on his recovery from multiple knee injuries.

Amateur Sam Bennett, from Texas A&M, is just four strokes behind Koepka and speaks of the confidence that led to his success over the first 36 holes of his Masters debut.

After wrapping up the state of play when the second round was suspended, Marty chats with Michelle Wie West about what she’s experienced in her first visit to Augusta National this week.

Finally, Marty sits down with Wright Thompson who explains why the Masters is like a magic trick and shares his favorite memory of Augusta National.

Thursday at the 2023 Masters Apr 07, 2023

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Marty joins Billy Horschel on his drive to work prior to the first round of Horschel’s ninth Masters. Billy discusses his preparation for this year’s Tournament and how it differs from his first year at Augusta National.We hear from the three men that share the lead following the first round: Viktor Hovland, Brooks Koepka, and Jon Rahm, as they break down their strong starts and the challenges that lay ahead. Tiger Woods recaps his first-round performance.
Then the Honorary Starters, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson express the gratitude they feel about their remarkable careers at the Masters.
Finally, Iona Stephen shares her view from broadcasting at Nos. 15 and 16 all day.

Wednesday at the 2023 Masters Apr 06, 2023

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Host Marty Smith recaps all the important moments from two Masters Wednesday traditions: Chairman Ridley’s press conference, where the Chairman announced Augusta National’s commitment to elevate public golf in the Augusta area, and the Par 3 Contest, which was once again a family affair.

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