Episodes
Under the heat of the Augusta sun, Scottie Scheffler wins the 88th Masters in resounding fashion. In the final episode of this season of Fore Please! Now Driving..., Smylie Kaufman joins Marty Smith in the studio to discuss this enthralling final day, along with the week's most captivating storylines.  Thank you for listening to Fore Please! Now Driving... and we look forward to welcoming you back next year.
Published 04/15/24
On a Masters Saturday that challenged the field, a group of three Americans rose to the top of the leader board. Andrew Cotter, renowned BBC golf reporter, joins host Marty Smith in the studio to unpack an enthralling Saturday at the Masters. Then, one of Georgia's newest residents, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, speaks about his new venture owning a golf course. Finally, Mexican soccer star, Miguel Layún is left speechless as he breaks down his first experience at Augusta National.
Published 04/14/24
With relentlessly windy conditions, Friday at the 88th Masters left its mark on the field. Three share the lead heading into the weekend, but a strong field is on their heels. In this episode, host Marty Smith hears from NFL veteran and keen golfer, Larry Fitzgerald. Later, Marty speaks with ESPN host Laura Rutledge, who discusses her first experience attending the Masters. Finally, Troy Aikman, NFL legend and host of Monday Night Football, joins Marty to give his thoughts on his relationship...
Published 04/13/24
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,...
Published 04/12/24
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.
Published 04/11/24
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...
Published 04/10/24
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...
Published 04/09/24
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Published 04/09/24
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...
Published 04/10/23
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...
Published 04/08/23
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...
Published 04/08/23
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...
Published 04/07/23
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.
Published 04/06/23
On the day groupings for the first two rounds are announced, we hear from four of the top five players in the Official World Golf Rankings – Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Max Homa – plus five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods and three-time champion Phil Mickelson. Also, Scott Van Pelt joins to discuss what makes the Masters different from every other sporting event, before educating Marty about what constitutes a proper crab cake.
Published 04/05/23
First, we take you to Amen Corner to hear what Sepp Straka’s hole-in-one on No. 12 in today’s practice round sounded like. Then we hear from some of the competitors in the 2023 Masters: Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, and Cameron Smith. Next, Marty Smith looks back at the events of the past weekend. 2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion Rose Zhang talks about enjoying every single moment in Augusta this year, including her interactions with Tiger Woods and what she learned from her final...
Published 04/03/23
Host Marty Smith is joined by defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who reflects on the experience of winning the Masters and shares a preview of his menu for the Champions Dinner. Then, on the eve of broadcasting his 38th Masters, Jim Nantz offers his pick to win the 2023 Tournament with Marty. Finally, Marty previews Sunday night's Road to the Masters Invitational event.
Published 04/01/23
Scottie Scheffler compares the reality of winning the Masters to dreaming about this moment since childhood. Scheffler goes on to credit his caddie, Ted Scott, for his role in the victory. Rory McIlroy reflects on the record-tying, final-round 64 that earned him second place. At the end of a physically and emotionally demanding week, Tiger Woods recaps his return to the Masters. Then host Marty Smith talks to Harry Kane, who flew to Augusta following Tottenham’s 4-0 win at Aston Villa on...
Published 04/11/22
Host Marty Smith asks two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson to draw on his experience to describe what Scheffler is going through on the eve of the final round. Scottie Scheffler breaks down his day before Tiger Woods speaks with Marty about perseverance following a third round made difficult by the cold and the wind. Cameron Smith looks ahead to the better scoring weather forecast for Sunday. Viktor Hovland, Justin Thomas, and Collin Morikawa describe the blustery conditions the field faced...
Published 04/10/22
Scottie Scheffler builds a record-tying 5-stroke lead after 36 holes. Among those chasing him remains 5-time Masters champion Tiger Woods, who made the cut in his return to Augusta National. Host Marty Smith guides you through all of the day’s key action, including Woods breaking down the physical toll the second round took on his body and players detailing the difficulties posed by the windy conditions on Friday or, in Shane Lowry’s case, how he prefers and thrives in such conditions. Then,...
Published 04/09/22
Thursday was electric at Augusta National Golf Club as Tiger Woods returned to competition. Host Marty Smith brings you the sounds of the first round and the players’ analysis of their play, the course, and the conditions they’ll face in pursuit of Sungjae Im. Plus, the Honorary Starters – Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tom Watson – talk about what their participation in this Masters tradition means to them. Then, Marty catches up with Augusta native Charles Kelley of Lady A to hear about...
Published 04/08/22
A weather-shortened Par 3 Contest still produced an ace, put the joy of fatherhood on display, and allowed patrons to connect with legends of the game. Augusta National Golf Club and Masters Tournament Chairman Fred Ridley shares the philosophy behind course improvements made in advance of the 2022 Masters, recognizes the inaugural recipients of the Lee Elder Scholarships at Paine College, and pays tribute to the late Lee Elder and 1968 Masters champion Bob Goalby. Marty Smith gets first...
Published 04/06/22
Listen to Marty Smith’s one-on-one interview with Tiger Woods about his hard journey back to Augusta National. Several players share their thoughts about changes made to Nos. 11 and 15 in advance of the 2022 Masters Tournament. Also, Bryson DeChambeau reveals how wrist and hip injuries have impacted him, physically and emotionally, over the last several months.
Published 04/05/22
Host Marty Smith covers the excitement patrons and players feel with Tiger Woods back on the course at Augusta National. Then Jim Nantz and Scott Van Pelt join Marty for a conversation about the meaning of the Masters.
Published 04/05/22
In this episode, host Marty Smith and voice of Masters Digital Jimmy Roberts discuss Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters win. Also hear from the champion himself as well as Xander Schauffele and Will Zalatoris, who both gave chase.
Published 04/12/21