Step onto the green with us as we traverse the golfing career of World Golf Hall of Fame member Juli Inkster. Growing up in the picturesque Santa Cruz, CA, she was a part of a sports-loving family that sparked her own passion for golf. A concession stand job at Pasatiempo GC at the ripe age of 15 took her down a path that would eventually lead to a stellar career in the sport. Join us as we follow her journey from her high school golf team to qualifying for the U.S. Open and becoming a 3-time All-American at San Jose State University.

As we venture into the second part of our conversation, Juli delves into her influences and early role models that shaped her into the golfer she was to become. She reflects on  winning three consecutive Women’s U.S. Amateurs from 1980-1982 and going 4-0 on the winning U.S. side at the 1982 Curtis Cup. 

We bring our conversation full circle by focusing on Juli's transition from an amateur to a professional golfer. Hear about her thrilling first Q-School experience, and her triumph over Kathy Whitworth in the 1983 Safeco Classic, marking her first win on the LPGA Tour. Juli also pays homage to the 13 original founders of the LPGA Tour , the true pioneers in women's golf. Whether you're a golf fanatic or a casual enthusiast, you don't want to miss this inspiring conversation with Juli Inkster as she takes us through her early years, “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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