The Masters: Fore Please! Now Driving...

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. 

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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.

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 with golf and the similarities between the hunt for a Super Bowl ring and the quest for a Green Jacket.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.