The Masters: Fore Please! Now Driving...

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The official Masters Podcast invites patrons and fans to follow-along as host Marty Smith explores Tournament storylines and visits with notable guests from the worlds of sport, entertainment and pop-culture. Episodes published daily from Augusta National Golf Club and the 2024 Masters Tournament.

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The Masters: Fore Please! Now Driving... episodes:

04.15.2024
Episode 7: The 88th Masters Champion is Crowned
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...
04.14.2024
Episode 6: Moving Day Sets the Final Stage
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...
04.13.2024
Episode 5: The Weekend is Set
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...
04.12.2024
Episode 4: The 88th Masters Begins
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...
04.11.2024
Episode 3: On the Eve of the 88th Edition
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...
04.10.2024
Episode 2: A Tournament For All Generations
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...
04.09.2024
Episode 1: Return to Augusta
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...
04.09.2024
Prelude: Fore Please! Now Driving...
This year, enjoy the "Fore Please! Now Driving..." podcast through video, too. A week of enriching episodes starts tonight.
04.10.2023
Sunday at the 2023 Masters
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...
04.08.2023
Saturday at the 2023 Masters
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....
04.08.2023
Friday at the 2023 Masters
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...
04.07.2023
Thursday at the 2023 Masters
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...
04.06.2023
Wednesday at the 2023 Masters
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...
04.05.2023
Tuesday at the 2023 Masters
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...
04.03.2023
Monday at the 2023 Masters
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...
04.01.2023
Sunday Before the 2023 Masters
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...
04.11.2022
Sunday at the 2022 Masters
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...
04.10.2022
Saturday at the 2022 Masters
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...
04.09.2022
Friday at the 2022 Masters
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...
04.08.2022
Thursday at the 2022 Masters
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...
04.06.2022
Wednesday at the 2022 Masters
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...
04.05.2022
Tuesday at the 2022 Masters
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...
04.05.2022
Monday at the 2022 Masters
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.
04.12.2021
Sunday at the 2021 Masters
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.
04.11.2021
Saturday at the 2021 Masters
In this episode, players discuss moving day at the Masters. Then, host Marty Smith breaks down the day with the voice of Masters Digital, Jimmy Roberts. Marty also visits with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico...
04.10.2021
Friday at the 2021 Masters
In this episode, players describe their second rounds at the Masters. Host Marty Smith sits down with the voice of Masters Digital Jimmy Roberts to anticipate the weekend's action. Then, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter describes his first time...
04.09.2021
Thursday at the 2021 Masters
In this episode, hear from overnight leader Justin Rose about his round and Lee Elder about the Honorary Starters ceremony. Host Marty Smith recaps the first round with the voice of Masters Digital Jimmy Roberts, talks with Sergio Garcia about...
04.07.2021
Wednesday at the 2021 Masters
On this episode, hear from Chairman Fred Ridley on the state of the Masters. Then host Marty Smith speaks with Amateur Tyler Strafaci on what he expects this week, past champion Tom Watson on his Masters memories, and trick shot...
04.06.2021
Tuesday at the 2021 Masters
On this episode of the podcast, we hear Bryson DeChambeau describe his approach to the Tournament, Rory McIlroy on completing the grand slam, Phil Mickelson tells a funny Champion’s Dinner story, and Justin Thomas on his mentor Tiger Woods. Host...
04.05.2021
Monday at the 2021 Masters
Host Marty Smith interviews Dustin Johnson about the Champions Dinner, his favorite sandwiches and the November Masters win. Jim Nantz shares stories from his long history at the Masters. We also hear from Collin Morikawa about playing in his first...
11.15.2020
Sunday at the 2020 Masters
Host Marty Smith sits down with the voice of Masters Digital Jimmy Roberts to recount Dustin Johnson's record-setting performance. Johnson also answers questions about what the Masters and this win means to him.
11.14.2020
Saturday at the 2020 Masters
1998 Masters champion Mark O'Meara features on this episode of the podcast, along with 54-hole leader Dustin Johnson, broadcaster Jimmy Roberts and College GameDay host Rece Davis. Host Marty Smith and the guests discuss the course, the 2020 Tournament and...
11.14.2020
Friday at the 2020 Masters
Host Marty Smith speaks with two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson to get a Tournament veteran's point of view on Augusta National. 2019 U.S Amateur Champion Andy Ogletree then joins the show to discuss being a Masters rookie and more.
11.13.2020
Thursday at the 2020 Masters
Host Marty Smith speaks with clubhouse leader Paul Casey following his opening round 65 before recapping Thursday with the voice of Masters Digital, Jimmy Roberts. The episode concludes with six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus and his favorite Augusta National anecdotes.
11.11.2020
Wednesday at the 2020 Masters
Host Marty Smith speaks with three-time champion Sir Nick Faldo about his Masters memories and more. Analyst Tom Rinaldi also joins the episode to discuss the Tournament ahead.
11.10.2020
Tuesday at the 2020 Masters
Three-time champion Gary Player anchors the latest podcast episode with tales of his Masters experiences. Host Marty Smith also speaks with Andy North and looks back at Tiger Woods’ phenomenal career to this point.
11.10.2020
Monday at the 2020 Masters
Host Marty Smith speaks with the voice of the Masters, Jim Nantz about his three decades covering the Tournament. Smith then interviews past champion Phil Mickelson about his three wins and what to expect this week.
11.02.2020
Prologue: Coming this November
Marty Smith returns to host the second season of Fore Please! Now Driving... where he'll cover an unprecedented fall 2020 Tournament with interviews from Masters Champions, past participants and more. Find out what's in store for listeners starting on Masters...
04.12.2020
Epilogue: 2019 Masters Rewind
Host Marty Smith speaks with Tiger Woods and Joe LaCava about the past champion’s career, the 2019 Masters and the emotions surrounding that unforgettable return to victory. #MastersRewind
04.14.2019
Sunday at the Masters
Host Marty Smith speaks with NBC broadcaster and the voice of Masters Digital Jimmy Roberts. They recap the dramatic twists and turns of a Sunday that included, at one point, five competitors sharing the lead. Then they discuss what the...
04.14.2019
Saturday at the Masters
Host Marty Smith and NBC broadcaster Jimmy Roberts open the episode with a summary of moving day at the Masters. Marty then welcomes New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The three discuss their experiences...
04.13.2019
Friday at the Masters
NBC broadcaster and voice of Masters Digital Jimmy Roberts opens the episode with host Marty Smith by recapping a dramatic Masters Friday. Marty then welcomes ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, a first-time Masters patron, who contextualizes golf within the greater sporting world....
04.11.2019
Thursday at the Masters
Any Masters fan knows Jimmy Roberts’ voice well. The NBC broadcaster and voice behind Masters Digital joins host Marty Smith on the podcast to recap an idyllic Thursday at the Masters. Marty also speaks with ESPN host Scott Van Pelt,...
04.10.2019
Wednesday at the Masters
Pop superstar Niall Horan is an avid golfer, a supporter of the game and a Masters fanatic. Host Marty Smith sits down with the singer to discuss the Tournament and how he got started in the game. Marty then interviews...
04.09.2019
Tuesday at the Masters
World-famous chef and restauranteur David Chang grew up playing golf, but he’d never been to the Masters before this week. Chang joins podcast host Marty Smith to talk about his day at Augusta National eating food, watching golf, and offering...
04.08.2019
Monday at the Masters
For more than half of his life, sports commentator Jim Nantz has served as the voice of the Masters. Nantz joins podcast host Marty Smith to discuss the announcer’s rituals, Tournament insights, and memories from the broadcast booth. Marty also...
03.31.2019
Coming in April
In this episode of Fore Please! Now Driving... host Marty Smith reflects on the emotional experience of attending the Masters with special guest Jim Nantz. Marty reminisces about his first visit to Augusta National Golf Club with his uncle and...

What's The Masters: Fore Please! Now Driving... about?

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The Masters: Fore Please! Now Driving... episodes:

Episode 7: The 88th Masters Champion is Crowned

Episode 6: Moving Day Sets the Final Stage

Episode 5: The Weekend is Set

Episode 4: The 88th Masters Begins

Episode 3: On the Eve of the 88th Edition

Episode 2: A Tournament For All Generations

Episode 1: Return to Augusta

Prelude: Fore Please! Now Driving...

Sunday at the 2023 Masters

Saturday at the 2023 Masters

Friday at the 2023 Masters

Thursday at the 2023 Masters

Wednesday at the 2023 Masters

Tuesday at the 2023 Masters

Monday at the 2023 Masters

Sunday Before the 2023 Masters

Sunday at the 2022 Masters

Saturday at the 2022 Masters

Friday at the 2022 Masters

Thursday at the 2022 Masters

Wednesday at the 2022 Masters

Tuesday at the 2022 Masters

Monday at the 2022 Masters

Sunday at the 2021 Masters

Saturday at the 2021 Masters

Friday at the 2021 Masters

Thursday at the 2021 Masters

Wednesday at the 2021 Masters

Tuesday at the 2021 Masters

Monday at the 2021 Masters

Sunday at the 2020 Masters

Saturday at the 2020 Masters

Friday at the 2020 Masters

Thursday at the 2020 Masters

Wednesday at the 2020 Masters

Tuesday at the 2020 Masters

Monday at the 2020 Masters

Prologue: Coming this November

Epilogue: 2019 Masters Rewind

Sunday at the Masters

Saturday at the Masters

Friday at the Masters

Thursday at the Masters

Wednesday at the Masters

Tuesday at the Masters

Monday at the Masters

Coming in April