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 his experiences working at the Masters in high school.

Thursday at the 2022 Masters

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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.

Episode 7: The 88th Masters Champion is Crowned

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.

Episode 6: Moving Day Sets the Final Stage

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.

Episode 5: The Weekend is Set

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 4: The 88th Masters Begins

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.

Thursday at the 2022 Masters

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