Catriona Matthew - Part 1 (The Early Years)

Join us for an extraordinary journey through the world of golf as we sit down with Scottish major champion Catriona Matthew as she takes us through her remarkable career, from her early days in Scotland to becoming a force to be reckoned with on the LPGA Tour.In Part 1, we delve into Catriona's humble beginnings and her decision to turn professional. With a passion for golf ingrained in her soul, she shares her experiences of teeing off on the historic links courses of Scotland, including her home club, North Berwick Golf Club. But her dreams extended far beyond the Scottish borders.Catriona takes us through her first professional victories, including her thrilling win over fellow legend Annika Sorenstam at the Cup Noodles Hawaiian Ladies Open. She reveals the secret behind her first LPGA victory and the surprising putting technique that brought her success.We also explore the changing landscape of golf equipment during Catriona's career. From the transition to larger driver clubheads to the game-changing invention of hybrids, she reflects on how these innovations have transformed the way women play the game.Throughout this captivating interview, Catriona's resilience, determination, and love for the sport shine through. Her story is one of a golfer who dared to dream big and worked tirelessly to achieve her goals. Don't miss Part 1 of this incredible journey with Catriona Matthew, and stay tuned for Part 2 where we dive even deeper into her golfing legacy and future aspirations. It's a golfing tale you won't want to miss, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.Support the Show.Follow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3Mjc1LnJzcw About "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.” Thanks so much for listening!