About this episode
In the second part of our engaging conversation with Nanci Bowen, we delve deeper into her life and career beyond the greens. This episode offers an intimate look at Bowen's multifaceted journey post-professional golf and her contributions that extend far beyond her championship titles. We begin with her recollections of her major championship win at the 1995 Dinah Shore as she shares a funny anecdote about JoAnne Carner's advice for playing the tee shot on the 18th at Mission Hills. As we continue to explore Nanci's life story, she opens up about the complexities and challenges of navigating the LPGA Tour's executive committee. She shares the intricacies of tour scheduling, balancing television demands, avoiding clashes with men's tournaments, and the evolutionary changes in tournament logistics. Her insights provide a rare glimpse into the administrative side of professional golf, often unseen by fans. Nanci candidly discusses her transition away from professional golf, revealing the personal struggles and identity shifts that accompanied her departure from the tour. Her journey took her through various roles, from working in golf shops to serving as an athletic director at Wesleyan College in Georgia. These experiences shaped her understanding of management, team dynamics, and the often-overlooked aspects of athletic administration. In a striking revelation, Nanci delves into her passion for health and wellness, discussing her certifications in health coaching and sports psychology. She emphasizes the importance of mental strength and nutritional awareness, not only in golf but in everyday life, drawing connections to current practices on the tour. The episode also highlights Nanci's philanthropic efforts, particularly her charity golf event in Tifton, Georgia, which supports hospice and oncology services. Her commitment to giving back to the community is a testament to her character and impact beyond the golf course. Closing with our signature final questions, Nanci reflects on her career, offering poignant advice she wishes she had known earlier, a career Mulligan she'd take, and how she hopes to be remembered. Her responses are a blend of wisdom, humor, and sincerity, encapsulating the essence of a life well-lived and a career well-played. Join us in this heartfelt and inspiring episode as Nanci Bowen shares the layers of her life that define her not just as a champion golfer, but as a champion of life's broader game, "FORE the 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 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!