About this episode
Former PGA Tour Commissioner, Deane Beman, recounts a riveting tale of intrigue and clashing egos as he relates the details of the 1983 attempt to oust himself as Commissioner and to return the Tour to its' origins of simply administering golf tournaments. The Coup Attempt, led by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson (and their representatives) featured a claim that Beman and the Tour Board had exceeded their authority when, among other things, the Tour began marketing itself as a brand and entered the golf course business with the Tournament Players Clubs. Hear about the player's miscalculation and the role Jim Colbert played with Nicklaus in preserving the peace and saving the PGA Tour, "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 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!