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The Masters: Fore Please! Now Driving...
by The Masters Tournament
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 2025 Masters Tournament.
Episodes
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Episode 7: Rory McIlroy Wins the 89th Masters Tournament
On a beautiful Sunday at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy wins the 89th Masters Tournament and makes history in the process, becoming the sixth player ever to win the career Grand Slam. Join host Marty Smith in 2025’s final episode of Fore Please! Now Driving… as he recaps Rory’s historic Masters...
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Episode 6: Saturday at the Masters with Trevor Lawrence , Iona Stephen and the LaCava brothers
Moving day at the Masters brought the very best out of the field, with Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau rising to the top. Trevor Lawrence joins Marty in the Georgia sunshine and speaks about the trials of being the face of a franchise. Iona Stephen, renowned golf broadcaster, unpacks the day’s...
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Episode 5: Friday at the Masters with Keegan Bradley and Mark Immelman
Join host Marty Smith as he unpacks the excitement of play on a sunny, breezy Friday at the 89th Masters. Marty gives his thoughts on the leader board as it stands, with stars primed for movement as the weekend begins. Keegan Bradley walks the course with Marty, and Mark Immelman, CBS broadcaster...
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Episode 4: Thursday at the Masters with Tom Watson, Kyle Porter and Aidan Hutchinson
The 89th Masters begins, and with a flourish. Join Marty Smith as he talks to two-time Masters winner, Tom Watson. Following his participation as one of this year's Honorary Starters, and still dressed in his Green Jacket, listen to Watson discuss the emotions of being a part of this Masters...
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Episode 3: Wednesday at the Masters with Jim Nantz, Jordan Spieth and Claire Rogers
It's Wednesday at the Masters, a day of fun and family at the Par 3 Contest. Host Marty Smith is here to preview the 89th Masters Tournament. Jim Nantz, the voice of the Masters, joins Marty to talk about the emotions that Augusta National evokes and the players he expects to excel this week....
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Episode 2: Tuesday at the Masters with SVP and Neil Schuster
With the sun shining on Masters Tuesday, host Marty Smith previews the week ahead with some of the sharpest minds in golf. Scott Van Pelt, ESPN anchor and commentator, discusses one of his most cherished locations at Augusta National Golf Club on the Par 3 Course. Marty also speaks to Neil...
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Episode 1: Masters Week Begins
As Masters week begins, Fore Please! Now Driving... returns to take you inside the hallowed grounds of Augusta National. Host Marty Smith speaks with two-time Masters Champion Bernhard Langer ahead of his 41st and final Masters. Gabby Herzig joins Marty in the studio to discuss her experiences at...
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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 final day, along with the week's most captivating...
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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 the Masters. Then, one of Georgia's newest residents, Atlanta…
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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 veteran and keen golfer, Larry Fitzgerald. Later, Marty speaks with ESPN...
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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 Marty in studio to provide his perspective on a day filled with...
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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 guest Hally Leadbetter. Finally, Marty heads to...
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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 legendary career. Golf content creator Roger Steele joins Marty in the…
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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 about the winning moments from last year's Tournament....
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Prelude: Fore Please! Now Driving...
This year, enjoy the "Fore Please! Now Driving..." podcast through video, too. A week of enriching episodes starts tonight.
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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 to crying over winning a golf tournament. Runner-up Brooks...
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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. One of the men he tied, Fred Couples, broke the...
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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 injuries. Amateur Sam Bennett, from Texas A&M, is just four...
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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 three men that share the lead following the first round:...
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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 again a family affair.
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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 champion Tiger Woods and three-time champion Phil Mickelson. Also, Scott…
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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 Smith.Next, Marty Smith looks back at the events of the past weekend.…
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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 Nantz offers his pick to win the 2023 Tournament with Marty....
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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 earned him second place. At the end of a...
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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 about perseverance following a third round made difficult by...
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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 key action, including Woods breaking down the…
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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 pursuit of Sungjae Im. Plus, the Honorary Starters – Jack...
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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 course improvements made in advance of the…
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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 reveals how wrist and hip injuries have...
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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.
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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.
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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 before two-time champion Bernhard Langer talks about...
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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 at the Masters and 2007 Masters champion Zach...
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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 his 2017 victory and ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt about the...
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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 YouTube stars - Dude Perfect.
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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 Marty Smith then sits down with two-time champion…
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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 April Tournament and Jordan Spieth about the...
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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.
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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 much more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Monday, November 9th.
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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
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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 historic victory means for five-time Masters champion Tiger...
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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 at Augusta National and the popularity of golf...
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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. Finally, NASCAR driver Kyle...
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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, who explains why the Tournament has been his favorite place…
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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 2025 Masters Tournament.
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