Category Archives: sports

The Best Seat in the House

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Keith Hirshland

” Should I stay or should I go” The Clash   I used to work in sports television. I was one of the guys who sat inside a converted tractor trailer in a maintenance area, parking lot, or the bowels … Continue reading →

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The SKINS Game Finally Met Its Match

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Keith Hirshland

“There are no new ideas in television. Just better execution of old ideas.” Don Ohlmeyer   The great producer Don Ohlmeyer created a made for television golf competition that took the world by storm and captured the imagination of sports … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Golf Channel

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Keith Hirshland

“I ain’t here for a long time. I’m here for a good time” George Straight Twenty-five years ago today, January 17,1995, Joseph E. Gibbs and Arnold Palmer flipped a big ‘ol golf ball switch and the Golf Channel became a … Continue reading →

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My New Masters Tradition

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Keith Hirshland

“A Tradition Unlike Any Other” Jim Nantz   I have been watching The Masters on CBS ever since I can remember (and I can’t remember when I started). The first weekend in April always included the network’s coverage of the … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t We More Inspired?

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Keith Hirshland

I get no respect.” Rodney Dangerfield   One of professional golf’s best events of the year started today. No, I’m not a week early. I’m not talking about a little “toonamint” in Georgia. I’m referring to The ANA Inspiration, or … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Running and Ruining is One Letter

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Keith Hirshland

“Ve Git Too Soon Oldt, Und Too Late Schmart” Pennsylvania Dutch saying     My late, wonderful, Grandmother, Helen Hirshland, had that astute Pennsylvania Dutch bit of wisdom on a trivet in her kitchen. I saw it when we visited … Continue reading →

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2018 Predictions Sure To Be Wrong

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Keith Hirshland

If you know me, you know this story. In 1996, when both Scott Van Pelt and I were working for The Golf Channel, I made a bet that Tiger Woods would NEVER win on the PGA TOUR. Yes, that Scott … Continue reading →

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He Shoots, He Scores

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Keith Hirshland

“You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six.” Yogi Berra   No matter how you slice it Golden State Warriors’ guard and two-time NBA MVP, Steph Curry, will not make the cut … Continue reading →

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Stroke Play Has No Match

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Keith Hirshland

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” T. Bert Lance   I’ll admit right off the bat that I may be in the minority on this one. I am not a fan of the NCAA golf championships match play format. … Continue reading →

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A “Can’t Miss Kid” Hits The Mark

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Keith Hirshland

On Sunday Kevin Chappell won for the first time on the PGA TOUR. I was shocked; not because Chappell won but because it took him so long to do it. We (our Golf Channel production team) met Chappell for the … Continue reading →

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