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The Long and Short of it
The latest “Thank goodness THIS is finally being addressed” problem rearing it’s head around the golf world actually has more to do with players’ tails. More specifically what and how much fabric is covering them. it looks like the European … Continue reading
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Tagged Alistair Tate, Colt Knost, Dave Stockton Jr, Ian Poulter, Jerry Foltz, Jordan Spieth, LPGA Tour, PGA TOUR
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How Did The Caddies Do As Announcers? My Thoughts From The Couch
NBC/Golf Channel just announced it has hired Jim McKay as an on course announcer for its coverage. He’ll start getting paid at the upcoming British Open. The announcement came as no surprise considering the network gave “Bones” an audition last … Continue reading
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Tagged Golf Channel, James Hahn, Jerry Foltz, Jim "Bones McKay, John Wood, NBC golf, PGA TOUR, RSM Classic
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It’s Time to Put Golf Channel Founder Joe Gibbs in the World Golf Hall of Fame
On April 19th Jim Furyk won for the 17th time on the PGA TOUR. It was his first TOUR win in five years and immediately reignited the “does Jim Furyk belong in the Hall of Fame” discussion. I’m not here … Continue reading
My Most Memorable Golf Channel Moments
On January 17th The Golf Channel celebrated its 20th birthday. I know these days it’s just Golf Channel but in those days, 20 years ago, the “The” was still part of the name of the network. I was hired in … Continue reading
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Would a Return to Wordsmiths Make American Golf Broadcasts Better?
Another golf season is upon us which, for me, most certainly includes plenty of time sitting in front of the television imploring various announcers to just “Shut up!” I produced golf on television for two decades and spent some of … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Shupak, Alan Shipnuck, Ben Wright, Beth Ann Nichols, Brandel Chamblee, Brian Hewitt, Champions Tour, David Feherty, Doug Ferguson, Frank, Frank Nobilo, Gary Koch, Gary McCord, Gary Van Sickle, Geoff Shackelford, Golf Channel, Grant Boone, Henry Longhurst, Jack Whitaker, Jeff Babineau, Jerry Foltz, Jim Nantz, Kay Cockerill, Kraig Kann, Mark Rolfing, Masters Tournament, Peter Alliss, PGA TOUR, Roger Maltbie, Ron Sirak, Ryan Ballangee, Sony Open in Hawaii, Steve Sands, Verne Lundquist
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Ten Reasons Why I Think Jerry Foltz is Golf Television’s Best On-Course Announcer
I watch a lot of golf on television. I watch a lot of golf on television alone because my wife and dog can’t stay in the same room with me because I spend a lot of time shaking my head … Continue reading
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Tagged Jerry Foltz, Kay Cockerill, LPGA Tour, PGA TOUR, The Golf Channel, Web.com Tour
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