Tag Archives: PGA TOUR

Stick A Fork In Him, He’s Done

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

One of the greatest professional golfers of his, or for that matter any, generation will never win on a PGA TOUR sanctioned event again. “Join the chorus”, you yell, “way to go out on a limb,” you cry, “people have … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Put Golf Channel Founder Joe Gibbs in the World Golf Hall of Fame

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

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 →

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My Look at a Texas PGA TOUR Player With Plenty of Firepower

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

Masters Champions Jordan Spieth is taking a well deserved break but another “can’t miss kid” with Texas ties is teeing it up at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans this week. Less than a decade ago Colt Knost was golf’s … Continue reading →

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My Most Memorable Golf Channel Moments

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

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?

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Keith Hirshland

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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In Your Perfect World Which Pro Golfer Wins Next?

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Keith Hirshland

The world of golf had reasons to celebrate recently when a couple of the “good ones” found their way back to the winner’s circle. Just two weeks ago good guy Charley Hoffman won on the PGA TOUR while long suffering, … Continue reading →

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Ten Reasons Why I Think Jerry Foltz is Golf Television’s Best On-Course Announcer

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Keith Hirshland

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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The Most Annoying and Unnecessary Stats in Sports

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Keith Hirshland

 17th Century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli is said to have once proclaimed, “There are lies, damned lies and statistics.” As a television producer and sports fan I would say he is on to something. Modern sports event telecasts are … Continue reading →

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