Jim Nantz still believes golf is ‘on very solid footing’ because of its loyal, consistent audience
"That consistency and that loyalty are two very important factors in golf and its place in the media landscape.”
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Jon Rahm draws rave reviews for commentator debut
The 2023 Masters champion was a natural during his debut as a commentator.
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for April 9, 2023: how to watch the Masters 3rd and Final Round
Once again, inclement weather on Saturday has led to morning golf as CBS will air 3rd round coverage of The Masters at 8:30 a.m. ET followed by the Final Round 18 hole coverage at 2 p.m.
CBS debuted tech that predicts where a golf shot lands
It worked really well, and that might actually be...a bad thing?
CBS debuted a live mic hole with Max Homa and it was predictably awesome
We've been begging for this for years.
Trevor Immelman on working with Jim Nantz, advice from Charles Barkley, and green jacket rules
The former Masters champion spoke to Awful Announcing about everything from on-course prep to Augusta National tailoring.
Nick Faldo announces “retirement from full-time broadcasting” after CBS’ 2022 golf season, Trevor Immelman will take over as CBS’ lead analyst
Faldo had been CBS' lead golf analyst since 2006.
CBS sent Brooke Henderson’s ShopRite LPGA Classic playoff win over to CNBC, particularly hurting Canadian viewers
This decision proved particularly unfortunate for Canadians, with the playoff featuring Canadian golfer Henderson going from a channel available in Canada (CBS) to one not available across the border (CNBC).
New digital offerings for the Masters expose how many “live” broadcast shots are very much not live
Live golf, as presented, isn't always live. Sometimes it's not even close.
CBS announces changes to golf presentation, including a constant leaderboard
Please also show more live golf shots.
PGA Tour agrees to nine-year media rights deals with CBS, NBC, ESPN+
ESPN+ will be the new streaming home for PGA Tour Live, including multiple live feeds of events.
CBS sues security firm over theft of 64 cameras, other equipment during 2019 PGA Championship
Cue the many, many jokes about CBS golf coverage.
PGA Tour agrees to rights extensions with CBS, NBC and Golf Channel, which will see it gain around a 60 percent annual increase
The PGA Tour appears set to sign rights extensions through 2030.
Gary McCord, Peter Kostis no longer part of CBS golf broadcasting team
It's certainly the end of an era.
