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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
CBS Announces Retirement Of Longtime Golf Announcer
CBS Announces Retirement Of Longtime Golf Announcer originally appeared on The Spun. CBS Sports will soon lose a long-time member of its golf team. Ian Baker-Finch announced Tuesday that he's retiring as a golf broadcaster. The 64-year-old will conclude his career by calling the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, Aug. 3. "Golf has been an enormous part of my life. I was fortunate to compete against the best players in the game and more recently work with the very best in television," Baker-Finch said in a CBS statement. "To my CBS Sports family — my teammates, producers, directors, and crew — thank you for your extraordinary talent, dedication, and camaraderie. You've made every moment in the booth a joy, transforming broadcasts into cherished memories. To my colleagues across the industry and golf fans around the world, your support and shared love for this game over these decades have meant everything." Baker-Finch compiled 17 professional wins over his playing career, including the 1991 Open Championship. He missed 10 consecutive major cuts after tying for 10th in the 1994 Masters. The Australian began his broadcasting career in 1998 as a golf commentator for ESPN. He's worked at CBS as a hole announcer since 2007. Baker-Finch will call two more tournaments for CBS before stepping down in two weeks. 'As a major champion during his successful playing career and over three decades in broadcasting, Ian Baker-Finch distinguished himself as one of the most respected and trusted voices in golf," CBS Sports CEO David Berson said.. "As he announces his retirement, we'll miss his passion, insight, warmth and steady presence on the air but know he will continue to make his mark across the world of golf. Finchy will always be part of the CBS Sports family, and we thank him for being an incredible teammate and friend, and for his immeasurable contributions the past 19 years at CBS."CBS Announces Retirement Of Longtime Golf Announcer first appeared on The Spun on Jul 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Legendary Australian commentator calls time after three decades
Legendary Australian golf commentator Ian Baker-Finch has called time on his decorated broadcasting career. The 64-year-old has become one of the voices of golf over a career spanning nearly three decades, which followed his highly successful playing days. It's fitting that his last tournament commentating for CBS would be last week's Open Championship, given he won the event in 1991 — the sole major victory of his career. 'After 19 incredible years as a golf analyst with CBS Sports and a remarkable 30-year journey in the industry, I am announcing my retirement from broadcasting,' Baker-Finch said in a statement. 'Golf has been an enormous part of my life. 'I was fortunate to compete against the best players in the game and more recently work with the very best in television.' Baker-Finch has 17 professional tour wins to his name, including two each on the PGA Tour and European Tour. He began his broadcasting career at ESPN in 1998 before moving to CBS in 2007, where he has been a mainstay alongside legendary names like Jim Nantz, Trevor Immelman and Verne Lundquist. Ian Baker-Finch won The Open in 1991. Credit: Stuart Kerr/R&A / R&A via Getty Images 'To my CBS Sports family-my teammates, producers, directors, and crew-thank you for your extraordinary talent, dedication, and camaraderie. You've made every moment in the booth a joy, transforming broadcasts into cherished memories,' Baker-Finch went on. 'To my colleagues across the industry and golf fans around the world, your support and shared love for this game over these decades have meant everything. 'As I step away, I carry with me immense gratitude and pride for the moments we've shared on and off the course. 'Here's to new adventures and the enduring love of golf.' CBS Sports CEO David Berson was the first to pay tribute to Baker-Finch. 'As a major champion during his successful playing career and over three decades in broadcasting, lan Baker-Finch distinguished himself as one of the most respected and trusted voices in golf,' Berson said. 'As he announces his retirement, we'll miss his passion, insight, warmth and steady presence on the air but know he will continue to make his mark across the world of golf. 'Finchy will always be part of the CBS Sports family, and we thank him for being an incredible teammate and friend, and for his immeasurable contributions the past 19 years at CBS.' Immelman added: 'What a career! A world class golfer, broadcaster, and most importantly human being. 'I have been extremely fortunate to have had Finchy as a mentor and friend through the years. 'Enjoy your retirement and congrats on all your achievements, mate!' Dottie Pepper, another longtime colleague of Baker-Finch's, said: 'Big brother, friend, mentor and teacher. Nothing but love and admiration for our teammate, Ian Baker-Finch. Congratulations, Finchy!'
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Legendary Australian golf commentator Ian Baker-Finch calls time on decorated broadcasting career
Legendary Australian golf commentator Ian Baker-Finch has called time on his decorated broadcasting career. The 64-year-old has become one of the voices of golf over a career spanning nearly three decades, which followed his highly successful playing days. It's fitting that his last tournament commentating for CBS would be last week's Open Championship, given he won the event in 1991 — the sole major victory of his career. 'After 19 incredible years as a golf analyst with CBS Sports and a remarkable 30-year journey in the industry, I am announcing my retirement from broadcasting,' Baker-Finch said in a statement. 'Golf has been an enormous part of my life. 'I was fortunate to compete against the best players in the game and more recently work with the very best in television.' Baker-Finch has 17 professional tour wins to his name, including two each on the PGA Tour and European Tour. He began his broadcasting career at ESPN in 1998 before moving to CBS in 2007, where he has been a mainstay alongside legendary names like Jim Nantz, Trevor Immelman and Verne Lundquist. 'To my CBS Sports family-my teammates, producers, directors, and crew-thank you for your extraordinary talent, dedication, and camaraderie. You've made every moment in the booth a joy, transforming broadcasts into cherished memories,' Baker-Finch went on. 'To my colleagues across the industry and golf fans around the world, your support and shared love for this game over these decades have meant everything. 'As I step away, I carry with me immense gratitude and pride for the moments we've shared on and off the course. 'Here's to new adventures and the enduring love of golf.' CBS Sports CEO David Berson was the first to pay tribute to Baker-Finch. 'As a major champion during his successful playing career and over three decades in broadcasting, lan Baker-Finch distinguished himself as one of the most respected and trusted voices in golf,' Berson said. 'As he announces his retirement, we'll miss his passion, insight, warmth and steady presence on the air but know he will continue to make his mark across the world of golf. 'Finchy will always be part of the CBS Sports family, and we thank him for being an incredible teammate and friend, and for his immeasurable contributions the past 19 years at CBS.' Immelman added: 'What a career! A world class golfer, broadcaster, and most importantly human being. 'I have been extremely fortunate to have had Finchy as a mentor and friend through the years. 'Enjoy your retirement and congrats on all your achievements, mate!' Dottie Pepper, another longtime colleague of Baker-Finch's, said: 'Big brother, friend, mentor and teacher. Nothing but love and admiration for our teammate, Ian Baker-Finch. Congratulations, Finchy!'
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Ian Baker-Finch will retire from golf coverage on CBS
NEW YORK (AP) — Ian Baker-Finch is retiring after CBS ends its PGA Tour golf coverage next week after nearly 19 years of his friendly Australian voice contributing to the network's broadcast. Baker-Finch, best known for his British Open victory in 1991 among his 16 victories worldwide, joined CBS in 2007. He had worked the previous decade in golf announcing with ESPN and TNT. 'Golf has been an enormous part of my life,' Baker-Finch, 64, said in a statement. 'I was fortunate to compete against the best players in the game and more recently work with the very best in television.' CBS ends its 2025 coverage of the PGA Tour next week at the Wyndham Championship. 'As a major champion during his successful playing career and over three decades in broadcasting, Ian Baker-Finch distinguished himself as one of the most respected and trusted voices in golf,' said David Berson, the president and CEO of CBS Sports. 'As he announces his retirement, we'll miss his passion, insight, warmth and steady presence on the air but know he will continue to make his mark across the world of golf.' ___ AP golf:
Toronto Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Ian Baker-Finch will retire from golf coverage on CBS
NEW YORK (AP) — Ian Baker-Finch is retiring after CBS ends its PGA Tour golf coverage next week after nearly 19 years of his friendly Australian voice contributing to the network's broadcast. Baker-Finch, best known for his British Open victory in 1991 among his 16 victories worldwide, joined CBS in 2007. He had worked the previous decade in golf announcing with ESPN and TNT.
