Els followed in Gary Player's peripatetic footsteps by traveling the globe to pursue his golf career. comfortable both praising and criticizing, which I believe are critical to success as a commentator. Frank Nobilo- Brilliant analyst of the game, calm, articulate, uses detail to support his statements, Nobilo was impressive during his Golf Channel days, although he needs more airtime these days to best showcase his strengths on CBS. He led the tee-to-green stats here in 2020 when recording 10-under for the par-5s, improving that by one shot a year later, and comes here off a run of 12/1/11/7/9/3, the victory coming as defending champion at Pheonix. Golfshake Apps | Bobby Locke paved the way for Gary Player, who paved the way for the likes of Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, and so on and so forth. South America; Africa; Middle East; Europe. He sticks to the facts and doesn't go overboard with his own opinion. He has represented Zimbabwe in international competition many times. Brent Kelley is an award-winning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. He won seventeen times on the Sunshine Tour, including one co-sanctioned event also included in his European Tour win tally, and he topped that tour's Order of Merit in 198889 and 199394. Remember Verne Lundquist only gets rolled out for the Masters & specials, but again from the Chirkanian team, holds some of the best calls ever. Each one of those sees him rightly disputing the market number one, but Im not sure I can get involved at around 20-25-to-one with any of the favourites, even if they hold excellent claims. But he does have six wins on the USPGA. Schwartzel vaulted up this list when he won the 2011 Masters, his first major and his first official USPGA Tour victory. [2] In 2008 he won his first EST event, the Jersey Seniors Classic. respect of not only Mr. Poulter but many of the other notable PGA Tour pros that she interviewed as she played alongside them. On November 2016, Vaylen replaced Minnie Dlamini on SoccerZone, however, Vaylen is not new to the profession of sports presenting as she has been working as a sports anchor on Morning Live for years now. Then, five years later he nearly won the tournament again but narrowly lost in a playoff alongside Zach Johnson and Marc Leishman. Golf. Our ultimate guide to the very best golf irons on the market, from game improvement clubs to players' irons, By Joel Tadman Wayne Riley- Larger than life, the former Scottish Open winner brings a turn of phrase and rich knowledge to on-course commentary. Log In | India have successfully managed to convert their cautious start into an aggressive one primarily due to opening batter Ishan Kishan's third T20I half-century in the first T20I of the ongoing South Africa's tour of India in Delhi. South Africa - Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Date: November 26-29, 2020. Probably. In America, the voices of Pat Summerall, Jack Whitaker, Ken Venturi, Ben Wright, Johnny Miller, Nick Faldo, Judy Rankin, David Feherty and Gary McCord have defined major championships and the PGA Tour, sometimes dividing opinion, but always delivering memorable lines that have become inseparable from the golf shot they described. Although his putting stroke has its detractors, but hes at plus numbers for all outings this year and this wont be a birdie-fest. That's a view fellow Golfshake Ambassador Robert Cross shares, while also praising the wider coverage. Matt Holbrook picks out a relatively new professional golfer turned broadcaster who has drawn acclaimed on Sky. CBC'S TOKYO 2020 BROADCAST TEAM. Heres a link to the Sack of Flour flop shot. His best finish in a Major came the 2006 Masters thanks to holing out for birdie on the 18th hole. Golf has been lucky to have many outstanding voices, but I would also credit the presenters, those who front the coverage, the likes of Hazel Irvine, David Livingstone and Sarah Stirk, who are skilled at steering the ship and getting the most from their pundits. And he's won everywhere. In 2006 she won the SAB Newcomer of the year Merit Award. I have to add that I feel like I got a better sense of who he is when I saw him interviewed on Fehertys show earlier this year. Copyright 2020 GolfWRX Holdings, LLC. Novak has made five cuts from seven starts since qualifying, with the most significant results being 17th in Bermuda (another wind-affected coastal course) 12th at the much higher-grade Sony Open and 29th at last weeks Honda Classic. I dont really have a chance to talk Rickie very often and havent seen him.. Through 2016, Grace had added three more Euro wins plus his first PGA Tour victory, plus Top 4 finishes in two different majors. Copyright Africa New Media Group 2023. South Africa 314/8. Who doesn't love 'Ken on the Course!'. Sabbatini has never done anything spectacular. a smoker. induction cooker(modern)How it heats food without heating the vessel, Who says you need the top stars to make an event enthralling? Terms of Use, Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy, build your own bespoke package with the experts at Golfbreaks.com. Zimbabwean professional golfer (born 1956), indicates the event was won in a playoff, Alfred Dunhill South African PGA Championship, "Fit-again Johnstone happy to be back in the swing of things", "Tony Johnstone welcomed as EDGA Ambassador", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tony_Johnstone&oldid=1122798205, Alumni of Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Piero won with birdie on first extra hole, This page was last edited on 19 November 2022, at 20:25. Yes, he may have stepped over the line announcing Els at the Tavistock Cup when Els subsequently unloaded on him in print (lighten up, Ernie!). Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf. Mpho Maboi is the sports star, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, she joined Barclays Premiere League on Football Today as an anchor, 5 Tips To Help You Think Like An Entrepreneur. David Frost Frost is another of the great putters in golf history, and he's the only South African other than Player, Locke, and Els to have double-digit victories on the USPGA Tour. My Line-up. However, recent form has shown the real Grant, with back-to-back class efforts at Torrey Pines and Pebble Beach, where at the former he led an elite field after a first-round 64. Instead, I will take Novak at slight odds-on in his three-ball against Scott Brown and Arjun Atwal. Skip to content. Chris Hibler is acontributorfor GolfWRX.com. 3 on my list. But, for me, Nick Faldo is the cream of the crop and seems to be only getting better. Any chance of him ever retiring. The Goose's first win in the United States was the 2001 U.S. Open. Check out Trevor Immelman's yearly results, profile information, lifetime earnings, and more. Host: Michael Breed; School Of Golf. Frost has nearly 30 pro wins total, including a senior major the 2013 Tradition. "You can just tell the passion they have both for the sport and also for the job they are doing in bringing their thoughts and knowledge to golf fans. I STILL miss him. He was also a presenter for a television series called Bush Hacking. By South Africa has a long history of producing world-class golfers capable of winning all over the world. Kevin Heggie is another fan of the American imports on Sky Sports. Unfortunately, he won so much (13 times from 1947-50) that resentment built and he eventually left America in a dispute over PGA Tour playing commitments. He is versatile, teaming with Phil Simms for NFL games and announces other sports as well. Site Map | Yes, his act has grown a bit tired over the years. A golfer for most of his life, Sam is a Senior Staff Writer for Golf Monthly. Bill Kratzert (Golf Channel) A former PGA Tour player in the 1970s with four wins, Kratzert is one of these long-time golf analysts that hasn't worn out his welcome. West Indies 0. Olympic Games Overnight. Everyone has their favourites, it is not possible to definitively judge the best, but we asked several Golfshake Ambassadors - all of them keen followers of the game - to share with us the TV golf commentators they love to hear the most. One of the top golf instructors in the world, Peter Kostis knows his stuff with respect to the golf swing and how the game is played at the highest level. Bounded to the south by 2,800 kilometres of coastline along the South Atlantic and India Oceans, South Africa shares inland borders with five other nations (Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe) and it also surrounds the enclaved country of Lesotho in the north east part of the country. golf club or driving range. Then, after a period where I am accustomed to it, it is a standard in my library. I realized right then and there that she had a certain flair as an announcer and gained the. 10. Jean van de Velde Unicef ambassador. As I sat here reviewing my list of the top-10 golf announcers in the game, I realized that it has a decidedly international flavor, as it were. He has also worked as a golf broadcaster. If it wasnt for thegolfchannel.com Id have no idea who Stephanie Sparks is either. Judy Rankin- Of the many voices in American broadcasting, Judy Rankin is the one I value most. UK Politics; . 1 for a reason. Locke sits third all time for Sunshine Tour wins in his native South Africa with 30. Miller, Nablo, FALDO, COME ON. Butch is deeply rooted within golf and his appearances through the years at major championships have always enhanced Sky's coverage. SA Boys U19; SA Boys U17; SA U15 Championship; SA Boys U13; . Goosen would go on to win multiple times on several different tours and made a stunning start to his PGA Tour Champions career, winning his first senior Major at the 2019 Senior Players Championship. Away from all that, the 31-year-old is a top class golfer that has graced the worlds top-50 for over seven years straight, and with his clear fondness for windy, Open Championship conditions, it is no wonder he thrives at Bay Hill, site of success for many challengers at the only non- US major. Ewen Murray- The voice of Sky's golf coverage since the 1990s, Scottish professional turned broadcaster, Murray is extremely skilled and knowledgeable, smoothly transitioning between moments in a tournament, adding just enough information to heighten the action. Kass is currently an SABC TV sports journalist and co-host of Radio 2000's daily sports show-Game On Amplified. [3] He won his second event on the Senior tour in 2009 at the Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters. While, the answer to this question may be highly subjective, here are a few thoughts. Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa. JIM NANTZE !?! Ernie Els. Pingback: GolfWRX.com The Top-10 Announcers in Golf | Golf Products Reviews. "Both for similar reasons, I guess. by. Ernie Els is a South African golfer renowned for his fluid golf swing and imposing physical stature, which has earned him the nickname, The Big Easy. This is an odd add to my list, I have to admit. GolfRSA | Get all the latest scores, rankings, news and more of amateur golf. More photos from the event here. He lives in Sunningdale in England. Heres a link to the Sack of Flour flop shot. Sure, the top few are valid members of the PGA Tour, all with their legitimate claims in this lowly class, but we then have the likes of Chad Campbell (unranked after not being seen for almost three years) and Frank Lickliter (now outside the world top 3000) bringing up a rear lacks depth. When his is on we mute the coverage. He's knowledgeable about all phases of the game and has that Verne Lundquist type of likable personality. South Africa South African fans came up with two commentators that stood out to them. Im not sure if I am sucker for a foreign accent or stodgy in my ways. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Anthony Alastair Johnstone (born 2 May 1956) is a Zimbabwean professional golfer. 2. Chris Hibler is an avid golfer, writer and golf gear junkie. In between, the Aussie came home fast to be 18th in Cam Smiths Australian PGA, and although he missed the cut at his home Open, sat in the top-10 after an opening 65. "I also enjoyed listening to Andrew Cotter when the BBC still had golf coverage. Chamblee is a good call I missed on that one! Television anchor Hugh Bladen fondly known as Blades and Afrikaans radio commentator Gerhard Viviers. Generally agree, but feel Renton Laidlaw should certainly be on your list. His feel for the game is staggering, his ability to read shots and lies, predicting the optiosn that the player is facing in any situation, is perfect for his role on the broadcast, something that makes the Australian the best at that role. What is GolfRSA; Men. However, his finest season to date came in 2012 when he won four times on the European Tour, including two tournaments in a row at the Joburg Open and then the Volvo Golf Champions. On the world's top tour, he spent many years as a consistent performer and strong presence over an extended period of time. Thats the recipe for perfection as a golf announcer and only a few on this list have ever achieved it (or can still achieve it). More photos from the event here. Theodore Ernest Els, the man with one of the most aesthetically pleasing swings in golf, had a hugely successful career - made even more impressive by the fact he played during the era of Tiger Woods' dominance. The fact that a lot of South African tennis was played at altitude in Johannesburg was another plus, he added. 1. Visit our corporate site. Jerry Foltz and Sparks are the two bright spots. My Line-up. Then click a match to see the details. In a nine-year stretch from 1949-1957, he won the Major four times, and that included four other top-10s. A wind-affected island track that offers rewards for aggression. I also feel that Sir Nick is underrated. Had I written a top 10 list of announcers two years ago, Johnny would have certainly been at the top of the list: Numero Uno, the big cheese, the cream of the crop. Please note that those networks included must have national exposure, not regional. Key to Hatton is his ability to prove top grade for his driving, allowing him to play approaches away from the rough, and in four of the last five outings (including and since the DP World Tour Championship) he has been listed in the top-12 for accuracy off the peg. Jason Dufner whats in the bag accurate as of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open. In a statement, South Africa's U.N. There may well be a time when Will Zalatoris turns full-on Scheffler. Im an American, born and bred. Ranking the 10 Best Golf Announcers and Commentators | NanSports, GolfWRX.com The Top-10 Announcers in Golf | Golf Products Reviews, hadnt made a monster eagle putt in Dubai. I think Nobilo is rock solid as an announcer. Between his debut on the tour late in 2020 and today, WillyZ has recorded 11 top-10s, four runners-up and his sole win, and last completed start of 22, at St.Jude last August. Former Zimbabwe cricketer Pommie Mbangwa, English commentator and broadcaster Mark Nicholas, and South Australian-born commentator Mike Haysman are the other names in the elite list of commentators. "I really like the current players who guest present, picking out Darren Clarke, Jamie Donaldson and especially Jack Nicklaus! His most prestigious win came at the 1992 British PGA Championship. A name that probably isn't that well known anymore, but "Ol' Muffin Face" is one of the all-time greats. The South African is in the commentary booth for most of the ATP Masters 1000 events. Preferably replacing McCord. Frost won 10 times on the PGA Tour. Surely it is only an injury that paused the progress made in his first couple of years as a professional, a stunning spell that saw him finish in the top six at Winged Foot his first major as a rookie, second at Augusta and at Southern Hills last year. However, we're showing our appreciation to all the leading female sports anchors who have challenged the status quo in this particular profession. Nine majors, 24 total PGA Tour wins, numerous wins in Europe before and after the establishment of the European Tour, more than 70 wins on the precursor to the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, nearly 20 wins on the PGA Tour of Australasia, a great Champions Tour career, more than 150 professional wins worldwide. pic.twitter.com/dNhfPEcR4F https://t.co/Talvwe7Kng. He reached the Wimbledon semi-finals on four . Getting to see the players up close and personal is great to watch and allows us regular golfers to see how good these guys really are!". Faldo turned pro in 1976, after watching Jack Nicklaus in the 1971 Masters and dedicating himself to golf. However, there are only two commentators on Sky Golf - Ewen Murray and Richard Boxali. She has the perfect blend of knowledge and personality. At least his swing analysis is particularly insightful. Hes the royal prissy version of Greg Norman. Olympics. take that mike away from him. He's a really positive presenter, has great rapport with the players and isn't afraid to ask a question. Compare that with 49-year-old Atwal, with a best of 49th place since 2021 and an average first-round placing of around 120th for his three starts in 2023, and Scott Brown, admittedly a former winner here, but now 719th in the world and who has, since September, withdrawn twice during tournaments, and missed his last two cuts (Pebble and Honda) ranking 99th and 136th for his first round he certainly looks wrong in every way. 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