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What happened to Gary Williams of the Golf Channel?
Original Morning Drive host Gary Williams moved from Morning Drive to hosting Golf Central, as did Cara Banks, who spent three years on Morning Drive. Matt Ginella parted ways earlier in 2020, and has now started a podcast, The Fire Pit.
Is Gary Koch still on NBC?
Gary Koch joined NBC Sports' PGA TOUR tournament coverage full-time in 1997 after having debuted as a course reporter in 1996 at THE PLAYERS Championship and U.S. Open. He currently serves as a tower announcer and analyst for the network's Golf Channel on NBC coverage.
What happened to Morning Drive on the Golf Channel?
Not only have the Golf Channel studios moved and been consolidated, but the network's long-time morning show, "Morning Drive," has been canceled. After a 10-year run, "Morning Drive" ended at the conclusion of 2020, and the network will no longer have a morning program.
Is David Duval still working for the Golf Channel?
Back on a tour again. Duval has played five PGA Tour Champions events this year, with a best finish of 34th as he tries to return to competitive golf after spending nearly seven years as an analyst on Golf Channel, a position that earned him praise for his commentary on the PGA Tour and its players.
Who are the announcers on the Golf Channel now?
ANNA WHITELEY. Studio Host, Golf Channel.ARRON OBERHOLSER. Tower Analyst & On-course Reporter, PGA TOUR.BILLY RAY BROWN. On-course Reporter, Golf Channel.BOB PAPA. Play-by-play, PGA TOUR Champions.BRANDEL CHAMBLEE. Studio Analyst.CARA BANKS. Host, Golf Channel.CRAIG PERKS. Lead Analyst, Korn Ferry TOUR.CURT BYRUM.More items...
How much do Golf Channel announcers make?
Golf Channel SalariesJob TitleSalaryConsumer Marketing salaries - 2 salaries reported$90,321/yrOn Air Reporter and Commentator salaries - 2 salaries reported$57,003/yrMedia Curator salaries - 2 salaries reported$54,735/yrIntern - Hourly salaries - 2 salaries reported$39,430/yr16 more rows
What happened Anna Whiteley?
Anna Whiteley joined GOLF Channel in 2019, serving as a co-host for Morning Drive. Previously, Whiteley hosted Golfing World weekly on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, in addition to conducting player interviews and features for the network.
Where is Lauren Thompson?
(Jan. 27, 2021) – Lauren Thompson, one of GOLF Channel's most popular on-air personalities, will continue to champion the sport of golf in her next role, announcing today she has joined GolfNow and Clubhouse Solutions, two of the businesses within the NBC Sports Group digital portfolio.
Where is Anna Whiteley now?
Anna Whiteley, moved state-side in 2019 to join NBC's GOLF Channel as co-host of the popular breakfast show Morning Drive. Since then, Anna has broadened her role as host of GOLF Today, Golf Central and is set to be part of this year's NBC GOLF Olympic coverage.
Where has Shane Bacon been?
Shane Bacon joined Golf Channel in Dec. 2020 and serves as a host and play-by-play commentator. He co-hosts Golf Today alongside Golf Channel's Damon Hack, will serve as part of Golf Central Live From coverage, and will provide play-by-play commentary and reports during GOLF Channel live tournament coverage.
Why did Duval retire?
Numerous reasons have been postulated for the decline, including back, wrist and shoulder problems, personal difficulties and a form of vertigo. Duval has not won a tournament on the PGA Tour since his Open Championship victory in 2001.
Why did Michael Breed leave the Golf Channel?
Breed said some of the decision was related to family life, and he also has teaching opportunities with Trump Links at Ferry Point in New York City. Breed won't be moving away from video instruction entirely.
What happened to the Golf Channel in 2021?
What happened to Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive”? Golf Channel has made significant changes for 2021, moving from their long-time home in Orlando, Fla., to NBC Sports headquarters in Stamford, Conn. Not only have the Golf Channel studios moved and been consolidated, but the network's long-time morning show, "Morning Drive," has been canceled.
Who is the host of Morning Drive?
It will be hosted by a rotation of four people, with "Morning Drive" holdovers Anna Whitely and Damon Hack joining up with long- time NBC Sports reporter Jimmy Roberts and newly hired Fox Sports and Back9 Network alum Shane Bacon.
Is Paige Mackenzie still on Morning Drive?
Paige Mackenzie, who had been a long-time part of "Morning Drive," remains with the network in a new capacity, contributing to live coverage, including of the LPGA. Tags Golf Channel Golf Channel Morning Drive Golf Today Morning Drive canceled.
