What is David Damron doing now?
After a 15-year Tour career—during which he won the 2001 Byron Nelson Classic, lost a playoff in the same event three years later to Sergio Garcia, and banked more than $6 million—Damron is now an analyst on Golf Channel’s Morning Drive and a course reporter for PGA Tour Live.
Who is replacing Gary Williams on Golf Channel’s morning drive?
Some are making the move, but many are not, including some associated with “Morning Drive,” like Gary Williams — who started as a co-host in 2011 — Robert Damron and Lauren Thompson. The network recently announced the hiring of Shane Bacon, who will serve as a co-host for a new, live daily show, “Golf Today.”
What happened to Robert Damron on the PGA Tour?
The last round Robert Damron played on the PGA Tour came at the Sanderson Farms Championship in July 2013, a 75 that led to a missed cut. A month later, he played his last competitive round anywhere. That was in the Kentucky Open, when his driver yips finally became too much to bear. “The first drive I hit was a horrible yip out to the right.
Who is Pat Damron's coach?
In preparing to face that first tee shot at Pebble Beach, Damron called on another former PGA Tour pro, Grant Waite, now a respected swing coach. He asked for one key to work on and took a couple lessons.
When was Robert Damron's last round?
The last round Robert Damron played on the PGA Tour came at the Sanderson Farms Championship in July 2013, a 75 that led to a missed cut. A month later, he played his last competitive round anywhere. That was in the Kentucky Open, when his driver yips finally became too much to bear.
Who is the golf analyst for Morning Drive?
After a 15-year Tour career—during which he won the 2001 Byron Nelson Classic, lost a playoff in the same event three years later to Sergio Garcia, and banked more than $6 million—Damron is now an analyst on Golf Channel’s Morning Drive and a course reporter for PGA Tour Live.
Who is the host of Golf Today?
Fellow hosts are Damon Hack, Anna Whiteley and Jimmy Roberts. That show debuts on Monday, Jan. 4. Sunday’s broadcast should be an emotional one.
When will the Golf Channel end?
December 19, 2020 4:23 pm ET. Sunday marks the end of an era at Golf Channel as the long-running “Morning Drive” program will air for the final time. The network announced earlier this year that changes were coming, including a complete relocation from its Orlando offices into the NBC Sports studios near New York City.
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.
