Sir Nick Faldo, who has helped call golf tournaments for CBS Sports alongside Jim Nantz for years, plans to step down from his role as CBS Sports’ lead golf analyst in August. Faldo, who has held the role of CBS Sports’ lead golf analyst since 2007, will be replaced by Trevor Immelman, who joined CBS Sports’ golf team in 2019.
Is Nick Faldo leaving the PGA Tour?
Although Nick Faldo’s tenure as a golf commentator at CBS Sports is coming to an end, he’s not leaving the game completely.
Who is replacing Nick Faldo on CBS’s golf broadcasts?
Trevor Immelman — a South African who won the Masters in 2008 — will replace Faldo next year alongside Jim Nantz, according to Sports Business Journal. In farewell letter, Faldo said he previously told CBS Sports Chair Sean McManus about his plan to step down while at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am in February.
Did Nick Faldo ruin Rory McIlroy’s birdie at the Masters?
Longtime CBS golf analyst Nick Faldo just drew the ire of fans watching at home for ruining Rory McIlroy’s brilliant birdie on the final hole. McIlroy closed out his weekend at the Masters on an absolute heater, shooting an eight-under par 64 to finish at seven-under for the event.
Is Nick Faldo still with the Golf Channel?
Nick Faldo, an ex-PGA Tour standout and longtime golf commentator on CBS Sports and The Golf Channel, has announced his retirement from announcing.
Where is Nick Faldo going?
Faldo says he and his family have moved to Montana, where they are developing a farm. He plans to continue working through his charitable trust, which promotes junior and amateur golf, and through his golf course design business.
Did Nick Faldo retire?
After 16 years in the broadcast booth, Nick Faldo is retiring from his role as the lead golf analyst with CBS Sports and the Golf Channel. The 64-year-old announced the news in a letter posted on social media Tuesday.
Is Nick Faldo retiring in 2022?
Sir Nick Faldo, CBS Sports' lead golf analyst since 2007, has announced his decision to retire from broadcasting following the last event of CBS' 2022 golf season. Faldo's last broadcast on CBS will be Sunday, August 7 with the Wyndham Championship, the PGA TOUR's regular-season finale.
Who will replace Nick Faldo?
ImmelmanCROMWELL, Conn. — Nick Faldo is leaving 16 years as the lead golf analyst for CBS Sports. In his place will be another former Masters champion.
How long has Nick Faldo been an announcer?
He previously served as a commentator for ABC Sports in 2005 and 2006. During his 30-year career as a professional golfer, Faldo won six Major championships, has more than 40 tournament victories and ranked as the world's number one golfer for a total of 98 weeks.
How old is Nick Faldo?
64 years (July 18, 1957)Nick Faldo / Age