Who is the best commentator on tennis?
With his extravagant pants, witty nicknames and peerless knowledge, Bud Collins is Mr Tennis. McEnroe has a droll sense of humour, provides fascinating insight into the strategy of the game and isn’t afraid to tackle controversial issues. He is the best of the former players commentating on the sport.
Who are the Golf Channel announcers?
Good and Bad Announcers, Analysts and Commentators 1 Paul Azinger (NBC) 2 Amanda Balionis (CBS) 3 Notah Begay (Golf Channel) 4 Brandel Chamblee (Golf Channel) 5 Ian Baker-Finch (CBS) 6 Nick Faldo (CBS) 7 David Feherty (CBS/Golf Channel) 8 Terry Gannon (Golf Channel) 9 Dan Hicks (NBC) 10 Gary Koch (NBC) More items...
Who is the best golf commentator of all time?
Nick Faldo is one of the best golf commentators and announcers of all time. He was an English professional golfer who is now a TV commentator for major golf championships.
Who is the voice of tennis on the radio?
The courtside voice at Rod Laver Arena and voice-over man for the AFL, Willis also works on radio for the official tournament website. Willis does a great job; his descriptions are quick and vivid, his sense of humor is excellent and tennis on the radio can actually be really entertaining.
Who is Ian Baker-Finch?
Ian Baker-Finch (CBS) “Finchy” as he’s often called on broadcasts, has one of the greatest accents ever. The Aussie, who also does golf for TNT, is knowledgeable and can certainly turn a phrase. Just like Henry Longhurst and Peter Aliss, I can’t get enough of Finchy’s accent. Nick Faldo (CBS)
Who is the Zinger on ABC?
Paul Azinger (NBC) “The Zinger” is opinionated and he draws his opinions, analysis and assumptions from a career that included a major championship and captain of a Ryder Cup team. I liked him better when he was teamed with Nick Faldo on ABC, but I still enjoy him as Johnny Miller’s replacement alongside Dan Hicks.
Why is Faldo at the top of his game?
Faldo is at the top of his broadcasting game because he’s superb at telling the viewer exactly what’s it’s like to play between the ropes. Nobody gets inside the minds of.
Who is Charlie Rymer?
Charlie Rymer (Formerly Golf Channel) He sounds a bit like Gomer Pyle’s long lost cousin with his syrupy southern accent, but Rymer, a former star at Georgia Tech and a PGA Tour player, has some interesting takes and opinions.
Who coined the phrase "better than most"?
Hicks does a great job of setting up Paul Azinger and making the broadcast flow effortlessly. Gary Koch (NBC) The analyst who coined the phrase, “Better than Most” tends to agree with the booth guys too much rather than expressing his own opinion.
Who is Mike Tirico?
Mike Tirico (NBC) Possessing some great pipes for broadcasting, Tirico has the type of voice I never get tired of hearing. He brings immense professionalism to the booth regardless of what sport he’s broadcasting. You can tell he loves golf and he hardly ever makes a mistake.
Who is Judy Rankin?
In fact, she was the first woman to work full-time on broadcasts of men’s events. Rankin knows the LPGA better than anybody (after all, she served as the Tour president in 1976-77).
Jim Courier
Four-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier, who plays a major part of the on-court hosting for the Australian Open, will be commentating on the matches for Channel Nine.
Lleyton Hewitt
Another former major champion to commentate for Channel Nine is Australia’s very own Lleyton Hewitt. Hewitt, who has donned multiple roles post his playing career, had joined the broadcaster to cover the 2021 Australian Open and will be one of the major names in this year’s event coverage as well.
Dylan Alcott
Legendary wheelchair tennis player from the land down under, Dylan Alcott is a 15-time major champion and has also won 8 Grand Slam titles in doubles. Alcott recently announced his retirement from tennis and the 2022 Australian Open will be his final tournament.
John McEnroe
American tennis legend John McEnroe, who has been a vital part of the sport for so long, will be a part of ESPN’s coverage of the ‘Happy Slam’ this year. Known for his quirky takes, McEnroe is a famous name in the commentary space and his experience will sure help engage the audience in following the sport.
Darren Cahill
Former Australian tennis player and ex-coach of Simona Halep, Darren Cahill will be part of ESPN’s esteemed list of commentators for the Australian Open. Cahill, who previously worked with the likes of Andre Agassi and Lleyton Hewitt, has loads of insights to share for tennis fans over the fortnight in Melbourne.
James Blake
After a successful career as a singles player on the ATP tour, James Blake has donned multiple roles in the sport, being an analyst is one. The tournament director for Miami Open is an experienced campaigner and his analysis of matches will sure add value to ESPN’s Australian Open coverage.
Mats Wilander
A well-known name in the Eurosport tennis coverage team throughout the year, Swedish former tennis player and seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander will be part of the studio presentation of the Australian Open by Eurosport. Joining Wilander will be British tennis icon Tim Henman.
10. Gary Koch
Gary Koch was a professional golfer turned sportscaster. He turned pro in 1975 and won six PGA Tour tournaments during his golfing days. In 1990, Koch joined ESPN and began a media career covering golf. He joined NBC Sports in 1996 where he remains to this day.
9. Dottie Pepper
Dottie Pepper was a professional golfer born in New York. If you watched her play between 1988 and 95, you would have seen Dottie Mochrie, but she changed name after her divorce. She turned pro in 1988 and won 25 professional tournaments during her successful career. She won the ANA Inspiration twice, came third in the U.S.
8. Frank Nobilo
Frank Nobilo is one of the best golf commentators of all time. He started out as a golfer from New Zealand who turned professional in 1979. He was born in 1960 and won 14 tournaments across a variety of tours during his playing career. In 1997, he reached a career-high of 21st in the world and had a growing reputation for being a complete golfer.
7. Peter Alliss
The “Voice of golf” was a nickname given to Peter Alliss, one of the best golf commentators ever. He began as a professional golfer in 1947 and retired in 1975 winning 31 professional tournaments. He took part in eight Ryder Cups. Peter made history along with his father Percy for both playing and winning a Ryder Cup.
6. Verne Lundquist
Verne Lundquist is a play-by-play commentator who has covered a variety of sports. The sports he has commented on include golf, American football, basketball, and various sports at the Olympics. Lundquist made a name for himself with a long and dedicated career covering the Dallas Cowboys.
5. Johnny Miller
Johnny Miller was a fantastic golfer who retired early into his career due to knee problems. He made history several times on the course, becoming the first player to shoot 63 in a major, the 1973 U.S. Open. Miller was second on the McCormack world golf rankings in 74 and 75, behind the legendary Jack Nicklaus.
4. Gary McCord
Gary McCord was a professional golfer turned commentator who has written two books about golf, Golf for Dummies and Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists. McCord took part in over 400 PGA Tour events but never won. He won two senior PGA Tour Champions in 1999 and one Korn Ferry Tour victory in 1991.