2. He is also one of the very few golfers to have completed the Career Grand Slam by winning all four Major championships. Golf Monthly is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. It seems that we have arrived at a good state of golf announcing right now as there is a healthy mix guys who are established as well as both women and men who are up-and-coming. [Part 1: Intro] South Africa is a beautiful country and home to many unique languages and cultures, such as the Afrikaner (or Boer). "Like anything, bad commentary is easy to spot, but the good stuff you only notice when it matters. Butch Harmon- Another US veteran on Sky, Harmon is an engaging personality, strongly opinionated but with a showman quality. Please note that those networks included must have national exposure, not regional. There may well be a time when Will Zalatoris turns full-on Scheffler. 26 February 2023. The picture above is from the 2012 Masters where, despite his albatross on the second hole, he lost in a playoff to Bubba Watson. Ewen Murray Ewen Murray is a former Scottish golfer turned commentator. Miller, Nablo, FALDO, COME ON. I dont necessarily agree with the order, (Faldo is good, but I dont know if #1, Allis I think is higher), but Johnny Miller, like him or not, hes good. He also was, and still is. Useful Links. I have him at No. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Rangers v Celtic: Commentator's notes. "Rich Beem provides perspective from someone who's close to the tour, as well as plenty of amusing anecdotes, and Butch Harmon has a wealth of knowledge which he freely shares, plus endless enthusiasm when players hit great shots - attaboy! Learn how your comment data is processed. His record at the Alfred Dunhill Links is exemplary a pair of wins and two second-place finishes whilst he has five top 10 finishes from nine starts in Abu Dhabi. The quality of a golf announcer's work comes down to: With this in mind, let's take a look at the best in the game. Working through the grades, hisdebut, five-shot victory on the KFT,was backed up with a pair of top-10s and two-top-20s, easily enough to nab his PGA Tour card for 2022/23. 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. Im not sure if I am sucker for a foreign accent or stodgy in my ways. This was another name that was tough to not only put this high on the list but on the list at all. Sadly, for the LPGA, they get the bottom of the barrel from TGCs talent pool. 4. Nantz always, always knows his stuff, and he is a master of his craft. 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. But he's added runner-up finishes in both The Masters and U.S. Open, and through 2016 had eight career wins on the European Tour and seven on the Sunshine Tour. Im an American, born and bred. Course summary: As one of the most iconic venues on the European Tour, Leopard Creek is a true test of golf. He has, of course, exploited the image to the full, being one of the highest-regarded Angry Golfers, and its great fun, showing a personality that many hide on the course. So, without further adieu, I present my top-10 list of golf announcers in the game. He reached the Wimbledon semi-finals on four . African Amateur; Proudfoot Trophy; Juniors. Nonetheless, he brings a great deal to any broadcast. Anthony Alastair Johnstone (born 2 May 1956) is a Zimbabwean professional golfer. "Sky raised the bar with the coverage, I'm a huge fan of The Open Zone. If he's not practicing his game with his kids, he's scouring the GolfWRX classifieds looking for a score. All rights reserved. Leopard Rock Golf Resort, Mutare, Zimbabwe. Starting with a sixth at Silverado and a second place at the Zozo (holding every chance over the weekend), the man in orange has made all four cuts in 2023, starting with a consistent three rounds of 68 at The American Express perhaps, significantly, as we go into next weeks Players, a Pete Dye course then finishing 11th at Torrey Pines (55th to ninth place at halfway) 10th at TPC Scottsdale, and a closing 20th at Riviera last time out. Heres a link to the Sack of Flour flop shot. The fact that a lot of South African tennis was played at altitude in Johannesburg was another plus, he added. "Ewen Murray has a familiar voice and compliments a lot of his co-presenters. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Olympic Games Overnight. | On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. How good was Nobilo ? Remember Verne Lundquist only gets rolled out for the Masters & specials, but again from the Chirkanian team, holds some of the best calls ever. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. The utility's stated intention of decommissioning 24 100 MW of coal -generated electricity beyond 2030 will reduce Eskom 's coal demand to below 50-million tonnes a year. The most successful golfer ever from the nation of South Africa, Gary Player redefined what the term 'global golfer' really meant. Kostis is second-to-none in that department. 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. But, I actually put her on this list for her other commentary work, most notably Playing Lessons with the Pros. I think the first Playing Lessons episode that I watched was with her and Ian Poulter. Feherty then said with a perfect delivery in his Iris brogue, This is gonna land like a sack of flour. What a line and what a delivery and earns him a spot at No. Chad le Clos, South Africa's most decorated Olympian with four medals - one gold and three silvers - will also be going to his third Games to represent us in the pool. leave your comments below (Comments), Help | Mpho started her career in broadcasting as a YFM DJ, and today she is widely known for her great work as an SABC sports anchor. Andi Petrillo. It is host to the Nedbank challenge and has seen the best players in the world attempt to conquer this par 72 layout.. All the greens are extremely difficult and fast. But to those of you who do not know, Mpho has an excellent profile of her own in sports.. Liam McLeod, BBC Sport Scotland. There was an authority to Miller's announcing that you rarely see today. 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. 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. Dottie Pepper isn't a good female golf announcershe's a good golf announcer, period. We specialise in arranging discounted golf tours and safaris to South Africa. Much of Harrison Endycotts claims were covered in the2023 Players To Followlist, but the summary is worth repeating to justify his selection this week. South Africa has a long history of producing world-class golfers capable of winning all over the world. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street . Frost has nearly 30 pro wins total, including a senior major the 2013 Tradition. I feel that Roger is one of the best in the business as an on-course reporter. I needed to mention that right off the bat. Great fun, very candid and also super knowledgeable. Schwartzel vaulted up this list when he won the 2011 Masters, his first major and his first official USPGA Tour victory. Occupation: Cricket. Be part of the action with a selection of unique golf tournament experiences, from playing in a pro-am with the stars to watching the action at golfs most illustrious events. Unfortunately, Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a handicap of five. 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. Contact Us | Three years later, he added another U.S. Open. He just has a long and pretty good body of work behind him. He has 21 US professional titles and 25 worldwide victories. Home Tennis. We're based in South Africa and have set up countless exhilarating golf holidays for couples and groups of all sizes since 2004. I know Johnny Miller is popular (mostly among people who think professional wrestling is a real sport and that insulting players is good analysis), but a top 10 list that doesnt include Renton Laidlaw from the European Tour ? He has since been an active commentator and analyst, especially at Wimbledon. Dont forget to add with arrogance, self importance and deliveries that MANY of us golf fans refuse to tune into when they are announcing. . Brent Grantcould very well be one of the seasons fairy stories by September, having already secured his 2022/23 card with a stunning 50-foot birdie putt on the last hole of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship enough to finish 11th and sneak in. There is a gnats hair between the 26-year-old and the flying Jon Rahm, but if conditions worsen as expected, Id be certain only one of these is made to deal with it. The panel also includes Kass Naidoo, who is a renowned South African female cricket analyst and commentator. "T" indicates a tie for a place. Judy Rankin- Of the many voices in American broadcasting, Judy Rankin is the one I value most. There are many other announcers better than him. SuperSport.com delivers comprehensive coverage of major sporting events, including video highlights, results, fixtures, logs, news, TV schedules and more. Equipment is accurate as of the AT&T Championship (Champions) (10/28/13) Driver: Titleist 910D2 (9.5) Shaft: Mitsubishi Bassara W 50 3-wood: Hideki Matsuyama whats in the bag accurate as of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open. His best finish in a Major came the 2006 Masters thanks to holing out for birdie on the 18th hole. Age: 51 Turned pro: 1987 Highest world ranking: 71 Achievements: 1999 Open runner-up. Required fields are marked *. 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. Join | Oosthuizen's victory at the 2010 British Open remains his only win on the PGA Tour. They say what they think and have what I would term a wicked sense of humour which I really like. HANG on hang on hang on. The guys I place with STILL use those when someone is trying to hit that highlight reel shot. 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. Regular media as well as social media in South Africa have much to say about the governing African National Congress (ANC). Arthur D'Arcy 'Bobby' Locke was a hugely prolific winner during his playing career, especially at The Open Championship. There cannot be more to say about the world number one, Scottie Scheffler. Apr 15, 2021. Whenever the European Tour is in South Africa, Johnstone's passion for wildlife and nature is just an added bonus. Mike Haysman A key figure in South African Cricket, Mike Haysman has been broadcasting for a number of years now for SuperSport and is a very experienced commentator. Feedback | Last season, when in no real form, Fowler recorded 8-under for the par-5s, some 22 shots better than his effort for the fours, a clear indication that he was struggling. is it harmful for health? An Aussie with a residence in Scottsdale, playing on a windy coastal track this is a great chance. He combines a dry sense of humor with a quick wit, keen insight, a love of golf, and an accomplished career as bothprofessional golfer and announcer. Heres how it works. Ill take Bobby Locke. Couvra makes SA Amateur history at Mount Edgecombe 26 Feb 2023 Read More Van Kan and Ullyett are SA Amateur champs Whateley and Phipps victorious at Mount Edgecombe Hot Couvra rides top form to Proudfoot Trophy triumph Whateley, Van der Merwe set Mount Edgecombe pace On the whole, I am very satisfied with current crop of announcers and commentators. While, the answer to this question may be highly subjective, here are a few thoughts. My Line-up. With the series coming under the World Test Championship, it will be interesting to see how the tournament goes about. Sorry to say, Peter Alliss has died today, aged 89, the greatest of them all. His most prestigious win came at the 1992 British PGA Championship. That, he did last time at Riviera, a course he likes based on his previous two outings (26th, 15th) when his tee-to-green game found a bundle, eventually stopping the clock at over +10 strokes. Not many golfers can say they made a double-bogey during the final round of a Major, battled Tiger Woods and still emerged victorious. She has hosted Sports on 2 with equally well-known sports anchor, Tshepo Mabona, and anchored SABC 1 and SABC 3 Sports to name a few. Personally, I feel that Augusta National has taken it too far with the McCord ban. If they can let women into the clubhouse (as they should have long ago), then its time to let McCord back on the grounds and let it finally be said that he has served his sentence in full for the notorious bikini wax and body bags comments. In the last six years, Tony Finau and Viktor Hovland both broke their maiden here, whilst after a period of personal tragedy, multiple winner, Branden Grace, bounced back to form. He's been around the tour forever, and his on-course work is always pretty well-done. Instead, I will take Novak at slight odds-on in his three-ball against Scott Brown and Arjun Atwal. 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. 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. He lives in Sunningdale in England. Kevin Heggie is another fan of the American imports on Sky Sports. Your email address will not be published. However, his dulcet tones are particularly well-suited for golf, and he's a vital part of the Masters telecast. Els followed in Gary Player's peripatetic footsteps by traveling the globe to pursue his golf career. Despite being one of the few early-season events not to be honoured withelevated status,the Plantation produced a thrilling play-off betweenan emotional Chris Kirk and mini-tour legend Eric Cole, with Monday qualifier Ryan Gerard finishing fourth on only his second ever PGA Tour start. At the last three events all elevated, and therefore with deeper fields Fowler has been top-10s for iron play, resulting in progressive tee-to-green figures of 26th, 22nd at 12th. Registering with the PGA. [2] In 2008 he won his first EST event, the Jersey Seniors Classic. Bath Skip to content. Follow your favorite pro golfer, Trevor Immelman. They are about as usfully as a QUITE sign at the Waste Management 16th Hole! A proud South African, he also represented the country 16 times at the World Cup. Currently in 70th and making a steady approach back to the worlds top 50, Fowler may yet fulfil his new old coachs prediction: There are really good things in Rickie Fowlers future that were going to see. The way I arrived at this list was based on nothing more analytical than personal opinion. Nationality: South African. Johnstone currently works for Sky Sports as golf commentator. Frost won 10 times on the PGA Tour. Truly a blessing to do the good work with such a team. "His knowledge of the players and their game is right up there as well.". I largely think it was his Scottish accent, but he also comes across as hugely knowledgeable without distracting from the coverage.". JIM NANTZE !?! It is an enjoyable 16 minutes, and more specifically, the last three are absolutely classic. Chamblee is a good call I missed on that one! You never know what hes going to say. "My wife hates golf - mostly because I play so much which irritates her. Alex Despatie. Gary Player has called Locke the greatest putter of all-time. Another golfer who spent a lot of time playing internationally, Frost has won 29 times professionally, including 10 times in the United States. 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. Ernie Els. To prove his current wellbeing, the selection sits in the top-20 for the season, averaging around 24th for his four outings of 2023. Yes, his act has grown a bit tired over the years. During the ongoing first ODI of South Africa's tour of England at the Riverside Ground in Chester-Le-Street, South Africa have posted their highest-ever score in One-Dayers versus England in their own backyard. Like him or loathe him, Tyrrell Hatton is one player (alongside the likes of Jordan Smith) that should be permanently micd up on the course. Yes, Feherty rehearses funny lines and then pops them out when the occasion arises. 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