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Worst– I would have to say Johnny Miller. Although
I respect his honesty he has a tendency
to be too dramatic at times. He also has a bad
habit to over stretching the truth. I realize it is all
about the ratings but I get tired of him quickly.
Best– Peter Kostis. His knowledge of the swing
makes him credible as a analyst. His interviews
are always approached with solid questions.
He brings a professional image and persona to
what he does and CBS should be proud to have him on their team.
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Dave Clark
Advantage Golf Schools
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The best golf commentator by far is Judy
Rankin. Her on course knowledge and insight
adds a tremendous value to the broadcast
without trying to add the sophomoric
humor that some feel enhances the viewing
experience. I really feel that there is no
“worst” golf commentator as they all have a
niche in the market. Some want to be funny,
some sarcastic, some critical, and some
cheerleaders. I believe there is a place for
all of them. It’s when they try to be something they are not is when
they get in trouble. Just ask Kelly Tilghman!
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Tod Benedict
Head Pro
Rolling Hills Golf Club
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Worst golf TV Commentator: Ken Venture was the most ego centric golf TV Commentator of all time. It was always about Ken Venture not the players
competing in the tournament. Every other broadcast he talked about the brutal conditions at Congressional golf club in
1964 when he won the U. S. Open, rather than commentating on the conditions of tournament that was being played.
Best golf TV Commentator:
Jim Nance is the best golf TV Commentator because of his respect for the game of golf. His knowledge and history of the
game is unmatched. Jim Nance brings you the feeling and emotion of the golf tournament with out trying to make him self
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Patrick J. Livingston, PGA
CEO, National Golf Schools
2003, 2007
North Florida PGA “Teacher of the Year”
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Johnny Miller is the worst golf commentator
on TV today. It seems to me as he comes off
as a bitter person. I think that he believes he
missed out on all the money that is earned
today and he can’t stand anybody else doing
well. He roots for them to perform badly and
in doing so there are some hard feelings
towards him from many PGA tour players.
I can’t stand to listen to his analysis of the
game. If you don’t do it his way it is wrong.
He thinks every shot Tiger Hits is one in a Million, and then in the next
group another guy pulls off the same shot. I think he needs to remove
himself as VP of the Tiger Woods Fan Club and start looking at some
other good players. Yes, Tiger is amazing, yes he is the best, please
give it a rest! We know this about him without Johnny telling us every
two seconds. Anyway I just don’t like listening to him. David
Feherty is the best...Why? His goal is to encourage those around him
to look at golf and life with the same selfless manner and enjoyment
he does. He can tell you that “Tiger has the touch of a gay florist” and
people laugh. That is an actual quote from the Byron Nelson Tournament
a few years back. Thatís why we watch golf. We are fans of the
game and the big players. Why would we want to tune in for all the
negative banter of Johnny Miller?
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Greg Bare
The Director of Instruction
Providence Golf Club
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