After more than three decades covering professional golf, Ian Baker-Finch is stepping away from the broadcast booth at CBS Sports.
The longtime CBS Sports golf analyst says he is retiring from broadcasting, capping a 30-year run in the industry, including the last 19 years with CBS Sports. The former Open Championship winner shared the news in a heartfelt message that celebrated his dual career in golf and television.
“After 19 incredible years as a golf analyst with CBS Sports and a remarkable 30-year journey in the industry, I am announcing my retirement from broadcasting,” Baker-Finch wrote via a statement. “I carry with me immense gratitude and pride for the moments we’ve shared on and off the course. Here’s to new adventures and the enduring love of golf.”
Baker-Finch’s voice became a trusted part of CBS’s golf coverage, contributing to some of the sport’s most iconic events, including The Masters, PGA Championship, and PGA Tour stops around the world. Known for his insight, humility, and calm demeanor, the Australian brought a thoughtful perspective to the booth that resonated with fans and colleagues alike.
In response to the news, CBS Sports President and CEO David Berson praised Baker-Finch’s career and legacy within the network.
“As a major champion during his successful playing career and over three decades in broadcasting, Ian Baker-Finch distinguished himself as one of the most respected and trusted voices in golf,” Berson said in a statement. “We’ll miss his passion, insight, warmth and steady presence on the air but know he will continue to make his mark across the world of golf.”
Berson added, “Finchy will always be part of the CBS Sports family, and we thank him for being an incredible teammate and friend, and for his immeasurable contributions the past 19 years at CBS.”
CBS has not yet announced who will replace Baker-Finch on its broadcast team, but the move marks the end of an era for a voice synonymous with the network’s golf presentation.
As Baker-Finch moves on to the next chapter, he does so with appreciation for the game and those who shared the journey. “You’ve made every moment in the booth a joy,” he wrote to his CBS colleagues, “transforming broadcasts into cherished memories.”
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