{"id":14690,"date":"2025-07-23T00:33:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/14690\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T00:33:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:33:16","slug":"ian-baker-finch-to-retire-from-broadcasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/14690\/","title":{"rendered":"Ian Baker-Finch to retire from broadcasting"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cAfter 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,\u201d Baker-Finch said in a heartfelt statement on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cI carry with me immense gratitude and pride for the moments we\u2019ve shared on and off the course. Here\u2019s to new adventures and the enduring love of golf.\u201d<\/p>\n

Baker-Finch\u2019s dual career has left a lasting imprint on the sport.<\/p>\n

After a successful playing career highlighted by his victory at the The Open Championship in 1991, the Australian seamlessly transitioned into broadcasting, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted and knowledgeable voices in golf.<\/p>\n

CBS Sports President and CEO David Berson paid tribute to Baker-Finch\u2019s legacy, underscoring the respect he garnered both as a major champion and as an analyst.<\/p>\n


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\n The Thing About Golf Podcast #116 \u2013 Ian Baker-Finch <\/p>\n

Australian sporting legend Ian Baker-Finch has lived a life in golf few others will ever get to experience. Not just known for his 1991 Open triumph, post-playing he became a popular commentator and a leading analyst for the world\u2019s biggest sports broadcasters.<\/p>\n


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\u201cAs 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,\u201d Berson said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Berson added: \u201cFinchy 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.\u201d<\/p>\n


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\n Why you need the August issue of Golf Australia magazine <\/p>\n

With Cameron Smith on the cover and the 2025 Open Championship returning to the windswept beauty of Royal Portrush, our August edition is your essential guide to one of the most anticipated weeks on the golfing calendar.<\/p>\n


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Baker-Finch’s will work the final two tournaments of the PGA TOUR regular season, with his last broadcast coming at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, Aug. 3.<\/p>\n

CBS has not yet announced who will step into the role after Baker-Finch, but his retirement marks the end of an era for a voice synonymous with the network\u2019s golf coverage, and his absence will be deeply felt, even as his legacy endures.<\/p>\n


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