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Long-time Sky Sports golf commentator Ewen Murray has claimed he was deemed surplus to requirements over the weekend at the DP World Tour Championship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The European-based circuit brought the curtain down on its 2024\/2025 campaign in the Middle East with Masters champion Rory McIlroy<\/a> clinching his seventh order of merit title despite losing to Matthew Fitzpatrick in a play-off.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It was a dramatic conclusion and a fitting send-off, delivering arguably one of the best finales we’ve ever witnessed at the $10m championship in Dubai.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But Murray – who has been calling the action since 1989 and considered by many as the voice of golf – wasn’t on the mic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Murray watched the action unfold from his sofa and wrote on his personal X account that it was a “fabulous end to the tour season”.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Asked by one user why he wasn’t on there, Murray replied: “Not required this week.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

He added that he has no plans to retire just yet and explained that the channel now has a “hybrid team” to cover its events.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I’m still in good shape… ish, so not done yet,” Murray added.<\/p>\n

Not required this week Tony. But a really exciting final round lies ahead. Clearing the leaves in the garden, like painting the Forth Bridge!! However, therapeutic!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ewen Murray (@ewenmurray77) November 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Several golf fans reached out to Murray on X, explaining that it was a shame the decision was made.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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“No way can Sky have made a decision to keep everyone but you,” one wrote. \u00a0<\/p>\n

“You’re streets ahead of all the others, nothing against them but you are the main man for Sky Sports golf commentary.”<\/p>\n

GolfMagic has contacted Sky Sports for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who is Ewen Murray?<\/p>\n

Murray, from Scotland, is a former professional golfer turned commentator.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He joined the Sky Sports team in 1989 after losing his playing rights on the European Tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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His first commentary role was the 1990 Dubai Desert Classic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a junior golfer he had significant success, winning the Boys Amateur Championship in 1970 and the World Junior Championship a year later.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He also won the Scottish Boys Championship and Scottish Boys Stroke Play Championship.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He won three times as a professional.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a commentator, Murray is deeply respected and known for his professionalism.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Who else is in the Sky Sports golf team?<\/p>\n

Former European Tour pro Nick Dougherty is the face of the Sky Sports golf team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dame Laura Davies and former European Ryder Cup skipper Paul McGinley add their insight and analysis.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alison Whitaker, Andrew Coltart, Richard Kaufman, Iona Stephen, Wayne ‘Radar’ Riley and Rich Beem serve as on-course commentators.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tony Johnstone, Richard Boxall, Rob Lee, Simon Holmes, David Howell, Inci Mehmet and Josh Antmann are also on the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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