One of golf’s most prominent television voices is hanging up the mic.<\/p>\n
Ian Baker-Finch, the 1991 British Open champion and later a commentator for ESPN, ABC, and CBS, announced his retirement Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Ian Baker-Finch today announced his retirement from broadcasting golf after an incredible 30-year run, the past 19 with CBS Sports. <\/p>\n
Baker-Finch will work CBS Sports\u2019 final two tournaments of the Network\u2019s 2025 season, with his last broadcast coming at the Wyndham Championship\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vzWQAxXauW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGang) July 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Baker-Finch will call the final two tournaments of CBS Sports’ 2025 schedule, with his last broadcast coming at the Wyndham Championship on Aug. 3. The 64-year-old has spent 30 years as a commentator \u2014 the last nine with CBS.<\/p>\n “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 said in a statement. “Golf has been an enormous part of my life. I was fortunate to compete against the best players in the game and more recently work with the very best in television. <\/p>\n “To my CBS Sports family-my teammates, producers, directors, and crew \u2014 thank you for your extraordinary talent, dedication, and camaraderie. You’ve made every moment in the booth a joy, transforming broadcasts into cherished memories. <\/p>\n “To my colleagues across the industry and golf tans around the world, your support and shared love for this game over these decades have meant everything. As I step away, I carry with me immense gratitude and pride for the moments we’ve shared on and off the course.<\/p>\n “Here’s to new adventures and the enduring love of golf.”<\/p>\n Ian Baker-Finch built a whole 2nd career as a broadcaster. And he did it with humility and grace. He never made himself the story. A true pro we\u2019ve been lucky enough to listen to for the last 3 decades. https:\/\/t.co\/uYT42eqDBY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) July 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Baker-Finch retired as a golfer having won tournaments on four major tours, including the 1989 Colonial Invitational (USA), the 1988 ASO Open (Japan), the 1985 Scandanavian Open, and the 1993 Australian PGA.<\/p>\n His crowning achievement came in July 1991 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, when he won the British Open.<\/p>\n Ian Baker Finch announces his retirement from CBS Sports. A superb golfer, first class broadcaster but more than that, a wonderful person, gentleman and friend.. IBF. enjoy your retirement with your lovely wife, family and those close to you. I\u2019ll miss your company.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ewen Murray (@ewenmurray77) July 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Baker-Finch took his first broadcasting job with ABC and ESPN in 1998, and he became a hole announcer for CBS Sports in 2007.<\/p>\n “As a major champion during his successful playing career and over three decades in broadcasting, lan Baker-Finch distinguished himself as one of the most respected and trusted voices in golf,” CBS Sports President and CEO David Berson said in a statement. “As he announces his retirement, 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.”<\/p>\n GET MORE TOP STORIES from The Big Lead<\/a> by subscribing to TBL YouTube <\/a>channel<\/p>\n MLB: Phillies win wild extra innings MLB game after rare officiating technicality<\/a><\/p>\n NFL: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wildly targets stars Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons<\/a><\/p>\n NBA: Cooper Flagg’s home state unveils giant maze modeled after Mavericks star<\/a><\/p>\n NCAA: Big Ten program plans to build most expensive stadium in college football history<\/a><\/p>\n SPORTS MEDIA: Stephen A Smith rips Donald Trump for using Commanders to distract from Epstein Files<\/a><\/p>\n