Rating The Golf Channel’s Performance
Another year of the Golf Channel’s spirited analysis and tournament brodcasts have come and gone, and it’s time to look back at how they’ve performed.
First off, the Sprint Desk lost Kraig Kann, but gained Kelly Tilghman in the process, and it’s been a seamless move as I’m concerned. Both Tilghman and Kann are excellent moderators of the Sprint Desk though Tilghman probably asks the more pointed questions of her co-hosts. In my personal opinion, Tilghman and Kann are the A-Team of the Golf Channel and no matter what role they play, it will have a positive affect.
To me the surprise performance this year is from Frank Nobilo, one of the Sprint Desk’s co-hosts. He’s been frank, honest, and not afraid to share his opinions, even when they differ from the rest of the staff, and that’s refreshing. Brandel Chamblee made some excellent strides this year, though he’s more apt to give the politically correct opinion than not.
The Grey Goose needs someone other than Steve Duemig in that seat. I’d really like to see Bob Valvano replace him, as Valvano is an articulate, and even-keel kind of guy, and he’s also not afraid to share his opinions.
Golf Central is really the daily golf news bit and the hosts/co-hosts really don’t matter all that much, except when Megan West is on. Don’t know what it is about her; she’s perky, bubbly, upbeat and… well that’s about it. She has an on-camera background of some sort so she’s comfortable in front of the lens, but I’m not sure she’s qualified to talk about golf.
I think Jennifer Mills absence has been noticeable as well because she, like Nobilo had a little fire in her and was not afraid to ask the tough question.
Overall, the Golf Channel had an excellent year!
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Marvin Schwartz
Jul 27, 2008 at 4:11 pm
I just watched the worest LPGA field coverage on the golf channel I have ever seen. The Evian Masters. It would be nice to watch the rest of the players in the field, at least those that are in the top ten and some in the top 15. Cristie Kerr T6 no show, Paula Creamer T9 no show, Natalie Gulbis defending champ no show. You showed Juli who finished T9 several times and again Paula also T9 no show. This was’t a France or national open, it was a Korean open. I know I’m being a little prig but give the viewers a break. I want to see the whole show and as much of all the players, thats what the show is all about.
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