This is Why I Prefer UK Announcers

sixtysevensixtyseven · January 31, 2016

I've been watching the Euro and Asian tour the last couple weeks due to a lot of the US players being over there and it has reinforced that fact that I find the telecasts dull and hard to watch.

Some of the "purist" comments in this thread make it sound like you put a suit and tie on to watch the coverage as if it is a formal event and then stick your nose in the air when McCord cracks a joke. I could do without McCord but he doesn't bug me that much, however, the lack of enthusiasm from a commentary and production standpoint coming down the stretch is laughable when you watch the Euro Tour. It's tough to get excited about it when it sounds like the announcer's dog died the night before.

HoffTTM · January 31, 2016

I'm scrolling forward through my recording of Torrey and I can't see any actual golf which is in progress because CBS can't be bothered to get their fingers out and roll the cameras.

At times we were getting coverage here that the US wasn't getting, which is just wrong.

sixtysevensixtyseven · January 31, 2016

I'm scrolling forward through my recording of Torrey and I can't see any actual golf which is in progress because CBS can't be bothered to get their fingers out and roll the cameras.

At times we were getting coverage here that the US wasn't getting, which is just wrong.

CBS had live coverage from the end of the MD/OSU game up until they pulled them off the course on my broadcast.

Sean2 · January 31, 2016

Hey, maybe Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders should be in the booth.

Frankly, I don't really care who the announcers are as long as I get to watch golf.

Titleist 670 · January 31, 2016

I like a middle ground. The PGA announcers can be too analytical and over the top, and at times the Euro guys are a bit too laid back.

But each has their pluses and I enjoy watching/listening to both for various reasons.

HoffTTM · January 31, 2016

I'm scrolling forward through my recording of Torrey and I can't see any actual golf which is in progress because CBS can't be bothered to get their fingers out and roll the cameras.

At times we were getting coverage here that the US wasn't getting, which is just wrong.

CBS had live coverage from the end of the MD/OSU game up until they pulled them off the course on my broadcast.

This is between the lead group driving off on 2 and then we got the commentary again on 5 green.

My other main gripe over the last few weeks was the incessant Mickelson hype at PGA West trying to contrive some scenario where Phil would win the tournament from 5 behind with 9 to go and 7-8 players ahead of him.

bscinstnct · January 31, 2016

Hey, maybe Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders should be in the booth.

Frankly, I don't really care who the announcers are as long as I get to watch golf.

"Look at this disgusting display of exclusivity enabled by corporate greed."

"Youre fired."

sixtysevensixtyseven · January 31, 2016

I'm scrolling forward through my recording of Torrey and I can't see any actual golf which is in progress because CBS can't be bothered to get their fingers out and roll the cameras.

At times we were getting coverage here that the US wasn't getting, which is just wrong.

CBS had live coverage from the end of the MD/OSU game up until they pulled them off the course on my broadcast.

This is between the lead group driving off on 2 and then we got the commentary again on 5 green.

My other main gripe over the last few weeks was the incessant Mickelson hype at PGA West trying to contrive some scenario where Phil would win the tournament from 5 behind with 9 to go and 7-8 players ahead of him.

It happens in every tournament. If it's not Mickelson it's Rory or it was Tiger. The Mickelson deal last week was tolerable because he did make some changes and it was interesting to see them. I'm over it now and I'm ready to just watch the leaders.