McCord and Kostis not Returning to CBS

[fredstar]

GOOD RIDDANCE!!! More Amanda would be a great move.

[ebrasmus21]

> @Badds said:

> But will the Konica Minolta BizHub contract be renewed?

 

Surely you’re referring to the Konica Minolta BizHub Swing Vision Camera?

[grm24]

> @"Holy Moses" said:

> > @grm24 said:

> > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > @grm24 said:

> > > > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > > > @Hawkeye77 said:

> > > > > > > @grm24 said:

> > > > > > > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > > > > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > > > > > > I'll miss Gary McCord. He's one of my favorite tower announcers ever, right up there with Ben Wright.

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > I agree that Tony Romo will be a replacement. Although he still needs to sign a new deal with CBS for football. That ends after this season.

> > > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > > I assume Kostis wasn't renewed because the Konica Minolta Bizhub can now talk.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > > There's no way that Romo gets the gig even though a hire like that might bring more non-traditional golfers to the CBS telecast. As good as he is in the NFL on CBS booth and as a golfer, he doesn't know enough about the Tour and on-course commentating to get that job.

> > > > > > > >

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> > > > > > > That didn't stop former NFL tight end Bob Trumpy from calling golf on NBC back in the day. Or Vin Scully. Or Jim Lampley. If CBS wants to keep Romo and Romo wants to do golf as part of it he will. Especially since Romo is tight with Jim Nantz.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Yep. And non NFL guys like Musburger, Curt Gowdy and on and on. Lots of non-golfers that have been among the best to work some golf for sure.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Romo bringing more "non-traditional golfers" to a telecast - LOL. That would be Tiger Woods. No announcer calling a few holes or sitting anonymously in a booth is bringing any significant numbers of non-golf viewers to the telecast. "Hey, change the channel from NASCAR, we might hear Romo describe a putt!" ------ said nobody ever who valued their life.

> > > > >

> > > > > It's one thing to be a PBP guy - you don't have to be a former professional player for that. But the open positions at CBS Golf are on-course positions that have historically been filled by former players and teachers for good reason because of their experience. I can't think of one person who is a color commentator or walks with the players or is in a tower that has never played the game professionally.

> > > > >

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> > > >

> > > > McCord was in the booth not on course like Kostis.

> > >

> > > Yep. Made that pretty clear in earlier posts.

> >

> > In the post I replied to you stated **"But the open positions at CBS Golf are on-course positions "**

> > Being in a booth on a given hole as McCord was is not being on course like Kostis.

>

> Everybody knows that

 

Except for 1 person. Hmm.

[grm24]

> @Hawkeye77 said:

> > @grm24 said:

> > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > I'll miss Gary McCord. He's one of my favorite tower announcers ever, right up there with Ben Wright.

> > > >

> > > > I agree that Tony Romo will be a replacement. Although he still needs to sign a new deal with CBS for football. That ends after this season.

> > > >

> > > > I assume Kostis wasn't renewed because the Konica Minolta Bizhub can now talk.

> > >

> > > There's no way that Romo gets the gig even though a hire like that might bring more non-traditional golfers to the CBS telecast. As good as he is in the NFL on CBS booth and as a golfer, he doesn't know enough about the Tour and on-course commentating to get that job.

> > >

> > >

> >

> > That didn't stop former NFL tight end Bob Trumpy from calling golf on NBC back in the day. Or Vin Scully. Or Jim Lampley. If CBS wants to keep Romo and Romo wants to do golf as part of it he will. Especially since Romo is tight with Jim Nantz.

>

> Yep. And non NFL guys like Musburger, Curt Gowdy and on and on. Lots of non-golfers that have been among the best to work some golf for sure.

>

Don't forget about Verne Lundquist in a hole tower. Some seem to confuse a walking course reporter with a hole/tower reporter. Other hosts like Brian Anderson when he did golf along with Terry Gannon, Mike Tirico, Dan Hicks. Whit Watson. Pat Summeral. Bob Papa. Mark Rolfing. The number of people go on. One doesn't have to play a sport on a professional level or at all to have a keen understanding of it.

 

[Holy Moses]

> @grm24 said:

> > @Hawkeye77 said:

> > > @grm24 said:

> > > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > > I'll miss Gary McCord. He's one of my favorite tower announcers ever, right up there with Ben Wright.

> > > > >

> > > > > I agree that Tony Romo will be a replacement. Although he still needs to sign a new deal with CBS for football. That ends after this season.

> > > > >

> > > > > I assume Kostis wasn't renewed because the Konica Minolta Bizhub can now talk.

> > > >

> > > > There's no way that Romo gets the gig even though a hire like that might bring more non-traditional golfers to the CBS telecast. As good as he is in the NFL on CBS booth and as a golfer, he doesn't know enough about the Tour and on-course commentating to get that job.

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > That didn't stop former NFL tight end Bob Trumpy from calling golf on NBC back in the day. Or Vin Scully. Or Jim Lampley. If CBS wants to keep Romo and Romo wants to do golf as part of it he will. Especially since Romo is tight with Jim Nantz.

> >

> > Yep. And non NFL guys like Musburger, Curt Gowdy and on and on. Lots of non-golfers that have been among the best to work some golf for sure.

> >

> Don't forget about Verne Lundquist in a hole tower. Some seem to confuse a walking course reporter with a hole/tower reporter. Other hosts like Brian Anderson when he did golf along with Terry Gannon, Mike Tirico, Dan Hicks. Whit Watson. Pat Summeral. Bob Papa. Mark Rolfing. The number of people go on. One doesn't have to play a sport on a professional level or at all to have a keen understanding of it.

>

 

Anderson, Gannon, Tirico, Hicks, Watson, Summeral, and Papa are PBP or color guys, not on hole towers or walking with the players. Lundquist might be the exception, but he only worked majors. Rolfing played in college. I just don’t see CBS hiring anyone for the open positions that doesn’t have a long history playing the game or being closely associated with it like Bones. It’s one thing to call PBP - you don’t need to have played it for that. But it’s another thing to be in a tower or walking with the players.

[Hawkeye77]

Summerall worked the tower at 18 forever at The Masters. He was the CBS lead play by play guy on golf, but still working the tower with Venturi.

 

Glieber, Ray Scott, Vin Scully, and . . . . . . . . . . . Henry Longhurst all worked towers at The Masters.

 

But I agree CBS will make the mistake of hiring golfers for towers/"booth" - they don't always make the best announcers, but IMO are more valuable on the course. I used to cringe (forgive me Jack) when Nicklaus would occasionally come on ABC back in the day and call a little golf, many others have been not so great.

[Rangeballz]

Is John Brodie available?

 

Or can we get Ben Wright, Peter Allis, or Renton Laidlaw for one year?

 

Won't miss McCord at all, but I thought Kostis was OK.

[clutchfan]

Monty!

[Sixcat]

Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

[Holy Moses]

> @Sixcat said:

> Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

 

What changes are you expecting?

[Sixcat]

> @"Holy Moses" said:

> > @Sixcat said:

> > Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

>

> What changes are you expecting?

 

I don't expect changes in the booth. Nantz will be there until he decides not to be. Faldo will be there at least through his current contract. The PGA Tour has made no secret, they are looking at alternative ways to distribute content. Given the ever-changing nature of content viewing, it's becoming more and more important to stream in order to remain relevant. The PGA Tour is discussing the possibility of renewing with CBS if Viacom will turn TruTV or another channel into the "PGA Tour Network." https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/pga-tour-to-begin-bid-process-for-rights-deals-all-of-which-are-up-after-2021.html

 

In a nutshell, I believe CBS will begin changing the way broadcasts are produced in an effort to win the PGA Tour over. Otherwise, the PGA Tour may buy Golf Channel and CBS will be frozen out altogether. Especially considering NBC is ahead of the game (see link provided).

 

https://www.pgatour.com/company/2019/10/07/live-streaming-every-shot-live-during-the-players-championship-2020.html

 

[3jacker]

Golf is in a huge recession/depression.

The least of it's problems are the announcers.

[MidwestGolfBum]

> @wmblake2000 said:

> > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > CBS just made a statement. Kostis and McCord are being replaced by a dear friend that CBS loves - commercials.

>

> Thank God. Their broadcasts need more commercials.

 

>Agreed! They were almost down to showing 10 minutes of actual golf an hour, which is a total atrocity.

[Ferguson]

I wonder waht > @ebrasmus21 said:

> > @Badds said:

> > But will the Konica Minolta BizHub contract be renewed?

>

> Surely you’re referring to the Konica Minolta BizHub Swing Vision Camera?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Without permission from CBS, Kostis tried to film his daughter's wedding ceremony with the KMBSVC and let's just say it didn't go well.

 

The daughter is now having marital problems.

[ebrasmus21]

> @Ferguson said:

> I wonder waht > @ebrasmus21 said:

> > > @Badds said:

> > > But will the Konica Minolta BizHub contract be renewed?

> >

> > Surely you’re referring to the Konica Minolta BizHub Swing Vision Camera?

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Without permission from CBS, Kostis tried to film his daughter's wedding ceremony with the KMBSVC and let's just say it didn't go well.

>

> The daughter is now having marital problems.

 

As we all know, marriage can bring with it complications of all kinds.

[MountainGoat]

> @Sixcat said:

> > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > @Sixcat said:

> > > Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

> >

> > What changes are you expecting?

>

> I don't expect changes in the booth. Nantz will be there until he decides not to be. Faldo will be there at least through his current contract. The PGA Tour has made no secret, they are looking at alternative ways to distribute content. Given the ever-changing nature of content viewing, it's becoming more and more important to stream in order to remain relevant. The PGA Tour is discussing the possibility of renewing with CBS if Viacom will turn TruTV or another channel into the "PGA Tour Network." https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/pga-tour-to-begin-bid-process-for-rights-deals-all-of-which-are-up-after-2021.html

>

> In a nutshell, I believe CBS will begin changing the way broadcasts are produced in an effort to win the PGA Tour over. Otherwise, the PGA Tour may buy Golf Channel and CBS will be frozen out altogether. Especially considering NBC is ahead of the game (see link provided).

>

> https://www.pgatour.com/company/2019/10/07/live-streaming-every-shot-live-during-the-players-championship-2020.html

 

This is the essence of the thought I presented earlier for which I was so roundly criticized. The Tour wants to fundamentally change the way golf is broadcast, and I'm not convinced CBS really wants to stay involved. I remember when they walked away from the NFL for a few years by getting outbid by FOX. Everyone laughed at the notion that FOX was going to broadcast football, because the network's other programming was in its infancy at the time. It cost CBS a fortune to get back in the game. Right now, NBC is the leader in the clubhouse for securing future rights.

 

[Lacey Underall]

Golf telecasts are like a 30 year old house that desperately needs to be remodeled. Linoleum in the kitchen, dark stained cabinets, and wallpaper everywhere. You have a great crop of young talent on the PGA Tour and producers have no idea how to showcase it. Getting rid of 70 year old announcers is a good step but ONLY IF the replacements are not even more boring (que Justin Leonard).

[belacyrf]

Personally I LOVED McCord. He made things so enjoyable. I can't recount how many times I would catch myself laughing at some of the stupid things he would do and say. And yes that was part of his schtick. It worked and was completely enjoyable. Costas was awesome as well. Loved his analysis of the swing and his input. So very valuable.

 

 

[KillerPenguin]

> @Sixcat said:

> Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

 

Your lips to God's ears.

[Sixcat]

> @MountainGoat said:

> > @Sixcat said:

> > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > @Sixcat said:

> > > > Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

> > >

> > > What changes are you expecting?

> >

> > I don't expect changes in the booth. Nantz will be there until he decides not to be. Faldo will be there at least through his current contract. The PGA Tour has made no secret, they are looking at alternative ways to distribute content. Given the ever-changing nature of content viewing, it's becoming more and more important to stream in order to remain relevant. The PGA Tour is discussing the possibility of renewing with CBS if Viacom will turn TruTV or another channel into the "PGA Tour Network." https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/pga-tour-to-begin-bid-process-for-rights-deals-all-of-which-are-up-after-2021.html

> >

> > In a nutshell, I believe CBS will begin changing the way broadcasts are produced in an effort to win the PGA Tour over. Otherwise, the PGA Tour may buy Golf Channel and CBS will be frozen out altogether. Especially considering NBC is ahead of the game (see link provided).

> >

> > https://www.pgatour.com/company/2019/10/07/live-streaming-every-shot-live-during-the-players-championship-2020.html

>

> This is the essence of the thought I presented earlier for which I was so roundly criticized. The Tour wants to fundamentally change the way golf is broadcast, and I'm not convinced CBS really wants to stay involved. I remember when they walked away from the NFL for a few years by getting outbid by FOX. Everyone laughed at the notion that FOX was going to broadcast football, because the network's other programming was in its infancy at the time. It cost CBS a fortune to get back in the game. Right now, NBC is the leader in the clubhouse for securing future rights.

>

 

I think it's reasonable to assume everything the PGA Tour has done over the past few months is correlated in some way in respect to broadcasting rights. Why else would they open up TV negotiations more than 3 years ahead of the current contracts expiring. No professional sport has done that before. It risks leaving a network (and it's content) in a "lame-duck" situation.

 

I agree NBC is the leader in the clubhouse. I can also foresee a partnership of sorts between NBC/Golf Channel and the PGA Tour. Golf Channel is starved for content and the PGA Tour is hungry to give it's massive amounts of content a home.

[redfirebird08]

> @Sixcat said:

> > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > @Sixcat said:

> > > Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

> >

> > What changes are you expecting?

>

> I don't expect changes in the booth. Nantz will be there until he decides not to be. Faldo will be there at least through his current contract. The PGA Tour has made no secret, they are looking at alternative ways to distribute content. Given the ever-changing nature of content viewing, it's becoming more and more important to stream in order to remain relevant. The PGA Tour is discussing the possibility of renewing with CBS if Viacom will turn TruTV or another channel into the "PGA Tour Network." https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/pga-tour-to-begin-bid-process-for-rights-deals-all-of-which-are-up-after-2021.html

>

> In a nutshell, I believe CBS will begin changing the way broadcasts are produced in an effort to win the PGA Tour over. Otherwise, the PGA Tour may buy Golf Channel and CBS will be frozen out altogether. Especially considering NBC is ahead of the game (see link provided).

>

> https://www.pgatour.com/company/2019/10/07/live-streaming-every-shot-live-during-the-players-championship-2020.html

>

 

I think they should just buy Golf Channel. That's a better move than creating a 2nd golf network.

[MountainGoat]

> @redfirebird08 said:

> > @Sixcat said:

> > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > @Sixcat said:

> > > > Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

> > >

> > > What changes are you expecting?

> >

> > I don't expect changes in the booth. Nantz will be there until he decides not to be. Faldo will be there at least through his current contract. The PGA Tour has made no secret, they are looking at alternative ways to distribute content. Given the ever-changing nature of content viewing, it's becoming more and more important to stream in order to remain relevant. The PGA Tour is discussing the possibility of renewing with CBS if Viacom will turn TruTV or another channel into the "PGA Tour Network." https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/pga-tour-to-begin-bid-process-for-rights-deals-all-of-which-are-up-after-2021.html

> >

> > In a nutshell, I believe CBS will begin changing the way broadcasts are produced in an effort to win the PGA Tour over. Otherwise, the PGA Tour may buy Golf Channel and CBS will be frozen out altogether. Especially considering NBC is ahead of the game (see link provided).

> >

> > https://www.pgatour.com/company/2019/10/07/live-streaming-every-shot-live-during-the-players-championship-2020.html

> >

>

> I think they should just buy Golf Channel. That's a better move than creating a 2nd golf network.

 

The Golf Channel is already owned by NBC Sports Group. It's not for sale. Also, NBC Sports has PGA Tour Live, which is the network's direct-to-consumer live streaming product. That plus the Golf Channel's Livestream product creates the sort of all-inclusive broadcast package the Tour is looking for. Frankly, the CBS production is looking more than a little dated. The issue for CBS is whether they want to invest in something to compete with what NBC already has in place. I'm guessing not. They've got the Masters and the PGA Championship, neither of which are Tour products. If they can hold on to those without having to cover second and third tier events, I'll bet they'll be happy.

 

[Sixcat]

> @redfirebird08 said:

> > @Sixcat said:

> > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > @Sixcat said:

> > > > Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

> > >

> > > What changes are you expecting?

> >

> > I don't expect changes in the booth. Nantz will be there until he decides not to be. Faldo will be there at least through his current contract. The PGA Tour has made no secret, they are looking at alternative ways to distribute content. Given the ever-changing nature of content viewing, it's becoming more and more important to stream in order to remain relevant. The PGA Tour is discussing the possibility of renewing with CBS if Viacom will turn TruTV or another channel into the "PGA Tour Network." https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/pga-tour-to-begin-bid-process-for-rights-deals-all-of-which-are-up-after-2021.html

> >

> > In a nutshell, I believe CBS will begin changing the way broadcasts are produced in an effort to win the PGA Tour over. Otherwise, the PGA Tour may buy Golf Channel and CBS will be frozen out altogether. Especially considering NBC is ahead of the game (see link provided).

> >

> > https://www.pgatour.com/company/2019/10/07/live-streaming-every-shot-live-during-the-players-championship-2020.html

> >

>

> I think they should just buy Golf Channel. That's a better move than creating a 2nd golf network.

 

This interview on the Shotgun Start is more in-depth and informative than I could ever be. The interview begins at the 27:30 mark.

 

http://shotgunstart.libsyn.com/an-interview-with-john-ourand-of-sbj-on-pga-tour-tv-rights-negotiations

[redfirebird08]

> @MountainGoat said:

> > @redfirebird08 said:

> > > @Sixcat said:

> > > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > > @Sixcat said:

> > > > > Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

> > > >

> > > > What changes are you expecting?

> > >

> > > I don't expect changes in the booth. Nantz will be there until he decides not to be. Faldo will be there at least through his current contract. The PGA Tour has made no secret, they are looking at alternative ways to distribute content. Given the ever-changing nature of content viewing, it's becoming more and more important to stream in order to remain relevant. The PGA Tour is discussing the possibility of renewing with CBS if Viacom will turn TruTV or another channel into the "PGA Tour Network." https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/pga-tour-to-begin-bid-process-for-rights-deals-all-of-which-are-up-after-2021.html

> > >

> > > In a nutshell, I believe CBS will begin changing the way broadcasts are produced in an effort to win the PGA Tour over. Otherwise, the PGA Tour may buy Golf Channel and CBS will be frozen out altogether. Especially considering NBC is ahead of the game (see link provided).

> > >

> > > https://www.pgatour.com/company/2019/10/07/live-streaming-every-shot-live-during-the-players-championship-2020.html

> > >

> >

> > I think they should just buy Golf Channel. That's a better move than creating a 2nd golf network.

>

> The Golf Channel is already owned by NBC Sports Group. It's not for sale. Also, NBC Sports has PGA Tour Live, which is the network's direct-to-consumer live streaming product. That plus the Golf Channel's Livestream product creates the sort of all-inclusive broadcast package the Tour is looking for. Frankly, the CBS production is looking more than a little dated. The issue for CBS is whether they want to invest in something to compete with what NBC already has in place. I'm guessing not. They've got the Masters and the PGA Championship, neither of which are Tour products. If they can hold on to those without having to cover second and third tier events, I'll bet they'll be happy.

>

 

I agree that CBS probably would not mind dropping the rest of their Tour package and just keep the two majors. Jim Nantz probably would not be happy about that, but it would be a good deal for golf fans if you had every regular Tour event without the stupid 15 minute delay between Golf Channel and CBS.

[2ball]

> @"Holy Moses" said:

> Their contracts were not renewed. Who should be their replacements?

>

> https://golfweek.com/2019/10/26/gary-mccord-peter-kostis-wont-return-cbs-golf-team/

>

>

 

No one. Get rid of Ferherty too. He just rambles and thinks he's funny.

[golfer07840]

> @"Holy Moses" said:

> > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > I'll miss Gary McCord. He's one of my favorite tower announcers ever, right up there with Ben Wright.

> >

> > I agree that Tony Romo will be a replacement. Although he still needs to sign a new deal with CBS for football. That ends after this season.

> >

> > I assume Kostis wasn't renewed because the Konica Minolta Bizhub can now talk.

>

> There's no way that Romo gets the gig even though a hire like that might bring more non-traditional golfers to the CBS telecast. As good as he is in the NFL on CBS booth and as a golfer, he doesn't know enough about the Tour and on-course commentating to get that job.

>

>

 

Truth is, Romo isn't even that good at football. Never shuts up and lets the game breathe.

[landolakes]

I enjoyed both.

[MountainGoat]

> @Sixcat said:

> > @redfirebird08 said:

> > > @Sixcat said:

> > > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > > @Sixcat said:

> > > > > Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

> > > >

> > > > What changes are you expecting?

> > >

> > > I don't expect changes in the booth. Nantz will be there until he decides not to be. Faldo will be there at least through his current contract. The PGA Tour has made no secret, they are looking at alternative ways to distribute content. Given the ever-changing nature of content viewing, it's becoming more and more important to stream in order to remain relevant. The PGA Tour is discussing the possibility of renewing with CBS if Viacom will turn TruTV or another channel into the "PGA Tour Network." https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/pga-tour-to-begin-bid-process-for-rights-deals-all-of-which-are-up-after-2021.html

> > >

> > > In a nutshell, I believe CBS will begin changing the way broadcasts are produced in an effort to win the PGA Tour over. Otherwise, the PGA Tour may buy Golf Channel and CBS will be frozen out altogether. Especially considering NBC is ahead of the game (see link provided).

> > >

> > > https://www.pgatour.com/company/2019/10/07/live-streaming-every-shot-live-during-the-players-championship-2020.html

> > >

> >

> > I think they should just buy Golf Channel. That's a better move than creating a 2nd golf network.

>

> This interview on the Shotgun Start is more in-depth and informative than I could ever be. The interview begins at the 27:30 mark.

>

> http://shotgunstart.libsyn.com/an-interview-with-john-ourand-of-sbj-on-pga-tour-tv-rights-negotiations

 

Interesting interview. The piece of this that confuses me is the desire of the Tour to own a broadcast company, like the Golf Channel. The Tour is a non-profit organization. How does a non-profit own or have an ownership stake in a profit-making business?

 

[TreyWingbat]

With Tiger still being relevant and showing that he can still play, I think CBS wants to stay involved.

 

If Eldrick was done, they would probably have just walked away.

[Holy Moses]

> @MountainGoat said:

> > @Sixcat said:

> > > @redfirebird08 said:

> > > > @Sixcat said:

> > > > > @"Holy Moses" said:

> > > > > > @Sixcat said:

> > > > > > Personally, I believe this is the opening act of what will be wholesale changes for CBS Golf prior to coming back in January. More changes will follow!

> > > > >

> > > > > What changes are you expecting?

> > > >

> > > > I don't expect changes in the booth. Nantz will be there until he decides not to be. Faldo will be there at least through his current contract. The PGA Tour has made no secret, they are looking at alternative ways to distribute content. Given the ever-changing nature of content viewing, it's becoming more and more important to stream in order to remain relevant. The PGA Tour is discussing the possibility of renewing with CBS if Viacom will turn TruTV or another channel into the "PGA Tour Network." https://awfulannouncing.com/golf/pga-tour-to-begin-bid-process-for-rights-deals-all-of-which-are-up-after-2021.html

> > > >

> > > > In a nutshell, I believe CBS will begin changing the way broadcasts are produced in an effort to win the PGA Tour over. Otherwise, the PGA Tour may buy Golf Channel and CBS will be frozen out altogether. Especially considering NBC is ahead of the game (see link provided).

> > > >

> > > > https://www.pgatour.com/company/2019/10/07/live-streaming-every-shot-live-during-the-players-championship-2020.html

> > > >

> > >

> > > I think they should just buy Golf Channel. That's a better move than creating a 2nd golf network.

> >

> > This interview on the Shotgun Start is more in-depth and informative than I could ever be. The interview begins at the 27:30 mark.

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> > http://shotgunstart.libsyn.com/an-interview-with-john-ourand-of-sbj-on-pga-tour-tv-rights-negotiations

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> Interesting interview. The piece of this that confuses me is the desire of the Tour to own a broadcast company, like the Golf Channel. The Tour is a non-profit organization. How does a non-profit own or have an ownership stake in a profit-making business?

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Just like the other pro sports leagues do