CBS announces PGA Tour addition as stalwart | Golf News

CBS has revealed that Colt Knost will step into Ian Baker-Finch’s sneakers as an analyst for its PGA Tour and major championship broadcasts following the Australian’s retirement.

Baker-Finch, who claimed the 1991 Open Championship, served as the cornerstone of CBS’s golf coverage for almost 20 years alongside Jim Nantz in the “Super Tower,” before stepping down at the conclusion of the PGA Tour’s common season in August. The 65-year-old was honored with a heartfelt farewell from Tiger Woods.

When PGA Tour coverage returns to CBS in January with the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, the community will elevate Knost to the commentary sales space. The 40-year-old made his mark as an distinctive newbie before competing in 199 PGA Tour occasions, and has since established himself as an on-course reporter for CBS and podcast host, never hesitating to voice his ideas on golf’s hot-button topics.

Knost will be a part of forces with Nantz, 2008 Masters winner Trevor Immelman, and former PGA Tour victor Frank Nobilo in the published tower. Dottie Pepper will keep her position offering on-course analysis, while Amanda Balionis will deal with participant interviews.

“Colt has become a valued voice on our team, bringing insight, energy, and his engaging personality to every broadcast,” said Harold Bryant, CBS’s govt producer and govt vice president for manufacturing.

“Elevating him alongside Jim, Trevor, and Frank in our Super Tower is a natural next step that reflects the trust and respect he’s earned.”

Knost, a former world No. 1 newbie, captured the U.S. Amateur in 2007 and was a member of the victorious U.S. Walker Cup squad that same yr.

He made the leap to skilled golf shortly after, and within twelve months, he had claimed two victories on the Nationwide Tour, which is now called the Korn Ferry Tour.

Following his card acquisition in 2009, triumph on the PGA Tour remained elusive for him. Across 199 event appearances, he failed to secure a single victory, though he did make 92 cuts and achieved 5 top-five placements. During this period, he accrued $4.3 million in earnings.

His last tour look got here at the WM Phoenix Open in 2020, where he announced his retirement after failing to make the cut. His profession spotlight was a T3 end at The Players in 2016, though his later years have been hampered by persistent wrist issues.

Following the loss of his PGA Tour enjoying standing, the prospect to be a part of the CBS broadcasting group proved irresistible. Half a decade later, he has landed one of golf broadcasting’s most prestigious positions, offering commentary for the Masters, the PGA Championship and quite a few high-profile PGA Tour competitions.

“All I can say is wow,” Knost posted on social media following the announcement. “This is by far the biggest honor of my golf career!”.

“Can’t wait to be up in the Super Tower with Jim, Trevor, and my man Frank! Torrey Pines can’t get here fast enough! Let’s get this party started!”.