Jim Nantz’s subtle dig at LIV Golf leaves golfing world in awe at PGA Championship
Nantz, ever the master of his craft, unleashed his artful commentary during the PGA Championship.
Follow Us
R- Jim Nantz(Image Via CNN and Golf.com)
In the realm of golf broadcasting, Jim Nantz has proven himself adept at delivering subtle yet pointed jabs towards the controversial Saudi Arabian-backed golf league, LIV Golf. Once again, during the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, Nantz seized the opportunity to land a perfect dig.
With the seasoned announcer’s impeccable timing, the golfing world is left wondering if he has added yet another chapter to his repertoire of LIV Golf-related remarks. As the tournament teed off, Dustin Johnson, one of LIV Golf’s members, stood ready to showcase his skills.
It was at this moment that Nantz, ever the master of his craft, unleashed his artful commentary. In his signature style, he wove a sly remark into the broadcast, saying, “Not sure if you had a chance to see it, but he was the winner last week in Tulsa in a playoff over Cam Smith.” The subtly veiled reference left listeners with little doubt that Nantz had taken another subtle jab at LIV Golf.
Related: Peter Uihlein withdraws from LIV Golf lawsuit against PGA tour
Unveiling the perfect dig, broadcasting woes, and LIV Golf’s struggles:
While Dustin Johnson triumphed in LIV Golf’s tournament in Oklahoma, the viewing experience for fans was marred by programming decisions that hindered widespread coverage. The majority of the CW affiliates cut away from the playoff just as it was commencing, replacing golf with sitcom reruns, local news, and infomercials.
This programming debacle serves as a stark reminder of LIV Golf’s ongoing challenges in securing a satisfactory broadcast deal. The limitations in coverage only highlighted the stark disparity between LIV Golf and the established PGA Tour broadcasts on CBS or NBC.
According to Yahoo News, this PGA Championship marks Johnson’s second major appearance of the season as a member of LIV Golf. During the Masters last month, Nantz showcased his ability to subtly incorporate a dig at the league.
As the camera followed fellow LIV Golf member Brooks Koepka during the final round at Augusta National, Nantz cleverly worked in mentions of “The CW” into his commentary. With the tournament in its early stages, one can only anticipate Nantz’s comments growing bolder if a LIV Golf member finds themselves in contention come Sunday afternoon.
In case you missed it:
Stay Updated!
Rohit Jambhulkar
(1239 Articles Published)