MartynB
Assistant Pro
He’s in full flow this afternoon, I expect his underwear to be slightly damp the way he is spouting the usual over the top *****.
Mark Roe
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Parsaregood
Head Pro
I have to say I cant stand Roe he has a boring monotone voice, not much personality and tries to bum up the European guys and put down American players for no good reason. I do quite like Monty as an in studio guy as I feel he has a lot to offer but is not really a good commentator. Definitely agreed sky needs more guys like butch, Riley and Beemer they at least have enthusiasm and personality
Unfortunately nearly all take a turn for the worst at Augusta. The levels of sycophancy for the course, tournament and heaven forbid if Jack drops in 😱.
In normal times, I also find Roe hard work and prefer pretty much any of the other commentators.
In normal times, I also find Roe hard work and prefer pretty much any of the other commentators.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
Mostly agree but I find Butch is excellent and manages to always be impartial. Comes across brilliantly. I also like listening to him, very knowledgeable man.
JT77
Tour Winner
I don’t particularly like roe however, he isn’t that bad, there are far worse commentators across sports than him. Butch is great, very good to listen too, I also like Doherty but these folk can’t go all the time. Roe is fine, not great but fine, he is no ray Wilkins though so I don’t get the hate.
Just to add, I really like rich beam too seems like he would be good craic especially if him and radar were on the lash!!
Just to add, I really like rich beam too seems like he would be good craic especially if him and radar were on the lash!!
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Parsaregood
Head Pro
I don't think anybody hates him they just find his commentary very boring and he lacks the zest and enthusiasm of other more interesting guys. He's also very biased towards certain guys which is pretty annoying itself
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I could listen to Butch all day. And Rich Beem for that matter. I like Murray as well and he knows how to paint the picture and lets the words dictate rather than talking all the time when viewers can see what's happening for themselves. All the best have done that. Less is more
I don't know if it is fashion, an edict from directors etc but commentators now seem afraid of quiet. I suspect they are told to fill air constantly as rarely are the pictures allowed to be shown and nothing said. Benaud was the master of this, Jim Laker was also wonderful. Barry Davies managed it in football but all football commentators now and for a while feel the need to talk constantly. Clive Tyldesley even does a blinkin monologue before the start of a match 😵.
Incidentally, I agree with the positive comments about the rest of the Sky team.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I was fortunate enough to know Dan Maskell, the BBC tennis commentator and he spoke exactly the same way as he'd commentate. Even in a normal conversation around the golf course, he'd pause, let what he'd said sink in and then either continue or respond to your reply. Alliss (in his prime, not so much these days) Laker, Benaud, Arlott, Ted Lowe, Brian Moore and Barry Davies were all excellent at judging when to speak and when to be quiet
Marshy77
Journeyman Pro
What's going on with the hair!!!
Was watching the golf last night and my wife said he looks a bit lemon.
Got to be honest I don't mind him, far more annoying people out there.
Was watching the golf last night and my wife said he looks a bit lemon.
Got to be honest I don't mind him, far more annoying people out there.
Svenska
Assistant Pro
He's the absolute pits, there's surely someone waiting in the wings better than this helmet?
Foles
New member
McGinley....lovely guy...rubbish commentator
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HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Share the sentiment (but be careful with the language or the moderators will have a word in your shell like). (Mod Edit..we already have) McGinley and Roe simply don't cut it as commentators. As plain as that and so get people in that can do the job better. Sky were using Ken Brown I think during the UK swing and even though he's old guard he has a proper depth of knowledge and could still get the message across to the viewer
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sunshine
Well-known member
Agree wholeheartedly.
The pair of them are so sycophantic with certain players. Especially Roe commenting on anything Tiger does.
Swango1980
Well-known member
However, you could play a great drinking game whilst watching the golf. Anytime Mark Roe says "The Game of Golf" you must take a shot. You'd become more drunk than the guy that has to have a shot any time a putt is holed.
jack1
Assistant Pro
I hate Faldo and his fake American accent. Also the awful woman hettie? But they got rid of her
3offTheTee
Tour Rookie
Ironic this post has returned. A guy at our place today said Roe would come and give a one day Group Lesson. The cost £1600. Cannot stand the man and my colleague was surprise nobody wanted him as a visitor/ teacher
birdyhunter
Active member
Oh I don't know.. Monty is useful if you forgot who won the Ryder Cup in 2010 and need reminding.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I like Faldo (I may be biased) but he still calls it as he sees it. I think you mean Henni Zuel who I think won on the LET then retired through injury. I actually think she does ok especially during the ladies coverage. The next one on the block will be Issi Mehmet but having met her she's quite personable and with some training will hold her own much better (if used properly by Sky)
davidy233
Tour Rookie
Awful commentator - not quite as bad as he was as a Ryder Cup captain though.
