I thought Ronan Rafferty was good on Sky but he seems to have also gone.Anyone remember Renton Laidlaw, now that guy could commentate, golf commentary with atmosphere.
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I thought he still did it for the BBC ?
The Golf Channel.
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Ah right - must have interloped across for a chat because I'm sure I remember him chatting to Ken Brown at The Open
macca64
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Spot on, apart from Boxy the rest really are poor !
stevelev
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Rather than Sky wasting all the money they already do, it would be much better if the Golf Channel aired over here again. When I was contemplating getting into golf it seemed like a good channel with good programmes, coverages, articles and a variety of presenters to suit most people.
The one thing I can't stand about american presenters and commentators is the way they wear the stupid headsets and mics, rather than the discrete style they wear over here. And the amount of Ad's is unnecessary and irritating.
But Roe is awful, no matter how popular he was/ is the fact he is short game coach to many current pro's He chats drivel and seems to put any one not playing his style of short game down. I'm sure if he was a multiple winning pro (not just a couple out of the hundreds of appearances) and spent some time with a voice coach to brighten up his monotone droning he would be better. Holmes and Pugh together are ok, Holmes on his own no good, and Lee is fine prob the best of the bunch.
Maybe the Beeb should offer their commentary team to Sky to share the viewings
The one thing I can't stand about american presenters and commentators is the way they wear the stupid headsets and mics, rather than the discrete style they wear over here. And the amount of Ad's is unnecessary and irritating.
But Roe is awful, no matter how popular he was/ is the fact he is short game coach to many current pro's He chats drivel and seems to put any one not playing his style of short game down. I'm sure if he was a multiple winning pro (not just a couple out of the hundreds of appearances) and spent some time with a voice coach to brighten up his monotone droning he would be better. Holmes and Pugh together are ok, Holmes on his own no good, and Lee is fine prob the best of the bunch.
Maybe the Beeb should offer their commentary team to Sky to share the viewings
I find it astonishing that anyone thinks the BBC team is anything other that rank rotten.
Each to their own though.
There will be no golf on the BBC fairly soon I would think,not soon enough for me.
Each to their own though.
There will be no golf on the BBC fairly soon I would think,not soon enough for me.
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Thankfully the Open is protected so will stay away from Sky.
I find it astonishing you lot take the time to moan about something that's not really very important in life- but each to their own
I find it astonishing you lot take the time to moan about something that's not really very important in life- but each to their own
Who's moaning?
Stating an opinion is different to moaning.
Is the Open always going to be stuck on the BBC? Surely not? I would have thought money would talk.
EuanRoss
Assistant Pro
I can't believe there are people that think Soimoin Holmes is anything other than a complete and utter prat on TV. Tony Johnstone is by far one of the best, especially when he's yakking on about the wildlife in Africa. Monty irritates me. Don't mind Roe. Riley, Boxall, Clark, Barter, Murray all class. I like Rob Lee. Butch is always good value for a "WOW". Critchley, I'm not too keen on.
As for the beeb, I just don't like it, all the guys doing golf on Sky are golf people, there are a few on the beeb who are jacks of all trades and masters of none. Peter Alliss has almost become a parody of himself, anyone who hasn't seen the tweeter Alliss twitter account should check it out.
As for the beeb, I just don't like it, all the guys doing golf on Sky are golf people, there are a few on the beeb who are jacks of all trades and masters of none. Peter Alliss has almost become a parody of himself, anyone who hasn't seen the tweeter Alliss twitter account should check it out.
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It's on a list of sporting events that must be broadcast on terrestrial telly - along with things like Olympics , World Cup , Commonwealth Games and a few more
Thankfully because BBC do uninterupted coverage all day long with zero adverts or the need to keep going back to listen to bumbling buffons like Monty.
kid2
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Very much how i would see it also..... I think the older boys just have a charm and character about them though.... Dennis Pugh, Peter Allis....I love watching Ken on the course.... I think the banther between him and the studio is very witty....
And on the PGA i would say Roger Maltbie and Gary McCord have at least a slight sense of humour.... And Feherty just rips the preverbials out of everyone...:lol:
I am sure that isn't the case and it could be taken to Sky as long as highlights are continued on free to air tv. Maybe not? I am sure I saw an article discussing it recently.???
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It might have changed category from A to B if that's the case
But I understand the BBC count it as a jewel and last year Mr Dawson said it wasn't about the money but tradition and standards and wanting golf to be watched by the biggest audience possible - hopefully that means it stay on the BBC
I'm sorry but the sky team is superior to the BBC offering with one exception...Ken Brown. I like Rob Lee but would drop Roe for Brown and have them as the three commentators, with Boxall and Radar on the course.
t_osulliv
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I think they should push the boat out and get holly sonders from the golf channel 
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TV commentator's job is to add to the pictures, not just state the blindingly obvious. In addition he/she should be prepared to state his opinion but not impose it.
On this basis from Sky Clark, Critchley, Boxall & Pugh pass the test. Lee, Roe & Riley do not. From the BBC I would say Alliss, Brown & Grady. The remainder do not cut it.
On this basis from Sky Clark, Critchley, Boxall & Pugh pass the test. Lee, Roe & Riley do not. From the BBC I would say Alliss, Brown & Grady. The remainder do not cut it.
kid2
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mchacker
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Radar is the man, the rest of them are most of the reason I rarely watched European tour events when I had Sky Sports. Murray and Critchley do a fantastic job of making an interesting moment boring, and I can't remember anything Holmes or Pugh ever said as I zone out. Coltart is ok and has some good banter with Rob Lee in the shotcentre.
