Golf Channel Re-Inks Analysts & Champ Tour Heads North
by Ryan Ballengee on Feb 5, 2010 10:18 AM EST
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A couple of news releases came across my inbox in the last two days that I wanted to pass along.
One, Brandel Chamblee and Frank Nobilo signed contract extensions with Golf Channel through 2014. Say what you will about anyone at Golf Channel (since I know you will), but I think these two guys are among the best in the biz when it comes to analysis.
Second, the Champions Tour has announced another new event for 2010. It's the Montreal Championship in French Canadia. The tournament will be a $1.8 million purse, played in July, and the tournament will be a recipient of CAN$2.3 million in funding to promote the event.
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I like Nobilo and Chamblee as well. I think we often forget it’s not all about TV ratings. Bringing an event to town is always good for the local economy. As I recall Dave Barr played a few then Senuor Tour events years ago…I can’t remember hearing anything about him for some time. I think Richard Zokol is over 50 now…I seem to remember he’s gone into the design business.
by pingforever on Feb 5, 2010 10:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Glad to hear they’ve kept two of their smart analysts.
Now if they would send Lerner to golf history class and … well, you know the rest of the rant.
by Old Man Par on Feb 5, 2010 10:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
i don’t always like Chamblee, which is a compliment; because it means he’s willing to say exactly what he feels. I agree sometimes, but sometimes i don’t, but i always respect his opinions. It took me awhile to get there, but I consider him the best TGC has to offer. Nobilo is too nice for my taste.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 5, 2010 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
F's
Jalapeno pepper is too nice for your taste!
The Saints are in the SUPER BOWL....WHO DAT!
by em66 on Feb 6, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TANK you sir!
And a happy Peyton Manning to you.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 6, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the good laugh, F&G. Well played.
by Old Man Par on Feb 6, 2010 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Two quality guys
I definitely like those two and am glad to hear TGC is keeping them around.
by Double Eagle on Feb 5, 2010 12:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
more power to 'em
Still like Nobs even though he tends to ramble from time to time
Used to like Chamblee until he was put in the #2 chair and thought he had to be Johnny Miller Lite with constant criticism of the players…like they intended to hit the ball where it ended up.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
by courtgolf on Feb 5, 2010 12:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
CG,
I think Franks rambling has something to do with his English background…Ever notice Wendy and Easing?? LOL LOL…as for Chamblee, I kind of like his stirring the pot once in a while…get away from that blandness we have been fed…I think along with these two, we need the OL BIKINI WAX man as moderator…STUB
by thinker on Feb 5, 2010 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol – he’s from New Zealand. Now if you had said that it had to do with the down under traditions of tipping the pints… :-D
what “blandness” ? I thought you said that you prefer the Euro Tour broadcast guys over the US Tour broadcasts.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
by courtgolf on Feb 5, 2010 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey ! I thought America had an English background !
and you do have to do everything bigger and better :)
by Easingwold on Feb 6, 2010 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't watch TGC much anymore, but
it seems like everytime I flip over there I see Lauren Thompson……hmmmmm, seems like I’m flipping over there more often now……lol
The Saints are in the SUPER BOWL....WHO DAT!
by em66 on Feb 5, 2010 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
now THERE’S an idea … TGC2 – all Lauren Thompson commercials and shows…all the time :-)
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
by courtgolf on Feb 5, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
uh-huh…..(your wife is looking over your shoulder…isn’t she) (lol)
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
by courtgolf on Feb 5, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When it
was known as the SENIORS TOUR, there were 2 events played in Canada…Haven’t followed it lately, are there no others?…and because it’s in FRENCH Canada, are they going to have to do interviews in French?…STUB
by thinker on Feb 5, 2010 1:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No others ? Come on – they’re playing all four days of summer in Montreal !! :-D
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
by courtgolf on Feb 5, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Surely the Bob and Doug McKenzie
Hosers Championship is still running, eh?
by TXQ on Feb 5, 2010 1:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, don't
knock Montreal….some great restaurants up there….STUB
by thinker on Feb 5, 2010 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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