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lobsterzilla Dedicated Member

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it might be because i acctually enjoy other sports as well as golf, but i quite enjoy chris berman as an announcer and johnny miller is doing a rather good job as the "shot" commentator.


as someone said ... give them a break

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Parker0065 Dedicated Member

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Berman's been around a long time and he's one of the guy's that help put ESPN on the map, but man is he tough to listen to for golf!

I guess when I'm watching a meaningless Sunday night baseball game in June I don't mind guy's like Berman trying to add some color to the broadcast but I don't need that for the US Open! Let the golf and the golf course tell the story. You don't have to yip-yap-yip-yap all day trying to make a joke out of everybodies last name!!!

It's almost like ESPN is trying to dummy down Pro Golf and turn it into the NFL! Why do I get the feeling they would have John Madden in the booth with Boomer if they could,,,lol!

Come on ESPN, Spend a little money and get a decent golf anouncer in there!
I would send Boomer home and plug in either Andy North or Scott VanPelt in the main booth with Maltby!

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Prairie Golfer Well Established Member

Prairie Golfer

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I like Chris Berman on everything, but his golf play by play isn't nearly as good as when he's on Sportscenter or the NFL.

On the other hand, I forgot how much I enjoyed not hearing Curtis Strange's voice.

As long as NBC doesn't bring back Bob Trumpy this weekend, I think I'll be ok.

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lobsterzilla Dedicated Member

lobsterzilla

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the problem is . .. a 3 hc wants the golf course to tell the story ... a 40 hc who's watching the us open to see how tigers doing (ie 90% of the espn watching viewers) want color commentary and aren't satisfied listening to johnny miller or maltby.


they're not dumbing it down, they're trying to make it interesting for the average joe.

you have to remember serious golfers are severely in minority

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powermatt99 Established Member

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I can tolerate Berman on Football and Baseball. I felt embarrassed for him today though. He lacks a certain professionalism that I associate with golf, regardless of handicap. What's next, John Madden drawing circles on Rocco's sweat-stained shirt?

The poor broadcast combined with me being at Ball State for a conference reminded me of this. Maybe we can get this guy to do golf broadcasts.
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Parker0065 Dedicated Member

Parker0065

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As long as NBC doesn't bring back Bob Trumpy this weekend, I think I'll be ok.

Just the mention of Bob Trumpy's name makes me cringe,,,lol!

In My Bag:
Driver: :Cobra Amp Cell Pro 9.5*, Stock X-Flex

3 Wood: :Cobra Bio Cell 16*, Stock X-Flex

5 Wood: Cobra Bio Cell 20*, Stock S-Flex
Irons: Bridgestone J40-CB 3-PW, Project-X 6.0

Gap Wedge::Vokey: 52* CNC  

Sand Wedge: :Vokey: 58* CNC  

Putters: Scotty Cameron Newport II 

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Chubbs Well Established Member

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I absolutely HATE Johnny Miller as a commentator. He's so damn condescending and pretentious.

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CG031 Great Member

CG031

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Berman's been around a long time and he's one of the guy's that help put ESPN on the map, but man is he tough to listen to for golf!

Great analysis. This is how I feel exactly.

the problem is . .. a 3 hc wants the golf course to tell the story ... a 40 hc who's watching the us open to see how tigers doing (ie 90% of the espn watching viewers) want color commentary and aren't satisfied listening to johnny miller or maltby.

Yeah but it's stupid. Stuff like fescue club, really? I mean, come on. It's so stupid and corny.

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KingCobra Well Established Member

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I absolutely HATE Johnny Miller as a commentator. He's so damn condescending and pretentious.

completely agree. you could tell that he was freaking out when weir got close to breaking his record.

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Three Putt Great Member

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I wonder if Berman made it to "Happy Hour" after the conclusion of play yesterday.

And as far as JM goes....here's a for the player that breaks that jackass's record! Might happen this morning.

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Iowa Hawkeye Dedicated Member

Iowa Hawkeye

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The webcast commentary was absolutely hilarious.

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AmenCorner Dedicated Member

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I have to watch them on mute. Absolutely horrible. Chris Bermann sounds like he is drunk...

actually, Berman is notorious for being a drunk.

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lobsterzilla Dedicated Member

lobsterzilla

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daddy needs his bite ....


and randomly, ya'll are ok with Maltby calling a pitch tasty ... but not berman sayin fesque club... interesting

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Driver : Diablo
3wood : Diablo
Hybrid : 3DX RC Ironwood #3 20*
Irons : j36 cb's Putter : Tour Platinum 7081Ball : TP Black LDPHome Course :Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University 74.7/134Eagle Ridge Golf Club 73.0/131


PEZGolf Great Member

PEZGolf

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I have to watch them on mute. Absolutely horrible. Chris Bermann sounds like he is drunk...

Thank God, the "A"team from NBC is now in charge--especially Roger Maltbie, and Judy Rankin.

Mitch Pezdek------Dash Aficionado and Legend in My Own Mind


soup Well Established Member

soup

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and randomly, ya'll are ok with Maltby calling a pitch tasty ... but not berman sayin fesque club... interesting

That was Jacobsen calling the chip tasty.

chad1043 Member

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You guys crack me up. I was just thinking that the guys that did the LPGA last week on Golf channel did a better job than the ESPN guys. But I really don't like the NBC guys either. Wish it was on CBS!

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shortstop20 Great Member

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I do not like Johnny Miller by any means but at least he knows something about golf.

Berman and the other clowns at his side don't know jack about golf and their comments that they perceive as funny are pretty stupid to me.

 - Joel

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