Golf Announcers

[Golf_Gal]

Why do they whisper when they're not even near the players? Have always wondered that!!

[O.B. Right]

I've wondered the same thing. However . .last weekend I was watching some tournament or other and the announcer was talking normally while a player was putting. Even though the player couldn't hear it, it was distracting to me! Anybody else ever notice this?

[Vance87]

Tiger Woods can hear a hummingbird sleep from miles away. Actually he can hear me type this right now. Gotta go...

[uttexas]

Probably out of habit and part to set an example.

[goblue107501]

One thing to keep in mind is where they are at. They might not be right next to the guy on TV, but if they are in the tower on the 18th green, there is a good chance that there are guys playing that hole and could be on the green right below them. If you pay real close attention you can notice the times when there is no one around. The voices will go back to normal.

[Golf_Gal]

Hmmm....Good point, I've never really noticed that...

[dummyisdumb]

There are on-course reporters, so they would have to talk quietly.

Tower Announcers may just do it for courtesy of everybody watching, because it could be distracting.

[flopdarock]

im whispering right now... it is a golf forum after all