The Golf Channel's next hire needs to be...................

[uttexas]

Steve Elkington: Ok, so he might have plenty of good golf left, but I heard him on the radio yesterday, and he is pure gold. He would just about double the collective golf swing IQ over at the TGC. He's hilariously blunt and unapologetic with his opinions, but he does it in a way that isn't crude, childish, or offensive. He has diverse interests outside of golf and can intelligently discuss varied topics.

[deronsizemore]

Originally Posted by uttexas

Steve Elkington: Ok, so he might have plenty of good golf left, but I heard him on the radio yesterday, and he is pure gold. He would just about double the collective golf swing IQ over at the TGC. He's hilariously blunt and unapologetic with his opinions, but he does it in a way that isn't crude, childish, or offensive. He has diverse interests outside of golf and can intelligently discuss varied topics.

Why on earth would they hire him when they already have Wayne Player?

[iacas]

Originally Posted by deronsizemore

Why on earth would they hire him when they already have Wayne Player?

Because Wayne Player is lousy? All he says is "core" and "rotation" and "post up on the left side." And I think Rich is talking about general commenting, not just golf instruction/swing related stuff, and Wayne's never played on the PGA Tour, let alone won a major.

[nevets88]

Use Twitter and overwhelm GC with Tweets. Worked for Jason Gore to get an exemption.

[WWBDD]

[meenman]

Elk is always a great interview on Rome. The question is - will a channel owned by a major network hire someone that doesnt appear to be a puppet?

[mck]

Originally Posted by uttexas

Steve Elkington: Ok, so he might have plenty of good golf left, but I heard him on the radio yesterday, and he is pure gold. He would just about double the collective golf swing IQ over at the TGC. He's hilariously blunt and unapologetic with his opinions, but he does it in a way that isn't crude, childish, or offensive. He has diverse interests outside of golf and can intelligently discuss varied topics.

Good call. Elk's perfect for tv--but any network the gives Eric Kuselias four hours a day is not exactly great a finding talent

[uttexas]

Agree, there is something weird about how TGC handles their talent. When they "find" talent, they can let it go too easily---Peter Kessler, Vince Cellini, Scott Van Pelt, Dottie Pepper...... Elk would be great in the booth, off/on the course, swing instruction, you name it. PS I would fully support your Verchenova campaign, if you join one for Elk.:-)

[Jmdmbike]

I'd watch.

[mchepp]

Originally Posted by uttexas

Steve Elkington: Ok, so he might have plenty of good golf left, but I heard him on the radio yesterday, and he is pure gold. He would just about double the collective golf swing IQ over at the TGC. He's hilariously blunt and unapologetic with his opinions, but he does it in a way that isn't crude, childish, or offensive. He has diverse interests outside of golf and can intelligently discuss varied topics.

Awesome suggestion!

[mck]

Don't know if this has been posted before, but one of my favorite Elkington stories....

With Colin Montgomerie in the country for the Johnnie Walker Classic it seems as good a time as any to relay this fine story Steve Elkington told Golf Digest a few years ago:

"That would be the 1995 World Match Play at Wentworth. I had beaten him in a playoff for the PGA Championship at Riviera a couple months earlier, so when we got paired in the second round, it was being built up over there as a rematch, a chance for him to gain revenge.

Anyway, we're having lunch in the clubhouse there, which is a castle. Lisa and I are eating a little sandwich off in the corner. Monty has maybe 25 people at his table, royalty and all, with a fabulous buffet. Part of the spread is this huge custard castle, a replica of the one we're eating in.

So Monty gets up and goes toward the custard, and he wiped out the whole west side of the clubhouse, an entire custard wing including maybe part of the locker room. I think to myself, Isn't that nice of Monty, scooping up all that custard for all those people at his table to share?

Well, damned if he doesn't sit down and eat the whole thing himself. I turned to Lisa and said, "There ain't a man alive who can eat that much custard and beat me." I won, 2 and 1."

[GaijinGolfer]

Originally Posted by WWBDD

I was going to suggest they hire another cute, little blonde like Lauren Thompson but she would work too!

[uttexas]

[VIDEO]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd0Buzr0VR4&feature;=related[/VIDEO]

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by uttexas

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[SVTGolfer]

Originally Posted by WWBDD

^^^^^^^^^^^ THIS!!!!!!!!

And more of it!!

We all know when someone makes a good or bad swing. I dont need some old fat guy telling me Bubba Watson missed a putt. They really need to bring in more of the hotties and put them in tight pants and tops! Guaranteed to bring in more viewers, just like the local morning news has done as of late. JUST like SEAN_MILLER' avatar!!!!

[deronsizemore]

Originally Posted by iacas

Because Wayne Player is lousy? All he says is "core" and "rotation" and "post up on the left side." And I think Rich is talking about general commenting, not just golf instruction/swing related stuff, and Wayne's never played on the PGA Tour, let alone won a major.

I guess I should have used the /sarcasm tag...

[iacas]

Originally Posted by deronsizemore

I guess I should have used the /sarcasm tag...

Whew! I wasn't sure which way to go on that one, but I'm glad you cleared that up. My opinion of your knowledge was in danger of taking a hit! :)

[deronsizemore]

Originally Posted by iacas

Whew! I wasn't sure which way to go on that one, but I'm glad you cleared that up. My opinion of your knowledge was in danger of taking a hit! :)

I contemplated using a winky face smiley or something, but thought to myself: "Nah, no one will think I'm serious." lol

I had to stop watching that show because of Wayne. I don't know how the other pros on the show do it when all Wayne talks about get "getting your core through to a a nice balanced finish" for EVERY SINGLE PLAYER. Yeah, Wayne. You're right, that's exactly what every tour pro is currently working on.

Anyway, sorry, back on topic we go.