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Just wondered how this fella is viewed stateside by the American gold fans? For about 10 years us Brits have seen quite a lot of him on out golf  TV coverage. He works for Sky sports on the Majors, WGC, Ryder cup and some big tour events as a summarizer and commentator. Always come across as a nice fella and never biased towards the US players although you never know if he is just doing that because he knows he is getting viewed in the UK .  Even has good things to say about Tiger even though I have always got the impression he is a bit bitter about getting sacked by him all those years ago


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He's an affable guy who seems to absolutely nail half of what makes a great instructor: a great communicator and a likable guy.

I wish we had his commentary here. It couldn't be much worse than what we have and is likely to be a good bit better.

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They get Butch and we get Sir Nick. Funny how that worked out. I guess everyone wants something a little exotic.

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They get Butch and we get Sir Nick. Funny how that worked out. I guess everyone wants something a little exotic.

We'll throw Monty in as well if you want!


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Originally Posted by iacas

He's an affable guy who seems to absolutely nail half of what makes a great instructor: a great communicator and a likable guy.

Sometimes what isn't said has a lot more meaning than what is said.

I believe that this qualifies in the back-handed compliment category?

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Originally Posted by Wansteadimp

We'll throw Monty in as well if you want!


Possibly the most self centered arrogant person I have heard on the tele, his attitude towards Tiger since he started working for Sky sports has been a disgrace. Talking about him like he is a 10 handicapper at times


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Possibly the most self centered arrogant person I have heard on the tele, his attitude towards Tiger since he started working for Sky sports has been a disgrace. Talking about him like he is a 10 handicapper at times

Totally agree, his "I'm so proud of Olly" and "Me and Olly are very good friends you know" at the end of the Ryder Cup was amongst the most excruciating TV I have ever seen.

Brings absolutely nothing good to the coverage.


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Originally Posted by redandwhiterob

Possibly the most self centered arrogant person I have heard on the tele, his attitude towards Tiger since he started working for Sky sports has been a disgrace. Talking about him like he is a 10 handicapper at times

Well, self centred you possibly have to be to win seven European titles. Arrogant?, never thought that as he has plenty of time for other golfers. So he bangs on how he captained the Ryder Cup, why he was a very good Captain (what I done etc). He was! Regarding Tiger, all he is saying is compared to his pomp he is pretty well an ordinary golfer. He has never suggested he is a handicap golfer, thats just your spin .


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Yeah, I wouldnt have gone that far Red. Id say that Monty is more of an acquired taste when it comes to commentary ;)

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