Wed Mar 26 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Masters Legend Jim Nantz Sets Retirement Date

**Augusta, GA** – Jim Nantz, the iconic voice of The Masters Tournament, has announced a tentative retirement date: April 14, 2036, coinciding with the tournament’s 100th edition. Nantz, who began covering the event in 1986, revealed his plans to *Bunkered* magazine, stating that while he’s aiming for 2036, several factors would need to align. These include maintaining good health and continued support from both CBS and Augusta National Golf Club.

While the 65-year-old broadcaster acknowledged the possibility of extending his career beyond 2036, citing examples of broadcasters working well into their 80s, April 14th currently marks his planned final broadcast from Augusta. Nantz, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, shared a personal tradition he observes each year before the tournament begins; a quiet moment of reflection at Amen Corner, expressing gratitude for his career. He described this annual ritual as a “spiritual thing,” a moment of prayer and introspection.

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