Sun Aug 03 19:20:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Ian Baker-Finch Announces Retirement from Broadcasting After 30 Years**

**(CITY, STATE) –** After 30 years as one of golf’s most respected and beloved voices, Ian Baker-Finch has announced his retirement from broadcasting. The 1991 Open Champion, who has been with CBS Sports since 2007, will be stepping away from the microphone to pursue his passion for golf course design and spend more time with his family.

Baker-Finch’s broadcasting career began with ESPN and ABC Sports, and has spanned some of the most iconic moments in golf history, including Tiger Woods’ 2019 Masters victory, Adam Scott’s 2013 Masters win, and Rory McIlroy’s completion of the career Grand Slam. However, Baker-Finch emphasized that the relationships he built with colleagues and friends were the most enduring part of his broadcasting career.

“There are so many moments. The time spent with my colleagues, my family at CBS, and even before that with ABC, ESPN, and the networks back home in Australia – that’s what stays with you,” Baker-Finch said.

PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan praised Baker-Finch’s contributions to the game. “Ian Baker-Finch has been a cherished voice in golf for nearly three decades, bringing insight, connection and a deep love for the game to millions of fans,” Monahan stated. “On behalf of the PGA TOUR, congratulations, Ian, on your retirement, and thank you for your enduring impact on the game.”

Baker-Finch’s retirement marks a return to his roots. Growing up in Queensland, Australia, he helped his father shape their local golf course, igniting a lifelong interest in course design. He now plans to dedicate more time to this passion, alongside cherished time with his wife, Jenny, and his grandchildren.

While his voice will be missed in the broadcast booth, Baker-Finch’s legacy as a player, commentator, and ambassador for the game will endure. He looks forward to shaping the future of golf, not just by telling its stories, but by designing the courses where they are played.

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