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Kelly Tilghman Demoted on Golf Channel?

July 31, 2010 · By WalterLis

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After what seemed like an extraordinarily long absence from the 18th Tower on the Golf Channel’s PGA Tour coverage, it was great to see Nick Faldo back in action this weekend behind the mic. However, it was a bit confusing to see the capable Rich Lerner alongside the 6-time major champion on Thursday and Friday at The Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

Even more confusing was the fact the normal #1 Golf Channel PGA tournament anchor Kelly Tilghman was back in Orlando at the same time anchoring Golf Central. This turn of events obviously leads to the question, has Tilghman, the only female tournament network anchor, been demoted? Is Rich Lerner the new lead anchor? Or will these musical chairs lead recent new hire Terry Gannon to the big chair next to Sir Nick and the Golf Channel’s PGA Coverage?

3 Responses

Barrett

August 16th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
1

I think they are doing a rotation thing. It is a lot of time on the road for these tourneys. It would grind on anyone. CBS & NBC switch off. Golf Channel goes all year long
Mark Oar

August 16th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
2

Kelly is just a huge asset to the Golf Channel. She is definitely eye-candy and does a flawless job anchoring. Nick Faldo is as dull as dirt, much like when he was a tour player. I would like to have a dollar for every time he says “Obviously.” The guy is just down right annoying. He really makes me appreciate Ken Venturi, Curtis Strange and Paul Azinger. Please do the Golf Channel a favour and fire his ass out of there !!!
jake

January 4th, 2011 at 10:07 am
3

Kelly and golf would be better served if she were the anchor for the LPGA events. Leave the PGA events to someone else…..