Overview
- Jim Nantz capped his 41st year on the Masters broadcast by calling Rory McIlroy’s victory, which made McIlroy the first back-to-back champion at Augusta since Tiger Woods in 2001–02.
- USA TODAY reports Nantz holds the record for Masters play-by-play at 41 years and plans to keep calling the tournament with a target to finish at the 100th playing in 2036.
- He has stressed that any 2036 exit depends on his health and on both CBS and Augusta National wanting him to continue in the role.
- Before the tournament, Nantz said he had not watched Bryson DeChambeau hit a shot this season, a remark reported via Front Office Sports that drew online criticism of his preparation.
- That reaction reflects the sport’s split media landscape, as LIV Golf’s separate schedule and U.S. TV setup can limit routine viewing, a gap that has shaped how fans and broadcasters track players outside PGA Tour coverage.