Golf analyst Ian Baker-Finch retiring from CBS

Field Level Media|published: Tue 22nd July, 13:07 2025

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Jul 11, 2022; St. Andrews, Fife, SCT; Ian Baker-Finch (left) and Jordan Spieth cross the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th fairway during the Celebration of Champions at the 150th Open Championship golf tournament at St. Andrews Old Course. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Ian Baker-Finch is retiring after a three-decade career as a golf commentator following his professional playing days.

The announcement was made Tuesday in a statement posted on CBS Sports' X account. Baker-Finch, 64, has spent the past 19 years with the broadcaster.

As a player, the Australian is most recognized for his win at the 1991 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Baker-Finch began his broadcasting career with ESPN in 1998 and joined CBS in 2007.

"After 19 incredible years as a golf analyst with CBS Sports and a remarkable 30-year journey in the industry, I am announcing my retirement from broadcasting," Baker-Finch said. "Golf has been an enormous part of my life. I was fortunate to compete against the best players in the game and more recently work with the very best in television. To my CBS Sports family -- my teammates, producers, directors and crew -- thank you for your extraordinary talent dedication and camaraderie. You've made every moment in the booth a job, transforming broadcasts into cherished memories."

Ian Baker-Finch today announced his retirement from broadcasting golf after an incredible 30-year run, the past 19 with CBS Sports.

Baker-Finch will work CBS Sports' final two tournaments of the Network's 2025 season, with his last broadcast coming at the Wyndham Championship... pic.twitter.com/vzWQAxXauW
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