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Ian Baker-Finch Ends 30-Year Golf Broadcasting Career With Final Call at Wyndham Championship

He received tributes during his final CBS broadcast before retiring to devote time to family, golf course design

Overview

  • Ian Baker-Finch made his final appearance as a CBS golf analyst at the Wyndham Championship on August 3, 2025
  • CBS honored him with a video tribute and colleagues Jim Nantz, Trevor Immelman and Frank Nobilo shared personal messages during the broadcast
  • Jim Nantz ceded the final call on Cameron Young’s winning putt to Baker-Finch, creating a poignant moment to close out his on-air career
  • Golf legends including Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods paid tribute through messages praising Baker-Finch’s insight and enduring impact on golf coverage
  • After 30 years in broadcasting, including 19 with CBS, he will step away to spend time with family and pursue golf course design