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Reports: CBS Taps Johnson Wagner as On-Course Reporter for 2026 PGA Tour Coverage

The three-time PGA Tour winner is expected to replace Colt Knost following Knost’s promotion to the CBS booth.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Wagner is leaving Golf Channel to join CBS as a full-time walking analyst for 2026, with formal confirmation still pending.
  • Wagner would team with Dottie Pepper and Mark Immelman on-course, filling the vacancy created when Knost moved to the Super Tower after Ian Baker-Finch’s retirement.
  • Sources indicate Wagner’s Golf Channel contract expires at year’s end and he is not expected to continue his ‘Live From’ duties once he transitions.
  • The former pro gained a following for viral shot-recreation segments and candid commentary, with reports suggesting similar features could surface on CBS.
  • The move comes as CBS finalizes its revamped lineup ahead of the 2026 season and prepares to carry the FedEx Cup Playoffs, while Golf Channel navigates talent departures and a corporate spin-off.