From five-time PGA Tour winner to one of golf’s most trusted voices, Roger Maltbie steps back into the spotlight again.

Roger Maltbie has signed a one-year deal to serve as the lead on-course reporter for five PGA Tour events on Golf Channel.

As the 74-year-old explained to Golf Digest, “I'm excited that they still want me to do this, and I guess they feel like I am still someone viewers want to listen to… The bottom line is that I want to keep going because I'm a fan of the game. I watch a good bit of it from home, and I look forward to getting up close and seeing all these new guys and how they play.”

Maltbie is set to begin his schedule at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this week. Then, he is expected to serve as lead on-course reporter at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

He is thereafter scheduled to work THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass, a venue where he has worked across many seasons.

He will also report from the Cadillac Championship at Trump Doral. Finally, he is set to work the Memorial Tournament, which comes 50 years after his win at the inaugural 1976 event.

Meanwhile, under a separate NBC agreement, he is also set to work the U.S. Open, U.S. Senior Open, Senior PGA Championship, and the American Century Championship.

Under the agreement, Maltbie will work at Pebble Beach, Doral, and the Memorial with CBS Sports.

Speaking about the opportunity, Maltbie said he is looking forward to working with Jim Nantz and the CBS team, noting it is a new experience after years on different broadcast deals.

He also said he enjoys the role and is comfortable doing what is asked of him.

Beyond his current role, Maltbie’s time in competition and broadcasting continues to influence how he is viewed in the sport.

Why is Roger Maltbie considered legendary?

Roger Maltbie began his television career in 1989 and then joined NBC Sports full-time in 1991.

Over time, he became known for his “golf whisper,” a low-volume commentary style tied to his position close to the action.

As a result, this approach helped him build a reputation for on-course observation and understanding of the game. Before moving into broadcasting, Maltbie played on the PGA Tour from 1975 to 1996. 

During that period, he recorded five official wins, including the first Memorial Tournament in 1976. In majors, his best result was a tie for fourth at the 1987 Masters.

With his playing record and broadcasting career forming a long resume in the sport, Golf Channel leadership welcomed his addition to the coverage team, with executive vice president and general manager Tom Knapp commenting on the move.

Knapp said Maltbie’s voice on Golf Channel coverage, serving as the lead on-course reporter at major venues, will be important for the broadcast.

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Written by

Aditi Singh

Edited by

Joyita Das