Jim Nantz (2013)

Jim Nantz joined CBS back in 1985, a job he spent much of his New Jersey childhood dreaming about. In his time there, he’s covered The Master, PGA Championship, Super Bowl, NCAA Men’s Final Four, and countless other events. That did not stop Nantz from giving back to the game he feels gave him so much. Nantz has helped organizations like the MGA Foundation and The First Tee raise millions of dollars to grow the game and provide countless opportunities for young people.

Though he currently resides in California, Nantz spent most of his accomplished career in Connecticut, and has close ties to the Met Area and the game of golf. Nantz argues that golf set the course for his life, and because of that he feels indebted to the game, and looks to give back to it in any way possible. A longtime member at Winged Foot and Stanwich, Nantz has used his celebrity status to be a visible advocate for the game in the Met Area and beyond. In 2001, he lent his voice to the MGA Foundation’s Capital Campaign video, a valuable tool which raised $5 million. The following year, he acted as master of ceremonies at the groundbreaking for The First Tee of Metropolitan New York at Mosholu Golf Course in the Bronx and has been a consistent supporter of this national youth initiative.

Nantz continues to promote and give back to the game his dad introduced him to. His contributions and vigorous advocacy of the game has helped ensure that the game and its values are passed on to the next generation.