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Baker-Finch Retiring From CBS

AUSTRALIA, JUL 22 – Ian Baker-Finch ends a nearly 30-year broadcasting career with CBS Sports after 17 professional wins and a major title, concluding his role at the Wyndham Championship.

  • On July 22, 2025, Ian Baker-Finch announced his retirement, signing off at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, August 3, capping a nearly 30-year commentary career.
  • After his playing career, Baker-Finch moved into broadcasting with ESPN and CBS, starting in 1998 and 2007, respectively, following his 1991 Open Championship win at Royal Birkdale.
  • Writing on CBS Sports' platform, Baker-Finch wrote, `'After 19 years as a golf analyst with CBS Sports and a 30-year industry journey, I am retiring,'` and `'Here’s to new adventures and the love of golf,'` he expressed.
  • CBS Sports President and CEO David Berson said, `Finchy will always be part of the CBS Sports family, and we thank him for being an incredible teammate and friend`, marking the end of his influential broadcasting legacy.
  • Looking ahead, his influence will shape future broadcasts, as CBS has yet to name a successor and his legacy on golf broadcasting remains undeniable.
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The Washington Post broke the news in on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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