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Johnny Miller to bring broadcasting career to an end

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After almost 30 years in the commentary booth, Johnny Miller has decided that it’s time to bring the curtain down on a colorful broadcasting career. The 71-year-old, who is NBC’s leading golf analyst, will step down at the end of February at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a venue where he won twice as a player.

Miller never shied away from controversy as NBC’s leading golf analyst, and while some enjoyed his straight-shooting style, others believed he was too blunt with his criticism at times. In 2010, Miller began a feud with Ian Poulter after questioning the quality of the Englishman’s ball striking, while after Rickie Fowler’s victory at the 2017 Honda Classic, Miller suggested that the American needed to “learn how to finish out Sunday like a true champion.”

Miller was also one of the only announcers unafraid of bringing up the subject of pressure, and specifically “choking”. In a sport where announcers often tend to air on the side of caution, Miller was unapologetic about his honesty as a broadcaster. Unlike many controversial sports analysts, however, Miller enjoyed a stellar playing career that saw him capture 25 PGA Tour titles, two major championships and a place in the World Golf Hall of Fame, and many people believe that he had earned the right to share his honest opinion, even if it meant rubbing the odd player the wrong way.

Speaking to Golf Digest on Monday, Miller talked about his impending retirement:

 “I’ve been on for 50 years with no break. I had my 24th grandchild yesterday. All my friends were retiring, and it got to the point where I was like, ‘Hey, how come I’m not retiring?’ It’s been a great run. I’ve done everything I can do announcing wise.”

Although not yet confirmed, Paul Azinger is reported to be the man to replace Miller as NBC’s leading golf analyst. Azinger worked with ESPN as a golf analyst for ten years before moving to FOX Sports to cover the U.S. Open.

Is Superbowl Sunday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open the last we’ll ever see of Johnny Miller in the commentary booth? Well, maybe not, as the multiple major champion stated that despite his retirement he “might poke his head in” from time to time. We’ll have to wait and see, but it’s certainly going to take some time to adjust to not hearing Miller’s voice regularly in the commentary booth anymore.

Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at [email protected]

9 Comments

9 Comments

  1. Johnny Penso

    Oct 16, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Sad to see Johnny go to be honest. If he’s replaced by some middle of the road, politically correct cheerleader or a buffoon, it’ll make watching golf far less interesting.

  2. Paul

    Oct 16, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Bob Menery for Johnny Miller’s spot.

  3. Mr. 1488

    Oct 16, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    Johnny called a spade a spade. I like that about him. He would most likely call out the author of this article for posting that fruity picture of himself.

  4. larrybud

    Oct 16, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    I for one like Johnny, even for some of the non-sensical stuff he says from time to time. Guy is honest, which is a rare commodity these days.

  5. Jo Zoggs

    Oct 16, 2018 at 11:02 am

    err on the side of caution – not air

  6. Scott

    Oct 16, 2018 at 10:28 am

    I wish him the best in retirement, and am also super glad we don’t have to listen to him anymore. Win win scenario here.

    • 4RiGHT

      Oct 16, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Like if you would do a better job. You probably like Steve Lerner…

      • Aztec

        Oct 16, 2018 at 10:40 pm

        Oh geez, not Lerner. His closing commentaries on the grand splendor of whatever golf tournament just ended, his attempts at drawing metaphors between golf and the unending struggles of life…puke!

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