CBS has long been criticized for its golf broadcasts, accused of little to no ingenuity with a stale viewing experience.
However, if its first round of 2023 is any indication, golf fans should be happy with the direction CBS is heading in.
Max Homa agreed to wear a microphone on the par-5 13th hole at Torrey Pines during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Throughout the segment, the broadcasters peppered him with questions, yearning to learn more about his mindset and process.
All in all, it was a success. In fact, with Homa going on to win, maybe others will seek out their turn next.
Twitter users approved, many saying they were looking forward to the next one and that got us thinking: who should be next?
Kudos to @maxhoma23 for allowing @GolfonCBS to mic him up during the third round.
Who do you think should be the next PGA Tour player to wear a mic?
— Golfweek (@golfweek) January 27, 2023
Here are six players we hope agree to be part of the new mic’d-up segment.
Jordan Spieth lines up his putt on the 14th hole during the first round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at Kapalua Resort – The Plantation Course. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jordan Spieth is perfect for this.
One of the most beloved things in golf is listening in on a Spieth/Greller conversation. This would take that to the next level.
The Texan was great in the most recent Match, teaming up with Justin Thomas to beat Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Spieth is one of the funniest guys on Tour and would be able to provide high-level insight every step of the way.
This one is a no-brainer.
Justin Thomas hits his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course – South Course. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports
Speaking of JT, he’s next on the list.
If you’ve watched him in the few Match installments he has been involved with, including when he was the on-course reporter, you know how good Thomas would be in this segment.
The insight, the sense of humor and being a fan favorite doesn’t hurt.
International Presidents Cup player Tom Kim reacts to making the winning putt of his Saturday match during the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo: Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
Talk about electric. This kid just gets…
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