The golfing world has paid tribute to Mark Carnevale after the one-time PGA Tour winner and radio broadcaster died “unexpectedly” at the age of 64 on Monday.
We remember our friend and brother Mark Carnevale. pic.twitter.com/4atlMmhw0HJuly 22, 2024
Carnevale was an immensely popular figure who enjoyed a long career as a player at first before briefly turning to administration and then broadcasting.
His lone Tour victory arrived at the 1992 Chattanooga Classic – almost 10 years after turning pro – but it was an achievement that ultimately earned him Rookie of the Year honors on the PGA Tour following seven consecutive unsuccessful trips to Q-School.
After more than 200 PGA Tour starts and over 60 Korn Ferry Tour appearances, Carnevale walked away from playing full-time golf and became tournament director of the Korn Ferry Tour’s Virginia Beach Open in 2003.
Two years later, he began a broadcasting career with SiriusXM Radio while also covering the occasional tournament for PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ along the way. His final appearance on air arrived at the Scottish Open just two weeks ago, with Carnevale due to work this week’s 3M Open in Minnesota on the PGA Tour.
So sad to hear Mark Carnevale left us today. I closed a few bars with Carny. He talked a lot about his dad, Ben, basketball coach at North Carolina, then the Naval Academy. Served in WW2, Purple Heart. Also won a national title at NYU. Ben’s boy was a good man. RIP, mate pic.twitter.com/PR5QTOSUZGJuly 22, 2024
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said of Carnevale: “Mark was a beloved part of the Tour family for a long time. He was a member of that elite club, a PGA Tour winner, and then he held numerous roles within the industry, most recently as a significant voice in PGA Tour Radio’s coverage.
“Mark knew the game and did a terrific job of conveying insights from his unique point of view – and with an engaging wit and sense of humor – to fans from countless Tour events through the years. We will miss Mark and send our condolences to his loved ones.”
Meanwhile, Greg Hopfe – PGA Tour Entertainment senior vice president and executive producer – said: “Mark Carnevale was an integral part of live coverage on our streaming platforms and PGA Tour Radio coverage. He was a consummate professional, who was respected by…
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