Tiger Woods has led the praise for Ian Baker-Finch during his final day as a broadcaster.
The 1991 Open champion announced his retirement from broadcasting last month, bringing down the curtain on a three-decade career in the industry.
Ahead of his farewell stint behind the microphone, which came in the final round of the Wyndham Championship, the PGA Tour released a video showing not just memorable moments from the CBS Sports broadcasterโs career, but also playing highlights.
A farewell to a legend ๐ From the course to the booth, Ian Baker-Finch closes the chapter on an incredible career spanning nearly five decades. pic.twitter.com/E97OSxu1UoAugust 3, 2025
As the day continued, praise came thick and fast for the popular Australian, with 15-time Major winner Woods writing on X: โCongrats Finchy for 30 incredible years behind the microphone. You brought insight into things that the viewing audience could understand and relate to. From all of us – thanks for the memories.โ
Congrats Finchy for 30 incredible years behind the microphone. You brought insight into things that the viewing audience could understand and relate to. From all of us – thanks for the memories.August 3, 2025
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan also had warm words for Baker-Finch, writing in a statement: โIan Baker-Finch has been a cherished voice in golf for nearly three decades, bringing insight, connection and a deep love for the game to millions of fans.
โFrom his triumph at The Open Championship to his remarkable work with CBS Sports, Ianโs contributions have helped elevate the sport and enrich its storytelling.
โOn behalf of the PGA Tour, congratulations, Ian, on your retirement and thank you for your enduring impact on the game. We wish you and your family all the best.โ
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Baker-Finchโs CBS Sports colleagues also took to social media in his honor.
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