Jerry Foltz
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| Jerry Foltz | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 14, 1962 Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Orlando, Florida |
| Career | |
| College | University of Arizona |
| Turned professional | 1986 |
| Former tour(s) | Nationwide Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1991 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Jerry Foltz (born August 14, 1962) is an American former professional golfer and current commentator for the LIV Golf Invitational Series. He was formerly a long time commentator for the Golf Channel.[1]
Amateur career[edit]
Foltz was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played his college golf for the University of Arizona and was an All-Pac-10 selection in 1984. In 1989, he won the Arizona Amateur.
Professional career[edit]
Foltz turned professional in 1990, and claimed one victory on the Nike Tour (now the Web.com Tour) in 1995. He has seven career holes-in-one. In 1990, three days after turning professional, Foltz sustained a serious back injury in an auto accident involving a drunk driver. Foltz was determined to overcome the injury and went on to success on the Nike Tour.
Broadcasting career[edit]
His broadcasting career began as he was still committed to his playing career.
"Jerry's ability to analyze the game coupled with his talent for articulating his thoughts in an entertaining way has propelled him into the world of golf commentary."
Foltz has served in multiple roles for Golf Channel, including:
- On-course reporter for Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and PGA Tour coverage.
- Play-by-play host for Nationwide Tour coverage (2008–present).
- Host of "Quest for the Card", a regular show about the Nationwide Tour.
- Has made numerous appearances on studio shows, including Golf Central, Academy Live, Top 1
- Morning Drive
In June 2022, it was confirmed that Foltz had left the Golf Channel to join the commentary team at the LIV Golf Invitational Series.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Foltz and his wife Jane have one son, Jackson; they reside in Orlando, Florida.
Professional wins (2)[edit]
Nike Tour wins (1)[edit]
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 7, 1995 | Nike South Carolina Classic | −9 (71-70-71-67=279) | 1 stroke |  Morris Hatalsky, Tim Simpson, Robert Wrenn |
Other wins (1)[edit]
- 1994 Newport Classic
Results in major championships[edit]
| Tournament | 1991 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
Note: Foltz only played in the U.S. Open.
References[edit]
- ^ Golf Channel - Jerry Foltz
- ^ Kimber, Jeff (6 June 2022). "LIV Golf Announces Broadcast Team Ahead Of Invitational Series Opener". MSN. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
External links[edit]
- Jerry Foltz at the PGA Tour official site