For decades, the legendary sports broadcaster Jim Nantz has been the familiar sound of the masters. His tone and his familiar slogans have joined forces with the tradition and reverence of Augusta National, but according to Brandel Chamblee, it is not by mistake.
Chamblee, who is currently a studio analyst for the golf channel, said in a recent appearance to the podcast that the masters requires a certain type of label – which is strongly encouraged by broadcasting producers.
Brandel Chamblee is seen on filming the golf channel on the second day of play at the Presidents Cup on October 4, 2013 in Dublin, Ohio. (Scott Halleran / Getty Images)
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“There are things that you should not say-Fan is a big one. In their eyes, it is short for fanatics, and they do not want to refer to people who are fanatical. This is why you hear people say boss,” he said on Barstool’s “Before playing” podcast.
“If I said it, in my ear, I would have a – from a producer – I would have” woah! “”
Chamblee underlined other differences, such as the practice, which, in Augusta National, is called “tournament practice center”. He also noted that the last nine holes during a round are not called “back nine”.
The Flag of Masters on the second green during a training round of the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2025. (Images Katie Goodale-Imagn)
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“But if you said at nine years in the air, you would be reprimanded because these are the nine seconds. Because what you don’t want to say, you don’t want someone to say, it’s” he plays very well “. Because the new back is close to the rear, and the rear is just too familiar.”
Although it may seem extreme for some, Chamblee said he thought that the approach to cover the Masters has given way to some of the biggest moments in golf.
“You get these big calls from Jim Nantz, and Verne Lundquist, and at the time it was Ben Wright, and they are judicious in their choice of speech. It’s sweeter, it’s slower and more respectful. I think it’s a large part of the reason why it is the best golf Tournament of the year, I would say. “”
Advertiser Jim Nantz on the field after Connecticut Huskies beat the Aztecs of the State of San Diego 76-59 during the National Championship of the Male Basketball Tournament from NCAA to NRG Stadium on April 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Carmen Mandato / Getty Images)
Thursday, customers will be welcomed by Nantz, who covers his 40th masters, with one of the most famous dictations of golf: “Hello friends, welcome to a tradition unlike any other.”
