Justin Thomas is asking his fellow golfers to make themselves extra accessible to the PGA Tour’s media companions throughout telecasts, citing the game’s have to “higher join with followers.”
“We’re extremely fortunate to have many passionate individuals tuning in to look at us each week, however let’s be sincere — this sport can toes just a little distant at occasions,” Thomas wrote in a memo to different PGA tour golfers.
The memo, obtained and printed Tuesday by The Athletic, lists a number of recommendations from Thomas, who’s a member of the PGA Tour’s 16-player advisory council. The 2-time main winner cited analysis exhibiting that “‘on-course character’ is the best ranked driver of curiosity for younger followers (18-34),” and added that “getting the youthful age group and watching our sport might be an enormous distinction in our recognition.”
Thomas talked about telecasts in different sports activities that function stay in-game interviews of gamers and coaches. He listed “pre-round interviews, mid-round interviews, sporting a mic, communication of any tools/swing adjustments you are engaged on” as potential concepts for gamers to assist media companions implement in golf telecasts.
“I do know stepping outdoors of our consolation zones is not at all times straightforward,” Thomas mentioned. “Consider me, previously I have been the primary to say ‘no’ earlier than issues are even finished being requested. I’ve had no curiosity when somebody asks for an interview mid-round or suggests attempting one thing new.
“However I additionally know the way a lot the followers love these moments — listening to our thought processes, conversations with our caddies, our reactions to the photographs, and understanding the ups and downs of competing on the highest degree. … Whereas we might (no less than I do know I do) assume it isn’t that vital or fascinating, our followers do.”
Thomas emphasised that he’s “not asking anyone to be anyone they are not or change something of their routine,” reasonably he merely is asking golfers to “be open to potentialities and adjustments.”
“The extra we work with NBC/CBS/ESPN, the extra they need to be capable to work with us,” he mentioned. “I am certain many people really feel the telecasts may be higher, so let’s assist them do this.”
CBS was the primary to do a walk-and-talk at Torrey Pines with Max Homa two years in the past. Thomas was a part of the PAC’s subcommittee coping with event, followers and sponsors final yr, serving with Homa, Mackenzie Hughes and Adam Schenk.
When reached by The Related Press, Sellers Shy, the lead golf producer for CBS, applauded Thomas for reaching out to gamers about extra entry. Jim Nantz, the lead announcer who’s beginning his fortieth yr with CBS, recommended the walk-and-talk might be expanded.
“We would like their personalities to shine,” Nantz advised the AP.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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