Peter Oosterhuis Retires From Broadcasting

A twenty-year presence on CBS and Golf Channel, Peter Oosterhuis will be best remembered for providing a steady presence during his Masters coverage of hole 17. Considering the number of pivotal moments taking place there, his retirement leaves a huge hole in CBS's coverage.

Oosterhuis has been a major presence in golf telecasting over the last two decades who knew when to lend drama to a situation. He never oversold the magnitude of a moment and provided a former player's perspective that will be missed. Best of luck, Peter!

From CBS:

PETER OOSTERHUIS TO RETIRE AFTER 20-YEAR CAREER AS GOLF ANALYST

After a 20-year career as a golf analyst for CBS Sports and Golf Channel, Peter Oosterhuis has announced his retirement from broadcasting.

“Golf has been a big part of my life ever since I was a little boy growing up in England and I thank CBS and Golf Channel for allowing me to continue in the sport after my playing days were over,” said Oosterhuis. “I feel it is the right time to step away to focus on things in life that I have always wanted to do.”

“Peter has been a valuable member of our golf team for almost 20 years and we wish him nothing but the best,” said Sean McManus. “We will miss his unique style and insightful analysis that he brought to each broadcast.”

Oosterhuis joined CBS Sports’ golf announce team full-time in 1998.  He began his United States broadcasting career in 1995 with Golf Channel covering the first two events to ever air on the network.  Oosterhuis competed for 11 years on the PGA Tour (1975-86).  Before joining the PGA Tour he played worldwide on the European Tour, amassing more than 20 victories, including the 1973 British PGA Championship, the 1973 and 1974 French Open and the 1981 Canadian Open.  Oosterhuis also played on six European Ryder Cup teams from 1971-81.