Jim Furyk will do much of his Ryder Cup scouting from the perch of a TV tower and with a headset and microphone firmly affixed on his noggin.
The 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain has been named USA Sports and Golf Channel’s lead analyst for its coverage of the PGA Tour and men’s major championships, it was announced Wednesday.
As part of his multi-year deal with USA Sports, Furyk – who is on the call for Golf Channel’s Tour Championship coverage this week – will be the lead analyst for men’s major championship coverage, PGA Tour Signature events and Championship Series events. He will also contribute to Golf Channel’s critically acclaimed Live From The Masters studio coverage.
“I’m thrilled to expand
my role with USA Sports and Golf Channel to call the action at men’s majors and the biggest PGA Tour events for years to come,” said Furyk in a press release. “I have really enjoyed my time in the booth and look forward to continuing to develop in the role, providing my expertise and analysis for golf fans, and working with everyone behind the scenes.”
"Jim Furyk immediately elevated our golf coverage when he entered the Golf Channel broadcast booth for the first time earlier this year, and we were really impressed with his work ethic and preparation,” said Tom Knapp, EVP and GM, Golf Channel. “As a U.S. Open champion, Jim brings next-level experience and expertise to our PGA Tour and men’s major championship coverage across Golf Channel and USA Network. We’re thrilled to have him in the lead analyst role for years to come.”
Furyk made his debut with USA Sports in March when he served as an analyst for Golf Channel’s early round and weekend coverage of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship and contributed to Golf Channel’s Live From The Masters studio coverage. Furyk led USA Sports’ major championship coverage at this year’s U.S. Open and British Open on USA Network and also called the Travelers Championship, where he carded the only 58 in Tour history in 2016.
A 17-time PGA Tour winner, Furyk was named captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team for the 46th Ryder Cup in late April, which will be played in September 2027 at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland.
Adam Schupak is a Golfweek senior writer covering the PGA Tour.
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