Fox Sports’ golf crew has talked often of bringing what anchor Joe Buck referred to as a “fresh perspective” to televised golf. That’s an appealing notion, because the genre has been crying out for innovation.
My sense, however, is that this is easier said than done. Fox golf producer Mark Loomis started working for ABC in 1991 and later produced golf for ESPN, and director Steve Beim has been at it even longer for ESPN and Golf Channel. I have no doubt they want to give golf viewers a fresh experience, but I suspect it’s tough to break old habits.