Jerry Foltz

Jerry Foltz (born August 14, 1962) is an American professional golfer and commentator for the Golf Channel.[1]

Jerry Foltz
Personal information
Born (1962-08-14) August 14, 1962
Las Vegas, Nevada
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg; 14 st)
Nationality United States
ResidenceOrlando, Florida
Career
CollegeUniversity of Arizona
Turned professional1986
Former tour(s)Nationwide Tour
Professional wins2
Number of wins by tour
Korn Ferry Tour1
Other1
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenCUT: 1991
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Amateur career

Foltz was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played his college golf for the University of Arizona and was an All-Pac-10 selection in 1984. In 1989, he won the Arizona Amateur.

Professional career

Foltz turned professional in 1990, and claimed one victory on the Nike Tour (now the Web.com Tour) in 1995. He has seven career holes-in-one. In 1990, three days after turning professional, Foltz sustained a serious back injury in an auto accident involving a drunk driver. Foltz was determined to overcome the injury and went on to success on the Nike Tour.

Broadcasting career

His broadcasting career began as he was still committed to his playing career.

"Jerry's ability to analyze the game coupled with his talent for articulating his thoughts in an entertaining way has propelled him into the world of golf commentary."

Foltz has served in multiple roles for Golf Channel, including:

  • On-course reporter for Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and PGA Tour coverage.
  • Play-by-play host for Nationwide Tour coverage (2008–present).
  • Host of "Quest for the Card", a regular show about the Nationwide Tour.
  • Has made numerous appearances on studio shows, including Golf Central, Academy Live, Top 1
  • Morning Drive

Quotes

  • "Golf is an art, not a science."
  • "Don't drink and drive, use a 3 wood."

Personal life

Foltz and his wife Jane have one son, Jackson; they reside in Orlando, Florida.

Professional wins (2)

Nike Tour wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runners-up
1 May 7, 1995 Nike South Carolina Classic −9 (71-70-71-67=279) 1 stroke Morris Hatalsky, Tim Simpson,
Robert Wrenn

Other wins (1)

  • 1994 Newport Classic

Results in major championships

Tournament1991
U.S. Open CUT
  Did not play

CUT = missed the halfway cut
Note: Foltz only played in the U.S. Open.

References

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