Jim Nantz on his LIV Golf 'dig' during The Masters? "To me, it was a nothing!"
Jim Nantz has hit back at claims he was taking a cheap shot at LIV Golf during the final round coverage of the 87th Masters.
Legendary caller Jim Nantz says his hilarious chirp during the 87th Masters was not meant to be a shot at LIV Golf and he was 'amazed' it got so much traction on social media.
Nantz displayed quick wit when Brooks Koepka was completing his third round on Sunday morning at Augusta National.
He was making his way towards the crosswalk at No. 15 which Nantz explained is 'a rarity'.
"There he is on the CW," Nantz said. "The crosswalk".
It was a cheeky comment aimed at Koepka and by extension the LIV Golf League, who struck their first U.S. TV deal at the beginning of the year with the CW Network.
That deal was derided by some as the network airs shows such as The Vampire Diaries and Jane The Virgin.
Still, Nantz was resolute in his defence that it was absolutely not meant to be a dig at LIV when he spoke on SI's podcast, which you can watch here.
Nantz believed that during the 87th Masters coverage CBS showed a tremendous amount of respect for every player in the field regardless of what tour they play.
LIV Golf's Phil Mickelson - at the age of 52 - surged into contention during the final round with an extraordinary performance.
His T-2 finish meant he overtook Tiger Woods in career earnings at the major, whilst he became the oldest player to finish inside the top-five.
Jim Nantz with the most subtle jab of all time!?? @NoLayingUp @KVanValkenburg @KylePorterCBS @livgolf_league @TheCW pic.twitter.com/uhMAgbFx63
— Andrew Stephens (@AStephensPGA) April 9, 2023
Nantz told the podcast:
