Legendary golf commentator 'not required' at $10m DP World Tour finale
Long-time Sky Sports golf commentator Ewen Murray confirmed he was not needed to call the action at the DP World Tour Championship.
Long-time Sky Sports golf commentator Ewen Murray has claimed he was deemed surplus to requirements over the weekend at the DP World Tour Championship.
The European-based circuit brought the curtain down on its 2024/2025 campaign in the Middle East with Masters champion Rory McIlroy clinching his seventh order of merit title despite losing to Matthew Fitzpatrick in a play-off.
It was a dramatic conclusion and a fitting send-off, delivering arguably one of the best finales we've ever witnessed at the $10m championship in Dubai.
But Murray - who has been calling the action since 1989 and considered by many as the voice of golf - wasn't on the mic.
Murray watched the action unfold from his sofa and wrote on his personal X account that it was a "fabulous end to the tour season".
Asked by one user why he wasn't on there, Murray replied: "Not required this week."
He added that he has no plans to retire just yet and explained that the channel now has a "hybrid team" to cover its events.
"I'm still in good shape... ish, so not done yet," Murray added.
Not required this week Tony. But a really exciting final round lies ahead. Clearing the leaves in the garden, like painting the Forth Bridge!! However, therapeutic!
— Ewen Murray (@ewenmurray77) November 15, 2025
Several golf fans reached out to Murray on X, explaining that it was a shame the decision was made.
"No way can Sky have made a decision to keep everyone but you," one wrote.
"You're streets ahead of all the others, nothing against them but you are the main man for Sky Sports golf commentary."
GolfMagic has contacted Sky Sports for comment.
Who is Ewen Murray?
Murray, from Scotland, is a former professional golfer turned commentator.
He joined the Sky Sports team in 1989 after losing his playing rights on the European Tour.
His first commentary role was the 1990 Dubai Desert Classic.
As a junior golfer he had significant success, winning the Boys Amateur Championship in 1970 and the World Junior Championship a year later.
He also won the Scottish Boys Championship and Scottish Boys Stroke Play Championship.
He won three times as a professional.
As a commentator, Murray is deeply respected and known for his professionalism.
Who else is in the Sky Sports golf team?
Former European Tour pro Nick Dougherty is the face of the Sky Sports golf team.
Dame Laura Davies and former European Ryder Cup skipper Paul McGinley add their insight and analysis.
Alison Whitaker, Andrew Coltart, Richard Kaufman, Iona Stephen, Wayne 'Radar' Riley and Rich Beem serve as on-course commentators.
Tony Johnstone, Richard Boxall, Rob Lee, Simon Holmes, David Howell, Inci Mehmet and Josh Antmann are also on the team.
Ben Smith joined the GolfMagic team in September 2021, initially as a content executive.
These days, he assumes the position of content manager.
