Major champion confirmed out as lead Golf Channel analyst after six years

Morgan Pressel is set to lose her position as Golf Channel’s lead analyst on LPGA coverage, with the broadcaster opting against renewing her contract for the 2027 season.

The news was first confirmed by Golfweek, which reports that the one-time major champion will no longer be part of Versant’s LPGA broadcasting team in her current role.

The development had already become apparent at this week’s Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, where Pressel was absent from the commentary booth, with Paige Mackenzie stepping in alongside the familiar Golf Channel broadcasting team.

Pressel was contacted by Golfweek but declined to comment on the situation.

The American's departure could see Golf Channel turn to an existing group of analysts to fill the vacancy. Karen Stupples, Mel Reid and Mackenzie are expected to share responsibilities alongside play-by-play commentator Grant Boone, following the introduction of a three-person commentary team for several broadcasts at the beginning of the 2026 season.

However, Pressel's broadcasting future may not be entirely over. 

With NBC and Golf Channel now operating separate talent contracts, the 38-year-old could still feature on some of the sport's biggest stages.

Indeed, an NBC spokesperson confirmed to Golfweek that Pressel will be part of the commentary team for the final round of next week's CME Group Tour Championship. 

The first two rounds will air on Golf Channel before CNBC takes Saturday's coverage and NBC broadcasts Sunday's finale.

Pressel initially joined Golf Channel and NBC in March 2021, working as an analyst and on-course reporter before eventually taking over as the leading voice of LPGA coverage.

She inherited a significant role following the retirement of legendary broadcaster Judy Rankin in 2022, but brought an impressive playing career and extensive experience to the position.

A two-time LPGA Tour winner, Pressel made history in 2007 when she captured the Kraft Nabisco Championship (now Chevron Championship) aged just 18, becoming the youngest winner of a modern major championship at the time. 

That marked the first title of her LPGA career, and she then added the Kapalua LPGA Classic to her trophy cabinet the following season. 

Pressel has also represented the United States in six Solheim Cups and qualified for the 2001 US Women's Open aged 12.

Away from broadcasting, Pressel has remained heavily involved in developing the next generation of golfers, recently captaining the victorious United States team at the Junior Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

Pressel's charitable work has also become a major part of her legacy. Through her annual Morgan & Friends event, she has helped raise millions of dollars for breast cancer research and support.

The 19th edition, held in January 2026, generated a record $1.3 million, taking the total raised through the initiative to an extraordinary $15.3 million.

While her regular Golf Channel role appears to be coming to an end, Pressel's influence on women's golf extends far beyond the commentary booth.