Multiple PGA Tour winner eyes Nick Faldo-style gig after retirement

Multiple PGA Tour winner Billy Horschel is only 39 but he already knows what he plans to do post-retirement. 

During a recent Q&A with the official PGA Tour website, the American revealed he has been quietly thinking about his life beyond the pro game. 

Some players head to the PGA Tour Champions or just walk away altogether. 

But Horschel can see himself being the next "Johnny Miller" by calling the action in the TV tower.

"It's something that I've thought about for the last few years," Horschel said.  

"You know, when I get done playing, what do I want to do? How much do I still want to stay connected to the game? 

"There are some things that interest me. There are some things that I can be good at and some things that I won't be good at. 

"I think on-course analysis, I don't really have a desire for that. I would love to be in the booth on 18 as a Johnny Miller. 

"I think what Johnny Miller did for so long, people loved him or hated him, but he called it out as it is. 

"I think we're missing a little bit of that. But I'm not sure if my skill set is good enough for the 18th tower.

"I think I can call golf shots really well and call it as I see it. 

"But I think, telling little stories or quick little one-liners that Nick Faldo or Kevin Kisner may have, I'm not really good at that."

Horschel added that he could see himself "excel" sitting next to the controversial Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley. 

Chamblee is undoubtably the provocateur whilst McGinley pushes back. 

"I think that's something that fits my skill set and what I'm able to do," he added. 

"That would be something that I would entertain if that came along after I was done playing golf."

Rory McIlroy reveals audacious retirement plans

Rory McIlroy caused a stir before the Players Championship in March when he told reporters that he had absolutely no plans to be a ceremonial golfer and play on the senior U.S. circuit. 

McIlroy said something will have gone drastically wrong if he were to pitch up PGA Tour Champions events. 

Multiple major winner Ernie Els believes McIlroy will change his mind. 

We could even see Tiger Woods make his PGA Tour Champions debut next year given he has now turned 50 and is eligible. 

But McIlroy doubled down on his position during a recent appearance on the Fried Egg podcast.  

McIlroy, who also revealed more about his behaviour towards Bryson DeChambeau at the 2025 Masters, said he could envision himself bowing out just like tennis legend Pete Sampras. 

"I still don't see myself playing the Champions Tour," said McIlroy. 

"I'm very fortunate that I'm in three of the four major championships until at least the Masters powers-that-be tell me to not play anymore. And then the PGA Championship and the Open Championship until I'm 60."

He continued: "I've always loved how Pete Sampras finished his career.

"I love tennis. I loved how Pete Sampras won the US Open, took a little bit of time, didn’t really know what he was going to do, then made an announcement a month later and said, 'I'm done.'

"You really haven't heard from him since. He's literally disappeared and I have so much respect for that."

McIlroy, who was crowned the BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner on Thursday, has since said there are plenty of career goals remaining.

Chief of which is a U.S. Open win with caddie Harry Diamond.