Jim Nantz to Retire from Masters in 2036

Jim Nantz, a legendary broadcaster for CBS Sports, has revealed his intention to retire after covering the Masters Tournament for the 100th time in 2036. Having been the voice of the Masters since 1989, Nantz plans for the 2036 tournament to be his final broadcast, coinciding with the event's 100th anniversary. At that point, he will have been the lead broadcaster for 51 Masters tournaments. Although the Masters operates on a year-to-year deal with CBS, Nantz remains hopeful that he will continue in his role until his planned retirement at age 76. He has hinted at the possibility of extending his career beyond this date, citing other broadcasters who have continued into their 80s. Nantz's announcement comes after he retired from college basketball's Final Four coverage in 2023 to focus on other broadcasting commitments, including the PGA Championship and NFL games.