ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter Debuts Golf Sideline Reporting at Travelers Championship

Adam Schefter, ESPN's senior NFL insider known for his prolific reporting on football, will be making his debut as a golf sideline reporter at the 2025 Travelers Championship, streamed on ESPN+. This marks a rare departure from his usual NFL coverage, as he will follow featured groups including reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy during the tournament at TPC River Highlands. Schefter joked about his wardrobe change from suits to a PGA Tour Live shirt, while providing his own pants and shoes, highlighting the novelty of the assignment. ESPN is leveraging Schefter's versatility during the NFL offseason, with this assignment possibly opening doors for more cross-sport coverage in the future, though it is currently a one-time role. His role in golf follows previous speculation about him transitioning to other sports, such as the NBA, but his primary focus remains on football. The move coincides with Brian Rolapp, a longtime NFL executive, being named CEO of the PGA Tour, further intertwining NFL and golf media connections at ESPN.