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Open season: IBF presses flesh with Aussie golf on menu

Ian Baker-Finch, a British Open champion at Royal Birkdale 35 years ago, has met with Scottie Scheffler to discuss his desire to play in Australia.

AAP · Jul 15

Who Are The Previous Open Winners At Royal Birkdale? It's A List Packed With Golfing Greats

The list of previous Open champions at Royal Birkdale is jam packed of golfing greats, showing that the Southport links sees the cream really rise to the top

Golf Monthly · Jul 13

The yips: when ‘choking’ in sport can go next level

Legendary 18-time major winner Jack Nicklaus once stated golf was “90% mental and 10% physical”.

The Conversation · May 14

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Rory effect as golf superstars chase summer down under

Fans can expect some of golf's biggest stars to grace Australian fairways this summer as officials enjoy the flow-on from the huge success of Rory McIlroy.

AAP · Apr 16

'You don't lose your talent': great's tip for Cam Smith

Fellow former British Open champion Ian Baker-Finch has some sage advice for embattled Australian golf ace Cameron Smith after missing the Masters cut.

AAP · Apr 11

'Let's get Bryson': DeChambeau in Australian Open tease

PGA Tour of Australia chairman Ian Baker-Finch has revealed officials are working feverishly to lure American superstar Bryson DeChambeau down under in 2026.

AAP · Apr 10

'Be patient': Baker-Finch's tip for beastly Augusta

Golf great Ian Baker-Finch says it's imperative to get off to a fast start at the Masters as four Australians bid to break the nation's 13-year title drought.

AAP · Apr 8

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Golf Monthly · Feb 19

CBS Sports Is Ready to Debut a New Star on Its Golf Broadcast Team

Johnson Wagner, a three-time PGA Tour winner and popular analyst at Golf Channel, will begin his new job as an on-course reporter with CBS this weekend at the Farmers Insurance Open.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

'They Have The Opportunity To Create A True World Tour' - Ian Baker-Finch On DP World Tour, LIV Golf Team Format And PGA Tour Signature Events

Former Open Champion Ian Baker-Finch believes the DP World Tour has an 'opportunity' to create a true world tour amid competition from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Golf Monthly · Jan 12

'Too Little, Too Late' - Ian Baker-Finch Questions Golf Ball Rollback

The former Open Champion fears golf's ball rollback is too little and too late as courses continue to lengthen and rounds take longer

Golf Monthly · Jan 9

Colt Knost Replaces Ian Baker-Finch In CBS Sports' Golf Broadcast 'Super Tower'

The former PGA Tour pro has been promoted from on-course reporter to analyst in CBS Sports' golf broadcast team from the start of the 2026 season

Golf Monthly · Dec 3, 2025

Tiger Woods Leads Golf World In Reacting To Final Ian Baker-Finch Broadcast

The 15-time Major winner has led the praise for the popular broadcaster on his final day with CBS Sports

Golf Monthly · Aug 3, 2025

Ian Baker-Finch will retire from golf coverage on CBS

Ian Baker-Finch is calling it a career as part of the CBS Sports golf team

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2025

CBS Sports Golf Analyst Ian Baker-Finch to Retire from Broadcasting

The 1991 British Open champion has been with CBS Sports for the last 19 years after starting with ESPN and ABC Sports in 1998.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

'It just feels different here': what makes the Masters

The quirks of Augusta National Golf Club - the home of the Masters - are a familiar, much-loved staple of the golfing calendar that transcends generations.

AAP · Apr 5, 2025

Gone with the wind? Gusts hamper Smith's Masters prep

Ian Baker-Finch is concerned the tough conditions at Florida's LIV Golf Miami event will jeopardise Australian Cameron Smith's Masters preparations.

Golf Monthly · Feb 8, 2025

Historic Golf Open Set For Huge Format Change Following Criticism

The tournament, which featured men's and women's events taking place on the same courses concurrently, will have a more conventional format from now on

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Golf Monthly · Nov 26, 2024

Major Winner Claims Australian Open ‘Diminished’ By Mixed Format

Chairman of the PGA of Australia Ian Baker-Finch, who won The Open in 1991, has concerns over the event’s current format, which sees men and women compete at the same time

AAP · Apr 11, 2024

Calls grow for major boost to Australian Open golf

Former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes the winner of the Australian Open should be awarded entry to all four golf majors annually.

AAP · Apr 10, 2024

Australian Open lauded as Masters chairman bends rule

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley says Chilean LIV golf star Joaquin Niemann fully deserves a place in the Masters field after winning the Australian Open.

AAP · Apr 10, 2024

Baker-Finch backs ailing Aussies to fire up at Augusta

Former British Open champ Ian Baker-Finch is backing Australia's six-strong Masters contingent to overcome injury and illness to challenge at Augusta National.

Golf Monthly · Jan 29, 2024

Ian Baker-Finch Facts: 20 Things You Didn’t Know About The CBS Sports Analyst

After a successful professional career, the Australian has carved out a TV career – here are some things you may not know about him

Golf Monthly · Jan 29, 2024

Who Are The CBS Sports Broadcast Team?

A look at the experts who provide the coverage and analysis of CBS Sports’ golf broadcasts

ABC News · Nov 19, 2022

Ian Baker-Finch backs Rory McIlroy's claim Greg Norman needs to leave LIV Golf for the game to find peace

Australian golf great Ian Baker-Finch says he can "understand where Rory McIlroy is coming from" in a growing war of words between the world number one and LIV Golf chief Greg Norman.

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