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Nationality
  
United States

Masters Tournament
  
DNP

Height
  
1.85 m

Professional wins
  
2

Other
  
1

Role
  
Golfer

Former tours
  
Web.com Tour

Turned professional
  
1986

Name
  
Jerry Foltz

Education
  
University of Arizona

College
  
University of Arizona

U.S. Open
  
CUT: 1991

Weight
  
91 kg


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Born
  
August 14, 1962 (age 61) Las Vegas, Nevada (
1962-08-14
)

Residence
  
Orlando, Florida, United States

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Jerry Foltz (born August 14, 1962) is an American professional golfer and commentator for the Golf Channel.

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Amateur career

Foltz was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played his college golf for the University of Arizona and was an All-Pac-10 selection in 1984. In 1989, he won the Arizona Amateur.

Professional career

Foltz turned professional in 1990, and claimed one victory on the Nike Tour (now the Web.com Tour) in 1995. He has seven career holes-in-one. In 1990, three days after turning professional, Foltz sustained a serious back injury in an auto accident involving a drunk driver. Foltz was determined to overcome the injury and went on to success on the Nike Tour.

Broadcasting career

His broadcasting career began as he was still committed to his playing career.

"Jerry's ability to analyze the game coupled with his talent for articulating his thoughts in an entertaining way has propelled him into the world of golf commentary."

Foltz has served in multiple roles for Golf Channel, including:

  • On-course reporter for Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and PGA Tour coverage.
  • Play-by-play host for Nationwide Tour coverage (2008–present).
  • Host of "Quest for the Card", a regular show about the Nationwide Tour.
  • Has made numerous appearances on studio shows, including Golf Central, Academy Live, Top 1
  • Morning Drive
  • Quotes

  • "Golf is an art, not a science."
  • "Don't drink and drive, use a 3 wood."
  • Personal life

    Foltz and his wife Jane have one son, Jackson; they reside in Orlando, Florida.

    Nationwide Tour wins

  • 1995 Nike South Carolina Classic
  • Other wins

  • 1994 Newport Classic
  • References

    Jerry Foltz Wikipedia