Few sports have inspired as much passion, eloquent prose, and tireless devotion as golf. American Program Bureau's golf speakers include a roster of former top professionals and celebrity amateurs who are enthusiastic about sharing their love for this storied game.
Tom Kite
Born in Texas, Kite has been one of America's top golfers for nearly 25 years. His consistency as both an individual and a team player has earned him the respect of golf fans across the world, and the title of captain of the 1997 American Ryder Cup team.
Bonnie Blair
Success under pressure is the measure of a true champion. There are numerous winners in the world of sports but the celebrated athletes are the few who meet the challenge of pressure time after time. Blair is undoubtedly celebrated as the speed skater who produces her best performances when it counts the most.
Rocky Bleier
Rocky Bleier overcame severe combat wounds to become a crucial player on the championship teams of the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a motivational speaker, he is just as crucial to the success of your team.
Mike Ditka
As head coach, Iron Mike led the Chicago Bears to a Superbowl Victory in 1986. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a tight end for the Bears, Cowboys and Eagles and received All America honors at the University of Pittsburgh.
Herman Boone
When he became head football coach at T.C. Williams High School, Boone faced the daunting challenge of uniting a racially divided team, and through his hard work and dedication, he led the Titans to a championship title. Portrayed by Denzel Washington in the highly acclaimed film, Remember the Titans, Boone delivers ...
Greg Gumbel
A veteran of sports television for more than 25 years, Gumbel covers America's favorite games. In his motivational presentation, he offers humorous glimpses into the behind-the-scenes world of professional sports.
Jim Palmer
Three time winner of the Cy Young Award, Palmer pitched his way into the Hall of Fame after 21 years with the Baltimore Orioles. He speaks on striving always for the best in every aspect of your life.
Cam Neely
Cam Neely played thirteen years in the NHL, the final ten with the Boston Bruins. His career came to an end in August of 1996 when he was diagnosed with a career-ending hip injury. Most of his efforts are now dedicated toward the Neely Foundation, where he serves as President. The Neely House is a home away from home ...
Mike Eruzione
Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the US Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world. That victory against the Soviets advanced the US Hockey Team to the Gold ...
Joe Torre
The experience of leading the Yankees to three World Series titles makes Torre an expert on what it takes to win and the importance of teamwork. His tenacity and dedication has made him the only person ever to be named both the MVP and Manager of the Year.
Boomer Esiason
Esiason, who quarterbacked the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets and the Arizona Cardinals during a 14-year NFL career, joined CBS Sports in February 2002 as a studio analyst for the CBS Television Network's NFL pre-game show The NFL Today. In addition to commentating, he also founded the Boomer Esiason Foundation, ...
Rick Reilly
Rick Reilly is in his 20th year as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He has been voted National Sportswriter of the Year ten times, most recently in 2005. He is the author of the weekly "Life of Reilly" column, which runs on the last page of Sports Illustrated. It is the first signed weekly opinion ...
Gary McCord
"Life is full of ups and downs, good and bad, but it wouldn't be fun any other way." Living his life by this optimistic philosophy, Gary McCord persisted through years of mediocrity before finding great success in many aspects of the world of golf. An outstanding player, announcer, instructor, author, speaker, and even ...
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Juan Chi-Chi Rodriguez is one of the great showmen in sports history. In a career which spans four decades, Rodriguez won 22 Senior PGA Tour victories and eight regular PGA Tours. He is also the founder of the "Chi-Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation" in Clearwater, Florida, which is a home to troubled and abused youngsters.
Jim Morris
Fully submerging himself within each character he impersonates, Morris uses pointed satire to depict today's most prominent personalities in politics and popular culture. Creating a one-man press conference, the "living cartoon" has become a favored guest on The Tonight Show, Larry King Live and Crossfire.
Ken Venturi
Venturi, the 2000 President's Cup Captain, was forced to retire from the PGA Tour at the age of 33 due to severe carpal tunnel syndrome. He found a new career as a golf analyst for CBS Sports. Ken has been singled out by Golf Digest as the Nation's top golf commentator. Ken has written instructional articles and books.
David Feherty
Feherty enjoyed a very successful career as a professional golfer, with 10 victories worldwide and over $3 million in prize money. In 1997, he retired to take a position as a golf commentator for CBS Sports. Feherty's success extends beyond broadcasting. He is an accomplished author, currently writing a monthly ...
Bryant Gumbel
With television credits spanning news, sports and entertainment from early morning to prime-time, Gumbel has been a favorite guest in America's living rooms for over 20 years.
Jimmy Tingle
Funnyman Tingle gives his opinions on anything and everything. Appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with Conan O'Brien and an HBO One Night Stand comedy special.
George H. Ross
Ross is literally Donald Trump's right hand man in the dreaded boardroom on The Apprentice. He was hand-picked by Trump from the ranks of his top executives to act as his eyes and ears on the NBC's runaway hit show. Currently, Ross serves as business and legal advisor to Trump. He is responsible for the ...
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