David Feherty

David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He grew up with aspirations to become and opera singer, until he discovered he had the knack for hitting a gold ball. He jokes about his career change, "I was always interested in music from a very early age. But when I turned pro at age 17, I haven't sung a note since. Now, I only sing to punish my children."

Feherty enjoyed a very successful professional career, with 10 victories worldwide and over $3 million in prize money. He was a regular on the European Tour, with victories including the ICL International, the Italian Open, Scottish Open, South Africa PGA, BMW Open, Cannes Open, and Madrid Open. He captained the winning Irish team in the 1990 Alfred Dunhill Cup. And Feherty played on the European Ryder Cup Team in 1991, an experience that rejuvenated his fervor for golf.

In 1997, Feherty retired from professional golf when offered a position as a golf commentator for CBS Sports. "I always enjoyed talking more than playing, and now CBS is paying me for what I like to do most." Feherty's knowledge of the game and Tour experience give him instant credibility, and his quick wit and colorful personality add a new dimension to golf telecasts. His light-hearted approach to broadcasting is appreciated by golf fans and critics; he has been called "The Class Clown of Commentary" and "Golf's Ultimate Wise Guy." Recently readers of GOLF Magazine chose Feherty as their favorite golf announcer, according to a September 2002 golf survey.

Feherty's success extends beyond broadcasting. He is an accomplished author, currently writing a monthly Sidespin column for GOLF Magazine and a popular bi-weekly column for Golfonline.com. Last year he published a fictional book, A Nasty Bit of Rough, which became a bestseller. Feherty's second book, Somewhere in Ireland, A Village is Missing an Idiot, was released in April by Rugged Land. The hardcover book features a collection of David's best GOLF Magazine pieces. Feherty also makes appearances at various clinics and outings throughout the year. In all of his work, Feherty's goal is to encourage people to remember that golf is fun. "I want to entertain people. If I can't make them laugh, I want to make them smile."