“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Erik Kuselias and the network’s production team in creating a morning show that will both inform and entertain Golf Channel fans.” “I’ve always been impressed with Golf Channel’s high-caliber broadcasts and talented reporters and commentators,” said Williams. Said Kuselias, “It’s exciting to be part of this new Golf Channel venture and I look forward to working with Gary and the production team to bring a dynamic morning program to viewers.” “Both are incredible personalities and have a vast knowledge of golf and beyond, which should create for extremely interesting content on Morning Drive.” “Erik and Gary are welcome additions to the Golf Channel, and bring a wealth of diverse experience in broadcast journalism,” said Tom Stathakes, Golf Channel senior vice president of programming, production and operations. His other on-air credits include play-by-play for ESPN and also the Carolina Panthers television network. Previously, Williams hosted the top-rated morning-drive sports-formatted radio program in Charlotte, N.C., for nine years. He also served as a lead host on the PGA TOUR Network on Sirius/XM. Williams comes from Sirius Satellite Radio , where he co-hosted the early morning show on Sirius’ Mad Dog Radio. Previously, Kuselias hosted the nationally syndicated SportsBash weekday afternoons on ESPN Radio, and in 2007, he was the anchor for NASCAR NOW, when it was nominated for an Emmy for 'Best Studio Show.' Most recently, while at ESPN, Kuselias created and hosted the Emmy Award-winning Fantasy Football NOW, was the primary host of College Football Live and The Erik Kuselias Show on ESPN Radio, and has been a fixture on Mike and Mike in the Morning. Kuselias comes to Golf Channel from ESPN, where he has been a host and analyst since 2003. In addition, some of the biggest names in golf, as well as personalities and celebrities from all walks of life, will regularly join the show as studio guests. Although golf content will lead the way, the weekday show also will feature news and commentary about stories making headlines around the world, finance, pop culture – even weather. ET, Morning Drive will originate from a dedicated studio at Golf Channel’s Orlando, Fla., headquarters. 10, 2010)-Golf Channel announced today that veteran sports broadcasters Erik Kuselias and Gary Williams will co-host the network’s first live, morning show, Morning Drive. NBC golf broadcast stalwarts, Johnny Miller, Dan Hicks, Roger Maltbie, and Gary Koch blend in nicely with the Golf Channel’s on air personalities, Nick Faldo, Terry Gannon, Kelly Tilghman, and Rich Lerner.ĬBS can't be too thrilled that their lead broadcast analyst, Nick Faldo, also appears on occasional NBC golf broadcasts though.ORLANDO, Fla. The combination brings together a myriad of golf broadcasting talent and has seemed to work well. NBC has combined its golf broadcasting efforts through the Golf Channel.
In January 2011, Comcast-the parent company of Golf Channel-acquired a majority interest in NBC Universa,l the parent of the NBC Network.
Jason Sobel, Jerry Foltz, Paul Goydos and even swing coach extraordinaire, Butch Harmon, took a turn in the co-host seat. Golf Channel has been using substitute co-hosts for Kuselias over the last week. Kuselias brought an edgy, slightly over-the-top personality to the show, which made a counter point to Gary Williams' more laid back, easy-going style. The show features interviews with players, top golf writers, and other golf industry personalities reporting on the leading topics from around the golfing universe.
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