Jerry Foltz

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Jerry Foltz
Personal information
Born (1962-08-14) August 14, 1962 (age 63)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg; 14 st)
Sporting nationalityFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Residence Orlando, Florida
Career
College University of Arizona
Turned professional1986
Former tour(s) Nationwide Tour
Professional wins2
Number of wins by tour
Korn Ferry Tour1
Other1
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open CUT: 1991
The Open Championship DNP

Jerry Foltz (born August 14, 1962) is an American former professional golfer and current commentator for the LIV Golf Invitational Series. He was formerly a long-time commentator for the Golf Channel. [1]

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Early life and amateur career

In 1962, 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

In 1990, Foltz turned professional. 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. He had one victory on the Nike Tour in 1995. He has seven career holes-in-one.

Broadcasting career

His broadcasting career began as he was still committed to his playing career. Foltz worked as a broadcaster for the Golf Channel for a number of years.

In June 2022, it was confirmed that Foltz had left the Golf Channel to join the commentary team at the LIV Golf Invitational Series. [2]

Personal life

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

Professional wins (2)

Nike Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runners-up
1May 7, 1995 Nike South Carolina Classic −9 (71-70-71-67=279)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Morris Hatalsky, Flag of the United States.svg Tim Simpson,
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Wrenn

Other wins (1)

Results in major championships

Tournament1991
U.S. Open CUT
  Did not play

CUT = missed the halfway cut
Note: Foltz only played in the U.S. Open.

References

  1. ↑ Golf Channel - Jerry Foltz
  2. ↑ Kimber, Jeff (June 6, 2022). "LIV Golf Announces Broadcast Team Ahead Of Invitational Series Opener". MSN. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
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