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By ERIC BLUM<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 20:04 EDT, 3 August 2025 | Updated: 20:04 EDT, 3 August 2025 <\/p>\n

From one golf legend to another – Tiger Woods<\/a> is leading the tributes to retiring broadcaster Ian-Baker Finch, as he is stepping away from the microphone.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This week’s PGA Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina<\/a> served as his final event, with Sunday’s final round bringing his tenure with CBS to a close.<\/p>\n

Baker-Finch, 64, has been a broadcaster for nearly 30 years, beginning his time talking about golf instead of playing it in 1998.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Congrats Finchy for 30 incredible years behind the microphone. You brought insight into things that the viewing audience could understand and relate to. From all of us – thanks for the memories,’ Woods said on social media.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Woods was not the only golf legend to pay tribute to the Australian, with Jack Nicklaus also doing so.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Ian has been great for the game of golf,’ Nicklaus said. ‘He was a good player with a wonderful personality, and he has been a great addition to the CBS golf broadcasts. We wish him well and congratulations.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Living legend Tiger Woods is leading the tributes to retiring broadcaster Ian-Baker Finch<\/p>\n

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Baker-Finch (right) has been a golf broadcaster for nearly 30 years after his playing career<\/p>\n

The climax of Baker-Finch’s playing career was winning the 1991 British Open, when he took home the claret jug at Royal Birkdale.\u00a0<\/p>\n

His other PGA Tour win came in 1989 at the Southwestern Bell Colonial, which is now played under the Charles Schwab Challenge moniker.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The end of Baker-Finch’s career was notoriously bad, missing the cut or withdrawing from 29 PGA events in 1995 and 1996 alone.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Baker-Finch endeared himself to golf fans after the collapse of his on-course form, staying with the game through many iconic moments in the 21st century.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One of golf’s stars from that time period alongside Woods, Jason Day, also paid tribute to Baker-Finch on his way out of the booth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘You have always been a bright spot in our game,’ Day said. ‘A champion both on and off the golf course. I always looked up to you and knew what you stood for — excellence and more important decency.’<\/p>\n

‘I’ve always considered you my friend and just a great human being. Congrats on a great career. Thanks for your friendship, Finchy.’<\/p>\n

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