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David Feherty      

Professional Golfer, Emmy-Nominated Broadcaster, Golf Hall of Famer

A native of Northern Ireland, David Feherty joined the professional golf ranks and won 10 worldwide events throughout his career, including the Scottish Open and the Italian Open. He captained the winning Alfred Dunhill Cup team, played for Europe in the Ryder Cup, and notched top-10 finishes at a PGA Championship and an Open Championship. Feherty then transitioned to broadcasting and began his career as an analyst and on-course reporter. Throughout his 25 years in broadcasting, he has covered hundreds of marquee events, major championships, and international competitions for some of the sport’s leading networks.

He premiered the highly popular talk program "Feherty" which has been on the air for ten seasons and earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Sports Personality. Throughout the show’s run, he hosted and interviewed nearly 150 different guests, including four U.S. Presidents, Hollywood celebrities, and global sports legends. Adding to his accolades, Feherty has authored six books, several of which have made The New York Times bestsellers list, including "An Idiot for all Seasons" and "The Power of Positive Idiocy." His literary contributions extend his influence beyond broadcasting.

Most recently, Feherty joined the LIV Golf broadcast team to serve as an on-air commentator and co-executive producer of LIV Golf Event Coverage. In this role, he made his debut at the LIV Golf Invitational Bedminster and also served as a host and producer for an original new series in collaboration with LIV Golf. Additionally, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2022, recognizing his substantial contributions to the sport both on and off the course. David continues to be one of the most influential and recognized voices in golf, known for his keen insight and humor that resonates with audiences worldwide. His work with the Troops First Foundation, staging events for wounded U.S. troops involving golf, hunting, bicycling, and skiing, underscores his commitment to giving back to the community.

Speech Topics


Lesson's from Golf's Ultimate Wise Guy

The Class Clown of Commentary

Remember, Golf Is Fun

Golf, Sports, Humor

News


David Feherty leaves NBC to become analyst for LIV Golf
Golf analyst David Feherty and NBC have parted ways, and he is expected to join the LIV Golf tour’s broadcasts.
Comedy is David Feherty's 'self-defense'
Nothing is out of bounds for the painfully transparent David Feherty, who calls his comedy show “a self-defense.''
David Feherty: Golf analyst has emotional interview about son's death
David Feherty, the wisecracking golf analyst on NBC, showed a different side as he talked to HBO's Bryant Gumbel about the death of his son.
Golf Channel host David Feherty announces his son has died at 29 ...
Former professional golfer and television host David Feherty announced on Tuesday his son died from a drug overdose on his 29th birthday.

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