Jerry Foltz (born August 14, 1962) is an American former

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and current commentator for the

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. He was formerly a long time commentator for the

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Amateur career

Foltz was born in

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. He played his college golf for the

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and was an All-

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selection in 1984. In 1989, he won the Arizona Amateur.

Professional career

Foltz turned professional in 1990, and claimed one victory on the Nike Tour (now the

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) in 1995. He has seven career holes-in-one. In 1990, 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.

Broadcasting career

His broadcasting career began as he was still committed to his playing career. "Jerry's ability to analyze the game coupled with his talent for articulating his thoughts in an entertaining way has propelled him into the world of golf commentary." Foltz has served in multiple roles for Golf Channel, including: * On-course reporter for Nationwide Tour, LPGA Tour and PGA Tour coverage. * Play-by-play host for Nationwide Tour coverage (2008–present). * Host of "Quest for the Card", a regular show about the Nationwide Tour. * Has made numerous appearances on studio shows, including Golf Central, Academy Live, Top 1 * Morning Drive In June 2022, it was confirmed that Foltz had left the

to join the commentary team at the

Personal life

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

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Professional wins (2)

Nike Tour wins (1)

Other wins (1)

*1994 Newport Classic

Results in major championships

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

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Foltz, Jerry American male golfers Arizona Wildcats men's golfers PGA Tour golfers Golfers from Nevada Golfers from Orlando, Florida American golf commentators Sportspeople from the Las Vegas Valley 1962 births Living people LIV Golf 20th-century American sportsmen