Sobel’s first online column for GolfChannel.com: Sobel online column; Video of Sobel’s debut on Morning Drive: Morning Drive debut
ORLANDO, Fla., (May 2, 2011) – One of golf’s most-read and innovative online journalists, Jason Sobel, today joined Golf Channel and the NBC Sports Group.
A 14-year veteran of ESPN – most recently as golf editor, popular columnist and blogger for ESPN.com – Sobel joins GolfChannel.com as a senior writer and brings a wealth of experience and a writing style with a reputation of bringing golf events to life online. Through the years, he has built a large and loyal following of readers and the respect of his peers, which has garnered him accolades and multiple writing awards. Currently, Sobel has nearly 20,000 followers on the social media website, Twitter.
Sobel’s role at GolfChannel.com will be multi-faceted and aimed to help increase fan interaction through live blogging and chats. He also will post columns, news stories and long-form features while covering select events on the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour and at golf’s major championships. In addition, he will regularly make appearances on Golf Channel’s news and talk shows.
“Jason is a very well known and respected golf journalist who is very in tune with the game,” said Tom Stathakes, Golf Channel senior vice president of programming, production and operations. “His strong opinions and perspective have attracted a loyal following who will continue to enjoy his contributions on GolfChannel.com.
“If you want to cover the sport of golf, this is the place to be,” Sobel said. “I’m very excited about the new challenge and can’t wait to get started.”
Sobel’s introductory column was posted earlier this morning and can be seen at http://www.GolfChannel.com/tour-insider/firing-opening-tee-shot-42723/. He also made his first on-camera appearance on Morning Drive, with hosts Erik Kuselias and Gary Williams. Video of the interview can be seen here: http://www.GolfChannel.com/golf-videos/audio-morning-drive-5211-jason-sobel-analysis-15901/
A native of Islip, N.Y., Sobel played one year of collegiate golf for Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., and wrote for Newsday and The Boston Globe while attending college. He started his career with ESPN in 1997 and won four Sports Emmy Awards as a member of the network’s studio production team. His live coverage of golf’s biggest tournaments have earned him a cult-like following that has spawned the “Live Blog Crew” fan club, complete with a “Live Blog” theme song written and recorded by Kansas City-based folk-rock duo far beyond frail.
Contact:
Dan Higgins
Golf Channel Public Relations
dhiggins@golfchannel.com
407-355-4018
