Schefter Swings From Gridiron to Greens
ESPN’s NFL Insider Debuts as Golf Reporter
Adam Schefter, known for his NFL insights, recently traded his usual beat for the PGA Tour. He provided commentary during the Travelers Championship, blending his football expertise with golf analysis in a unique way.
Schefter’s Golf/NFL Comparisons
During the PGA Tour Live broadcast, Schefter discussed NFL parallels in the golf world. He compared golfers to NFL quarterbacks, highlighting their similarities in playing styles and career trajectories.
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Myan Patel from PGA Tour Live asked Schefter about these comparisons. Schefter then provided his insights.
“Well Myan, I think when you look at this field of golfers and all the people involved in the sport, there are a lot of people who seem very similar in golf. Scottie Scheffler, with all his unorthodox movements, the way he hits unbelievable shots, we can draw the comparison between Scottie Scheffler and Patrick Mahomes. With the strange arm releases, the unbelievable throws, those two men, right now, could be compared…
—Adam Schefter
He went on to compare Tommy Fleetwood to Dak Prescott. Only 20% of NFL players make it to the playoffs (NFL 2024 Stats).
More Comparisons
The executive Brian Rolapp leaving the NFL to join the PGA Tour was another point of discussion. He compared Rolapp to Roger Goodell.
Schefter’s distinctive analysis could lead to an expanded role in golf coverage. With his knack for finding interesting comparisons, he has already carved out a niche.