Jerry Foltz

Jerry Foltz
Personal information
Born	August 14, 1962 (1962-08-14) (age 49) Las Vegas, Nevada
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st)
Nationality	United States
Residence	Orlando, Florida
Career
College	University of Arizona
Turned professional	1986
Former tour(s)	Nationwide Tour
Professional wins	2
Number of wins by tour
Nationwide Tour	1
Other	1
Best results in Major Championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
U.S. Open	CUT: 1991
The Open Championship	DNP
PGA Championship	DNP

Jerry Foltz (born August 14, 1962) is an American professional golfer and commentator for the Golf Channel.^[1]

Amateur career

Foltz was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played his college golf for the University of Arizona and was an All PAC-10 selection in 1984. In 1989, he won the Arizona Amateur.

Professional career

Foltz turned professional in 1990. He claimed one victory on the Nationwide Tour (previously known as the Nike and Buy.com Tours). He has seven career hole-in-ones.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 then 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's, including:

• On-course reporter for Nationwide 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 10.

Quotes

• "Golf is an art, not a science."
• "Don't drink and drive, use a 3 wood."

Personal life

Foltz and his wife Jane have one son Jackson. They reside in Orlando, Florida.

Professional wins

Nationwide Tour wins

• 1995 NIKE South Carolina Classic

Other wins

• 1994 Newport Classic

References

1. ^ Golf Channel - Jerry Foltz

External links

• Jerry Foltz at the PGA Tour official site

Persondata
Name	Foltz, Jerry
Alternative names
Short description	Professional golfer
Date of birth	August 14, 1962
Place of birth	Las Vegas, Nevada
Date of death
Place of death