Lanny Wadkins is a name you couldn't help but hear if you follow golf. The popular analyst and former golfer left a big mark in this sport, but after dilemmas regarding the future, Lanny realized that it was time to withdraw from the role of the lead analyst on the Golf Channel.
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The 75-year-old has achieved 21 victories on the PGA Tour, and he attracted attention with his charisma, energy and great moves.
In his statement, Wadkins emphasized his pride that he had the opportunity to work with famous people from the world of this sport, delighted by the incredible experience.
Lanny Wadkins: We've had great people that I've worked with
He placed a special emphasis on his colleagues, who were the main motivation for him to work, while also enjoying this job. Lanny has made many friendships throughout his career, but it seems that the latest experience has been particularly positive for him.
"I will miss the people," said Wadkins, as quoted by Golf Magic.
"We've had great people that I've worked with, you know starting at Golf Channel hanging out with Cooky [John Cook] and [Bob] Papa, and even [John] Mahaffey from the years gone by and the different producers I've had, the ladies in the trucks, I mean just everything.
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It's been an association for a long time. I've been out here doing Champions Tour stuff for almost 13 years now.
The thing that kept me coming back doing it year after year are the people I was dealing with and working with, just really class quality people. We had a lot of fun at dinners as my waistline can attest."
Looking at the reactions of the fans, most of them are delighted with his work and great analyzes on the golf scene. However, the time has come for a new chapter in life, and leaving the chance to the younger ones. Wadkins will certainly continue to follow golf, be passionate about it, and enjoy great tournaments.
