Gary McCord

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Professional Golfer, CBS Golf Commentator, Author

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Gary McCord Biography

"Life is full of ups and downs, good and bad, but it wouldn’t be fun any other way.” Living his life by this optimistic philosophy, Gary McCord persisted through years of mediocrity before finding great success in many aspects of the world of golf. An outstanding player, announcer, instructor, author, speaker, and even actor, Gary McCord has become a golf celebrity.

Gary McCord is well known for enduring 23 years and 422 tournaments on the PGA Tour without nabbing a single victory. A man of good humor, he boasted a "NO WINS" license plate for years to poke fun at his own less-than-glamorous career as a professional golfer. Despite his challenges on the PGA Tour, he proved his prowess by winning both the Toshiba Senior Classic and the Ingersoll-Rand Senior Tour Championship on the PGA Tour Champions in 1999, demonstrating his exceptional skills as a golfer.

"Trapped in the headlights of bankruptcy," as he liked to describe it, McCord pursued other avenues of golf and found himself launched into the world of broadcasting. He scored big when a CBS executive tossed him a headset and asked him to do commentary – giving him only 15 minutes to prepare. A friend of failure, McCord jumped in with no fear and impressed CBS with his performance. Fans and critics alike praise him for his knowledgeable perspective, refreshing humor, and sometimes irreverent wit towards a game that is known for taking itself too seriously. Continuing his broadcast career, McCord has been a color commentator for CBS for over 27 years and remains active in broadcasting, and engaging in various creative projects.

McCord has also established himself as a talented author. The fourth edition of his best-selling instructional manual "Golf for Dummies" was released in January 2011. McCord also worked with Wiley to convert the manual into an instructional DVD in 2004 and a popular app for smartphones in 2011. And McCord delighted fans with his autobiographical collection, "Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists."

Non-golfers might recognize McCord for his appearance in the Kevin Costner movie, "Tin Cup," in which McCord played himself and served as a technical director. In preparation for the film, McCord gave Costner golf lessons along with Peter Kostis, a friend, fellow CBS announcer, and co-founder of the Kostis-McCord Learning Center.

In addition to his ongoing commitments, McCord is involved in creative projects including writing and producing a film about the golfer/gambler "Titanic" Thompson and working on a television sitcom pilot. He plans to maintain his busy schedule by working on various creative projects and enjoying the "ups and downs" of his very busy, very fun life.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/08/2024.

Gary McCord Speaking Topics

  • Golf for Dummies

  • Life's Ups and Downs, Goods & Bads: It Wouldn't be Fun Any Other Way

  • Golf, Humor, Motivation

Gary McCord Videos

  • Feherty Up Close from a Distance with Gary McCord | Golf Channel ...
    On this edition of #FUCD, Feherty welcomes his great old friend, Gary McCord, who is sheltering in place in Phoenix. #GolfChannel ...
  • Subpar's Emergency 9 ft. Gary McCord - YouTube
    In the weekly Emergency 9 segment, Subpar hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz ask Paul Casey 9 burning questions that go beyond the game of ...
  • Gary McCord on life after CBS and what makes a successful broadcast
    After 33 years on air for CBS, Gary McCord finds himself as a spectator and watches golf with a different eye than when he was in front of the ...

Gary McCord Books

  • Golf For Dummies
    Golf For Dummies
  • Golf Essentials For Dummies: A Reference For The Rest Of Us
    Golf Essentials For Dummies: A Reference For The Rest Of Us
  • Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists
    Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists
  • Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists: On & Off the Tour With Gary McCord
    Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists: On & Off the Tour With Gary McCord

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Gary McCord is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Golf for Dummies, Life's Ups and Downs, Goods & Bads: It Wouldn't be Fun Any Other Way and Golf, Humor, Motivation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gary McCord for your event is available upon request. Gary McCord generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bob Rotella, David Feherty, Rudy Ruettiger, Joe Theismann and Coach Ken Carter. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary McCord for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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