With only a few months remaining until Olympic golf tees off in Paris, NBC has officially revealed the team that will bring the women’s golf action to audiences around the world. Karen Stupples, Morgan Pressel, and Tom Abbott are slated to serve as broadcasters for NBC Sports in August, marking an exciting new chapter for these seasoned professionals.
Both Stupples and Abbott bring prior experience covering Olympic golf, having worked at the 2016 Games in Rio and the postponed 2020 Games in Tokyo. Meanwhile, this will be Pressel’s inaugural foray into the Olympic broadcasting arena. The combined expertise and passion of the trio promise to deliver an engaging and insightful broadcast for golf enthusiasts worldwide.
“We are delighted to be a part of this global celebration of sports, and it is an honour to be involved in bringing the excitement of golf at the Olympics to audiences worldwide,” remarked Abbott, underscoring the significance of golf’s inclusion in the prestigious event.
The selection of Stupples and Abbott, who have previously covered events at Le Golf National, the venue for this year’s Olympics, comes as no surprise. Their extensive experience and familiarity with the tournament setting make them an excellent choice for the role. Their anticipation is palpable, with the prospect of witnessing renowned French golfer Celine Boutier compete for a medal at her home turf adding an extra layer of excitement to the broadcast.
Pressel, on the other hand, never envisioned herself as an Olympian in her youth, as golf was not introduced as an Olympic sport until 2016. However, her enthusiasm for the Games has always been unwavering, with the event being a highlight in her calendar every four years. Her journey from winning the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2007 to joining Golf Channel’s on-air talent team and now being selected as an Olympic broadcaster reflects her remarkable career trajectory in the world of golf.
The women’s golf competition will see a total of 60 players vying for victory, with the final roster set to be announced on June 24, following the conclusion of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The tournament, which will unfold over four rounds from August 7-10, is preceded by the men’s competition, adding an extra layer of anticipation for golf fans.
The trio’s expertise, passion, and commitment to delivering top-notch coverage are set to make the women’s golf broadcast at the 2024 Paris Olympics an event to remember. As the countdown to the Games continues, golf enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting and engaging viewing experience, thanks to the dynamic trio spearheading the Olympic coverage.